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Vol. 3 Issue 1 Folly Beach’s Newspaper October 29, 2010 w FREE

By Lauren Dean

Y
ou won’t believe what Douglas Panzone concept and started using spray paint to create
can do with a can of spray paint until murals eight or nine years ago. “Mural art is free
you’ve seen it for yourself. Several of to look at; it’s available to the community,” he
Panzone’s amazing murals jump out at you said. “You don’t have to go to a museum or buy
from various places around Charleston, but the a painting.”
quickest way for you to see his work is to hop on Colon said he pretty much gave Panzone free
your bicycle or drive over to Bert’s Market. reign on the mural. “I didn’t dictate what to
Omar Colon, owner of Bert’s Market, had do. In fact I said ‘don’t even tell me what you’re
seen Panzone’s work behind Buffalo South on doing’ because I had seen what he could do.”
Folly Road and he liked the concept of artistic Panzone said he didn’t draw anything on
graffiti. “When you fight graffiti, the people the wall beforehand or even sketch it out
who deface walls are reacting in a negative way on paper. “I had it in my head,” he said. “I
against authority. When you encourage graffiti, wanted a central figure, a juxtaposition of time
it becomes respectful.” Colon said in Europe, and mood, a sunset.” Bert as a pirate? Like
graffiti is supported as a means of creative everything else about Panzone’s work, that’s up
expression and he thought Folly Beach was the for interpretation.
perfect place for this kind of artwork. If Colon wanted interpretive art, he got what
Although Panzone considers his work mural he paid for. “You’ll see something different every You can see more of Douglas Panzone's (above) work by going to
art rather than graffiti, he was intrigued by the www.dynastymuralworks.com. To view the progress opf the mural on
time you look at it,” he said. a day to day basis, visit www.youtube.com/bertsmarketfolly.

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civic
City meetings
by lauren dean
City Council: October 12 A resolution was also introduced the requests were granted, but McCarty Council Work Session
Special Meeting to distribute other time-sensitive pointed out that in doing so City Council Comptroller Charlie McManus made a
A special meeting was called by three money controlled by the Community had assumed the accountability of the presentation on the status of the City’s
Council members to grant funding for Promotions Foundation, which had Community Promotions Foundation paid-parking contract with Palmetto
FollyPalooza, a festival started three requests of $500 for the Senior Citizens and that council is required to delegate Parking. He said there are a total of 368
years ago by Councilman D.J. Rich to Club, $1,000 for the Halloween Carnival, authority to that body. parking spaces at beach access areas and
attract business to Folly Beach in the off- $2,000 for the Christmas Parade, and in the washout area. He referred to the
season and raise money to help residents $2,000 for the Folly Beach Relief Fund. Folly Beach used to distribute funds arrangement as a “turnkey operation that
suffering from cancer. A resolution to These funds are not affected by TERC to promote local businesses and help generates revenue without our incurring
draft a check for $4,000 from council because they come from general revenues residents in times of need without all any expenses.” According to McManus,
discretionary funds passed unanimously. rather than ATAX money. Councilman this pesky governmental oversight. Past the City retains 85% of the net revenue
Charlie McCarty said he supported the City Council members could vote to generated and its income from the paid-
The festival was approved in prior years requests but would like to have a member chip in $50 to send their neighbor’s child parking program in the last fiscal year
by the Folly Beach Accommodations of the foundation present before taking a to camp or $100 for a grand-daughter was $171,000.
Tax (ATAX) Advisory Board, but vote. Municipal Clerk Mary Cunningham who made it to the finals of some kiddie
ATAX funding is being held up by explained that the foundation had not beauty pageant or give a scholarship “This is a very important source of
the S.C. Tourism Expenditure Review met for the past four months because they to a bright young resident strapped for revenue for Folly Beach,” McManus said,
Committee (TERC) in an attempt to could not get a quorum so the allocations cash for college. Whether the funds adding that property tax reassessments
exert more control over how the $40 had not received final approval. But, what were evenly and fairly distributed and declines in Folly’s share of state
million the State collects each year in the heck, since we’re here, let’s approve in an unbiased manner was never a accommodations taxes are likely to
accommodations taxes is distributed. these, too. consideration. It was undisguised pure reduce income for the City. He made
Rich said FollyPalooza is scheduled for politics and while that might have been several suggestions for increasing revenue
October 23 and they need the money Council members discussed each of okay when Folly Beach was a quaint, including extending the hours for paid
now, so Council agreed to take the the requests from the Community folksy community where everyone knew parking and increasing the rate per hour.
money out of the Council Discretionary Promotions Foundation according to everyone else, things don’t work that He also suggested reducing the number
Fund and hope that TERC will approve the four questions they are required way anymore even if we wish they did. of resident decals from two per address
the expenditure, at which point it will by law to ask: What is the intended Oversight is particularly needed when the to one or even none. At the present time,
reimburse the discretionary fund. If ultimate goal or benefit to the public? City starts handing out large checks to a three decals have been issued for every
TERC does not approve the festival, the Are public parties or private parties the sitting Council member’s pet festival that parking spot, according to McManus.
discretionary fund will be short $4,000 primary beneficiaries? Is the benefit to promotes itself as a charitable event. That
the public speculative or real? What is the is sure to raise some eyebrows. The agreement with Palmetto Parking
unless the festival managers repay the
probability that the public interest will be will be discussed at the next City Council
fund from their proceeds.
ultimately served and to what degree? All meeting.

