HAIG POINT CLUB, SCYC TO SHARE MEMBER AMENITIES

The Haig Point Club and Community Association on Daufuskie Island and the South Carolina Yacht Club on Hilton Head have created a reciprocal agreement to share member amenities. The South Carolina Yacht Club, located in Windmill Harbour, offers a range of amenities from yachting and sailing to fine dining and special events. It is part of the network of more than 700 clubs within the Yachting Club of America. Haig Point, located on Daufuskie Island, is accessible only by boat. The private community offers a Rees Jones Signature golf course, equestrian facilities and beachfront on Calibogue Sound.

Updates from The Daufuskie Front Porch, on Daufuskie Island, S.C. 29915

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the Daufuskie Turtle Team: Unfortunately we have had two Loggerhead nests disturbed on Daufuskie Island this season. "Loggerhead Eggs, Hatchlings, Adults, and Carcasses are Protected by Federal and state Laws." Please report any suspicious activity immediately to any member of the Daufuskie Turtle Team.Thank you for your support! The Daufuskie Turtle Team Susan Card 843 812-7608 Holley Miles 843 540-7328 Tammy Helmuth 843 247-5941 Robin Boedeker 843 530-3209 Kathi DeLeo 603 860-0567 Butch Miles 229 886-2450 Bill DeLeo 843 341-2432 ************************* Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday from 11AM until 1PM. Located at the County Dock at the end of Haig Point Road (next to Marshside Mamas) ************************** From the First Union African Baptist Church: Vacation Bible School is returning to Daufuskie. The week of July 15-19, VBS will be held at the First Union African Baptist Church on School Road. More details to follow, but let the excitement begin. ************************** From the Daufuskie Island Fire Dept: The Daufuskie Island Fire Department is having a Kids Day at the Fire Station on Saturday, July 27 from 12:00 Noon -1:00 PM. It's for all kids island-wide to meet the firefighters and the EMS crew, run the sirens and flashing lights, try on firefighting bunker gear and get sprayed by water from 75' in the air! And all kids, their parents and grandparents, too, are invited to enjoy our complimentary lunch of "Firehouse Fidos", our special hot dog lunch with all the fixin's. So come one down! Spot, our mascot, is looking forward to seeing you! ************************** From The Daufuskie Artisan Village: Join us for an introduction and celebration of The Daufuskie Artisan Village on Friday, July 12th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the home of Milton and Sara Deitch at 94 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point. Meet the talented artists and view their creations! Entertainment, Light Hors d'oeuvres and Silent Auction. Please join us in raising the roof and raising important funds for this community project. RSVP to Pat Beichler at bowwow@hargray.com or call 843-842-8999. ************************** For Sale: 1996 Chevy Blazer-4x4-high miles-Great dependable island truck w/ towing package $2650.Call: 843-842-9448 ************************* For Sale: Golf carts for sale, all used but with new batteries installed this spring. Yamaha 2- seat with small rear baskets, zip & snap cover and golf club straps: $1500 Club Car 4- seat cart with flip down back seat to convert to a flat bed and zip & snap cover: $3000 E-Z Go 4- seat cart with front extended bumper: $2500 Club Car 4-seat cart ... nothing special but she'll get you where you want to go: $1000 Please call Peter at 843.422.6024 for more info. *********************** Best regards, Paula Nickels Editor, The Daufuskie Front Porch www.thedaufuskiefrontporch.com

Try a "Scrap Iron Cocktail" at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company on Daufuskie Island, SC 29915

The Story of Scrap Iron In the early 1900's more than 2000 black African Americans lived on Daufuskie Island. They made their living from the oyster beds that surrounded Daufuskie. Oysters were harvested, canned, and shipped all over the world. Progress came to Savannah, Georgia and factories were built along the Savannah River. The Savannah River was polluted and the pollution flowed into the oyster beds around Daufuskie. The Federal government condemned the harvesting of oysters on the Island and 2000 people were out of work in one day. The exodus began and the population dropped to around 100 people when I came to Daufuskie in the '70's. The people that stayed had to make a living another way and they all knew how to make a great corn liquor and the ladies made wines. The men would load the corn liquor in small oyster boats and row or sail it to Savannah. Sometimes it would take a day to get there. In early days they would get 5 dollars for 50 gallons, but it gave them money to pay taxes on their land. When moving their cargo to Savannah they would frequently be stopped by the revenue officers and ask what they were carrying. They learned to cover the vat of corn liquor with pieces of scrap iron and would tell the revenue officers that they were taking the scrap iron to Savannah to sell to feed the family. They told this story so much that scrap iron became the name for liquor on this beautiful island. In-honor of this we offer a drink at The Old Daufuskie Crab Company, called Scrap Iron in honor of these ingenious bootleggers. Give it a try. I hope you enjoy it! - Wick Skurry