Published by FRIPP ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER 2007
Island Services
CHIEF'S CORNER
Mike Binkowski, Security ChiefI recently attended a hurricane update at the Beaufort County Emergency Management office. William Winn, Director of Emergency Management and Lt. Col. Neil Baxley, Asst. Chief of Staff for the Beaufort County Sheriffs’ Department conducted the briefing. Several important things resulted from the meeting that I felt should be passed on to the owners and guests of Fripp Island.
The updated hurricane forecast for the Atlantic contains 15 named storms; eight of which will develop into hurricanes, and four of which will become intense hurricanes.
We urge Island residents to develop an Emergency Action Plan now, and not wait until we are faced with a storm. If the storm is above a Category 1, there will be NO Red Cross Shelters in Beaufort County. A storm should be judged not by its category, but by its impact on the Coast. A storm that affects the area north of us will result in minimum damage, whereas a storm that affects to our south will result in severe damage. The location of the storm’s impact, the category of the storm, and the position of the tides must all be taken into consideration when making a decision about its consequences for Fripp.
If the Governor gives a Voluntary Evacuation Order, we recommend that owners and guests leave at that time. Under a voluntary evacuation, all concerned may use whatever route they desire to get out of the county. If you wait until the Governor issues a Mandatory Evacuation Order, you will have no choice about your routes and must follow the directions of law enforcement. According to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the worst-case scenario in a Category 3 – Category 5 storm has a Beaufort County evacuation time of 12.7 hours.
The EOC has developed a new evacuation route for Beaufort County involving lane reversals, which will provide three lanes out of Beaufort County wherever possible.
The EOC must approve re-entry to Fripp Island. They have developed a Public Hotline for re-entry. Residents can get updated re-entry information by calling 1-800-963-5023. The FIPOA’s toll-free number, 1-800-838-6501, will also be operational, but should be used to find out about Fripp property, not re-entry.
If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the quality of life on the Island, or wish to discuss a particular problem, please contact me in person, by telephone at 838-4113, or or e-mail .
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KNOW YOUR OFFICERS: Jennifer Wingler
Mike Binkowski, Security Chief
This issue I would like to highlight Officer Jennifer Wingler. Officer Wingler has been a member of the Fripp Island Patrol since March of 2006. She is assigned as a patrol officer and as a gate relief officer.
Officer Wingler is originally from Champaign, Il. She and her family moved to Port Royal in 1995.
In her off time, Jennifer enjoys playing pool and spending time with her grandfather.
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IT'S TOUGH LIVING ON FRIPP ISLAND
Friendly FripperDuring a recent conversation with a friend, she told a story of a family friend in her hometown that went something like this. As the mother of several teenage children, she became concerned and irritated with their constant complaining about their lifestyle. It seemed their car was not good enough, school was a bore, their friends disappointed them, there was no excitement in their lives, and they had complaints about all levels of government. In an effort to put an end to this bickering, she began to respond to each of these complaints or observations with: "Yeah, it's tough living in the United States."
I've thought about this as I wander about the Island and listen to all the comments about what is wrong with where we live. And out of the same sense of frustration, I've begun responding in a similar manner. "Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island."
"I tell you, the deer are just eating everything in my yard, and I am tired of it." Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island.
"Have you noticed all those young children driving golf carts? It's just a wonder somebody hasn't been killed." Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island.
"You can hardly get out on the beach anymore, with all those tourists, and have you noticed how messy they are? Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island.
"It's just gotten to the place where we have to drive into town almost three times a week and with gas prices the way they are, I don't know what we are going to do." Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island.
"Have you passed by one of those lagoons lately? If we don't get some rain soon they are going to smell so bad we'll have to hold our breath when going by." Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island.
"I don't know what Security does with all of its time. You never see them stop and arrest anybody." Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island.
"Well, Security sure has been busy. Seems they are stopping anybody who does even the slightest thing out of the ordinary. Just last week they stopped me in front of the Beach Club and gave me a ticket for going 25 miles an hour." Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island.
"And those summer interns, when will they get serious about what they are supposed to do? Last week they were letting any good-looking girl who came to the gate into the pool. Don't even get me going on the pools." Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island.
"Have you noticed the marsh in the past several weeks? At about medium-high tide, right after a nice rain and about an hour before sunset, it is absolutely spectacular. You just can't describe its breathtaking beauty."
Yeah, it's tough living on Fripp Island.
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HOUSE NUMBERS
Al Sobol, Assistant Fire ChiefSouth Carolina law requires that all homeowners place 3-inch (3") house numbers of contrasting colors on their homes. Business locations must have 4-inch (4”) numbers. These requirements will assist the personnel of the fire department and medical responders in the event of an emergency call.
In the event of a fire or medical emergency, please call 9-1-1, not the fire station.