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October 29, 2010 3

Happy Birthday, Folly Current


It’s amazing to me that we’re already moving in to our Today, we’re thrilled to bring you the first of The Folly
Lynn Pierotti
third year publishing the Folly Current. It seems like only a Current, Volume Three. Although it just happened to work publisher
few months ago that we were discussing the need for a Folly out that the first Folly Current was printed on Halloween, we lynn@luckydognews.com
paper with a passionate contingency of Folly locals, all of love the fact that we get to celebrate our birthday during one
whom felt that Folly needed a stronger voice and a means of of our favorite holidays. You might have already noticed but Kristin Hackler
communicating all of the amazing activities and goings-on of our traditional Folly Sunshine in the front page banner has managing editor
one of the most unique cities in the United States. Today, our been switched out with a jack-o-lantern in recognition of the kristin@luckydognews.com
Folly readership is as strong as ever and we thank each and holiday.
every one of you for calling or writing to encourage us, or even So thank you, again, to our readers, writers and contributors, Lauren Dean
to scold us or “set us straight” as we strive to do everything editor
especially Megan Carroll, Vince Perna, Richard Brendel,
in our power to bring you the un-opinionated truth. Special lauren@luckydognews.com
Captain Geoff Bennett, Pet Helpers, Corie Hipp, Toni Connor-
thanks go to our editor, Lauren Dean, who was able to step Rooks and the rest of the City of Folly Beach employees and Ellie Smith
into her role as Editor for the Folly Current a little less than Council, as well as all of the other residents and volunteers who graphic designer
a year ago. She has brought with her more than a decade of have helped us through the years.
experience of living on the island, and more than twice that Meredith Powell
amount of time as an experienced journalist. Her dedication reporter
All the best,
and hard work have been a tremendous asset to our paper. meredith@luckydognews.com
Lynn Pierotti
Blake Bunch

Letters to the editor... reporter


blake@luckydognews.com

Right is Right and Fair is Fair Dear Editor; others such as live oaks, oaks, pine trees, Lori Dalton
My name is Cynthia Wiles and I live wax myrtles, sweet grass, sea oxeye, myrtle sales manager
Dear Editor, at 314 Shadow Race Lane.   I have read holly, etc. lori@luckydognews.com
I am writing this because I need to and re-read the Civic City Meetings   This was done clearly well beyond
set the record straight with regard to the article  from “The Folly Current” dated the public right of way. We believe the Richard Brendel
“Community Alerting System”. This October 1, 2010.  The Folly Beach Code actions  of the Charleston County Public advertising
system was learned of and reviewed by the of Ordinances, Title IX Chapter 93 was Works Department under the direction 843-478-0896
City Administrator, Mrs. Toni Connor- discussed at the Planning Commission of the City of Folly Beach Public Works richard@luckydognews.com
Rooks, perhaps two or more years ago. She Meeting on September 13, and the article were neither right, reasonable or legal. 
has tried to work the cost into the 2009 and states “Definitely don’t get out a chainsaw We feel it was an abuse of governmental •
2010 budgets, perhaps the 2008 budget as because if you need a chainsaw to cut it power and a misuse of taxpayer money. 
well. Whether or not the City may receive down, you’re probably not allowed to cut I welcome each of you to speak with me Contributors
a grant for the cost of the “Alert System”, it down.”  Further it details how a citizen onsite about this issue. Megan Carroll
the monies to pay the cost of the system must get a permit to remove a tree and/ We are distraught over the loss of this Charleston County
must still be in the proposed budget for or mitigate it “which in layman’s language Charleston County Parks
a new fiscal year. If the City desires and means plant another one to replace the one vegetation.  It was of great value to us as well
Pet Helpers
requires a system, item or contract for you chopped down.”  The article concludes as to the beach ecosystem (wildlife habitat, Dr James Sears
outside services, you must place the cost with a discussion of the new bridge design mosquito abatement, erosion control of
of the system, item or contract in the and the requirement that the DOT present the Folly River, etc.) and frankly we are Published by
proposed budget and that budget must be a landscape plan. “They are not immune downright angry about the government’s Lucky Dog Publishing
approved by Council. If the City receives to our ordinances,” Chairman Kennedy disregard for both the natural resources/ of South Carolina, LLC
a grant, that’s all the better. said, “and there’s not a single tree standing P.O. Box 837
beauty  of Folly and a citizen’s property
Mrs. Toni Connor-Rooks finally now that won’t have to be removed.  They Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
are going to have to mitigate.”  rights.  I moved to the lowcountry in 1976
managed to include the system cost in the 843-886-NEWS
2011 budget. Council approved the budget Three or four weeks ago Charleston and I have seen little bit by little bit  the
in July of this year and now we have the County Public Works came and cut/ loss of what I love  so  much about our Future deadlines:
“Alert System”. I have to say the Mayor trimmed some trees on my property.   We community. I  am particularly dismayed November 3 for submissions.
had nothing to do with the idea but only were disappointed then, believing it totally now that it was done on my own property
approved the budget along with Council. unnecessary.  We have underground and against my wishes. The Folly Current, a wholly owned
I venture to say he had no knowledge of power lines.  Years ago Charleston County subsidiary of Lucky Dog Publishing
We are truly “paving paradise and
Mrs. Connor-Rooks intentions of adding Public Works came and started cutting a of South Carolina LLC, is a free, inde-
the Community Alert System. That is the tree on our property.  We stopped them putting up a parking lot.” pendent newspaper published every
  two weeks and is for and about Folly
plain truth! then.  Beach. Copies are mailed free of
All of this to explain that the City Mr. Robinson (Director of Public
Administrator, Mrs. Toni Connor-Rooks, Works) told us at that time about Cynthia Wiles charge to every active mailbox in our
coverage area and are also available
is always looking toward the future with an the  measurement regulations regarding 314 Shadow Race Lane at area businesses and by subscrip-
eye to help and assist the residents of Folly tree canopies over the road.  We have tion to non-islanders. Subscriptions
to be better prepared for any contingency. meticulously maintained the canopy are $39 per year for non-residents
So please, let’s give credit where credit is of that particular  live oak tree to abide and are available by sending a check
with  regulations.  We love trees and the to Lucky Dog Publishing, LLC, P.O.
due and thank Mrs. Toni Connor-Rooks Box 837, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482.
for her efforts and foresight for the “Alert natural beauty of the lowcountry.  We told
Our editorial content is primarily
System” and getting it into the budget so Mr. Robinson of this at the time and that dedicated to the area of distribution;
Council could vote for the proposal. we did not want the government to prune ad space is open to all businesses
or cut our trees. who want to reach the Folly Beach
Respectfully, Last Monday, October 4, without market. Complete ad creation is $50,
Carl B. Beckmann Jr. any notification or authority, Charleston however, changes of up to 30% of the
County Public  Works came back to my original ad are included at no extra
cost. All advertising rates are listed
_______________________ property for a second time and severely
at www.islandeyenews.com under
pruned some trees, cut and destroyed
“advertising”.

