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PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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Alice and Jeff, who have been 6. LANGUAGE: What is something that is described as a "cakewalk"?
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SOLUTION ON PAGE 34
Community Partner.(Names, ages
and scenario have been changed
for privacy reasons)
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Chamber Board
Moving! Are You Prepared? votes Mike Robertson as
Chairman-elect
Q: I am really pressed for time to clean my house for the next
North Myrtle Beach, SC- Mr.
Mike Robertson has been named
chairman-elect of the North Myrtle
tenant/owner. What can the moving company do to hep me with this? Beach Chamber of Commerce
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors. The election
A: This all depends on the Moving Company's Policy/Procedures. took place on Thursday, January 8th,
during the board’s monthly meeting.
Robertson will succeed Ed Horton
One option would be for the movers to empty one room at a time while on July 1, 2009 the beginning of the
2009-2010 fiscal year.
loading. This may not be entirely feasible to the movers, but if they place Robertson has served on many
the furniture outside by the truck (or garage) and load the items as need- levels at the chamber. He currently
serves on the Executive Board
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ed then this would give you the opportunity to clean that particular room Committee and as the Membership
Council Chairman. Robertson also
while they proceeded to the next. This is all in accordance as to what the is a member of the City of Myrtle
Beach Fire/Rescue Educational
weather is doing at the time. Inclimate weather will not allow this type Corporate Team and currently
serves on the Franchise Advisor
of procedure. Careful on windy days too. Another option would be to
board for Damon’s International.
hire additional moving staff to complete the loading procedure faster. Robertson has lived in the North
Myrtle Beach area for over 20 years.
This procedure will add a little time or expense to your move by han- Now the Vice President of
dling some of the furniture twice but you will accomplish a dual goal. Operations for the local Damon’s
Restaurant Group, Robertson began
his career at the Barefoot Landing
location. Currently, Robertson is a
member of the investment group
which owns & operates four
Damon’s Restaurants.
“When I was first nominated as
Chairman-elect I was speechless. I
am honored and feel very privileged
to serve where so many of North
1,000’s of Satisfied Customers Myrtle Beach’s prominent leaders
have served,” stated Robertson.
• Licensed & Insured “The big thing I am looking for-
ward to is working with all the staff
• Workers Comp Coverage members. Marc Jordan is a terrific
leader and all of the staff members
• Local Or Long Distance are dedicated and take their jobs
• Labor For Loading & Unloading Available very seriously. I am in awe of how
Marc has each staff member in tune
• Residential & Commercial Specialists with their position; each staff mem-
• Senior Citizens Welcome
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• A Division of Family Inc, Since 1979
Hearts For Hunger
Flat Rate February 12
& Hourly By Barbara Streeter
Available
Hearts for Hunger is a
favorite local fundraising event
held each year around
Valentines Day at the Bodega at
Same Day 301 Main Street in downtown
Service Conway. This year Bodega is
collaborating with Conway
Available Rotary to bring you a memo-
In Most Cases! rable evening featuring
Bodega’s famous chocolate
fountain, luscious deserts,
803 Main Street delectable appetizers from area
restaurants, wonderful wines
Myrtle Beach, SC and live music.
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ber understands the significance of
our mission and the importance of
each Chamber Member. In addition,
being on the Board of Directors for
the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of
Commerce has been nothing but a
great experience. From my first
chamber planning summit in 2007
to the Board of Director’s vote of
confidence today, I feel honored to
be involved,” continued Robertson.
The North Myrtle Beach
Chamber of Commerce has been
Mike Robertson
serving the local community for the
past nine years. The mission of the
North Myrtle Beach Chamber of
Commerce is to be recognized as the
premier business organization serv-
ing the North Myrtle Beach area and
its business members by providing
quality products, programs, and
services while influencing issues
that enhance the economic prosperi-
ty of our community.
For information on chamber
membership call
(843) 281-2662 or visit
www.NorthMyrtleBeachChamber.com
You can purchase your tick-
ets at Bodega, Conway
Chamber of Commerce or from
any Conway Rotary member.
All proceeds from “Hearts for
Hunger” will benefit CAP, a
non-profit organization that
provides over 22,000 meals
each month to those in need in
Horry County. With the state of
the economy, CAP needs your
help more then ever. Tickets are
$35 per person and $65 per
couple. Call Debbie Stephens
at 843-248-9271 for more
information.
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A LT E R N AT I V E S C O N T E N T S B R I E F S A LO N G T H E C OA S T
COMMENTARY: Ten Bush Mistakes by Rich Lowry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Coach’s Perspective by Thomas H. Swank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 & 5 Loggerhead Sea The 2008 season for monitoring
sea turtles also included one
arrival of four cold-stunned sea tur-
tles from North Carolina brings the
Horry County’s Garbage War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
New VisitNC.com Offers Travel Guide Sweepstakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Turtle Nesting 7th Kemp's ridley, five leatherbacks patient count to an all time high of
FBI in Middle of Southern Holdings Cover Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Alternatives Feature:
Highest Year On
Record
and one green sea turtle nest. The
Kemp's ridley nest was the second
nest on record in South Carolina
12. With 12 sea turtles representing
three different species, this is a
great time to visit the Aquarium
Shaggin’ the Nights Away by Dariel Bendin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11
and was located about 2 miles from and take a hospital tour. You can
Loggerhead sea turtle nesting in the first ridley nest laid in 1992. get tour information, patient
Clemson Chemistry Professor Receives Regional Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
South Carolina closed as the sev- The temporal pattern of the updates and much more at
Sernea VS Zvonareva At Charleston’s Family Circle Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
“To Your Good Health” - By Dr. Paul G. Donohue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Now Here’s A Tip - By JoAnn Derson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Local First Book Gives to Three Children’s Literacy Programs By Mona Prufer . . . . . . . .15
enth highest year on record since
1980. The 2008 state estimate is
4,500 nests.
leatherback nests indicates that this
was one female that nested at least
five times along South Carolina's
www.scaquarium.org/STR.
DNR protects and manages
South Carolina's natural resources
NMB Chamber Present 9th Annual Awards Dinner by Jennifer Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 However, while the 2008 nest-
coast. by making wise and balanced deci-
ing season was productive, it did
Visionary Artist Kim Clayton Featured At Calabash Gallery by Dariel Bendin . . . . . . . . . . .16
not reverse the long-term declining
Strandings in 2008 (118) were sions for the benefit of the state's
EARTH TALK: “Letters”- From E/Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 greater than 2007 (92), but not dif- natural resources and its people.
Strange But True / Celebrity Extra / Salome’s Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 trend.
ferent from the 10-year mean of Find out more about DNR at
Literary Page: Chapin Library Book Sale by Mona Prufer/Best Seller Lists . . . . . . . . . . . .19 The South Carolina Marine
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133. Of these 118, 18 turtles strand- www.dnr.sc.gov.
Greg Norman’a Kicks Up Wine Dinner with Southwestern Flare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Turtle Conservation Program
ed alive (two were released, five
Southern Portraits Features Vittorio Santini by Ken Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 began in 1977 with beach manage-
ment research. The program further are undergoing care at the South
COMMENTARY: What Happened to Your Library by Chauncey Buchan . . .22 Carolina Aquarium, and 11 died
developed in the early 1980s with
Night Life & Entertainment: formation of the nest protection shortly after stranding).
In 2008, eight sea turtles were
19th Southern Comfort Lowcountry Blues Bash by Gary Erwin / Couch Theatre/ and stranding volunteer networks
admitted to the South Carolina
Beach Newz: Lowcountry Blues Bash By Dariel Bendin/ Dark Star Orchestra Brings along the coast of South Carolina.
Back the Dead at HOB Feb. 8 by Brian Howle/ Abbey Road Live! by Mona Prufer// Today, the program encompasses Aquarium's Turtle Hospital. The
Top 10: Music-Videos-DVDs-Movies /Concert Calendar / Tami’s Tune News- by Tami research, management, monitoring species include two Kemp's rid-
Ashley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 27 and education within the local, leys, four loggerheads and two
Coast Feature: regional and international commu- greens, and the injuries include par-
Myrtle Beach marathon! Feb. 12-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 nities. Find out more at: tial drowning, boat strikes and Loggerhead turtle building
Along the Geek Strand by Christopher A. Huff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 www.dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle/index.htm. cold-stunning. The Nov. 24, 2008, nest on Fripp Island.
Snow, Ice and War: Conway’s 1918 New Year by Betty Molnar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Contemporary Glass Show at Sunset River Marketplace by Dariel Bendin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Hyman, who was born in Hillsville, Virginia, Martin is a
Conway Chamber hosts Business Expo on Feb. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Conway National
Conway, is a graduate of Conway graduate of Carroll County High
Pine Lake Country Club Celebrates Grand Opening with Golf Sweepstakes . . . . . .33 Bank Honors High School and the University of School and Wytheville Community
Sports Clips Found to Speak at CCU by Mona Prufer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
LEARNING ALONG THE WACCAMAW - by Linda Ketron . . . . .35
Employees South Carolina-Coastal. She is a College. She is a senior customer
banking officer and supervisor of service representative at the Myrtle
CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 By Tom O’Dare the savings department at the oper- Beach office and lives in Myrtle
Twisting In The Wind / Paw’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
ations and administration center in Beach.
Chamber Board Elects Mike Robertson Chair Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
SUPER CROSSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
The Conway National Bank has
recognized three of its employees Conway.
Karen Martin has been with
The Conway National Bank was
founded in 1903 and has 14 offices
for their service records:
Marsha Jordan and Jennie CNB for ten years. A native of in Horry and Georgetown counties.
ABOUT THE COVER
Hyman are both being recognized
for 30 years of continued service to
the bank, CNB officials have
announced.
A native of Horry County,
Jordan is a graduate of Aynor High
School. She is a banking officer
and supervisor of loan operations at
the operations and administration
center in Conway. Marsha Jordan Karen Martin Jennie Hyman
North Myrtle Hires New Asst. City Manager Clinton, S.C., and the city admin-
istrator of Conway
Georgetown. He is a member of
and
By Nicole Aiello North Myrtle Beach City
Manager John Smithson. “I am the International City Manager’s
Steven E. Thomas has been looking forward to his experi- Association and lives with his
appointed Assistant City Manager ence and his assistance as the wife Janet and his children in
for the City of North Myrtle City continues to progress and Conway, S.C.
Beach. Mr. Thomas began work- develop.”
ing with the City on Jan. 13. Thomas graduated from North
As the assistant city manager, Myrtle Beach High School in
Mr. Thomas will supervise the
Human Resources and Support
1975 and then received a Bachelor
of Arts in History from the
Services Divisions as well as work University of North Carolina in
closely with the city manager, city Chapel Hill. He also received a
council and staff. He also will Master of Public Administration
oversee the City’s risk manager from the College of
and grants administrator. Charleston/USC program in 1996.
“I have always been Thomas has worked as the rev-
Head over to Studebakers Jan. 30. & 31 for Shaggin’
With the Stars. Cover: Jessica McAlhany and Sam West. impressed with Steve’s knowl- enue director for the City of North
See story page 10 & 11. edge and his desire to work in Myrtle Beach, town administrator
public administration,” said in Irmo, S.C., finance director of Steven E. Thomas
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C O M M E N TA R Y
10 Bush Mistakes
At his final press conference, President
Bush said pursuing Social Security reform
instead of immigration reform immediate-
ly after the 2004 election was a "mistake,"
as was hanging the "Mission
Accomplished" banner on the tower of the
USS Abraham Lincoln. Now home in
Texas, Bush should reflect on these 10
more important mistakes that shaped his
presidency:
--Not getting congressional buy-in on
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detention policy immediately after 9/11.
Going to Congress would have forced
more deliberation when the administration
was rushing into the hasty improvisation of
Gitmo and made it harder for Democrats to
grandstand once it became controversial.
--An ineffective management style. Bush,
the "CEO president," wisely wanted to del-
egate. Alas, the quality of some of his
Texas loyalists wasn't particularly high,
and when people under Bush failed, his
first instinct was to stand by them stalwart-
ly rather than to hold them accountable.
--Not replacing George Tenet after 9/11.
Someone should have taken responsibility
after the terror attacks. Tenet's exit would-
n't have prevented the WMD debacle, but
at least he wouldn't have been around to
give his dramatic "slam-dunk" demonstra-
tion in the Oval Office.
--Deferring to his generals. It wasn't until
his generals had nearly lost the war that
Bush fully stepped up to his role as com-
mander in chief, going around the brass to
order the surge, the most successful and
consequential initiative of his second term.
--Not taking charge during Hurricane
Katrina. As soon as National Weather
Service bulletins warned of the possible
destruction of an American city, Bush
should have rode herd on the tangled
homeland-security bureaucracy and, once
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the storm hit, federalized the response to
save New Orleans from the incompetence
and limited capabilities of its state and
local governments.
--Too much accommodation of a GOP
Congress. Bush got what he wanted out of
Congress at the price of looking the other
way from burgeoning earmarks and a
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creeping culture of corruption.
--Not reading enough history. Bush has
admirably applied himself to an extensive
reading program as president, but if he had
absorbed more history before taking office
-- particularly about military matters --
he'd have had a better grounding to make
important decisions.
--Refusing to settle the internal war within
his administration. The acrimony between
the State Department and CIA on the one
hand and the Defense Department and vice
president's office on the other was poison-
ous and debilitating. It hampered the pros-
ecution of the Iraq War and led to the
"Scooter" Libby mess.
--Underestimating the power of explana-
tion. By temperament and ability, Bush
was more a "decider" than a "persuader."
He's not naturally drawn to public argu-
ment, giving his administration its unfortu-
nate (and not entirely fair) "my way or the
highway" reputation at home and abroad.
--Ignoring health-care reform too long. By
the time Bush unveiled a serious and sensi-
ble health-care reform in 2007, it was
DOA, leaving Democrats with the initia-
tive on this crucial issue.
Oddly enough, many of Bush's mistakes
involve not being active enough or taking a
stronger hand. How that came to be so with
a president who believed so deeply in
strong leadership should long occupy
Bush, and fair-minded historians.
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
Editor-In-Chief Literary Editor
and Publisher Glenn Arnette, Holley Aufdemorte,
Mona Prufer
William E. Darby Dariel Bendin, Brown Bradley,
Feature Editor
Vice President Marilyn Newsome
Birgit H. Darby George Mihal, Mona Prufer, Tami Ashley
Dining Editor
Creative Director
Terry Jones
Michaela Wood
Beach Newz Editor Marketing Director
Jara Uzenda
Dariel Bendin
Travel Editor Marketing & Editorial North Myrtle Beach, Little River
Glenn Arnette, III Jack Gregory
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Proposed coal plant needs open
review of its needs, costs
By Frank Knapp, Jr
The S.C. Small Business Chamber of
Commerce and the S.C. Wildlife Federation
have called for an open review of a new
coal-fired plant being proposed by Santee
Cooper, the state’s public utility. We asked
the Santee Cooper Advisory Board, consist-
ing of five of our state Constitutional
Officers, to provide the same kind of objec-
tive and transparent vetting process private
utilities undergo through the S.C. Public
Service Commission.
While Santee Cooper could experience
some energy needs to fill a gap between
2013 and 2016 when a nuclear plant they
will share with SCE&G is to come on line,
the numerous financial and environmental
problems associated with the coal plant solu-
tion demand that we find an alternative path.
Construction cost projections by Santee
Cooper have been revised twice from an ini-
tial estimate of $1.99 billion to the latest
estimate of $2.5 billion. Final construction
costs could well exceed $4 billion if Santee
Cooper builds the two coal plants for which
they have requested permits.
Coal is becoming more expensive. On
Oct. 29, Santee Cooper announced its
intention to seek a rate increase next year
and already the rates of its electric cooper-
ative customers have begun to balloon. Pee
Dee Electric Cooperative has already
announced a whopping 23 percent increase
for January. Substantial increases in the
rates of other electric cooperatives are
expected to come in 2009.
At a recent hearing of the State Public
Utilities Review Committee, speakers repre-
senting the Electric Cooperatives of South
Carolina and the state’s private power com-
panies all acknowledged that Congress is
likely within several years to enact a system
of capping carbon emissions that will dra-
matically increase the cost of producing
electricity from coal. None of Santee
Cooper’s publicly distributed cost projec-
tions include these future costs.
The proposed coal plant will consume
much of the clean air cushion reserved for
future economic growth in Florence County.
County planners are already talking about
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Betta Fish
Twisting In The WinD
Didn't Have
to Die
how to avoid worsening air quality and the
threat of air quality “nonattainment.” That DEAR PAW'S CORNER:
would be a huge economic burden for the I'm writing regarding the column about the children who did-
region, since future and existing businesses n't take care of their pet fish. It seems to me that the consequence
would be forced to install more expensive of failing to take care of the Betta fish was that the fish died.
pollution control equipment or find a differ- Teaching the kids to be responsible is a wonderful thing; the par-
ent location to operate. ent was not being responsible.
The plant will emit 10 million tons of car- I didn't see the original letter, but apparently the fish wasn't
bon dioxide per year and thus contribute to being fed. The mother should've put it in her routine to accompa-
global warming. Our small business tourism ny the kids daily to their pet-care chores and verify they were
and outdoor recreation industries will be being accomplished. If the kids didn't want to do those chores,
threatened by higher sea levels and more she could've given the fish away. And if she was unable to fit
CMYK
severe storms that will destroy our beaches, overseeing the pet care into her schedule, she should have never
historic structures and waterways. Insurance gotten the fish in the first place.
costs will rise impacting businesses and res- I'm not accusing the mother of intentional animal cruelty, but
idents alike. definitely of being irresponsible. How can she teach responsibil-
The coal plant will emit 93 pounds of ity when she wasn't responsible herself? In the long run, if neg-
highly toxic mercury, 7,500 tons of sulfur lect is the cause of the fish's death, she, not the children, is
dioxide, 3,500 tons of nitrogen oxides, responsible.
almost 1,000 tons of soot into our air annu- On the positive side, she is correct to not allow the kids to
ally. Multiple landfills and ash ponds will be have another pet. Good for her on that count. - Beth
sited along the Pee Dee River and more tox-
ins will be added to an area infamous for its BETH: That's a sensible answer, Beth, and thanks. I got quite
mercury contamination. a few letters on this issue, many fairly hysterical. While I don't
For all the above reasons, we have asked condone the death of a pet due to neglect, I'm also quite sure the
the Santee Cooper Advisory Board to step in mother felt badly about what happened. If she didn't, she would-
and hold a public review on the proposed n't have asked me for advice on getting another pet.
coal plant. While DHEC has recently given That leaves one remaining question for my readers: How can
Santee Cooper a permit for the coal plant, her children prove to her that they are ready for another pet?
Smiling Borzoi
the agency has stated that it is only empow-
ered to determine if the coal plant will com-
ply with air pollution limits-not to deal with
Is Not Alone
any other concerns.
It would be preferable that Santee Cooper
fall under the jurisdiction of the State Public
Service Commission. However, for now DEAR PAW'S CORNER:
only the Advisory Board can shine the need- After reading your article about the "smiling" Borzoi, I want
ed light on the proposed coal plant. to tell you about my smiling Border Collie. "Jamie" will walk up
It is clear to most observers that such a to me with bared teeth, looking for a pat or a backrub. A smile and
review process will show there are options a head shake tells me she wants to go outside. There also is the
to meet the region’s power needs that are "hangdog" look with bared teeth when she knows she has been
economically superior and environmentally naughty. No growls, just smiles.
safer. Those would include energy efficiency Sometimes when I call her to come inside she looks at me,
measures, renewable energy sources, natural smiles and trots in the other direction! I wish I could read her
gas and excess capacity from our state’s pri-
mind. Jamie is such a quick study. Smartest dog we have ever
vate utilities. adopted. - Carol F., Conesus, N.Y.
We can and must do better for our small
businesses and people than a financial black DEAR CAROL: Thank you for sharing that! Jamie sounds
hole, 30-year pollution machine for a 3-year like a real character, all right.
manageable problem. A dog's "smile" often indicates submissiveness, and certain
Frank Knapp Jr. is the president and CEO of breeds like the Borzoi actually bare their teeth when they smile.
the S.C. Small Business Chamber of This is fairly uncommon in most other dogs -- if you're not famil-
Commerce (http://www.scsbc.org). iar with a dog that is baring its teeth, back away.
Still, Border Collies are indeed very smart dogs and quick
studies. They also just have that bright, alert, happy attitude that
There are no is the mark of a healthy Collie. I have a feeling that Jamie figured
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2009
Ongoing Events:
Every Monday: House of Blues
Service Industry Night - 12 a.m.
Free entry for all members of the
Service Industry that can provide ID
& proof of employment. All other
guests will pay a small cover. DJ,
nightly drink specials, etc. House of
Blues - 4640 Hwy 17-S, North
Myrtle Beach. 843-272-3000
www.hob.com
Every Tuesday: Fireworks
Spectacular - Broadway At The
Beach - 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy
a spectacular fireworks show over
Lake Broadway. 1325 Celebrity
CMYK
Circle, Myrtle Beach Phone: 843-
444-3200 www.broadwayatthe-
beach.com
Every Thursday: Pawleys Island
Drinking Liberally. Drinking
Liberally is an informal gathering of
like-minded left-leaners. Join us
starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Pawleys
Island Tavern, 10635 Ocean Hwy
(Behind "Mole Hole" in the Island
Shops off US 17). 843-237-5632.
http://livingliberally.org/drinking/cha
pters/SC/pawleysisland
Every Thursday: Square Dancing
- Grand Strand Strutters. 7p.m. to
9p.m. Mainstream and Plus Level
Square Dance, with occasional
Rounds, all in a friendly club atmos-
phere. (Class for new dancers is
from 6 to 7p.m.) Grand Strand
Senior Center (1268 21st Ave N.,
Myrtle Beach)
843-497-0470 or 843-650-2043
Now Showing at The Palace
Theatre: The spellbinding and mag-
ical Le Grande Cirque brings top
class entertainment to Myrtle Beach.
The show is perfect for all ages.
Tickets are available at the Visitors
Center. Also, Spirit of the Dance
presents The Magical Spirit of
27” WEB-100
Ireland featuring the Irish Tenors on
stage now in the Show Room. Call
the Theatre Box Office at 800-905-
4228 or 843-448-0588 for more
information!
Myrtle Beach Stamp Club
1st Tuesday of each month @ 7
p.m., Grand Strand Senior Center,
1268 21st Ave. North, Myrtle Beach
843-337-0087
VFW 10804 Friday night dinner.
Dinner and live music @ 6p.m.
Seating limited, reservations by
Thurs. required. $8 per person,
music only @ 7p.m. $3 per person.
Reservations and info: 843-399-
0877, Highway 57, Little River, S.C.
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Joseph Rainey-Slave, Barber,
Statesman - Rice Museum.
Exhibit tells the story of
Georgetown Native Joseph Hayne
Rainey.
Georgetown of the Late 19th &
20th Century - Rice Museum. The
exhibit chronicles Georgetown’s
transition from rice production to
lumber, livestock, & shipping.
Georgetown, SC. M-S, 10 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
843-546-7423
Needs Program, Canal St.
Recreation Center, Tues. & Thurs.
11a.m.-12p.m., A unique work out
program for individuals with special
needs. $5 city resident/$8 non-city
resident. 843-918-1485
Senior Bingo, Canal St. Recreation
Center, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12p.m.;
12p.m.-2p.m. FREE, bring a small
gift to share. 843-918-1485
Rape Crisis Center,
Adolescent & Adult Support Groups
for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m.
Myrtle Beach & Conway
448-7273 or 448-3180
Current Events:
Jan. 13 - Feb. 6
Sunset River Marketplace
Art Glass: Summerfield & Friends
group show opens. Works by Scott
Summerfield, J.J. Brown, Kakie
Willcox Honig. Hand-blown and
fused glass. 10283 Beach Dr. SW
(NC179) Hours: Tues. - Sat., 10
a.m. - 5 p.m.) 910-575-5999
January 29
The Killers with M83 - SOLD
OUT! Doors Open 7p.m. House of
Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S, Barefoot
Landing, NMB.
843-272-3000
January 30
The Wailers with Tomorrow’s Bad
Seeds. Doors Open 8p.m. House of
Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S, Barefoot
Landing, NMB.
843-272-3000
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Jan. 30 - 31
Shaggin’ With the Stars &
Competition Preliminaries
Studebakers, 2000 N. Kings Hwy,
Myrtle Beach. www.studebaker-
sclub.com.
www.shagnationals.com.
$20/night. 843-626-3855.
January 31
Little Big Town - Doors Open
7:30p.m. House of Blues, 4640 Hwy
17S, Barefoot Landing, NMB.
843-272-3000
January 31
The 1st Annual Brunswick Stew
Cook-Off! Sponsored by the
Brunswick County Chamber of
Commerce and Rourk Woods, the
event will feature live music, NC
Crafts and Foods, a Kid’s Play area,
a Beer Garden and more! So, you
think you can cook Brunswick
Stew?! Let’s find out! Individuals,
professionals, non-profits and local
media are invited to compete! For
complete details, call Megan Masser
at 910-754-6644, ext. 108.
February 1
“Bucksport Quilt Exhibit”
Show runs through Feb. 28
Mon-Sat
Horry County Museum
843-915-5320 Free
February 2, 9, 23 &
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
“When You Become the Parent”
Seminar Series
7 p.m- 8 p.m at 3810 Robert
Grissom Pkwy., Myrtle Beach
843-448-4496
February 3
Conway Chamber of Commerce
“Built A Better Business”
Workshop & Expo from
4 p.m- 7 p.m in the Conway
High School Commons Area
Free to the public
February 3
Myrtle Beach Stamp Club
1st Tuesday of every Month at 7 p.m
at the Grand Strand Senior Center.
For more information call 347-0087
or visit our website at
mb.stampclub.googlepages.com
Feb. 4 - 5
Sunset River Marketplace
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Collage: A Medium
For Everyone. Two-day collage
workshop with award-winning artist,
Miriam Pinkerton. $100, includes
most materials. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Register with gallery. 10283 Beach
Dr. SW (NC179) Hours: Tues. -
Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) 910-575-5999
MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com
Feb. 6 - 16
Lowcountry Blues Bash @vari-
ous venues in Charleston, SC.
Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, Big Bill
Morganfield and many more.
www.bluesbash.com 843-762-
9125.
February 7
“First Saturday Art Walk”
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Downtown Historic District
450.9232 Free
February 8
An Evening with Dark Star
Orchestra - Doors Open 7 p.m.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB.
843-272-3000
Feb. 9 - March 14
Sunset River Marketplace
Sweet Dreams: a Collection of Art
by Kimberly Dawn opens. Runs
through March 14, 2009. Local folk
artist Kim Dawn Clayton. Feb. 21:
Open house & artist reception, 2 - 5
p.m. Free. 10283 Beach Dr. SW
(NC179) Hours: Tues. - Sat., 10
a.m. - 5 p.m.) 910-575-5999.
February 11
“Blood Brothers”
Show runs through March 1
Theatre of the Republic
488.0821 $18-$22
Feb. 12 - 15
Myrtle Beach Marathon week-
end. Expo @ Convention Center,
2100 Oak St., MB Feb. 12, 5 pm. -
9 p.m. & Feb. 13, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Free, open to public.
Ripley Family Fun Run @
Ripley’s Aquarium, Feb. 13, 5:30
p.m.
RBC 5K @29th Avenue/
Broadway at the Beach. 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks @ Broadway At the
Beach, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.
Bi-Lo Marathon and Dasani
Half-Marathon Sat. Feb. 14, starts
at 21st Ave. N & Grisson Pkwy.
Michelob Ultra Bicycle Rides.
Feb. 15, 7:30 a.m. start @BB&T
Coastal Field. Register at Expo.
www.mbmarathon.com.
February 15 & 16
“Seasons of Love, The Love Songs
of Broadway”
Sunday & Monday
Theatre of the Republic
488.0821 $18
February 18
“Isn’t It Romantic?”
Wednesday 7:30PM
CCU Wall Auditorium
347.3161 $7-$9
February 18
Disturbed with Sevendust and
Skindred - Doors Open 7:30 p.m.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB. 843-272-
3000
February 20
Rodney Atkins with Lost Trailers -
Doors Open 7:30pm. House of
Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S, Barefoot
Landing, NMB. 843-272-3000
Feb. 21
Sunset River Marketplace
Open house & artist reception for
Kim Dawn Clayton’ s featured artist
show: Sweet Dreams: a Collection
of Art by Kimberly Dawn , 2 - 5
p.m. Free. 10283 Beach Dr. SW
(NC179) Hours: Tues. - Sat., 10
a.m. - 5 p.m.) 910-575-5999.
February 27
The Sub City Take Action Four
feauring Cute is What We Aim
For with Meg and Dia, Breathe
Carolina, Every Avenue and
Anarbor - Doors Open 7:30pm.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB. 843-272-
3000
March 1
Saints and Sinners Tour featuring
Hollywood Undead and Senses
Fail with Haste the Day and
Brokencyde - Doors Open 6pm.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB. 843-272-
3000
March 6
Morrissey - Doors Open 7pm.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB. 843-272-
3000
The Coach’s
MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com
Perspective
Alternatives NewsMagazine and
Coast Magazine will be featuring a
new column by life coach and moti-
vational speaker Thomas H. Swank,
CBC.
As founder and president of both
DevelopingFoward.com and
Executive Coaching International, it
is Tom’s vision to utilize his extensive
leadership background, sales and
motivational skills to assist organi-
zations and their people with the
process of “Developing Forward.”
Tom focuses on the development of
the client’s talents, abilities and
available resources for the purpose
of sustaining long term perform-
ance, the generation of dramatically
improved results and the enhance-
ment of both professional and per-
sonal value.
The Economic Crisis… The Bail-
Out… And You…
By Thomas H. Swank, CBC
“These are perilous times for the
federation.” Jean Luc Picard,
Captain of the Enterprise (Star Trek)
While the turmoil of current
times might seem like something
from a galaxy far away, this is not
“science fiction.” The economic cri-
sis, supposed bail-out and the result-
ant impact on business and peoples
lives… is all too “real”!
So, precisely “how” should you
or your organization manage these
difficult times and challenges?
Earnestly consider the following
perspectives which may serve you
and your organization well through-
out the remainder of 2008 and
beyond:
Step # 1: Refocus your “think-
ing” on what you need to do sur-
vive (and away from the negative
media).
Begin by seeking clarity in your
internal processing of the available
“facts” and valid information.
Remind yourself that there have
been many market corrections
before. In fact the “DOW” was at a
comparable low point just a few
years ago, in 2004. Also, be acutely
aware that interest rates are near
record “lows”… this is not the
Jimmy Carter era, when mortgage
rates were in the 17% - 18% range.
With these perspectives made
clear, refocus your intention and
attention on what you, or your
organization need to do in order to
appropriately manage your strategic
thinking and resultant planning. In
sports, it is believed that “Good
shots, are built on good shots”. In
business the same principle holds
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true, “Good thoughts are built on
good thoughts”! As I have cited to
you before, right thinking is the pre-
cursor to executing right action.
Step # 2: Address your fears.
I heard a news broadcast recently
which reported that “The American
people are anxious, and anxiety fuels
more anxiety.” This is clearly a pre-
scription for impending failure,
based on wrong thinking and
assumptions.
What ever your deepest concerns
or fears are… face them now!
Previous studies have determined
that what people fear is almost
always unfounded:
• Less than 5% of what we fear,
can we potentially do anything
about.
• Another 5% of what we fear, we
have no control over.
• The other 90% of what we fear
is not reality and will never even
happen.
So, reframe your concerns or
fears as challenges to be overcome.
Even better, restate them as goals to
be achieved. Now follow through
and rally your troops. Reassure the
members of your organization that
their fears are not appropriate, that
they should remain calm, and that
your organization is being proactive
in its response to market conditions.
If necessary, meet individually with
the organizations employees to reas-
sure them, dispel limiting thinking
or false assumptions.
Don’t fail to understand that in
order for your organizational staff
members to maintain good morale
and to be positively motivated…
then must be assured that everything
is going to be “OK.”
Step # 3: Appropriately
“assess” your present circum-
stances and business assets.
For many organizations and peo-
ple, making accurate assessments of
their current situation, can in itself
present a challenge. This is a crucial
step to undertake if you are going to
survive now, and prepare to thrive
tomorrow. If this somehow sounds
familiar, it is. It parallels an age old
axiom… “Live to fight another day.”
As for initiating the assessment
process, there is a key piece of
strategic thinking that you need to
apply to this process. You must first
determine:
• What do you or your organiza-
tion have the ability to directly “con-
trol”?
• What is beyond your ability to
exert control?
• What is insignificant or of no
importance at all?
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
With regard to making the actual
assessments, there is a virtual litany
of potential considerations. Focus on
the core elements of your business
endeavor by initially assessing:
• What is working well for you
right now?
• What are the core “strengths” of
your organization and your people?
• Reassess the talents, abilities
and available resources of the organ-
ization and its people; then take a
fresh look at how they can be better
utilized.
Step # 4: Reevaluate your
process for conducting business.
During times of economic down-
turn and soft market conditions, it is
important to remain focused on
“why” you are in business. What is
the “Vision” and “Mission” of your
organization? Do today’s economic
and market conditions necessitate
reevaluation of the organization’s
vision and mission statements?
Once you have revisited your
organizational “purpose”, there are
again strategically important actions
to be immediately taken:
• Communicate the redefined
vision and mission to every member
of your organization, in a clear and
succinct manner.
Thomas H. Swank, CBC
• Carefully explain to each and
every member of the organization
exactly what their “role” is, and
how their work directly contributes
to the achievement of the organiza-
tion’s vision, mission and goals; as
well as the potential for the compa-
ny’s future growth and resultant ben-
efits to its employees.
Step # 5: Conduct a thorough
sales and marketing review.
In times such as these, it is essen-
tial to accomplish more, with less.
There is also the necessity of work-
ing “smarter” than ever before. In
like fashion, it is also important to
return to our developmental roots.
The point of which is that the
process of development is from the
“inside-out.” Investing the time to
determine how to grow your organi-
zation from inside-out, is crucial to
your survival process.
Following are some primary con-
siderations for implementing inside-
out business growth:
• Develop, update or expand your
customer “referral” and “rewards”
programs.
• Determine how you can gain
additional or repeat business from
your existing customers.
• Survey both existing and previ-
ous customers to learn how to
improve your service and product
offerings.
• Determine who the primary and
secondary vendors are in your cus-
tomer’s business or industry.
• Develop strategic business
alliances.
Reliable business studies have
determined that it costs 5 times as
much to get a new customer, than it
does to keep one that you already
have. This fact alone should be
enough incentive to grow from with-
in.
Step # 6: Work more effectively.
Not only does your overall
organization need to work smarter,
they need to work more efficiently
and effectively. In conjunction with
Step # 3, your people can learn how
to be in “control” of both their time
and their schedule. While there are
only so many hours in a work day,
your people can maximize both pro-
ductivity and results with effective
time management.
Step # 7: Evaluate the opportu-
nities that are available to you
now.
While business may be on a
slower track in the short term…
Don’t fail to take advantage of the
time which is now available to you
to improve your skill sets, prepare
for busier times that will most
assuredly return, and to explore new
options or opportunities that may be
available to you. Whatever it is that
you’ve wanted to do and just haven’t
had the opportunity… now is the
time.
If you want to maximize your
future ROI… the time is ripe to
invest in the future of your organiza-
tion by investing in your people.
Consider the following key points:
• Sales. The typical sales repre-
sentative has been well versed in
knowledge and training regarding
the organization’s products and serv-
ices. Yet, on a universal basis sales
professionals have not received any
formal development training with
regard to the actual buying/selling
process, networking techniques and
protocols or effective prospecting.
• Management/ Supervision.
The vast majority of management
and supervisory positions are filled
as a result of promotions from with-
in business organizations. Through
hard work and dedication, “super-
workers” have earned the opportuni-
ty to then be promoted to supervisor
or manager.
While thoroughly indoctrinated
with their company’s operational
policies and procedures…these
managers and supervisors have
never been provided with appropri-
ate formal management develop-
5
ment training for the all important
roles and responsibilities which they
have already assumed.
• Leadership. You need only to
turn on the news to know that there
are multitudes of business execu-
tives and government officials who
are referred to as being leaders, who
clearly don’t exemplify the public
perception of what a leader is, or
even should be. Just because an indi-
vidual has had some degree of finan-
cial success, and resultantly gained
public visibility, does not qualify
them as a bonafide “leader.” The
simple truth is that the vast majority
of those individuals which are
referred to as leaders have again,
never had any formal leadership
development training.
Step # 8: Take a “fresh” look at
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your future.
Taking a hard look at the future
of your organization or yourself, is
far more important that you might
first realize. Simply think back to
2007… was your business journey
last year the same as the one you are
currently experiencing this year?
Are the results that you are currently
getting the same result outcomes
that you obtained last year?
As you and your organization
move forward toward the threshold
that soon awaits you in 2009, rest
assured that you will be again under-
taking an entirely new journey into
ever changing market conditions,
economic environments and techno-
logical advancements.
Neither time, nor the competitive
marketplace will afford you the lux-
ury of remaining where you are.
So, what will you do? What
actions will you take? How will you
prepare? Your “future” is waiting…
Tom Swank is a highly respected
executive coach, business strategy
consultant and motivational speaker.
He is the founder and president of
Executive Coaching International,
which is known for its development of
“High Performance People and
Organizations.” Tom is recognized as
an expert in the field of business
development and personal improve-
ment, as well as a contributing author
by SelfGrowth.com, the #1 ranked
website for personal improvement.
He is also a contributing expert
author to the #1 ranked website for
small business and entrepreneurs,
Evan Carmichael.com. Tom’s articles
are also regularly featured and high-
ly ranked on BizSugar.com.
Contact Tom at 877- COACH-10
or by e-mail at
TomSwank@ExecutiveCoachingInte
rnational.com.
To receive Tom’s “Results By
Design” and “The Coach’s
Perspective” newsletters which pro-
vide ideas and resources for success,
visit Tom at www.Executive
CoachingInternational.com.
Copyright © 2008 Executive
Coaching International / Thomas H.
Swank, CBC. All Rights Reserved.