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FIPOA
General Manager's Report
Kate Hines, PCAM, CMCA, MCM, General ManagerSo, what’s up with the Deer program? That question has been asked a lot over the last three years. If you’ve been around that long, you may remember that in 2001 property owner Bob Hess headed a committee to see what could be done about our overabundance of deer eating all the plants and creating a traffic nuisance.
Culling was dismissed because of the proximity of houses and because we have quite a few environmental activists who suggested we look for alternate solutions. That solution came with a suggestion to try an experimental immunocontraception program created by Dr. Allen Rutberg of Tufts University in conjunction with the Humane Society of the United States.
John Dayner wrote a very thorough piece in the September 2006 issue of The Trawler – copies of his article are available on line at http://www.fipoa.org/news.html. I’d like to update you on progress since then.
In the formal report from Tufts and HSUS received this summer, the numbers reveal that the deer population density changed a little from 2005 – density of 186deer/mi2 to 175deer/mi2 in 2006. The sex ratio was 1 male to 2.1 females in 2005 compared to 1 male to 1.6 females in 2006. 55% of the females recaptured in 2006 were pregnant. One of the protocols used last year had a preparation change which made it ineffective, but the PZP protocol is working. In blood testing this spring, only 12.5% of the PZP treated females were pregnant versus 80% of the untreated females. What this means, in plain English, is that the program is working. Progress is slower than we would have liked, but we should see fewer and fewer fawns each year.
Remember that this experimental program can only benefit Fripp Island if it is allowed to continue. The program is funded by contributions only and the FIPOA and HSUS are grateful to those of you who help support the program. Please send your tax deductible check made payable to HSUS, to FIPOA, 225 Tarpon Blvd., Fripp Island SC 29920. Make note in the memo section "Fripp Deer." Please send your checks now.
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Security Staff Christmas Fund
Though we may find it difficult
to start thinking about Christmas shopping at this time,
please take a minute to mark your calendar
to mail your check to our Annual Christmas Fund
for our Security Staff
Checks should be made payable
to
Christmas Fund
and mailed (or delivered) to
Kay Santoni
135 Captain John Fripp Villa
Fripp Island, SC 29920Let's get into the spirit early,
to show all they are appreciated,
not only at Christmas,
but also all year long.
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Personality
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Budd Catlin
Tina M. Reeves
Budd and Carrie Catlin moved to Fripp Island in 1995. Budd graduated from the University of Rochester and served for five years as a navigator and radar observer in the Air Defense Command of the United States Air Force. After his stint in the Air Force, Budd worked for two companies in Rochester NY, then settled into a 21-year position with Morgan Construction Inc. located in Worcester, MA. He and Carrie are members of St. Helena’s Episcopal Church; they have three children and eight grandchildren.
After retiring and moving to Fripp Island, Budd decided that he would not be an idle retiree. Serving two years as a Fripp Island POA Board President and serving on many committees throughout 12 years of his residence, Budd has proven himself a viable contributor to our community. Budd’s contribution of time and knowledge to the FIPOA has been priceless, serving on committees such as: Government and Community Liaison, Ex-Officio Presidents, Security and Safety, Bridges, Bylaws, Building and Covenants. Budd served on the Club Advisory Board for two years and on the Food and Beverage Committee as well. Not only did Budd help to build our wonderful FIPOA Administrative and Security Building completed in 2002, he is currently serving as the Chair for the Community Centre’s Building Committee for Expansion. His contributions do not stop there: Budd is a Captain and Engineer in the Fripp Island Volunteer Fire Department and previously served as a First Responder.
In his leisure time, Budd is a participating member of the Men’s Golf Group, and The South Carolina Coastal Seniors. To remain in shape, Budd also works out regularly. He is a wonderful asset to our Island and that is why he has been chosen to be spotlighted for his volunteerism. A big thank you to Budd Catlin for his exemplary citizenship to the Fripp Island community!
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Community Centre
BINGO & WHAT IT TAKES
T. Thomas, Community Centre PresidentThe large crowds during the summer months keep the spirits high during the slow days of fall and winter. During the summer months, it is not uncommon to have over 100 men, women and children playing Bingo in our Community Room. In fact, the crowds are so large at times that some have to be turned away. But all of that will change when our new additions are completed.
The Community Centre obtained the Bingo operation from the Fripp Island Sea Rescue while Don Aldrich was our president. It has been a great outreach to the community, providing a late afternoon bit of entertainment each Tuesday from 4:30 to about 5:45, and it contributes to the expense of operating the Centre.
The Bingo operation is provided by five couples who rotate their task one Tuesday each month. The fifth couple takes over when there is a fifth Tuesday in a month.
Those currently serving are Hildy and Don Aldrich, Kerry and Rick Friesen, Maria and Lou Meek, Julie and Tom Glas, and Page Miller and Charlie Davis. Each team usually gets to the Centre by 4:00pm on Tuesday to set up the tables and chairs, the counter for the sale of Bingo cards and, of course, the mechanical paraphernalia necessary to call the numbers in random order.
