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New park town 'jewel' - The Post and Courier

New park town 'jewel'
Hundreds brave heat to witness grand opening

BY PRENTISS FINDLAY (CONTACT)
The Post and Courier
Saturday, July 4, 2009


Tyrone Walker
The Post and Courier
Scores of patrons turned out Friday to be among the first to walk out along the pier at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. The pier will open for fishing today at 6 a.m.

Tyrone Walker
The Post and Courier
Herb Hinman and his wife Judy Hinman of Charleston take a moment to soak up the new view of Charleston from a bench along the pier at the park. 'It's so beautiful out here,' Judy Hinman said.

The Post and Courier
MOUNT PLEASANT — Memorial Waterfront Park, a project 10 years in the making, was unveiled Friday afternoon to an enthusiastic crowd of hundreds who fanned themselves against a steamy heat that blanketed the opening day ceremonies.

The $14 million, 9-acre park offers stunning views of the adjacent Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, which shades the playground where town resident Stuart Scott watched his four kids climbing and jumping. "I'm going to tell everybody it's a great place," Scott said. On such a hot day, he appreciated that the park designers had thought to put the playground in the bridge shadows.

Julia and Jay Rabhan explored the Visitor Center and the rest of the park. "It makes you proud to be a Mount Pleasanter," Jay Rabhan said.

The park's 1,250-foot pier, the area's longest, opens to fishing from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Afterwards, it will be a place to view fireworks launched at 10 p.m. from Patriots Point. The pier is near the park War Memorial, where area soldiers who lost their lives are remembered. A sculpture that is the memorial centerpiece will be unveiled at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Starting Monday, park hours will be 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Glenn Young of James Island paused to reflect on the names of the dead inscribed on a wall at the memorial. They ranged from locals who had lost their lives in the War on Terror to those who perished in the Civil War. "It's well done. It's very special recognition for those who gave their lives for our safety and security," Young said.

At the park entrance on Harry M. Hallman Jr. Boulevard, Jo Ann Coaxum beamed with excitement as she arranged her wares in the open-air Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion.

Usually, she works from one of the sweetgrass stands that dot U.S. 17. The pavilion includes interpretive exhibits that explain the rice plantation roots of basket making. "I know my ancestors are just applauding this venture. This is something that's making our craft stand out to the public," she said.

Officials at the ceremony said the new park will be a gateway to the town. "This will become the town's front lawn. Now, everybody can have a yard on the water," said Councilman Joe Bustos.

Former Mayor Harry Hallman, who retired recently because of Alzheimer's disease, said: "I think it's beyond our expectations. I'm very proud of it."

Acting Mayor Kruger Smith said parks play an important role in a community, and described Mount Pleasant's new park as an "urban jewel."

"Parks shape the quality of American lives," he said, and they provide a place for exercise, and a chance for recreation with neighbors and friends.

Councilman Nick Collins said the park "sets the town apart from any other town on the East Coast. When you come to Mount Pleasant, this is a must-see attraction. This personifies what Mount Pleasant is all about."

The state Department of Transportation donated land for the park, which was financed for the most part by the town. Admission is free. Parking will be 50 cents per hour, but it is free this weekend. The park is a short distance from a pedestrian walkway for the Ravenel Bridge.

Reach Prentiss Findlay at pfindlay@postandcourier.com or 937-5711

New Listing in Mount Pleasant SC

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1518 Macoma Dr,Mount Pleasant SC 29466 $500,000   4 br 3.5 ba 3469 sqft Single Family Exclusive listing by www.WandoHomes.com This is a beautiful home that is near Wando high school and the new Roper Hospital. It is handicap accessible with an elevator from the garage to the first floor, 2 masters with one very handi-capable from the height of the shelves to the custom bathroom/shower area, the other is 18X14 with 2 walk in closets. Two more bedrooms are located upstairs along with a great room which can be used as a media room or office. The entire house is wired with CAT5 so you can put your computers or tvs just about anywhere. The back yard is very private and the Hot tub on the deck will convey. Please take the time to check out this very open floor plan in this unique low country subdivision. Contact Brian J O'Shea for more information