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real transformation.
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exercises using various musi- Carriage House at
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resources, real peace of mind,
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Famous House Specialties
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Sport Clips Founder To Speak At Coastal Carolina University
By Mona Prufer
Gordon Logan, founder and
CEO of Sport Clips, will speak
Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. in
the auditorium of the E. Craig Wall
Sr. College of Business
Administration at Coastal Carolina
University. The talk, sponsored by
Wall College of Business Dean’s
Office and the Entrepreneur
Institute, is free and open to the
public.
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“Visits by national business In the early 1990s, Logan rec-
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another important element in the lack of competition in the men’s
quality business education Coastal and boys’ haircut market. He
Carolina University and the Wall assembled a top management team
College provide our students,” said and developed the unique Sport
Henry Lowenstein, dean of the Clips concept, which included
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United Way of Horry County Provides $50,000 in Emergency Funds
By Julie Kopnicky
The United Way of Horry
County has tapped its Emergency
Reserve Fund to help some of its
Community Partner agencies meet
an increasingly higher number of
requests for assistance. The
Executive Committee of the local
United Way voted to contribute
$50,000 towards rent and utility
assistance for first-time requests
being handled by the area’s three
Helping Hand organizations,
Churches Assisting People, and the
Salvation Army. All of the organi-
zations are part of United Way’s
Basic Needs Safety Net agencies.
“The Emergency Reserve Fund
was established a few years back to
help when disaster strikes,” said
Moments in time
THE HISTORY CHANNEL
• On Feb. 4, 1789, 69 members of
Congress cast their ballots to elect
George Washington the first presi-
dent of the United States. After
months of appearing to sidestep,
and even outright rejecting, the idea
of assuming the presidency,
SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Washington reluctantly accepted
Congress' decision.
• On Feb. 7, 1812, the most violent
of a series of earthquakes near
Missouri causes a so-called fluvial
tsunami in the Mississippi River,
actually making the river run back-
ward for several hours. One of the
tremors in the series caused church
bells to ring in Boston, more than a
thousand miles away.
• On Feb. 6, 1820, the first organ-
ized immigration of freed slaves to
Africa from the United States
departs New York harbor on a jour-
ney to Sierra Leone in West Africa.
The expedition was partially funded
by the U.S. Congress, which had
appropriated $100,000 to be used in
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Gordon Logan, Sport Clips founder.
Prior to founding Sport Clips,
Logan owned and operated salons
Doug White, president of United
Way of Horry County. “As we’re
realizing more and more each
month, the current economic
downturn now gripping the nation
is affecting our agencies as much
as any disaster they might face.
Our intention is that these addition-
al funds, which are grants above
and beyond the annual allocations
set for these agencies, will help
meet the urgent requests they are
now receiving for assistance.”
United Way of Horry County is
currently working to complete its
2009 funds drive. To date, around
$1,100,000 has been pledged –
with a goal of raising $1,475,000.
“Reaching our goal this year is
more critical than ever,” said
Dennis Wade, General Campaign
Chairman. “The needs are great
returning displaced Africans to
Africa.
• On Feb. 2, 1887, Groundhog Day,
featuring a rodent meteorologist, is
celebrated for the first time in
Punxsutawney, Pa. According to tra-
dition, if a groundhog comes out of
its hole on this day and sees its shad-
ow, there will be six more weeks of
winter weather; no shadow means
an early spring.
• On Feb. 8, 1924, the first execu-
tion by lethal gas in American histo-
ry is carried out in Carson City, Nev.
The executed man was Tong Lee, a
member of a Chinese gang who was
convicted of murdering a rival gang
member.
• On Feb. 5, 1937, President
Franklin Roosevelt announces a con-
troversial plan to expand the Supreme
Court to as many as 15 judges. Critics
immediately charged that Roosevelt
was trying to "pack" the court and
thus neutralize Supreme Court jus-
tices hostile to his New Deal.
throughout Texas. He earned a bach-
elor’s degree from Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, an MBA
from the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania and is
also a CPA. He is a former Air Force
officer and pilot and an avid support
of professional sports, especially
NASCAR.
Sports Clips is the official hair-
cutter of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW).
For more information, call the
Office of Marketing
Communications at 843-349-2017.
every year, but difficult times like
this place an enormous extra bur-
den on our community partners as
they work to help those who
request help. That’s why we’re ask-
ing everyone to please give gener-
ously to this year’s campaign.”
The United Way of Horry
County has been impacting the
local community for more than 35
years. It supports 38 Community
Partner programs that collectively
work to ensure successful youth
and children, support strong, safe
and healthy families, promote self-
sufficiency, and provide a basic
needs safety net. For more infor-
mation or to make a pledge to this
year’s campaign, call the United
Way office at 843-347-5195 or
visit its web site at www.liveunit-
edhorrycounty.org.
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Horry County’s Garbage War
By Staff Writers
The third act of the Horry County
attempt to establish a solid waste
monopoly over trash generated within
the county played out last week in a
workshop before Horry County
Council.
The fact that the county is attempt-
ing to establish a communistic form of
controlling the county’s waste was dis-
cussed in our last issue.
The discussion here will be more
specific with regard to the United
Haulers Association, Inc. et al. v.
Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste
Management Authority et al. decision
handed down by the U.S. Supreme
Court on April 30, 2007.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld
flow control laws (the laws which gov-
ern waste by the counties of Oneida
and Herkimer in New York state direct-
ing waste generated within those two
counties must be transported to the
authority for disposal.
This was the first time the Supreme
Court upheld flow control ordinances
and was seen by Horry County govern-
ment and the Horry County Solid
Waste Authority as an opening to
establish a flow control ordinance for
Horry County generated waste.
The proposed Horry County ordi-
nance would allow the county and the
SWA to decide where all waste gener-
ated in the county would be disposed
and what private haulers would be
allowed to receive permits from the
SWA to haul waste in the county.
Oneida-Herkimer
Background
The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste
Management Authority is a public cor-
poration established under the unique
public authority laws of New York
State. It is an agency of the state and, as
such, is not subject to most laws gov-
erning private corporations and not
subject to municipal regulation.
New York Public Authority Law
allows the levying of taxes and tolls by
the authorities it establishes as well as
the issuance of bonds and condemna-
tion of property by those authorities.
There is no corresponding type of gen-
eral state law in South Carolina.
When it was established, the
Oneida-Herkimer authority agreed to
purchase and develop facilities for the
processing and disposal of solid waste
and recyclables generated in the two
counties and issued bonds to cover the
costs.
The state law also read, “The
Authority is empowered to collect,
process, and dispose of solid waste
generated in the Counties. To further
the Authority’s governmental and pub-
lic purposes, the Counties may impose
“appropriate and reasonable limitations
on competition” by, for instance,
adopting “local laws requiring that all
solid waste . . . be delivered to a speci-
fied solid waste management-resource
recovery facility.”
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The two counties passed flow con-
trol laws that required all the waste
generated in the counties to go to the
authority for disposal.
The Supreme Court decision
upheld the flow control laws of the
counties partly because the agreement
with the authority included a provision
guaranteeing the counties would make
up any shortfall if the revenue generat-
ed by the tipping fees charged at the
authority’s landfill did not cover the
operating costs and debt service of the
authority.
The court’s decision was also par-
tially based on an |”environmental cri-
sis” that the counties faced in the
1980’s when, “Many local landfills
(used by the various municipalities in
the counties) were operating without
permits and in violation of state regula-
tions. These environmental problems
culminated in a federal clean-up action
against a landfill in Oneida County; the
defendants in that case named over 600
local businesses and several municipal-
ities and school districts as third-party
defendants.”
Federally ordered clean-ups of
landfills occur when hazardous waste
is discovered to have contaminated an
improperly lined landfill or have con-
taminated surrounding areas.
The “crisis” extended beyond
health and safety concerns. The
Counties had an uneasy relationship
with local waste management compa-
nies, enduring price fixing, pervasive
overchargine, and the influence of
organized crime.
In addition, the court noted that “by
requiring all waste to be deposited at
Authority facilities, the counties have
markedly increased their ability to
enforce recycling laws.”
New York State has specific laws
requiring recycling, South Carolina
does not. The court said the restrictions
imposed on interstate commerce by the
counties’ laws do not exceed their
(other) public benefits.
Horry County’s Money
Grab
When flow control was originally
proposed to county council at a
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
December 2007 budget workshop,
Horry County attorney John Weaver
and SWA attorney Emma Ruth Brittain
promoted the monetary advantages for
the county to establish such an ordi-
nance.
Weaver told council the flow con-
trol issue would include "more money
at large and more finances than any
decision the county government will
almost ever decide on."
Brittain told council members that
the Oneida-Herkimer decision "offers
you an opportunity to take advantage
of a revenue source on a silver platter."
She also said the revenue source
would be "very beneficial to the tax-
payers of this county" and offers the
county "the opportunity to capture a
significant amount of lost revenue for
many years to come."
However, the Oneida-Herkimer
decision acknowledged rigorous scruti-
ny must be applied to local laws, such
as flow control, because they often are
the product of “simple economic pro-
tectionism.”
Looking at the original arguments
by Weaver and Brittain, it is obvious
they were arguing for economic pro-
tectionism, what else can be deduced
from the statement, "the opportunity to
capture a significant amount of lost
revenue for many years to come."
That one statement may be enough
to demonstrate to a court the real rea-
son for the county passing a flow con-
trol ordinance and will not stand up to
“rigorous scrutiny” of “simple eco-
nomic protectionism.”
Other Problems for the
County
Other “public benefits” enumerated
in the decision also are not applicable
to the Horry County situation.
The SWA was established by coun-
ty ordinance, not state law. After its
organization, the SWA registered with
the S.C. Secretary of State as an
eleemosynary (non-profit) corporation.
The SWA operates under an “enter-
prise fund” independent from county
taxes. It cannot raise revenue through
taxes and does not have the right of
eminent domain. In fact, it does not
operate any differently from the many
private landfills throughout the state.
SWA revenue is generated from tip-
ping fees paid at its landfill and
expenses are paid from this revenue.
Those tipping fees are $26.50 for C&D
and $29.00 for MSW.
According to SWA statistics, it cur-
rently has over $30 million in reserve
fund balances, some of which are
restricted for future expenses and some
of which are unrestricted.
Several years ago, the SWA com-
missioned a study by R.W. Beck, Inc.
of Florida to study the authority's oper-
ations and charges.
One of the recommendations from
that study was a reduction in the
authority's tipping fees of $2.25 per ton
resulted. Instead of a reduction in tip-
ping fees, the SWA and the county
entered into an agreement by which the
SWA agreed to remit $2.25 per ton,
from the tipping fees for waste dis-
posed at the county's Hwy 90 landfill,
to the county to help pay for an
upgrade in public safety
communications
throughout the county.
The county has not
faced any type of envi-
ronmental crisis from
waste being generated in
the county and deposited
in landfills in other
counties.
According to statis-
tics filed with the S.C.
Department of Health
and Environmental
Control, over 97 percent
of all municipal solid
waste (household
garbage) generated in
the county is disposed at
the SWA landfill. The
remaining percentage is
deposited in the Georgetown landfill
under a joint agreement between the
SWA and Georgetown County.
The same statistics show 46 percent
of construction and demolition debris
waste is also disposed with the SWA
with the most of the remainder going to
a landfill in Marion County.
Horry County generates no haz-
ardous waste as defined in the federal
“superfund” laws and the SWA does
not accept hazardous waste anyway.
C&D are such things as concrete,
wood, asphalt, metal and other con-
struction materials.
The SWA already conducts recy-
cling operations at its current tipping
fee levels.
After apparently reading the court
decision for the first time, Weaver
changed his story by the time county
council first considered the flow con-
trol ordinance at its January 6, 2009
meeting.
There, Weaver provided a briefing
memorandum that said the purpose of
the ordinance is not to preserve the
$2.25 fee. He said the purpose was to
prevent efforts of private industry to
divert the MSW stream from the coun-
ty and insure all waste generated in the
county will be deposited in a landfill
that meets state and federal regulations.
There is no MSW leaving the coun-
ty to private landfills and all C&D
landfills that receive waste from the
7
county are permitted by DHEC accord-
ing to federal and state laws.
The ordinance does not produce
any new public safety benefits even
though Weaver tried to infer there
would be.
The SWA was charged by the coun-
ty at its inception to develop a cost-
effective, solid waste management plan
for the county.
C&D tipping fees at the Marion
County landfill are $15.50 per ton on
the average, according to DHEC
records. Those at the SWA landfill are
$26.50 per ton. It seems that a cost-
effective means of disposing C&D
waste would be to transfer it all to the
Marion County facility.
Shutting Out Private
Competition
Two local private haulers, whose
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businesses are small and located in
Horry County, told council how the
ordinance would affect their liveli-
hood.
Tim Lee, of Lee Disposal, LLC,
told council he had established a busi-
ness plan, entered into contracts and
purchased equipment for recycling
operations of C&D waste with the
waste ultimately being transported to a
landfill near Nichols where his agree-
ment provided for fees considerably
less than the SWA’s $26.50 per ton.
He said passage of the flow control
ordinance would cause his business to
lose money and violate its contract
with the landfill.
"The whole idea of a government
sponsored monopoly is wrong," said
Lee. "This ordinance has been pushed
through too quickly to fully view how
it will affect small businesses like my
family business."
Chris Burroughs told council he
provides dumpsters to construction
sites and hauls the trash from them to
his recycling center where he removes
cardboard and metal among other recy-
clable materials.
The remaining waste is hauled to a
Marion County C&D landfill in order
to save money, according to
Burroughs.
"With the decline of the construc-
tion industry, I am just hanging on and
have taken a second job to supplement
my income," said Burroughs. "If you
require me to haul to the SWA landfill,
it will put me out of business."
Weaver made disparaging com-
ments about both Lee and Burroughs
during his comments at the workshop.
We have a county ordinance that
differs significantly in its purpose from
the ordinances passed by Herkimer and
Oneida counties and upheld by the
Supreme Court. We have local busi-
nesses being significantly damaged, if
not put out of business, by passage of a
county flow control ordinance.
If county council ultimately gives
three reading approval to a flow control
ordinance, what possible good for the
general public results?
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Register for Marketing Workshop Tailored Pawleys Island Candle Store
To Artists and Arts Organizations
The Horry County Arts and
Cultural Council (ACC), formal-
ly known as Horry County Arts
and Cultural Enhancement is
partnering with Fox Marketing
Inc. to present a Marketing
Workshop tailored to area artists
and arts organizations. The work-
shop, which is open to the public,
will be held 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
February 28 at the Myrtle Beach
Area Chamber of Commerce,
1200 N. Oak St. The registration
cost is $10 for ACC members and
$40 for non-members and
includes all materials. The $40
non-member fee also includes a
one year membership to ACC.
Seating for the workshop is limit-
ed and registration prior to the
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Doors Open at 1:30 p.m., Program at 2 p.m.
Reception Following Catered by Tom Mullally
mentally friendly hotel in America
and graces the cover of the 2009
Official North Carolina Travel
Guide.
The Proximity has been award-
ed America’s first LEED®
Platinum status for its emphasis on
‘green’ construction and operation
practices, such as using one hun-
dred rooftop solar panels for heat-
ing water and geothermal energy
for the restaurant’s (Print Works
Bistro) refrigeration equipment.
Visitors who enter the sweep-
stakes at VisitNC.com or at 1-800-
VISITNC through February 28th
can also receive the Official 2009
North Carolina Travel Guide free
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February 26 deadline is encour-
aged.
To register, e-mail
skendrick@sc.rr.com or call
843-349-7122.
The marketing workshop will
assist artists and arts organiza-
tions in ways to grow their busi-
ness as well as identify and elim-
inate costly barriers to continued
business growth. It will help
artists and organizations create a
practical marketing plan.
“In these economic times,
learning how to effectively mar-
ket your art is essential,” said
Sandi Kendrick, Executive
Director of Horry ACC. “This
workshop will focus on provid-
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of charge. The sweepstakes is free
and open to the public.
Go to:
www.visitnc.com/sweeps/view/the
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sweepstakes to register to win.
The package includes:
• Two rooms for two nights at the
Proximity Hotel (for Friday,
Saturday or Sunday); a $1,200
value, plus a $200 gift certificate to
Print Works Bistro for dinner for
four and breakfast each morning
• A $150 gift certificate to Lucky
32 Kitchen & Wine Bar
• Use of bikes at Proximity Hotel
for rides along the adjacent
ing helpful tools to help artists
and/or organizations to become
better business people.”
The marketing workshop will
be provided by Kim Fox, owner
of Fox Marketing, Inc. and co-
owner of The Growth Coach®,
both located in Pawleys Island,
SC. Kim Fox started Fox
Marketing in 2001 and has over
25 years of proven professional
experience in the fields of
Marketing, Organizational
Development, and Management
& Staff Development. Barbara
Stanley and Kim Fox started The
Growth Coach®, a coaching
business dedicated to helping
Grand Strand small businesses
and entrepreneurs in August
2006.
For more information, visit
www.horryace.org or contact
Sandi Kendrick at 843-349-7122
or skendrick@sc.rr.com.
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• A round of golf for four or tennis
for four at Sedgefield Country
Club, home of the Wyndham
Championship
• A round of golf for four at the
Champions Course at Bryan Park
• A boat ride around Lake
Townsend
• Tickets for four to a concert, bas-
ketball tournament, or similar
event at the Greensboro Coliseum
Complex (depending on when the
package is redeemed)
• Tickets for four to a performance
at Triad Stage (depending on when
package is redeemed)
• A gift basket of locally grown
Owners of Candle Creations, a
full-service candle store and candle
factory, have changed the store’s
name to Isle of Candles. Located in
the Pawleys Island Hammock
Shops Village, Isle of Candles is
widely known for its unique soy
lotion candles - a soy candle that
when it melts, pools into a soy
lotion.
The store’s new owners, Kathy
and Bob Miller, changed the store’s
name and remodeled the retail
store, but they are still making the
same fragrant soy lotion candles
that people around the country love.
Today, these candles come in 48
fragrances, including Pawleys
Island, Cookies ‘N Cream, Energy
and Magnolia.
“We’re excited about running
the candle factory and retail store as
Isle of Candles,” says Kathy Miller.
“It better reflects the fun feel and
beach-like ambiance of our store
and gift products. We want people
to think of an island vacation get-
away when they dip into our soy
food products and wine from the
Greensboro Visitor Center (value
$200)
• A $250 shopping spree and a pri-
vate tour of Replacements, Ltd.
• Tickets to the Natural Science
Center and new OmniSphere
Theatre
North Carolina offers arts and
culture, unique lodging, charming
small towns and vibrant urban
locations. Explore the highest
peaks east of the Mississippi to the
300 miles of pristine coastline at
VisitNC.com, or call 1-800 VISIT
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lotion candles and the name, Isle of
Candles, helps set that tone.”
To use the soy candles as a lux-
urious lotion, simply burn the can-
dle until the pool of soy reaches the
container’s edge. Then extinguish
the flame and safely dip a finger
into the melted soy oil. The soy
lotion leaves skin feeling silky
smooth. Naturally rich in vitamin
E, Isle of Candles’ soy lotion can-
dles are natural skin moisturizers
and have been known to relieve
eczema, psoriasis, sunburn and
insect bites and diminish the
appearance of scars.
Since the name change, Isle of
Candles’ product line has expanded
to include soy lotion candles in sil-
ver tins. “These lightweight tins
come in three sizes so tourists can
easily get them home,” says Kathy.
Soy candles burn longer, cleaner
and cooler than regular paraffin
wax candles. They are good for the
environment and Isle of Candles’
soy lotion candles are good for use
on your skin.
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Pine Lakes Country Club Celebrates
Grand Opening with Myrtle Beach
Golf Sweepstakes
Erin Barrett
Winning Golfer to Receive First
Public Tee Time at Myrtle Beach’s
Original Golf Course as part of a
Grand Strand Golf Vacation
After 20 months and more than
$10 million in renovations to the
course and clubhouse, Pine Lakes
Country Club will celebrate its
grand opening on Saturday, March
14, 2009, and to mark the special
occasion, one lucky golfer will win
the first public tee time at Pine
Lakes and a Myrtle Beach golf
vacation.
One sweepstakes winner and
three friends will win the first pub-
lic tee time at “The Granddaddy,”
an invitation to attend the Pine
Lakes Grand Opening Ceremony
and the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame Induction Ceremony, four
nights of accommodations at the
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, a
round of golf at Myrtlewood Golf
Club and video swing analysis
from an instructor at the Grande
Dunes Golf Academy, during the
grand opening week, March 11-15,
2009.
Golfers can register for the
Grand Reopening Celebration at
PineLakes.com through Monday,
February 16, 2009. The winner will
be chosen at random and
announced online the next day.
Burroughs & Chapin Company,
Inc., owners and operators of Pine
Lakes, began the extensive project
to restore Pine Lakes Country Club
to architect Robert White’s original
1927 specifications in November
2006. Directed by nationally
known golf restoration architect
Craig Schreiner, improvements
were made to Pine Lakes to
enhance the playability and enjoy-
ment for golfers of all skill levels.
Committed to restoring the course
to White’s drawings as much as
possible, Schreiner established
continuity between White’s origi-
nal nine holes, with his own newly
created nine holes, to provide
golfers with an authentic visit back
to early 20th century Scottish golf.
Burroughs & Chapin also com-
mitted the same dedication in
bringing the grandeur and regal
stature of the once-great Ocean
Forest Hotel to the Pine Lakes golf
clubhouse. When the clubhouse
reopens, the result will be a refur-
bishment of a Myrtle Beach icon,
creating the ideal setting for golfers
to relax with a 19th-hole cocktail,
as well as host lavish weddings,
receptions, birthday celebrations,
holiday galas, family reunions and
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business or social functions.
In September 2008, Burroughs
& Chapin and Myrtle Beach Golf
Holiday announced the founding of
the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame to honor the men and women
who have played significant roles
in all aspects of the Myrtle Beach
area golf industry, from teaching to
playing; course design and con-
struction to administration.
Opening March 14th in conjunc-
tion with Pine Lakes Country Club,
the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame will be situated in the Pine
Lake’s new Hall of Fame Garden
adjacent to the newly renovated
clubhouse. Each inductee will be
memorialized in the garden sur-
rounding the Sports Illustrated
monument that memorializes the
birthplace of the magazine at Pine
Lakes in 1954.
“We’re very excited about
reopening Pine Lakes Country
Club after 20 months of renova-
tions,” said Bob Swezey, executive
vice president of golf and resort
operations for Burroughs & Chapin
Company, Inc. “By winning the
Grand Opening Celebration sweep-
stakes, a lucky group of golfers
will have the opportunity to be one
of the first groups to play Pine
Lakes as close to Robert White’s
original designs as possible. Our
goal with the renovations was to
bring back the grandeur and histo-
ry of Pine Lakes from eighty years
ago and we hope golfers who visit
will appreciate the efforts.”
About the Myrtle Beach Golf
Hall of Fame
The Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame was created in September
2008, in conjunction with Myrtle
Beach Golf Holiday, to honor the
men and women who have played
significant roles in all aspects of
the Myrtle Beach area golf indus-
try, from teaching and playing to
course design and construction and
administration. Opening March 14,
2009, in conjunction with the
reopening of Pine Lakes Country
Club, the Hall of Fame will be sit-
uated in the Pine Lakes’ new Hall
of Fame Garden, adjacent to the
newly renovated clubhouse. Each
inductee will be honored in the gar-
den surrounding the Sports
Illustrated monument that memori-
alizes the birthplace of the maga-
zine at Pine Lakes in 1954. A
seven-member Hall of Fame
Board, with votes, was created to
establish the bylaws and guidelines
for the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame; review membership nomi-
nations submitted annually and
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009 33
select the most qualified candi-
dates. Six inductees will be hon-
ored in the inaugural year, with
additional members inducted each
April on the anniversary of the
PGA of America’s foundation; in
honor of Robert White, the design-
er and first professional at Pine
Lakes, as well as the first president
of the PGA of America.
Pine Lakes Country Club,
Myrtle Beach’s first golf resort, has
served as the epitome of the tradi-
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tional golf resort since opening in
1927 as the Ocean Forest Golf
Club. Designed by St. Andrews,
Scotland native Robert White, Pine
Lakes put Myrtle Beach on the map
as the destination of choice for the
country’s wealthiest families.
Owned and operated by Burroughs
& Chapin Company, Inc., Pine
Lakes will reopen on Saturday,
March 14, 2009, after an extensive
20-month, multimillion-dollar
restoration project that transformed
the course and clubhouse back to
the status enjoyed in earlier days.
The restoration of the course was
directed by well-known golf course
architect Craig Schreiner who pre-
served many of the historical golf
corridors that made Pine Lakes
famous throughout the years. Pine
Lakes Country Club will also serve
as the home of the newly created
Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame,
which will also open in March
2009, and honor the men and
women who have played signifi-
cant roles in all aspects of the
Myrtle Beach area golf industry.
For more information, visit
PineLakes.com.
Burroughs & Chapin’s residen-
tial developments include the
award-winning Grande Dunes, a
2,200-acre four-star community
stretching west from the Atlantic
Ocean across the Intracoastal
Waterway. Burroughs & Chapin
has created numerous commercial
developments offering national and
regional name-brand shopping.
These include Broadway at the
Beach – an award-winning, 350-
acre festival shopping, entertain-
ment and dining complex sur-
rounding the 22-acre Lake
Broadway; Coastal Grand Mall, a
one-million-square-foot regional
shopping mall joint ventured with
CBL & Associates Properties of
Chattanooga, Tenn.; Seaboard
Commons; South Strand
Commons; Arcadian Shores
Commons; and many “jewel box”
centers.
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Conway Chambers Hosts Workshop & Tabletop Expo Feb. 3
By Bridgette Johnson
The Conway Chamber of
Commerce will host their “Build A
Better Business” Workshop and Expo
on Tuesday, February 3 from 4 p.m. to
7 p.m. in the Conway High School
Commons Area. The event is
designed to showcase the resources
and tools available to small business
owners. Small businesses are encour-
aged to participate in the table top
expo, as well as attend the free work-
shops offered during the event.
The event will promptly begin at 4
p.m. with opening comments provid-
ed by officials of the Conway
Chamber of Commerce, followed by
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the Workforce Development and
Continuing Education staff at HGTC,
Sherry worked for PNC Financial
Services Group for twenty-six years
in various roles, predominantly in
Training & Development, and in 2002
went to work for the Center for
Competitive Workforce Development
at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. Sherry and her hus-
band, Chuck, moved to Pawleys
Island in September 2007.
Sherry will present in Room A
beginning at 5 p.m. She can be
reached at 843- 477-2045 or by
emailat Sherry.Monheim@hgtc.edu.
Paul Thomas, Senior Area
Manager, United States Small
the opportunities available through
new group plans, Business True
BlueSM and the new Business True
BlueSM Value Plans (which are 15 to
30% lower in cost). Additionally, she
will discuss Personal True Blue,
which offers options for a sole propri-
etor or someone who might not other-
wise qualify for a group health plan,
such as a part-time employee or col-
lege student.
Learn how these different plans
might be of benefit to your company.
This is not a sales pitch, but rather an
opportunity to learn a great deal about
one of the Chamber’s most utilized
membership benefits.
Meet Lisa in Room C at 5 p.m.
assistance to those starting and/or
expanding a business. Consultation
through the SBDC is offered without
charge and clients are assured confi-
dentiality. Seminars are provided at a
nominal fee.
Janet’s SBDC workshop will
focus on the feasibility of a business
concept, personal goals and skills
analysis, the connection between per-
sonal and business credit, business
financing, start-up strategies, and
more.
Janet teaches a senior level busi-
ness management and entrepreneur-
ship course at Coastal and is co-
owner, with husband Gregory
Graham, of Snag & Drag Towing
es. Opened in February 2008, the
Business Center incubator offers
office space to new and expanding
businesses at a reduced rate in an
effort to assist small businesses with
growth opportunities through the
organization’s partnership with
SCORE and Coastal Carolina
University’s Small Business
Development Center. In addition, the
Business Center provides its clients
with access to a receptionist service,
fax and copy services, scheduled use
of its conference room, mail service
and networking opportunities.
Join Caren as in Room A at 6:30
p.m. She can be reached at 843- 248-
9019 or via email at carenparm-
ley@mtcedc.org, or visit online at
www.mtcedc.org.
Don Brook, Director of the Wall
FBI In Middle of Southern Holdings Cover Up
By Staff Writers
By the time a lawsuit was filed
in federal court in May 2002 by the
Southern Holdings plaintiffs, a
conspiracy to cover up the events
of June and August 2000 was
already well under way with the
knowing participation of both the
FBI and SLED.
To recap quickly, the federal
lawsuit, now resting in the 4th
Circuit Court of Appeals in
Richmond, VA, alleges conspiracy
and blackmail on the part of former
Southern Holdings shareholders
Ancil Garvin and David Smith to
take over Southern Holdings, oust
believe Spencer was at either.
The warrant was dismissed by
SC 15th Circuit Court Judge
Sidney Floyd in a court proceeding
held July 10, 2000 and filed with
the Horry County Clerk of Court’s
Office July 31, 2000 with the fur-
ther direction by Floyd that the ille-
gal entry be removed from the
NCIC “forthwith.”
On August 5, 2000, plaintiff
Rodney Lail, a former Myrtle
Beach police officer, called HCPD
to inquire about filing an incident
report on property removed from
the home during the illegal June 7,
2000, search.
Evidence submitted in the case
got nothing to hold him on.”
The unknown individual was
later identified as Hartness by
plaintiffs.
But Spencer was not let go.
Instead, his vehicle was searched
and he was later arrested for pos-
session of an illegal firearm, which
was actually part of a gun collec-
tion of Spencer’s properly stored in
the rear of the vehicle.
On April 20, 2001 a preliminary
hearing was held for the charges
against Spencer. The presiding
judge dismissed the charges for
lack of probable cause.
On February 21, 2001, Spencer
met with FBI agent Tom Marsh in
within five working days, closed
the case and stored the copies of
the police videotapes and audio-
tapes they had wrongfully been
given by Marsh.
After the victims filed the law-
suit in Federal District Court on
May 29, 2002, Spencer learned, the
FBI proceeded to cover up the
criminal use of the FBI-CJIS NCIC
system by law enforcement person-
nel who committed civil rights
crimes “under the color of law.”
The FBI provided fabricated
“Certified” NCIC reports to be
used in Federal District Court by
the Plaintiffs in response to a June
2, 2003 request from Sen. Lindsey
Graham’s office for a certified
NCIC report.
The fact they are fabricated is
their lawyers into a panic and
resulted in a November 23, 2004
letter from the Senior
Administrator of the S.C Insurance
Reserve Fund, Danny Parris to
SLED instructing SLED to take
possession of the tape from Lee.
By this time, Court Order 109
had been issued, instructing the
defendants to allow plaintiffs
expert Cain to examine the video-
tapes.
On November 30, 2004, defen-
dants’ attorneys, in violation of
Court Order 109, turned the video-
tapes over to SLED. The notation
on the November 30, 2004 SLED
chain of custody form notes the
reason for the transfer of the video-
tapes was “for shipment to the FBI
laboratory for examination.”

