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I it werent or that brick house on the side o the road,Christopher Tomas would be surng in Costa Ricaright now.

Nestled in the woods along bustling Folly Road,the unassuming Brick House Kitchen quietly beckonspasserby to explore their senses. Simple, down-homecooking compliments the establishments serene setting.Te roughly three-and-a-hal acres o trees and openarea surrounding the locale, as well as its amily-styleMediterranean-oriented cuisine, mimic a rustic island

liestyle.Owners Crystal and Christopher Tomas eagerly

welcome all walks o lie into their establishment andare striving to gain a solid reputation among locals.

Ater opening the doors o the Brick House Kitchen onMarch 18, 2010, this unique dining locale has quicklytranscended standard restaurant conventions by oferingepic estivals such as October 2010s Skinul Halloweenparty, and other enjoyable events on the propertys shade-cloaked premises.

Were open to everyone and weve been relying on word-o-mouth, says Christopher. We want this to bea place where locals come to enjoy good ood, riends,amily and music.

Aside rom the cozy indoor and outdoor diningsections, the Brick Houses intimate eel is apparent in

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On May 10, City Council approved a rst readingo the water and sewer budgets or the 2010-2011 scal year, less than two months beore

the July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, time period ends.

Te Citys approval o a budget just weeks beorealling out o compliance with the State Budget andControl Board brings to light what will likely be arequent topic o discussion among Council this summer:

water and sewer rates. Te City currently awaits ndingsrom the Black and Veatch consultants review o a rate-study they conducted or James Island. Te inormationgleaned rom that, along with last years Folly Beach ratestudy by BP Barber, will produce a recommended rateincrease or the 2011-2012 budget.

With charges poised to increase or most Follyresidents, calls or more oversight o the City-ownedutilities have increased in turn. Chie among theseconcerns is the Payment in Lieu o axes (PILO)surcharge the City accrues through the utilities. TePILO ees collect 10 percent o the sewer utilitys gross

sales, and 15 percent o the water utilitys gross sales.Tis und is capped at $120,000 annually rom the waterutility, and $60,000 annually rom sewer.

City Administrator oni Connor-Rooks explains thatthe water PILO ees are used entirely to pay of thedebt accrued or building the current City Hall building,

which was built in 1997 at a cost o $1.3 million. TePILO program was born in December 1996, in directresponse to the need to provide a consistent paymentsource or the Citys $987,000 loan taken out to undthe project, and as an alternative to raising propertytaxes to do so. Only one payment remains on that debt,and uture ees will go toward the new public saety andre department building, which will take an estimated15 years to pay back. Sewer PILO ees are used to payof the purchase o the Folly River Park.

Te ordinances (numbers 17-11 and 18-11) regarding

the 2010-2011 budgets provided urther insight into thebreakdown o water and sewer bills. O roughly $665,500

Utilities continued on page 5 Brick House continued on page 6

Sludge and S lushMaking sense of the Citys

water and sewer utilities

By Stratton Lawrence

Fr o m H a u n t t o H a ut ethe BriCk house kitChen gains footing on folly road

By JacoB FLannick

Crystal and Christopher Thomas take an unconventional, family approach to running their restaurant and music venue.


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New Dog Possibilities A Pet Owners Club?Council began their 6 p.m. WorkSession dealing with the amended DogOrdinance or the City o Folly Beach.

Council member Paul Hume proposedthat a community dog club, FIDO (FollyIsland Dog Owners), be held responsibleor the registration o dogs and members.Te amended ordinance would allowdogs on the beach without leashes romthe hours o 7 to 10 a.m., rom October 1to May 1. FIDO would be sanctioned toregulate its members.

Council member DJ Rich said thata bunch o groups on Folly tend to becliquish, and that some members maybe excluded rom the club or personalreasons. Hume encouraged Councilto give the club a chance to manageitsel, minimizing the City's ocialinvolvement.

Mayor Goodwin stated that at theCoast Guard base, dogs are not allowednear the high tide line because migratorybirds are eeding there. He urther addedthat, through this amended ordinance,that the City is basically sanctioning adog club.

Council member Charlie McCartyelaborated that Council needs to haveregulations in place or this club, and thatthey really need to be reviewed throughthe Citys Attorney. He urther addedthat when people sue, they look intodeeper pockets. In any case, the Citywould be responsible.

Hume inquired i a riend who did notlive on Folly would be al lowed to joinFIDO. Council members elt that the

club would not exclude members basedon residency.

Rich continued that Council needs toknow that FIDO is being responsiblebeore they vote on this issue. Hebelieves that this is a great idea, and thateverything seems plausible, but that heneeds to know more in regards to thisclub. Council member Hume then askedRich to vote on this issue tonight, andthat Council will look into the issueurther.

At 7 pm, Council began their regularmeeting. Council members Beck and Elliswere not present due to personal illness.

Staying Safe Tis Summer NationalSafe Boating WeekDr. Philip Cool, a Coast Guard votinginstructor, pastor, and nautical pilot,emphasized the promotion o wearingliejackets. Tere were 27 drowningsin South Carolina last year. He urtherlisted the importance o vessel saetychecks, oat plans, and boater saetycourses.Council passed a resolution establishingMay 21 - May 27 as National SaeBoating Week. Tis is in conjunctionwith the year-round boating saety eort.PERSONAL APPEARANCESWolfes on the Beachwas presentbeore Council in regards to a sign

request. Carl Wol requested permissionto display a plywood double-sidedA-rame which would stand 48 x 24,and include some o his concessions menuat the parking lot on the corner o EastArctic and East Ashley Avenues. Councilapproved the motion.

Wayne Turnero Camp Good imesand Man in the Sand Hal Rubberournament spoke beore Council oran event request rom June 11 to 12 onthe beach near the condos by the ides.Meghan Casey, the Vice Chairman o thecamp, also spoke about what their camp'swork with autistic children, pointing outthat their camp is one o ew in the Stateo South Carolina with this purpose. Te

event would occur rom 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Council approved the motion.

Jody Hawkins, Owner o Te Grilleon the Edge," requested permission ora small outside event in his own parkinglot, which would include music, onSunday, May 15, rom 2 to 6 p.m. MayorGoodwin stated that Council does nothave to give a permit or an event held onprivate property. He urther asked Mr.Hawkins to keep the Catholic Church inmind near the end o th is event.

Lucy Swafeldasked to hold a 5K Runon the beach or the Special Olympics onJuly 9. ables and tents would be at theparking lot o the Folly Beach CountyPark. Te race would begin at 8 a.m.,and the course would be set with orangecones rom 2nd Block to 12th Block. Tegroup would need permission to place thecones on the beach, as well as two waterand aide stations.

Bender stated that, in the past, theevent had not taken more than two hours.Tere would also be a sweeper ollowingrunners near the end o the line. Tiswould ensure that the event would not beexcessively long.

Council member DJ Rich asked whythey wanted to hold the race during thehottest month o the year. Bender statedthat they had spoken with a local runningorganization, who had inormed themthat no one was holding an event during

that month. Also, in regards to athleteswho are training, this is a key time orthem to participate.

Several Council members expressedconcern about the event date, which isthe end o a holiday vacation week, andthe act that the event would need to beo the beach beore beach-goers arrived.Tey would also need the approval oCCPRC to use the parking lot at the pier.

Mayor Goodwin inormed themthat they would need to come back tothe Special Events Committee withinormation and more detailed timing.

CIIZEN'S COMMENSTom Irizzo o Summerville and MarshWindsrequested a change in regard to

beach parking passes. He said the Cityscurrent policy regarding beach parkingpasses is discriminatory against theproperty owners who do not live on FollyBeach ull-time. He stated that when heasked about this, he was told that peoplewere abusing the passes. He elt that thisis hard to believe because it is not easilyremoved, and the license plate number issynched with the pass. Furthermore, heeels that it is unair that he pays taxes buteels like a second-class citizen.

