St. Andrew's Confirmation Weekend

Bethany and Rufus perform "900 Miles."

Alyssa finished her Friday night testimony with a reference to a South Carolina All State Choir song she performed called "900 Miles." She shared that as she sang the song with the choir it reminded her of her journey in life with God. For Alyssa, the "letter" in the song represents the Bible, the tears represent life's struggles, Home is heaven with God, the Holy Spirit and Christ.
Someone from our church posted a youtube video rendition which is pretty cool. Bethany and Rufus perform "900 Miles."
Check it out on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuXc-RLtblY

Friday Night testimonies at the microphone. Saturday Night the Bishop blesses each confirmand and back home, Alyssa and I pause for a picture ....

I hope that you have gotten outside, enjoyed the nice weather, gotten some yard work or house cleaning out of the way .... I have been focused on studying (WHAT A SURPRISE!!!) and Alyssa's 8th Grade confirmation at St. Andrew's. Last evening, we listened to 50 amazing testimonies of faith -- this takes some courage to do ... its a very large ministry center and a couple hundred people are focused in on the confirmand. I was proud of all the kids ... they did wonderfully well. This evening, the Bishop of the South Carolina Diocese "laid hands" and prayed a blessing over each confirmand. Of course, Alyssa and I raced to the church to get her there early only to realize that I had the only two sets of car keys for Todd's vehicle ... don't ask how that happened. I can only tell you that Addie and Todd raced back in from Myrtle Beach where Addie's Mt. Pleasant soccer team has a weekend long tournament -- and in the chaos as they entered to change, and I left with Alyssa ... I managed to grab ALL of the keys ... Todd called me while I was readying to enter the church ... we had a little "errrhhhhh moment" and I got in trouble for being so "duhhh!!!" Next, after talking to the sexton Mike about whether or not I had enought time to race all the way back to Park West, pick them up and return (he said "just do it). SO... I raced home and picked up the rest of the family and we got back just in time to see the Bishop lay hands on the first confirmand (I don't want to be arrested so ... we will leave speeds out of the paragraph). Busy weekends create more haste and waste! Still more studying and all to go with more soccer and on and on and on .....

Swim Team Sign Ups -- Tomorrow @ Clubhouse

Final PWP Swim Team Registration:

May 3rd, 2pm-4pm @ PW Clubhouse

All registrants MUST submit forms + fees + drinks at the Clubhouse. See link to right for more information

Melted Vinyl Siding: 2nd Park West Home

Reflected sunlight suspected in disfiguring of vinyl siding
Homeowner focuses on energy-efficient windows
By Prentiss Findlay (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Saturday, May 2, 2009

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Disfigured siding is seen near the front entrance of owner Debra Tuell's rental house in Park West in Mount Pleasant.

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Special window more than a pane for neighbor, published 04/29/09

MOUNT PLEASANT — Disfigured vinyl siding believed to be caused by the intensely hot reflection of sunlight from a neighbor's energy-efficient window has been reported at a second Park West home.

At least half of one side of Debra Tuell's house has warped, wavy vinyl siding. "I almost dropped my teeth when I looked at the side of my house," she said Friday.

She wasn't quite sure what might be causing the vinyl siding damage. Then she read a Post and Courier Watchdog report Wednesday that Park West homeowner Sally Redden thinks her damaged vinyl siding is caused by intensified solar heat reflected from a neighbor's energy-efficient window.

Just like at Redden's house, Tuell's damaged vinyl siding faces a neighbor's upstairs high-tech window designed to keep heat out in the summer. "I have the same exact problem, but mine looks tremendously worse," Tuell said.

Tuell worries about being able to sell her house when the economy improves. "This is going to be an issue I'm sure because nobody is going to buy it like that. I wouldn't blame them. I wouldn't buy it," she said.

Redden and Tuell live a stone's throw from one another. D.R. Horton built both of their homes. D.R. Horton Warranty Manager Steve Cole met with Redden on Tuesday, when he said Horton would correct the problem. Tuell said she had not yet been able to contact Cole.

Messages left for Cole by The Post and Courier on Friday were not immediately returned.
"I've never seen anything like this. Not to this magnitude. It's amazing to me," Cole said Tuesday. "It appears to be a manufacturing issue from a window standpoint or a siding standpoint." He theorized that the double-paned energy-efficient window collects heat from the sun and reflects it back in a condensed form onto the vinyl siding.

An article published last June in the LBM Journal, a professional periodical about lumber and building materials, describes a relatively new problem in the construction industry of vinyl siding melting and distorting because of heat reflected from high-tech, double-pane windows. The windows have an ultra-thin metallic coating that works like an invisible mirror to deflect selected portions of the light spectrum, according to experts.

"Often the vinyl siding has melted because the sun's heat reflects off of the surface of nearby low-E (emissivity) windows. ... When the sun's energy strikes low-E windows and skylights, it can re-radiate heat and cause significant melting," the journal reported.

