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Call Tony now at 843-422-6963. Melrose Course continues to be in great condition and the weather is just right. The Sportsman Lodge is open for your Corporate Events. The Equestrian Center is also open for horserides on the beach or just to stable your horse. Call Nicole at 843-341-2894. Don't forget that the annual meeting of the Melrose Property Owners will be held on March 24th at 10:00 a.m. at the Sportsman Lodge, Melrose. R.S.V.P for this really fun weekend event. Five new homeowners have purchased recently in the Melrose Plantation neighborhood on Daufuskie Island. Welcome to all these families. Eight lots have also sold to future homeowners. This is great to see the realestate selling and everything moving forward on Daufuskie Island. If you have any wonderful pictures, write ups or stories about Daufuskie Island, please feel free to email me at fuskiegirl21@yahoo.com and I will publish your post.

I remember many Valentine's Days or evenings I should say at Marshside Mama's on Daufuskie Island. It really is a very fun place to be, even in February. We have had very warm weather in the south for January and February consider booking your Valentine's Day Dinner or just a weekendend getaway this month to Daufuskie Island. Don't forget to vote! The DI Council will hold its yearly election on February 11, 2012 at the Mary Field School starting at 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The following candidates are on the ballot: John Coulter, David Helmuth, Chuck Hunter, Kaaren Montgomery, Terri Painter, John Schartner, Jodi Smith, Catherine Tillman. f you are unable to attend the day of the vote, proxy ballots can be submitted to Mr. Chris Hutton at P.O. Box 51,Daufuskie Island S.C. 29915. For ballot copies go to www.daufuskieislandcouncil.com. Ballots must be received by 3:00 PM on February 11. All proxies must be submitted with a copy of a a verification document. Valid verificat

The Daufuskie Island Elementary School invites you to: Italian Night at Marshside Mama’s Proceeds benefitting Daufuskie Island Elementary School February 14th (Valentine’s Day) Adult- $12 / Children $7 Includes dinner, dessert and beverage Musical Guest: Wendell Matthews Please make a reservation by calling Marshside’s at: 843-785-4755

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: Please join your Daufuskie Island Council for a "Meet-N-Greet" Sunday, January, 29, 3:00-5:00 PM at the Eagle's Nest at Bloody Point. This is not a meeting, but an informal gathering and an opportunity to meet current, out-going and present nominees. It is your time to discuss with them your comments, concerns and/or questions regarding our beautiful island. Spread the word and get involved... we need you! Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be complimentary. Cash bar for beer and wine. Please plan to stay for dinner if you can! See you on the 29th!! ********************************** And a word from our sponsor: Want to know which real estate company sold the most property on Daufuskie Island in 2011? For the answer go to www.thedaufuskiefrontporch.com ********************************** The DI Council will hold its yearly election on February 11, 2012 at the Mary Field School starting at 9:00 AM until 3

http://www.bloodypoint.com/ I will go ahead and bookmark it for everyone. Joe has a special love and appreciation for Daufuskie Island. He live's there, works there and is a part of the treasured island. Take a look at his blog for more info.

Guitar lessons are available on Daufuskie Island. Singer-Songwriter Wendell Matthews, now a Daufuskie resident, is offering guitar and music instruction. Matthews, a longtime professional musician and performer, is scheduling guitar lessons for beginner and intermediate students. Lessons will be conducted in the convenience of your own home. Contact Wendell at (843)325-5803 or wendellmatthews@gmail.com. Hear his music on the web at www.YouTube.com/WendellMatthews and www.reverbnation.com/WendellMatthews.

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following message from the Daufuskie Island Council: Please join your Daufuskie Island Council for a "Meet-N-Greet" Sunday, January, 29, 3:00-5:00 PM at the Eagle's Nest at Bloody Point. This is not a meeting, but an informal gathering and an opportunity to meet current, out-going and present nominees. It is your time to discuss with them your comments, concerns and/or questions regarding our beautiful island. Spread the word and get involved... we need you! Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be complimentary. Cash bar for beer and wine. Please plan to stay for dinner if you can! See you on the 29th!! The DI Council will hold its yearly election on February 11, 2012 at the Mary Field School starting at 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. A candidate forum will be held on February 4, 2012 at the Mary Fields School at 9:30 AM. This forum will enable candidates to discuss their positions and allow residents to ask questions. If