nine breakout workshops that will
focus on small business planning,
financing, education, marketing and
healthcare.
“The upcoming workshops have
been planned with the small business
in mind,” said Bridgette Johnson,
Executive Vice President of the
Conway Chamber of Commerce.
“The initial ‘Build A Better Business’
Workshop and Expo event will lead
into a series of future workshops that
will be offered through the Chamber.
It is our mission to open up the lines
of communication between existing
small businesses and the resources
and organizations that have the capa-
bilities to guide them through today’s
economic challenges.”
To acquire a registration form,
reserve space as an exhibitor or to
RSVP for the workshop, interested
parties should contact the Chamber
office at 843-248-2273 or via email,
bjohnson@conwayscchamber.com.
Speakers
Sherry Monheim, Program
Manager, HGTC Room A. 5 p.m.
Sherry Monheim is a Program
Manager at Horry Georgetown
Technical College. She will provide
an overview of HGTC’s Leadership
and Supervisory Programs, as well as
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Business Administration Room B
5 p.m.
Paul Thomas is the area manager
for the United States Small Business
Administration (SBA), which was
created in 1953 as an independent
agency of the federal government to
aid, counsel, assist and protect the
interests of small business concerns,
to preserve free competitive enterprise
and to maintain and
strengthen the
overall econo-
my of our
nation. The
organiza-
tion recog-
nizes that
small busi-
ness is crit-
ical to eco-
nomic recov-
ery and strength,
to building America's
future, and to helping the United
States compete in today's global mar-
ketplace. Although SBA has grown
and evolved in the years since it was
established in 1953, the bottom line
mission remains the same. The SBA
helps Americans start, build and grow
businesses. Through an extensive net-
work of field offices and partnerships
She can be reached at (803) 264-2480
or via email at
lisa.haddad@bcbssc.com. More infor-
mation is available on the BlueCross
BlueShield website at
www.SouthCarolinaBlues.com. Or,
to talk to someone for more informa-
tion on finding affordable insurance
options for your small business, con-
tact our area’s local BlueCross
BlueShield manager, Roxanne
Tilton, at 843-444-9068 or rox-
anne.tilton@bcbssc.com.
Mark Hess, Counselor,
SCORE (Counselors to
America’s Small Business) Room
D – 5:45 p.m.
Mark Hess currently serves as a
SCORE counselor throughout Horry
County. SCORE counsels America’s
small businesses and is comprised of
former business owners. SCORE
members assist small businesses in all
phases of business management
including start-up, business growth,
Service in Conway. A native of
Conway, Janet received an Associate
in Science degree from Horry
Georgetown Technical College, a
Bachelor’s degree in Finance from
Coastal Carolina University, and a
Master’s degree in Business
Administration from Winthrop
University. She has experience as a
commercial insurance agent, and
worked for more than 15 years with
Bank of America in both the
Commercial Lending and Small
Business Banking areas.
Janet will speak in Room E begin-
ning at 5:45 p.m. She can be reached
at 843-349-4010 or 843- 349-4009or
jpgraham@coastal.edu. More infor-
mation about the SBDC is available
online at www.coastal.edu/sbdc.
Marketing Professional
Roundtable and Discussion Room
F – 5:45 p.m.
Join some of the area’s leading
marketing professionals as they
Center for Excellence, E. Craig
Wall, Sr. College of Business
Administration, CCU Room B –
6:30 p.m.
Don Brook is the Director of the
Wall Center for Excellence in the E.
Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business
Administration at Coastal Carolina
University. The Wall Center for
Excellence is the career exploration,
development and placement office
exclusively dedicated to serving the
students of the College of Business.
The center prepares students for the
working world by bridging the gap
between the classroom and the busi-
ness environment. The center pro-
vides career counseling, experiential
training, semester long internships
with local and regional businesses and
placement assistance for graduation
business students.
Dr. Brook will speak in Room B at
6:30 p.m. More information about the
Wall Center for Excellence is avail-
able at www.coastal.edu or by con-
tacting Dr. Brook at 843- 349-6486 or
dbrook@coastal.edu.
Bridgette Johnson, Executive
Vice President Conway Chamber
of Commerce Room C – 6:30 p.m.
Bridgette Johnson is the Executive
Vice President of the Conway
president James Spencer, a plaintiff
in the case, and destroy the reputa-
tion of the corporation
Garvin contacted Harold
Hartness, a private investigator in
North Carolina, who is currently
serving a federal prison sentence
for fraud, conspiracy and other
charges from a related type of case
in Asheville, NC.
Hartness orchestrated the place-
ment of an illegal fugitive warrant
entry into the National Crime
Information Center, saying
Spencer was wanted in North
Carolina on a charge of Civil
Contempt and extradition would
not be waived.
Hartness then contacted the
Horry County Sheriff’s
Department to let deputies know
Spencer was listed in the NCIC as
being wanted in North Carolina.
Spencer and his mother, Doris
Holt, were living in Horry County
at the time.
Horry County Sheriff’s Deputy
Al Allen obtained an arrest warrant
for Spencer based on the “invalid
and illegitimate” North Carolina
fugitive warrant. The affidavit
accompanying the search warrant
states Spencer is a “fugitive from
shows Lail spoke with HCPD offi-
cer Charles McLendon also stated
Spencer would have to appear in
person to file the incident report.
The evidence further shows
McLendon spoke with an HCPD
dispatcher, during the August 5
conversation with Lail, and con-
firmed that no warrants were out-
standing for Spencer’s arrest.
According to the lawsuit,
Spencer and Lail were stopped in
Spencer’s Mitsubishi Montero by
McLendon and HCPD officer
James Brantly on August 6, 2000.
McLendon’s incident report of
the August 6, 2000 traffic stop
states, “The R/O (responding offi-
cer) was contacted by Deputy Rick
Thompson who stated a Mr. James
B. Spencer was in a beige Mits.
Montero Sport and that he was pos-
sibly wanted and armed and dan-
gerous.”
According to recordings of
radio communications with HCPD
dispatch, the stopping officers said
Spencer was “a fugitive from the
law and to be considered armed
and dangerous.” The officers were
instructed “to use high risk felony
procedures to arrest Spencer.”
McLendon and Brantly ordered
the Columbia FBI field office to
report civil rights violations “under
color of law” with respect to the
June 7, 2000 and August 6, 2000
incidents including the active par-
ticipation of Horry County
Sheriff’s deputies and police offi-
cers.
Marsh took a report from James
Brian Spencer with two SLED
agents in attendance, even though
the inclusion of the SLED agents in
the interview is a violation of FBI
protocols as established in the FBI-
Manual of Investigative and
Operational Guidelines (MIOG).
The SLED agents at the inter-
view were Michael Prodan and
Captain Larry Gainey who were
there under the specific direction of
Captain David Caldwell of SLED.
MIOG regulations say notice of
civil rights violations “under color
of law” must be reported to FBI
headquarters within five days and a
report of the investigation of these
alleged violations must be sent to
FBI HQ within 21 days. Marsh sent
neither report and turned the evi-
dence provided by Spencer to the
SLED agents, all in violation of
FBI regulations.
The plaintiffs later discovered
substantiated by HCPD audiotapes
from the August 6, 2000 incident.
The NCIC reports do not list the
first four requests made by HCPD
officers at the incident scene, even
though information from those
requests are clearly transmitted by
an HCPD dispatcher and captured
on the audiotapes.
FBI participation in the conspir-
acy continued into the discovery
for the lawsuit. The plaintiffs were
never able to obtain original copies
of the videotapes, recorded in
Brantley’s car, of the August 6,
2000 traffic stop.
They did manage to get copies
of the videotapes, which were seri-
ously questioned by plaintiffs’
expert Steve Cain.
Cain submitted a three-page
report in March 2004, to plaintiffs
counsel in which he noted various
anomalies that indicated editing of
the tape.
“All of the above anomalies col-
lectively cast serious doubt con-
cerning the authenticity of portions
of the original videotape from
which this tape was reportedly
manufactured by the Horry County
Police Department,” read one sec-
tion of Cain’s report.
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This examination was suppos-
edly ordered in Court Order 127.
However, Court Order 127 was
issued on December 10, 2004 by
Judge Bryan Harwell as a shep-
herding order, according to the
judge, not as an order to send the
tapes to the FBI. Either way, the
order was issued 10 days after
Caldwell’s note on the chain of
custody log.
The same tape copy, examined
by Cain, was examined by FBI
consultant Noel Herold. Herold
provided a one paragraph state-
ment about his findings, in
February 2005, in which he said
the videotape examined by him
was unedited and that the anom-
alies were “noise.” Herold also
provided a deposition for the case
in March 2005.
Herold was designated as a
defendant’s expert witness by
Judge Harwell later in the case, but
the curriculum vitae Herold pro-
vided for his witness designation
was found to have numerous dis-
crepancies from earlier CV’s pro-
vided by Herold for testimony in
other cases.
The early entrance of the FBI
into case and the failure of its vari-

Public Workshops and Corporate
Training available to small businesses
through the College. Additionally, she
will discuss the line up of
Entrepreneurial Workshops that are
being held at HGTC through a part-
nership with SCORE, as well as give
details on the SC Department of
Commerce Small Business Insurance
Workshop scheduled for February 10.
Sherry’s primary responsibilities
at HGTC include oversight of the
Leadership & Supervisory Programs,
grant research, preparation and man-
agement, and developing public and
contractual programs based on com-
munity needs and corporate interest.
She received a Masters Degree in
Leadership and Liberal Studies from
Duquesne University in 2006 and a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health
& Physical Education from Lock
Haven University in 1973. Before
moving to South Carolina and joining
with public and private organizations,
SBA delivers its services to people
throughout the United States, Puerto
Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and
Guam.
Paul will speak in Room B begin-
ning at 5 p.m. Paul can be reached at
843- 810-9973 or via email at
paul.thomas@sba.gov. More informa-
tion about the SBA can be obtained at
www.sba.gov.
Lisa Haddad, Business True
BlueSM Marketing Manager
BlueCross BlueShield of South
Carolina. Room C – 5 p.m.
Lisa Haddad is the Business True
BlueSM Marketing Manager for
BlueCross BlueShield. Join Lisa as
she provides an overview of the new
health insurance options for afford-
able healthcare coverage from
BlueCross BlueShield of South
Carolina, designed exclusively for
Chamber members. She will discuss
financial management and operations.
SCORE services are free to clients.
Mark will speak in Room D at
5:45 p.m. He can be reached at
mark.hess@wtmg.org. More informa-
tion about SCORE is available online
at www.score.org.
Janet Graham, Area Manager,
Coastal Area Small Business
Development Center, Teaching
Assistant/E. Craig Wall, Sr. College
of Business Administration, CCU
Room E – 5:45 p.m.
Janet Graham is the Area Manager
of Coastal Area Small Business
Development Center, located in the E.
Craig Wall College of Business at
Coastal Carolina University. The
SBDC serves both Horry and
Georgetown counties by providing a
variety of services and management
training courses tailored to the needs
of small businesses. SBDC consult-
ants provide managerial and technical
answer questions about strategic mar-
keting, advertising, public relations,
direct mail and graphic design. A
Chamber representative will be on
hand to ask the panel a variety of
questions that apply to the branding
and marketing of a small business
with a small budget. Panelists include
Jonea Boysen, Jonea Gene
Copywriting; John Cassidy,
Duplicates Ink; Jack Murphy, WLSC
Radio; Diane Smith, LHWH
Advertising & Public Relations; and
Tracy Floyd, Coalesce
Communication & Design. Additional
information about the individual pan-
elists is available at their expo tables.
Caren Parmley, Director of
Operations, The Genesis Complex,
Room A – 6:30 p.m.
Caren Parmley is the Director of
Operations for the Genesis Complex,
Conway’s first business incubator that
targets new and expanding business-
Chamber of Commerce, a not-for-
profit business organization located at
203 Main Street in historic downtown
Conway. The Chamber serves as an
avenue by which to promote business
and network with other local busi-
nessmen and women, and offers a
number of services that can be utilized
to save time and money when it
comes to growing a business’ cus-
tomer base. Join Bridgette as she
shares the many benefits of Conway
Chamber of Commerce membership,
including cost effective marketing and
networking opportunities.
Join Bridgette in Room C at 6:30
p.m. More information about mem-
bership into the Conway Chamber of
Commerce is available online at
www.conwayscchamber.com or by
contacting Bridgette at (843) 248-
2273 or bjohnson@conwaysccham-
ber.com.
Guilford County, N. C.” The affi-
davit was signed by Allen.
The warrant was executed by
Horry County Sheriff’s deputy
Jeffrey Caldwell, accompanied by
Guilford County Sheriff Deputy
Zimmerman, to search the home of
Doris Holt, Spencer’s mother, on
June 7, 2000.
The lawsuit alleges documents
and records of Southern Holdings
were removed from Holt’s home,
as well as jewelry and other valu-
ables owned by Spencer, even
though such property was not listed
on the warrant as “property
sought.”
Sheriff’s deputies further
searched the homes of plaintiffs
Ricky and Marguerite Stephens
and that of plaintiff Irene
Santacroce, on June 7, 2000, with-
out a “warrant to search” those
dwellings or “probable cause” to
Lail and Spencer out of the car at
gunpoint.
After several checks of NCIC
proved negative for outstanding
warrants on Spencer, a call to
Guilford County was made by
HCPD dispatch. An officer with
Guilford County Sheriff’s
Department confirmed there were
no outstanding warrants for
Spencer.
The transcripts of the conversa-
tions between HCPD dispatch and
the on scene officers, Plaintiffs
entry number 310-5 as filed by the
court, lists an “Unknown
Individual (at the arrest scene talk-
ing to HCPD sergeant Andy
Christenson and McLendon).” The
unknown individual is listed as
saying “I got in touch with Al
Allen, he’s standing on here.”
Christenson responded, “Tell
him we’re letting him go. We ain’t
Marsh retired from the FBI and
went to work as a director of secu-
rity for the S.C. treasurer’s office
within several months of failing to
file the required reports.
Spencer filed Freedom of
Information requests with the FBI
in 2005 and 2006 requesting docu-
ments from the February 2001
interview with Marsh.
In response to both requests,
FBI Section Chief David M. Hardy
says no records exist of any nature
including, but not limited to, the
civil rights complaint and/or any
complaint by James Spencer. The
responses from Hardy are dated
November 10, 2005 and February
16, 2006, respectively.
According to SLED documents
produced under Federal subpoena
years later, SLED opened a case
file based on the February 21,
2001, meeting and subsequently,
Cain furthermore said he
“strongly recommended obtaining
the original tape for examination
and the original VCR that was used
to produce the original tape.
Cain said lacking the original,
any videotape recorded by the
equipment in the McLendon car to
compare for digital signatures
against the videotape copy provid-
ed by HCPD.
When the defendants heard of
this possibility, they had one of
their lawyers, Robert E. Lee,
immediately take the tape copy
from Cain so no further analysis
could be completed and the defen-
dants’ would have it again back in
their possession.
The plaintiffs continued to push
their attempts to get the tapes
requested by Cain, as discussed
above.
This sent the defendants and
ous agents to follow FBI regula-
tions, provide accurate information
when requested and lie about the
content of the tapes makes this
agency complicit with SLED and
the various defendants in the case
in a wide ranging cover up.
Why did this happen? The only
logical conclusion is that the state
of South Carolina was worried
early on about its potential expo-
sure to damages for civil rights vio-
lations in the case. Through a series
of connections, the failure to file
reports; the ability to control and
hide evidence; the providing of
inaccurate records and the various
perjuries committed by defendants
and their witnesses is all part of a
huge conspiracy to deny Spencer
and his co-plaintiffs the civil rights
protections of the U.S.
Constitution.
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Contemporary Glass Show Featured At Sunset River Marketplace

Sh a ggi n’ t h e N igh t s A w ay
By Dariel Bendin
By Dariel Bendin Bakersville, N.C. artist Scott
Summerfield is known among art
Sunset River Marketplace, the glass collectors worldwide for his
eclectic art gallery in Calabash, unique sculptural pieces. His
N.C. is featuring Art Glass: process includes hand blowing
Summerfield & Friends through parts of each piece and later, cut-
Studio, also located in western
N.C. Brown says, “I began with
stained glass (cold), progressed to
fused and slumped glass (warm)
and eventually became involved in
glass casting and blowing (hot).
Mark Jan. 30 and 31 on your calendars because you won’t want to miss this weekend of shagging demonstrations and competition. Feb. 6. The group showing of con- ting, grinding, polishing and Rosasco was a mixed media artist
It’s time for the preliminaries of the 2009 National Shag Dance Championships and they’re being held right here at Studebaker’s in Myrtle Beach. temporary art glass consists of new assembling them into the final until she met and married her hus-
works by Scott Summerfield, piece. The works are often titled as band in 2007. She quickly learned
The dance weekend kicks off at 8 p.m. with a performance by the 2008 National Shag Champions. If you haven’t seen this group yet, Kakie Willcox Honig and Fyreglas recognizable objects such as bot- about hot and warm glass and
get there in plenty of time. You won’t want to miss it. Following that is round one of the non-professional contestants. Studio (husband and wife team, J.J. tles, yet they are purely sculptural. brings new design and color direc-
Brown and Simona Rosasco). Summerfield states, “My inten- tion to the studio. Large abstract
Eight talented couples will continue on to the finals, which will be held in March.. tion isn’t for a bottle to platters and asymmetric bowls are

Shagging With the Stars

function as a vessel. among their highly sought-after
Rather, my hope is that pieces.
is stimulates the col- Fused glass artist Kakie Sushi platter by Kakie Willcox Honig
At 9:30 on Friday night is the third annual “Shagging With the Stars” event, which features ten local celebs who have rehearsed lector through its Willcox Honig has
their little toes off with the help of some of the best shaggers around. Ticket sales will benefit the Beth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship ($5,000). movement, fluidity her studio in Sunset River Marketplace met coffee, tea and treats as they
and color.” He goes on Columbia, S.C. What showcases fine arts and crafts by enjoy the many fine artworks. A
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Shaggers will be judged by five professional shag experts for 50 percent of their scores. The other 50 percent will be determined to explain that he ini- began as a longtime some of the most renowned artists custom, on-site frame department
by audience applause, so come on out and support your favorites. tially sketches his interest in stained glass in North and South Carolina. is located at the back, as are a pot-
sculptures as individ- has become an obsession Visitors to the 10,000 square- tery studio with two kilns and a

Dancers include:
ual parts and later with warm and foot space find a unique classroom for the ongoing classes
transforms them offered by the gallery.
Melanie Bennett, number one Coastal football fan and wife of David Wayne Gray, Myrtle Beach city councilman and former chair of the into formal
objects.
Bennett, last year’s first runner-up. She’ll be dancing with the amaz- Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. He’ll be stepping lively This approach to mix of Sunset River Marketplace is
ing Charlie Womble. with Mandy Holt. the medium is quite hot glass. nationally recognized located at 10283 Beach Drive SW
unusual, allowing him She is known artists and little-known (NC179) in Calabash, NC 28467.
to balance the sleek throughout the local artisans. Virtually all
North Johnson, manager of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Telephone number is 910-575-
Danner Evans, anchor the NBC’s local WMBF station. lines and polished region for her large mediums are represented. 5999. For more information log
Mary Lynn Myrick will be his dancing partner. look with tension that, serving pieces, Owners Ginny and Joe onto the website at www.sun-
Her partner will be Mister Jeff Hargett, the 2005 overall together, give his wall hangings, Lassiter invite all their vis- setrivermarketplace.com or visit
and pro champ. Jon Konkel, general manager of Springmaid Beach AND contestant pieces their signature vessel sinks, itors and guests to mean- the gallery’s MySpace page at
style. tabletop panels der through the gallery at www.Myspace.com/sunsetriver-
on the ABC show “The Bachelorette.” His partner will be Donna J.J. Brown and and jewelry. the own pace enjoying gour- marketplace.
Joe Goodwin, aka “Coach Goody,” runner-up on reality show Hosaflook. Wait ‘till you see her dance. Simona Rosasco own
Fused glass panel by J.J. Brown and operate Fyreglas
“The Pros vs. Joes.” Champion shagger Jackie McGee Mim Drew Long, Los Angeles actress and new mom.She’ll be
Blown glass fruit bowl by Scott Summerfield.

(as in Jackie & Charlie) will be his ace in the hole.

Volunteers For Coastal Carolina Museum, Ingram Planetarium’s Volunteers Honored
dancing with William Greene, manager at Ducks and Ducks Too.

Barbara Graham, better known as Mrs. South Carolina 2007. Grant Turner, better known as Ricky “You don’t know!” Mogel, At the Museum of Coastal
Her quick stepping partner is Trae Anderson. Alabama Theater’s immensely popular comedian. His partner will be Carolina and Ingram Planetarium’s
the fabulous Nikki Kontoulis. annual volunteer recognition
luncheon, Olympic enthusiasm
abounded as the staff cheered with
appreciation for their Olympic
stars—the volunteers of the
Museum and Planetarium. Gail
Ehrhardt is the Museum Volunteer
of the Year. Susan Silk is the
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Board of Trustees Chairman
Tom Deacon thanked the volun-
teers for their hard work dedica-
tion, and gifts of their time for our
community. “The volunteers keep
the Museum and Planetarium doors
open,” continued Mr. Deacon.
“Volunteers served over 5,000
hours at the Museum and
Planetarium last year.”
unteer coordinator at 910-579- Beach. Enjoy coastal natural his- senior adults 60 & over, $6 stu-
1016 or email laura@museu- tory . . . for the fun of it. Winter & dents K-12 & College ID, and $4
mofcc.org. The Museum of spring hours are Friday & Preschool ages 3-5. Check
Coastal Carolina is located at 21 Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.museumofcc.org or call 910-
East Second Street, Ocean Isle Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for 579-1016 for further information.
REOPENING FEBRUARY 2ND