Normal vinyl siding begins to be distorted by heat at about 170 degrees Fahrenheit. An additive can be put in vinyl siding during the manufacturing process to solve the reflected heat problem, according to LBM Journal.

Reach Prentiss Findlay at 937-5711 or pfindlay@postandcourier.com.

Resident Topic: Adult Swim @ The Pool

The pools are officially opened for the season in Park West and a resident asked me to post the question:

"Anybody interested in our management company setting aside time each hour or a few hours per day for "adult only" swim in the big pool?"

I guess the frustration is that kids have absolute realm and reign with wild play at all hours(including balls in the pool et al) leaving no room for an adult to simply relax, do laps et al.

Any thoughts, comments or suggestions?

Thanks,
VC

Sully Updates On The "Big Toy" Playground

The Big Toy is now open Sully Witte - News EditorPublished: Thursday, April 30, 2009

Palmetto Island County Park reopened their well known playground last week, after a four month renovation.

The Big Toy got a much needed face lift, but still offers something for all ages.

The new state-of-the-art equipment is located in the same spot as the original Big Toy, but is a far cry from the equipment that generations of Charleston County residents have enjoyed over the years.

The almost $500,000 project was designed by land planners and civil engineers at Seamon Whiteside and Associates and funded through the 2006 bond that Charleston County voters passed.

Park goers will find easy to walk on ground surfaces, a misting pool, and plenty of shade to protect the equipment from getting too hot during the summer months.

According to Ray Ely, capital project manager with Charleston County Parks, you won’t find playground equipment like this at your neighborhood park.

The equipment is physically challenging and interactive, touching on the social aspects of growing children and the challenges young minds seek.

In addition to the new and improved playground, the Palmetto Island County Park is constructing a disabled or handicap-specific parking lot and renovations are underway at the dog park. Visitors can also expect to see a new kayak launch and improvements to the fishing docks as well.

Splash Island, the park’s popular water playground opens this Saturday and is open on weekends until school gets out.

For more information on Charleston County Parks, visit www.ccprc.com.

Read next week’s Moultrie News for complete details about The Big Toy at Palmetto Island County Park.
(Sully Witte can be reached at editor@moultrienews.com).

Daniel Island Market To Open

Daniel Island market to open

image from localharvest.org
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Daniel Island Farmers Market makes its debut at 3 p.m. today at the Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive.
Local vendors selling fresh vegetables, seafood, meats, and fresh-cut flowers will be joined by local artisans. Charleston musician Larry George will perform. The market will be held 3 p.m. until dusk each Thursday through Sept. 24 except on May 21. Parking is free.

Today, Mayor Hallman: No pending Announcements

Hallman has no plans to step down
By Prentiss Findlay (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Despite rumors to the contrary, Mayor Harry M. Hallman Jr. said Thursday that he has no plans to step down because he is battling Alzheimer's disease.
"I feel good," Hallman said. He said that he joked with a friend about why he felt good. "I don't know whether it was that I was 75 years old or that I was sick."
His diagnosis with the early symptoms of Alzheimer's has fueled a recent spate of speculation that Hallman would choose to bow out of the remainer of his second term that ends in November. "We haven't discussed anything like that at this time. Politics is a work in progress. That's all we've got to say," he said.
Read more in Friday's editions of The Post and Courier.

Sanford Honors Community Mt. P Volunteers

Governor to honor Mt. P. volunteers
Thursday, April 30, 2009

MOUNT PLEASANT — Four Mount Pleasant volunteers will be among a dozen or so South Carolinians honored by Gov. Mark Sanford and the South Carolina Association for Volunteer Administration at the 2009 Governor's Awards for Volunteerism on Monday in Columbia. The awards recognize exceptional service by volunteers and volunteer administrators.
Jackie Baer will receive the Community Leader Award and Harry Douty Sr., Harry Douty Jr. and Ann Douty will receive the Family Volunteer Award. The awards ceremony will be held at the Richland County Public Library auditorium at 10:30 a.m.

FYI: Dunes West Green Space For Development

One thing I really appreciate about the Dunes West community is when an issue like this comes up ... they all know about it and vote over the matter ... their management is on the ball, informed and in the lead on behalf of the residents. Its not about the outcome or taking a political stand one way or the other ... the management understands its role in taking care of their residents and property.

Wieland back with bid to build 32 Dunes West homes
Golf course residents oppose proposal headed to Town Council on May 12
By Jessica Johnson (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Pictures:
Wade Spees

The Post and Courier
In 2007, Snee Farm resident Francis Hutto [Patterned Shirt] objected to plans for developing 7 acres around the golf course and including the clubhouse (in background).

File/Staff
Mount Pleasant Councilman Paul Gawrych [White Golf Shirt] stands on the Dunes West golf course in 2006, when he was the driving force behind a zoning change aimed at slowing the conversion of golf courses to residential lots.