FOLLY ANIMAL SERVICE:


Please report all Lost or Found pets on Folly Beach
immediately. Call 588-2433 and ask for Folly
Animal Service or a police officer. All resident
animals must be registered with the City of Folly
Beach annually and tags must be attached to the
pet’s collar. Tag cost $3 and may be purchased at Lucky Dog Publishing, LLC
Publishers of The Folly Current, The Island
Folly Beach Public Safety, located at City Hall.
Eye News and the Island Connection.
4 October 29, 2010

Folly up for the Challenge The best bet for all


F o l ly B e a c h C h a l l e n g e r a c e r e s u lt s
Provided by Charleston Parks and Recreation homeless pets
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ith more than 70 R ace results: 4 th A n n u a l F u r B a l l R o ya l e
individual competitors Complied by Race Management Systems

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and eight teams, this he annual Fur Ball is Pet Helpers’ most important fundraiser
year’s Folly Beach Challenge offered Individual results:
1. Dirk Dewitt Mount Pleasant SC 37 M 1:27:18 of the year, and this year’s event is shaping up to be quite a
an exciting twist on the typical spectacular evening. Featuring a Casino Royale theme, guests
triathalon. Racers began the challenge 2. Heather Knight Mount Pleasant SC 28 F 1:31:25
3. William McCracken Asheville NC 42 M 1:32:53 will enjoy a seated dinner, open bar, and live entertainment.  Join in
with a three mile paddle on the Folly the festivities by taking part in the wine raffle, silent and live auctions
4. Richard Carter Eutawville SC 55 M 1:34:44
River to Folly Beach County Park, and casino games. Dress is High Roller, James Bond Dash and Las
5. Robert Anderson Goose Creek SC 49 M 1:35:25
followed by an 8.5 mile cycling Vegas Flash.
6. Justin Fisher Charleston SC 31 M 1:36:14
route across the sands of Folly. After 7. Jason Wells 34 M 1:36:28 Guest auctioneer for this year’s event is News 4’s Tom Crawford,
arriving back at the park, competitors 8. Giles Branch Mount Pleasant SC 32 M 1:37:50 assisted by Victoria Hansen who will showcase the many auction items
wrapped up the Challenge with a 9. Keith Fraser Charleston SC 42 M 1:38:58 with her flash of southern charm.  Silent and live auction items will
three mile run.  10. John Radel Mount Pleasant SC 39 M 1:39:11 include tours of key Charleston locations, jewelry and art, vacations to
While the race was close, Dirk a Disney resort of your choice and New Orleans, and several unique
Dewitt of Mount Pleasant topped Team results: pet-related items with which to spoil your pets.
the list with a time of 1:27:18, 1. Chet Morse, Sean Williams, Riley Mullen,
followed closely by Heather Knight, 1:37:22 The 4th Annual Fur Ball will take place on Saturday, November 6,
also of Mount Pleasant, with a time 2. Alan Ingram, Kathy Ingram, Lonnie Rector, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom at the Marriott Hotel, located in
of 1:31:25. The first team to finish 1:43:05 downtown Charleston at 170 Lockwood Blvd. Tickets may be purchased
3. Massey Yannitelli, Jeff Irwin, Rob Young, 1:43:39 online at www.pethelpers.org.  All proceeds fund the Pet Helpers Adoption
the race consisted of Chet Morse,
4. John Williams, Melissa Clark, Betsy Spahr, Center and Spay/Neuter Clinic.  
Sean Williams and Riley Mullen 1:51:54
with a combined time of 1:37:22. 5. Dan Kelly, Lenny Hailes, Ashley Aldridge,
Congratulations to all those who 1:52:33
competed in this year’s Folly Beach 6. Shamus Roff, Ashley Vaughn, Braeden Kershner,
Challenge! For more information on 1:54:43
next year’s race, visit www.ccprc.com. 7. Susannah Trammell, Devvy Cuppleman, Elida
Full results for the Challenge are Gunderman, 1:55:05
listed online at www.rmssports.com. 8. Kimberly Counts, Leah Bailey, Jessi Adair
Shuller, 1:59:28

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October 29, 2010 5

Lambrakos crowned Queen of Folly Beach


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ongratulations to Lindsey and the Foreign Language Club. Lindsey
Lambrakos, the newly crowned is a junior at Clemson University where
Queen of Folly Beach. The Queen she is majoring in Parks, Recreation,
of Folly Beach/ Edisto Beach pageant was and Tourism Management. She enjoys
held on the Park Circle stage in North boating, fishing, traveling, and spending
Charleston on September 11, 2010.  time with friends and family. Lindsey
Lindsey is also the Miss Relay for Life 2010 also enjoys volunteering and making
titleholder. She is the daughter of Andrea appearances with her crown to support
Weathers and Chris Lambrakos, and is a local fundraising and awareness events.
graduate from First Baptist Church School
where she was involved with cheerleading

Lindsey Lambrakos, 2010 Queen of Folly Beach.

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Hansel and Gretel would approve


J a m e s I s l a n d Pa r k a n n o u n c e s
Gingerbread House competition
Provided by Charleston Parks and Recreation

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arm up those ovens, gather up the sugar and the spices, and
add a spoonful of creativity to the mix!  Registration for the
12th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights Gingerbread House
Competition is open now through November 5.
Houses must be made entirely of edible materials (except the base),
and cannot exceed 18” in width, length or height.  Entries will be judged
based on creativity, overall appearance, difficulty, and craftsmanship. 
Houses can be entered in one of four different age categories: ages 6
and under, ages 7-11, ages 12-16 or ages 17 and up.  The contest will be
judged by a panel of 20 people, with each house judged individually in
each category.  The top three entries in each category will be displayed
in Santa’s Sweet Shoppe and other locations during the Holiday Festival
of Lights.
Contest coordinator Marianne Bower encourages gingerbread house
makers of all ages and experience levels to try their hand at creating a
masterpiece. Entries must be actual “domiciles,” although, Bower says
she has seen a number of unusual gingerbread houses including churches,
trains and even the Millennium Falcon from “Star Wars.”
Registration ends Friday, November 5. An award ceremony for the
top winners will take place at the Park Center at James Island County
Park as part of the opening of the annual Holiday Festival of Lights on
November 12.  The award ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m.  The
Holiday Festival of Lights will be open November 12, 2010 – January 2,
2011, at James Island County Park.

