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Issue No. 88 |Summer

Meet Your Daufuskie Island Firefighters

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hey are the people we call when we are most in need. Because Daufuskie is Daufuskie, our firefighters answer an extremely unusual array of calls. They are skilled professionals, unfailingly kind, and always willing to help. Let’s all remember to thank them for the incredible job they do.

Donald Hubbard, Officer

Residing: Hardeeville, SC Length of Service with the DIFD: 13+ years

Chief Boys Eddie Boys, Chief Residing: Hilton Head Island, SC Length of Service with the DIFD: 27+ years I really enjoy helping people. The situations we encounter day-to-day are so diverse. And I like the versatility of my position which offers interaction and socializing with the career and volunteer firefighters in our training sessions, the commissioners in our planning sessions and commissioners’ meetings and island residents and businesses with their special projects and the unique challenges that come with living and working on Daufuskie. I especially love the ferry ride, not just for socializing with everyone but also for enjoying the spectacular scenery.

I enjoy helping people in need. I also like meeting visitors, especially kids, who stop by the fire station to see the emergency vehicles and equipment. I’ve met a lot of interesting people and seen big smiles when I’ve given kids a red hat and goody bag. The exuberant faces of the parents are priceless when we take the time from our duties to show kids the fire trucks, take their photos with the firefighters and let them play with the fire hoses. This is the most gratifying job you can have.

Hubbard

Ronald Newton, Officer

Residing: Hardeeville, SC Length of Service with the DIFD: 10+ years I like the peaceful and friendly environment of Daufuskie. When I come to work, it feels like a family reunion not only with the people I work with but also with the people that live here.

Newton

Chris Phillips, Officer

Residing: Bluffton, SC Length of Service with the DIFD: 13+ years I truly enjoy the boat ride, whether on the Haig Point ferry or my own boat. On the water, watching the sun rise, not stuck in traffic like others commuting to work.

It’s a great way to start the day.

See FIREFIGHTERS on page 3

Phillips

Pappy and Me

In This Issue Daufuskie Dundee, 2 DI Historical Foundation News, 5 Birds of Daufuskie, 5 Daufuskie Kiosks, 7 ‘The Loop’, 8 Get to Know an Islander, 9 DI Conservancy News, 12 Boat Safety, 12 DI Farm News, 13 Spring Beach Sweep, 14 Year of the Oyster, 15

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by Daufuskie Dundee

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ick Scurry is the new keeper of the Bloody Point lighthouse. He wants to create a portal, open to the public, into wine making, artifacts and things that have gone on and around there for the past 133 years. For certain he has his work cut out and it will, no doubt, be a fascinating adventure. It already has been for me. He asked me to take part in a video about the wick house, where Pappy made his Silver Dew Wine. What a flood of memories and emotions that came into my heart and mind about Pappy and me. I’ll give you a sample or two.

I loved to visit and stay with Pappy, winter or summer. He never stopped.

Winters did slow him down some but in the long, hot days of summer he was up before daylight till well after sundown with wine making, fishing, gardens, chickens… you name it. And of course he’d put me right in there with it all and I’d just be the happiest kid on the block. He’d let me grind the grapes or whatever fruit for the wine, while he measured and loaded it into 5 gallon jugs with sugar-water. Then he’d put on a bubbler, (cork with a glass pipe down through it to hook a rubber hose to), and he’d take it next door to the other little building which is the oil house. It had, and still has, wooden shelves which he lined with wine. Nestled amongst the big jugs were several quart jars full of water and the hoses from 5 or 6 big jugs would go in there to keep the air from getting back into the jugs and spoiling the “must,” as it’s called in wine talk. When it was done kicking, and there were always sev-

eral jugs, we’d siphon it out of the big jugs into 1 gallon jugs, label them and place them on the bottom shelves to age. Naturally I’d accidentally get a sip or two and my ears would get hot and light up like tail lights. I’d get the giggles and he’d take me fishing. Things just got better and better.

Always it’s the tides and the weather to consider before any “on the water” adventures. For fishing it was the last of the ebb and not too much wind or rain. We’d take a bucket with our handlines, a cast net and a jug of fresh water from the pitcher pump in the kitchen, which came from the cistern under the lighthouse, and trudge the half mile or so to Pappy’s Landing where the old Gullah ‘bad-oh’ had grounded as the tide dropped out. (If you say, bateau, you’re speaking French). He kept several 4”x8’ wooden rollers, a big block of wood as a fulcrum, and he’d pry the bow of the boat up with a roller. I’d put a roller under as far as it would go and then we’d go to the stern. He’d use that pry under the stern to move the boat forward and I’d put another roller as the bow lifted and moved forward.