Planetarium Volunteer of the Year. Susan Silk served 300 hours or

Museum Rookies of the Year are
Angie & Bob Trump and the
Planetarium Rookie of the Year is
William (Bud) Fongeallaz. The
Louise Ingram Lifetime
Melanie Bennett, CCU’s Denny Starr, Starr Fitness Barbara Graham, Mrs. Joe Goodwin, cable TV’s Achievement Award recipient is
number one football fan! South Carolina 2007 Pros vs Joes Alexandra Tempsick.
Special appreciation awards for
outstanding service went to
Virginia Fisher—Museum Gift
Shop, Kathie Moore—Planetarium
Gift Shop, George Fischer—
Museum Visitor Services, Mary
Lou Miller—Planetarium Visitor
Services, Doris Shook—Touch
Tank, Dawn Thompson—Office
Assistant, Will & Bethany
Ouimet—Exhibits, Matthew
Bookout—Education, Judy
Sobota—Creative Outreach for
Wayne Gray, Myrtle Jennifer Merritt, North Johnson, Mim Drew Long, actress Grant Turner Danner Evans, WMBF Children, and Jennie Jankowski—
Beach councilman ophthamologist Pelicans G.M. aka Ricky Mogel news anchor Special Recognition.
more. Mary Ellen Berry, Gail
Ehrhardt, Judy Sobota, and Dawn
Thompson served 200 hours or
more. Jodie Alexander, Joan
Behrle, Elna Catselis, George
Fischer, Virginia Fischer, Mary
Lou Sellers, Alex Tempsick, Stan
Tempsick served 100 hours or
more. Carol Berryhill, Matthew
Bookout, Bud Fongeallaz, Jo
Hooker, Kurt Hugelmeyer, Lois
Huggins, Gail Hughes, Jim Libby,
Marge Libby, Monika Marsh, Mary
Lou Miller, Ed Ovsenik, Peggy
Payne, Beverly Phieffer, Jackie
Pickup, Carol Rankin, Eileen
Robertson, Ellen Rothenberg,
Marilyn Schenck, Robert Trump,
and Mary Zuk served 50 hours or
more.
If you are interested in volun-
teering, contact Laura Frye, vol-
 30 JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Snow, Ice and Fears of Impending War
Ushered in Conway’s New Year in 1918
By Betty Molnar
A blanket of light snow sever-
al inches thick covered the
ground and temperatures hovered
well below freezing for several
days straight as Conwayites
began the New Year in 1918.
The weather was bleak and the
news of the Great War being
fought on distant shores was even
bleaker. The articles on the front
pages of the Horry Herald ran the
gamut from stories of “the deep
freeze” to those of the war efforts
in Europe.
One article “Great Air Raid
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Comes to Grief” told of an
enemy air attack on the Italian Army headquarters west
of Treviso, Italy. Other stories dealt with the food short-
ages in the allied countries of Europe. One article served
as a reminder to those more fortunate and read
Food: 1. Buy it with thought 2. Cook it with care 3.
Serve just enough 4. Save what will keep
5. Eat what will spoil 6. Home grown is best. Don’t
waste it! The most ominous news however was found
in an article titled “Will Rush American Troops to
Europe” describing how the United States was preparing
to send troops overseas “in as large and as constant
stream as was humanly possible”. The year was off to a
shaky start to say the least!
To make matters even worst, the weather in Conway
had been particularly bitter. Extremely cold tempera-
tures had remained long enough that the town’s water
supply was limited due to frozen water mains. The
headline of the town’s weekly paper warned area resi-
dence to “Watch your Fire -Town Unable To Fight It
With Busted Pipes.” This warning proved to be particu-
larly prudent when the next weekly installment ran the
story of a house fire that claimed two structures. The
story described the almost impossible conditions that the
fire department faced. “The fire company responded
quickly to the alarm but could do nothing for the reason
that water mains were frozen, it said. The stand pipe
under the big tank busted wide open and the gasoline fire
engine was extremely hard to start.” Finally the com-
pany strung hose from the reservoir near the town hall
and began playing a stream of water on the flames.
Aided by neighbors who keep the fire from spreading by
using buckets of water on the rooftops of nearby homes,
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the firefighters prevented the fire from burning a wide
path through the residential portion of the town.
Travel on the Waccamaw was also impeded. Iced
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had formed on nearly the entire surface. The steamer F.
G. Burroughs was forced to return to the docks after it
traveled a short distance down the river on its regular run
to Georgetown. Later in the day however the trip was
made without mishap.
The one bright spot resulting from the intolerable
cold was the fact that, for the first time in many years,
Kingston Lake was frozen thick enough to allow
Conwayites to partake in a bit of lighthearted fun. To test
the ice, the Burroughs family had a horse and buggy
driven across the lake to make sure it was safe. Then, to
the delight and amazement of the locals, the children of
a family that had recently relocated from Pennsylvania
donned their ice skates and showed off their skills.
Warren Johnson and L. D. McGrath, two daring
souls, performed a test of their own by walking from the
bend in Kingston Lake to the Burroughs and Collins
wharves on Second Ave. To add to the fun, Johnson
used a rocking chair from his mother’s porch to ferry
children around the lake. Back on shore, Mr. C. H.
Snider hitched up a wagon without wheels, thus impro-
vising a sleigh, and drove it from his home on Kingston
Lake around the town, picking up a cargo of startled
children as he glided along. For a brief time, the small
town became a “winter wonderland” and the troubles of
the world seemed far away.
Despite seemingly endless difficulties that could
have darkened hopes for a “Happy New Year,” the
resilient citizens of Conway continued a long-standing
tradition of resolve that harkened to the nick name
earned by their forefathers, and stood as they had for
generation after generation as the backbone of the
“Independent Republic” of Horry County.
Betty Molnar serves as coordinator for the Conway
Visitor Center.
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A Myrtle Beach Tradition
Dance Exhibition
for over 40 years...
Is Now in Conway. Also highlighting the evening will be choreographer Sandra Adams and her troupe of professional entertainers.
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The group includes: Mike Curtis from Carolina Opry’s “All That” and “America’s Got Talent” runner-up;
Aaron Burr, winner of ABC’s “Good Morning America’s best dancer: Megan Daniels, Carolina Opry’s featured dancer;
Jessica Pack, a Rockette all the way from New York City; Michael Sokolik, finalist in the 2008 Memphis “Elvis” contest;
of Conway
and Tim Lane, from the original Alabama cast of the Four Seasons’ “Oh What a Night.”
Competition Shaggers & National Dance Team
www.tiretownsc.com On Saturday, competing non-pros will dance, as well as the remaining March contestants. The audience will also be treated to
a performance of the 2009 National Dance Team as well as a special surprise performance that won’t be announced until late Friday night.
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Left to Right - Row 1: Jason Cagle,Holly Cagle, Casey Litaker. Row 2: Leslie Williamson, Nikki Kontoulis, Christina Woodruff and Brandi Collins.
Row 3: Geoff Burdickk, Jeff Hargett and Adam Sheppard.
Members of the 2009 shag team include the following:
Geoffrey Burdick. A three-time team veteran, he holds both overall junior and Non-Pro he has been a captain, choreographer, a N.S.D.C. Advisory Board Member and a 2007
titles. He is a “Keeper of the Dance” and the most recent “Beth Mitchell Scholar.” He “Jersey Boy.” He lives in North Myrtle Beach where he works for Little River Marble.
also holds a Master’s Degree from Pheiffer University and was a 2007 “Jersey Boy.”
Nikki Kontoulas. A junior competitor, a Non-Pro Champion and Pro and Overall win-
Holly Cagle. A Non-Pro runner-up in her first Nationals and a champion her second try, ner in 2005, she is both a “Beth Mitchell Scholar” and a “Keeper of the Dance”. Having
Holly, is co-captaining the team this year, her second team year. A graduate of East been on eight National Shag Dance Championships teams, Nikki has choreographed and
Carolina University with a degree in dance, she has her own dance studio “Dance Fever” captained the teams in the past. A UNCW graduate!
in Charlotte.
Casey Litaker. A newcomer to the Nationals, he was a runner-up in the Non-Pro divi-
Jason Cagle. A junior competitor, he is the 2007 Non-Pro Champion. He returns to the sion in 2008 from Kannapolis North Carolina. Casey operates his own automobile deal-
“team” this year as a co-captain with his wife, Holly. A Harvard graduate, he had last year’s ership. This is his first team year.
team perform there twice in May. He is a N.S.D.C. Advisory board member as well as an Leslie Williamson. While a two-time junior overall champion, she performed for our
Investment banker in Charlotte. He was the 2007 “Jersey Boy’s” Frankie Valli. United States Congress in Washington, DC. Leslie, a graduate of USC, has been a Pro
Brandi Collins. A former junior dancer, she returns this year in the Non-Pro division finalist, a “Keeper of the Dance,” judged both the Preliminaries and Finals and is a high
and was a runner-up with Casey Litaker. She is a product support specialist and will be school teacher in Walterboro, South Carolina.
getting married in Greensboro, North Carolina the Saturday after Nationals next March. Christina Woodruff. She, too, was a junior competitor and returned after a few years
Jeff Hargett. He was the 2005 Overall and Pro champion. As a “go to” guy he complet- off to win the 2008 Non-Pro championship. A “Beth Mitchell Scholar”, Christina, teach-
ed two unfinished years for two team members. Also during his eight years on the team es fifth grade in High Point, North Carolina and is a UNC at Pembroke graduate.
IF YOU WANT TO GO
FRIDAY, JAN. 30, Starts at 8 p.m. Studebakers, Friday night ticket, $20 per person. • Professional Dance Show
• Dance of the 2008 National Shag Champions FRIDAY, JAN. 30, after Shagging With the Stars.
• Round One: Non-pro contestants SATURDAY, JAN. 31, 7 p.m. Tickets $20/person, Studebakers
Eight couples will go to the finals in March. • Preliminaries, National Shag Dance Championships
• Shagging With the Stars • Dance of the 2009 National Shag Champions
Begins at 9:30 p.m. Don’t miss your favorite local celebrities shaggin’ the night away. • Special surprise performance!
Studebakers is located at 2000 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577 • Telephone: 843-626-3855
Website: www.studebakersclub.com • Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sunday, 8 p.m. - midnight.
 12 JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Clemson Chemistry Professor Receives Regional Award
By Jessica Lance
Clemson University professor
of chemistry Dennis Smith
received the American Chemical
Society (ACS) 2008 Charles H.
Stone award.
The Charles H. Stone award is
given annually by the ACS
Carolina-Piedmont Local Section
to the most outstanding chemist in
the southeastern United States. It
recognizes chemists for contribu-
tions to the field through activities
in the scientific community, pub-
lic outreach, education and
research.
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"As only the third Clemson
chemist to win this award after
professors Shiou-Jyh Hwu and
Darryl DesMarteau, it's an honor
to be included in this group and
help the recognition of Clemson
chemistry. It is also personally
satisfying my Ph.D. research
advisor, professor Ken Wagener
of the University of Florida, won
the award in addition to his Ph.D.
advisor, the late professor George
Butler of the University of Florida
and pioneer in polymer chemistry,
who was the first recipient,” said
Dennis Smith,
Professor of Chemestry
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Smith.
Smith’s research interests
include synthesis, mechanism,
structure/property relationships
and application of polymeric
materials and composites.
Smith is the cofounder and
associate director of Clemson’s
Center for Optical Materials
Science and Engineering
Technologies (COMSET) and the
chair of the American Chemical
Society’s Division of Polymer
Chemistry. He also cofounded
Tetramer Technologies LLC in
2001 to commercialize research
done at Clemson.
Smith received a B.S. degree
from Missouri State University
and a Ph.D. from the University of
Florida. He worked as a Rhone
Poulenc Graduate research fellow
in Lyon, France, and a Dow
Chemical postdoctoral fellow in
Rheinmuenster, Germany. Smith
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joined the Dow Chemical Laboratory as senior research project leader. He joined Clemson
with Netbooks
Company Central Research chemist and was promoted to University in 1998. By Christopher A. Huff
Somewhere along the last few
months, I had convinced myself
that I wanted a netbook.
A netbook is a mini-laptop com-
puter, usually with an 8- to 10-inch
screen, running off a small hard
drive or flash memory. They are
usually equipped with a wifi adap-
tor and the minimum requirements
to let someone check their e-mail,
surf the web and maybe work on a
simple document.
Now, I use a 17-inch MacBook
Pro and did not intend to replace it
with a little baby computer. To be
honest, I really just wanted a new
toy.
I wanted the black ASUS Eee
PC that I saw in Target. It seemed
cool, was only $300 and came with
Linux installed. I had never played
with Linux--I know, Bad Geek.
You can smack me later.
Then, in a serendipitous couple
of post from my favorite tech blog,
Gizmodo.com, I learned that you
could often get a better deal from
Best Buy when you order online
and then select in store pick-up. I
also learned that they were offering
the same Eee PC model I saw in
Target for $229. It was only in
white, but for $70 off, I could live
with that.
I ordered from BestBuy.com,
and within 40 minutes received an
e-mail telling me that I could come
and pick up my Eee.
When I picked up package at
the local Best Buy, I saw the
receipt listed the cost at only $199.
1st Annual Brunswick Stew Cook-off
By Megan Masser
The Brunswick County
Chamber of Commerce and
Rourk Woods have announced the
first annual Brunswick Stew
Cook-off to be held Jan. 31, 11
a.m.-4 p.m. at Rourk Woods in
Shallotte, North Carolina. This
first time event is perfect for the
entire family and will feature
Brunswick stew tastings, a kid’s
area, a beer garden, live music by
Jaded Mayberry, local vendors
and much more!
Event admission is $50, chil-
dren eight and under are free.
Admission price includes ten tast-
ing tickets for the stew cook-off
(two tickets for children eight and
under); additional tasting tickets
may be purchased inside the
event. There are three contestant
categories: Restaurants, Media,
and Individuals. Each contestant
will cook five gallons of stew for
the event – with over 20 contest-
ants that is a lot of stew. Event
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I had checked my debit card bal- enough space. However, looking at
ance on line earlier, and saw that the drive space tool, I was at ZERO
the web site had charged me $245 available space.
age, which was cool, and it comes
with StarOffice, an imitation of
Microsoft Office.
everything from scratch again, or a
flashing black screen.
After several attempts to reset
(including the tax), so I was dread- My next step was to go to the Figuring I could work with this the 900A with no change, I called
ing having to fight through cus- I went to test out the word proces- Asus’s 24-hour toll-free tech sup-
tomer service representatives sor. It opened one of my files easi- port.
Asus
I t ! - The
Do
and managers to get the cor- ly. I toyed around, made a couple After waiting on hold for about
to the
Don’t PC is stuffed seless
rect price. of quick edits and went to save… an hour, a represenative told me all
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Amazingly enough, by the 900A E point with m for ...And was told that information the techs were busy and asked for
time I got home and checked my a k i n g n o r o o could not be saved—to the SD my name and phone number. He
bre v ing ul
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online banking statement, I softwar and renderin card, mind you—because there was assured me a tech would call as
found that Best Buy had already updates unusable. no room available on the Eee PC’s soon as possible.
s
program
credited my account with the dif- drive. It has been nearly two weeks,
ference, and I paid a total of $213 Well that got me annoyed. and not a peep.
for the Eee. I went to the system tools, Of course, it didn’t take me that
However, that is about the end where I saw a long to box up the Eee PC, return
of the good news. “Contact Us” tech it, and in another win for Best Buy,
While my support button. I find that the money was refunded
initial inspec- Best Buy -
clicked it and was told it could to my account within a matter of
tion and open- Customer Service stands not be used because there was not hours.
ing of the Eee out for speed add/remove enough space available. Well, that Someday, I might try another
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PC seemed to and software tool and try to was the final straw. netbook, but I will be sure to buy
go well, it was quality. remove some of the I shut down the Eee PC, and one of Asus’s competitor’s models.
destined to be excess programs. To determined to take a fresh start at it Two lessons learned: Best Buy
returned. be honest, there were a in the morning. has really stepped up to the plate
I really liked lot of them. The Eee However, in the morning, after when it comes to customer service;
the design. My thick fingers easily PC came preinstalled with several resetting the device, I learned that I And Asus has struck out with bad
adapted to the condensed keyboard games as well as a whole section now only had two modes of opera- software, faulty equipment, and
layout, and I quickly got use to the for children’s educational pro- tion: reset the device, and reenter tech support that flat out fails to
small track pad. grams. I figured I could easily wipe all the licensing agreements and do support and lies about it.
I was still clicking around look- out most. The Add/Remove
ing at all the settings and such Program tool only wanted to let me
when pop-up balloon, much like in add programs, but told me that I
Windows, told me updates had could uninstall them after I
been downloaded. installed them. However, I couldn’t
Cool, I thought, until I went to install them, because there was no
install them, and got repeated space to install to.
warnings that there was not enough I found that there was no way to
hard drive space to install the redirect the installs to my separate
updates. SD card. Moreover, upon reading a
“A Backyard Bird
Now, I knew that I had only 4 bit more in the manual, I found that
gigabytes of Solid State Drive I was not allowed to remove any of
Lover’s Boutique!”
space (SSDs are like harddrives, the preinstalled software.
but without the moving parts) but I Despite the annoying lack of
had already put a 2 GB SD card in room, I continued to play a bit.
the built-in slot. I should have Asus offers some free online stor-
Largest
Selection
pottery, jewelry, pet accessories,
soaps, candles and much more.
attendees will be able to vote on Visitors to the event can find
of Bird
their favorite stew for the free parking inside the Rourk
People’s Choice Award. Cash Woods Development. Rourk
Feeders on
prizes will be awarded to the top Woods is located at 4700
winners in each category, and the Sugarberry Drive, Shallotte, NC.
overall top stew contestant. Directions from Wilmington:
the Grand
Judging will be done by District Follow 17 South for approximate-
Attorney Rex Gore, morning ly 28 miles, Turn left on 17
Strand!
show host of 103.7 Bryan Keith, Business/Main Street, Turn left
Johnson & Wales graduate onto 179/Village Road, Rourk
Cynthia Lehr, and with Kirby Woods is a little over a mile on
Law Firm, Kenny Kirby. The the right. Directions from Myrtle
Bird Feeders
event will kick off with music Beach: Follow 17 North into
from 103.7 The Bone, and then North Carolina, Turn right onto
Make Great Gifts!
live music will be performed by 17 Business, Turn right on Sellers
local band Jaded Mayberry from Street, Turn right on 179/Village
1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The kid’s area Road, Rourk Woods is on the
will feature a bounce house, slide, right.
cotton candy, and popcorn. For No outside food or drink, no Located in the Swamp Fox Peddler’s Market
ages 21 and over, the beer garden pets, shirt/shoes are required, rain THREE MILES SOUTH OF
will be open from 1 p.m. until 4 or shine event. Event sponsors:
INLET SQUARE MALL
5200 Hwy 17 S Suite E • Murrells Inlet
p.m. Randy’s Meat Center will be Rourk Woods, R.A. Jeffreys
843-651-6599
at the event serving hot dogs and Distribution Company of
Tues. - Fri. 10-5 and Sat. 10-4
sweet potatoes – with all of the Wilmington, Cooke Realtors,
fixings! The event will also 103.7 The Bone, Bounceez Party
Mention this publication and get a free 4 lb.
include a local vendor section Rentals, ATMC Wireless and
bag of bird feed with a purchase of $25 or more
with fresh produce and North WECT. For more information call
Carolina crafts, including baskets, 910-754-6644.
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Myrtle Beach Marathon! Feb. 12 - Feb. 14
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009 MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com
World No. 2 Serena Williams and
World No. 7 Vera Zvonareva
First to enter Family Circle Cup
Marathon weekend is once
again upon us. Organizers of this
year’s Myrtle Beach Marathon are
expecting about 10,000 partici-
pants in the various events of the 2008 Cup Champion and
marathon weekend. Not to worry,
Finalist to Headline
though; traffic should only be
affected from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Charleston Player Field
Saturday, Feb. 14 during the main
Marathon and from 7:30 a.m. to World No. 2 Serena Williams and
noon on Sunday, Feb. 15 during the World No. 7 Vera Zvonareva have
bike races. officially entered the 2009 Family
If you want to participate, and Circle Cup. Serena Williams, a 9-
haven’t registered yet, you are time Grand Slam champion, returns
strongly encouraged to sign up as defending champion as she makes
online at www.mbmarathon.com. her sixth appearance in Charleston.
In fact, there’s an additional $25 Vera Zvonareva, the 2008 Olympic
Bronze medalist, is making her sev-
charge for mail-in applications,
enth consecutive appearance at the
which must be postmarked by Jan.
Cup where she reached the finals in
31.(Hint, hint; ya think they want
2008. Williams and Zvonareva are
you to go green?)
set to headline the Family Circle Cup,
The Bi-Lo Marathon will begin a Premier Event on the Sony Ericsson
at the intersection of Grissom WTA Tour, scheduled April 11-19,
Pkwy and 21st Avenue North and 2009 at the Family Circle Tennis
finish in the parking lot of BB&T Center in Charleston, SC.
Coastal Field. “We’re thrilled to have both our
Schedule
defending champion and finalist
return to lead our player field at this
year’s Family Circle Cup. These
Times, admission fees and other information are subject to change; check at the Expo or visit www.mbmarathon.com for complete, updated information. world-class athletes really captivated
the crowd in last year’s three-set
Runners’ Expo Fireworks final, and I know our fans will be
Thursday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 11a.m. – 9 p.m. Broadway at the Beach will sponsor a fireworks display Friday night at 8 p.m. thrilled to see them return to
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2100 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach S.C. Charleston,” commented Eleanor
Adams, Family Circle Cup
Free and open to the public. BI-LO Marathon and Dasani Half-Marathon Tournament Manager. “Serena is one
Ripley’s Aquarium Family Fun Run Saturday Feb. 14. of the most electrifying female ath-
Friday, Feb. 13. Starts at 5:30pm outside Ripley’s Aquarium. letes in sports today, as well as an
Michelob Ultra Bicycle Rides overwhelming fan-favorite at this
The RBC Bank 5K Sunday, Feb. 15, 7:30a.m. start at BB&T Coastal Field event.”
Friday, Feb. 13. Starts at 6:30 p.m. on the 29th Ave N. side of Broadway at the Beach (21st Ave N & Robert Grissom Pkwy). Be sure to register at the Expo, “Vera made her mark on the WTA
near Ripley’s Aquarium and finishes at the parking lot of BB&T Coastal Field. because no Sunday registration is allowed for the bike rides. Tour in 2008, where she reached the
Top 10 for the first time in her career.
With six appearances in Charleston
under her belt, her experience on
Daniel Island will be a valuable asset
as she makes another run at the title,”
added Adams.
Throughout her illustrious career,
Serena Williams’ accomplishments
have made an indelible mark on the
world of women’s professional ten-
nis. With 32 singles titles, including
nine Grand Slam championships, the
most among active players, this 27-
year-old former World No. 1 has
notched 399 singles wins, nearly $22
million in career earnings, and won
US Olympic Gold with her sister
Venus in doubles at the 2000 and
Where to Watch
2008 Olympic Games. Serena spent
eight years in the Top 10, including
the 2008 season highlighted by her
Spectators can watch runners from anywhere along the course, year-end World No. 2 ranking and
but the best spots are: third US Open title.
“I’m very happy to return to
Charleston,” commented Serena
29th Avenue North and Kings Highway Williams. “I love the atmosphere at
this event and I look forward to the
29th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard chance to defend my title in April.”
Williams has made five appear-
76th Avenue North and Kings Highway ances in Charleston, where she has
accumulated $336,540 in prize
The finish line area near BB &T Coastal Field money, boasts a 12-4 record, and
returns to this event with a five match
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JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
subscription magazines owned by
Meredith Corporation. The Tennis
Center features a 10,200 seat stadi-
um, Grand Lawn, 17 tennis courts
lighted for night play, beach volley-
ball court, racquet club, Pro Shop,
and a full service event management
staff capable of handling all aspects
of an event including ticketing, oper-
win streak in progress. Her Cup earn- Tennis Center is a public facility ment, concerts, festivals, tennis tour- ations, sales, marketing, public rela-
ings rank her at No. 7 among the Top owned by the City of Charleston and naments and other activities through- tions, and food & beverage.
20 Family Circle Cup money leaders. operated by Meredith Corporation out the year. With over 21 million For tickets or more info on the
Williams was named the 2004 Family that also hosts a variety of additional readers, Family Circle is one of the Family Circle Cup or Tennis Center,
Circle / Prudential Financial “Player events including the AVP Charleston most widely read monthly magazines call (843) 856-7900 or visit family-
Who Makes a Difference” for her Open pro beach volleyball tourna- in America and is one of 14 leading circlecup.com.
outstanding contributions of time and
energy to worthy charitable causes.
Cultivating her philanthropic influ-
ence, Williams last November
opened a much-needed secondary
school in Kenya. Her efforts to bring
education to as many children as pos-
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sible remains an ongoing initiative,
with plans for additional schools both
domestic and internationally current-
ly in the works. While competing in
Charleston, she has participated in
many clinics and has made appear-
ances at schools as well as charitable
and community events.
Throughout Vera Zvonareva’s
nine-year career, she has notched
seven singles titles, four doubles titles
and two Fed Cup titles. This 24-year-
old has amassed 315 career wins and
over $5 million in career earnings.
The 2008 season proved to be a
breakthrough year for Zvonareva,
marking her first year-end finish in
the Top 10, and a career-high World
No. 7 ranking. Her 2008 season was
highlighted by WTA Tour titles in
Prague and Guangzhou, reaching
eight singles finals (the most by any
player last year) including the Sony
Ericsson Championships. She also
captured the most match wins on sea-
son, tied with World No. 1 Jelena
Jankovic, at 65. Combining her
experience and impressive results,
Zvonareva has become an imposing
force at the highest ranks of the WTA
Tour.
“I’ve had a lot of success at the
Family Circle Cup and I’m excited to
start my clay court season at this tour-
nament,” stated Vera Zvonareva.
“Charleston is such a beautiful city
and I have a lot of great memories
there.”
In 2008, Zvonareva defeated the
No. 1 seed, Jankovic and the No. 4
seed, Elena Dementieva to reach the
finals in the Family Circle Cup. She
returns to Charleston for the seventh
consecutive year holding a remark-
able 15-6 record on Daniel Island, OPEN FOR LUNCH
ranking her .714 winning percentage 7 Days A Week
at No. 18 all-time for the Family
Circle Cup. Zvonareva has accumu-
11am-3pm
lated over $225,000 in earnings in DINNER
Charleston, placing her at No. 19 4:30 DAILY
among the Family Circle Cup money
leaders. She has achieved additional
success in Charleston as a semifinal-
ist in 2007 and quarterfinalist in both
2003 and 2004.
The Family Circle Cup will be
held April 11-19, 2009 at the Family
Circle Tennis Center in Charleston,
South Carolina. The Family Circle
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Brain Bleed Causes Stroke at Young Age

younger people, ones not thought to be at risk of
a stroke. The story is much like your brother's. A
person, apparently in good health, complains of
having the worst headache ever. Then he might
lapse into unconsciousness briefly. He might
have a seizure. The mortality of a ruptured brain
aneurysm is high, more than 50 percent.
First-degree relatives of a person who had a
brain aneurysm have an increased risk of also
having one, but the risk is relatively small, about
1 percent to 4.7 percent. A first-degree relative
is a parent, brother, sister or child. The best way
to detect a brain aneurysm is a special kind of
scan called magnetic resonance angiography.
It's a magnetic resonance imaging – MRI – scan
with dye injected into the arteries to outline any
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When my brother aneurysm. Most authorities don't recommend
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cer. I have both. Could I have pancreatic cancer?
I am 79. – E.B.
ANSWER: Pancreatic cancer's average age of
onset is 65. The risk of coming down with it
increases with age. About 34,000 new cases of it
occur yearly in the United States. It is the fourth
leading cause of cancer deaths.
What makes pancreatic cancer such a peril is its
lack of signs and symptoms in its early stages.
Symptoms, when they do arise, include loss of
appetite, a drop in weight, stomach discomfort
or pain, nausea and a sensation of fullness after
taking only a few bites of food. As the cancer
grows, it blocks the drainage of bile, and the
skin and whites of the eyes turn yellow.
Your symptoms are common to many things,
• "When dispensing medicine
to my dogs, I have always
coated the pills in butter or
peanut butter. It seems to
make it more appetizing, or
the butter at least helps it go
down smoothly. I recently
was prescribed some pills that
are very large. I tried the but-
ter method on myself, and
sure enough, it works."

was 47, he died of a stroke caused by bleeding
in his brain. He was fine one minute, and the
next he was in a coma. An autopsy showed he
had had an aneurysm that ruptured. I have four
other brothers and three sisters. Should we all be
checked for an aneurysm? I am now 66. – W.C.
ANSWER: An aneurysm is a weak spot on an
artery wall. It looks like a blister. Aneurysms can
develop on any artery, but they are mostly found
on the aorta and on brain arteries. Should the
aneurysm break, bleeding can be catastrophic.
Ruptured brain aneurysms account for 10 per-
cent of strokes, and frequently they occur in
screening first-degree relatives, because their
risk is small and the procedure carries an equal-
ly small danger.
The booklet on stroke explains this common and
sometimes crippling condition. Readers can
obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue – No.
902W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for
$4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's print-
ed name and address. Please allow four weeks
for delivery.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I recently read that
nausea and gas are symptoms of pancreatic can-
and pancreatic cancer is not high on the list.
However, I have learned one thing about medi-
cine: When a person brings up a diagnosis, I
can't dismiss it, no matter how remote the
chances of having it are. See your doctor. You
and I will sleep better if you do.
Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer
individual letters, but he will incorporate them
in his column whenever possible. Readers may
write him or request an order form of available
health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
FL 32853-6475.
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- J.K. in Pennsylvania
• "A nice, cheap exfoliator for
skin is baking soda. It gives
just enough scrub, and a box
is less than a dollar. I love it."
- A Reader in Minnesota
• "I cook soup in quantity,
because my family loves left-
overs. To cool a big pot quick-
ly, I keep a clean, plastic
water bottle mostly filled with
water, which I freeze. I use it
to stir the soup. It cools down

President Obama Should Strike Restrictions On Public Funding For Abortions

By Nancy Northup
On the 2009 anniversary of the
landmark Supreme Court decision
Roe v. Wade, the Center for
Reproductive Rights calls on
President Barack Obama to strike
the Hyde Amendment which bans
funding for medically necessary
abortion from his proposed budget
and support Congressional repeal
of these funding restrictions.
During his presidential campaign,
Mr. Obama came out against
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The Hyde Amendment pro-
hibits federal funds from being
used to pay for abortion except
under extremely limited circum-
stances. As a result, a woman who
relies on Medicaid cannot get an
abortion in most circumstances—
even if her health is jeopardized
by her pregnancy—unless she is
able to cover the entire cost out-
of-pocket. Similar restrictions
have been imposed on women
personal decision about their own
lives and forced to carry their
pregnancies to term. On the other
hand, virtually all other health
services are covered.
Since Medicaid is the primary
provider of reproductive health-
care for low-income minority
communities, Hyde also dispro-
portionately affects women of
color. Many of these women are
already struggling with the chal-
California Supreme Court ruled in
1981, “There is no greater power
than the power of the purse. If the
government can use it to nullify
constitutional rights, by condition-
ing benefits only upon the sacri-
fice of such rights, the Bill of
Rights could eventually become a
yellowing scrap of paper. Once the
state furnishes medical care to
poor women in general, it cannot
withdraw part of that care solely
quickly, and then I can stick it
in smaller containers in the
fridge." - V.L., via e-mail
• "In a pinch, you can invert a
metal colander over a pot of
spaghetti sauce or a pan of
greasy bacon or burgers to
keep things nice and neat
while cooking. It catches the
splatter in the net, and the
grease or sauce doesn't get all
over your stovetop. I really
hate when tomato sauce gets
on the wall behind my stove,
because it's hard to get off if
you don't catch it all right
away."

Hyde, saying that the federal gov-
ernment should not use its dollars
to intrude upon a poor woman’s
decision whether or not to carry
her pregnancy to term or to selec-
tively withhold benefits because
she seeks to exercise in a manner
that the government disapproves.
We ask that the President take
action and rescind the policy in
keeping with his previously stated
beliefs.
For 36 years, women in this
country have had the right to
obtain safe, legal abortion. But
since 1977 when Hyde was first
enacted, low-income women have
been deprived of that right by anti-
choice politicians intent on doing
away with a woman’s access to
abortion altogether.
who rely on the health benefits
provided to federal employees,
military personnel and their
dependents, women served by the
Indian Health Service, Peace
Corps volunteers, Medicare
enrollees, women in federal pris-
ons, and low-income women in
the District of Columbia.
These restrictions patently dis-
criminate against women.
Abortion is a health service only
used by women, and it is the only
medically necessary service not
covered by Medicaid for instance.
According to the Guttmacher
Institute, a nonpartisan research
organization, as many as 35% of
women who are eligible for the
program and seeking an abortion
are prevented from making the
lenges of supporting a family on
limited resources and now, the
ever-growing burden of the eco-
nomic recession.
Under Hyde, a poor woman
must often delay obtaining a med-
ically necessary abortion while
she tries to raise the funds. The
longer she waits, the more it costs
and the greater the risks to her
health.
President Barack Obama’s
leadership provides a tremendous
opportunity for the U.S. govern-
ment to stop excluding women’s
specific healthcare needs from
federal health programs based on
political preferences and join the
17 states across the country that
pay for poor women’s medically
necessary abortions. As the
because a woman exercises her
constitutional right to choose an
abortion.”
Roe v. Wade recognized that a
woman’s ability to make repro-
ductive decisions essential to her
life and health. On the day com-
memorating this landmark case,
the Center for Reproductive
Rights urges the new president to
protect the dignity and health of
all women by striking restrictions
on public funding for medically
necessary abortions.
The Center for Reproductive
Rights uses the law to advance
reproductive freedom as a funda-
mental right that all governments
are obligated to protect, respect
and fulfill. Nancy Northup serves
as the organization’s president.
- A.A. in Florida
• To test whether the oil in a
deep fryer or fry pan is ready,
try dropping a single kernel of
popping corn into it. If it's hot
enough, it should pop.
• Go Green Tip: Here's a great
resource for all things green -
- www.earth911.com. You can
find information on recycling
and other topics, all of which
better our world and save you
money.
Send your tips to:
Now Here's a Tip, c/o King
Features Weekly Service,
P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
FL 32853-6475 or e-mail
JoAnn at
heresatip@yahoo.com.
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Local First Book Provides New Books to Three
Children’s Literacy Programs
By Mona Prufer
First Book of Horry County
announced today that new books
will be given to three literacy pro-
grams that serve Horry's children
in need. Recipients include pro-
grams at South Conway, Pee Dee
and Loris elementary schools.
The local nonprofit organiza-
tion awarded the three grants
totaling $4,480, which translates
to nearly 1,800 new books for
children.
Book recipients include:
• PAW Power Afterschool
Enrichment program for 138 third
own home libraries they can share
with their siblings and families.
They will also receive a bookplate
on which to place their names cel-
ebrating the importance of book
ownership.
Additional literacy programs
in Horry County that have
received book grants from First
Book include Bethel Zion
Ministries, Green Sea-Floyds
Elementary, Coastal Carolina
University Mentoring Program,
and others. Last year First Book-
Horry distributed more than
10,000 books to low-income chil-
Advisory Boards unite leaders
from all sectors of the community
to provide books to children in lit-
eracy programs, shelters for bat-
tered children, housing project
initiatives, soup kitchens, after-
school programs and other com-
munity-based efforts reaching
children living at or below the
poverty line. In the past three
years, First Book has distributed
over 20 million new books to
children in need in hundreds of
communities nationwide.
For more information about First
Book or to make a donation to help
NMB Aquatic & Fitness
Center Hosts 2009 S.C
Masters Swim Meet
By Nicole A. Aiello
The North Myrtle Beach
Aquatic & Fitness Center is
hosting the 2009 South
Carolina Masters Short Course
Yards (SCY) State
Championship swim meet
beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 7-
8. SCY is a designation that the
event is held in a 25-yard pool.
Zones (North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida),
who will compete in age
groups ranging from 18-94.
Individual event ribbons will
be awarded for placing 1st
through 8th in each age group.
Awards will also go to the top
six teams.
For more information,

to fifth graders at South Conway
Elementary School: $2070
• Each One, Reach One, a
tutoring program for 27 fourth
and fifth grade "reluctant readers”
at Pee Dee Elementary School:
$810
• Early Intervention program
for 80 first grade "reluctant read-
ers” at Loris Elementary School:
$1600
Each child will receive one
book per month for a year, which
enables the children to start their
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dren in the area. children in need, visit www.first- The Aquatic & Fitness please contact Aquatic Director
First Book-Horry is part of book.org. You can also call Center is expecting 75-100 Mark Horton at 843-281-3743
First Book’s national network of Margene Willis at 843-349-2694 or participants from the Dixie or visit www.DixieZone.org.
volunteer-led Advisory Boards Mona Prufer at 843-349-2087.
who provide new books to chil-
dren in need in communities
across the country.
First Book is a national non-
profit organization with a single
mission: to give children from
low-income families the opportu-
nity to read and own their first
new books. In neighborhoods
across the country, First Book

NMB Chamber Presents 9th Annual Awards Dinner

By Jennifer Prince
The North Myrtle Beach
Chamber has announced that its
ninth annual awards dinner,
“Night of a Thousand Stars,” will
be held Saturday, January 31 at
Lakeside Conference Center at
Barefoot Premier Resorts in
North Myrtle Beach.
Awards will be presented in
the following categories:
“Business of the Year (small-one
to ten employees), “Business of
the Year” (large-11 + employees),
“Entrepreneur of the Year,”
“Excellence in Customer
Service,” “Hospitality Award,”
“Excellence in Community
Service Award” and “Ambassador
of the Year.”
The evening will begin at 7
p.m., followed by the dinner and
program at 7:45 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by
UnI, a local jazz band in North
Myrtle Beach.
“This is a time to celebrate the
pride we have in our business
community, the collective entre-
preneurial spirit of our business
members and the positive impact
our organization has on the City
of North Myrtle Beach and the
surrounding area,” said Marc
Jordan, president and CEO for the
North Myrtle Beach Chamber of
Commerce.
Tickets to the dinner are $60
per person. Contact Charlene
Lynam, at the North Myrtle
Beach Chamber of Commerce to
purchase tickets, 843-281-2662 or
register online by visiting
www.nmbevents.com. There are
also several sponsorship opportu-
nities available including:
Reception Sponsor,
Entertainment Patron, Benefactor,
Table Sponsor, Patron and
Contributor. For more informa-
tion on sponsorships contact
membership/ sales director Vicki
Keibler, at 843-241-2109.

CCU Hosts Coastal and recitals on Coastal Carolina and has served on the board of direc-

Honor Band and

Scholarship Festival
By Mona Prufer
Coastal Carolina University will
host the Third Annual Coastal Honor
Band and Scholarship Festival on
Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. in
Wheelwright Auditorium. The festi-
val concert is free and open to the
public, but tickets are required.
The event featuring regional high
school instrumental band students, is
a culmination of four days of
rehearsal, concerts, master classes
University’s campus. The event will
include performances by the Festival
Wind Ensemble and Coastal Honor
Band, directed by guest conductors
Dan Wilcox, West Virginia
University director of bands emeri-
tus, and internationally respected
composer Robert Sheldon. High
school seniors have the option to
audition for music scholarships, and
players awarded at the event will par-
ticipate in Coastal Carolina
University bands in the 2009 fall
semester.
Wilcox is a past president of the
American Bandmasters Association
tors of the John Philip Sousa
Foundation.
Sheldon taught instrumental
music in the Florida and Illinois pub-
lic schools. He served on the faculty
at Florida State University and is
conductor of the Prairie Wind
Ensemble at Illinois Central College.
Tickets may be picked up from
Wheelwright Box Office Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. For more information, contact
the Wheelwright Box Office at 843-
349-2502.
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Visionary Artist Kim Clayton Featured At Calabash Gallery
By Dariel Bendin
Sunset River Marketplace, the
innovative art gallery in Calabash,
N.C. is featuring Sweet Dreams, a
collection of new, re-newed and
inspired art pieces by Conway folk
artist Kim Clayton, also known as
Kimberly Dawn. The show runs
from Feb. 9 through March 15.
Originally from the mountains of
Tennessee, she is a self-taught
visionary who believes that one
man’s trash is her own artistic
treasure. Clayton works in acrylic,
oil, airbrush and rattle cans. In
addition to painting on canvas, she
often tells her visual stories on
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windows, doors, hubcaps, skate-
boards and furniture. Other “can-
vases” have included a VW Beetle,
a Jeep, a motorcycle, several boats
and a boat dock.
According to Clayton, her
greatest influence has been her
grandfather – furniture designer
Stapleton Long. Her work has been
called “a painted diary of emotions,
feelings and dreams.”
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In addition to painting,
Kimberly Dawn has illustrated six
children’s books and a cookbook.
During the recent holiday season,
she was one of the artists invited to
paint the life-size sleighs which
were placed throughout The
Market Common in Myrtle Beach,
S.C. for visitors to enjoy. When
ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover
came to Myrtle Beach last year, she
was part of that, too.
Gallery owner Ginny Lassiter
said, “I’m very much looking for-
ward to Kim’s show. Her work is
so uplifting and inspirational.”
When asked for a description of
the exhibition, Kim offered the fol-
lowing, as only Kim Clayton can:
Bikini clad surfer girls glide
smooth amongst schools of rainbow
fish.
Fish eyes are doors to the heav-
ens while mysterious angels soar up
above.
Jade green, sky blue and chestnut
brown eyes peer into your heart from
he shadows offering reassurance on
some nights ... others – conviction.
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Scenic landscapes splashed
with brilliant sunsets present a
sanctuary for the soul,
A safe haven wrapped in color.
Tootsie rolled, Pop Rockin’ girls
do a sugary dance among bottle
capped flowers.
A paintbrush moves across the
sky with words to inspire, leaving a
permanent mark in the walls of
your heart.
An open house to meet the artist
will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 from
2 to 5 p.m. Sunset River
Marketplace is located at 10283
Beach Drive SW (NC179) in
Calabash, N.C. For more informa-
tion, call 910-575-5999 or visit the
CMYK
gallery’s MySpace page at
www.MySpace.com/sunsetriver-
marketplace.
Kim Clayton’s work is being
featured at Sunset River
Marketplace from
Feb. 9 - March 14.
Angel, by Kimberly Dawn
Clayton, oil on canvas.
Glass-blowing Class
at Pop’s Especially
for Sweethearts
Every Friday night in January and February is for couples in the
Hot Shop at Pop’s Glass in Conway, S.C. Bring in your sweetheart
and make your own blown glass hearts. Each couple learns to work
as a team, the same way glass blowers in Venice have been taught
to blow glass for centuries. The cost is $75 and all materials are
included.Class hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Call soon, because space is lim-
ited. Classes are conducted by Ed and Barbara Streeter.
Additional classes include Introduction To glass-blowing,
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ($250) and Introduction To Glass
Beads, Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ($175).
Pop’s Glass is located at 911-A, Norman Alley is the Conway Art
District. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information or to register
for a class, call 843-248-4527 or email popsglass@aol.com. Log
onto the website at www.popsglass.com. Pops Glass is also an
active participant in Conway’s First Saturday Artwalks. Peggy
Thibodeau is the featured artist for the Feb. 7 Artwalk.
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From the Editors of
E/The Environmental
Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I want to con-
vince my high school to go green.
What would it cost for a school to
switch to all recycled paper prod-
ucts and all energy efficient light-
ing?
- Daniel Berman, via e-mail
Greening your school is a great
idea. It will not only benefit the
environment but the student body
as well. According to the
“Greening America’s Schools”
report, sponsored in part by the
non-profit U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC), green buildings
provide a better study and learning
environment for students.
Improved lighting, air quality and
acoustics are estimated to improve
learning abilities and test scores by
as much as five percent. And what
better way to teach young people
about the importance of environ-
mental stewardship than starting
right in the schools where they
spend the majority of every week-
day?
Since every school is different,
there is no universal formula for
calculating how much money
going green will cost. Switching
over to recycled paper, for
instance, will not necessarily be
cheap. A recent spot-check at a
national office supply chain
showed that the price for a ream
(500 sheets) of 30 percent recycled
copy paper was 20 percent higher
than a ream with no recycled con-
tent. If you chose 100 percent recy-
cled content, you would pay 35
percent more per ream. But prices
can vary widely depending upon
where you buy paper, and bulk pur-
chasers like schools may be able to
negotiate much better prices.
The best way to offset the added
costs of switching to recycled
paper is to cut paper usage at the
same time. Start a program to edu-
cate students about how they can
reduce paper waste by printing on
both sides of a sheet and by not
printing as many drafts, for exam-
ple. You can also encourage your
school to switch to e-newsletters
instead of paper ones and find other
ways to reduce administrative
paper use.
Switching to recycled paper is
definitely a big win for the envi-
ronment. The Natural Resources
Defense Council (NRDC) reports
that 40 cases of 30 percent recycled
copy paper (400 reams) will save
more than seven trees, 2,100 gal-
lons of water, 1,230 kilowatt-hours
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Talk
of electricity and 18 pounds of
air pollution.
You can calculate this impact
for your school. Ask your school
purchaser how much printer/copier
paper is purchased, and calculate its
weight in pounds or tons. Then go
to the Environmental Defense
Fund’s online Paper Calculator.
Enter the weight and type of paper
you use and you can determine the
amount of wood, energy, water,
solid waste and greenhouse gas
emissions you’ll save by switching
to recycled.
As for lighting, many schools
already use a lot of fluorescent
lighting. If your school still uses
incandescent bulbs, consider that
for every 60-watt incandescent bulb
switched to a 13-watt compact flu-
orescent, the school could save 75
percent in energy use—an average
Marine biologists warn that widespread desalinization could take a heavy
toll on ocean biodiversity because such facilities essentially vacuum up
and inadvertently kill millions of plankton, fish eggs, fish larvae and other
microbial organisms that constitute the base layer of the marine food chain.
Also, for every gallon of fresh water produced, another gallon of doubly
concentrated salt water must be disposed of, further wreaking havoc on
marine ecosystems. Photo by smthns, courtesy Flickr.
of $45 over the life of each bulb.
Ambitious schools can also put
in occupancy sensors that turn
lights off when rooms are vacant,
or install task lighting to further
reduce energy usage. Such add-ons
might seem like luxuries for
already strapped schools, but it just
may be worthwhile anyway given
the energy that can be saved and
the lessons learned.
Dear EarthTalk: With all the talk
of desalinization of ocean water
for drinking, what do we know
about the impacts this might
have on climate, ocean salinity
and other natural processes?
- Fred Kuepper, via e-mail
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Due to its high cost, energy
intensiveness and overall ecologi-
cal footprint, most environmental
advocates view desalinization (or
desalination)—the conversion of
salty ocean water into fresh
water—as a last resort for provid-
ing fresh water to needy popula-
tions. Sourcing fresh water from
streams, rivers, lakes and under-
ground aquifers and adhering to
strict water conservation measures
are much more viable for both eco-
nomic and environmental reasons
in most situations, although some
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have many such options. Of course, as supplies of fresh
The relationship between water dwindle, the economic cost
desalinization and climate of desalinization—especially in
coastal areas with easy access to
change is complex. Global
warming has increased
droughts around the world and
turned formerly verdant land-
scapes into near deserts. Some
long held fresh water sources
ocean water—begins to look com-
petitive with traditional water
are simply no longer reliably
available to hundreds of millions
of people around the world.
Meanwhile, expanding popula-
tions in desert areas are putting
intense pressure on existing fresh
water supplies, forcing communi-
ties to turn to desalinization as the
most expedient way to satisfy their
collective thirst. But the process of
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desalinization burns up many more
fossil fuels than sourcing the
equivalent amount of fresh water
from fresh water bodies. As such,
Schools should not only be encour-
the very proliferation of desaliniza-
aged to switch to recycled paper
tion plants around the world—
but to cut paper usage as well.
some 13,000 already supply fresh
Students can reduce paper waste
water in 120 nations, primarily in
significantly by printing on both
the Middle East, North Africa and
sides of a sheet and by not printing
Caribbean—is both a reaction to
too many drafts.Photo by jeremy-
and one of many contributors to
foo, courtesy Flickr.
global warming.
Beyond the links to climate
problems, marine biologists warn sourcing. To date there are about
that widespread desalinization 300 desalinization plants in the
could take a heavy toll on ocean United States, with 120 in Florida
biodiversity; as such facilities’ and less than 40 each in Texas and
intake pipes essentially vacuum up California. Some 20 additional
and inadvertently kill millions of plants are planned for the coast of
plankton, fish eggs, fish larvae and California in the coming years,
other microbial organisms that con- unless environmentalists extolling
stitute the base layer of the marine the virtues of conservation and
food chain. And, according to wielding low-flow shower heads
Jeffrey Graham of the Scripps and toilets prevail.
Institute of Oceanography’s Center
for Marine Biotechnology and
Biomedicine, the salty sludge left- Got an environmental question?
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Bridgewater, made a habit during maturity (and desirability) in males.

