 |
|
Volume 3 Issue 2 |
June 1, 2007 |
| Return to Archive Index |
Lettitor
By Heather Holbrook |
I married into a fishing family. Going back at least three generations, both the men and the women take the sport very seriously; it’s more than a hobby, it’s more like a passion (they love the challenge) with a purpose (bragging rights and a fish dinner). When Tim and I lived on the ICWW near the Cape Fear River in NC, I learned to tell time by the tides and the slant of our floating dock and how to throw a cast net. We fished a lot and I learned to appreciate its finer points, especially the taste of a fresh-caught wahoo on my fork.
The concept of a woman fishing ... Reeling in her own catch rather than just a patient wife in the kitchen ready to catch a fish in a hot frying pan. Some women I know have been both; Karen Florzak Boggs, Marian Dailey Holbrook, and, in her day, Ruth Moon Holbrook. All excellent with a six foot rod and a Penn-9 reel.
Starting as a seven-year-old catching perch with balls of Wonderbread at the Lake of the Ozarks, I have caught bonefish in the Keys and hooked my very first red drum when this photo was taken in the Pamlico Sound a few years back. With the weight of that enormous wild pink fish in my arms, listening to the drum drum drumbeat inside her before heaving her back into the Atlantic , I felt an exhilaration you can only get when you fish.
There’s a fine organization called The Carolina Lady Anglers. It’s the only all female saltwater fishing club in the Lowcountry. And according to www.carolinaladyanglers.org, the club is dedicated to promoting the sport of fishing in the area and raising money for breast cancer research. But wait, there’s more: The mission of the Carolina Lady Anglers also includes conservation, fellowship and good sportsmanship among its members and individuals; to promote education of marine resources among our members and the general public; to promote the family through the enjoyment of our marine resources; to promote saltwater sports fishing of all kinds. With its major fund raising event the annual "Fishing for the Cure”, they are proud to present the 10th Annual Inshore Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 2. Let’s go!
For the freshwater fisherwoman in your life, the Charleston Angler Reel Women's Beginner Fishing School Retreat is coming up June 13-16 in Asheville , NC . Just think, a long weekend in a beautiful place with instruction in casting, reading the water and guided fly fishing on Lake Logan private trout water. And it’ll be conducted by Starr Nolan of Brookside Guides in Asheville who has taught many fly fishing classes locally at The Charleston Angler.
Whether you’re surfcasting on Kure Beach , ice fishing in Sweden or trolling Lake Marion , hats off to the lady anglers of the world! |
IOP Letter Carrier wins National Safety Council driving award
By Harry Spratlin, United States Postal Service |
Henry Buckheister, a city l etter carrier in the Isle of Palms Post Office, was awarded the National Safety Council's top s afe d riving award given to professional drivers, the 'Million Mile' Award, on Monday, May 21, by Greater South Carolina District Manager Nicholas L. Rinaldi and Postmaster Lori Gates.
This award is given for one million miles of driving or 30 years or more without an at-fault driving accident and is the National Safety Council's highest safety honor for professional drivers.
One million miles is the equivalent of more than 42 trips around the earth.
"For the U. S. Postal Service, there is no higher priority than safety," said Rinaldi, "for our employees and their customers. In thirty -plus years of daily driving, Henry's safety record is perfect. Fewer than 10% of our delivery employees (in the United States) receive this award annually."
Lori Gates added that "Henry is a top pro behind the wheel who also gives his customers great customer service. Recognizing him also sets an example for all our employees to strive for the highest standards in safety." Henry Buckheister currently carries city route 1, primarily in the Palm Blvd. and Avenues 1st-23rd area.
The National Safety Council (http://www.nsc.org/usps/) is a non-profit, nongovernmental, International public service organization dedicated to improving the safety, health and environmental well-being of all people.
Since 1775, the U.S. Postal Service has connected friends, families, neighbors and businesses by mail. It is an independent federal agency that visits 137 million homes and businesses every day and is the only service provider to deliver to every address in the nation. The Postal Service receives no taxpayer dollars for routine operations, but derives its operating revenues solely from the sale of postage, products and services. With annual revenues of more than $65 billion, it is the world's leading provider of mailing and delivery services, offering some of the most affordable postage rates in the world. The U.S. Postal Service delivers more than 4 6 percent of the world's mail volume, some 207 billion letters, advertisements, periodicals and packages a year, and serves seven million customers each day at its 40,000 retail locations nationwide. |
Charleston County
SC 703 BEN SAWYER BRIDGE PROJECT
Location and Design Public Hearing |
Hearing:
Thursday, June 14, 2007 , between 4:00 and 6:00 pm . To be held at The Church of the Holy Cross in the Parish Hall at 2520 Middle Street on Sullivan’s Island. This meeting will be conducted in an “open house” format. Interested persons may attend this informal meeting at any time between 4:00 and 6:00 pm , in which Department representatives will be available to answer questions regarding the proposed project.
Purpose:
To provide an opportunity to review and discuss individually with representatives of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), preliminary plans for the proposed rehabilitation of the Ben Sawyer Bridge . The proposed improvements consist of widening the existing bridge to two 14-foot travel lanes (i.e., one in each direction), 1-foot brush curb on the east side and a 5-foot, 6-inch sidewalk on the west side. The proposed project extends approximately 1,700 feet south of Center Road in Mount Pleasant to approximately 600 feet north of Station 21½ on Sullivan’s Island . The project will address structural and safety deficiencies in regard to the existing bridge substructure, superstructure, electrical systems, mechanical system, and operator’s house.
Process:
Project details, including environmental documentation of the project's effects will be provided. Maps and drawings of the proposed improvements will be available and citizens may ask questions and provide comments regarding the possible social, economic and environmental effects of the project. Property owners and business owners on or near the project area are urged to attend. Another purpose of the hearing will be to gather information from the public or any interested organization of historic or cultural resources in the area.
Review:
Related maps and/or drawings, environmental assessment, and other pertinent data are available for public review at least 15 days prior to the public hearing at the SCDOT's Central Office at 955 Park Street in Columbia and at SCDOT’s District Six Office at 6355 Fain Boulevard in North Charleston . Additional information concerning the project may be obtained by contacting Program Manager Anthony Fallaw at 803-737-9932 in Columbia . Persons with disabilities who may require special accommodations should contact Ms. Karen Davis at 803-737-1549.
South Carolina Department of Transportation
|
| Return to Archive Index |
|