Pretty soon that boat would be floating.

We’d fetch the oars out of the bushes and off we’d go across Mongin Creek.

I’d row along with the ebb tide and he’d throw the cast net as we moved on toward Bloody Point. When he threw the net I had to pull back on the oars to give the net time to hit the bottom, then he’d jerk on the hand line to tuck the net and haul in the catch. While he See DUNDEE on page 10

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FIREFIGHTERS continued from page 1

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Boyles

Rick Boaen, Firefighter

Comparetto

Brian Dozier, Firefighter

Residing: Savannah, GA Length of Service with the DIFD: 14+ years I enjoy the camaraderie of being around the other firefighters.

They are a great group of guys. We get the job done and always have a good time doing it.

Odis Boyles, Firefighter

Residing: Hilton Head Island, SC Length of Service with the DIFD: 16+ years I like serving the community of Daufuskie Island.

Residing: Daufuskie Island, SC Length of Service with the DIFD: 4+ years I am a full-time island resident and like being able to serve the community of which I’m a part.

Harvey Dunn, Firefighter

Residing: Bluffton, SC Length of Service with the DIFD: 9+ years I like working on Daufuskie because the people here are so friendly. I also enjoy seeing all the beautiful wildlife -- the deer, gators, bobcats, even the snakes.

Randy Loper, Firefighter

Robert Chaplin, Firefighter

Residing: Hilton Head Island, SC Length of Service with the DIFD: 4+ years Every day there is something new to learn, someone to help and usually something unexpected happening. That’s what makes my job interesting. I’ve had many jobs in my life but this one is the only one that I can’t wait to come back to.

Residing: Bluffton, SC Length of Service with the DIFD: 3+ years I most enjoy the uniqueness and seclusion of the island as well as the diversity of the residents. People from all walks of life come here to live with the common goal to preserve the natural beauty surrounding them. To me, that’s pretty impressive.

George Perez, Firefighter

Shane Comparetto, Firefighter

Residing: Savannah, GA Length of Service with the DIFD: 1+ year I enjoy the natural beauty of the island. I feel incredibly lucky to be working here and am proud to serve the people of Daufuskie Island.

Dozier

Chaplin

Dunn

Residing: Richmond Hill, GA Length of Service with the DIFD: 6+ years I enjoy coming to work not knowing the challenges and adventures I’ll be facing each day. Whether it’s helping an island visitor or a full-time resident, it’s rewarding knowing I can be of assistance in time of need.

Loper

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FROM THE DAUFUSKIE ISLAND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

Sarah Grant Carriage Dedication Held

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large group of islanders and visitors gathered April 2nd on a lovely spring afternoon to salute Sarah Grant, the island’s last midwife and island icon in the mid-20th century. At the ceremony the newly restored carriage that she rode to “granny” new babies into the world was dedicated to her memory. Two information signs about both her life and the history of the carriage were unveiled. A number of her “babies” came to the dedication, including Ervin Simmons and Sallie Ann Robinson, who spoke, as well as Ella Mae Jenkins, whose son Alberto was the last birth that Sarah Grant assisted.

Since then, work has begun to complete the building that will house the carriage.

The enclosure is designed to be historically appropriate to the other buildings on DIHF’s Billie Burn Museum campus. DIHF is grateful to its members and friends whose donations made this significant island historical preservation possible.

Volunteer Recognition

DIHF’s docents were feted at a reception held May 5th at the home of the new Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation board president Geoff Brunning. These loyal souls are the official greeters at the Billie Burn Museum Complex, making sure

A large group gathers for the dedication ceremony for the Sarah Grant carriage on April 2. it is open Tuesday through Saturday, rain or shine. They have also been invaluable in helping host DIHF events and chaperoning special visiting groups around the island to see historical sites.

DIHF is indebted to its volunteers as it works to fulfil its mission to preserve and share the history and culture of Daufuskie

Island. Manning the Museum is a meaningful way to introduce visitors to the unique history of the island, while often patiently answering questions such as: “You live here? What do you find to do?”

Interested in joining this dedicated group of volunteers? Call Nancy Ludtke, 843384-6363.