Bingo cards are available at the door for $4 each, without a limit on the number each person may purchase. A minimum of 15 cards must be sold before the game can start. A card is good for each of the 12 games played. The amount of prize money for each game won varies, but there is a guaranteed total payout of a certain percentage of money each week. The last game, usually a blackout game, provides the greatest jackpot.
It really can be a great family affair, providing a chance to be together while having a great deal of fun. Usually at the end of the last game, those persons who played will help put the tables and chairs back into place. Why don’t you give Bingo at Fripp a chance: come by and join us any Tuesday afternoon.
Note: Hopefully, by the time you read this article, we will be well on our way in the construction of the additions to our facilities. Let’s certainly hope so!
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Development Information
THE PRESERVE ON THE MARSHES OF OLD HOUSE CREEK
John Dayner
If you’ve come through the gate on Fripp in the past few months, you’ve noticed the construction project adjacent to Springtide Village. From the activity and the posted sign, it’s obvious that work on a housing development is well underway. Interviewing Billy Peel, the developer for Joe Moody of JPM Ventures, gave us some details to pass along to you. Pam and Joe Moody, as principal owners, are also Fripp homeowners, as are Billy and Samantha Peel. The Moody’s will own a house in the development; the Peels are owners in the Fripp Group, Inc., and are full-time Fripp residents.
The project, The Preserve on the Marshes of Old House Creek, will have 13 houses of three Mediterranean/Charleston Row models – in the architect’s rendering above - between 2400 and 2760 square feet that will range in price from $850-955K. Mr. Moody worked successfully to rezone the property from commercial, which would have allowed up to 33 condominiums, to residential status for upscale single-family homes, “to preserve the aesthetics of the island,” Mr. Peel said. Prospective owners will purchase the lots through Fripp Island Realty and hire independent builders.
The initial grading exposed Fripp’s high water table, resulting in the pleasing addition of a pond to the plans. The developer will landscape the edges of that water with a variety of palms and grasses; the water itself with water lilies, cattails and a fountain. Pavers – paving stones - between the new McKensie Lane and the pond will increase parking capacity.
Lot, street and bike path development is proceeding according to schedule, with a mid-August 2007 completion. So far, prospective buyers have reserved five lots. Early September should see the landscaping done, with the first homes’ construction started at the end of that month. Mr. Peel projects that The Preserve will be finished by the summer of 2008.
After that, when you come through the gate and go past Springtide, you’ll see The Preserve’s tabby column, the pond, and the houses beyond adding to the first impression of Fripp Island.
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UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT ON FRIPP ISLAND
Page Miller & Jack RudyAlmost a year ago, a number of Fripp residents decided to form an ad hoc group to monitor development on Fripp in hopes of preserving the beauty of the Island landscape. Because we have been going to county Development Review Team (DRT) meetings and studying the ordinances, many of you often stop us and ask us what is currently going on. This article is an attempt to bring Fripp property owners up to date on several new developments.
The only development that we discuss here that has reached the stage of actually selling lots is called Out of Bound Cottages. This small subdivision of five lots is located in the area where the tent used to stand and is adjacent to the Ocean Creek Club House. The county approved this development well over a year ago. As of this writing, only one of the lots has sold.
Many backhoes and cement trucks have been present this summer at the development called Preserve on Old House Creek. Owned by Joe Moody, the 3.88 acre tract of land that makes up the Preserve is located between Springtide Market and the first water tower, across the street from River Club. Almost two years ago, the county’s DRT granted approval for the Preserve to have 13 31-foot wide lots on which to build 13 houses. When the building permit expired in February 2007, the DRT re-approved the development. A representative of the developer told us that by September the bike path, to be located between the road and the pond, and the circular access road that provides entry to the individual driveways, will be completed. After the county signs off on this development stage, the lots will go on the market. Buyers of these lots will be able to choose from three model homes of Mediterranean style, ranging in size from 2400 to 2750 square feet. The development company will not be in the business of building the houses. Each individual lot owner will contract with a builder of choice for construction.
The Tower Subdivision, located on Tarpon Blvd. between the Embarq building and the water tower close to the tennis courts, first appeared on the county’s DRT agenda in May 2006. After changing Fripp Island’s Planned Unit Development (PUD) to designate this plot of land residential instead of commercial, the Fripp Island Resort began a long series of negotiations with the county and residents over how many houses would be in this very narrow one-half acre that borders the marsh. From initial plans for five lots, the Fripp Island Resort scaled back the Tower Subdivision to two lots, which the DRT approved in May. The Fripp Resort plans to give the portion of land closest to the water tower to the Fripp Island Property Owner’s Association to be designated as open space. The Fripp Island Garden Club is currently in consultation with the resort on plans to beautify the area. The final plan allows the bike path to continue to go around the back of the water tower. The relocation of the bike path for the two residential lots and the building of curbs for the driveways will begin this fall.
