DI News History - March 22, 2018
TEN YEARS AGO – Berkeley County EMS unveils mass-casualty bus
In the March 20, 2008 issue of The Daniel Island News, a feature article spotlighted the Berkeley County EMS team’s preparations for a mass-casualty response. Bob Mixter, director of Berkeley County’s emergency medical services department at the time, and his staff unveiled a tool designed to treat mass casualties: an emergency room on wheels. “We’re the only 911 service in the Lowcountry region to own a mass-casualty bus,” Mixter said. “...It’s designed to take care of 34 patients at one time.” Mixter invited Daniel Island residents to stop by and visit the bus during the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament (now known as the Volvo Car Open).
In other news, a group of Daniel Island businesswomen teamed up for a worthy cause. They created a contest called “Spring Forward and Give Back.” The contest kicked off on March 20, 2008, not coincidentally the first official day of the new spring season. The most deserving nominee would be rewarded with a house spring makeover. “We know of so many people who are constantly giving to the community and now this is our opportunity to say thanks!” said the contest’s creator Angie Barnes of NaturallyMaid. “…It was really a thought about planting seeds, doing unto others as you would have done unto you, and how without this island I would not be in business. What a great way to give back.”
FIVE YEARS AGO – Learn about container gardening
Container gardening and tips for those getting their spring gardens planted were topics in a feature article in the March 21, 2013 issue of The Daniel Island News. Whether you are working with the space of an apartment balcony, or you simply enjoy the look and hobby of container gardening, there are a few basic tips and tricks that you can follow to help ensure that your efforts yield the most return – from fresh cut flowers to your own vegetable crop! The number and mature size of your plants will determine the size of the containers that you will use. In general, you will want containers anywhere from 15 to 120 quarts in capacity.
Container type tips:
• Wood: Containers made out of wood have good water retention, but may also become prone to rotting. If there is a wooden container that you are just in love with, treat it with preservatives but be careful to avoid penta, creosote and other toxic compounds.
• Terra Cotta: These containers are very popular for their aesthetically pleasing qualities, but it is terra cotta’s porous qualities that dry out soil, thereby making it a poor choice. Glazed ceramic containers will work well – just be sure holes are drilled in the bottom to allow for drainage.
• Fiberglass/resin: Lightweight, affordable and cold weather-resistant, containers made of fiberglass and resin are a nice option and come in a wide variety of styles and designs.
• Plastic: Semi-flexible and excellent at retaining moisture, plastic serves better as a container liner than as the main container, due to its quick deterioration in UV sunlight. Check out more information on this topic in this edition of The Daniel Island News, on pages 32 and 33.
Also in the news, Mac McBride, who had stepped down from his role as president of the Daniel Island Neighborhood Association (DINA) in January after serving a total of three terms in office, was selected as the recipient of the 2013 Harold Koon Award, an honor bestowed on the city resident who has demonstrated “continuous and outstanding volunteer service” to the neighborhood in which he or she lives. Read about this year’s recipient, Daniel Island resident Carina Buckman, on pages 2 and 10 of this issue!