Birds of Daufuskie Spring and early summer breeding is in full swing. Chicks are in the nests and fledging all over the island. Here is a Pileated Woodpecker chick getting ready for its first flight in Beachfield!

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Kiosk Dedications

aufuskie Island Council Members John Schartner, Janet Adams, and Deborah Smith represented the Council on May 5th at a dedication event at Freeport Marina.

Two kiosks, one constructed at Freeport Marina and one at the County dock, were donated by the Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Council. Each kiosk highlights a map with historic landmarks on Daufuskie, with information for visitors about each site. The reverse of each kiosk includes a glasscovered bulletin board that will be used for community notices.

These kiosks represent a great collaboration between the Daufuskie Island Council, the Daufuskie Island Historic Foundation, island leaders, corporate sponsors, and the Chamber’s Leadership Council.

Special kudos go to John Schartner for his substantial role in making all this happen, and who delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting event on behalf of the Council. DI Historic Foundation president Geoff Brunning also delivered remarks.

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Get in ‘The Loop’

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aufuskie is home to an amazing group of fiber artists with expertise in knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, rug hooking, quilting and French hand sewing.

Meeting every Monday at 3pm, the group is open to islanders and visitors alike.

The Loop originally began when Nancy Ludtke asked Leanne Coulter to teach her to knit. Soon others began to attend the tutorials and gradually the meetings increased from monthly to weekly. The experience levels of participants range from beginner to expert, and members are always happy to help when they can. Says Leanne Coulter, “The group is about learning something and sharing what you know.”

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When one member of the group couldn’t attend but asked to be kept “in the loop.” The name stuck and they have now been meeting for 3 years. In that time more than 45 people have asked to be included on their list. Artists attend if and when time allows, though they prefer to meet in one of the group’s homes each week. If that is not possible, they meet at the Haig Point Mansion or the Billie Burn Museum.

In addition to their primary individual projects the group is knitting and donating miniature T-shirts that will be draped across the finish line when the 3-day Breast Cancer Walk returns to Daufuskie later this year.

Anyone interested in attending or being added to the group’s list should contact Leanne Coulter at leannecoulter@ hargray.com.

Get to Know an Islander Tony Chase

Daufuskie Island Rum Company Owner and Master Distiller What is your most treasured possession?

A Samurai Warrior doll that my mother hand crafted while she was pregnant with me in Japan. I have it in my office as we share the same birthday!

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Living on the beach on Daufuskie Island with my lovely bride, Kristi.

What is your greatest fear?

I certainly have a fear of spiders and snakes, but my greatest fear is disappointing those that depend on me or look up to me.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Having been in the hospice industry for almost 30 years, the lowest depth of misery is not the physical pain people endure, it’s the emotional pain of dying alone. That… I cannot imagine.

Which historical figure do you identify with most?

Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father that was an eloquent writer, an amazing inventor and in my opinion, the greatest US politician to have ever lived.

Which living person do you most admire?

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, for being successful and philanthropic at the same time. I’d like to have a Rum and Coke with them sometime!

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My temper, although Kristi has been a calming force and my tantrums have gotten fewer and further between.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Dishonesty. I can handle a lot of bad traits, but lying is not one of them What is your favorite journey?

My favorite “Journey” was with Steve Perry.

Wait, you didn’t mean the band. Two come to mind. A cross country trip I took with my brother a few years back and we had great brother/brother time. Most recently, was my honeymoon to Santorini.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I like fast cars, I don’t drink cheap beer and lately it’s been the purchase of a trolley and a retired fire truck!

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

I think moderation is the most overrated virtue. If it is worth doing it is worth doing well and OFTEN. On what occasion do you lie?

I would likely lie to avoid hurting someone’s

feelings, so I generally avoid putting myself in that situation.

Which living person do you most dislike?

One of the virtues is silence. For that reason, I will decline to comment.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

A single word, “ridiculous”…..isn’t that ridiculous?

What is your greatest regret?

Working too hard and playing too little.

What is your favorite occupation?

I have been a pharmacist, a software executive, a nursing home operator and a hospice CEO… but I love being a Master Distiller!

What is the quality you most like in a man?

Integrity and confidence.

What is the quality you most like in a woman?

Compassion and confidence What do you most value in your friends?

Their companionship, their loyalty, their sometimes painful honesty and above all unwavering confidence in me.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

To have set approximately 35 other entrepreneurs on the path to financial independence and then to hear back from them from time to time.

