From the Mayor’s Desk
By Carl Beckmann
Good morning or good afternoon.
September has been a quiet month, so far. We are still seeing some tourists which are good for business. Unfortunately the tourist trade is almost a necessity. Our local businesses collect Hospitality and Accommodations taxes, which in turn, adds revenues to the city and is used as an offset for property taxes. We receive most of the funds back from the State but not all. We as locals should support all of the businesses on Folly. They are part of our City too.
Does anyone remember the “Faith Chapel” most recently located at 406 East Arctic? Those young enough to remember will have to think long and hard about this one. According to an article I received from Ms. Mabel B. Pace, the Faith Chapel was the first Church of any type to locate on Folly Island. Two books written about Folly have incorrect information regarding other churches being the first on the Island.
Speaking of history, I am always looking for old photos and news articles about Folly. I would like to “build” a pictorial history along with the news articles and place them in our library at City Hall. Bet you didn’t know we had a City Hall Library?
October, to me, is the one of best months on the beach. No people, no dogs, no trash, just you, the birds, the surf and your thoughts.
We are progressing nicely through Council discussion with the Re-write. Please join us some morning. Right now we are meeting on Wednesday mornings at 0900 in Council Chambers.
Have a great Folly Day!