Jessica Johnson

The Post and Courier
Dunes West developer John Wieland Homes asked for a second time in two years to rezone property around the course's 10th fairway. A majority of property owners spoke against the rezoning request at a recent Mount Pleasant Planning Commission public hearing.

The Post and Courier
Patriots Point Links and other golf courses in Mount Pleasant were placed in a Conservation Recreation Open Space District.

Grace Beahm

The Post and Courier
A John Wieland home for sale in Dunes West.
More than two years ago, Mount Pleasant Town Council created a Conservation Recreation Open Space District for golf courses and their surrounding green space, making it more difficult for developers to build there.
Twice in two years, the district has stymied efforts by John Wieland Homes to develop land around the Dunes West course.
On April 22, Mount Pleasant's Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of a rezoning request that would allow the construction of 32 homes on about 16 acres and restructure the Dunes West's 10th fairway.
It was the same request brought in January 2008. The commission voted then to recommend the denial saying the request failed to meet legal requirements for rezoning.
Wieland withdrew that request before it made it to Town Council.
In a public hearing, Dunes West property owners brought up the same arguments against the development they made in 2008, saying it would devalue their property and their golf course and affect wildlife.
"There is no overwhelming evidence to make (rezoning) changes at this time," Commissioner Cheryll Woods-Flowers said.
Developers argued that it was their right to develop the land and Wieland plans to take its request to Mount Pleasant Town Council on May 12.
John Wieland Homes bought 800 acres of undeveloped property in Dunes West in 2002. Three years later, in 2005, the Atlanta-based developer also purchased the Dunes West Links course in order to protect their investment, the developer told The Post and Courier at the time.
In 2006, Mount Pleasant voted to rezone golf course property after other bankrupt golf courses, such as Summerville's King's Grant, were selling to developers who would build homes there.
Town Councilman Paul Gawrych, who's owned homes in two golf course communities, Charleston National and Dunes West, said the town created the new land-use district realizing that home-owners in golf course communities pay more to live on golf courses but had no real protection if a developer wanted to come in and build on or around the course.
The measure affected five Mount Pleasant courses — Charleston National, Snee Farm, Patriots Point, Rivertowne and Dunes West — and the green spaces around them.
Council's vote to create the Conservation Recreation Open Space District was unanimous.
"It was slam dunk," Gawrych said.
Dunes West's original planned development zoning would have allowed developers to build on the golf course and the green space around it.
"We're only doing what we had the right to do when we bought that property," said attorney Trenholm Walker, who represents Wieland Homes.
In exchange for their consent to build, Wieland promised property owners that they would place the rest of the land in the conservation district so that no one could develop it in the future. They also said they'd use funds from sales to renovate the clubhouse to create private space for members. (The course allows play by nonmembers.)
But residents turned the developer down, voting 3-1 in a nonbinding referendum against the offer.
The commission noted that Wieland has other homesites and homes for sale in Dunes West that are not on the golf course, and has recommended that Town Council deny the developers' request.
When the commission voted in 2008 to make the same recommendation, Wieland Homes withdrew its request for reasons Wieland's Kevin Popson wouldn't disclose. This time, he's hoping Town Council will act against the commission's advice, as it did two years ago when other developers proposed building on open space at Snee Farm.
"The circumstances are quite the same," Popson said. "The council will hopefully give us an approval."
In 2007, developers wanted to build 58 homes on 7 acres of Snee Farm Country Club property and use another 13 for a new clubhouse. The commission denied the request but Town Council voted 6-3 to approve the request six months later despite a lawsuit filed by Save Snee Farm LLC to halt the construction.
Construction has not yet begun.
Gawrych, an architect of the Conservation Recreation Open Space District ordinance and a resident of Dunes West, was one of six council members who approved building at Snee Farm Country Club.
Gawrych said the law wasn't meant to deter potential developments but rather to give property owners a voice in the decision-making process.
Reach Jessica Johnson at 937-5921 or jjohnson@postandcourier.com.

Patriot's Point Considering Significant "Downsize"

Hard times for what is typically slotted as "low priority." What is our town council and/or residents of Mt. Pleasant supportive of history/tourism doing or saying about this matter of importance to the lowcountry? Anything?

Associated Press - April 29, 2009 9:15 AM ET
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) -

The Patriots Point Naval and Maritime museum on Charleston Harbor has four ships and little money for maintenance and repairs.

The chairman of the museum's board says the attraction in Mount Pleasant may be forced to simply focus on its biggest draw, the aircraft carrier Yorktown.

The Post and Courier of Charleston reports that chairman John Hagerty also mentioned Tuesday the possibility of building an enclosure around the Yorktown, which still contains environmentally dangerous fuel.

Besides the Yorktown, the submarine Clamagore, the cutter Ingham and the destroyer Laffey all need repairs. Repairs to the Laffey alone are expected to cost as much as $300,000. Maintenance after that would run into the millions.