Anita Prudero 1670 E. Ashley Avenuestated that she has walked her dogs ona leash by the Coast Guard base since2002. She eels that people who let theircanines run wild are the cause o thecurrent ban on dogs there. She askedthat law abiding citizens o Folly Beachnot be restricted rom bringing their dogsthere.

Bob Hatchero 801 E. Arctic spoke

about the encroachment on ArcticAvenue. He asked that an inventorybe done, to fnd out the existingencroachment and perhaps give owners10 years to remove the encroachmentsthey have on their property that they haveon that right o way, and either at the endo the 10 years have the City clean it oand charge the owners, or i the propertyis sold between now and 10 years, to haveit done at the time o sale.

Lynn Mathiso Marsh Winds camebeore Council, saying that she comesto Folly rom October to March. Shereiterated Irizzos comments aboutsecond-class citizenry in regard to parkingpasses. She added that Council should

reconsider this issue.

Commission, Board, and CommitteeReportsCouncil then discussed the proposal orsigns on Center Street pointing to o-Center Street businesses. Te idea wassent to the Design and Review Board.

NEW BUSINESSResolution No. R23-11: A resolutionproclaiming the week o May 21 throughMay 27, 2011, as National Sae BoatingWeek. Te resolution carried unanimously.

Resolution No. R24-11: A resolutionapproving the surplus o various itemswhich are no longer used by Folly Beach.

Ater discussion and uncertainty aboutwhich vehicles were being replaced,Mayor Goodwin suggested postponinga vote on the resolution until Councilmembers could speak with departmentheads.

Resolution No. R25-11: A Resolution bythe Folly Beach City Council authorizingsta to enter into an agreement or thePhase I Environmental Study o 512

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East Eerie Avenue as required or theapplication or Greenbelt unding.From the Citys Minutes: Council MemberMcCarty made a motion to approve andCouncil Member Rich seconded themotion. Council Member Clamp askedhow many phases are involved in thisproject. Mayor Goodwin responded,explaining that the environmental studyshould be ollowed by the appraisal and

then closing. Council Member Clampexpressed concern about paying or astudy where the outcome is unsure.Mayor Goodwin pointed out that thestudy had to be done in order to apply orthe Greenbelt unding. Council MemberMcCarty said that even i the studydoes not lead to purchasing the propertywith Greenbelt unds, the inormationgleaned rom the study will help the Cityunderstand what could be done with theproperty.Te resolution carried unanimously.

Ordinance No. 16-11: Tis ordinancewould allow the FIDO club discussed inthe work session to acilitate an o-leashdog area and time in the mornings.Council member Rich said that legalcounsel would review the ordinancebeore the next reading.Te resolution carried unanimously.

Ordinance No. 17-11: Tis ordinanceestablishes the sewer utility budget or thescal year 2010-2011.

Council member McCarty recalledthat Council had elected on June 22,2010, to approve the budget, but didnot approve it or sewer and water.Administrator Connor-Rooks stated thatMr. McCartys observation was correct.McCarty urther elaborated that therehas been some concern with negotiationswith their suppliers. Folly doesn't have

a reservoir or treat wastewater, so theymust utilize James Island and CharlestonCounty acilities. Tey are waiting or anegotiation strategy to be discussed withJames Island. Right now, all they arelooking at is why they need to take actionon what is a continuing resolution thatthey approved last June.

Connor-Rooks said that they have spentmoney or the past ten months, and thatthe resolution is now out o date. Tishas nothing to do with the rate study; theCity simply has two months let in thebudget up or approval. Frankly, theywould be doing the City a disservice notto pass this, she said.

Council member Clamp stated thateveryone should see more transparency

in the water and the sewer budget ornext year. I youre going to run it likea business, run the damn thing like abusiness, he asserted.

McCarty stated that, in their Aprilmeeting, they had a resolution to amendtheir stealth advisory board on utilities.He eels that, hopeully by their nextmeeting, they will have an amendmentratiying their budget accountabilities onexpenditures.

Mayor Goodwin believes that they havebeen working on transparency or one year.Clamp stated that he is concerned about Pand L price and losses. He would like aquarterly statement proving so.

Clamp said that he is not in avor o

using a rate study to set a budget. MayorGoodwin stated that the rate study acts asan estimate as to what it will cost.Te frst reading carried unanimously.

Ordinance No. 18-11: Tis ordinanceestablishes the water utility budget or thescal year 2010-2011.Te frst reading carried unanimously.

Ordinance No. 19-11: Tis bill wouldadopt design standards or construction

projects. Hume pointed out that withoutguidelines specied by DRB, anyonecould pass the design with no conditionswhatsoever on the main corridor (CenterStreet). Te DRB was very much aninstigator o the design you see onreasure Island, said Hume. Tese arethe kinds o buildings we have, and thisis a more subjective way to say we wantsomething that ts in, stated Hume.Te frst reading carried unanimously.Design anD Review BoaRD -

May 16, 2011

Te meeting began with a discussioninvolving ongoing work at Loggerheads,which involved the extension o the

second story porch.A representative or the construction

company spoke beore the board,apologizing or their lapse incommunication. He urther statedthat they had some early is sues with theexisting deck, in that it was two eet overthe property line. When the original barstructure went up, one o the columnswas near the end o the handicap ramp, sothey worked on getting that re-drawn andre-engineered.

Te last time he came beore the board,he stated that the board members hadsome concerns about the wall betweenrestrooms. Tey addressed this issue,making some small positive changes.Administrator Connor-Rooks said

that she has seen the new angling o theporch, and that it looks beautiul. DRBthen motioned to approve the proposedchanges or Loggerheads.Te board unanimously approved thesechanges.

Te issue o exterior duct work at23 Center Street was discussed. Teproject would involve extending an airconditioning duct within the vicinity othe buildings neighbors. It was statedthat the old duct work cannot be replaced,and runs in a small area beside the wallat the new City Hall and 23 CenterStreet. Te old duct work was squashedby the new building, so they will have tocomplete the project on the opposite side.

Some board members had concernsover the structure, mainly because o itslocation in respect to the building, as wellas the color scheme. Tey elt as thoughblue would make a better color or someexterior piping.

Te discussion then moved towardsan application by urres-River, who isrepainting a building or the City. All othe doors will be red, and the exterior othe house will be a tan color.

Te Design and Review Board will beurther involved in designing street polesor o-Center Street businesses, so theywill be able to have some advertising onCenter Street.

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May update

By ROBERT LuCAS

ScholarShipapplicationS available

Te Folly Beach Exchange Club isawarding two scholarships or permanent

Folly Beach residents. Te ve hundreddollar scholarships are open to high

school seniors or college students. Te

deadline or application is June 30.Applications may be picked up at City

Hall.

newofficerS

Ocer installation will be June 16 at 7

p.m. at the Hut. Angus Smith will bethe 2011-2012 President. Special thanks

goes to Matt Gerringer, who is entering

the nal month o his second term asPresident.

Seaand SandSucceSS!

Tanks to everyone who stopped by the

Exchange Club concession tent duringthe Sea and Sand estival. We wereable to complete unding or the two

exchange scholarships with the prots.

Tis also gave us the opportunity todistribute childrens fags to our younger

patrons as part o the Exchanges Give aChild a Flag to Wave program.

Tanks again to Matt Gerringer or

arranging the fag display at the boatlanding in honor o our armed orces

bin Laden mission.

Look or the Exchange Club to

participate in the HALOS School Supply

Drive mid-summer.


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Some things never change. Im rolling my eyes,but with relie. Folly is still Folly.

Te unky olk o Folly are still oolin around.Te cops are lurking, the drunks are oblivious. Bertslooks like Grand Central Station on the Andy Warholplanet, and the politicians never tire o carrying on theirverbal euding.

Its a delicate art, that o verbal confict. Ocials andtheir ilk must say the most destructive things possibleabout their opponents and their positions, while notquite overstepping the vague boundaries o ethics andgood taste. I they slip and say whats really on theirminds, it might be the end o their petty politicalcareers. So they parry and thrust, and somehow we haveto watch it uncomortably, like seeing a couple at thenext table ght. Well, politicians are like sma ll children.I you can keep em busy somehow, they might notscrew up anything important.