ownership certificates for Charleston County homes

Charleston County News Release
MEDIA CONTACT
Name: Jennie Davis, Charleston County Public Information Officer
Phone: 843.958.4012
Email: jdavis@charlestoncounty.org
Release Number: 2888
Date: June 13, 2008
View Annual Ownership Certificate:http://www.charlestoncounty.org/pdfs/ATI-Certificate-Charleston-Draft-final-May2008.pdf
View SC Code of Laws 12-37-3110:http://www.charlestoncounty.org/pdfs/ARTICLE-25-only.pdf
Annual Ownership Certificates to be Mailed on Friday, June 27
SC Code of Laws 12-37-3160 (B) requires the County Assessor to annually mail an ownership certificate to certain property owners.
The Charleston County Assessor’s Office will mail Annual Ownership Certificates on Friday, June 27, to certain property owners in the County.
This mailing is a result of the legislation that occurred after the South Carolina Property Tax Reform Act of 2006 was enacted. This the first time Charleston County has been required to do such a mailing, which is due to the change in state law.
Approximately 31,000 certificates will be mailed. They will be sent to primarily property owners who are defined by law as “not natural persons,” meaning they will be mailed to those people who own real estate through a legal entity. A “legal entity” means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, unincorporated association, trust, etc.
The purpose of the certificate is to determine whether an Assessable Transfer of Interest has occurred. If it has, then the real property is subject to reappraisal the following year, beginning in 2008, for transfers that occurred in 2007.
In addition, a limited number of certificates will be sent to owners who may have transferred properties within their family.
About 80 percent of property owners in Charleston County will not receive a certificate. Anyone who does not receive a certificate does not need to be concerned with this notice.
According to current S.C. law, an Assessable Transfer of Interest (ATI) subjects the property that was transferred to reappraisal at current market value the year following the transfer. In other words, properties that were transferred in 2007 may be subject to reappraisal in 2008.
Prior to this law, properties were generally reappraised every five years in cyclical countywide reassessments. The last countywide reassessment in Charleston County occurred in 2005.
Failure to return the form and/or provide the information required may result in an unnecessary reappraisal of the property. Therefore, property owners who receive the form in the mail are strongly encouraged to return the form and provide the required information. Property owners are encouraged to include attached documents to the form that explain the circumstances of a transaction.
Substantial civil penalties apply if information is falsified. Some owners may want to consult their attorneys or accountants about specific provisions of the law or to confirm that a transfer is or is not an ATI.
If you receive a certificate and have any questions, contact:
Between June 30and July 25:
Call the Charleston County Assessor’s Hotline at (843) 958-4144 between Monday, June 30, and Friday July 25. This phone number is a temporary hotline that will connect you to appraisal staff who can answer your questions.
After July 25:
Call the Charleston County Assessor’s main line at (843) 958-4100 (the hotline will be disconnected after July 25).
To view the applicable portion of SC Code of Laws, and view the Annual Ownership Certificate, go to www.charlestoncounty.org.
SIDEBAR
Assessable Transfers of Interest (ATI’s) are not always obvious, and include many transactions that many people would not normally consider sales.
The following are a few examples of Assessable Transfers of Interest from SC 12-37-3150 (A):
Conveyances by deed or land contract
Conveyances to and distributions from trusts, and changes in the sole present beneficiary of trusts
Distribution of property (real estate/real property) under a will or by intestate succession
Conveyances by some leases
Partial interest sale of more than 50% ownership interest in a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, LLC, LLP or other legal entity
Change in use of agricultural real property, which subjects the property to roll back tax
Change in use of real property resulting from a zoning change
In addition, the following trading or stock transactions may result in an ATI:
Merger of two of more companies or the acquisition of company by another company or individual
The initial public offering (IPO) of the stock of a company, or the secondary public offering of a company
Transfer from one entity to another entity
Trading of stock of a privately held company
Public offer to purchase stock from present stockholders to gain control of a company

Take the time to thank those who protect us!

Luke AFB letter to editor... it is worth sending to a friend.

Luke AFB is west of Phoenix
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and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were. A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on theback. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group f-16's that disturbed his/her day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must have stung quite a bit.

The complaint: 'Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 A.M, a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns early bird special?
Any response would be appreciated.


The response: Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m .. , a perfectly timed four- ship fly by of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt.. Jeremy Fresques. Capt Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the President of theUnited States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured.. A four-ship fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer asks, 'Whom do we thank for the morning airshow? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.
Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr. USAF

MasterMind meeting with Charleston Investors

Wow what a great meeting. A group of 15 investors met at a local restaurant in North Charleston and discussed how to grow their business and find buyers for their properties. Some great ideas from email blasts blogs and radio shows. Give me a call and I will tell you the details of our meeting.
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Home in Mount Pleasant for Sale

Wow ... there is a great deal in mount pleasant ... I hope that one of my investors can jump on this one...