Board members decided to wait until next month before making any decisions.
Information from: The Post and Courier, http://www.charleston.net/

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Local Dental Professionals Give Internationally

The mission team worked tirelessly, seeing 1,300 dental patients in five days.
Photo Provided
Patients came from miles around and waited in line day after day to get into the clinic.Changing hearts in healthcare -

These are dental professionals from my church, St. Andrews, and others ... so I have to post the story as they do such a great work and have done so for many, many years ...

Dental students and doctors heal teeth and hearts during mission trip
Sully Witte - News EditorPublished: Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Dr. William Sasser, a well known local dentist retired several years ago from his 30 year dental practice.
But he quickly entered into a second career focused primarily on international service.
Sasser is a trustee of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations and on the advisory boards of the Christian Dental Society.
He arranges missions trips to countries in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa.
Most recently, Dr. Mark Barry and Dr. Charles Anderson accompanied Sasser and 50 others to Quito, Ecuador where they served not only as medical missionaries, but evangelicals.
According to Anderson, Dr. Sasser, organizes as many as 15 mission trips a year and recruits dentists and dental students to go on these trips.
“The dental students at MUSC are becoming more and more involved with these trips and they choose to use their free time to go on a mission trip not only for their spiritual enrichment but also to gain lot of clinical experience,” Anderson said. They learn by doing lots of work with lots of people in a very short amount of time, which they do very little of at school.”
Twenty six medical students went on the mission trip to Ecuador along with nine dentists and additional support members.
But what was extra special for Dr. Barry was that his 18-year-old daughter made the trip with him.
He described it as a life changing experience for her, a senior at Wando High School.
“For me to have my 18-year- old daughter, who’s about to graduate from high school, go on this trip was a blessing,” Dr. Barry said.
Dental Community Fellowship is the Christian based organization that Sasser organizes these trips through.
“This truly was a mission trip in the sense of evangelism and also showing people, in a very practical way, that their dental needs can be taken care of while evangelizing,” Dr. Barry.
Churches from all over the East Cooper area were represented on the trip. Both Dr. Barry and Dr. Anderson attend St. Andrews.
“I have been doing this for a couple of years and my position as associate dean for Clinical Affairs at MUSC Dental School provides me with a great opportunity, outside of MUSC to spend time with the dental students in a venue that is both dental and evangelical,” Dr. Barry said.
It’s also quite beneficial for the dentists, according to Dr. Anderson.
“The dentists get to mentor and teach in a very intense environment and work closely with the students in a hands-on (one-on-one) type experience,” he said. “But we also get to give back to people who can’t afford to repay you.”
The dental students that take part in these mission trips do not get school credit, but they leave with invaluable learning experiences and the understanding of the importance of giving back.
The group served 1,300 people in five days that would otherwise not get any dental care without great financial hardship.
The missionaries paid their own way with the solicited help from church, family and friends.
The team worked in a large gymnasium with 22 portable dental chairs. All the needed equipment was brought in by the team that conducted cleanings, put in fillings and performed extraction.
The team also gave out 5,000 tooth brushes to school children in the area which was coordinated through a missionary there.
“We went there to spread the gospel,” Dr. Anderson said. “We cleaned the heart as well as teeth.”
The team prayed with each patient, thanks to on-site translators.
“Most people were very receiving and accepted the Lord right then and there as their Savior,” Dr. Barry said.
By word of mouth villagers found out that the team was in town. And each morning when they arrived, they were greeted with hundreds who stood in line cheering them on.
Their day didn’t end until 5:30 p.m. and was followed by dinner and worship.
“These dental students are searching for what their future is going to be and these mission trips gives them a great perspective into giving back some of their gift,” Dr. Anderson said.
“For me it’s about giving back and evangelism, and you can do both of those as a dentist. I am blessed with the ability and talent to provide a service that many people can’t do and at the same time my heart is to evangelize people and spread the gospel and this is such a practical way of showing God’s love,” Dr. Barry said.
“I get a great sense of satisfaction from being able to give back with my profession,” Dr. Anderson said. “The gift of a dental career and the privilege of serving my patients is extraordinary and I feel that I owe it to my profession and to the Lord to return the gift and to help those who couldn’t possibly afford to pay me back. We got the opportunity to create smiles to people who have lost them.”
(Sully Witte can be reached at editor@moultrienews.com. Read the entire story and see more pictures online at www.moultrienews.com)

Mayor Hallman To Resign Soon?

Brad Franko

Published: April 28, 2009

Sources tell News 2’s Brad Franko that Mount Pleasant Mayor Harry Hallman will resign in May as he battles the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.

I made several calls to the Mayor’s office today, and his secretary said she could not confirm anything. Town Administrator Mac Burdette was out of the office.

The sources also said the mayor will make it official on May 12th, at which time Mayor Pro Tem Kruger Smith will take over the position until the November election.

Mount Pleasant voters elected Hallman in September 2000, and re-elected him in 2004.
Hallman announced his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s Disease late last year, but said he would serve as long as he could.