Speaking o Berts, they now have musical gearsuch as strings, microphones and instrument cords,drumsticks, and even (God bless them) harmonicas!Great! Tey also have Schlitz beer! I didnt know theywere still making that stu. I was so happy to see a beerI remember rom when I was under-age that I boughtsome! M-m-mm-m, beer. Also, they changed the aisleconguration so i you all down you can have a soterlanding. Very considerate.

I hardly recognize downtown Folly anymore. I wastrying to get a g ig or my band and people directed me

to three sh stores, a new sur shop, and some kind ojoint or turtle rescue. Where the heck did all the barsgo? Ill gure it out; just let me get some more Schlitz.

Spoleto and its little brother Piccolo are almost uponus and I am putting together some events at BowensIsland (now known as South West Folly. At least Ithink so. Let me check the compass).

Sundy, My 29, will b ommy Tundroot ndth acclrtors nd th mvn o shmlssnssmysl, Smoky Winr & th Hot Links rom 4 to8 .m. Consider yoursel inormed or just warned, asyou wish.

Other gigs at Bowens are: Brdord Sttion ndT Loui D projct on Sturdy, Jun 4, rom 9til midniht; mous uitrist nd sonwritr Jck

Willims lonsid th Hunry Monks on Sundy,

Jun 5, rom 4 to 8 .m., nd fnl ly, th Wytt gryBnd nd evrtt Bibs Stind glss Wll bndon Sturdy, Jun 11, rom 9 .m. to midniht. Tisis the twelth year o the Blues On Te Dock Series onBowens Island.

We should bring some mo stu to Folly duringPiccolo and get the A-ax to subsidize it. We couldget a bus or two to orcibly drag rich northerners (orthey could be rom Charlotte) rom downtown to Folly

and then we could have Clarence Felder and his actingcompany put on a show written by Folly writers, andhave an orchestra pit ull o bearded and/or wrap-around-skirted Folly musicians: choreography by theShag Club and the String Cheese Incident Hula-Hoopgirls.

I we did this, theyd orget all about Gershwin! Wemake sure and give em plenty o ree or discountedbooze (or well just say its discounted), and i they buy acondo, well run them back ater the show! Otherwise,they can take a reasonably priced Folly Beach gypsycab back to Charleston Place or whatever stunninglypriced place they might be staying.

Its great to be back!

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Smoky Weiner books and plans Piccolo Spoleto's Blues

on the Dock series, underway this week at Bowen's Island

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in sewer expenditures, $148,000 was usedto pay salaries and benets (22 percent).$386,500 covered operational expenses,

while $43,000 covered depreciation.Proessional services, insurance, andPILO made up the remainder.

Te water budget was just over onemillion dollars, at $1,056,000. Salariesand benets totaled $199,000 o that tota l(19 percent).

Te 2009-2010 budget shows that 20percent o the mayors and clerk o cour tssalary is paid rom water and sewer bills.

Administrator Connor-Rooks and theCitys human resources employee eachdraw 40 percent o their salary romthe utilities, while the City Clerk andComptroller draw hal o their earningsrom these charges. City Council draws10 percent o their salary rom the uti lities.Tose gures are subject to change, butremained the same or the 2010-2011budget.

Connor-Rooks explains that thosepercentages can be roughly attributed tothe amount o those particula r employees

work time spent managing the utilities.She also points out that many othercities in South Carolina have similar ratestructures and PILO programs, including

Anderson, Pickens, and Orangeburg.

Nonetheless, the PILO chargebothers Folly resident and ormer Councilcandidate Susan Breslin, who has regularly

spoken about the utilities at publicmeetings. Folly Beachs minimum ratesinclude a base charge o $23.84 or waterand $24.24 or sewer to keep the systemoperational. For water, this includes acredit o 3,000 gal lons o usage, with $3.55charged per 1,000 gallons above that (Tedierent gures posted at the City o FollyBeachs website are out-o-date).

Breslin points out that she never usesup her credit, thereore having no nancialincentive to x a leaky pipe or aucet.

For singles or couples who dont water their lawn all the time, theres noincentive to conserve water, says Breslin.Te minimum is too high.

Breslin suspects that because peopleare accustomed to paying their waterand sewer bill without questioning it, itsrevenues serve as the most convenientsource o unregulated money.

I call it a slush und, she says.Whenever the City has trouble makingends meet in the budget, we just shit stuover to water and sewer. Te public expectsthat its being billed or the cost o waterand sewer, but its also being billed orportions o a bunch o salaries. Nobodys

looking at it. I you add a penny to the realestate tax, everybody realizes it.

Furthermore, Breslin worries thatsucient unds have not been put asideto replace inrastructure, an assertion thatMayor im Goodwin veried when hepointed out at the May 10 Council meetingthat the City spent $13,000 repairing rehydrants whose maintenance had not been

included in the budget.

o acilitate a smoothly operating waterand sewer system, City Council discussedreinstating the Utility Advisory Boardat an April 12 work session. Establishedin 2006, the board was never active oreective. At the April meeting, Councilexpressed interest in restructuring utilityexpenditures so that water and sewerrevenue would pay or its own replacementinrastructure.

Council member Charlie McCartyhas led the eort to oster a healthyAdvisory Board in hopes o creating moretransparency in the utilities.

Part o our salaries are paid whenyou turn that tap and fush that toilet,said McCarthy in the May 10 Councilmeeting. It is an issue o due di ligence.

McCarty expresses concern that twoprevious rate studies by consultant BPBarber on Folly last year recommendedvastly dierent rate increases o 7 and 24percent. In act, BP Barber conducted onestudy, but discovered errors that, oncecorrected, produced a new report and thehigher rate.

We dont produce any water and we

dont treat any wastewater, so by analogy,were more or less a commodities dealer,says McCarty, pointing out that Follyis dependent on the Charleston WaterSystem or its water and the James IslandPublic Services District or the movementand transportation o its wastewater.Because Folly Beach pays these groupsor a service, it can be dicult to project

uture rates or Folly citizens. Follysten-year contract with JIPSD expired thisyear, requiring the City to negotiate a newrate or next years budget.

Councilmember Pennell Clamp alsoexpressed rustrations in the Citys ailureto pass a budget until ten months o thescal year had already passed. He pressedMayor Goodwin or an estimation o whenthe current rate study will be in hand,allowing the budget to be completed.Goodwin guessed August 31, two monthsinto the next budget year.

At the end o that meeting,Councilmember D.J. Rich pointed outthat James Island Public Services Districtrecently raised its rates 32.7 percent,signaling a similar necessity to raise rateson Folly. With that rate hike imminent,

when Follys rate study is completed, thewater and sewer budget will likely receivegreater scrutiny rom Council membersand bill payers than it has in the past.

Still, City Comptroller CharlieMcManus explains that those usingless than the minimum credit are asmall minority, and that use fuctuatesdramatically by season. He points outthat most customers are not looking at achange o more than $5 in their water billper month.

Its a business, says Connor-Rooks.Weve got to make sure that we have ahealthy utility.

Utilities continued from cover

C I T Y OF F OL L Y B E A C H

P U B L I C N O I C E

Pursuant to Section 6-1-80 o the S.C. Code o Laws, Public Notice is hereby given that the Folly Beach City Councilwill hold a public hearing on the Municipal Budget or the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year:

*Estimated Millage Equals $32.40 per $1000 of Assessed Property Value.

Currnt Fiscalyar Rvnu$6,188,846

Currnt Fiscalyar exnditur$6,188,846

projctd Rvnu2011-2012$5,046,859

projctd exnditurs2011-2012$5,046,859

prcntag Changin Rvnu18.45 decrease

prcntag Changin exnditurs18.45 decrease

Currnt Fiscal yarMillag.0324 Mills

estimatd Millagfor 2011-2012.0324 Mills*

DAE: uesday, June 28, 2011IME: 7:00 o'clock p.m.LOCAION:Folly Beach City Council ChambersFolly Beach City Hall21 Center Street


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the back o the house, where Christophershares the k itchen with his sister, Jennier,his mother, Chris, and his brother, Kieer.