Who are your favorite writers?

Thomas Jefferson, Vince Flynn, John Grisham and James Patterson.

Who is your favorite fictional hero?

Bond, James Bond.

Who are your heroes in real life?

All of the direct caregivers in hospice who provide care at the most fragile time in a patient and their family’s lives What is it you most dislike?

Liars and thieves. I was once told to never tell a lie, because then you have to remember the lie. The truth stays the same always. And, if it’s not yours leave it alone.

If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be?

A dog that gets adopted by Kristi. She sure knows how to spoil a rescue pup!

What is your motto?

The view out of the windshield is far more interesting than the one in the rear view mirror.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

That’s easy — Kristi Which talent would you most like to have?

The ability to paint a wonderful painting. I can barely draw a stick person.

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DUNDEE continued from page 2 shook out the net I’d push us on to the next cast.

The point where New River and Mongin Creek meet is called Cross Point. It’s across from both Bloody Point and the north end of Turtle Island. By then we’d have prawns, (Big May prawns are here now and are called brown shrimp) maybe a nice mullet or two and a blue crab or two. Hey, it’s fishing… tell you more about it when we get back ashore!

We’d anchor off the oyster rake on Cross Point, about two boat lengths out, bait up the hooks on a line, tie the bitter end off to the boat; in case a big skate (stingray) or shark or whatever came by, and we’d toss the line toward shore, not very far. The fish sense the boat and move in toward shore to pass. They take the shallow water side - too many predators out on the deep side and we’d hold the cotton twine in the right hand

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over the index finger and grip with the fingers against the palm. Hold the line as taut as we dared without moving the sinker. A bite is quickly felt and we instinctively jerk upwards, sort of like tossing something back over your right shoulder. If the fish is hooked we’d haul it in as quickly as possible because there again, there are plenty of small sharks that will take the best part of the fish in a flash with maybe half a head left on the hook. We’d catch school bass, (small spot-tail bass), croaker, spots, flounder, along with stingrays, (we call them stinger-rees) cat fish, toad fish and small sharks. Big stuff just took our line and that’s why we had several. There was a lot of action. We’d catch our mess of fish, the tide would change and we’d have an easy rowing drift back to the landing. We’d walk the anchor as far as possible up the hill, clean the fish, head

the shrimp, put all in the bucket along with the lines, and making sure everything was put away, we’d trudge back to the lighthouse for supper.

Fish and grits was and still is my favorite breakfast. Shrimp gravy and rice is more a supper thing along with potatoes, or peas/beans from the garden, sliced tomatoes, green onions. And yes, those were the good ole days and they are still good ole days now… in the back roads of my mind… with just me and Pappy.

Remember, this island is a magical place, and you too can collect and bank your own memories. So get out there and do something, but be careful: Tides and weather are still important, and you don’t need the scars and nightmares of bad choices.

Cheers mates, Daufuskie Dundee

MORE “PROOF OF PERFORMANCE!” Island-wide in 2016 by our team

13 Carnoustie Totally new interior decor 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths $429,900

35 Tabby Circle - Sold 34 Cedar Cove Court - Sold 112 School Road - Sold 95 Haig Point Rd. (shared dock) - Sold 43 Plantation Homes Drive - Sold 51 Martinangel Lane - Sold 12 Sea Island Lane - Sold 24 Light House Court - Sold 12 Front Light Walk - Under contract 10 Marsh Lake Lane - Under contract 37 Plantation Homes Drive - Under contract 18 Forest Lake - Under contract 282 Haig Point Road - Under contract 278 Haig Point Road - Under contract

48 Prestwick Green Amazing Sound and Golf View.

3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Office/Den $429,000

1050 Haig Point Road

2103 Sandy Lane, Bloody Point

46 Aprils Way

Rare one story living.

3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths + office /den $429,900

Oceanfront with Spectacular View 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Open Floor Plan $435,000

Melrose, Stunning 180 Degree Ocean View.

4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, Den/Office $1,095,000

1107 Haig Point Road

2 Pine Swallow

7 Plantation Homes Drive

Upgraded Porch and Kitchen, New A/C 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $439,900

Great Upgrades and Open Floor Plan.

4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths $449,000

Exceptional Value, Great Upgrades.