Hallman did release a written statement, but also declined to confirm the sources information.

Mayor Hallman’s Statement:

I have received calls at my office and residence in reference to my role as Mayor.

Since faced with the news that I may be experiencing symptoms of the early stages of Alzheimer’s, I have been contemplating my role as the Mayor and what is best for the Town of Mount Pleasant. I think about this all the time.

I hope to have some sort of announcement in the near future and will let everyone know at that time.

That’s all I have to say about that.
Harry M. Hallman, Jr.

Mayor

Town of Mount Pleasant

Update On Paving Needed: Wellesley

Chris Nickels has been in discussions with the Town for Park West road repairs:

Today he rec'd an update from the Town:

Chris:

A quick follow up on the status of the paving in front of Wellesley. We have competitively bid this work and have selected a contractor. The work is set to begin two weeks from next Monday.

Hope all is well

COFC Swine Flu Update

Students, Faculty & Staff,

As you know there is an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico with cases reported in the US and Canada. To date, there have been no confirmed cases in South Carolina.

The current WHO level is at a Level 4 which indicates that there has been human-to-human transmission and some travel advisories have been issued.

There is currently no vaccine available for this new virus, however, the virus does respond to two of the antiviral medications currently available, including Tamiflu.

The medical staff at Student Health Services as well as the Emergency Management Team and the Senior Staff are carefully monitoring the situation and will make recommendations based on information from our local health department, the CDC and the WHO.

An excellent source of information can be found at the following website: www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

What You Can Do to Stay Healthy?

There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Symptoms of the Flu: Fever; Body aches; Cough; Nausea; Vomiting & Diarrhea

Thank you, Jane Reno-Munro, ANP
Director of Student Health Services
John G. Inman, MD
Medical Director
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29424
843-953-5520 Phone
843-953-6377 Fax

Mt. Pleasant Yarn Maker Merges

From The Gaston Gazzette

Two yarn makers spin together
April 28, 2009 - 8:59 AM
Daniel Jackson

Two competing specialty-yarn makers in the Charlotte-area will join forces in a merger that will conclude next month.

Mount Pleasant-based Tuscarora Yarns Inc. and CloverTex LLC, of Clover, S.C., announced a plan this week to merge and operate under the Tuscarora Yarns Inc. name. Tuscarora Yarns has an international office in Gastonia that handles exports and imports.

The companies will now have added capacity, more flexibility, faster production times, and instead of competing with each other, they'll be able to focus on competing with Asian-made products, company executives said.

"I think it's important - if we're going to survive in this business - that we look at what's going to happen in the future," said Tuscarora Chairman and CEO Martin B. Foil Jr. "We're better off working together, rather than butting our heads against each other."

"This will make us the largest and only operation in North American to do what we do," Foil said.
The financial terms of the stock merger are confidential, Foil said. CloverTex CEO David M. Roberts will become a member of the executive group at Tuscarora Yarns after the transaction is finalized.

Tuscarora President Peter J. Hegarty said the company does not anticipate any job loss or layoffs as a result of the merger. And Foil said the volume of work managed by the Gastonia office could grow.

The merger combines Tuscarora plants in Mount Pleasant, China Grove and Oakboro with the CloverTex manufacturing facility in Clover, which will all continue to operate.

Tuscarora, which was founded in 1899, recently constructed a natural yarn spinning facility. And the company plans to add new spinning equipment, expanding and enhancing its range of natural specialty yarns to fill the void left by the recent closings of other textile mills in North Carolina.

"With these two companies coming together, it gives us the opportunity for streamlining our production and getting into product areas that we didn't have the capacity to handle before," Hegarty said. "It's a perfect fit."

You can reach Business Editor Daniel Jackson at 704-869-1833.

The State: Sanford Cried Over Stimulus Funds

27 April 2009

Tintern Abby Inspired Tennyson's "Tears..."

Sanford cried over stimulus, according to Newsweek

Gov. Mark Sanford cried in front of a reporter when asked about his decision not to accept a portion of the federal stimulus money, according to an article in Newsweek magazine set to hit newsstands this week. Sanford, according to Newsweek reporter Andrew Romano, shed a single tear when answering a question about his decision not to accept all of the federal stimulus money due to S.C.

Sanford referred to the "silent majority" who he says agrees with him that the federal stimulus package is irresponsible spending.

Sanford has refused to tap $700 million in stimulus money due to S.C. unless state lawmakers agree to pay down an equal amount of debt. State budget writers say the state risks laying off thousands of teachers without the money.

Read the Newsweek article here. Sanford profile in Newsweek

Tennyson's Poem via Wikipedia:

Tears, Idle Tears"

Tears, idle tears,

I know not what they mean,

Tears from the depth of some divine despair

Rise in the heart, and gather to the eyes,

In looking on the happy autumn-fields,

And thinking of the days that are no more.