Accommodating guests in the ront isCrystal, accompanied by a small serving stathat works hard to provide a comortabledining experience. Christophers ather,Bubba, and grandparents, Connie andLucy, also assume critical duties at the

restaurant.Its how Ive grown up, says

Christopher. How we cook here is howweve always done it.

Veterans o the ood-service industry,the Tomas amily has contributed to theareas culinary scene or years. Christophersparents ounded Charlestons rstvegetarian restaurant, Angelsh, in 1985.

Aside rom constructing Folly BeachsSur Bar, the amily a lso owned Sun Spot,a ormer restaurant on Folly Beach whereSnapper Jacks is now located.

Christophers parents acquired thealluring Brick House Kitchen property in1992, initally opening as a tea room.

I wouldnt have gotten back into therestaurant business i it wasnt or thisproperty, says Christopher.

Te locales charming acade, however,remains a feeting glimpse to many oFolly Roads requent travelers. Widelyheld skepticism about the Brick Housestems rom the propertys obscure history,creating wariness among locals.

I hear people say they drive by allthe time but never turn in, says Crystal.People hear about the place, but theyarent really sure what it is.

Prior to the Tomas amilys ownership,the building belonged to a local amilyand served as a motel or about ve years.Te property was let vacant or a numbero years, requented by homeless people

who reportedly caused numerous resand even knocked down the propertyschimney, according to Christopher. Ateryears o rigorous restoration, however, therestaurant has begun developing a distinctreputation.

Weve worked hard to get the place towhere it is now, says Christopher. Wererunning on a slow plan not a get-rich-quick plan.

Te propertys interior and exteriorrenovation was embraced withenvironmentally conscious initiatives a undamental aspect o the Tomasamilys liestyle. Recycled, salvaged, andcomposted materials were used in nearlyall o the propertys restoration.

My amily was green way beore it was cool to be green, says Christopher,who cites his amilys creation o the rstrecycling center on James Island andFolly Beach. Were all very preservation

conscious.Te amilys eco-riendly initiatives

touch every aspect o the establishment,including the use o eco-riendly tableware,constant rehabilitation o salvageablematerial, and a compost area, as well as aspacious garden resting in the propertysback yard, producing an abundance oresh herbs and vegetables.

Even the buildings exterior wall alongFolly Road was entirely constructed outo wooden doors saved by Christophersgrandather rom his days in the wrecking

business.

My parents and grandparents neverliked tearing things down and believedyou should keep what you have, saysChristopher, who relayed his athers

wisdom in expressing the importance oleaving as little o a ootprint as possible.My dad always used to say we should livelike Indians.

Preservation tactics are not the onlyquality passed down in the Tomas

amily; distinct cooking traits also run intheir blood.

Te Brick Houses Mediterranean-based cuisine a style handed downrom Christophers Greek grandparents is coupled with an American eclecticstyle, oering an assortment o dishes;rom sloppy Joes to quesadillas. Were nota meat-and-potatoes type o place, saysCrystal.

Despite an array o dishes oered, theBrick Houses cuisine is based on simplicity.Im not a ancy cook-type person. I liketo keep it simple, explains Christopher,

who says the restaurants approach is anextension o his mother, who oversees the

kitchen. Christophers mother, Chris, hasull control o the restaurants menu andis well-known or her exquisite dessert-making skills. Shes the puppet master,Christopher smiles.

Te weekly, changing menu allows orconstant creativity within the kitchen;however, many creations requentlyreappear due to guest requests. Populardishes like angel hair shrimp, artichokehearts, and linguine with black beans andegg rolls are regular menu items.

Depending on the week, youll encounter

dishes like grilled shrimp tzatziki wraps,pan ried salmon cakes, lemon and basilseared tuna, grilled portabello and eggplantparmesan, and resh arugula salads withavocado, almonds, and honey. Lunch menuprices range rom $4 to $10, with dinnermenu prices not exceeding $17.

Beyond Restaurant

Te emphasis on the Brick Housescuisine parallels the owners initiativesto create an adventurous and livelyatmosphere, with Chri stopher and Crystalconstantly devising ways to expand theirproperty as a unique and ideal eventvenue.

We dont want to develop a one-sidedreputation, says Crystal. Id like or thisto be a place where people come to dothings they wouldnt normally think o.

Te Tomas are happy to host just aboutany occasion, rom wedding receptions tocrat workshops. Te propertys layout three interior dining sections, a spaciousront porch and outdoor seating, as wellas a recently opened, ree-standing bar allows or a high level o creativity.Teres nowhere else with this amount opotential, says Crystal.

We are denitely not one-dimensional, adds Christopher. Well tryto hold any type o party people want tohave.

Tis May, the Brick House is hostingan acoustic happy hour with covered andoutdoor seating in their courtyard, and livemusic rom 6:30 9:30 p.m. on Tursdays,


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By BLake Bunch

Weed Napwo ocers responded to a call onMay 4 in regards to a man sleeping onthe beach ront near the ides hotel.

Ater approaching the subject, theocers noticed a baggy o green leay

substance believed to be marijuana inthe subjects book bag. (otal weight =5.5 grams). Te man was allowed to callor a ride, and was c ited or possessiono marijuana. It was noted that rstresponders treated the man; most likelyby giving him some Reeses Pieces or aGatorade.

Tis Months ForteAn ocer who was working o dutysecurity on May 12 observed twosubjects on the pier drinking CoorsLight out o bottles. Te respondingocer also noted an open twelve pack

within reach o the subjects, which is aviolation o pier regulations. Apparently,

the subjects appeared to be teenage,and admitted to being under age. Teywere then both issued a citation orunderage drinking.

No Bottles on the BeachOn May 5, a group o about twelvepeople were ound drinking on thebeach, and appeared underage. Whenprompted in regards to their age, threeindividuals approached the ocer and

stated that they werent legal. Teywere then issued citations or minor inpossession o beer, poured out their beer,and threw away their SOLO cups.

Calling a BlufAlso on May 5, an ocer was on patroltravelling down the west bound lane o

East Ashley Avenue when he observeda vehicle coming rom the east boundlane, swerving all over the road. Near8th Street at East Arctic and East Ashley,the vehicle was observed crossing let ocenter twice. Ater perorming a tracstop, the ocer immediately noted astrong smell o alcohol coming rom theemale driver. She then stated that she

was swerving because her black lab wasrunning around the car, and had notbeen drinking. Te driver then oeredto perorm eld sobriety tests, to proveshe wasnt intoxicated. Ater ail ing theone legged stand, she then attemptedthe walk and turn test, to no avail.She then requested a breathalyzer testto prove her innocence, but ended upblowing a BAC o 0.15%. Te subject

was then booked or DUI, her dog wasplaced in Public Sae tys kennel, and hercar was towed by urkys. Her license

was immediately suspended.

Cmon Man!An ocer responded on May 9 to a callregarding two dogs let in an unattendedvehicle. According to the complainant,the dogs had been in a pickup truck orat least an hour. wo mixedbreed chocolate labs werein the back o the oyota,and the windows were loweredslightly. Te ocer noted that thetemperature was in the upper eighties,and the vehicle was in direct sunlight.Unable to get the canines out o thevehicle, the ocer called animal control.

Once animal control arrived, thesubjects arrived, entered their vehicle anddrove o. As they pulled out, the ocerperormed a trac stop, and then citedeach individual with animal cruelty.

Keep it Between the LinesOn May 6, ocers responded to the

100 block o West Cooper Avenue,where a vehicle had overturned. Onarrival, ocers noticed a white Jeep withennessee plates lying on its side. Aterrunning the tags, the ocers were ableto locate the owner. Te Folly BeachFire Department was also on the scene,and helped a white male out o the car.Te man smelled strongly o alcohol and

was slurring his speech, and although theEMS recommended he go the hospital,he reused. Bystanders said that theyheard the vehicle speeding up on theroad, and then they heard a crash.