Participants are encouraged to sign up through the Park and Program


Services Center by calling 795-4386, or download an application from
www.ccprc.com.  For more information, call Marianne Bower at 762-2172
or email mbower@ccprc.com.

Sudoku

Level: Easy Solution on page 10


October 29, 2010 7

Rita’s shows their true metal


R i ta’ s S e a s i d e G r i l l e ta k e s h o m e Ta s t e : I r o n C h e f t r o p h y

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Photo by Freehand Photography
he Taste: Iron Chef Competition, held Friday, DESSERT: White bean and vanilla bean Panna
October 8, at the Culinary Institute of Cotta with a chocolate dipped green bean straw and a
Charleston’s Palmer Campus, drew a sold-out Dr. Pepper flavored Jelly Belly foam.
crowd. Four competing chefs arrived via limousine DiBernardo’s background includes cooking for a
and walked the red carpet into the Palmer Campus’ $7 crew of 130 people on a Sturgeon Class Fast Attack
million facility, and as the lights dimmed and the chef’s Naval submarine, as well as cooking in world renowned
were announced, the master of ceremonies revealed this restaurants such as Blossom, The Atlantic Room at The
year’s secret ingredient: local beans and peas. Kiawah Island Golf Resort, and The Mustard Seed
Chefs were grouped into two teams: Anthony family of restaurants. He currently has the reigns at
DiBernardo of Rita’s Seaside Grille on Folly Beach and Rita’s Seaside Grille, 160 seat beach-side establishment
Stuart Tracy of The Palmetto Café at Charleston Place vs. on Folly Beach, where he serves three made-from-scratch
Nathan Thurston of The Ocean Room at The Sanctuary meals a day, seven days a week. “I had a great time
and jimihatt of Guerilla Cuisine. Each team was tasked cooking, but the best part was that my wife and kids
with creating a menu consisting of three to five dishes were there to share in the victory,” said DiBernardo.
featuring the secret ingredient in a 45 minute period. At Tracy, a graduate of the last class of the Johnson
the end of the heated battle, the DiBernardo/Tracy team and Wales Charleston Campus in 2006, has worked
emerged victorious with five dishes which transformed at Charleston area restaurants including Sienna on
the ingredients and added Lowcountry flavor. Daniel Island and Langdon’s Restaurant and Wine
“Our idea was to keep it simple and use inspiration Bar in Mount Pleasant. He is currently the Chef at
from the last 30 years of Charleston cuisine to tie into The Palmetto Café at Charleston Place in downtown
the 30th anniversary of the Taste of Charleston,” said Charleston. He commented, “It was a trip working side
Chef Anthony DiBernardo. The team’s winning dishes by side with these chefs to see how they interpret the
included: ingredients. And I couldn’t ask for a better partner. We
COCKTAIL: A neckbone and green bean Bloody really clicked.” 
Mary. This charity fund-raising event, modeled after the
FIRST COURSE: Tuna carpaccio with pickled green popular television food competition, was hosted by the
beans and fried green beans. Greater Charleston Restaurant Association as part of the
SECOND COURSE: Crisp maple glazed pork belly three-day Taste of Charleston weekend. Proceeds from
with white bean grits and field peas. the weekend’s events will benefit local charities including
the Ronald McDonald House, Hollings Cancer Center
THIRD COURSE: Folly River redfish with bean
at MUSC and the Charleston County Science Materials Chefs Anthony DiBernardo and Stuart Tracy celebrate their
succotash, blackened Roma tomatoes and a whipped
Resource Center. Taste: Iron Chef victory.
corn cream.