By Samantha Weaver
• Herpetologists can tell you that of
all the victims of rattlesnake bites,
only about half of them actually
hear the telltale rattle before being
bitten.
• It was famed Elizabethan play-
wright William Shakespeare who
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nated. Interestingly, the reason for
the elimination had nothing to do
with cruelty to animals, but rather
had to do with the difficulty of pre-
venting cheating. It seems that
some would-be competitors were
breeding smaller and smaller fish
for consumption.
• The word "alimony" is derived
• On average, British women are
shorter than women in the United
States.
• Who among us isn't familiar with
the line, "Quoth the Raven, never-
more"? As virtually anyone who
made it through middle-school
English class can tell you, it's from
Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem
"The Raven." Considering the ubiq-
uitous nature of the work, though,
you might be surprised to learn that
Poe earned a grand total of $9 from
the first publication of the poem.
• The brain of an ostrich is actually
smaller than one of its eyes.
Thought for the Day:
the last years of his life of sitting
down to a formal dinner every
evening with a dozen guests. This
might not seem odd until you learn
that the guests were all canines,
seated in armchairs and with nap-
kins tied around their necks.
• It was French military leader
Napoleon Bonaparte who made the
following sage observation: "In pol-
itics, absurdity is not a handicap."
• After his death in 2005, the ashes
of Hunter S. Thompson, pioneer of
gonzo journalism and author of the
infamous novel "Fear and Loathing
in Las Vegas," were fired space-
ward from a giant cannon to the
accompaniment of fireworks and
It seems that male owls try to
appear more macho and attract
females by lowering the tone of
their hoots.
• Every year an organization
known as the Diagram Group
awards a prize to the person who
submits the strangest title of an
actual book that was published in
that year. Here's a sampling of pre-
vious winners: "Proceedings of the
Second International Conference
on Nude Mice," "The Theory of
Lengthwise Rolling," "High-
Performance Stiffened Structures,"
"Living With Crazy Buttocks,"
"Greek Rural Postmen and Their
Cancellation Numbers" and
"Butterworths Corporate

made the following sage observa-
tion: "Beauty is all very well at first
sight; but whoever looks at it when
it has been in the house three days?"
• The "Guinness Book of World
Records" used to have a category
for how many live goldfish a person
could eat at once, but it was elimi-
from the Latin word "alimonia,"
which means "nourishment."
• Those who study such things say
that the month in which you are
most likely to be shot, strangled or
poisoned is December. They don't
seem to venture an opinion regard-
ing why, however.
"Bureaucrats write memoranda
both because they appear to be busy
when they are writing and because
the memos, once written, immedi-
ately become proof that they were
busy." - Charles Peters
• It is recorded in historical notes of
the 19th century that the Reverend
Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of
the Bob Dylan song "Mr.
Tambourine Man."
• It's been reported that the average
lifespan of a tree in the metropolis
of New York City is only seven
years.
• Evidently, it's not just humans
who associate a deeper voice with
CMYK
Manslaughter Service."
• Records show that in England in
1552, William Shakespeare's father
had to pay a fine for littering.
Thought for the Day:
"Failure is not the only punishment
for laziness; there is also the suc-
cess of others." - Jules Renard

Celebrity Extra by Cindy Elavsky LIBRA (September 23 to

Q: I know that the television program
"Friday Night Lights" has been taping.
However, I cannot for the life of me figure
out when the season will begin, what day of
the week or what time of day it will be aired.
Please help -- I love this show! Susan
T., Salem, Va.
A: The producers of "Friday Night Lights"
cut a deal with DirecTV, allowing the satel-
lite network to air the third season of the
show on The 101 before NBC got to air it.
DirecTV aired the 13-episode season begin-
ning Oct. 1, 2008. So, many people already
know what happened in the
lives of the players and
coaches of the Panthers
football team. NBC began
airing the third season on
Friday, Jan. 16, at 9 p.m.
EST.
Q: Can you tell me what
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ION Television.
Q: I really love the sitcom "Rules of
Engagement." Has it been canceled?
Nancy R., via e-mail
A: The CBS sitcom starring David Spade,
Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price and Oliver
Hudson will begin its third season as a mid-
season replacement. As of press time, an
exact date had not been announced (probably
sometime in February), so check your local
listings for more information.
Q: I loved the book "The Last Templar." I
heard they are making a
movie of it, but I can't find
out anything. Can you help?
Contessa T., via e-mail
A: Yes, actually. NBC will
be airing its movie version of
"The Last Templar," starring
Academy Award winner Mira
ARIES (March 21 to April
19) Seeing the silly side of some really
ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a
new perspective on how to handle them.
Some important contacts can be made this
weekend.
TAURUS (April 20 to May
20) Try to complete your outstanding
tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to
take advantage of new possibilities -- both
professional and personal -- opening up by
week's end.
GEMINI (May 21 to June
20) With both your creative side and
your energy levels rising this week, you
should be able to tackle that too-long-neg-
October 22) Careful -- you might
be stepping into dangerous territory if you
decide to "exaggerate" the facts too much.
Remember: The truth speaks for itself and
needs no embellishment.
SCORPIO (October 23 to
November 21) Although your
workplace successes have earned you
many admirers, there are some colleagues
who are not among them. Be careful how
you proceed with your new project.
SAGITTARIUS (November
22 to December 21) You might
have to go into great detail to explain why
you're currently reluctant to make changes
to an already prepared plan. Be sure you
have all the facts to back yourself up.
CAPRICORN (December 22
to January 19) Travel plans might
still be uncertain. But instead of getting