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Open Floor Plan. $135,000

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FROM T HE DAUFUSKIE I SL AND CONSERVANCY

Beach Tagging Horseshoe Crabs

Presented by Nicholas Wallover When: 7pm, Saturday, June 4th Where: The Eagles Nest Restaurant, Bloody Point Admission: Free for Conservancy Members, $5 for non-members

Horseshoe Crab Tagging June 4th

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oin Nicholas Wallover, SC DNR staff, in an evening tagging event of the fascinating Horseshoe Crabs. Every spring the beaches of South Carolina are inundated with horseshoe crabs as they leave the water to spawn at high tide. This is a great opportunity to learn about the critical role the Horseshoe Crabs play in both wildlife conservation and human health!

The event will start with an indoor lesson at the Eagles Nest and then move to the Bloody Point beach where we will commence capturing and tagging crabs once they begin to emerge at dusk. Be prepared to wade in knee deep water in the dark — so wear closetoed shoes; no sandals. Bring a flashlight, bug spray and a jacket (always colder as the sun goes down.)

Nicholas Wallover is the Regional Biologist for the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve with the SC Department of Natural Resources. He has also worked with the Coastal Bird and Marine Turtle programs with the state. His time is split between field work with non-game marine species and engaging the public on how to contribute to conservation.

He received his M.S. from the College of Charleston.

We invite you to join us for dinner beforehand at 6pm at the Eagles Nest.

For Reservations, contact Eileen Pojednic @ erpojednic@aol.com or 843-842-6770.

To join the Daufuskie Island Conservancy, go to www.daufuskieislandconservancy.org. Become a fan on Facebook.

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Boat Safety

n Saturday, April 23, Sergeant Dennetta Dawson of the SC Department of Natural Resources and one of South Carolina’s 2015 Boating Educators of the Year visited Daufuskie Island for the first time to lead a group of 21 participants in a five-hour boat safety course for new and experienced boaters who wanted to learn more about the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. Boaters under 16 years of age are required by law to pass an approved boating education course before operating, without supervision, a personal watercraft (Jet Ski) or a boat powered by a motor of 15 horsepower or more. Sgt. Dawson looks forward to returning next spring to teach the course again.

COTTAGE FOR SALE Haig Point — 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bath Overlooking the 10th fairway, lagoon and Clubhouse on a cul de sac — 2,520 sq ft MEMBERSHIP OPTIONAL

• Large great room/kitchen with large counter space, many cabinets, and living room, all with oak floors • Large 2 golf cart barn • Wood burning fireplace • Walk-in attic in addition to large roof attic that is expandable Call 843-384-7928 for appointment Ellen Vogel — owner/agent

ABOVE: A WWOOFer works at the sawmill.

LEFT: Two more volunteers build a new compost bin.

WWOOFers at the Daufuskie Island Community Farm

by Pat Beichler

What is a WWOOFer ?

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ince November of 2015 the farm has hosted 23 WWOOFers. They have been from 14 different states, Quebec and Toronto, Canada, as well as New Zealand. Ages have ranged from 18 to 60. All have been highly motivated and a joy to have around. They have all done far more than just get their hands dirty. Our regular volunteers have been helped with their regular farm chores and many special projects have been completed. They have stayed from 3 days to several months. We have ranged from hosting just one at a time to 5 at a time. Every single one has worked far more than their required 4-5 hours per day and most have worked 7 days a week.

Most have lived with me but when the Gypsy Caravan was finished we had several volunteers wanting to stay in it and provide 24/7 coverage at the farm. It saved me from making rounds during many nights to check on possible new births. One of the WWOOFers actually got the thrill of seeing a birth for the first time at 5:35AM after witnessing several hours of active labor

WWOOF = World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farming

One of the DI Farm’s WWOOFers constructs a nesting box.

Definition: WWOOFers are volunteers who work 4-5 hours a day, 5-6 days a week. This amounts to 20-30 hours a week and can be at the discretion of the host as to when they are needed.

They receive no money.

They are provided room and board from the host farm that can range from a single room to a bunk room with multiple individuals or can even be camping in a tent.

which required some assistance at delivery.

Most of the WWOOFers have been great cooks and all have been very clean, neat and tidy.

If anyone is interested in hosting one of these delightful volunteers to work at the

farm please contact Pat Beichler at bowwow@hargray.com. It can be for a few days or a few weeks. They will have been fully vetted and are guaranteed to be a wonderful and helpful house guests.