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Folly Current Calendar
October 29 - November 14
Friday, October 29 Saturday, November 6 4386 to register. Age: 16 & up.
Monday, November 1
Halloween Moonlight Climb Middleton Place Plantation Days Movie Night at the Folly Library
Come and howl at the moon with us for this All Saints’ Day Visitors can observe interpreters performing Starting at 5:00 p.m., drop by the library for
special Halloween edition of the Full Moon domestic skills such as open fire cooking, Movie Night at the Beach featuring Pete’s
Climb at James Island County Park. Prizes Tuesday, November 2 spinning wool, dipping candles, pressing a Pizza (all ages).  Grab your dad (and
for the best costume will be awarded. Light apples, grinding corn and butter churning. whoever else would like to come) to watch a
Election Day!
refreshments will be served. Bring your General admission for Active Duty Military movie at the library. 55 Center St. For more
Election Day polls are open from 7a.m. to
headlamp/flashlight. 6:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m. with valid ID and immediate family will be information, call 588-2001.
7p.m. The deadline for absentee ballots to
Course # 23520. Age: 4 & up. Fee: $12 free.  For more information, please visit
be returned is 7p.m.  For more information,
(climbing equipment rental not included in fee.) www.middletonplace.org or call 556-6020. Holiday Festival of Lights Grand Opening
visit www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/
BEVR/voting.htm. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Park Center at
Folly Library Halloween Party Sunday, November 7 James Island County Park. Activities include
Starting at 5:00 p.m., join the crew at the Folly a tree lighting ceremony, announcement of the
The Heart of the Caregiver small group meeting Daylight savings ends
Beach Library for a Halloween party for the postcard and gingerbread competition winners,
 A small group for women caring for family Set your clocks to “fall” back one hour!
little ones and their parents.  We encourage and loads of fun for the entire family! Free
members who are affected by disabilities,
everyone to wear their costumes! 55 Center St. with your regular Holiday Festival of Lights
chronic illness or age related issues. Every Climbing Clinics: Rescue for Climbers 201
For more info, call 588-2001. admission. Call 795-4386 for more info.
Tuesday from 9:30-11 a.m. at James Island This class at James Island County Park will
Christian Church off Folly Road. For more help you handle these scenarios and help you
Sunrise Bistro Pig Roast
info, visit www.theheartofthecaregiver.com or take your rescue skills to a new level. Students Saturday, November 13
Starting at 3 p.m., drop by Sunrise Bistro
e-mail the.caregiver@comcast.net.. should have a current CCPRC belay card. 9:00 8th Annual Blessing of the Vines
(Corner of Maybank and Main) for whole hog
BBQ, fried fish, mac & cheese, baked beans a.m.-5:00 p.m. Course # 23494. Age: 16 & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  $5 per car and guests
with bacon, coleslaw, jalapeno cornbread,
Thursday, November 4 up. Fee: $60. To register, call 795-4386 or visit are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets as well. 
rolls, cookies, brownies and more. Adults/$12, www.ccprc.com. Enjoy live music, official Blessing of the Vines,
After School Rock Climb
children/$5. Gift raffle and color contest Come out after school and climb with us. a burger-making contest, and lots of wine and
for the kids! For more info, visit www. Learn some basic climbing skills and have
Tuesday, November 9 vendors. Irvin-House Vineyards: 6775 Bears
sunrisebistro.net or call 718-1858. 1797 Main some fun. 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at James The Heart of the Caregiver small group meeting Bluff Rd. Wadmalaw Island. For more info, call
RD, Ste. A, Johns Island. Island County Park/Course # 23611/ Age: See Tuesday, November 2. 559-6867 or visit www.charlestonwine.com.
6-12/ Fee: $12. Call 795-4386 or visit www.
Saturday, October 30 ccprc.com. Thursday, November 11 Sunday, November 14
OLGC Halloween Barbecue Rural Mission Oyster Roast
From 3:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of
Friday, November 5 Veteran’s Day
Don’t miss this terrific November oyster roast
Good Council, 105 W. Hudson.  The menu Guy Fawkes Day Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run/Walk at the best place in Charleston for oysters;
will include BBQ Pork, Marinated Drunken Race begins at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a preview and Bowen Island!  Enjoy great roasted oysters,
Dancing Chickens, Red Rice, Green Beans, Movie Night at the Folly Library an up-close view of the Holiday Festival of food, drinks, live music and the best sunset
Corn Bread, Dessert, Beer & Iced Tea.  Starting at 5:00 p.m., drop by the library for Lights with the Fun Run and Walk at James view around.  Tickets will be available at the
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 kids 12 and Movie Night at the Beach featuring How Do Island County Park! Runners and walkers will door, through the Rural Mission office and
under. For more info, call 588-2336 or visit Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? (all ages)  From book be the first this year to experience more than through ETix online. For more information,
www.olgc-follybeach.org. to screen, fun stories for everyone in the family. 200 magical light displays. Admission is $10 call 768-1720, or email us at info@
55 Center St. For more info, call 588-2001. before November 9/$15 afterward. To register, ruralmission.org or chrislbrooks11@gmail.
35th Annual Folly Halloween Carnival call 795-4386. com. Sponsorships available!
Join us this year at the Folly Beach Gingerbread House Competition deadline  
Community Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 The contest is free and open to both youth Friday, November 12 Deep Down premiere and talk
p.m. for the best Halloween party on the and adults. Entries will be judged on Starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Charleston
island. This family event is free and includes creativity, overall appearance, difficulty, and Folly Beach County Park Bird Walk Library Society on King Street.  As the world's
tricks, treats, games, food and fun, as well as a craftsmanship. Contestants compete for cash In addition to seabirds and shorebirds, we hope population soars, humankind must dig Deep
Costume Contest at 7:30 p.m. and prizes. Age categories are age 6 and under, to see some winter resident songbirds such as Down into the earth's natural resources to feed
ages 7-11, ages 12-16 and ages 17 and up. For the Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Palm Warbler our voracious appetite for energy. The one-
Sunday, October 31 more info, call 795-4386. at Folly Beach County Park. The program is hour documentary to be followed by a Q&A
free, however pre-registration is required. 8:30 with Ryan Black, Energy Projects Manager for
Happy Halloween! a.m.-10:30 a.m. Course # 23558. Call 795- the CCL.