Sorvino, Scott Foley and upset about the delay, open yourself up to
the lovely Claire Forlani Victor Garber. This original lected project again. A family member
has coming up next? might have important news. other possibilities, and begin checking out
movie based on the best-sell-
Brooke M., West Palm ing Raymond Khoury novel CANCER (June 21 to July some alternative destinations.
Beach, Fla. has been made into a four- 22) An explanation you requested seems AQUARIUS (January 20 to
A: Currently, you can hour miniseries. The first part to be more confusing than enlightening. February 18) Changing conditions
catch the beautiful English airs on Sunday, Jan. 25, with You should insist on clarifications now, might require you to alter some of your
Claire Forlani rather than deal with problems that might
actress, who has starred in the conclusion airing plans. While you might be agreeable to
"Mallrats" and "Meet Joe Black," in the orig- Monday, Jan. 26 (9-11 p.m. EST both arise later. this, be prepared with explanations for
inal miniseries titled "The Diplomat." Claire, nights). LEO (July 23 to August 22) those who do not want changes made.
36, co-stars with husband Dougray Scott Mira plays Tess Chaykin, a Manhattan Your energy levels might be ebbing a bit. PISCES (February 19 to
("Desperate Housewives," "Mission: archaeologist who reluctantly teams up with But that's no excuse for taking catnaps March 20) Although you might have
Impossible II") as Pippa Porter, the estranged FBI agent Sean Daley (Scott Foley). They when you could be working on those to deal with some detractors who aren't too
wife of Dougray's character, Ian Porter. Ian is are drawn into a fast-paced, romantic adven- unfinished tasks. There'll be time to curl kind in their critiques, you gain points
a disillusioned British diplomat haunted by ture as they attempt to uncover the lost up and relax by week's end.
personal tragedy (which involves Pippa) secrets of the medieval Knights Templar. when you're willing to stand up and
VIRGO (August 23 to defend your work.
who is believed to be doing business with a Veteran thespian Omar Sharif ("Doctor September 22) It's a good time to
Russian arms and drug trafficker. When he Zhivago," "Lawrence of Arabia") rounds out
get those ideas out of your head and into a
refuses to cooperate with Scotland Yard, sus- the all-star cast.
readable format if you hope to have them BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift
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C O M M E N TA R Y
What’s Happening at Your Library?
By Chauncey Buchan
One definition for “library” in WordNet
Search online is “a building that houses a col-
lection of books and other materials.” Simple
enough – but perhaps it’s a bit too simple.
Much history and legacy is afforded by Chapin
Memorial Library. One interesting note is that
this library is the only one in the state support-
ed by a municipality (the City of Myrtle
Beach).
In her book Greetings from Myrtle Beach,
A History 1900-1980, Barbara F. Stokes wrote
that Chapin Library’s roots began with the
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WPA program in the 1930’s. She cited that it
opened part-time in the fall of 1939, in what
was then the Chamber of Commerce building
in the 800 block of North Kings Highway. The
first librarian, who was assistant librarian at
Myrtle Beach High School, worked only part-
time at Chapin Library.
Stokes’ book tells us the library moved sev-
eral times between 1939 and 1948. Then the
City of Myrtle Beach accepted a grant from
the Chapin Foundation to build a new building
on land donated to the city by Myrtle Beach
Farms Company. They named the new library
after Simeon B. Chapin, and it opened June 1,
1949. Stokes stated that the opening-day col-
lection consisted of eighteen hundred books,
two newspapers, five magazines, and the orig-
inal WPA five hundred books.
Chapin Memorial Library has come a long
way since those days. The city has renovated
and expanded the building several times over
the years to its current size of 25,000 square
feet. Even after expansions, the library and its
programs have outgrown the facility at 400
14th Avenue North. The part-time librarian
was the only employee in the early days. Now
the library employs twelve very dedicated full-
time staff members, and many volunteers
assist with daily duties. Originally it used only
the second floor, while the city’s Recreation
Department occupied the first floor. Now the
library covers the entire building and sorely
could use more space.
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The library’s support group, Friends of
Chapin Memorial Library, stays involved with
the community on behalf of the library.
Friends members attend meetings of the City
Planning Commission and the Myrtle Beach
Cultural Resources Committee to keep the
needs and best interests of the library in the
forefront of Myrtle Beach future considera-
tions. In our rough economy with budget cuts
at many levels, no one wants to see a valuable
resource like Chapin Library left out of the
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planning mix.
It’s difficult to judge how much Chapin
Library enriches the local community.
Children’s programs have been a center focus
since the Children’s Section was added in
1959. The staff members in this area conduct
inspiring activities during ongoing programs
like Baby Storytime, Toddler Storytime, and
Bookworms. Some of the learning fun
includes rhymes, songs, books, toys, crafts,
flannelboards, and fingerplays. Recently chil-
dren’s art and poetry was on display in cele-
bration of Arbor Day. First graders drew pic-
tures of their dream tree houses, and fifth
graders wrote poems.
The Let’s Talk About It 2009 program
includes lectures, discussion and fellowship
for adults. The new theme is “Key Ingredients:
Food in Fiction” – it runs from January 14th
through March 11th. The sponsor is The
Humanities Council, a state program for the
National Endowment for the Humanities.
Various scholars will discuss books including
Like Water for Chocolate, Ceremony,
Dubliners, The Good Earth and Fried Green
Tomatoes. Check with the library at 918-1275
for dates and times of any library activities.
Chapin Library conducts regular Meet the
Author events, which are free and open to the
public (and refreshments are served!). A recent
program in December featured Scott Deitche,
who authored Cigar City Mafia: A Complete
History of the Tampa Underworld, and The
Silent Don: The World of Santo Trafficante Jr.
Deitche also has written articles on organized
crime for newspapers, magazines and Web
sites. These events offer the author’s books for
purchasing and autographing.
The above activities are just a few of the
exciting happenings at your local library.
Chapin Library is more than just a building
with lots of books, newspapers, magazines,
videos, CDs, DVDs and Internet access.
Patrons also access online accounts and down-
load digital books from home. To see all the
library offers, visit online at www.chapinli-
brary.org. You could say our local library is the
soul of Myrtle Beach located in the heart of
Myrtle Beach. Remember, “Knowledge is free
at the library – just bring your own container.”
(Source: Internet, Useful-Information,
Famous Library Quotes).
Chauncey Buchan is a member of Friends
of Chapin Memorial Library. For information
on how to support this worthy organization,
call 843-918-1275.
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Ready for something new and exciting to Charleston, and currently she is a research Blount Jr. are contributing writers. The cur- the book, so I won’t elaborate and spoil the
read? Or maybe you have some books you’d assistant in virus and cancer research in the rent issue features articles on Pearl Fryar, the plot.
like to get rid of. Now’s your chance: Head Department of Medicine at George Bishopville man who has gained fame with The book, which purports to show how
to the Friends of Chapin Memorial Library Washington University. his legendary three and a half acres of topi- God relates to humanity, has created some
2009 Book Sale this Friday, Jan. 30 and Author William Baldwin of ary art; Tiger Woods’ new golf course near controversy among Christians, the targeted
Saturday, Jan. 31. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. McClellanville contributed to the book. Asheville, N.C.; “Sultry Savannah”; James audience. While there are the fans who say it
both days at the rear of the library at 400 “This book is wonderful and full of some Beard Award-winning Birmingham chef “changed their lives,” there are also the skep-
14th Ave. N. in Myrtle Beach. really beautiful black and white photographs Frank Stitt’s new cookbook, “Bottega tics who find it to be scripturally inaccurate
If you’re a member of the Friends group of some lesser known places in South Favorita: A Southern Chef’s Love Affair and even offensive in its portrayal of the
(a worthwhile $10 investment), you can go Carolina,” writes Curtis R. Rogers of the With Italian Food” and much more. Divinity.
early to the preview sale on Thursday, Jan. S.C. State Library on amazon.com. “The Launched in August, the magazine is try- If you’ve read the book, where do you
29 from 6 to 8 p.m. author does a great job of expressing her ing to take root in Southern soil, which might stand? I’d love to hear from you, so drop me
The sale usually has hundreds, probably thoughts through poetry in the book and be difficult since so many have failed. It’s a line at mprufer@sccoast.net.
thousands, of new and nearly new hardbacks, relates it to her photographs. I really enjoyed been likened to a cross between Oxford
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books on tape/CD (though not many) and Guinea, Africa, and her thoughts about it. I Country, with Field & Stream thrown in. been writing about books and authors for 25
collectibles. Proceeds go to the Shirley highly recommend this book.” It’s an intriguing mix. I’m still waiting on years.
Boone Scholarship Fund. my first subscription, a Christmas gift I
HOLLYWOOD ... Everybody seems to be "get- at the "Marley and Me" premiere. So were
A New Southern Magazine asked for. The Web site is http://gardenand-
ting into the act" of naming the 10 best. Could Barbra Streisand's when she was honored by the
Author Event gun.com.
be movies, actors, actresses, songs, etc. Now Kennedy Center. The only one I haven't seen
Check out Garden & Gun, a glossy new
the American Film Institute has announced its like that is Julia, but I haven't seen her lately.
Vennie Deas-Moore, a freelance magazine dedicated to all things Southern. Your Thoughts On ‘The Shack’?
choice of the 10 Best Movies of 2008. They are Aside to William W. of Washington, D.C. You
researcher and writer, will be signing copies The somewhat risky title comes from found-
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The want to know all about Heather Graham. Well,
of her beautiful photography book, “Home: ing editor John Wilson who knew the name My book club recently held a rousing dis-
Dark Knight," "Frost/Nixon," here's what I know. She was
Portraits from the Carolina Coast” on was enjoyed by a popular disco in cussion on the “hot new, word-of-mouth
"Frozen River," "Gran Torino," born in Milwaukee on Jan. 29,
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at the library. The Charleston, according to The Atlanta book” by William P. Young, “The Shack.”
"Iron Man," "Milk," "Wall-E," 1970. She was raised in a
author event is accompanied by an exhibit of Journal-Constitution, and felt it conveyed the It’s the story of a man whose young daughter
"Wendy and Lucy" and "The devout Catholic family that
her photographs sponsored by the McKissick culture of the South. has been abducted and murdered, and he’s
Wrestler." If any of you care to wanted her to become a nun.
Museum at the University of South Carolina, You can find it in most bookstores and trying to move on with his life while carrying
get into the act, send your However, Heather didn't want
titled “A People of the Land: Low Country online, with sophisticated photography and a around “The Great Sadness.” When he gets a
choices. We'll print them. that calling. She had a yearlong
Portraits,” which opens Monday, Feb. 2. mix of articles about food, art, literature, the note in his mailbox he believes is from God
I was saddened to learn of the romance with actor James
Deas-Moore has been a research special- land and fishing and hunting. Well known to meet him at the shack where the child’s
death of Margaret Truman. I Woods, who was twice her age.
ist in the area of immunogenetics at the Southern authors such as Reynolds Price, bloodied clothes were found, he reluctantly
loved her books -- mostly mys- When she broke up with him,
Medical University of South Carolina in Clyde Edgerton, Winston Groom and Roy goes. What happens there is the essence of Mona Prufer
teries taking place in she had a fling with Ed Burns.
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Greg Norman’s Australian Grille Kicks Up
Its Wine Dinners with Southwestern Fare
By Michelle Cantey
Greg Norman’s Australian
Grille hosted its January wine din-
ner with the colorful flavors of the
southwest and fabulous décor that
echoed the amazing colors of the
region.
In planning a wine dinner, usu-
ally the wines are selected and then
the menu is crafted to complement.
This time, the tables were turned.
First, featured chef Greg
Sandford and his staff artfully
selected this playful menu boasting
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such southwestern flavors as
mango rum, chimichangas, cabo
wabo shooters, Pablano peppers,
black bean corn relish, chipotle and
Mexican fudge. Then, Brett
Walters of Grassroots Wine
Wholesalers tackled the unbridled
task of pairing each of Chef
Sandford’s southwestern dishes
with a South American wine.
Results? An unforgettable dinner.
“As we developed the menu, we
would get more and more excited
about the next course and would try
to top each one,” Chef Sandford, a
fan of southwestern cuisine, admit-
ted after the dinner. “We’re really
proud of how everything turned
out.”
Upon arrival, guests were greet-
ed with Chef Sandford’s first
course of crab and scallop ceviche
served in a martini glass rimmed
with seafood seasoning, kitchen-
made guacamole and goat cheese
con queso dip accompanied by
blue corn chips. With these dishes,
Walters paired Luigi Bosca Finca
La Linda Brut, a sparkling wine
blend of Chardonnay/Semillon.
From the Mendoza, Argentina
region, the 2007 vintage La Linda
Brut was the perfect accompani-
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ment to the appetizers of fresh
seafood and the creaminess of the
goat cheese con queso dip. Oak-
aged for three months, its flavors of
tropical fruits, honey and apricots
danced on one’s palate.
Michelle Cantey and Julie McBride
Chef Sandford presented one of
his favorite poultry dishes as the
second course - a perfectly seared
duck breast presented on baby
spinach with toasted pumpkins
seeds and a Mango Rum
Vinaigrette. The vinaigrette was a
brainstorm using Mexican mango
Duck Breast Salad with Mango Rum Vinaigrette and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
rum and emulsified mango as the
two main ingredients. Walters
paired the second course with a
Chono Reserva Riesling from the
cool climate of the Bio Bio Valley,
Chile. I must admit that this 2006
vintage was a favorite among those
of us who don’t typically like
Rieslings. Crafted by one of the
best wine makers in Chile, the
grapes are hand-picked with whole
clusters gently pressed to maintain
the aromatic characteristics and
acidity of Riesling wines. Take
note to ask for this wine at your
local wine shop. It’s guaranteed to
be a favorite.
In developing the southwestern
menu, Chef Sandford had original-
ly planned to serve rattlesnake
chimichangas for the third course.
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However, he wasn’t able to secure
it in time for the dinner. So, with
his culinary talents he improvised
with a Tucumcari Prairie Chicken
Fajita Chimichanga with avocado
cream and fresh salsa. A secret
ingredient in the chimichanga was
his pickled cactus. This was a
crowd pleaser for everyone at the
dinner. Walters opted to pair the
chimichanga dish with Tittarelli
Reserva Torrentes from Mendoza,
Argentina. Hailing from one of the
oldest and most prestigious winer-
ies in Argentina, the 2007 Reserva
Torrentes proved to be aromatic
with floral tones in the nose, tropi-
cal fruit flavors and a wonderfully
crisp, clean finish. This rich
Torrentes could rival most
Chardonnay selections.
In the spirit of the southwest,
Chef Sandford selected a fun inter-
mezzo of Sammy Haagar Cabo
Wabo tequila shooter with a mar-
garita chaser. This wasn’t your
usual tequila shot, this intermezzo
selection was served in a cham-
pagne glass with a seeded jalapeno
pepper alongside the glass of mar-
garita mix to chase. It proved to be
surprisingly refreshing, non-spicy
but VERY flavorful. The intermez-
zo was a hit with everyone who
braved the shot.
The fourth course of hard-
seared skin-on salmon married
well with the black bean corn relish
and Pablano pepper polenta. The
salmon’s presentation on a mesa
husk created audible expressions.
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The classic pairing of pinot noir
and salmon was a true hit. Walters
selected the Quintay Pinot Noir
from Casablanca Valley, Chile to
accompany the Salmon Vera Cruz.
This 2007 vintage is hand-picked
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in the cool climate of the
Casablanca Valley before being
aged in new French oak. The
Quintay Pinot Noir exhibited the
luscious aromas of black cherries,
raspberries, baking spices and the
earthiness of leather. This Pinot
Noir selection presented a round-
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ness on the palate, sweet fruits and
pleasing finish.
Marinated lobster tail with blue
corn crust that had been flash fried
for flavor followed as the fifth
course. Served on a rice barley bed
with an apricot almond marmalade,
this dish still has me licking my
lips. The sweetness of the mar-
malade was the perfect condiment
to the saltiness of the fried dish.
Walters paired the blue corn crust-
ed lobster with a certified organic
selection, Palin Chardonnay (certi-
fied organic wine) from Mendoza,
Argentina. Made by renowned
Chilean winemaker Alvaro
Espinoza who is a leading propo-
nent to biodynamic and organic
winemaking, the wine is named
after a ball used to play a Chilean
Brett Walters, Chef Greg Sandford and Jeff Edwards, Chef
field hockey and not the former
vice-presidential candidate Sarah
Palin. Politics aside, this was a fla-
vorful Chardonnay. Well done,
Alvaro!
With his sixth course, Chef
Sandford was inspired by the
smokiness of the elk or bison to
develop a hickory, cold-smoked
beef tenderloin. The hard-seared,
Pittsburgh style beef tenderloin
was stuffed with a chipotle Boursin
cheese and served atop a red skin
potato pancake with a black-eyed
pea relish. My mouth is still water-
ing from this fabulous dish. The
tenderloin dish was paired perfect-
ly with a Luigi Bosca DOC Malbec
from Mendoza, Argentina.
Argentines love their beef and their
Malbec, a native varietal to the
Lujan de Cuyo. This was a perfect
match. Aged 14 months in French
oak and one year in the bottle, the
DOC Malbec presented an intense
violet color displayed aromas of
ripe cherry and plum. Spiced with
hints of mocha and blackberries,
the flavors married well with the
beef tenderloin.
The seventh course was a very
light dessert that boasted big south-
western flavors of cinnamon,
Mexican fudge and corn flake
crust. Chef Sandford put a playful
twist on the Mexican Fried Ice
Cream with his corn flake cinna-
mon gelato in a sugar cone on a bed
of Mexican fudge and cinnamon
whipped cream garnish. A delight-
ful way to end the dinner. The
Chono Reserva Syrah from the
Elqui Valley, Chile accompanied
this dish. Oak-aged in American
and French barrels, the Reserva
Syrah presented intense color with
spicy nose of berries, fruit and
slight hint of tar. The intense fruiti-
ness married well with the oak to
present a well-balanced wine. This
was truly a liquid dessert all on its
own.
Held monthly throughout the
winter, these wine dinners are
always a favorite of Grand Strand
diners. For more information or to
make reservations, contact Greg
Norman’s Australian Grille, locat-
ed at Barefoot Landing, at
843.361.0000.
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People In the Square,
oil painting by Vittorio Santini.
Katie’s Project Partners with United Way
By Sarah George
Katie’s Project, a nonprofit
organization serving Horry
County, has secured a partnership
with the United Way of Horry
County to collaborate on the col-
lection of formal wear for high
school students in need for the
upcoming 09 Prom Season.
“This is another exciting step in
the development of our program,
which was started last year by St.
James High School student, Katie
Rhoden,” explained Kathy
Foxworth, Katie’s Project
Area Organizations Host Reception
for State Delegation
By Nancy Gray
The Myrtle Beach Area
Chamber of Commerce, Myrtle
Beach Golf Holiday, Coastal
Carolina University and Horry-
Georgetown Technical College
will host the Grand Strand
Legislative Reception for S.C.
General Assembly members 5-9
p.m. Feb. 4 at the Clarion Hotel
Live Art Demonstrations for
Conway’s Artwalk
By Carla Tyree
The Painted Banana at 1020
Fourth Avenue will be hosting live
demonstrations in painting and
working polymer clay between the
hours of 10 and 3 p.m. Saturday
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Southern Portraits Features Vittorio Santini
By Ken Tucker
Southern Portraits and
Accents presents a spe-
cial exhibition of paint-
ings by Vittorio Santini,
entitled My World. The
opening reception is
Thursday, February 12, 6
to 9 p.m. Vittorio Santini
is an Italian born
American citizen, for-
merly a professional ath-
lete and now a full-time
artist with a unique view
of the world. He
describes his work as
abstract expressionist
with strong folk art influ-
ence, expressing his love
of life, its mysteries, and
spiritual attachments.
His colorful and vibrant
President/Executive
Director. “The United
Way has coordinated a
similar project for the
past six years and by
combining our pro-
grams we will be able to
enhance the program at
a much faster rate and
start helping teens who
need it sooner.”
United Way has pre-
viously partnered with
the Myrtle Beach Mall
to collect gently used
formal wear that would
Downtown (formerly the Clarion
Town House Hotel) in Columbia.
The event is by invitation only
and is not open to the public.
The purpose of the legislative
reception is to increase awareness
and understanding of the greater
Myrtle Beach area’s numerous
contributions to the state and its
economy and to underscore the
importance of supporting the
February 7 . Featured artists on
site will be Neva Clontz
Campbell, Lisa Nowakowski, and
Carla Tyree, owner/artist. All
artists will be demonstrating their
styles and techniques in painting,
drawing, and clay sculpting, giv-
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paintings will be featured in this
personal exhibit through March 11.
Vittorio Santini was born to a
very artistic family who encouraged
him to appreciate fine art of the
world from a very young age. From
the time, he could walk and talk, he
began playing soccer and experi-
menting with art. He turned his love
of the sport into a career and
became a professional, playing with
the Lucchese S.S. of Lucca,
Tuscany, Italy until a serious injury
during a game in Montreal, Canada
when he was forced into an early
semi-retirement and played with
numerous soccer clubs in the United
States and Argentina during the
1960’s.
Vittorio paints with oil on canvas
and creates his work to his satisfac-
tion. Santini considers himself an
action artist, painting whatever he
area’s critical needs during the
2009 legislative session.
“With the economy forcing the
state legislature to make tough
budget decisions, we must make
sure that the significant role and
related financial contributions, as
well as the various specific needs
of our area, are strongly and clear-
ly heard regarding support and
funding for issues such as tourism
promotion and Interstate 73,” said
Franklin Daniels, MBACC
Legislative Policy Council chair-
feels at that moment. His work
reflects his passion for the art, with
vibrant colors and distinctive pat-
terns. He has been involved with the
arts for over 35 years. He continues
his passion through his two grand-
sons, exposing them to the arts and
encouraging them to express them-
selves through their art.
He is currently a member of
Waccamaw Arts Guild, and
Franklin G Burroughs, Simeon B.
Chapin Art Museum and ACE of
Horry County. Before moving to
Myrtle Beach, he was a member of
Watchung Art Center in New Jersey
for over 20 years. He had a very
successful show in Yonkers, New
York that was organized by
Evolution Art of Yonkers, in July
2008. In October 2007, Waccamaw
Arts Guild awarded him first prize
for his oil painting titled “People in
be suitable for teenage
students in Horry
County to wear to
their prom. By part-
nering with Katie’s
Project, both organi-
zations are able to
reach a greater num-
ber of teenagers
through the schools
and human service
agencies, without
duplicating efforts.
“This is a tremen-
dous community
effort and has a big
impact on the
teenagers in the pro-
gram. We truly appre-
man and an attorney with Nexsen
Pruet LLC.
“Securing funds for the 2-for-1
matching grant for tourism pro-
motion is a priority and will pay
great dividends to this area and to
our state in the future, just as it
has in the past. Tourism promo-
tion is a major part of the state’s
budget solution; it is clearly not a
budget problem. Likewise, I-73
funding, both with economic
stimulus dollars and a permanent
state source, would enhance our
ing an “outside view” of how an
artist thinks, creates, and paints.
The Painted Banana will also be
accepting registration for chil-
dren’s art classes offered year-
round on Tuesday and Friday
evenings.
Demonstrations are free and
open to the public.
The Painted Banana exhibits a
variety of art mediums of wooden
hand-turned bowls, metal artwork,
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the Square.” this was sponsored by
First Federal Bank of Myrtle
Beach. He was chosen Artist of the
month in June 2006 at Gifu Art
Exchange, Conway SC. Vittorio
also had a successful one man show
at Sunset River Art Gallery in
Calabash, NC.
Vittorio Santini is currently dis-
played at several local galleries
including; Palmetto Studio Gallery,
Myrtle Beach, Collectors Café,
Myrtle Beach, Sunset River Art
Marketplace Gallery, Calabash,
NC; The Round Table Art Group,
Myrtle Beach; and Southern
Portraits & Accents, Myrtle Beach
Southern Portraits and Accents
will present a new exhibit and
reception on the second Thursday
each month. Southern Portraits and
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Accents is located at 3901 N. Kings
Hwy in Myrtle Beach.
For more information call 843-
448-3303.
ciate the past years’ responses
from the community and hope to
make this year’s partnership even
more memorable for all involved,”
states Julie Kopnicky, United Way
of Horry County Marketing and
Communications Coordinator.
Plans for the February Dress
Drives are underway. For dona-
tion information call 843-282-
0454 or visit http://www.katiespro-
ject.org.
Katie’s Project is a 501(c)(3)
organization whose mission is to
assist high school students by pro-
viding them with formal wear and
accessories so they are able to
attend their high school prom.
economic position in the future
and immediately create new jobs.
Even in tough economic times,
both of these issues are clear
examples of how we need to
invest today for a stronger and
more diversified tomorrow.”
Traveling to Columbia will be
representatives from these host
organizations as well as various
public officials, business leaders
and other Grand Strand chambers
and organizations.
hand-painted glass and furniture,
ceramics, photography, as well as
clay creations and paintings by
several local artists.
Gallery is opened Tuesday
through Saturday 10-6pm.
For more information about
the gallery and its artwork call
843-488-4597 or visit www.thep-
aintedbananan.com or email thep-
aintedbanana@yahoo.com.
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Greg Norman’s Australian Grille Kicks Up
Its Wine Dinners with Southwestern Fare
By Michelle Cantey
Greg Norman’s Australian
Grille hosted its January wine din-
ner with the colorful flavors of the
southwest and fabulous décor that
echoed the amazing colors of the
region.
In planning a wine dinner, usu-
ally the wines are selected and then
the menu is crafted to complement.
This time, the tables were turned.
First, featured chef Greg
Sandford and his staff artfully
selected this playful menu boasting
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such southwestern flavors as
mango rum, chimichangas, cabo
wabo shooters, Pablano peppers,
black bean corn relish, chipotle and
Mexican fudge. Then, Brett
Walters of Grassroots Wine
Wholesalers tackled the unbridled
task of pairing each of Chef
Sandford’s southwestern dishes
with a South American wine.
Results? An unforgettable dinner.
“As we developed the menu, we
would get more and more excited
about the next course and would try
to top each one,” Chef Sandford, a
fan of southwestern cuisine, admit-
ted after the dinner. “We’re really
proud of how everything turned
out.”
Upon arrival, guests were greet-
ed with Chef Sandford’s first
course of crab and scallop ceviche
served in a martini glass rimmed
with seafood seasoning, kitchen-
made guacamole and goat cheese
con queso dip accompanied by
blue corn chips. With these dishes,
Walters paired Luigi Bosca Finca
La Linda Brut, a sparkling wine
blend of Chardonnay/Semillon.
From the Mendoza, Argentina
region, the 2007 vintage La Linda
Brut was the perfect accompani-
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ment to the appetizers of fresh
seafood and the creaminess of the
goat cheese con queso dip. Oak-
aged for three months, its flavors of
tropical fruits, honey and apricots
danced on one’s palate.
Michelle Cantey and Julie McBride
Chef Sandford presented one of
his favorite poultry dishes as the
second course - a perfectly seared
duck breast presented on baby
spinach with toasted pumpkins
seeds and a Mango Rum
Vinaigrette. The vinaigrette was a
brainstorm using Mexican mango
Duck Breast Salad with Mango Rum Vinaigrette and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
rum and emulsified mango as the
two main ingredients. Walters
paired the second course with a
Chono Reserva Riesling from the
cool climate of the Bio Bio Valley,
Chile. I must admit that this 2006
vintage was a favorite among those
of us who don’t typically like
Rieslings. Crafted by one of the
best wine makers in Chile, the
grapes are hand-picked with whole
clusters gently pressed to maintain
the aromatic characteristics and
acidity of Riesling wines. Take
note to ask for this wine at your
local wine shop. It’s guaranteed to
be a favorite.
In developing the southwestern
menu, Chef Sandford had original-
ly planned to serve rattlesnake
chimichangas for the third course.
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However, he wasn’t able to secure
it in time for the dinner. So, with
his culinary talents he improvised
with a Tucumcari Prairie Chicken
Fajita Chimichanga with avocado
cream and fresh salsa. A secret
ingredient in the chimichanga was
his pickled cactus. This was a
crowd pleaser for everyone at the
dinner. Walters opted to pair the
chimichanga dish with Tittarelli
Reserva Torrentes from Mendoza,
Argentina. Hailing from one of the
oldest and most prestigious winer-
ies in Argentina, the 2007 Reserva
Torrentes proved to be aromatic
with floral tones in the nose, tropi-
cal fruit flavors and a wonderfully
crisp, clean finish. This rich
Torrentes could rival most
Chardonnay selections.
In the spirit of the southwest,
Chef Sandford selected a fun inter-
mezzo of Sammy Haagar Cabo
Wabo tequila shooter with a mar-
garita chaser. This wasn’t your
usual tequila shot, this intermezzo
selection was served in a cham-
pagne glass with a seeded jalapeno
pepper alongside the glass of mar-
garita mix to chase. It proved to be
surprisingly refreshing, non-spicy
but VERY flavorful. The intermez-
zo was a hit with everyone who
braved the shot.
The fourth course of hard-
seared skin-on salmon married
well with the black bean corn relish
and Pablano pepper polenta. The
salmon’s presentation on a mesa
husk created audible expressions.
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The classic pairing of pinot noir
and salmon was a true hit. Walters
selected the Quintay Pinot Noir
from Casablanca Valley, Chile to
accompany the Salmon Vera Cruz.
This 2007 vintage is hand-picked
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in the cool climate of the
Casablanca Valley before being
aged in new French oak. The
Quintay Pinot Noir exhibited the
luscious aromas of black cherries,
raspberries, baking spices and the
earthiness of leather. This Pinot
Noir selection presented a round-
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ness on the palate, sweet fruits and
pleasing finish.
Marinated lobster tail with blue
corn crust that had been flash fried
for flavor followed as the fifth
course. Served on a rice barley bed
with an apricot almond marmalade,
this dish still has me licking my
lips. The sweetness of the mar-
malade was the perfect condiment
to the saltiness of the fried dish.
Walters paired the blue corn crust-
ed lobster with a certified organic
selection, Palin Chardonnay (certi-
fied organic wine) from Mendoza,
Argentina. Made by renowned
Chilean winemaker Alvaro
Espinoza who is a leading propo-
nent to biodynamic and organic
winemaking, the wine is named
after a ball used to play a Chilean
Brett Walters, Chef Greg Sandford and Jeff Edwards, Chef
field hockey and not the former
vice-presidential candidate Sarah
Palin. Politics aside, this was a fla-
vorful Chardonnay. Well done,
Alvaro!
With his sixth course, Chef
Sandford was inspired by the
smokiness of the elk or bison to
develop a hickory, cold-smoked
beef tenderloin. The hard-seared,
Pittsburgh style beef tenderloin
was stuffed with a chipotle Boursin
cheese and served atop a red skin
potato pancake with a black-eyed
pea relish. My mouth is still water-
ing from this fabulous dish. The
tenderloin dish was paired perfect-
ly with a Luigi Bosca DOC Malbec
from Mendoza, Argentina.
Argentines love their beef and their
Malbec, a native varietal to the
Lujan de Cuyo. This was a perfect
match. Aged 14 months in French
oak and one year in the bottle, the
DOC Malbec presented an intense
violet color displayed aromas of
ripe cherry and plum. Spiced with
hints of mocha and blackberries,
the flavors married well with the
beef tenderloin.
The seventh course was a very
light dessert that boasted big south-
western flavors of cinnamon,
Mexican fudge and corn flake
crust. Chef Sandford put a playful
twist on the Mexican Fried Ice
Cream with his corn flake cinna-
mon gelato in a sugar cone on a bed
of Mexican fudge and cinnamon
whipped cream garnish. A delight-
ful way to end the dinner. The
Chono Reserva Syrah from the
Elqui Valley, Chile accompanied
this dish. Oak-aged in American
and French barrels, the Reserva
Syrah presented intense color with
spicy nose of berries, fruit and
slight hint of tar. The intense fruiti-
ness married well with the oak to
present a well-balanced wine. This
was truly a liquid dessert all on its
own.
Held monthly throughout the
winter, these wine dinners are
always a favorite of Grand Strand
diners. For more information or to
make reservations, contact Greg
Norman’s Australian Grille, locat-
ed at Barefoot Landing, at
843.361.0000.
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People In the Square,
oil painting by Vittorio Santini.
Katie’s Project Partners with United Way
By Sarah George
Katie’s Project, a nonprofit
organization serving Horry
County, has secured a partnership
with the United Way of Horry
County to collaborate on the col-
lection of formal wear for high
school students in need for the
upcoming 09 Prom Season.
“This is another exciting step in
the development of our program,
which was started last year by St.
James High School student, Katie
Rhoden,” explained Kathy
Foxworth, Katie’s Project
Area Organizations Host Reception
for State Delegation
By Nancy Gray
The Myrtle Beach Area
Chamber of Commerce, Myrtle
Beach Golf Holiday, Coastal
Carolina University and Horry-
Georgetown Technical College
will host the Grand Strand
Legislative Reception for S.C.
General Assembly members 5-9
p.m. Feb. 4 at the Clarion Hotel
Live Art Demonstrations for
Conway’s Artwalk
By Carla Tyree
The Painted Banana at 1020
Fourth Avenue will be hosting live
demonstrations in painting and
working polymer clay between the
hours of 10 and 3 p.m. Saturday
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Southern Portraits Features Vittorio Santini
By Ken Tucker
Southern Portraits and
Accents presents a spe-
cial exhibition of paint-
ings by Vittorio Santini,
entitled My World. The
opening reception is
Thursday, February 12, 6
to 9 p.m. Vittorio Santini
is an Italian born
American citizen, for-
merly a professional ath-
lete and now a full-time
artist with a unique view
of the world. He
describes his work as
abstract expressionist
with strong folk art influ-
ence, expressing his love
of life, its mysteries, and
spiritual attachments.
His colorful and vibrant
President/Executive
Director. “The United
Way has coordinated a
similar project for the
past six years and by
combining our pro-
grams we will be able to
enhance the program at
a much faster rate and
start helping teens who
need it sooner.”
United Way has pre-
viously partnered with
the Myrtle Beach Mall
to collect gently used
formal wear that would
Downtown (formerly the Clarion
Town House Hotel) in Columbia.
The event is by invitation only
and is not open to the public.
The purpose of the legislative
reception is to increase awareness
and understanding of the greater
Myrtle Beach area’s numerous
contributions to the state and its
economy and to underscore the
importance of supporting the
February 7 . Featured artists on
site will be Neva Clontz
Campbell, Lisa Nowakowski, and
Carla Tyree, owner/artist. All
artists will be demonstrating their
styles and techniques in painting,
drawing, and clay sculpting, giv-
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
paintings will be featured in this
personal exhibit through March 11.
Vittorio Santini was born to a
very artistic family who encouraged
him to appreciate fine art of the
world from a very young age. From
the time, he could walk and talk, he
began playing soccer and experi-
menting with art. He turned his love
of the sport into a career and
became a professional, playing with
the Lucchese S.S. of Lucca,
Tuscany, Italy until a serious injury
during a game in Montreal, Canada
when he was forced into an early
semi-retirement and played with
numerous soccer clubs in the United
States and Argentina during the
1960’s.
Vittorio paints with oil on canvas
and creates his work to his satisfac-
tion. Santini considers himself an
action artist, painting whatever he
area’s critical needs during the
2009 legislative session.
“With the economy forcing the
state legislature to make tough
budget decisions, we must make
sure that the significant role and
related financial contributions, as
well as the various specific needs
of our area, are strongly and clear-
ly heard regarding support and
funding for issues such as tourism
promotion and Interstate 73,” said
Franklin Daniels, MBACC
Legislative Policy Council chair-
feels at that moment. His work
reflects his passion for the art, with
vibrant colors and distinctive pat-
terns. He has been involved with the
arts for over 35 years. He continues
his passion through his two grand-
sons, exposing them to the arts and
encouraging them to express them-
selves through their art.
He is currently a member of
Waccamaw Arts Guild, and
Franklin G Burroughs, Simeon B.
Chapin Art Museum and ACE of
Horry County. Before moving to
Myrtle Beach, he was a member of
Watchung Art Center in New Jersey
for over 20 years. He had a very
successful show in Yonkers, New
York that was organized by
Evolution Art of Yonkers, in July
2008. In October 2007, Waccamaw
Arts Guild awarded him first prize
for his oil painting titled “People in
be suitable for teenage
students in Horry
County to wear to
their prom. By part-
nering with Katie’s
Project, both organi-
zations are able to
reach a greater num-
ber of teenagers
through the schools
and human service
agencies, without
duplicating efforts.
“This is a tremen-
dous community
effort and has a big
impact on the
teenagers in the pro-
gram. We truly appre-
man and an attorney with Nexsen
Pruet LLC.
“Securing funds for the 2-for-1
matching grant for tourism pro-
motion is a priority and will pay
great dividends to this area and to
our state in the future, just as it
has in the past. Tourism promo-
tion is a major part of the state’s
budget solution; it is clearly not a
budget problem. Likewise, I-73
funding, both with economic
stimulus dollars and a permanent
state source, would enhance our
ing an “outside view” of how an
artist thinks, creates, and paints.
The Painted Banana will also be
accepting registration for chil-
dren’s art classes offered year-
round on Tuesday and Friday
evenings.
Demonstrations are free and
open to the public.
The Painted Banana exhibits a
variety of art mediums of wooden
hand-turned bowls, metal artwork,
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the Square.” this was sponsored by
First Federal Bank of Myrtle
Beach. He was chosen Artist of the
month in June 2006 at Gifu Art
Exchange, Conway SC. Vittorio
also had a successful one man show
at Sunset River Art Gallery in
Calabash, NC.
Vittorio Santini is currently dis-
played at several local galleries
including; Palmetto Studio Gallery,
Myrtle Beach, Collectors Café,
Myrtle Beach, Sunset River Art
Marketplace Gallery, Calabash,
NC; The Round Table Art Group,
Myrtle Beach; and Southern
Portraits & Accents, Myrtle Beach
Southern Portraits and Accents
will present a new exhibit and
reception on the second Thursday
each month. Southern Portraits and
CMYK
Accents is located at 3901 N. Kings
Hwy in Myrtle Beach.
For more information call 843-
448-3303.
ciate the past years’ responses
from the community and hope to
make this year’s partnership even
more memorable for all involved,”
states Julie Kopnicky, United Way
of Horry County Marketing and
Communications Coordinator.
Plans for the February Dress
Drives are underway. For dona-
tion information call 843-282-
0454 or visit http://www.katiespro-
ject.org.
Katie’s Project is a 501(c)(3)
organization whose mission is to
assist high school students by pro-
viding them with formal wear and
accessories so they are able to
attend their high school prom.
economic position in the future
and immediately create new jobs.
Even in tough economic times,
both of these issues are clear
examples of how we need to
invest today for a stronger and
more diversified tomorrow.”
Traveling to Columbia will be
representatives from these host
organizations as well as various
public officials, business leaders
and other Grand Strand chambers
and organizations.
hand-painted glass and furniture,
ceramics, photography, as well as
clay creations and paintings by
several local artists.
Gallery is opened Tuesday
through Saturday 10-6pm.
For more information about
the gallery and its artwork call
843-488-4597 or visit www.thep-
aintedbananan.com or email thep-
aintedbanana@yahoo.com.
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C O M M E N TA R Y
What’s Happening at Your Library?
By Chauncey Buchan
One definition for “library” in WordNet
Search online is “a building that houses a col-
lection of books and other materials.” Simple
enough – but perhaps it’s a bit too simple.
Much history and legacy is afforded by Chapin
Memorial Library. One interesting note is that
this library is the only one in the state support-
ed by a municipality (the City of Myrtle
Beach).
In her book Greetings from Myrtle Beach,
A History 1900-1980, Barbara F. Stokes wrote
that Chapin Library’s roots began with the
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WPA program in the 1930’s. She cited that it
opened part-time in the fall of 1939, in what
was then the Chamber of Commerce building
in the 800 block of North Kings Highway. The
first librarian, who was assistant librarian at
Myrtle Beach High School, worked only part-
time at Chapin Library.
Stokes’ book tells us the library moved sev-
eral times between 1939 and 1948. Then the
City of Myrtle Beach accepted a grant from
the Chapin Foundation to build a new building
on land donated to the city by Myrtle Beach
Farms Company. They named the new library
after Simeon B. Chapin, and it opened June 1,
1949. Stokes stated that the opening-day col-
lection consisted of eighteen hundred books,
two newspapers, five magazines, and the orig-
inal WPA five hundred books.
Chapin Memorial Library has come a long
way since those days. The city has renovated
and expanded the building several times over
the years to its current size of 25,000 square
feet. Even after expansions, the library and its
programs have outgrown the facility at 400
14th Avenue North. The part-time librarian
was the only employee in the early days. Now
the library employs twelve very dedicated full-
time staff members, and many volunteers
assist with daily duties. Originally it used only
the second floor, while the city’s Recreation
Department occupied the first floor. Now the
library covers the entire building and sorely
could use more space.
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The library’s support group, Friends of
Chapin Memorial Library, stays involved with
the community on behalf of the library.
Friends members attend meetings of the City
Planning Commission and the Myrtle Beach
Cultural Resources Committee to keep the
needs and best interests of the library in the
forefront of Myrtle Beach future considera-
tions. In our rough economy with budget cuts
at many levels, no one wants to see a valuable
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planning mix.
It’s difficult to judge how much Chapin
Library enriches the local community.
Children’s programs have been a center focus
since the Children’s Section was added in
1959. The staff members in this area conduct
inspiring activities during ongoing programs
like Baby Storytime, Toddler Storytime, and
Bookworms. Some of the learning fun
includes rhymes, songs, books, toys, crafts,
flannelboards, and fingerplays. Recently chil-
dren’s art and poetry was on display in cele-
bration of Arbor Day. First graders drew pic-
tures of their dream tree houses, and fifth
graders wrote poems.
The Let’s Talk About It 2009 program
includes lectures, discussion and fellowship
for adults. The new theme is “Key Ingredients:
Food in Fiction” – it runs from January 14th
through March 11th. The sponsor is The
Humanities Council, a state program for the
National Endowment for the Humanities.
Various scholars will discuss books including
Like Water for Chocolate, Ceremony,
Dubliners, The Good Earth and Fried Green
Tomatoes. Check with the library at 918-1275
for dates and times of any library activities.
Chapin Library conducts regular Meet the
Author events, which are free and open to the
public (and refreshments are served!). A recent
program in December featured Scott Deitche,
who authored Cigar City Mafia: A Complete
History of the Tampa Underworld, and The
Silent Don: The World of Santo Trafficante Jr.
Deitche also has written articles on organized
crime for newspapers, magazines and Web
sites. These events offer the author’s books for
purchasing and autographing.
The above activities are just a few of the
exciting happenings at your local library.
Chapin Library is more than just a building
with lots of books, newspapers, magazines,
videos, CDs, DVDs and Internet access.
Patrons also access online accounts and down-
load digital books from home. To see all the
library offers, visit online at www.chapinli-
brary.org. You could say our local library is the
soul of Myrtle Beach located in the heart of
Myrtle Beach. Remember, “Knowledge is free
at the library – just bring your own container.”
(Source: Internet, Useful-Information,
Famous Library Quotes).
Chauncey Buchan is a member of Friends
of Chapin Memorial Library. For information
on how to support this worthy organization,
call 843-918-1275.
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Mona Prufer Glenn Arnette, Holley Aufdemorte,
Dariel Bendin, Brown Bradley,
Feature Editor
Marilyn Newsome
George Mihal, Mona Prufer, Tami Ashley
Dining Editor
Terry Jones
Marketing Director
Jara Uzenda
Marketing & Editorial
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Chapin Library Book Sale Is This Weekend
Ready for something new and exciting to Charleston, and currently she is a research Blount Jr. are contributing writers. The cur- the book, so I won’t elaborate and spoil the
read? Or maybe you have some books you’d assistant in virus and cancer research in the rent issue features articles on Pearl Fryar, the plot.
like to get rid of. Now’s your chance: Head Department of Medicine at George Bishopville man who has gained fame with The book, which purports to show how
to the Friends of Chapin Memorial Library Washington University. his legendary three and a half acres of topi- God relates to humanity, has created some
2009 Book Sale this Friday, Jan. 30 and Author William Baldwin of ary art; Tiger Woods’ new golf course near controversy among Christians, the targeted
Saturday, Jan. 31. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. McClellanville contributed to the book. Asheville, N.C.; “Sultry Savannah”; James audience. While there are the fans who say it
both days at the rear of the library at 400 “This book is wonderful and full of some Beard Award-winning Birmingham chef “changed their lives,” there are also the skep-
14th Ave. N. in Myrtle Beach. really beautiful black and white photographs Frank Stitt’s new cookbook, “Bottega tics who find it to be scripturally inaccurate
If you’re a member of the Friends group of some lesser known places in South Favorita: A Southern Chef’s Love Affair and even offensive in its portrayal of the
(a worthwhile $10 investment), you can go Carolina,” writes Curtis R. Rogers of the With Italian Food” and much more. Divinity.
early to the preview sale on Thursday, Jan. S.C. State Library on amazon.com. “The Launched in August, the magazine is try- If you’ve read the book, where do you
29 from 6 to 8 p.m. author does a great job of expressing her ing to take root in Southern soil, which might stand? I’d love to hear from you, so drop me
The sale usually has hundreds, probably thoughts through poetry in the book and be difficult since so many have failed. It’s a line at mprufer@sccoast.net.
thousands, of new and nearly new hardbacks, relates it to her photographs. I really enjoyed been likened to a cross between Oxford
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paperbacks, cookbooks, children’s books, reading about how the author traveled to American (which still exists) and Town & Mona Prufer is an avid reader who has
books on tape/CD (though not many) and Guinea, Africa, and her thoughts about it. I Country, with Field & Stream thrown in. been writing about books and authors for 25
collectibles. Proceeds go to the Shirley highly recommend this book.” It’s an intriguing mix. I’m still waiting on years.
Boone Scholarship Fund. my first subscription, a Christmas gift I
HOLLYWOOD ... Everybody seems to be "get- at the "Marley and Me" premiere. So were
A New Southern Magazine asked for. The Web site is http://gardenand-
ting into the act" of naming the 10 best. Could Barbra Streisand's when she was honored by the
Author Event gun.com.
be movies, actors, actresses, songs, etc. Now Kennedy Center. The only one I haven't seen
Check out Garden & Gun, a glossy new
the American Film Institute has announced its like that is Julia, but I haven't seen her lately.
Vennie Deas-Moore, a freelance magazine dedicated to all things Southern. Your Thoughts On ‘The Shack’?
choice of the 10 Best Movies of 2008. They are Aside to William W. of Washington, D.C. You
researcher and writer, will be signing copies The somewhat risky title comes from found-
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The want to know all about Heather Graham. Well,
of her beautiful photography book, “Home: ing editor John Wilson who knew the name My book club recently held a rousing dis-
Dark Knight," "Frost/Nixon," here's what I know. She was
Portraits from the Carolina Coast” on was enjoyed by a popular disco in cussion on the “hot new, word-of-mouth
"Frozen River," "Gran Torino," born in Milwaukee on Jan. 29,
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at the library. The Charleston, according to The Atlanta book” by William P. Young, “The Shack.”
"Iron Man," "Milk," "Wall-E," 1970. She was raised in a
author event is accompanied by an exhibit of Journal-Constitution, and felt it conveyed the It’s the story of a man whose young daughter
"Wendy and Lucy" and "The devout Catholic family that
her photographs sponsored by the McKissick culture of the South. has been abducted and murdered, and he’s
Wrestler." If any of you care to wanted her to become a nun.
Museum at the University of South Carolina, You can find it in most bookstores and trying to move on with his life while carrying
get into the act, send your However, Heather didn't want
titled “A People of the Land: Low Country online, with sophisticated photography and a around “The Great Sadness.” When he gets a
choices. We'll print them. that calling. She had a yearlong
Portraits,” which opens Monday, Feb. 2. mix of articles about food, art, literature, the note in his mailbox he believes is from God
I was saddened to learn of the romance with actor James
Deas-Moore has been a research special- land and fishing and hunting. Well known to meet him at the shack where the child’s
death of Margaret Truman. I Woods, who was twice her age.
ist in the area of immunogenetics at the Southern authors such as Reynolds Price, bloodied clothes were found, he reluctantly
loved her books -- mostly mys- When she broke up with him,
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Bridgewater, made a habit during maturity (and desirability) in males.

By Samantha Weaver
• Herpetologists can tell you that of
all the victims of rattlesnake bites,
only about half of them actually
hear the telltale rattle before being
bitten.
• It was famed Elizabethan play-
wright William Shakespeare who
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nated. Interestingly, the reason for
the elimination had nothing to do
with cruelty to animals, but rather
had to do with the difficulty of pre-
venting cheating. It seems that
some would-be competitors were
breeding smaller and smaller fish
for consumption.
• The word "alimony" is derived
• On average, British women are
shorter than women in the United
States.
• Who among us isn't familiar with
the line, "Quoth the Raven, never-
more"? As virtually anyone who
made it through middle-school
English class can tell you, it's from
Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem
"The Raven." Considering the ubiq-
uitous nature of the work, though,
you might be surprised to learn that
Poe earned a grand total of $9 from
the first publication of the poem.
• The brain of an ostrich is actually
smaller than one of its eyes.
Thought for the Day:
the last years of his life of sitting
down to a formal dinner every
evening with a dozen guests. This
might not seem odd until you learn
that the guests were all canines,
seated in armchairs and with nap-
kins tied around their necks.
• It was French military leader
Napoleon Bonaparte who made the
following sage observation: "In pol-
itics, absurdity is not a handicap."
• After his death in 2005, the ashes
of Hunter S. Thompson, pioneer of
gonzo journalism and author of the
infamous novel "Fear and Loathing
in Las Vegas," were fired space-
ward from a giant cannon to the
accompaniment of fireworks and
It seems that male owls try to
appear more macho and attract
females by lowering the tone of
their hoots.
• Every year an organization
known as the Diagram Group
awards a prize to the person who
submits the strangest title of an
actual book that was published in
that year. Here's a sampling of pre-
vious winners: "Proceedings of the
Second International Conference
on Nude Mice," "The Theory of
Lengthwise Rolling," "High-
Performance Stiffened Structures,"
"Living With Crazy Buttocks,"
"Greek Rural Postmen and Their
Cancellation Numbers" and
"Butterworths Corporate

made the following sage observa-
tion: "Beauty is all very well at first
sight; but whoever looks at it when
it has been in the house three days?"
• The "Guinness Book of World
Records" used to have a category
for how many live goldfish a person
could eat at once, but it was elimi-
from the Latin word "alimonia,"
which means "nourishment."
• Those who study such things say
that the month in which you are
most likely to be shot, strangled or
poisoned is December. They don't
seem to venture an opinion regard-
ing why, however.
"Bureaucrats write memoranda
both because they appear to be busy
when they are writing and because
the memos, once written, immedi-
ately become proof that they were
busy." - Charles Peters
• It is recorded in historical notes of
the 19th century that the Reverend
Francis Henry Egerton, Earl of
the Bob Dylan song "Mr.
Tambourine Man."
• It's been reported that the average
lifespan of a tree in the metropolis
of New York City is only seven
years.
• Evidently, it's not just humans
who associate a deeper voice with
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Manslaughter Service."
• Records show that in England in
1552, William Shakespeare's father
had to pay a fine for littering.
Thought for the Day:
"Failure is not the only punishment
for laziness; there is also the suc-
cess of others." - Jules Renard

Celebrity Extra by Cindy Elavsky LIBRA (September 23 to

Q: I know that the television program
"Friday Night Lights" has been taping.
However, I cannot for the life of me figure
out when the season will begin, what day of
the week or what time of day it will be aired.
Please help -- I love this show! Susan
T., Salem, Va.
A: The producers of "Friday Night Lights"
cut a deal with DirecTV, allowing the satel-
lite network to air the third season of the
show on The 101 before NBC got to air it.
DirecTV aired the 13-episode season begin-
ning Oct. 1, 2008. So, many people already
know what happened in the
lives of the players and
coaches of the Panthers
football team. NBC began
airing the third season on
Friday, Jan. 16, at 9 p.m.
EST.
Q: Can you tell me what
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Q: I really love the sitcom "Rules of
Engagement." Has it been canceled?
Nancy R., via e-mail
A: The CBS sitcom starring David Spade,
Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price and Oliver
Hudson will begin its third season as a mid-
season replacement. As of press time, an
exact date had not been announced (probably
sometime in February), so check your local
listings for more information.
Q: I loved the book "The Last Templar." I
heard they are making a
movie of it, but I can't find
out anything. Can you help?
Contessa T., via e-mail
A: Yes, actually. NBC will
be airing its movie version of
"The Last Templar," starring
Academy Award winner Mira
ARIES (March 21 to April
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Some important contacts can be made this
weekend.
TAURUS (April 20 to May
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take advantage of new possibilities -- both
professional and personal -- opening up by
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Sorvino, Scott Foley and upset about the delay, open yourself up to
the lovely Claire Forlani Victor Garber. This original lected project again. A family member
has coming up next? might have important news. other possibilities, and begin checking out
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catch the beautiful English airs on Sunday, Jan. 25, with You should insist on clarifications now, might require you to alter some of your
Claire Forlani rather than deal with problems that might
actress, who has starred in the conclusion airing plans. While you might be agreeable to
"Mallrats" and "Meet Joe Black," in the orig- Monday, Jan. 26 (9-11 p.m. EST both arise later. this, be prepared with explanations for
inal miniseries titled "The Diplomat." Claire, nights). LEO (July 23 to August 22) those who do not want changes made.
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("Desperate Housewives," "Mission: archaeologist who reluctantly teams up with But that's no excuse for taking catnaps March 20) Although you might have
Impossible II") as Pippa Porter, the estranged FBI agent Sean Daley (Scott Foley). They when you could be working on those to deal with some detractors who aren't too
wife of Dougray's character, Ian Porter. Ian is are drawn into a fast-paced, romantic adven- unfinished tasks. There'll be time to curl kind in their critiques, you gain points
a disillusioned British diplomat haunted by ture as they attempt to uncover the lost up and relax by week's end.
personal tragedy (which involves Pippa) secrets of the medieval Knights Templar. when you're willing to stand up and
VIRGO (August 23 to defend your work.
who is believed to be doing business with a Veteran thespian Omar Sharif ("Doctor September 22) It's a good time to
Russian arms and drug trafficker. When he Zhivago," "Lawrence of Arabia") rounds out
get those ideas out of your head and into a
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Dear EarthTalk: I want to con-
vince my high school to go green.
What would it cost for a school to
switch to all recycled paper prod-
ucts and all energy efficient light-
ing?
- Daniel Berman, via e-mail
Greening your school is a great
idea. It will not only benefit the
environment but the student body
as well. According to the
“Greening America’s Schools”
report, sponsored in part by the
non-profit U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC), green buildings
provide a better study and learning
environment for students.
Improved lighting, air quality and
acoustics are estimated to improve
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mental stewardship than starting
right in the schools where they
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day?
Since every school is different,
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instance, will not necessarily be
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national office supply chain
showed that the price for a ream
(500 sheets) of 30 percent recycled
copy paper was 20 percent higher
than a ream with no recycled con-
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percent more per ream. But prices
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chasers like schools may be able to
negotiate much better prices.
The best way to offset the added
costs of switching to recycled
paper is to cut paper usage at the
same time. Start a program to edu-
cate students about how they can
reduce paper waste by printing on
both sides of a sheet and by not
printing as many drafts, for exam-
ple. You can also encourage your
school to switch to e-newsletters
instead of paper ones and find other
ways to reduce administrative
paper use.
Switching to recycled paper is
definitely a big win for the envi-
ronment. The Natural Resources
Defense Council (NRDC) reports
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You can calculate this impact
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Fund’s online Paper Calculator.
Enter the weight and type of paper
you use and you can determine the
amount of wood, energy, water,
solid waste and greenhouse gas
emissions you’ll save by switching
to recycled.
As for lighting, many schools
already use a lot of fluorescent
lighting. If your school still uses
incandescent bulbs, consider that
for every 60-watt incandescent bulb
switched to a 13-watt compact flu-
orescent, the school could save 75
percent in energy use—an average
Marine biologists warn that widespread desalinization could take a heavy
toll on ocean biodiversity because such facilities essentially vacuum up
and inadvertently kill millions of plankton, fish eggs, fish larvae and other
microbial organisms that constitute the base layer of the marine food chain.
Also, for every gallon of fresh water produced, another gallon of doubly
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of $45 over the life of each bulb.
Ambitious schools can also put
in occupancy sensors that turn
lights off when rooms are vacant,
or install task lighting to further
reduce energy usage. Such add-ons
might seem like luxuries for
already strapped schools, but it just
may be worthwhile anyway given
the energy that can be saved and
the lessons learned.
Dear EarthTalk: With all the talk
of desalinization of ocean water
for drinking, what do we know
about the impacts this might
have on climate, ocean salinity
and other natural processes?
- Fred Kuepper, via e-mail
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Due to its high cost, energy
intensiveness and overall ecologi-
cal footprint, most environmental
advocates view desalinization (or
desalination)—the conversion of
salty ocean water into fresh
water—as a last resort for provid-
ing fresh water to needy popula-
tions. Sourcing fresh water from
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strict water conservation measures
are much more viable for both eco-
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The relationship between water dwindle, the economic cost
desalinization and climate of desalinization—especially in
coastal areas with easy access to
change is complex. Global
warming has increased
droughts around the world and
turned formerly verdant land-
scapes into near deserts. Some
long held fresh water sources
ocean water—begins to look com-
petitive with traditional water
are simply no longer reliably
available to hundreds of millions
of people around the world.
Meanwhile, expanding popula-
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intense pressure on existing fresh
water supplies, forcing communi-
ties to turn to desalinization as the
most expedient way to satisfy their
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Schools should not only be encour-
the very proliferation of desaliniza-
aged to switch to recycled paper
tion plants around the world—
but to cut paper usage as well.
some 13,000 already supply fresh
Students can reduce paper waste
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significantly by printing on both
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Beyond the links to climate
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that widespread desalinization 300 desalinization plants in the
could take a heavy toll on ocean United States, with 120 in Florida
biodiversity; as such facilities’ and less than 40 each in Texas and
intake pipes essentially vacuum up California. Some 20 additional
and inadvertently kill millions of plants are planned for the coast of
plankton, fish eggs, fish larvae and California in the coming years,
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stitute the base layer of the marine the virtues of conservation and
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Visionary Artist Kim Clayton Featured At Calabash Gallery
By Dariel Bendin
Sunset River Marketplace, the
innovative art gallery in Calabash,
N.C. is featuring Sweet Dreams, a
collection of new, re-newed and
inspired art pieces by Conway folk
artist Kim Clayton, also known as
Kimberly Dawn. The show runs
from Feb. 9 through March 15.
Originally from the mountains of
Tennessee, she is a self-taught
visionary who believes that one
man’s trash is her own artistic
treasure. Clayton works in acrylic,
oil, airbrush and rattle cans. In
addition to painting on canvas, she
often tells her visual stories on
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windows, doors, hubcaps, skate-
boards and furniture. Other “can-
vases” have included a VW Beetle,
a Jeep, a motorcycle, several boats
and a boat dock.
According to Clayton, her
greatest influence has been her
grandfather – furniture designer
Stapleton Long. Her work has been
called “a painted diary of emotions,
feelings and dreams.”
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In addition to painting,
Kimberly Dawn has illustrated six
children’s books and a cookbook.
During the recent holiday season,
she was one of the artists invited to
paint the life-size sleighs which
were placed throughout The
Market Common in Myrtle Beach,
S.C. for visitors to enjoy. When
ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover
came to Myrtle Beach last year, she
was part of that, too.
Gallery owner Ginny Lassiter
said, “I’m very much looking for-
ward to Kim’s show. Her work is
so uplifting and inspirational.”
When asked for a description of
the exhibition, Kim offered the fol-
lowing, as only Kim Clayton can:
Bikini clad surfer girls glide
smooth amongst schools of rainbow
fish.
Fish eyes are doors to the heav-
ens while mysterious angels soar up
above.
Jade green, sky blue and chestnut
brown eyes peer into your heart from
he shadows offering reassurance on
some nights ... others – conviction.
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Scenic landscapes splashed
with brilliant sunsets present a
sanctuary for the soul,
A safe haven wrapped in color.
Tootsie rolled, Pop Rockin’ girls
do a sugary dance among bottle
capped flowers.
A paintbrush moves across the
sky with words to inspire, leaving a
permanent mark in the walls of
your heart.
An open house to meet the artist
will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 from
2 to 5 p.m. Sunset River
Marketplace is located at 10283
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tion, call 910-575-5999 or visit the
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Kim Clayton’s work is being
featured at Sunset River
Marketplace from
Feb. 9 - March 14.
Angel, by Kimberly Dawn
Clayton, oil on canvas.
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onto the website at www.popsglass.com. Pops Glass is also an
active participant in Conway’s First Saturday Artwalks. Peggy
Thibodeau is the featured artist for the Feb. 7 Artwalk.
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Local First Book Provides New Books to Three
Children’s Literacy Programs
By Mona Prufer
First Book of Horry County
announced today that new books
will be given to three literacy pro-
grams that serve Horry's children
in need. Recipients include pro-
grams at South Conway, Pee Dee
and Loris elementary schools.
The local nonprofit organiza-
tion awarded the three grants
totaling $4,480, which translates
to nearly 1,800 new books for
children.
Book recipients include:
• PAW Power Afterschool
own home libraries they can share
with their siblings and families.
They will also receive a bookplate
on which to place their names cel-
ebrating the importance of book
ownership.
Each child will receive one
book per month for a year, which
enables the children to start their
own home libraries they can share
with their siblings and families.
They will also receive a bookplate
on which to place their names cel-
ebrating the importance of book
ownership.
Additional literacy programs
dren in need in communities
across the country.
First Book is a national non-
profit organization with a single
mission: to give children from
low-income families the opportu-
nity to read and own their first
new books. In neighborhoods
across the country, First Book
Advisory Boards unite leaders
from all sectors of the community
to provide books to children in lit-
eracy programs, shelters for bat-
tered children, housing project
initiatives, soup kitchens, after-
school programs and other com-
NMB Aquatic & Fitness
Center Hosts 2009 S.C
Masters Swim Meet
By Nicole A. Aiello
The North Myrtle Beach
Aquatic & Fitness Center is
hosting the 2009 South
Carolina Masters Short Course
Yards (SCY) State
Championship swim meet
beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 7-
8. SCY is a designation that the
event is held in a 25-yard pool.
Zones (North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida),
who will compete in age
groups ranging from 18-94.
Individual event ribbons will
be awarded for placing 1st
through 8th in each age group.
Awards will also go to the top
six teams.
For more information,