Ater stating that he hada ew drinks, theman was placedunder arrest andtaken to MUSCor examination.He was thentranserred tothe CharlestonCountydetentioncenter ordriving underthe infuence.

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Fridays and Saturdays. Te music is ree, with the series eaturing local art ists, as wellas occasionally rounding-up local musicians or a jam-session night. Tey also welcomelocal non-prots, organizations, and promoters to utilize the venue or events.

On Friday, May 27, local Southern soul outt Gaslight Street will perorm atthe venue, along with Asheville, N.C. Americana-group Pierce Edens and the Dirty

Work.

Te ollowing week, on Saturday, June 4, Greensboro N.C.s acclaimed Holy Ghostent Revival wil l headline a show with loca l group Old You. Both shows are $10 and

begin at 7 p.m. (Folly Currenteditor Stratton Lawrence is involved in the planning andpromotion o these shows).

Currently, the Brick House hosts an outdoor art isan market rom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.on the rst Saturday o each month. Te next market wil l be held on June 4. A BootCamp and Brunch is a lso held at 10 a.m. every Saturday.

Beyond music, the driven owners also envision constructing backyard cabanas inthe uture or guests interested in extended visits, oering a place to stay between FollyBeach and Charleston.

With a rm culinary oundation, the owners creative reedom in carrying out theiramilys vision oretells a prominent uture or Folly Roads hidden treasure.

Our amilys dream was let to us, and we can make it whatever we want, saysChristopher. Teres no where else like this on James Island or Folly Beach.

To check out the Brick House Kitchens menu, upcoming events, shows and parties, visitbrickhousecharleston.com. If youre interested in booking an event, show and/or party, email

Christopher and Crystal at [email protected].

Brick House continued from page 6

Dear Editor,

I was recently visiting Folly Beachwith my amily or my cousinsgraduation when I lost my purse onthe beach. Ater searching everywhereor it, I was starting to accept the

act that it was gone. I was verydistraught, considering my glasses,money, cell phone and countless otheritems were in the purse. In my lasteort, with little hope let, we calledthe police station to see i by anychance it had been turned in. o myutmost amazement, they inormedme that a citizen o Folly Beach oundit earlier that morning and turnedit in. I was unable to get the nameo the gentleman that returned it,but I would like to use this as myopportunity to show my gratitude. Itis awesome to know that there arestill good people in this world. I am

so thankul or that gentleman whoound my purse. Tis could havebeen a horrible situation, but hisgraciousness saved me. So thank you,once again, or your help, sir.

Respectully,Erika

Letter to the editor... OnlyOn FOllyPo l i ce B lo t t e r


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Folly Current CalendarMay 13 - May 27

Friday, May27

Movie Night at the Folly LibraryStarting at 4:30 p.m., drop by the l ibrary orMovie Night at the Beach eaturing Over theHedge (rated PG, 83 min.). Munch on somepopcorn and enjoy a story on lm with yourriends! 55 Center St. For more ino, call 588-2001

Gaslight Street with Pierce Edens and theDirty WorkCome enjoy delicious local are and dratmicrobrews under the stars at Brick HouseKitchen (1575 Folly Road) while li steningto one o Follys best bands, joined by riendPierce Edens o Asheville, N.C. 7 pm - 12 am.$10.

Saturday, May28

Sippin Saturdays at Irvin-House VineyardsDrop by Irvin-House Vineyards and theFirey Distillery on Wadmalaw Island oran aternoon o sweet tunes, local ood, andIrvin-House muscadine wine every Saturdaythrough the end o May. 1 to 5 p.m. T isSaturday, enjoy music by the Road Agentsand ood rom Home eam BBQ. 6775 BearsBluf Road, Wadmalaw Island. 559-6867 orwww.charlestonwine.com.

Monday, May30

Memorial DayFormerly known as Decoration Day, this daycommemorates U.S. soldiers who died while inmilitary service.

Stand Up Paddleboard into summerSUPing is the best way to slide on into thenew season. Well head rom Wappoo Cutout to the harbor and city mari na beoreturning back with the tide. It is recommendedthat you have a moderate to high level oathleticism beore signing up or this tour.Pre-registration required. 1 to 4 p.m. Course #24721. Fee: $36. For more i no, call 795-4386or visit www.ccprc.com.

tueSday, May31

Moonlight Wall ClimbEnjoy an evening under the moon at TeClimbing Wall in James Island County Park.Equipment not included in climbing ee; bringyour headlamp/ashlight. 7 to 10 p.m. Course# 24774. Age: 16 & up. Fee: $12. For moreino, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

thurSday, June 2

Charleston Friends o the Library Eveningwith Jonathan GreenPrivate Meet & Greet at 7 p.m. with JonathanGreen at the Spoleto Headquarters, 14 GeorgeStreet, ollowed by a bluegrass perormanceby Sarah Jarosz at Te Ci stern, 66 GeorgeStreet.$40. RSVP by May 26. icket includesbeverages, hors doeuvres, and Spoletoperormance. For more ino, visit www.

charlestonlibraryriends.org or call 805-6882.

A Day o Lowcountry Cooking with CheSallie Ann Robinson: PreservesChe Robinson will demonstrate sae and easyways to preserve delicious and healthy oodin the comort o your own kitchen at JamesIsland County Park. All ood will be local andorganic. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Course # 25021.Age: 16 & up. Fee: $24. For more ino, call795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

A Day o Lowcountry Cooking with CheSallie Ann Robinson: Island CuisineReceive more than just a meal as CheRobinson demonstrates some o her mostsought ater Lowcountry recipes likeCucumber omato Salad, Ole Fuskie FriedCrab Rice, Smothered Shrimp and Grits,Pecan Crunch Cookies, and more. All oodwill be local and organic. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Course # 25022. Age: 16 & up. Fee: $60.

Friday, June 3

Moonlight Mixer on the Folly PierDJ Jim Bowers o 1340 Te Boardwalk willplay all o the hottest oldies and beach musicclassics on the Folly Pier. Beverages, ood, andsnacks will be available or purchase. 7 to 11p.m. ickets: $10. For more ino, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Saturday, June 4

Te Holy Ghost ent Revival with Old Youand the Rusty Hook RamblersCome enjoy delicious local are and dratmicrobrews under the stars at Brick HouseKitchen (1575 Folly Road) while lis teningto one o North Carolin a's avorite acousticbands, along with two local Folly avorites.7 pm - 12 am. $10.

Folly River Marsh SUP ourLets go hiking on Stand Up Paddleboardsthrough the salt marshes behind Folly Island.We recommend that you have a moderate tohigh level o athleticism beore signing up ora 3 hour SUP our. Pre-registration required.9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Course # 25248. Age:16 & up. Fee: $36. For more ino, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Bark Busters Dog raining SeminarHosted by staf rom Charleston Bark Bustershome dog training, these ree inormationalsessions aim to teach dog owners about theirpooch and his or her behavior. Free withregular $1 park admission. James IslandCounty Park dog park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Formore ino, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Tird Annual Kids Day FishingournamentFrom 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the FollyBeach Pier. No pre-registration required. Agecategories: boys 12 to 16, girls 12 to 16, boys11 and younger, and girls 11 and younger. Firstplace: $50. Fish must be o legal size, musthave scales and be caught on the pier duringpier hours.

For more ino, email [email protected] or call 588-6548.

Monday, June 6

Farmers Market at Freshfelds VillageEvery Monday rom 4 to 8 p.m. throughAugust 29 (excluding July 4), this reemarket at the Freshelds Village Green willinclude arm produce, packaged ood, arts& crats and prepared ood vendors. Li vemusic by Brad Henty and Skip Sullins willalternate each week. For more ino, visit www.FresheldsVillage.com or call Guest Services at768-6491.

thurSday, June 9

Summer Entertainment Series: Beckys Boxo PuppetsBecky and her box o puppets are sure to

entertain all with her show! Best suited orages 3-12. Seating begins at 9:30 a.m. and theone hour show starts at 10 a.m. at Edisto Hallin James Island County Park. Call 795-4386or more ino or to register. Fee $5. Course*24872.