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Police Reports
By Lauren Dean gun had been stolen from his vehicle 27, the owner discovered that someone Piss on that
sometime between September 24 and had removed the power meter located A man who reported his pick-up truck
Frisky business September 26. He said he had parked on the side of the building. There were vandalized in the 100 block of East
When an officer on patrol just before the vehicle under the house and left the no witnesses or any reports of suspicious Ashley on September 26 was arrested
midnight on September 14 turned from gun in the glove box. When he got in the behavior in the area. SCE&G was called along with another suspect around 6:00
Center Street onto West Hudson, he car to drive home on Sunday evening, to replace the meter. p.m. on October 5 when a resident called
noticed three men standing beside an he noticed the face plate to his radio to complain that two men were going
older model Ford Explorer parked on appeared to have been tampered with Then someone stole his telephone through his trash in front of his West
the side of the road. As he approached, but he didn’t examine the vehicle for A resident told Folly Beach Public Safety Ashley home and had urinated on the
he saw one of the men move toward a possible theft. Before going to work on October 1 that medical equipment he trash cans. Both subjects were located
the driver-side door and toss something on Monday morning, the man opened had ordered in March from a California in the area and appeared to be grossly
inside the vehicle. While exiting his the glove box to retrieve the gun and man who claimed to be a medical intoxicated. The man who had previously
cruiser to investigate further, the officer discovered that his .45 Glock Special and equipment liquidation specialist had reported his truck vandalized continued
heard something that sounded like metal its leather holster were missing. He said never arrived. The man said he agreed to shout public vulgarities even after he
striking metal coming from the direction the items were valued at approximately to pay half down and the balance on was asked by
of the subjects. At that point the officer $600. delivery and mailed the suspect a check, Public Safety
ordered everyone to stand still and waited which was cashed two days later. When officers to
for back-up before frisking the men. One Because one size fits all he had not received the equipment by the stop. The
of the subjects had a cut cigar paper in A Folly Beach woman who said she beginning of April, the man attempted suspects, who
his pocket, which the officer recognized thought she lived in a safe neighborhood, to contact the seller and after several said they were
as a mechanism to roll and smoke reported on September 26 that a theft weeks was finally able to speak to him. homeless,
a marijuana cigarette. Based on the had occurred the previous evening when The suspect claimed he did not have were both
circumstances, the officer believed there someone entered her unlocked vehicle the equipment because the company in taken to
was probable cause to search the vehicle and stole three pairs of sunglasses valued Florida that he had bought it from had jail.
and a bag of marijuana was located in the at approximately $300 each and her never sent it to him. He said he had taken
rear of the SUV between the back seat Garmin GPS navigational system. She out a business loan to cover his losses and
and the door panel. The man who had said she was in the process of moving and would send him another check as soon as
thrown the bag into the car was cited and her car was loaded down with personal he received the money from the bank.
released for possession of marijuana and belongings, and she couldn’t understand In May the man received three checks
given a court date. why the suspect took only her sunglasses from the seller, two of which were post-
and GPS. dated. All three checks were returned for
Mount Plastic man “packs” for Folly insufficient funds
A Mount Pleasant man who had spent Giving new meaning to power outage and when the man
the weekend at a beach house in the When the electricity suddenly went out was able to reach the
600 block of East Arctic called Folly at a business in the 100 block of West suspect in June, he claimed
Beach Public Safety to report that a Ashley around midnight on September the checks bounced because
his apartment had been
robbed and he had to close his bank
account. When the victim called the man
again he got a recording saying the phone
had been disconnected.

Sudoku -solution

Solution from page 6

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By Megan Carroll

P
eople seem to love to hate M. Night Shyamalan and his work, but don’t let
this deter you from seeing Devil. You’ll be glad you did. Working along side
screenwriter Brian Nelson (30 Days of Night) and director John Erick Dowdle
(Quarantine), M. Night brings to life an exceptional piece of storytelling.
In Devil, we are introduced to five sketchy characters played by Logan Marshall-
Green, Jenny O’Hara, Bojana Novakovic, Bokeem Woodbine, and Geoffrey Arend, all
of whom are trapped on a high-rise elevator. Their problems are far more devastating
than just being trapped, however; they are also being terrorized by an unknown killer,
a killer who just might be the Devil coming to collect their foul souls. Eventually, we
come to find that each character has a story that relates to how they find themselves
in this predicament. On the outside, a newly sober police detective (Chris Messina) is
struggling to figure out what is happening in the elevator and why.
The great cinematographer, Tak Fujimoto, brings this film to a higher level and
draws the audience even deeper into M. Night’s disturbing tale. Fujimoto plays around
with excellent zoom shots and toys with the blank space inside the widescreen frame.
Keep a close eye on the outer screen; you may or may not be glad you did! The film’s
focus on existential uncertainty and the 80 minute run time reminded me of Val
Lewton’s psychological horror films from the 1940s (Cat People, The Body Snatcher,
Bedlam). Unfortunately, I don’t feel M. Night reached the depths needed to make this
more than just a good horror film.
This film should not be overlooked. Devil is an excellent film that will make you
think, while at the same time scaring the devil out of you!

BLU
10/29 – Two 3 Ways Duo
10/30 – Ted McKee Duo Folly music
10/31 – Eric Penrod scene
Chill & Grill
Thursdays – The Hawkes
Planet Follywood
11/5 – Louie D project
10/29 – Dan Clamp
11/6 – Stereo Reform
11/4 – Hermit Crab races
11/12 – Masker Band
11/5 – Dan Clamp
11/13 – Selah Dubb
11/6 – Shakin Martinis
Folly Beach Crab Shack
11/11 – Karaoke Folly Beac h Tide Char t
11/12 – Kevin Church
Mondays – Open Mic w/ Dave
Grunstra
11/13 – Dave Grunstra Date High Tide Low Tide
Tuesdays – Trivia
R ita’s Oct 29 12:48am/1:18 pm 6:41am/7:32pm
Wednesdays – Live Local Music
10/29 – David Dunning
Thursdays – Folly Beach Bluegrass Oct 30 1:52am/2:22pm 7:44am/8:33 pm
10/30 – Dave Landeo
Society
Oct 31 3:01am/3:27pm 8:51am/9:34pm
Fridays – Music w/ Nathan
Sand Dollar Nov 1 4:09am/4:30pm 9:59am/10:32pm
Saturdays – Sara Smile
10/29 & 30 – Hed Shop Boys
Sundays – The Bill Show Nov 2 5:12am/5:29pm 11:04 am/11:28pm
11/5 & 6 – Johnny Mac & the Booty
Ranch Nov 3 6:11am/6:25pm 12:04pm
Locklears
Mondays – Jeff Houts Nov 4 7:06am/7:18pm 12:20am/1:00pm
Surf Bar
10/30 - Jason & the Juggernauts Nov 5 7:58am/8:09pm 1:11am/1:54 pm
Loggerheads
11/6 – Jeff Norwood & Blu Mother Nov 6 8:49am/8:59pm 2:00am/2:45pm
Tuesdays – Open Mic w/ Nathan
Tupelo
Calhoun Nov 7 8:39am/8:48pm 2:48am/2:34pm
11/7 - Dangermuffin
Wednesdays – Karaoke w/ Margie
Nov 8 9:28am/9:36 pm 2:36am/3:23pm
Thursday s – Trivia
Sunset Cay M arina Nov 9 10:16am/10:24pm 3:23am/4:12pm
10/29 – Mischief Eve Dance Party w/
Fridays – Jeff Houts
DJ Wade Nov 10 11:06am/ 11:14pm 4:11am/5:00pm
10/30 – Masker Band
Woody ’s Nov 11 11:56am 5:00am/5:50pm
11/5 – Top Jimmy
Mondays – Malin Wagnon
11/6 – Louie D project
Tuesdays – Jerry Cooper
11/12 – North by South Storms, hurricanes, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
11/13 – Graham Whorley Band Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can
be very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they
Vince Perna is a Folly Beach real estate expert who also loves music. If you want to know if can be wrong so use common sense.
you can live on Folly, you can find him at 31 Center Street or by calling 588-3800. Source: www.saltwatertides.com
12 October 29, 2010
financial
Looking ahead of the numbers
H i g h e r - e n d r e a l e s tat e s a l e s l o o k i n g u p
by Dr. James Sears