Enrichment program for 138 third
to fifth graders at South Conway
Elementary School: $2070
• Each One, Reach One, a
tutoring program for 27 fourth
and fifth grade "reluctant readers”
at Pee Dee Elementary School:
$810
• Early Intervention program
for 80 first grade "reluctant read-
ers” at Loris Elementary School:
$1600
• Each child will receive one
book per month for a year, which
enables the children to start their
in Horry County that have
received book grants from First
Book include Bethel Zion
Ministries, Green Sea-Floyds
Elementary, Coastal Carolina
University Mentoring Program,
and others. Last year First Book-
Horry distributed more than
10,000 books to low-income chil-
dren in the area.
First Book-Horry is part of
First Book’s national network of
volunteer-led Advisory Boards
who provide new books to chil-
CMYK
The Aquatic & Fitness please contact Aquatic Director
munity-based efforts reaching
Center is expecting 75-100 Mark Horton at 843-281-3743
children living at or below the
poverty line. In the past three participants from the Dixie or visit www.DixieZone.org.
years, First Book has distributed
over 20 million new books to
children in need in hundreds of
communities nationwide.
For more information about
First Book or to make a donation
to help children in need, visit
www.firstbook.org. You can also
call Margene Willis at 843-349-
2694 or Mona Prufer at 843-349-
2087.

NMB Chamber Presents 9th Annual Awards Dinner

By Jennifer Prince
The North Myrtle Beach
Chamber has announced that its
ninth annual awards dinner,
“Night of a Thousand Stars,” will
be held Saturday, January 31 at
Lakeside Conference Center at
Barefoot Premier Resorts in
North Myrtle Beach.
Awards will be presented in
the following categories:
“Business of the Year (small-one
to ten employees), “Business of
the Year” (large-11 + employees),
“Entrepreneur of the Year,”
“Excellence in Customer
Service,” “Hospitality Award,”
“Excellence in Community
Service Award” and “Ambassador
of the Year.”
The evening will begin at 7
p.m., followed by the dinner and
program at 7:45 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by
UnI, a local jazz band in North
Myrtle Beach.
“This is a time to celebrate the
pride we have in our business
community, the collective entre-
preneurial spirit of our business
members and the positive impact
our organization has on the City
of North Myrtle Beach and the
surrounding area,” said Marc
Jordan, president and CEO for the
North Myrtle Beach Chamber of
Commerce.
Tickets to the dinner are $60
per person. Contact Charlene
Lynam, at the North Myrtle
Beach Chamber of Commerce to
purchase tickets, 843-281-2662 or
register online by visiting
www.nmbevents.com. There are
also several sponsorship opportu-
nities available including:
Reception Sponsor,
Entertainment Patron, Benefactor,
Table Sponsor, Patron and
Contributor. For more informa-
tion on sponsorships contact
membership/ sales director Vicki
Keibler, at 843-241-2109.

CCU Hosts Coastal and recitals on Coastal Carolina and has served on the board of direc-

Honor Band and

Scholarship Festival
By Mona Prufer
Coastal Carolina University will
host the Third Annual Coastal Honor
Band and Scholarship Festival on
Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. in
Wheelwright Auditorium. The festi-
val concert is free and open to the
public, but tickets are required.
The event featuring regional high
school instrumental band students, is
a culmination of four days of
rehearsal, concerts, master classes
University’s campus. The event will
include performances by the Festival
Wind Ensemble and Coastal Honor
Band, directed by guest conductors
Dan Wilcox, West Virginia
University director of bands emeri-
tus, and internationally respected
composer Robert Sheldon. High
school seniors have the option to
audition for music scholarships, and
players awarded at the event will par-
ticipate in Coastal Carolina
University bands in the 2009 fall
semester.
Wilcox is a past president of the
American Bandmasters Association
tors of the John Philip Sousa
Foundation.
Sheldon taught instrumental
music in the Florida and Illinois pub-
lic schools. He served on the faculty
at Florida State University and is
conductor of the Prairie Wind
Ensemble at Illinois Central College.
Tickets may be picked up from
Wheelwright Box Office Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. For more information, contact
the Wheelwright Box Office at 843-
349-2502.
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Brain Bleed Causes Stroke at Young Age

younger people, ones not thought to be at risk of
a stroke. The story is much like your brother's. A
person, apparently in good health, complains of
having the worst headache ever. Then he might
lapse into unconsciousness briefly. He might
have a seizure. The mortality of a ruptured brain
aneurysm is high, more than 50 percent.
First-degree relatives of a person who had a
brain aneurysm have an increased risk of also
having one, but the risk is relatively small, about
1 percent to 4.7 percent. A first-degree relative
is a parent, brother, sister or child. The best way
to detect a brain aneurysm is a special kind of
scan called magnetic resonance angiography.
It's a magnetic resonance imaging – MRI – scan
with dye injected into the arteries to outline any
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When my brother aneurysm. Most authorities don't recommend
CMYK
cer. I have both. Could I have pancreatic cancer?
I am 79. – E.B.
ANSWER: Pancreatic cancer's average age of
onset is 65. The risk of coming down with it
increases with age. About 34,000 new cases of it
occur yearly in the United States. It is the fourth
leading cause of cancer deaths.
What makes pancreatic cancer such a peril is its
lack of signs and symptoms in its early stages.
Symptoms, when they do arise, include loss of
appetite, a drop in weight, stomach discomfort
or pain, nausea and a sensation of fullness after
taking only a few bites of food. As the cancer
grows, it blocks the drainage of bile, and the
skin and whites of the eyes turn yellow.
Your symptoms are common to many things,
• "When dispensing medicine
to my dogs, I have always
coated the pills in butter or
peanut butter. It seems to
make it more appetizing, or
the butter at least helps it go
down smoothly. I recently
was prescribed some pills that
are very large. I tried the but-
ter method on myself, and
sure enough, it works."

was 47, he died of a stroke caused by bleeding
in his brain. He was fine one minute, and the
next he was in a coma. An autopsy showed he
had had an aneurysm that ruptured. I have four
other brothers and three sisters. Should we all be
checked for an aneurysm? I am now 66. – W.C.
ANSWER: An aneurysm is a weak spot on an
artery wall. It looks like a blister. Aneurysms can
develop on any artery, but they are mostly found
on the aorta and on brain arteries. Should the
aneurysm break, bleeding can be catastrophic.
Ruptured brain aneurysms account for 10 per-
cent of strokes, and frequently they occur in
screening first-degree relatives, because their
risk is small and the procedure carries an equal-
ly small danger.
The booklet on stroke explains this common and
sometimes crippling condition. Readers can
obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue – No.
902W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for
$4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's print-
ed name and address. Please allow four weeks
for delivery.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I recently read that
nausea and gas are symptoms of pancreatic can-
and pancreatic cancer is not high on the list.
However, I have learned one thing about medi-
cine: When a person brings up a diagnosis, I
can't dismiss it, no matter how remote the
chances of having it are. See your doctor. You
and I will sleep better if you do.
Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer
individual letters, but he will incorporate them
in his column whenever possible. Readers may
write him or request an order form of available
health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
FL 32853-6475.
CMYK
- J.K. in Pennsylvania
• "A nice, cheap exfoliator for
skin is baking soda. It gives
just enough scrub, and a box
is less than a dollar. I love it."
- A Reader in Minnesota
• "I cook soup in quantity,
because my family loves left-
overs. To cool a big pot quick-
ly, I keep a clean, plastic
water bottle mostly filled with
water, which I freeze. I use it
to stir the soup. It cools down

President Obama Should Strike Restrictions On Public Funding For Abortions

By Nancy Northup
On the 2009 anniversary of the
landmark Supreme Court decision
Roe v. Wade, the Center for
Reproductive Rights calls on
President Barack Obama to strike
the Hyde Amendment which bans
funding for medically necessary
abortion from his proposed budget
and support Congressional repeal
of these funding restrictions.
During his presidential campaign,
Mr. Obama came out against
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The Hyde Amendment pro-
hibits federal funds from being
used to pay for abortion except
under extremely limited circum-
stances. As a result, a woman who
relies on Medicaid cannot get an
abortion in most circumstances—
even if her health is jeopardized
by her pregnancy—unless she is
able to cover the entire cost out-
of-pocket. Similar restrictions
have been imposed on women
personal decision about their own
lives and forced to carry their
pregnancies to term. On the other
hand, virtually all other health
services are covered.
Since Medicaid is the primary
provider of reproductive health-
care for low-income minority
communities, Hyde also dispro-
portionately affects women of
color. Many of these women are
already struggling with the chal-
California Supreme Court ruled in
1981, “There is no greater power
than the power of the purse. If the
government can use it to nullify
constitutional rights, by condition-
ing benefits only upon the sacri-
fice of such rights, the Bill of
Rights could eventually become a
yellowing scrap of paper. Once the
state furnishes medical care to
poor women in general, it cannot
withdraw part of that care solely
quickly, and then I can stick it
in smaller containers in the
fridge." - V.L., via e-mail
• "In a pinch, you can invert a
metal colander over a pot of
spaghetti sauce or a pan of
greasy bacon or burgers to
keep things nice and neat
while cooking. It catches the
splatter in the net, and the
grease or sauce doesn't get all
over your stovetop. I really
hate when tomato sauce gets
on the wall behind my stove,
because it's hard to get off if
you don't catch it all right
away."

Hyde, saying that the federal gov-
ernment should not use its dollars
to intrude upon a poor woman’s
decision whether or not to carry
her pregnancy to term or to selec-
tively withhold benefits because
she seeks to exercise in a manner
that the government disapproves.
We ask that the President take
action and rescind the policy in
keeping with his previously stated
beliefs.
For 36 years, women in this
country have had the right to
obtain safe, legal abortion. But
since 1977 when Hyde was first
enacted, low-income women have
been deprived of that right by anti-
choice politicians intent on doing
away with a woman’s access to
abortion altogether.
who rely on the health benefits
provided to federal employees,
military personnel and their
dependents, women served by the
Indian Health Service, Peace
Corps volunteers, Medicare
enrollees, women in federal pris-
ons, and low-income women in
the District of Columbia.
These restrictions patently dis-
criminate against women.
Abortion is a health service only
used by women, and it is the only
medically necessary service not
covered by Medicaid for instance.
According to the Guttmacher
Institute, a nonpartisan research
organization, as many as 35% of
women who are eligible for the
program and seeking an abortion
are prevented from making the
lenges of supporting a family on
limited resources and now, the
ever-growing burden of the eco-
nomic recession.
Under Hyde, a poor woman
must often delay obtaining a med-
ically necessary abortion while
she tries to raise the funds. The
longer she waits, the more it costs
and the greater the risks to her
health.
President Barack Obama’s
leadership provides a tremendous
opportunity for the U.S. govern-
ment to stop excluding women’s
specific healthcare needs from
federal health programs based on
political preferences and join the
17 states across the country that
pay for poor women’s medically
necessary abortions. As the
because a woman exercises her
constitutional right to choose an
abortion.”
Roe v. Wade recognized that a
woman’s ability to make repro-
ductive decisions essential to her
life and health. On the day com-
memorating this landmark case,
the Center for Reproductive
Rights urges the new president to
protect the dignity and health of
all women by striking restrictions
on public funding for medically
necessary abortions.
The Center for Reproductive
Rights uses the law to advance
reproductive freedom as a funda-
mental right that all governments
are obligated to protect, respect
and fulfill. Nancy Northup serves
as the organization’s president.
- A.A. in Florida
• To test whether the oil in a
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enough, it should pop.
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Myrtle Beach Marathon! Feb. 12 - Feb. 14
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World No. 2 Serena Williams and
World No. 7 Vera Zvonareva
First to enter Family Circle Cup
Marathon weekend is once
again upon us. Organizers of this
year’s Myrtle Beach Marathon are
expecting about 10,000 partici-
pants in the various events of the 2008 Cup Champion and
marathon weekend. Not to worry,
Finalist to Headline
though; traffic should only be
affected from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Charleston Player Field
Saturday, Feb. 14 during the main
Marathon and from 7:30 a.m. to World No. 2 Serena Williams and
noon on Sunday, Feb. 15 during the World No. 7 Vera Zvonareva have
bike races. officially entered the 2009 Family
If you want to participate, and Circle Cup. Serena Williams, a 9-
haven’t registered yet, you are time Grand Slam champion, returns
strongly encouraged to sign up as defending champion as she makes
online at www.mbmarathon.com. her sixth appearance in Charleston.
In fact, there’s an additional $25 Vera Zvonareva, the 2008 Olympic
Bronze medalist, is making her sev-
charge for mail-in applications,
enth consecutive appearance at the
which must be postmarked by Jan.
Cup where she reached the finals in
31.(Hint, hint; ya think they want
2008. Williams and Zvonareva are
you to go green?)
set to headline the Family Circle Cup,
The Bi-Lo Marathon will begin a Premier Event on the Sony Ericsson
at the intersection of Grissom WTA Tour, scheduled April 11-19,
Pkwy and 21st Avenue North and 2009 at the Family Circle Tennis
finish in the parking lot of BB&T Center in Charleston, SC.
Coastal Field. “We’re thrilled to have both our
Schedule
defending champion and finalist
return to lead our player field at this
year’s Family Circle Cup. These
Times, admission fees and other information are subject to change; check at the Expo or visit www.mbmarathon.com for complete, updated information. world-class athletes really captivated
the crowd in last year’s three-set
Runners’ Expo Fireworks final, and I know our fans will be
Thursday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 11a.m. – 9 p.m. Broadway at the Beach will sponsor a fireworks display Friday night at 8 p.m. thrilled to see them return to
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2100 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach S.C. Charleston,” commented Eleanor
Adams, Family Circle Cup
Free and open to the public. BI-LO Marathon and Dasani Half-Marathon Tournament Manager. “Serena is one
Ripley’s Aquarium Family Fun Run Saturday Feb. 14. of the most electrifying female ath-
Friday, Feb. 13. Starts at 5:30pm outside Ripley’s Aquarium. letes in sports today, as well as an
Michelob Ultra Bicycle Rides overwhelming fan-favorite at this
The RBC Bank 5K Sunday, Feb. 15, 7:30a.m. start at BB&T Coastal Field event.”
Friday, Feb. 13. Starts at 6:30 p.m. on the 29th Ave N. side of Broadway at the Beach (21st Ave N & Robert Grissom Pkwy). Be sure to register at the Expo, “Vera made her mark on the WTA
near Ripley’s Aquarium and finishes at the parking lot of BB&T Coastal Field. because no Sunday registration is allowed for the bike rides. Tour in 2008, where she reached the
Top 10 for the first time in her career.
With six appearances in Charleston
under her belt, her experience on
Daniel Island will be a valuable asset
as she makes another run at the title,”
added Adams.
Throughout her illustrious career,
Serena Williams’ accomplishments
have made an indelible mark on the
world of women’s professional ten-
nis. With 32 singles titles, including
nine Grand Slam championships, the
most among active players, this 27-
year-old former World No. 1 has
notched 399 singles wins, nearly $22
million in career earnings, and won
US Olympic Gold with her sister
Venus in doubles at the 2000 and
Where to Watch
2008 Olympic Games. Serena spent
eight years in the Top 10, including
the 2008 season highlighted by her
Spectators can watch runners from anywhere along the course, year-end World No. 2 ranking and
but the best spots are: third US Open title.
“I’m very happy to return to
Charleston,” commented Serena
29th Avenue North and Kings Highway Williams. “I love the atmosphere at
this event and I look forward to the
29th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard chance to defend my title in April.”
Williams has made five appear-
76th Avenue North and Kings Highway ances in Charleston, where she has
accumulated $336,540 in prize
The finish line area near BB &T Coastal Field money, boasts a 12-4 record, and
returns to this event with a five match
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JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
subscription magazines owned by
Meredith Corporation. The Tennis
Center features a 10,200 seat stadi-
um, Grand Lawn, 17 tennis courts
lighted for night play, beach volley-
ball court, racquet club, Pro Shop,
and a full service event management
staff capable of handling all aspects
of an event including ticketing, oper-
win streak in progress. Her Cup earn- Tennis Center is a public facility ment, concerts, festivals, tennis tour- ations, sales, marketing, public rela-
ings rank her at No. 7 among the Top owned by the City of Charleston and naments and other activities through- tions, and food & beverage.
20 Family Circle Cup money leaders. operated by Meredith Corporation out the year. With over 21 million For tickets or more info on the
Williams was named the 2004 Family that also hosts a variety of additional readers, Family Circle is one of the Family Circle Cup or Tennis Center,
Circle / Prudential Financial “Player events including the AVP Charleston most widely read monthly magazines call (843) 856-7900 or visit family-
Who Makes a Difference” for her Open pro beach volleyball tourna- in America and is one of 14 leading circlecup.com.
outstanding contributions of time and
energy to worthy charitable causes.
Cultivating her philanthropic influ-
ence, Williams last November
opened a much-needed secondary
school in Kenya. Her efforts to bring
education to as many children as pos-
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sible remains an ongoing initiative,
with plans for additional schools both
domestic and internationally current-
ly in the works. While competing in
Charleston, she has participated in
many clinics and has made appear-
ances at schools as well as charitable
and community events.
Throughout Vera Zvonareva’s
nine-year career, she has notched
seven singles titles, four doubles titles
and two Fed Cup titles. This 24-year-
old has amassed 315 career wins and
over $5 million in career earnings.
The 2008 season proved to be a
breakthrough year for Zvonareva,
marking her first year-end finish in
the Top 10, and a career-high World
No. 7 ranking. Her 2008 season was
highlighted by WTA Tour titles in
Prague and Guangzhou, reaching
eight singles finals (the most by any
player last year) including the Sony
Ericsson Championships. She also
captured the most match wins on sea-
son, tied with World No. 1 Jelena
Jankovic, at 65. Combining her
experience and impressive results,
Zvonareva has become an imposing
force at the highest ranks of the WTA
Tour.
“I’ve had a lot of success at the
Family Circle Cup and I’m excited to
start my clay court season at this tour-
nament,” stated Vera Zvonareva.
“Charleston is such a beautiful city
and I have a lot of great memories
there.”
In 2008, Zvonareva defeated the
No. 1 seed, Jankovic and the No. 4
seed, Elena Dementieva to reach the
finals in the Family Circle Cup. She
returns to Charleston for the seventh
consecutive year holding a remark-
able 15-6 record on Daniel Island, OPEN FOR LUNCH
ranking her .714 winning percentage 7 Days A Week
at No. 18 all-time for the Family
Circle Cup. Zvonareva has accumu-
11am-3pm
lated over $225,000 in earnings in DINNER
Charleston, placing her at No. 19 4:30 DAILY
among the Family Circle Cup money
leaders. She has achieved additional
success in Charleston as a semifinal-
ist in 2007 and quarterfinalist in both
2003 and 2004.
The Family Circle Cup will be
held April 11-19, 2009 at the Family
Circle Tennis Center in Charleston,
South Carolina. The Family Circle
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Clemson Chemistry Professor Receives Regional Award
By Jessica Lance
Clemson University professor
of chemistry Dennis Smith
received the American Chemical
Society (ACS) 2008 Charles H.
Stone award.
The Charles H. Stone award is
given annually by the ACS
Carolina-Piedmont Local Section
to the most outstanding chemist in
the southeastern United States. It
recognizes chemists for contribu-
tions to the field through activities
in the scientific community, pub-
lic outreach, education and
research.
CMYK
"As only the third Clemson
chemist to win this award after
professors Shiou-Jyh Hwu and
Darryl DesMarteau, it's an honor
to be included in this group and
help the recognition of Clemson
chemistry. It is also personally
satisfying my Ph.D. research
advisor, professor Ken Wagener
of the University of Florida, won
the award in addition to his Ph.D.
advisor, the late professor George
Butler of the University of Florida
and pioneer in polymer chemistry,
who was the first recipient,” said
Dennis Smith,
Professor of Chemestry
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Smith.
Smith’s research interests
include synthesis, mechanism,
structure/property relationships
and application of polymeric
materials and composites.
Smith is the cofounder and
associate director of Clemson’s
Center for Optical Materials
Science and Engineering
Technologies (COMSET) and the
chair of the American Chemical
Society’s Division of Polymer
Chemistry. He also cofounded
Tetramer Technologies LLC in
2001 to commercialize research
done at Clemson.
Smith received a B.S. degree
from Missouri State University
and a Ph.D. from the University of
Florida. He worked as a Rhone
Poulenc Graduate research fellow
in Lyon, France, and a Dow
Chemical postdoctoral fellow in
Rheinmuenster, Germany. Smith
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joined the Dow Chemical Laboratory as senior research project leader. He joined Clemson
with Netbooks
Company Central Research chemist and was promoted to University in 1998. By Christopher A. Huff
Somewhere along the last few
months, I had convinced myself
that I wanted a netbook.
A netbook is a mini-laptop com-
puter, usually with an 8- to 10-inch
screen, running off a small hard
drive or flash memory. They are
usually equipped with a wifi adap-
tor and the minimum requirements
to let someone check their e-mail,
surf the web and maybe work on a
simple document.
Now, I use a 17-inch MacBook
Pro and did not intend to replace it
with a little baby computer. To be
honest, I really just wanted a new
toy.
I wanted the black ASUS Eee
PC that I saw in Target. It seemed
cool, was only $300 and came with
Linux installed. I had never played
with Linux--I know, Bad Geek.
You can smack me later.
Then, in a serendipitous couple
of post from my favorite tech blog,
Gizmodo.com, I learned that you
could often get a better deal from
Best Buy when you order online
and then select in store pick-up. I
also learned that they were offering
the same Eee PC model I saw in
Target for $229. It was only in
white, but for $70 off, I could live
with that.
I ordered from BestBuy.com,
and within 40 minutes received an
e-mail telling me that I could come
and pick up my Eee.
When I picked up package at
the local Best Buy, I saw the
receipt listed the cost at only $199.
1st Annual Brunswick Stew Cook-off
By Megan Masser
The Brunswick County
Chamber of Commerce and
Rourk Woods have announced the
first annual Brunswick Stew
Cook-off to be held Jan. 31, 11
a.m.-4 p.m. at Rourk Woods in
Shallotte, North Carolina. This
first time event is perfect for the
entire family and will feature
Brunswick stew tastings, a kid’s
area, a beer garden, live music by
Jaded Mayberry, local vendors
and much more!
Event admission is $50, chil-
dren eight and under are free.
Admission price includes ten tast-
ing tickets for the stew cook-off
(two tickets for children eight and
under); additional tasting tickets
may be purchased inside the
event. There are three contestant
categories: Restaurants, Media,
and Individuals. Each contestant
will cook five gallons of stew for
the event – with over 20 contest-
ants that is a lot of stew. Event
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I had checked my debit card bal- enough space. However, looking at
ance on line earlier, and saw that the drive space tool, I was at ZERO
the web site had charged me $245 available space.
age, which was cool, and it comes
with StarOffice, an imitation of
Microsoft Office.
everything from scratch again, or a
flashing black screen.
After several attempts to reset
(including the tax), so I was dread- My next step was to go to the Figuring I could work with this the 900A with no change, I called
ing having to fight through cus- I went to test out the word proces- Asus’s 24-hour toll-free tech sup-
tomer service representatives sor. It opened one of my files easi- port.
Asus
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and managers to get the cor- ly. I toyed around, made a couple After waiting on hold for about
to the
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rect price. of quick edits and went to save… an hour, a represenative told me all
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online banking statement, I softwar and renderin card, mind you—because there was assured me a tech would call as
found that Best Buy had already updates unusable. no room available on the Eee PC’s soon as possible.
s
program
credited my account with the dif- drive. It has been nearly two weeks,
ference, and I paid a total of $213 Well that got me annoyed. and not a peep.
for the Eee. I went to the system tools, Of course, it didn’t take me that
However, that is about the end where I saw a long to box up the Eee PC, return
of the good news. “Contact Us” tech it, and in another win for Best Buy,
While my support button. I find that the money was refunded
initial inspec- Best Buy -
clicked it and was told it could to my account within a matter of
tion and open- Customer Service stands not be used because there was not hours.
ing of the Eee out for speed add/remove enough space available. Well, that Someday, I might try another
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PC seemed to and software tool and try to was the final straw. netbook, but I will be sure to buy
go well, it was quality. remove some of the I shut down the Eee PC, and one of Asus’s competitor’s models.
destined to be excess programs. To determined to take a fresh start at it Two lessons learned: Best Buy
returned. be honest, there were a in the morning. has really stepped up to the plate
I really liked lot of them. The Eee However, in the morning, after when it comes to customer service;
the design. My thick fingers easily PC came preinstalled with several resetting the device, I learned that I And Asus has struck out with bad
adapted to the condensed keyboard games as well as a whole section now only had two modes of opera- software, faulty equipment, and
layout, and I quickly got use to the for children’s educational pro- tion: reset the device, and reenter tech support that flat out fails to
small track pad. grams. I figured I could easily wipe all the licensing agreements and do support and lies about it.
I was still clicking around look- out most. The Add/Remove
ing at all the settings and such Program tool only wanted to let me
when pop-up balloon, much like in add programs, but told me that I
Windows, told me updates had could uninstall them after I
been downloaded. installed them. However, I couldn’t
Cool, I thought, until I went to install them, because there was no
install them, and got repeated space to install to.
warnings that there was not enough I found that there was no way to
hard drive space to install the redirect the installs to my separate
updates. SD card. Moreover, upon reading a
“A Backyard Bird
Now, I knew that I had only 4 bit more in the manual, I found that
gigabytes of Solid State Drive I was not allowed to remove any of
Lover’s Boutique!”
space (SSDs are like harddrives, the preinstalled software.
but without the moving parts) but I Despite the annoying lack of
had already put a 2 GB SD card in room, I continued to play a bit.
the built-in slot. I should have Asus offers some free online stor-
Largest
Selection
pottery, jewelry, pet accessories,
soaps, candles and much more.
attendees will be able to vote on Visitors to the event can find
of Bird
their favorite stew for the free parking inside the Rourk
People’s Choice Award. Cash Woods Development. Rourk
Feeders on
prizes will be awarded to the top Woods is located at 4700
winners in each category, and the Sugarberry Drive, Shallotte, NC.
overall top stew contestant. Directions from Wilmington:
the Grand
Judging will be done by District Follow 17 South for approximate-
Attorney Rex Gore, morning ly 28 miles, Turn left on 17
Strand!
show host of 103.7 Bryan Keith, Business/Main Street, Turn left
Johnson & Wales graduate onto 179/Village Road, Rourk
Cynthia Lehr, and with Kirby Woods is a little over a mile on
Law Firm, Kenny Kirby. The the right. Directions from Myrtle
Bird Feeders
event will kick off with music Beach: Follow 17 North into
from 103.7 The Bone, and then North Carolina, Turn right onto
Make Great Gifts!
live music will be performed by 17 Business, Turn right on Sellers
local band Jaded Mayberry from Street, Turn right on 179/Village
1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The kid’s area Road, Rourk Woods is on the
will feature a bounce house, slide, right.
cotton candy, and popcorn. For No outside food or drink, no Located in the Swamp Fox Peddler’s Market
ages 21 and over, the beer garden pets, shirt/shoes are required, rain THREE MILES SOUTH OF
will be open from 1 p.m. until 4 or shine event. Event sponsors:
INLET SQUARE MALL
5200 Hwy 17 S Suite E • Murrells Inlet
p.m. Randy’s Meat Center will be Rourk Woods, R.A. Jeffreys
843-651-6599
at the event serving hot dogs and Distribution Company of
Tues. - Fri. 10-5 and Sat. 10-4
sweet potatoes – with all of the Wilmington, Cooke Realtors,
fixings! The event will also 103.7 The Bone, Bounceez Party
Mention this publication and get a free 4 lb.
include a local vendor section Rentals, ATMC Wireless and
bag of bird feed with a purchase of $25 or more
with fresh produce and North WECT. For more information call
Carolina crafts, including baskets, 910-754-6644.
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Snow, Ice and Fears of Impending War
Ushered in Conway’s New Year in 1918
By Betty Molnar
A blanket of light snow sever-
al inches thick covered the
ground and temperatures hovered
well below freezing for several
days straight as Conwayites
began the New Year in 1918.
The weather was bleak and the
news of the Great War being
fought on distant shores was even
bleaker. The articles on the front
pages of the Horry Herald ran the
gamut from stories of “the deep
freeze” to those of the war efforts
in Europe.
One article “Great Air Raid
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Comes to Grief” told of an
enemy air attack on the Italian Army headquarters west
of Treviso, Italy. Other stories dealt with the food short-
ages in the allied countries of Europe. One article served
as a reminder to those more fortunate and read
Food: 1. Buy it with thought 2. Cook it with care 3.
Serve just enough 4. Save what will keep
5. Eat what will spoil 6. Home grown is best. Don’t
waste it! The most ominous news however was found
in an article titled “Will Rush American Troops to
Europe” describing how the United States was preparing
to send troops overseas “in as large and as constant
stream as was humanly possible”. The year was off to a
shaky start to say the least!
To make matters even worst, the weather in Conway
had been particularly bitter. Extremely cold tempera-
tures had remained long enough that the town’s water
supply was limited due to frozen water mains. The
headline of the town’s weekly paper warned area resi-
dence to “Watch your Fire -Town Unable To Fight It
With Busted Pipes.” This warning proved to be particu-
larly prudent when the next weekly installment ran the
story of a house fire that claimed two structures. The
story described the almost impossible conditions that the
fire department faced. “The fire company responded
quickly to the alarm but could do nothing for the reason
that water mains were frozen, it said. The stand pipe
under the big tank busted wide open and the gasoline fire
engine was extremely hard to start.” Finally the com-
pany strung hose from the reservoir near the town hall
and began playing a stream of water on the flames.
Aided by neighbors who keep the fire from spreading by
using buckets of water on the rooftops of nearby homes,
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the firefighters prevented the fire from burning a wide
path through the residential portion of the town.
Travel on the Waccamaw was also impeded. Iced
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had formed on nearly the entire surface. The steamer F.
G. Burroughs was forced to return to the docks after it
traveled a short distance down the river on its regular run
to Georgetown. Later in the day however the trip was
made without mishap.
The one bright spot resulting from the intolerable
cold was the fact that, for the first time in many years,
Kingston Lake was frozen thick enough to allow
Conwayites to partake in a bit of lighthearted fun. To test
the ice, the Burroughs family had a horse and buggy
driven across the lake to make sure it was safe. Then, to
the delight and amazement of the locals, the children of
a family that had recently relocated from Pennsylvania
donned their ice skates and showed off their skills.
Warren Johnson and L. D. McGrath, two daring
souls, performed a test of their own by walking from the
bend in Kingston Lake to the Burroughs and Collins
wharves on Second Ave. To add to the fun, Johnson
used a rocking chair from his mother’s porch to ferry
children around the lake. Back on shore, Mr. C. H.
Snider hitched up a wagon without wheels, thus impro-
vising a sleigh, and drove it from his home on Kingston
Lake around the town, picking up a cargo of startled
children as he glided along. For a brief time, the small
town became a “winter wonderland” and the troubles of
the world seemed far away.
Despite seemingly endless difficulties that could
have darkened hopes for a “Happy New Year,” the
resilient citizens of Conway continued a long-standing
tradition of resolve that harkened to the nick name
earned by their forefathers, and stood as they had for
generation after generation as the backbone of the
“Independent Republic” of Horry County.
Betty Molnar serves as coordinator for the Conway
Visitor Center.
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A Myrtle Beach Tradition
Dance Exhibition
for over 40 years...
Is Now in Conway. Also highlighting the evening will be choreographer Sandra Adams and her troupe of professional entertainers.
TIRE TOWN
The group includes: Mike Curtis from Carolina Opry’s “All That” and “America’s Got Talent” runner-up;
Aaron Burr, winner of ABC’s “Good Morning America’s best dancer: Megan Daniels, Carolina Opry’s featured dancer;
Jessica Pack, a Rockette all the way from New York City; Michael Sokolik, finalist in the 2008 Memphis “Elvis” contest;
of Conway
and Tim Lane, from the original Alabama cast of the Four Seasons’ “Oh What a Night.”
Competition Shaggers & National Dance Team
www.tiretownsc.com On Saturday, competing non-pros will dance, as well as the remaining March contestants. The audience will also be treated to
a performance of the 2009 National Dance Team as well as a special surprise performance that won’t be announced until late Friday night.
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Left to Right - Row 1: Jason Cagle,Holly Cagle, Casey Litaker. Row 2: Leslie Williamson, Nikki Kontoulis, Christina Woodruff and Brandi Collins.
Row 3: Geoff Burdickk, Jeff Hargett and Adam Sheppard.
Members of the 2009 shag team include the following:
Geoffrey Burdick. A three-time team veteran, he holds both overall junior and Non-Pro he has been a captain, choreographer, a N.S.D.C. Advisory Board Member and a 2007
titles. He is a “Keeper of the Dance” and the most recent “Beth Mitchell Scholar.” He “Jersey Boy.” He lives in North Myrtle Beach where he works for Little River Marble.
also holds a Master’s Degree from Pheiffer University and was a 2007 “Jersey Boy.”
Nikki Kontoulas. A junior competitor, a Non-Pro Champion and Pro and Overall win-
Holly Cagle. A Non-Pro runner-up in her first Nationals and a champion her second try, ner in 2005, she is both a “Beth Mitchell Scholar” and a “Keeper of the Dance”. Having
Holly, is co-captaining the team this year, her second team year. A graduate of East been on eight National Shag Dance Championships teams, Nikki has choreographed and
Carolina University with a degree in dance, she has her own dance studio “Dance Fever” captained the teams in the past. A UNCW graduate!
in Charlotte.
Casey Litaker. A newcomer to the Nationals, he was a runner-up in the Non-Pro divi-
Jason Cagle. A junior competitor, he is the 2007 Non-Pro Champion. He returns to the sion in 2008 from Kannapolis North Carolina. Casey operates his own automobile deal-
“team” this year as a co-captain with his wife, Holly. A Harvard graduate, he had last year’s ership. This is his first team year.
team perform there twice in May. He is a N.S.D.C. Advisory board member as well as an Leslie Williamson. While a two-time junior overall champion, she performed for our
Investment banker in Charlotte. He was the 2007 “Jersey Boy’s” Frankie Valli. United States Congress in Washington, DC. Leslie, a graduate of USC, has been a Pro
Brandi Collins. A former junior dancer, she returns this year in the Non-Pro division finalist, a “Keeper of the Dance,” judged both the Preliminaries and Finals and is a high
and was a runner-up with Casey Litaker. She is a product support specialist and will be school teacher in Walterboro, South Carolina.
getting married in Greensboro, North Carolina the Saturday after Nationals next March. Christina Woodruff. She, too, was a junior competitor and returned after a few years
Jeff Hargett. He was the 2005 Overall and Pro champion. As a “go to” guy he complet- off to win the 2008 Non-Pro championship. A “Beth Mitchell Scholar”, Christina, teach-
ed two unfinished years for two team members. Also during his eight years on the team es fifth grade in High Point, North Carolina and is a UNC at Pembroke graduate.
IF YOU WANT TO GO
FRIDAY, JAN. 30, Starts at 8 p.m. Studebakers, Friday night ticket, $20 per person. • Professional Dance Show
• Dance of the 2008 National Shag Champions FRIDAY, JAN. 30, after Shagging With the Stars.
• Round One: Non-pro contestants SATURDAY, JAN. 31, 7 p.m. Tickets $20/person, Studebakers
Eight couples will go to the finals in March. • Preliminaries, National Shag Dance Championships
• Shagging With the Stars • Dance of the 2009 National Shag Champions
Begins at 9:30 p.m. Don’t miss your favorite local celebrities shaggin’ the night away. • Special surprise performance!
Studebakers is located at 2000 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577 • Telephone: 843-626-3855
Website: www.studebakersclub.com • Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sunday, 8 p.m. - midnight.
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Contemporary Glass Show Featured At Sunset River Marketplace