Friday, June 10

Folly Beach Bird WalksTis walk ocuses on the northern shorelineand maritime orest o Folly Beach, andmeets at the Folly Lighthouse Inlet HeritagePreserve. Te program is ree, however pre-registration is required. 7:30 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.Course # 25331. Age: 12 & up. For more ino,call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Sunday, June 12

Friends o the Library cart saleLibrary discards will be available or sale or$1 each at the Main Branch, 68 Cal hounStreet in downtown Charleston, at theInormation Desk rom 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Everysecond Sunday. Check www.acebook.com/ChasLibraryPals or daily updates.help celebrity che Marvin Woods select this


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J J & Co r e l e as e " Da r k Co u n t r y "by Jacob Flannick

Rousing a crowded rooms spirit is a natural tendencyo charismatic musician James Justin Burke. TeFolly Beach dwellers distinguished sound speaks

to many locals with simplicity and eagerness. Hope-lledsentiments are unraveled through honest, resonating lyricsand careully-crated melodies, delivering listeners to ahealthy realization and celebration o their humanity.

Ater a long, laborious night o work, I was quicklyresuscitated by James Justin and Companys epic arewellperormance on May 21 at the Pour House.

Stomping the stage with a one, two, three, our counton the heel o his boot, Burkes guitar waling per ormancetook o, immediately liting spectators spirits with hispassion-lled song, In the Garden. Indicative o hisambitious, all-or-nothing outlook, Burke chimed in,singing, I I could be a rose in the garden, Id be burningred.

Accompanied by percussion, a stand-up bass,harmonica, a banjo and a guitar, J.J. and Co.s captivatinglead-ins to each song carried listeners throughout hissoulul, well-received debut album, Southern Son, SoFar.

Just as lms with extraordinary character development

capture viewers sentiments, so too did many o Burkessongs. Steadily layering melody atop melody, the crowdsenergy swelled with each piece until liberated by Burkesresounding, crisp voice.

It was the way he eased into some songs that carriedme beyond the standard head nod and leg shake. As arhythm-deprived northerner whos never intentionallypartaken in a square dance, I recall, or a moment,attempting to ollow a giddy ans moves while under theinfuence o a sweeping banjo instrumental.

Uniying lyrics like, I you eel loved, be loved. I youeel ree, be ree. I youre ever walking by, share somewith me, seemed to come to lie, sustaining an honest,warm and loving vibe throughout the perormance.

Te intricacy ound in each song prevents Burkes stylerom being limited to one genre, i any. While elementso country and olk are noticeable, his sound brancheso in many directions, pioneering new styles whilemaintaining a rootsy eel.

His innovative musicianship became evident duringthe ollow-up perormance o his new album, Dark

Country.Haunting lyrics assuring listeners that no one

gets away scott ree, and theres no place to run andhide, echoed alongside a persistent drum beat while heperormed the album-titled song, Dark Country. Suchlyrics are telling o the musicians ardent pursuit o sel-honesty, suggesting one must embrace his/her past inorder to take a meaningul step orward.

Its about a new stage in lie, says Burke about hisnew album. Its a record or the uture.

Te determined musician drove home his seize-the-daymentality with inspiring songs such as, Give You MyHeart, as he sang, its not what youre dealt, its whatyou choose. Its all or nothing with nothing to lose.

Dark Country also refects Burkes enthusiasm orthe road lying ahead, both personally and musically.

Im looking at it as a see-you-later, not a goodbye,says Burke, about his quickly approaching journey northto expand his audience.

Burkes honesty and dedicat ion towards music-making,and lie in general, can be summed up in a passage on theinside cover o his new album, reading: Dark Country isa sonic reminder to always be able to know the person inthe mirror -- to make your path, but preserve the land.

HearDark Countryat www.jamesjustinmusic.com

Stratton Lawrence


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Bridesmaids is a sharp,raunchy, no-holds-barred lm that can

stand toe-to-toe with its malecounter-parts like Te Hangover,Wedding Crashers, and Very Bad

Tings. Written by Kristen Wiig

(who also stars in the lm) and Annie Mumolo, Bridesmaidspokes un and pokes holes inthe pre-wedding angst o youngwomen.

Annie (Wiig) is living thesingle lie. She just lost herdream career as the owner o abakery due to the recession, andhas a not-so satisying physicalrelationship with the undeniablyhandsome, yet decidedlyobnoxious ed (Jon Hamm).Annie maintains a meaningless job at a jewelry store that she

got through a riend o hermothers, co-rents an apartment with two loathsome Brits, andspends most o her time tryingto convince hersel that it is allokay.

Its when her best and oldestriend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph),announces that shes getting married that Annie begins to have trouble keeping upappearances. Tings go rom bad to worse when Annie is introduced to Lillians newgirl pal, the grooms gorgeous, poised, and nauseatingly wealthy sister, Helen (RoseByrne).

One o the rst o many cringe-worthy moments in this lm occurs when these twoget in a tug-o-war over toasting the bride, but the audience has no idea what they arein or when Annie decides to take the bridal party to a unky downtown restaurantbeore a dress tting. What comes next will have you either rolling on the foor inlaughter or send you screaming to the washroom in disgust. On a personal note, Icouldnt watch, but with eyes closed I laughed mysel silly!

Overall, audiences are used to seeing such deranged vulgarity rom the men; in act,it is almost accepted and expected. But, could it work rom the emale side o the house?I have to say I nally identied. Wiig and cast are highly aware o the inconsistencybetween what is considered lady-like and who women really are.

Te supporting casts o characters in the lm are truly my idea o the crme de lacrme o Hollywoods best leading ladies. Wendi McLendon-Covery as Rita, MelissaMcCarthy as Megan, and Ellie Kemper as Becca are all shining in their perormances.Being a huge "Gilmore Girls" an, I was elated to see McCarthy given a role she couldreally sink her teeth into pure perection! Te lm is chock ull o one liners, manyo which come rom McCarthys boundlessly crude character, Megan.

When all is said and done, the hero o this lm is Annie. Her willingness to embraceembarrassment puts her in a league o her own. It is rare to see a comic girl or guy reallyput it ALL on the line.

For a spot o wedding-time reality with an honest, hilariously exaggerated perspective,Bridesmaidsis a must-see summer fick.

Bridesmaids is now playing at Cinebarre.(843) 884-7885. www.cinebarre.com

Br i desma idsBy Megan Carroll

On April 30, residents o Folly Beach arrived at Our Lady o Good Council tosolve a murder in classic 1920s style. Hosted by the Womens Guild o OurLady o Good Council Parish, this years murder mystery event was set in a

1920s Chicago speakeasy. A delicious dinner o Chicken Divan, appetizers and dessertwas prepared by Ches Kevin Bruntz o La abella restaurant on Harborview Drive andSteve Martin, President o the American Culinary Federation in Myrtle Beach. Morethan 100 people enjoyed the wonderul dinner and the suspense o learning who wasmurdered and who the murderer was among the guests.

Guests at this years event included Mayorim Goodwin as Hershey Bar, a multitalented,record-breaking American Baseball League

outelder who perorms to ulll his childhooddreams o becoming a jazz perormer; BuddyMilligan as Hal Sapone, crime boss o the SouthSide gang; and Gary Cline as Handsome SamMcWarthy.

By leo BrueggeMan

(above) The guilty Zetta Zarbo (Cherie

Lutz, wife of Folly Beach Building

Inspector, Eric Lutz) is taken away after

being arrested during the Murder

Mystery dinner. Zetta as characterized as

a quintessential 20s Hollywood silent

flm star. (right) Mayor Goodwin and Mrs.

Goodwin arrive ready to solve a mystery.