The only large tract of undeveloped land remaining on Fripp Island is owned by the Wardle family. Now in the preliminary stage of development, the tract is named Sea Glass. It is located near the end of Ocean Creek Blvd. and across the marsh from Spyglass Lane. On June 13, 2007, Bill Wardle and developers Chris Darnell and J. K. Tiller Associates met with the county’s DRT for preliminary guidance regarding building height, parking spaces, and buffers for the proposed two building, 86-unit condominium project. The DRT has requested elevation drawings with existing trees to determine if the trees are tall enough to break up the view of the proposed 50-foot high buildings. As of July 20, no formal application for the Sea Glass development has been submitted to the DRT.
The most recent land transaction of note regards a tract of land along the Ocean Creek Golf Course. The deeds in the County court house, available on-line, show that on June 27, 2007, the Fripp Island Company, Inc. purchased the land abutting Wahoo that runs along the 16th fairway from lot 22 for over 1000 feet down the fairway. The Fripp Island Resort indicated several months ago to the Fripp Island Property Owners’ Association that they were planning to purchase this land in order to limit development along the fairway and to preserve the integrity of the golf course.
What attracted all of us to Fripp was the beauty of the beach, marsh, wildlife, tropical vegetation, and the scenic vistas. We understand that there will be new development on Fripp, but we also are sensitive to the language in the Beaufort County Code of Ordinances which states in Section 106-2 (b) ..."the unique and irreplaceable character of the county is the principal generator of its recent economic growth...Yet this new growth, if inappropriate or planned and managed poorly, could threaten and undermine the very characteristics that have produced it in the first place.” We will continue to study the county ordinances, monitor future plans, and attend county Development Review Team meetings to assure that the regulations, specifically the setbacks specified in the county ordinances for the development of NEW subdivisions, are followed on Fripp. If you have any questions contact Page Miller at Ppm40@aol.com or Jack Rudy at frippnotes@comcast.net.
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Trawler Line
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- FIPOA
- Fripp Island Resort
- Island Clubs
- In Memorium
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- Letters
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- The Marketplace
THE TRAWLER
Founded January 1978
Published by and for the Members of the Fripp Island Property Owners Association
Publishers: FIPOA Board of Directors
Coordinator: Tina Reeves
Editorial Committee:
Don Aldrich, Patty Patek, Phyllis Conrad, John Dayner, Gary Flynn, T. Thomas, Tina Reeves, Stewart DeWitt
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Board Meeting Schedule
September 8, 2007 - 8:00 am at the FIPOA Administrative Office
October 13, 2007 - 9:00 am at the FIPOA Administrative Office
(This schedule is subject to change.) All meetings are open.
Fripp Web Sites
FIPOA Home page - http://www.fipoa.org
Minutes from the last Board Meeting -
http://www.fipoa.org/minutes.html
HOT NEWS! Breaking information for Property Owners -
http://www.fipoa.org/hotnews.html
Gate Pass Email Form - http://www.fipoa.org/gatepass.html
F.Y.I. - http://www.fipoa.org/fyi.html
Governing Documents, Rules and Regulations -
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Fellow Fripp Island Property Owners
In the event that you have not heard, I am writing this to inform you that two former Fripp Islanders have died. On August 1st, Robert M. Garner, known to us as "Bob", died peacefully at his daughter Jane’s home in Burlington, WA. Bob and his wife Ginny were Fripp Island residents for 23 years. Ginny died this past Memorial Day. Both were avid golfers and bridge players, in addition to volunteering in many capacities on the Island. Memorials may be made to Fripp Island All Faiths Chapel, 205 Tarpon Blvd., Fripp Island SC 29920.
James "Jim" Chapman died July 30th in Ohio. While here on Fripp he too was involved in many capacities which included Managing Editor of The Trawler for many years, Fairway Club Regime President, FIPOA Board member, All Faiths Chapel Choir member, and many other activities such as scheduling and brochures for the Women’s 18 Hole Golf group. He also designed the beautiful stained glass window in the front of The Fripp Island All Faiths Chapel where his daughter Wendy was one of the first brides to be wed at the Chapel.
Don Aldrich
If you would like to write to the TRAWLER, please send your letter to:
Attention: Letter to the Editor
FIPOA, 225 Tarpon Blvd.
Fripp Island SC 29920
or email
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In Memoriam
Trigg Combs
Frances Sanders
Max Stubbs
Al Walker
Douglas Robert Wardle
Hank Wetzel
Dick Venable
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Buy a Brick Reminder
Would you like to see your name or the name of a relative or special friend in Davis Love Park forever?
You can purchase a brick by going to: http://www.fipoa.org/bricks.html
(donations go to FIPOA park projects).