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Spring Beach/River Marsh Sweep

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he Daufuskie Island Conservancy and the Haig Point Environmental Committee celebrated Earth Day this year on Saturday, April 23, by organizing a Spring Beach/River Marsh Sweep on Daufuskie. Fifty-three volunteers met at one of two locations, Haig Point Calibogue Club Pool and The Beach Gazebo on Beach Road

by Bloody Point, and scoured more than 10 miles of Beach and River Marsh.

The Haig Point volunteers collected 27 trash bags of small debris, mostly from the River Marsh due to Photo by Leanne Coulter the super high tides as well as 28 pieces of larger construction material, plastic fencing, tires, part of a floating dock and over 50 pieces of fishing gear. Thanks to all those volunteers.

The Beach Road Gazebo volunteers collected 17 plastic bags of smaller items and more than 250 pieces of large construction material, wood fencing, large foam pieces and sand bags. We are

Coastal Properties

Photo by Dennis Sutcliffe grateful to our volunteers including our haulers who in gators and vehicles with trailers took all of this debris to the county dump.

Many thanks to our sponsors — Haig Point, Melrose on the Beach and Bloody Point, who provided delicious refreshments from their chefs for the volunteers — as well as our photographers Dennis Sutcliffe and Leanne Coulter.

THE BEAVOR MCCALLION TEAM DAUFUSKIE ISLAND LUXURY HOMES SOLD

18 Port Passage $1,025,000

22 Prospect Road

46 Freeport Drive $2,295,000

Thank you to those that have gone before to protect and defend.

Happy Memorial Day and 4th of July!

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Year of the Oyster Events Continue

by Jenny Hersch

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he Year of the Oyster is in full swing! The DI Conservancy, the DI Historical Foundation and the DI Elementary School — with help from the Haig Point Naturalist Program and the Coastal Discovery Museum in Hilton Head — have organized an island-wide, year-long series of educational programs, field trips and social events celebrating the environmental, economic and cultural importance of the oyster — past, present and future.

One hundred forty people attended the kick-off oyster roast at Freeport Marina in February featuring freshly harvested oysters from the May River Oyster Company prepared by Freddy Grant and viewed PowerPoint presentations about the oyster life cycle with research and design by Daufuskie IsJulie Davis from SC Sea Grant Consortium visited the Daufuskie Island Elementary School to speak with the students about their oyster research projects and to show them the inner workings of a live oyster.

(Photos by Jenny Hirsch)

land Elementary School students.

Julie Davis of the SC Sea Grant Consortium, Archaeologist Larry Lepionka and Nancy Hadley, Shellfish Program Manager for the SC Department of Natural Resource’s Office of Fisheries Management spoke to enthusiastic audiences at the Island House at Melrose Resort and the Strachan Mansion at Haig Point. Our oyster education continued with the DI Historical Foundation field trip to the Pin Point Heritage Museum on the Moon River that included a crab net making demonstration and a guided tour of their exquisitely restored oyster factory.

Tony Chase and Geoff Brunning continue working on the oyster shell recycling site at the Daufuskie Island Rum Company, and John Hill’s YOTO-ware is selling well and will be available at all YOTO events.

YEAR OF THE OYSTER (YOTO) UPCOMING EVENTS The schedule below reflects a coordinated effort by the DI Conservancy, the DI Historical Foundation, the Haig Point Naturalist Program and the Coastal Discovery Museum in Hilton Head.

Please contact Jenny Hersch at 413-717-2167 or herschbiz@aol.com, or check http://daufuskieislandfrontporch.com/, Daufuskie Island NEXTDOOR.com, www.daufuskieislandconservancy.org or http://www.daufuskiemuseum.org/ for more information and updates.

Ongoing — Oyster shell recycling collection site, Daufuskie Island Rum Company Friday June 3 — Field trip to Lady’s Island Oyster Farm Wednesday June 8 — Peter KingsleySmith (SC DNR) “Living Shoreline” Tuesday June 14 — Coastal Discovery Museum presents: Field trip to Sea Pines Preserve -Shell Ring Dig Wednesday June 22 — Coastal Discovery Museum presents: Field trip to Sea Pines Preserve- Shell Ring Dig

Wednesday July 20 — DI Conservancy presents: Bruce Campbell (USGS), “Groundwater” Wednesday August 31 — DI Conservancy presents: David Harter (Hilton Head Reef Foundation), “South Carolina’s Deep Water Artificial Reef System” Sunday September 11 — The Haig Point Naturalist Program presents: Ben Dyar (SC DNR), “Oyster Reef Restoration”

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