A
t the beginning of this year, The Folly Current reported a downward spiral communities is the percentage of cash buyers. Credit markets have, of course, tightened,
in median sale price and average price per square foot for homes sold on the but there is substantial money on the sidelines ready to flow into appreciable assets.
Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in 2009. In Charleston County, among the more than 4500 home sales during the last 12
What has happened since? In Charleston County, with the exception of July, more months, 17% have been cash transactions (a 5% increase). As shown in Table 3, with
homes sold in each month compared to the same month a year earlier. Further, during the exceptions of Daniel Island and Edisto, there has been a greater percentage of cash
the past four quarters (Oct. ‘09 through Sept. ‘10), there has been a 24.6% increase in buyers—and this has significantly increased in the last four quarters.
the number of homes (single family, condos/villas, townhomes) sold when compared to Some of these increases
the prior 12-month period. Median sales price also has increased about 2% and now in cash transactions may be
is at $234,900. Further, the number of homes on the market has declined 7.5% with the result of buyer difficulties
average monthly inventory at 16 months (a balanced market is nine months). The price in qualifying for a jumbo
per square foot (s/f), however, decreased 2% to $138. This remains a buyer’s market, but mortgage or a lender not
one that has generally improved for sellers. offering favorable terms.
Last February I projected home sales “will be strong in Charleston County’s lower It is certainly an indicator
end markets, [but] there is little optimism for a turn-around in luxury homes….” And, of investor confidence. By
in fact, median price of homes selling for $750,000 or more decreased 8.3% during the this standard, high-end
last four quarters compared to 12 months earlier, and the price per s/f fell 16% to $363. communities are seen as better
Months of inventory, however, declined (still very high at 48 months) as there are 10.4% investment values now than a
fewer homes on the market and sales volume increased 26%. year earlier. Seabrook Island
Thus, the real estate market is stabilizing in Charleston County, but sellers of enjoys the greatest percentage
higher-end properties have yet to see any meaningful turn-around. About one-in-five of cash buyers in both time
homes for sale in the county are in this high-end range, with a greater proportion found periods, while Folly Beach shows the greatest change in cash-only transactions.
on the barrier islands and similar-type communities. Do these (or some of these) buyers know something the rest of us should? Clearly,
Table 1 is a snapshot of specific communities, using MLS sales data from the last four by conventional measures, the mainstream housing market in Charleston County has
quarters. Though there is great variation among these markets, the median sales price stabilized, if not bottomed-out. The art of investing, however, is to look ahead of the
and price per square foot are well above those for Charleston County. numbers—and by that measure this may be the best time for savvy investors to buy into
some of these communities.

James T. Sears, PhD, is a real estate analyst at Sears & Partners (www.searspartners.com)
and works as a Realtor and Broker through AgentOwned Realty, where he specializes in
residential real estate, investment properties, and property management. He can be reached
at property@searspartners.com or at 843-478-3911.

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Hours: Mon – Fri from 11am – 6pm
Sat from 11am - 5pm.
These data are useful for comparative purposes, but become more meaningful when
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contrasted to the preceding twelve months of real estate sales data (Oct 08-Sept 09),
as shown in Table 2. For example, are markets trending away from the huge buyer
advantage and giving a bit more leverage to sellers in high-end communities?
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Jasmine Leo
Based solely on median sales price and price per square foot, the greatest gain of Jasmine is a four-year-old female
seller home value is Sullivan’s Island. It was also the lone community with a decrease orange tabby catten.  She is still
in homes sold. young, playful, and great with other
Another factor contributing to seller advantage is inventory. Seabrook is the only cats!  Jasmine is very sweet and will
market with a reduction in both the number of homes entering the market and purr away in your arms.  She’s a good
withdrawing from it—contributing to inventory reduction. It also had a small reduction jumper, and will explore any space
in the days on the market before a home sold. she’s given.  She was abandoned at
In contrast, most markets declined on both factors (SP and cost per s/f), creating an Pet Helpers in September, and is just
even more favorable market for the buyer. And, as homes languish on the market, the waiting for a fair chance at a happy
buyer has more leverage to negotiate a lower price. Based on these data, the communities life!  Her adoption fee includes her spay
with the greatest increase in buyer value are Isle of Palms and Wild Dunes. surgery, vaccines, and microchip.
The data in Table 2 is also evidence of the unevenness of the recovery across high-end
communities within Charleston County. Most striking is the depression among luxury
home sales between these two 12-month periods. While there has been substantial
overall improvement within these communities, at least in terms of homes sold, the Call Pet Helpers at 795-1110. Adoption fees: $125 cats & dogs (6 mo. or
decline in home sales at or above the $750k level is notable. The only exceptions are younger), $100 for 6 mo. or older. $55 for rabbits. Includes spaying/neutering,
Seabrook and Folly Beach, which showed just a slight increase. shots, heartworm check, leukemia check, deworming, microchip, collar and tag.
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Art, recycled
R e c y c l e d A r t c o n t e s t o p e n t o s t u d e n t s & a d u lt s
Provided by Charleston County