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Fripp Island Resort
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE AWARD
Angela Spahn
Angela Spahn was born in Beaufort SC and has lived the last 13 years on St. Helena Island. She has worked full-time for the Fripp Island Resort in the housekeeping office for the past 11 years. In her spare time, Angie enjoys taking long walks, fishing, and is a big movie fan, new and old. Angie is a sweet, kind person and is a true team player. Congratulations, for winning the Employee of the Quarter.
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3rd Annual Fripp Club Championship
The 3rd Annual Club Championship will be held the weekend of October 5-7, 2007. The entry fee will be $30 and you may send in a check made out to: Ocean Creek Golf Course or make payment directly in the pro shop at Ocean Creek.
Once again, there will be several flights with awards for each flight including: women's and men's champoinship flights, women's, men's, senior's (over 60) and super seniors (over 80), as well as women's 9 hole flight.
Play will be on Ocean Point on Saturday the 6th and on Sunday the 7th at Ocean Creek with an awards ceremony on Sunday. The sign-in and general reception for the tournament will take place on Friday evening upstairs in the Ocean View Lounge during Happy Hour. Each participant will receive their gift tee packages and tee times for Saturday's play at this time.
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Boating & Fishing
Fripp Island Yacht Club
COMMODORE'S CORNER
Eric Gnau, CommodoreJuly and August are quiet months for the Fripp Island Yacht Club, as many of our members travel during these months. We held our Beaufort Boat Luncheon on September 14th, and the annual FIYC Golf Tournament will be held at the Ocean Creek course on Friday, September 28th. Both events promise a great time and we look forward to getting back together again after our summer break.
Our Bull Point picnic in June had 72 members in attendance and everyone enjoyed the feast prepared by Harry Merrill, Jr. The trip also illustrated how powerful wind and tide can be in our little corner of paradise, as can be seen in the photo above.
Bull Point is a great destination for a day on the beach. It is easy to get to from Fripp and only a short boat ride up the Story River, but Bull Point can be a little tricky. You have to watch out for the tides. If you anchor there on a falling tide and take a walk along the beach, you may return to find your boat sitting “high and dry.” A falling tide runs swiftly out to sea at Bull Point.
Another factor to consider in conjunction with the tides is wind, which sometimes makes anchoring a bit difficult. A prudent captain should carry two anchors when visiting Bull Point. Use the traditional bow anchor to hold your boat fast, but also carry a smaller stern anchor and set it to prevent your boat from washing up on the beach. This precaution is particularly important at Bull Point. And remember to anchor your boat with the bow toward the beach so the stern is in the deeper water. That way, if you do find the tide slipping out from under your boat, the heaviest part of the boat (where the engine is) will be in the deeper water and easier to push off the bottom. It is also wise to use a length of chain attached from your line to the anchor (6-feet will work) that holds the anchor down on the bottom. Bull Point has a soft muddy bottom and the action of waves, wind, and tide tend to pull up on the anchor, dislodging it from the bottom. The addition of chain to your anchor line will help prevent this movement from occurring.
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Fishing Tournament
Captain Ralph Goodison
Cobia Fishing In August: Charter Captain Don Kohlmayer and Alex Butler hold a 39lb cobia caught offshore near Fripp on Captain Doug Butler’s Boat.
I recently talked to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and even had the Director of Fisheries and Manager of Crab Studies on a Fripper nature cruise. Without a doubt, 2007 has been a mystery for our area. SCDNR is listing our crabbing, turtle, and shrimping season as an off year. Fishing around the 4th of July week slowed for over three weeks. I’ll let the experts figure out the mystery, but the good news is that inshore, near-shore and offshore fishing is picking up.Cobia normally gone in August are being caught; the tarpon season was slow, but redfish and shark fishing has been excellent. Near-shore spanish and blues, excellent; and deep water dolphins and wahoo are making a good showing with kingfish good. The great news is that sailfish were hot.
The Fireworks 4th of July Fripp Island Fishing Tournament was another tournament with good catches and happy boaters. Captain Tom Ogle and his crew of No Slack won the largest kingfish, weighing in at 31lb, 1oz. Captain Dave Turner and his crew on Tide Ride took second place with a 29lb, 9oz king. Captain Bill Coiun and his crew of Regulator 26 won the largest dolphin weighing in at 16lbs, 4oz. Marina manager Lewis Turner thanked all who helped with the tournament, including Sea Island Marine for The Captains Dinner prepared by Chef Doolittle and West Marine for prizes.
The next tournament is the Labor Day Kingfish Tournament on Saturday, September 1st, with the Captains’ meeting and dinner on Friday, August 31st. Normally the largest kingfish and spanish are caught. If you can’t join the excitement of fishing, come join the excitement when the weigh-ins take place at the marina on Saturday afternoon.