Fresh as the first beam glittering on a sail,

That brings our friends up from the underworld,

Sad as the last which reddens over one

That sinks with all we love below the verge;

So sad, so fresh, the days that are no more.

Ah, sad and strange as in dark summer dawns

The earliest pipe of half-awaken'd birds

To dying ears, when unto dying eyes

The casement slowly grows a glimmering square;

So sad, so strange, the days that are no more.

Dear as remembered kisses after death,

And sweet as those by hopeless fancy feign'd

On lips that are for others;

Deep as love,

Deep as first love, and wild with all regret;

O Death in Life, the days that are no more!

MN: Southern Spring Picnic @ Legare Farms

Spring picnic

Moultrie News Published: Monday, April 27

Take a step back into our Southern past with Legare Farms Spring Picnic. The picnic will be reminiscent of the yard parties our Grandmother held in the 1940's.

The first Southern Spring Picnic will be held on May 9th from 4 until 8.

Legare Farms' products will be served such as hamburgers, beef sausage, pork ribs, potatoe salad, sweet corn, and home made ice cream along with other dishes. We will play croquette, throw horse shoes, and run three legged races. Bring your musical instrument and jam with Ricky Rio. Ladies are encouraged to wear spring hats.

Tickets are $25 for 14 and up and $10 for 5-14.

Tickets are available through Legare Farms' office at 843-559-0788. Tickets will only be available in advance only so that we may plan our meal.