C
harleston County’s Environmental Management discarded and can be used again such as plastics,
Department is seeking submissions for their 13th glass, metals, newspaper, magazines, cardboard,
annual Creative Recycling Art Contest. The paperboard and old used items and parts. Art
art contest is in honor of America Recycles Day, which supplies such as glue, paint, markers, nails and
takes place on Monday, November, 5, and is designed staples are allowed.
to encourage people to recycle and buy products made • Art entries can be in any medium and take
from recycled materials. Submissions for this year’s art any visual form, including, but not limited to,
contest should be sent in by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, sculpture, weaving, fashion, mosaics, ceramics and
November 1. painting.
“The contest is designed to highlight the creative • The size of art entries must not exceed 24 inches
talents of Charleston County residents and students, and in height x 24 inches in width x 24 inches in
to increase environmental awareness through recycling,” diameter.
said Eve Lighty, Community Representative and • Only one entry per person may be submitted.
Educator for the County’s Environmental Management • All art entries must be labeled so that each entry
Department. can be easily identified. Labels must be securely
An awards reception will be held for all entrants at attached with name, address, phone number,
5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, at the Charleston school name, grade, art teacher, name of entry and
County Main Library located at 68 Calhoun Street in medium description.
downtown Charleston. The artwork will be on display • The deadline to submit artwork is 4:00 p.m. on
at the Main Library from November 11 to December 11 Monday, November 1.
so the general public will have an opportunity to view  
the entries. Prizes:
• First place in the student category (grades 7-12):
 
$300 savings bond
Submission categories: • First place in the adult category (18 years and
• Students (grades 7-12) older): $300 gift card
• Adults (18 years and older) • Runner-up awards will be named in each category
 
 Submission requirements: Residents can call 720-7111 or visit www.recycle.
• At least 70% of the materials used in the creation charlestoncounty.org for more info on the 2010 Creative
of the entry must be recycled. “Recycled” Recycling Art Contest or for general information on
Third place winner from 2009 in the Adults category, “News
is defined as those materials that have been Charleston County’s Environmental Management Dept.
Carrier” by St. Johns High School senior, LaAndrea Clinton.

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Hi...My name is Leah

Likes:
my belly on the tile floor
treats
my squeaky toy
getting brushed and scratched
chasing my tail (and catching it)
showing off for visitors
riding in the golf cart

Dislikes:
being left home alone
real hot weather
baths
nail and hair cuts

Why I am a Lucky Dog?


Duh...I live on Folly, get three
PHOTO BY Bill Noel
squares a day, and am loved
to pieces...what could be
Do you recognize this image? It was taken somewhere on Folly Beach. If you better?
know what it is, let us know at wtf@luckydognews.com and you could win a free
medium one-topping pizza from Woody’s! Congratulations to D.J. Rich for guessing
last issues "What the Folly". It was the umbrella from the sign on Ritas.

The Lucky Dog Club is sponsored by


Brought to you by Woody’s Pizza and
Lost Dog Cafe
author Bill Noel.

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

richard@luckydognews.com

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Charleston Acting Studio spins a golden tale


L o c a l a c t o r s b r i n g s t h e at e r , a c t i n g c l a s s e s t o J a m e s I s l a n d
By MEREDITH POWELL

S
heri Grace Wenger and her son, Ryan Ahlert, opened the November 6 performance of Rumpelstiltskin: The
the Charleston Acting Studio on James Island a little Musical, written by Stan Gill with music by Cindy Bright.
over three years ago for youth (6-9 and 10-13 years old) This collaboration with Sprouts Children’s Theatre is not
and adults, but their building has recently undergone some to be missed with its “hilarious lyrics, beautiful ballads,
spectacular renovations to include two larger performance magical effects, uproarious chase scenes, audience
areas. Though they are both accomplished actors in their participation and lots of happy endings that the whole
own rights, Sheri and Ryan still have the desire to manage family will enjoy.”
their own small, local venue for the benefit of Charleston Be sure to explore the different types of theater offered
residents. at the Studio as well, including a theatre-outside-the-box
Sheri graduated from the University of South Carolina and series created by Ryan called Short Attn. Span Thtr.
has lived in Charleston since 1977, working with Charleston This “hour-long, freshly comedic and borderline bizarre
Theatre in the early 1980s and then opened a dinner theater entertainment” embodies a perfect combination of short
on the corner of King and Calhoun Streets in a renovated scenes, plays, sketches and films which will appeal to teens
fast food building. She was also an Artistic Director for the and adults alike. There really is something for everyone at
Footlight Players Theatre for years and continues to direct the Charleston Acting Studio!
more than act. Now living on Johns Island, Sheri enjoys the
commute to what others may call “work.” Midtown/Sheri Grace Productions is a proud member of
Theatre Charleston. For more information on the Charleston
In the past, Ryan has directed plays for First Baptist Rumpelstiltskin turning straw into gold.
Acting Studio, upcoming classes or future productions, call
High School and his mother’s theater, as well as being
James Island for their theater? It seems as though the Sheri Grace Wenger or Ryan Ahlert at 795-2223, visit
involved with productions at the College of Charleston.
major theaters are located in Downtown Charleston, but www.midtownproductions.org or stop by the Studio at 915
While he still acts and directs quite a lot, Ryan also serves
Sheri and Ryan took note of their friends’ triumph with Folly Road. Short attn. span thtr has shows October 29 and
as the Charleston Acting Studio’s primary Technical
the Village Playhouse in Mount Pleasant and decided to 30 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m,. and Halloween night at 8 p.m.
Director and is the man behind the idea for producing
consider a “more suburban” location. Visitors are sure to Tickets are just $10. Rumpelstiltskin has only three shows:
more comedy shows at the Studio. He loves the Charleston
be satisfied with the variety of bars and restaurants on November 6 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and November 7 at 2
area and now lives on Folly Beach. When asked about his
James Island which they can visit before or after a show, p.m. Tickets for general admission are $15 for seniors and
plans for the future, Ryan replied, “I never want to live
and perhaps the best benefit is that parking is no hassle and $10 for students, available online at www.etix.com or the
anywhere else.”
there is no stumbling on cobblestone streets in high heels! Studio’s box office.
So why exactly did the mother and son duo choose
Next on stage for the Charleston Acting Studio is

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