Enjoy some of the best fishing in the Carolinas at Fripp Island Marina. (you may click on the photos below to see them larger)
Crew of the boat "No Slack" win the Fireworks Tournament. Captain Tom Ogle and his crew win another Fireworks Tournament with a 31lb, 1oz kingfish. Also in the picture is a 2lb, 8oz spanish.
Stuart Mitchell holds an estimated 75lb sailfish caught by Bob Musial on the boat "Sugar Rene", with Captain Doug Wardle off Fripp Island in late July.
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FRIPP ISLAND SEA RESCUE
Paul FieldFor the two-month period ending July 31, 2007, our unit was involved in 16 cases encompassing 52 persons, 11 vessels, three jet skis, two Coast Guard helicopters, one inner tube and an all terrain vehicle unit. The incidents ranged from St. Helena Sound to Trenchards Inlet, including six around Harbor Island and four in Fripp Inlet. Disorientation, groundings, and night navigational errors were major problem areas. In one case, we transported Fripp Island Fire-Rescue EMT personnel to Capers Island related to an ATV accident with the victim being evacuated to a Savannah hospital by Coast Guard helicopter. Other incidents included an incorrect report that three persons were missing off a sandbar near Harbor Island and an intoxicated young man who went “boating” at 9pm in an inner tube during a thunderstorm in Fripp Inlet. Except for the vehicle accident, there were no serious injuries.
We welcome Bill Lyman, Gail Shinall, and Paul Sutton as new members.
Our training program with Coast Guard helicopters continues to be conducted in Fripp Inlet during nighttime hours.
To report a marine emergency, call Fripp Island Security at 838-2334 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 9-1-1.
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The Marketplace
Advertise with The TRAWLER, call Stewart deWitt, 838-5970.
“Please support our advertisers.”
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Splinters from
The Board
FIPOA General Manager, Kate Hines
Actions taken at the June 2007 Fripp Island Property Owners Association Board Meeting included confirming by resolution the officers elected for 2007-2008, reappointing all committees and their members, and creating a non-standing Grounds Committee. The Board also approved an update to the Board’s internal policy manual.
The Appeals Committee recommended changes to procedures for appeals to make the process more user-friendly, and the board approved the changes.
FIPSD Commissioner Rich Combes requested that the March 2003 agreement between FIPOA and FIPSD regarding the Inlet Bridge be amended to make the POA responsible for paying the insurance on the bridge. The matter was deferred until budget discussions this coming fall.
Resolutions for meritorious service for retiring Board members Tom Hunter and Bob Young were approved.
The July Board meeting included approving funding to make emergency repairs to crossovers #24, #26, and #31. Erosion had washed out the bases of five crossovers and the Board decided to repair three to see if the repairs would hold.
Another unscheduled repair was discussed regarding the footbridge over Blue Heron Lake. The General Manager suggested POA and PSD share costs to repair since a force main line hangs from the bridge. Costs will be discussed at the September FIPOA meeting.
The Covenants Committee submitted a working draft of the proposed covenants. The Board was asked to review the draft and ask questions, via the General Manager. In September, there will be an executive session to discuss legal questions with counsel. A timeline for adoption was also included with the draft.
The Board approved a resolution to replace the traffic counter, which sits at the entry to the Island. Changes to the FIPOA Rules and Regulations were also approved. To obtain a copy of the current Rules and Regs, please go to http://www.fipoa.org/rules.html. To see full minutes, please go to http://www.fipoa.org/minutes.html. The next POA Board meeting will be October 13th at 9:00 am.
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NEW OWNERS
6/5/07 thru 8/10/07
Steven & Cynthia Burke, Bristol TN
Robert & Laura Carlisle, Fripp Island SC
Robert & Jackie Heglin, Phoenix AZ
Michael & Janie Layman, Fincastle VA
Jonathan & Jerrel Mattson, Charlotte NC
Joan Moore, Gainesville GA
Mark & Natalie Phillips, Suwanee GA
Pine Grove Holdings LLC c/o Bennett, Marietta GA
Jason & Wendy Sellers, Blythewood SC
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Island Clubs
Fripp Island Friends of Music New Board Members
Lloyd Arnold
Doug Thompson and Ethie Morrison, co-Presidents of the Fripp Island Friends of Music, announced the additin of new Board members for the 2007-2008 program year. They are: Hildy Aldrich, Curt and Peggy Blake, Ellen and Greg Davis, Teresa Hergert, Lou and Marie Meek, Maurice Moore, Nancy Rudy, and Victoria Stauffer.
Retiring board members include: Sandy Buschur, Paul Cuffe, Barbara DeBartolo, Bob Doyle, Bobbi Herring, and Mike Pepin.
Doug Thompson announced that letters soliciting memberships for the coming program year have been mailed. All Fripp Islanders are encouraged to support this very unique and special organization.