Post and Courier's Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
Sunday, April 26, 2009
VOLUNTEER CHEERLEADING COACHES NEEDED: The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department is seeking volunteer coaches for the Middle School Cheerleading program. Please contact Anne Selner at 884-2528 for details.
LOWCOUNTRY SENIOR SOFTBALL: For senior players 50+, 60+ and 70+ interested in joining Spring league (April-June). Monday and Wednesday nights at Cooks Field in N. Charleston. Voluntary Saturday morning practices. Duffie Stone 688-5325 or Rich Schiliro 884-1131.
CAROLINA WARHAWKS 10U TEAM TRYOUTS: Carolina Warhawks will be holding tryouts for its 10U travel baseball teams for the upcoming spring season. Low fees and great coaching. For information call Coach Tony at 834-6151.
CHARLESTON BEACH VOLLEYBALL AND SOCIAL CLUB: Coed 4's beach volleyball at Station 22 on Sullivans Island. Spring Volleyball is on going at 6:15 p.m. Monday for Competitive B and Tuesday for Competitive A. Pickup Games are every Sunday (thru August 23) at 5 p.m. Join as an individual, individual with friends, or team. For more information visit charlestonvolleyball.net or call Jeff at 343-7802.
MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION T-BALL AND MACHINE PITCH REGISTRATION: Registration for for Mount Pleasant Rec Dept.'s summer athletics, including T-Ball and Machine Pitch baseball, will take place through May 1. Visit any MPRD facility with the participating child's birth certificate to register for sports. Returning patrons may be eligible to register online. For information, 884-2528.
LEARN TO SKATE DISCOUNT AT THE CAROLINA ICE PALACE: We are offering 2 for 1 Learn to Skate classes. The cost for eight weeks of lessons is now $93.00 for two students and this includes skate rental and four free public skating passes. This discount is for new students. New classes are starting in May. Classes are on Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; Fridays at 10 a.m. or Saturdays at 11:20 a.m. For more information on this program please contact Stacey Mons at 572-2717 ext. 11 or smons@carolinaicepalace.com.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PITCH, HIT & RUN COMPETITION: Shockwave Baseball will host the free official skills competition for Major League Baseball on May 2 at 6 p.m. at the Gahagan Sports Complex. Aubrey Heflin 821-5988 or goshockwave@bellsouth.net or go to www.shockwavebaseball.net.
ADULT PRACTICE AND PLAY HOCKEY: Begins its new 10-week class May 4: Classes are Monday nights from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $125. This class will improve your skating, stickhandling, shooting and give you a better knowledge of the rules and tactics. Games vs. the Charleston Lady Rays Hockey Club. Matt 572-2717, ext 18.
MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING PROGRAM: Registration for returning participants in the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department's middle school cheerleading program will take place May 4-9. New cheerleader registration will take place May 11-16. Registration is available at the R.L. Jones Center, Park West or G.M. Darby Buildings. Anne Selner at 884-2528.
YMCA AT THE PONDS TINY TOTS SOCCER AND CHEERLEADING: Registration for kids ages 3-4 runs through May 8. Fees for soccer are $23 for Y members; $40 for non-members. Fees for cheerleading are $25 for Y members; $45 for non-members. Financial assistance is also offered. Robbie 771-2934 or go to www.summervilleymca.org.
SUMMERVILLE YMCA ADULT SUMMER SOCCER AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES: Registration for both will be held May 4-June 8. Coaches meeting will be held June 9. Seasons will run June 22-Aug. 14. Games will be played at Oakbrook Sports Fields. Cost is $38 for Y members; $53 for non-members. Johnathan or Barbara 821-1028 or go to www.summervilleymca.org.
WAYNE GOSS MEMORIAL HALF RUBBER TOURNAMENT: Will be held May 9 at James Island High School, 1000 Fort Johnson Road. Check-in time 8 a.m.; games start at 9 a.m. Contact Tee Morris at baseball_32_15@yahoo.com for details.
MOUNT PLEASANT RECREATION DEPARTMENT FALL MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Registration for the Mount Pleasant Rec Dept.'s fall middle school football program will take place May 11-July 31. Preseason football registration will begin May 26. Go to www.townofmountpleasant.com or call any MPRD facility for information on sports registration. Call 856-2196.
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH 5K FUN RUN & WALK: Will be held May 16 at Hampton Park in downtown Charleston. Registration is $15 before May 8 and $20 the day of the event. Pre-registration forms are available at www.namicharlestonarea.org. For iformation, Bryan Counts 792-6259.
NORTH CHARLESTON TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Plays weekly on Tuesday nights at the National Guard Armory on Mixon Avenue (across from Danny Jones Gym). The public is invited to come play from 6:15-10:15 p.m. All levels of play. Cost is minimal. For more information call Jerry 556-6149 or Clint 442-8780.
MONDAY NIGHT TENNIS: Weekly men's Monday night doubles tennis round robin at Maybank Tennis Center. Starts at 6 p.m. Call Marvin 762-0967.
Summper Camps
STEVE MEYERS' SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP: At Fort Johnson Baptist Church; June 1-5, June 8-12, July 6-10, July 20-24, and Aug. 10-14. K5-4th grades from 9 a.m.-Noon; grades 4-8 from Noon-3 p.m. Each camp is limited to 42 participants. Discounts for multiple weeks or multiple campers. Cost is $120 per week. Daily campers welcome for $30 per day. Coach Meyers 843-343-8427.
ED CONROY BASKETBALL CAMPS AT THE CITADEL: Individual Skill Clinic At Porter-Gaud June 6; Father/Son Camp June 12-13; Day Camp I June 15-19; Post/Perimeter Shooting Camp June 20; Day Camp II June 22-26; High School Team Shootout June 27-28; Day Camp III July 13-17 and Bulldog Mini-camp At Park West Gym (Mt. Pleasant) Aug. 3-6. For Information call our camp hotline at 843-953-5905 or email andy.fox@citadel.edu. online registration and information also available at www.citadelsports.com.
BOB WINCH'S CHARLESTON SOCCER TRAINING CENTERS AT THE CITADEL: Will be conducting soccer educational programs this summer for boys & girls ages 4-12. Full and Half Day programs offered June 8-12, June 15-19 and July 6-10. All participants will receive quality instruction, full uniform, soccer ball, water bottle, soccer gym sack. Lunch is also included for full day campers. Please go to www.citadelsoccercamp.com for an application or to apply online. Sibling discount.
YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP AT THE CITADEL: Youth football camp for ages 5-14 will be held on June 8-12 on the Citadel campus. Cost is $190. Additional $25 fee after May 30. Camp hours will be 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. and 9-11:30 a.m. on Friday. Any questions please contact citadel football office at (843) 953-5123 or go to http://www.kevinhigginsfootball.com to register online on print out camp brochure.
BISHOPS BASKETBALL CAMPS: Boys camp for grades 6-10 June 8-12 and June 15-19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $125 per session or $225 for two weeks. Girls camp for grades 6-10 on June 22-26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee is $125. Jeff DiBattisto @ 849-9599 ext. 54 or dibattisto@behs.com & Paul Runey ext. 53 or pruney@BEHS.com.
SKILL ACADEMY AND LINEMAN ACADEMY AT THE CITADEL: Skill Academy and Lineman Academy for grades 8-12 will be held on June 12-14 on The Citadel Campus. Cost is $135 if registered w/deposit by May 30. Additional $25 fee after May 30. Camp hours 1:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m.-Noon on Sunday. Any questions please contact Citadel Football office at (843)953-5123 or go to http://www.kevinhigginsfootball.com to register online or print out camp brochure.
ST. JOSEPH SUMMER CAMPS: Girls Basketball Camp June 15-18 for ages 7-14. Cost $80. Boys Basketball Camp June 22-25 for ages 7-14. Cost is $80. All camps are from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Mary Jo Stemple Volleyball Camp July 6-10 from 9 a.m.-Noon for beginners; 12:30-3 p.m. for advanced. Cost is $135. All camps will be held at the St. Joseph Family Life Center, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd., West Ashley. Call Ann or Al at 556-4611, ext. 10.
ASHLEY HALL PANTHER VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Learn fundamental skills such as proper serving, passing, setting and hitting techniques. Dates are June 15-19 and June 22-26 from 10 a.m.-Noon or rising 4th-6th grades and 2-4 p.m. for 7th and 8th graders. Cost is $125 per session. Dee Dee Smith at smithd@ashleyhall.org; 965-8452 (office) 817-3270 (cell).
CITY OF CHARLESTON SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP WITH STEVE MEYERS: at Daniel Island School: June 22-26 for K5-4th grade from 1-4 p.m. July 13-17 K5-4th grade from 9 a.m.-Noon; grades 4-9 Noon-3 p.m. Each camp is limited to 42 participants. Discounts for multiple weeks or multiple campers. Cost is $120 per week. Daily campers welcome for $30 per day. Coach Meyers 843-343-8427.
FUNDAMENTALS OF BASEBALL CAMP: Instructed by The Citadel Baseball staff . Father/Son Camp June 19-21 for ages 5-14 held on campus of The Citadel. Cost is $375. Day Camp June 22-25 held on campus of The Porter-Gaud School. Day Camp July 13-16 held on campus of The Citadel. Both day camps will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 7-17. Cost is $195 per camp. Call 843-953-7265 or go to www.citadelsports.com.
JAY MILLS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP: June 22-25 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for boys ages 5 to 14 @ Whitfield Stadium on the Charleston Southern Campus. For registration please call 843-863-7126.
ANTHONY JOHNSON BASKETBALL CAMPS: Come learn from former CofC star and current NBA Orland Magic point guard. June 22-26 IOP Rec Center and July 20-24 at CofC. For more info go to www.ajbasketballcamp.com, or contact Camp Director, Brendan Magee, at 559-3006 or 224-0606.
QUARTERBACK AND RECEIVER ACADEMY: For grades 8-12 will be held on July 1-3 on The Citadel campus. Cost will be $150 if registration and deposit are in before June 27. Additional $25 fee after June 27. Camp hours will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thurs. and Fri. Any questions please contact Citadel Football office at (843)953-5123 or go to http//www.kevinhigginsfootball.com to register online or print out camp brochure.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON COACH BOBBY CREMINS BASKETBALL CAMPS: Day Camp One June 28-July 2 for ages 6-rising seniors. Overnight Camp June 28-July 2 for ages 6-rising seniors. Day Camp Two July 27-31 for ages 6-rising seniors. Junior Cremins Camp Aug. 3-6 for ages 4-12. For information call (843) 953-8209, email robinsonk@cofC.edu or go to www.bobbycremins.com.
PAT DENNIS BASKETBALL CAMP: Three Great Weeks of Camp for boys and girls, ages 5 to 16. Learn from Pat Dennis, who has 28 years of Division I college coaching. Camp is held at Porter Guad School. Camp dates are June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17. Early drop off and late pick up is available. Call 762-4223 or e-mail patdennis24@yahoo.com
STEVE MEYERS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP AT PALMETTO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: Aug. 3-7 K5-4th graders from 9 a.m.-Noon; grades 4-9 from Noon-3 p.m. Each camp is limited to 42 participants. Discounts for multiple weeks or multiple campers. Cost is $120 per week. Daily campers welcome for $30 per day. Coach Meyers 843-343-8427.
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North Charleston Arts Festival