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Vince Perna is a Folly Beach real estate expert who also loves music. I you want to know iyou can live on Folly, you can fnd him at 31 Center Street or by calling 588-3800.

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FOLLY BEACH---Te waves ripplingthrough the Atlantic Ocean released astatement today explaining their intent toremain on strike near Charleston barrier

island, Folly Beach.Why should we treat the surers o

Folly to such a great time, brah?!? Its noteven Memorial Day!! said the spokesmanor the waves, a chest-high let who wouldnormally crush 3rd block on the East sideo the pier.

Yo, broseph, who the hell do these wave snobs think they are, coming toFolly Beach or Epic sur?!? said asmaller wave, a knee high right who saysshe rides great in glassy conditions. Teyshould quit their whining and appreciateus waves more lotta good gnar waitingto come in. Unortunately, that just wonthappen on Folly Beach til the sur smugcloud clears.

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AL JAZEERA NEWORK---Osama BinLaden, the recently assassinated leader othe terrorist world, released another o hisinamous videotapes addressing threatstowards the United States nearly three weeks ater his death. In a twist nobody

in the media saw coming, the rst post-mortem release eatures deceased guestrapper, 2Pac Shakur. It is unknown howmany tapes Mr. Bin Laden and Mr. Shakurrecorded prior to their deaths, though it isgenerally believed they recorded a wealtho material. Only time will tell.

Locl Mn Sys Schwrznr LoChild exlins JuniorFOLLY BEACH---Former Governoro Caliornia Arnold Schwarzeneggerrecently revealed he athered a lovechild with a ormer house stafer over adecade ago. Area island simpleton AlexHunter weighed in with his two cents inhis ollowing Letter to the Editor at theFolly Current:

I nd it kind o unny that the

Governator nally announced to theAmerican public the knowledge o his lovechild, as though it wasnt known back in94 when he decided to make a little lmcalled Juniorand yes, I just used ngerquotes. I think we all can agree that the

ollowing premise, via IMDB, is a bit overthe top, even or Hollywood: As part o aertility research project, a male scientistagrees to carry a pregnancy in his ownbody. It all makes sense now. I always knewthat movie wasnt just a money grab, butI couldnt ever put the pieces togetherbeen tryin or years. Now it all makessense. Schwarzenegger needed to hide thetruth about his pregnancy with his lovechild, so he took on his benchmark roleas the pregnant man in Junior to hidehis nal two trimesters. Everyone knowsArnold is a Method actor. At this juncturehe just happened upon the perect role.Only now do we know that.

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VILLA HILLS, KY---A poll recentlyconducted revealed that the SpecialOlympics, the worlds oremost sportsorganization or the disabled, is no longerconsidered special by the majority o American citizens.

A group o scientists at NorthernKentucky University collected the poll

results rom a sample o the entire nationover the course o two months, ending up with an astounding 77% citing the actthat, because the games have been goingon now or over 40 years and that there areover 3 million registered athletes in 175countries, there really is nothing specialabout the games anymore.

Te study brings to light a long rumoredyet little discussed idea o changingthe games name to a more pertinent,politically correct name. Suggestions canbe submitted on the Special Olympicswebsite.

Michl Jckson, pr Rqust, To BBurid In Childrns Cmtry

NEVERLAND RANCH---A spokesmanor the Michael Jackson estate released astatement today elaborating on Michael Jacksons nal wishes to be buried inthe childrens section o the Hollywoodcemetery he is buried in. Jackson didnot leave any explanation or the reasonsbehind his request other than hisproperty, containing a large petting zoo,a erris wheel, a roller coaster, anda working Choo-Choo train. Tecemetery responded, saying it wasunaware o the King o Pops nal wishes and will seek out a spot inthe kids cemetery or him in the nextweek.

*And if you believe this, Ill bet you alsothink the May 21 rapture is just runninga little late - hey, theres been a populationexplosion since biblical times. It probably justtakes a little while to pick every one up

The Fo l l y Fon ion*By DaViD crawForD


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14 May 27, 2011

Do you recognize this image? It was taken somewhere on Folly Beach. If you

know what it is, let us know at [email protected] and you could win a free

medium, one-topping pizza from Woodys! No one guessed last issue's "What the

Folly?" It was the Art on the Edge sign.

Brought to you by Woodys Pizza andMary Ohl.

photo By Mary ohl

The Lucky Dog cLubissponsoreDby

LosTDog cafe

If you have a Lucky Dog please send their information and picture to:

[email protected]

name: Mika Snuggles

breed: Toy Poodle

likeS: Being told how cute she is,feather boa's and licking things.

diSlikeS:Metal grates on thesidewalk and mail slots.

whyam i alucky

dog?I am a Lucky Dogbecause I am famous.(check out myfacebook page mikasnuggles)

She also really missesgood her friend MissParker.


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d a t i n g F o l l i e s

J u i c y ' s h e a r d o n F o l ly

Qu o t e s f r o m a Qu o t a b l e I s l a n dBy Becky 'Ju-c' SParkS

I youre a Folly Beach local or havespent a lot o time on the island, youveheard some interesting things. Some

make you laugh uncontrollably, othersconuse you terribly, and plenty make youcringe. Ive overheard a lot o things onthis island and Id like to share some withyou.

I you would like to contact Juicy ortell her something youve heard, emailher at [email protected]. Or youcan join the group Heard on Folly onFacebook.

Februr 20, 2011: Tat makes mewant to throw up in your ace/drink.

Februr 21, 2011: Which way is theactual ocean? Is it a good size?

Mrch 13, 2011: Tat wasweird. Me and this guy justtook a pee together.

Mrch 22, 2011: Baby, itdont matter i you pass outdrunk, youre still gettinglaid.Love dvice o the week:Just because theres a goalie

doesnt mean you cant score.

gingerofthe week:

celebratingan endangeredbreed

ginger- noun

1. a person with red hair, pale skinand freckles

-a Gingers natural hair colorcan range from a rich auburn,pale reddish brown (strawberry

blonde), fery red or bright orange

Adam Eiserman is The Ginger ofthe Week

a.k.a. The Ginga Ninja or TheRookie

Q: Who is our vorite giner ndwh?

a: Te Greatest American Hero.Te name says it all and he

kind o looks like me.

Q: How did ou etthe nicknme ginNinj?

a: Slim started callingme this because o my

random athletic eats, such

as hitting Gavin Lyons in the

head with a quarter rom twenty paces.

Q: Ws the trnsition rom thu lieto hippie lie difcult one?

a: No, it was actually unnoticeable. Itjust sort o happened. I let Folly or twoyears and upon my return, the thug wasout o my system.

Q: Does our thu sel ever show bck up? A: With the right mix o alcohol, LilWayne, and Outkast, I become TugGinga.

Q: Do ou think tht our irlriend,Drc, would mind i ou procreted

with nother giner to keep the rceoin?

a: Um, yes, I think she would mind agreat deal.

Q: Do ou like to red?a: Yes.

Q: your hir is so lush nd curl, whtis our hir routine?

a: I use Fructis shampoo and conditionerat least twice a day, ollowed by a goodbrushing.

Q: On more serious note, how do ou

st ocused on brtendin t Blu withthe constnt brre o women hittinon ou?

a: I have such a beautiul woman athome. Why settle or roast bee whenyou can have steak?

Q: and how do ou del with the menhittin on ou?

a: I let the men-olk see the goods, butlet them know that they are not or sale.

Q: Whts our vorite quote?

a:I yam what I yam and thats all that Iyam. ~Popeye the Sailor Man

Ater my last article about lovelling the air, the emergenceo spring, and all o the mushy

romantic sentiments that come with it, Inow want to touch on the fip side.

Tere seem to be just as many peoplealling out o blissul union as there arealling into love. I you nd yoursel as oneo the individuals re-entering the world osingle-dom ater a long-term relationship,you may nd that the world o dating isvery dierent rom what you remember.