- Programs scheduled for the coming program year include:
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007
David Addington reading Tennessee Williams
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2007
Newstead Trio – cello, violin and piano
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
D’Vine Trio – three women vocal group
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2007
Angela Blalock, soprano
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Yankee Celtic Consort – Irish band
Sunday, Apr. 27, 2008
Silverwood Duo – guitar and flute
All programs are scheduled for the Fripp Island All Faiths Chapel beginning at 5:00 pm and are followed by a wine and cheese reception in the Community Centre All Purpose Room.
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Fripp Island Women's Club
Page Miller
The recently elected officers of the Fripp Island Women's Club -- Bonnie Combes, president; Ellen Davis and Kerry Friesen, co-vice presidents; Sara Thompson, secretary; and Betsy Koehler, treasurer -- led the club in a most successful Cake Walk.
Guests of the Island enjoy the cakewalk.
Following the July 4th parade, the Cake Walk attracted a large crowd of all ages who enthusiastically marched to patriotic tunes with hopes of landing on the winning plaque when the music stopped. With an array of delicious cakes to choose from, the winners were all smiles. The Women's Club uses the proceeds of this annual fundraiser for beautification projects on Fripp. In the past, the club has refurbished the Audubon Park at the entrance to Fiddlers Trace, contributed to the development of Davis Love Park, and purchased benches that are placed around the Island. The Women's Club, which raised $1,645 from this year’s cake walk, wishes to thank all those who staffed the Cake Walk, baked cakes, made financial contributions, or purchased a ticket to participate in the festive event.
The first meeting of the 2007-08 year will be held on Wednesday, October 17, at 10 am. At that time, Angel Flewelling of Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), will discuss the work of CAPA and "Tea with a Purpose," one of a number of programs that benefit CAPA. On November 14th, Bonnie Wright of the Friends of Hunting Island will be the speaker. A holiday luncheon with special surprises will be held on December 5th and Jim Jordan, who following a career in finance became a novelist, speaker, and tour guide in Savannah, will present a program titled, "Antebellum Road Rage--Dueling in the Old South." The January 16th meeting will feature Island resident and novelist, Cassandra King, who will give a talk titled "You Can't Make This Stuff Up.” On February 20th Rene Sutton, a capable speaker and energy practitioner, will present a program titled “Rejuvenate Your Energy with A Whole and Holistic Approach.” March’s meeting will be the club’s biannual house tour. The final meeting of the year will be a luncheon on April 16th with a performance by the Sea Island Sound Quartet.
Membership in the Fripp Island Women's Club has grown significantly over the last several years. The Club ended the 2006-07 year with over 170 members. With a time for socializing following each meeting, the club offers a special opportunity for both oldtimers and newcomers on Fripp to gather for interesting programs and fun get-togethers. Please circle October 17 on your calendar and plan to attend the Fripp Island Women’s Club meeting and bring a guest or newcomer with you.
In her illustrated talk, the speaker enumerated the various activities offered to highlight each ecosystem, such as marsh creek kayaking and canoeing, beach walk, birding, and seining. Several programs, including Family Night with the Naturalist, Pritchards Island Tour, and Walking the Audubon Trail, are opportunities for all family members to participate. A new family activity, Fishing, includes a review of SC Department of Natural Resources regulations and examines types of tackle.
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Fripp Island Naturalist Speaks to Audubon Club
Arlene Jacquette
At the Audubon Club’s final meeting of the 2006-2007 year, Fripp Island naturalist Jackie Eckert detailed the extensive program she was organizing to teach owners and visitors about the three ecosystems that comprise Fripp: beach, maritime forest, and marsh. The program is based at the Activity Center, located near the south end of the Island, and is staffed by naturalist interns trained by Ms. Eckert.
In her illustrated talk, the speaker enumerated the various activities offered to highlight each ecosystem, such as marsh creek kayaking and canoeing, beach walk, birding, and seining. Several programs, including Family Night with the Naturalist, Pritchards Island Tour, and Walking the Audubon Trail, are opportunities for all family members to participate. A new family activity, Fishing, includes a review of SC Department of Natural Resources regulations and examines types of tackle.
The nature program continues its popular nature cruises on the Fripper, which allow the naturalists to demonstrate the life cycle and the formation of the marsh. The Junior Naturalist Camp tries to pique children’s interest in the denizens of nature by offering activities such as crabbing one day a week.
No nature program would be complete without a reference to the loggerhead turtles that nest each summer on Fripp. With its slide show at the nature center and evening turtle walk, the Fripp program is no exception. Complementing Ms. Eckert’s focus on turtles, Fripp Island Turtle Patrol Coordinators Tony and Karen Natoli reported at the meeting that the 2006 season resulted in 31 nests containing approximately 3500 eggs.
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Island Sports
COURTSIDE
The Fall Clay Court championships will be held September 28-30th, offering USTA Rating divisions along with age divisions. Deadline for entries is Saturday September 22nd at 6:00.