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North Charleston festival runs May 1-9 with offerings for all ages
Getting artsy
By Bryce Donovan (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Sunday, April 26, 2009

What began as a one-day community get-together at North Charleston's Park Circle 25 years ago has evolved into a 50-plus-event bonanza featuring some of the best local artists and performers showcasing their skills throughout the city.

Beginning Friday and running through May 9, this year's installment of the North Charleston Arts Festival figures to have something for all ages and tastes.

"Some festivals try to pinpoint certain demographics, but we're trying to get everyone," said Ann Simmons, arts coordinator for the city of North Charleston. "We've got events at assisted-living centers, farmers market, elementary schools. There really is something for everybody."
Last year, the nine-day festival saw more than 30,000 attendees. This year, in light of the troubled economy and the fact that the price for most events is just right (free), even more people are expected to visit North Charleston during the festival.

For the nine days of the festival, attendees can experience street dances, block parties, dinner theater, concerts, children's events, film presentations, theater performances, art workshops and demonstrations, art walks, outdoor sculpture competitions and exhibitions, photography and craft exhibits, a gem and mineral show, and an outdoor food court.

The real heart of the festival would have to be the Main Event on May 2-3 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center and Charleston Area Convention Center. It will feature free admission and free parking for more than 40 performances from national, regional and local performers on four different themed stages.

On May 9, the festival culminates with the grand finale at Riverfront Park featuring live music, tons of kid's activities and fireworks over the Cooper River.

In the end, the goal of the festival is not just to highlight local artists and performers but to showcase the city itself.

"I think a lot of people who come here are surprised to see what North Charleston looks like now," Simmons said.

For last-minute festival info, detailed descriptions of events, directions and ticket information, visit http://www.northcharleston.org/ or call 745-1087.

Bryce Donovan is a features reporter for The Post and Courier. Reach him at 937-5938 or bdonovan@postandcourier.com.