Meeting people has become a veryinorganic process, now that so muchtechnology has been inused into our dailylives. Tese days, it seems like youre bettero updating your prole to put your bestoot orward, as opposed to having a wittyconversation with a stranger at the bookstore or coee shop. No matter how youchoose to go about nding a new someoneto cuddle with or cook or, or complain to

or complain about, there are a ew thingsthat you should keep in mind beorejumping back into a relationship:

1: get to know oursel in. Atertwo people spend an extended amount otime together, they oten begin to morphinto a dierent version o themselves; onethat is closer to the middle ground. Itsimportant to rediscover all o your ownpersonal likes and dislikes. You may ndthat you havent enjoyed some o youravorite oods, hobbies, or even music.reat yoursel to a delicious Tai dinnerthat your ex would never have agreed to.Go or a run, join a pottery class, or sitdown and reread your avorite book. Now

that youre single, youll probably ndyoursel with quite a bit o ree time, somake it me time. And, or the love o allthat is good and holy in this world, puton your avorite song that your ex hated,

turn it up as loud as you want, and danceuntil your body hurts. Liberation neverelt so good.

2: give oursel time, nd hve un.Tere is no timeline or when things aregoing to get better or worse. I mean, aterthe rst ew years o your last relationship,you thought you had ound the one anda ew short years later, the hourglass ranout on that. Its okay to be sad or mador whatever you may be eeling, and itsimportant to allow yoursel time to dealwith it. You have an opportunity to openyour suitcase and rife through all o youremotional baggage. Use it. Better to workthrough it now than drag that luggagerack ull o pent up bull snark into your

next relationship.When you are eeling a bit lighter, go

have some un. Reconnect with riendsthat you havent seen in a while, go on avacation, or go or a boat ride. Whateverit is, make sure you are smiling. I yourenot nding what you want, create it. Noone wants to go on a picnic with you? Fine.Pack some sandwiches, a blanket, a book,an iPod, and go enjoy your day. It may bestrange at rst, but you will nd that youcan have just as much, i not more un,alone. You stay or leave whenever you want, eat, walk, and nap whenever youwant. Te world is on your schedule; itsall just as you want.

3: Look in the riht plces. Whenyou decide that it is time to share yourselagain, make sure you are nding someone with complimenting qualities. I you area religious, regular church-goer, Saturday

nights Dantes Camaro show at theChill and Grill may not be the place tostumble upon your soul mate. However,i brash proanity, loud 80s covers, andthe Ultimate Warrior are some o yourturn-ons, then dont walk; RUN to thatbar, and make yoursel available. I you area oodie, go poke around some specialtyood store and strike up a conversationabout vindaloo. Whatever it may bethat tickles your ancy, put yoursel in aposition to nd others who enjoy the samething.

4: Dtin is prctice. Go on dates.Shop around. ry on people until yound one that ts. Now that you knowwho you are again, go with it. Condence

is attractive, so dont apologize or who youare. I your date isnt into it, thats ne;move on. Someone else will enjoy who youare. Tere is no need to become anxiousover the dating process. I youre notmeant or each other, thats okay. Maybeyou will make 40 new riends. You mayalso nd that when you drop the pressureand the act, its a lot easier to nd someonewho truly compliments you.

5: Lern rom our mistkes. Formost o us, when we look back on ourdating history, we can see a pattern. Andi we really think about it honestly, it isexactly this pattern that has led to a loto disappointment and heartache. Maybeyou really like sweet, demure, innocent

girls, but they never want to go out withyou on a Friday night and party likerock stars until 4 a.m. Maybe youreinto unattainable, untamable bad boys,but they never want to settle down. Getover it already! Youve dated six doctors,construction workers, bartenders,ashionistas, or musicians. Whatever thetrend may be, i the outcome is always thesame, maybe its time to consider startinga new tradition. I you are serious aboutnding someone who lasts, instead olooking or someone who seems like they would be un tomorrow, try looking orsomeone who seems like they would stillbe un in a decade.

Whether you are single or in love, justtry to be happy and smiling wheneverpossible. We are all human. Its natura lor us to crave love, companionship, andintimacy; but until we learn how to reallyhit that nail on the head and nd the onebig love, the simple truth is that we will allace times without it. Embrace your singletime and make sure that you are using it togrow and be a better you. In the end, whenyou do nd that truly special someone, theywill ultimately thank you or it.

Fi ve T i ps t o B e i ng S i ng l e A ga i nBy Fay a.


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16 May 27, 2011

Even when you live on Folly Beach,sometimes it helps to get away torelax. Black Mountain, North

Carolinas Lake Eden Arts Festivalbegan 16 years ago, quickly growinginto a highlight o the year or amilies,modern-day hippies, and those simplyin-the-know.

LEAF should not be thought o assimply a music estival. Although youcan enjoy the our days o dancing, livemusic, ood, and visual arts however youplease, youre not likely to fnd too manyolks staying up all night with chemicalson their brains. With all o the open-mindedness and wonderul stimulationavailable it tends to happen, but its notthe theme o the weekend.

I normally attend alone. Mornings arespent reading by the lake and stretchingout at the ree, casual outdoor yoga classes.

Music kicks up around noon, so Ill shakeit down throughout the day, drink somebeers in the evening, and end the nightaround the giant bonfre. Its a place whereyoull turn a corner and fnd a kirtan groupsinging next to a busy lakeside beach ullo kids playing. Didgeridoo players gatheron the lawn. Giant birds walking on stiltsmove slowly through the crowd.

Tis May, I camped with my girl riendsamily and their r iends. Tat meant lots okids, early mornings, and an equally great

LEAF experience. Ive met several o mybest riends at the estival, including mygirlriend, Hunter, who took the photosyou see here.

Friday aternoon, during Sol Drivenrains headlining set on the main stage, Ilooked around to spot over a dozen aces inthe ront row who either live or have livedon Folly Beach. Another several dozen inthe crowd had connections and riends onour island. About halway through thebands show, a torrential but short-livedrain shower opened up the sky. Everyonein close proximity crowded under thetent, growing the energy or Follys hometown boys to a roaring peak. Sol Drivenrain was called back out or one o theew encores o the weekend.

I pressed or a genre, one might callLEAF a world music estival. Te lineupis almost irrelevant to my decision to

attend I know that even i Im notamiliar with the acts, theyll be world-class. Fortunately, this spring eaturedsome avorites, including the Voices othe Wetlands All-Stars, a Louisiana super-group highlighted by Anders Osborne, abBenoit, and the elaborately head-dressedMardi Gras Indian, Big Chie MonkBoudreaux. Teir encore o Jimi HendrixWho Knows turned the rocker into aclassic French Quarter parade song.

Arican pop superstar Angelique Kidjo

took the main stage Saturday night, beoreMiamis Spam Allstars kept us groovinglater than we intended. Maceo Parkerbrought the unk on Friday, Umalali(a dance and song group rom Belize)lightened everyones moods, and RickySkaggs closed out Sunday with his classic

bluegrass country. While the concerts stand out as theobvious highlights, what one remembersmore about LEAF is the overall moodand eeling o serenity. What otherestival allows you to climb a mountainin the morning, then hook a harness to azipline and soar over the crowd or a dipin the lake? Or lets you drop into a hugegymnasium or a quick heartbeat-raisingcontra dance on your way to an outdoordinner o organic coconut curry?

Te bohemian spirit that earned Follyits reputation still exists on our island, butto see it in its ull utopian state, even oronly our days, there is no greater, happierspectacle than LEAF. Maybe its the excitedenergy o the children running abouteverywhere. Its also one o the ew regular

events in the world that a grandmother,her children, and their grade-schoolerscan all agree is their avorite weekend othe year. Making it even easier, kids undernine-years-old attend ree.

Fortunately, we dont have to wait anentire year. ickets or the October 20-23all LEAF go on sale this Wednesday,

June 1.

Consider it a mountain version o Folly.

travel

photos By hunter MCrae

Long time Folly Beach favorites Sol Driven Train perform at LEAF in Black Mountain, NC

LEAFing Hom eBiannual n.C. arts festival popular

aMong folly residents

By Stratton Lawrence

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