The sign up for the fall leagues will start on September 10th. The Men’s League will be held on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 2:00 beginning October 9th. The Mixed League will be held on Thursday afternoons, starting at 2:00 on October 11th. If interested in playing or substituting, please call the Pro Shop at 838-1504.
Ladies, don’t forget the Monday morning round robin. Sign up is on a weekly basis, so just call the Pro Shop by Sunday to sign up for play.
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Fripp Island Women's Golf Association
Joyce Zanone
Several of our members are away or enjoying company, so we have enjoyed leisure play this summer with 15-20 players each week.
September will get us back on schedule with the Par Six played at Fripp this month. Par Six is an inter club competition. A new tournament this year will be Exchange Day with Dataw and our first play will be at Dataw the end of the month.
The Member/Member tournament will be held October 2nd and 9th. Get a partner for this fun tournament and join us at Ocean Creek. One day is net better ball of the two, and the second day is a net total of the two.
The Club Championship will be played at the end of October.
You will find the sign up book at Ocean Creek Pro Shop. Be sure to sign up by noon on Monday to play with the ladies 18-hole group on Tuesday. Also, you may call 838-1535 to sign up. If you are not a member of the WGA, please ask at the Pro Shop who to contact. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
Watch the sign up book and bulletin boards for information regarding upcoming events.
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Fripp Island Men's Golf Association
Steve McKayBoth golf courses are in great shape and a big thank you goes to Char Cormier and all his staff. Several visitors from other courses in the area have visited and left with nothing but good things to say.
April was a busy month for the MGA. After the North/South Challenge, we participated in the LGA Rally for the Cure Tournament. Later on in the month, we invited the ladies to join us for golf and lunch at the firehouse. Harry’s Catering prepared a good meal we enjoyed with some wine.
April also included our annual Masters Tournament, which had 50 participants with three flights. The first flight winner was Steve McKay, the second flight winner was Steve Makgill, and the third flight winner was Bose Edmonds. No green jackets were awarded.
In May the Fripp Island Club had the annual Member/Guest Tournament, a three-day event with cocktail parties, and a great dinner and dance on Saturday night. May also included the annual Fireman’s Frolic. As usual, everybody received a quantity of golf balls of dubious quality, but everybody needs balls to sacrifice to the water gods of golf courses.
The MGA event of the month was our annual Memorial Tournament, which recognizes and remembers those MGA members who have passed on. This year the tournament was won by Mike Ashby.
In June we held our annual Fripp Cup event, our take-off of the Walker Cup in which two-man teams compete for six holes with best ball, six holes with alternate shot, and the last six holes as a two-man scramble. Our winners this year were Brian Sealey and Mike Ashby.
In July we had two-man teams compete against our pros, Char Cormier, Todd Strattan and Brian Carroll. Teams that beat the pros were able to double their money for credit in the Pro Shops. Our pros did well beating half of the MGA teams.
In September we have our first big event of the fall – the Flight Championships. This match play event runs for three consecutive weeks. The remainder of the year is filled with several special events including the Red Ball Tournament, Member/Member Tournament, and the Turkey Shoot.
We welcome all men club members to join us and enjoy these and many other golf events throughout the year.
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Men's 9 Hole Golf Association
Tom GioiosaTurnout on Wednesday for the Men’s 9 Hole Golf Association has been outstanding - let’s keep it up. Play for the month of September is at Ocean Creek and the tee time is 8am, so please try to get there 15 minutes early. Play for the month of October is at Ocean Point. The Pro Shop has been making up the teams based on our handicap, which is why we ask you to sign up before noon on Tuesday so equal teams can be made.
Remember to collect your winnings before December 31, 2007. The winners’ names are turned into the Pro Shop and this money can be used at any time during the year for purchase of Pro Shop items. You do not have to wait for December.
The sign-up sheet is always at Ocean Creek Pro Shop and membership is open to all men who are Club members. Come out and have some fun; it’s not too hot at 8 am!
On June 13, the 9 Hole Men invited the 9 Hole Women to play a round of golf at Ocean Creek with a cookout after the game. First place went to Dave Martin, Wylene Martin and Nancy McKay. Second place went to Tom Hunter, Gail Shinall, and Tom Gioiosa.
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Plumers Win 2007 Men's Memeber/Guest Tournament
Bob HessJoe Plumer and Joe Plumer Jr. are the 2007 winners of the annual Member/Guest Golf Tournament after winning a sudden death chip off over Phil Noyes and Fred Fischer. 38 men's teams participated in this year’s event with six individual flight winners. The flight winners were the teams of Gerry Burke and Elmer Knight, Noyes and Fischer, Robert and Steve DiBenedetto, Bob Hess and Neil Stam, the Plumers, and Jack McCauley and Matthew Poore.
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