Sh a ggi n’ t h e N igh t s A w ay
By Dariel Bendin
By Dariel Bendin Bakersville, N.C. artist Scott
Summerfield is known among art
Sunset River Marketplace, the glass collectors worldwide for his
eclectic art gallery in Calabash, unique sculptural pieces. His
N.C. is featuring Art Glass: process includes hand blowing
Summerfield & Friends through parts of each piece and later, cut-
Studio, also located in western
N.C. Brown says, “I began with
stained glass (cold), progressed to
fused and slumped glass (warm)
and eventually became involved in
glass casting and blowing (hot).
Mark Jan. 30 and 31 on your calendars because you won’t want to miss this weekend of shagging demonstrations and competition. Feb. 6. The group showing of con- ting, grinding, polishing and Rosasco was a mixed media artist
It’s time for the preliminaries of the 2009 National Shag Dance Championships and they’re being held right here at Studebaker’s in Myrtle Beach. temporary art glass consists of new assembling them into the final until she met and married her hus-
works by Scott Summerfield, piece. The works are often titled as band in 2007. She quickly learned
The dance weekend kicks off at 8 p.m. with a performance by the 2008 National Shag Champions. If you haven’t seen this group yet, Kakie Willcox Honig and Fyreglas recognizable objects such as bot- about hot and warm glass and
get there in plenty of time. You won’t want to miss it. Following that is round one of the non-professional contestants. Studio (husband and wife team, J.J. tles, yet they are purely sculptural. brings new design and color direc-
Brown and Simona Rosasco). Summerfield states, “My inten- tion to the studio. Large abstract
Eight talented couples will continue on to the finals, which will be held in March.. tion isn’t for a bottle to platters and asymmetric bowls are

Shagging With the Stars

function as a vessel. among their highly sought-after
Rather, my hope is that pieces.
is stimulates the col- Fused glass artist Kakie Sushi platter by Kakie Willcox Honig
At 9:30 on Friday night is the third annual “Shagging With the Stars” event, which features ten local celebs who have rehearsed lector through its Willcox Honig has
their little toes off with the help of some of the best shaggers around. Ticket sales will benefit the Beth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship ($5,000). movement, fluidity her studio in Sunset River Marketplace met coffee, tea and treats as they
and color.” He goes on Columbia, S.C. What showcases fine arts and crafts by enjoy the many fine artworks. A
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Shaggers will be judged by five professional shag experts for 50 percent of their scores. The other 50 percent will be determined to explain that he ini- began as a longtime some of the most renowned artists custom, on-site frame department
by audience applause, so come on out and support your favorites. tially sketches his interest in stained glass in North and South Carolina. is located at the back, as are a pot-
sculptures as individ- has become an obsession Visitors to the 10,000 square- tery studio with two kilns and a

Dancers include:
ual parts and later with warm and foot space find a unique classroom for the ongoing classes
transforms them offered by the gallery.
Melanie Bennett, number one Coastal football fan and wife of David Wayne Gray, Myrtle Beach city councilman and former chair of the into formal
objects.
Bennett, last year’s first runner-up. She’ll be dancing with the amaz- Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. He’ll be stepping lively This approach to mix of Sunset River Marketplace is
ing Charlie Womble. with Mandy Holt. the medium is quite hot glass. nationally recognized located at 10283 Beach Drive SW
unusual, allowing him She is known artists and little-known (NC179) in Calabash, NC 28467.
to balance the sleek throughout the local artisans. Virtually all
North Johnson, manager of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Telephone number is 910-575-
Danner Evans, anchor the NBC’s local WMBF station. lines and polished region for her large mediums are represented. 5999. For more information log
Mary Lynn Myrick will be his dancing partner. look with tension that, serving pieces, Owners Ginny and Joe onto the website at www.sun-
Her partner will be Mister Jeff Hargett, the 2005 overall together, give his wall hangings, Lassiter invite all their vis- setrivermarketplace.com or visit
and pro champ. Jon Konkel, general manager of Springmaid Beach AND contestant pieces their signature vessel sinks, itors and guests to mean- the gallery’s MySpace page at
style. tabletop panels der through the gallery at www.Myspace.com/sunsetriver-
on the ABC show “The Bachelorette.” His partner will be Donna J.J. Brown and and jewelry. the own pace enjoying gour- marketplace.
Joe Goodwin, aka “Coach Goody,” runner-up on reality show Hosaflook. Wait ‘till you see her dance. Simona Rosasco own
Fused glass panel by J.J. Brown and operate Fyreglas
“The Pros vs. Joes.” Champion shagger Jackie McGee Mim Drew Long, Los Angeles actress and new mom.She’ll be
Blown glass fruit bowl by Scott Summerfield.

(as in Jackie & Charlie) will be his ace in the hole.

Volunteers For Coastal Carolina Museum, Ingram Planetarium’s Volunteers Honored
dancing with William Greene, manager at Ducks and Ducks Too.

Barbara Graham, better known as Mrs. South Carolina 2007. Grant Turner, better known as Ricky “You don’t know!” Mogel, At the Museum of Coastal
Her quick stepping partner is Trae Anderson. Alabama Theater’s immensely popular comedian. His partner will be Carolina and Ingram Planetarium’s
the fabulous Nikki Kontoulis. annual volunteer recognition
luncheon, Olympic enthusiasm
abounded as the staff cheered with
appreciation for their Olympic
stars—the volunteers of the
Museum and Planetarium. Gail
Ehrhardt is the Museum Volunteer
of the Year. Susan Silk is the
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Board of Trustees Chairman
Tom Deacon thanked the volun-
teers for their hard work dedica-
tion, and gifts of their time for our
community. “The volunteers keep
the Museum and Planetarium doors
open,” continued Mr. Deacon.
“Volunteers served over 5,000
hours at the Museum and
Planetarium last year.”
unteer coordinator at 910-579- Beach. Enjoy coastal natural his- senior adults 60 & over, $6 stu-
1016 or email laura@museu- tory . . . for the fun of it. Winter & dents K-12 & College ID, and $4
mofcc.org. The Museum of spring hours are Friday & Preschool ages 3-5. Check
Coastal Carolina is located at 21 Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.museumofcc.org or call 910-
East Second Street, Ocean Isle Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for 579-1016 for further information.
REOPENING FEBRUARY 2ND

Planetarium Volunteer of the Year. Susan Silk served 300 hours or

Museum Rookies of the Year are
Angie & Bob Trump and the
Planetarium Rookie of the Year is
William (Bud) Fongeallaz. The
Louise Ingram Lifetime
Melanie Bennett, CCU’s Denny Starr, Starr Fitness Barbara Graham, Mrs. Joe Goodwin, cable TV’s Achievement Award recipient is
number one football fan! South Carolina 2007 Pros vs Joes Alexandra Tempsick.
Special appreciation awards for
outstanding service went to
Virginia Fisher—Museum Gift
Shop, Kathie Moore—Planetarium
Gift Shop, George Fischer—
Museum Visitor Services, Mary
Lou Miller—Planetarium Visitor
Services, Doris Shook—Touch
Tank, Dawn Thompson—Office
Assistant, Will & Bethany
Ouimet—Exhibits, Matthew
Bookout—Education, Judy
Sobota—Creative Outreach for
Wayne Gray, Myrtle Jennifer Merritt, North Johnson, Mim Drew Long, actress Grant Turner Danner Evans, WMBF Children, and Jennie Jankowski—
Beach councilman ophthamologist Pelicans G.M. aka Ricky Mogel news anchor Special Recognition.
more. Mary Ellen Berry, Gail
Ehrhardt, Judy Sobota, and Dawn
Thompson served 200 hours or
more. Jodie Alexander, Joan
Behrle, Elna Catselis, George
Fischer, Virginia Fischer, Mary
Lou Sellers, Alex Tempsick, Stan
Tempsick served 100 hours or
more. Carol Berryhill, Matthew
Bookout, Bud Fongeallaz, Jo
Hooker, Kurt Hugelmeyer, Lois
Huggins, Gail Hughes, Jim Libby,
Marge Libby, Monika Marsh, Mary
Lou Miller, Ed Ovsenik, Peggy
Payne, Beverly Phieffer, Jackie
Pickup, Carol Rankin, Eileen
Robertson, Ellen Rothenberg,
Marilyn Schenck, Robert Trump,
and Mary Zuk served 50 hours or
more.
If you are interested in volun-
teering, contact Laura Frye, vol-
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Conway Chambers Hosts Workshop & Tabletop Expo Feb. 3
By Bridgette Johnson
The Conway Chamber of
Commerce will host their “Build A
Better Business” Workshop and Expo
on Tuesday, February 3 from 4 p.m. to
7 p.m. in the Conway High School
Commons Area. The event is
designed to showcase the resources
and tools available to small business
owners. Small businesses are encour-
aged to participate in the table top
expo, as well as attend the free work-
shops offered during the event.
The event will promptly begin at 4
p.m. with opening comments provid-
ed by officials of the Conway
Chamber of Commerce, followed by
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the Workforce Development and
Continuing Education staff at HGTC,
Sherry worked for PNC Financial
Services Group for twenty-six years
in various roles, predominantly in
Training & Development, and in 2002
went to work for the Center for
Competitive Workforce Development
at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. Sherry and her hus-
band, Chuck, moved to Pawleys
Island in September 2007.
Sherry will present in Room A
beginning at 5 p.m. She can be
reached at 843- 477-2045 or by
emailat Sherry.Monheim@hgtc.edu.
Paul Thomas, Senior Area
Manager, United States Small
the opportunities available through
new group plans, Business True
BlueSM and the new Business True
BlueSM Value Plans (which are 15 to
30% lower in cost). Additionally, she
will discuss Personal True Blue,
which offers options for a sole propri-
etor or someone who might not other-
wise qualify for a group health plan,
such as a part-time employee or col-
lege student.
Learn how these different plans
might be of benefit to your company.
This is not a sales pitch, but rather an
opportunity to learn a great deal about
one of the Chamber’s most utilized
membership benefits.
Meet Lisa in Room C at 5 p.m.
assistance to those starting and/or
expanding a business. Consultation
through the SBDC is offered without
charge and clients are assured confi-
dentiality. Seminars are provided at a
nominal fee.
Janet’s SBDC workshop will
focus on the feasibility of a business
concept, personal goals and skills
analysis, the connection between per-
sonal and business credit, business
financing, start-up strategies, and
more.
Janet teaches a senior level busi-
ness management and entrepreneur-
ship course at Coastal and is co-
owner, with husband Gregory
Graham, of Snag & Drag Towing
es. Opened in February 2008, the
Business Center incubator offers
office space to new and expanding
businesses at a reduced rate in an
effort to assist small businesses with
growth opportunities through the
organization’s partnership with
SCORE and Coastal Carolina
University’s Small Business
Development Center. In addition, the
Business Center provides its clients
with access to a receptionist service,
fax and copy services, scheduled use
of its conference room, mail service
and networking opportunities.
Join Caren as in Room A at 6:30
p.m. She can be reached at 843- 248-
9019 or via email at carenparm-
ley@mtcedc.org, or visit online at
www.mtcedc.org.
Don Brook, Director of the Wall
FBI In Middle of Southern Holdings Cover Up
By Staff Writers
By the time a lawsuit was filed
in federal court in May 2002 by the
Southern Holdings plaintiffs, a
conspiracy to cover up the events
of June and August 2000 was
already well under way with the
knowing participation of both the
FBI and SLED.
To recap quickly, the federal
lawsuit, now resting in the 4th
Circuit Court of Appeals in
Richmond, VA, alleges conspiracy
and blackmail on the part of former
Southern Holdings shareholders
Ancil Garvin and David Smith to
take over Southern Holdings, oust
believe Spencer was at either.
The warrant was dismissed by
SC 15th Circuit Court Judge
Sidney Floyd in a court proceeding
held July 10, 2000 and filed with
the Horry County Clerk of Court’s
Office July 31, 2000 with the fur-
ther direction by Floyd that the ille-
gal entry be removed from the
NCIC “forthwith.”
On August 5, 2000, plaintiff
Rodney Lail, a former Myrtle
Beach police officer, called HCPD
to inquire about filing an incident
report on property removed from
the home during the illegal June 7,
2000, search.
Evidence submitted in the case
got nothing to hold him on.”
The unknown individual was
later identified as Hartness by
plaintiffs.
But Spencer was not let go.
Instead, his vehicle was searched
and he was later arrested for pos-
session of an illegal firearm, which
was actually part of a gun collec-
tion of Spencer’s properly stored in
the rear of the vehicle.
On April 20, 2001 a preliminary
hearing was held for the charges
against Spencer. The presiding
judge dismissed the charges for
lack of probable cause.
On February 21, 2001, Spencer
met with FBI agent Tom Marsh in
within five working days, closed
the case and stored the copies of
the police videotapes and audio-
tapes they had wrongfully been
given by Marsh.
After the victims filed the law-
suit in Federal District Court on
May 29, 2002, Spencer learned, the
FBI proceeded to cover up the
criminal use of the FBI-CJIS NCIC
system by law enforcement person-
nel who committed civil rights
crimes “under the color of law.”
The FBI provided fabricated
“Certified” NCIC reports to be
used in Federal District Court by
the Plaintiffs in response to a June
2, 2003 request from Sen. Lindsey
Graham’s office for a certified
NCIC report.
The fact they are fabricated is
their lawyers into a panic and
resulted in a November 23, 2004
letter from the Senior
Administrator of the S.C Insurance
Reserve Fund, Danny Parris to
SLED instructing SLED to take
possession of the tape from Lee.
By this time, Court Order 109
had been issued, instructing the
defendants to allow plaintiffs
expert Cain to examine the video-
tapes.
On November 30, 2004, defen-
dants’ attorneys, in violation of
Court Order 109, turned the video-
tapes over to SLED. The notation
on the November 30, 2004 SLED
chain of custody form notes the
reason for the transfer of the video-
tapes was “for shipment to the FBI
laboratory for examination.”

nine breakout workshops that will
focus on small business planning,
financing, education, marketing and
healthcare.
“The upcoming workshops have
been planned with the small business
in mind,” said Bridgette Johnson,
Executive Vice President of the
Conway Chamber of Commerce.
“The initial ‘Build A Better Business’
Workshop and Expo event will lead
into a series of future workshops that
will be offered through the Chamber.
It is our mission to open up the lines
of communication between existing
small businesses and the resources
and organizations that have the capa-
bilities to guide them through today’s
economic challenges.”
To acquire a registration form,
reserve space as an exhibitor or to
RSVP for the workshop, interested
parties should contact the Chamber
office at 843-248-2273 or via email,
bjohnson@conwayscchamber.com.
Speakers
Sherry Monheim, Program
Manager, HGTC Room A. 5 p.m.
Sherry Monheim is a Program
Manager at Horry Georgetown
Technical College. She will provide
an overview of HGTC’s Leadership
and Supervisory Programs, as well as
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Business Administration Room B
5 p.m.
Paul Thomas is the area manager
for the United States Small Business
Administration (SBA), which was
created in 1953 as an independent
agency of the federal government to
aid, counsel, assist and protect the
interests of small business concerns,
to preserve free competitive enterprise
and to maintain and
strengthen the
overall econo-
my of our
nation. The
organiza-
tion recog-
nizes that
small busi-
ness is crit-
ical to eco-
nomic recov-
ery and strength,
to building America's
future, and to helping the United
States compete in today's global mar-
ketplace. Although SBA has grown
and evolved in the years since it was
established in 1953, the bottom line
mission remains the same. The SBA
helps Americans start, build and grow
businesses. Through an extensive net-
work of field offices and partnerships
She can be reached at (803) 264-2480
or via email at
lisa.haddad@bcbssc.com. More infor-
mation is available on the BlueCross
BlueShield website at
www.SouthCarolinaBlues.com. Or,
to talk to someone for more informa-
tion on finding affordable insurance
options for your small business, con-
tact our area’s local BlueCross
BlueShield manager, Roxanne
Tilton, at 843-444-9068 or rox-
anne.tilton@bcbssc.com.
Mark Hess, Counselor,
SCORE (Counselors to
America’s Small Business) Room
D – 5:45 p.m.
Mark Hess currently serves as a
SCORE counselor throughout Horry
County. SCORE counsels America’s
small businesses and is comprised of
former business owners. SCORE
members assist small businesses in all
phases of business management
including start-up, business growth,
Service in Conway. A native of
Conway, Janet received an Associate
in Science degree from Horry
Georgetown Technical College, a
Bachelor’s degree in Finance from
Coastal Carolina University, and a
Master’s degree in Business
Administration from Winthrop
University. She has experience as a
commercial insurance agent, and
worked for more than 15 years with
Bank of America in both the
Commercial Lending and Small
Business Banking areas.
Janet will speak in Room E begin-
ning at 5:45 p.m. She can be reached
at 843-349-4010 or 843- 349-4009or
jpgraham@coastal.edu. More infor-
mation about the SBDC is available
online at www.coastal.edu/sbdc.
Marketing Professional
Roundtable and Discussion Room
F – 5:45 p.m.
Join some of the area’s leading
marketing professionals as they
Center for Excellence, E. Craig
Wall, Sr. College of Business
Administration, CCU Room B –
6:30 p.m.
Don Brook is the Director of the
Wall Center for Excellence in the E.
Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business
Administration at Coastal Carolina
University. The Wall Center for
Excellence is the career exploration,
development and placement office
exclusively dedicated to serving the
students of the College of Business.
The center prepares students for the
working world by bridging the gap
between the classroom and the busi-
ness environment. The center pro-
vides career counseling, experiential
training, semester long internships
with local and regional businesses and
placement assistance for graduation
business students.
Dr. Brook will speak in Room B at
6:30 p.m. More information about the
Wall Center for Excellence is avail-
able at www.coastal.edu or by con-
tacting Dr. Brook at 843- 349-6486 or
dbrook@coastal.edu.
Bridgette Johnson, Executive
Vice President Conway Chamber
of Commerce Room C – 6:30 p.m.
Bridgette Johnson is the Executive
Vice President of the Conway
president James Spencer, a plaintiff
in the case, and destroy the reputa-
tion of the corporation
Garvin contacted Harold
Hartness, a private investigator in
North Carolina, who is currently
serving a federal prison sentence
for fraud, conspiracy and other
charges from a related type of case
in Asheville, NC.
Hartness orchestrated the place-
ment of an illegal fugitive warrant
entry into the National Crime
Information Center, saying
Spencer was wanted in North
Carolina on a charge of Civil
Contempt and extradition would
not be waived.
Hartness then contacted the
Horry County Sheriff’s
Department to let deputies know
Spencer was listed in the NCIC as
being wanted in North Carolina.
Spencer and his mother, Doris
Holt, were living in Horry County
at the time.
Horry County Sheriff’s Deputy
Al Allen obtained an arrest warrant
for Spencer based on the “invalid
and illegitimate” North Carolina
fugitive warrant. The affidavit
accompanying the search warrant
states Spencer is a “fugitive from
shows Lail spoke with HCPD offi-
cer Charles McLendon also stated
Spencer would have to appear in
person to file the incident report.
The evidence further shows
McLendon spoke with an HCPD
dispatcher, during the August 5
conversation with Lail, and con-
firmed that no warrants were out-
standing for Spencer’s arrest.
According to the lawsuit,
Spencer and Lail were stopped in
Spencer’s Mitsubishi Montero by
McLendon and HCPD officer
James Brantly on August 6, 2000.
McLendon’s incident report of
the August 6, 2000 traffic stop
states, “The R/O (responding offi-
cer) was contacted by Deputy Rick
Thompson who stated a Mr. James
B. Spencer was in a beige Mits.
Montero Sport and that he was pos-
sibly wanted and armed and dan-
gerous.”
According to recordings of
radio communications with HCPD
dispatch, the stopping officers said
Spencer was “a fugitive from the
law and to be considered armed
and dangerous.” The officers were
instructed “to use high risk felony
procedures to arrest Spencer.”
McLendon and Brantly ordered
the Columbia FBI field office to
report civil rights violations “under
color of law” with respect to the
June 7, 2000 and August 6, 2000
incidents including the active par-
ticipation of Horry County
Sheriff’s deputies and police offi-
cers.
Marsh took a report from James
Brian Spencer with two SLED
agents in attendance, even though
the inclusion of the SLED agents in
the interview is a violation of FBI
protocols as established in the FBI-
Manual of Investigative and
Operational Guidelines (MIOG).
The SLED agents at the inter-
view were Michael Prodan and
Captain Larry Gainey who were
there under the specific direction of
Captain David Caldwell of SLED.
MIOG regulations say notice of
civil rights violations “under color
of law” must be reported to FBI
headquarters within five days and a
report of the investigation of these
alleged violations must be sent to
FBI HQ within 21 days. Marsh sent
neither report and turned the evi-
dence provided by Spencer to the
SLED agents, all in violation of
FBI regulations.
The plaintiffs later discovered
substantiated by HCPD audiotapes
from the August 6, 2000 incident.
The NCIC reports do not list the
first four requests made by HCPD
officers at the incident scene, even
though information from those
requests are clearly transmitted by
an HCPD dispatcher and captured
on the audiotapes.
FBI participation in the conspir-
acy continued into the discovery
for the lawsuit. The plaintiffs were
never able to obtain original copies
of the videotapes, recorded in
Brantley’s car, of the August 6,
2000 traffic stop.
They did manage to get copies
of the videotapes, which were seri-
ously questioned by plaintiffs’
expert Steve Cain.
Cain submitted a three-page
report in March 2004, to plaintiffs
counsel in which he noted various
anomalies that indicated editing of
the tape.
“All of the above anomalies col-
lectively cast serious doubt con-
cerning the authenticity of portions
of the original videotape from
which this tape was reportedly
manufactured by the Horry County
Police Department,” read one sec-
tion of Cain’s report.
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This examination was suppos-
edly ordered in Court Order 127.
However, Court Order 127 was
issued on December 10, 2004 by
Judge Bryan Harwell as a shep-
herding order, according to the
judge, not as an order to send the
tapes to the FBI. Either way, the
order was issued 10 days after
Caldwell’s note on the chain of
custody log.
The same tape copy, examined
by Cain, was examined by FBI
consultant Noel Herold. Herold
provided a one paragraph state-
ment about his findings, in
February 2005, in which he said
the videotape examined by him
was unedited and that the anom-
alies were “noise.” Herold also
provided a deposition for the case
in March 2005.
Herold was designated as a
defendant’s expert witness by
Judge Harwell later in the case, but
the curriculum vitae Herold pro-
vided for his witness designation
was found to have numerous dis-
crepancies from earlier CV’s pro-
vided by Herold for testimony in
other cases.
The early entrance of the FBI
into case and the failure of its vari-

Public Workshops and Corporate
Training available to small businesses
through the College. Additionally, she
will discuss the line up of
Entrepreneurial Workshops that are
being held at HGTC through a part-
nership with SCORE, as well as give
details on the SC Department of
Commerce Small Business Insurance
Workshop scheduled for February 10.
Sherry’s primary responsibilities
at HGTC include oversight of the
Leadership & Supervisory Programs,
grant research, preparation and man-
agement, and developing public and
contractual programs based on com-
munity needs and corporate interest.
She received a Masters Degree in
Leadership and Liberal Studies from
Duquesne University in 2006 and a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health
& Physical Education from Lock
Haven University in 1973. Before
moving to South Carolina and joining
with public and private organizations,
SBA delivers its services to people
throughout the United States, Puerto
Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and
Guam.
Paul will speak in Room B begin-
ning at 5 p.m. Paul can be reached at
843- 810-9973 or via email at
paul.thomas@sba.gov. More informa-
tion about the SBA can be obtained at
www.sba.gov.
Lisa Haddad, Business True
BlueSM Marketing Manager
BlueCross BlueShield of South
Carolina. Room C – 5 p.m.
Lisa Haddad is the Business True
BlueSM Marketing Manager for
BlueCross BlueShield. Join Lisa as
she provides an overview of the new
health insurance options for afford-
able healthcare coverage from
BlueCross BlueShield of South
Carolina, designed exclusively for
Chamber members. She will discuss
financial management and operations.
SCORE services are free to clients.
Mark will speak in Room D at
5:45 p.m. He can be reached at
mark.hess@wtmg.org. More informa-
tion about SCORE is available online
at www.score.org.
Janet Graham, Area Manager,
Coastal Area Small Business
Development Center, Teaching
Assistant/E. Craig Wall, Sr. College
of Business Administration, CCU
Room E – 5:45 p.m.
Janet Graham is the Area Manager
of Coastal Area Small Business
Development Center, located in the E.
Craig Wall College of Business at
Coastal Carolina University. The
SBDC serves both Horry and
Georgetown counties by providing a
variety of services and management
training courses tailored to the needs
of small businesses. SBDC consult-
ants provide managerial and technical
answer questions about strategic mar-
keting, advertising, public relations,
direct mail and graphic design. A
Chamber representative will be on
hand to ask the panel a variety of
questions that apply to the branding
and marketing of a small business
with a small budget. Panelists include
Jonea Boysen, Jonea Gene
Copywriting; John Cassidy,
Duplicates Ink; Jack Murphy, WLSC
Radio; Diane Smith, LHWH
Advertising & Public Relations; and
Tracy Floyd, Coalesce
Communication & Design. Additional
information about the individual pan-
elists is available at their expo tables.
Caren Parmley, Director of
Operations, The Genesis Complex,
Room A – 6:30 p.m.
Caren Parmley is the Director of
Operations for the Genesis Complex,
Conway’s first business incubator that
targets new and expanding business-
Chamber of Commerce, a not-for-
profit business organization located at
203 Main Street in historic downtown
Conway. The Chamber serves as an
avenue by which to promote business
and network with other local busi-
nessmen and women, and offers a
number of services that can be utilized
to save time and money when it
comes to growing a business’ cus-
tomer base. Join Bridgette as she
shares the many benefits of Conway
Chamber of Commerce membership,
including cost effective marketing and
networking opportunities.
Join Bridgette in Room C at 6:30
p.m. More information about mem-
bership into the Conway Chamber of
Commerce is available online at
www.conwayscchamber.com or by
contacting Bridgette at (843) 248-
2273 or bjohnson@conwaysccham-
ber.com.
Guilford County, N. C.” The affi-
davit was signed by Allen.
The warrant was executed by
Horry County Sheriff’s deputy
Jeffrey Caldwell, accompanied by
Guilford County Sheriff Deputy
Zimmerman, to search the home of
Doris Holt, Spencer’s mother, on
June 7, 2000.
The lawsuit alleges documents
and records of Southern Holdings
were removed from Holt’s home,
as well as jewelry and other valu-
ables owned by Spencer, even
though such property was not listed
on the warrant as “property
sought.”
Sheriff’s deputies further
searched the homes of plaintiffs
Ricky and Marguerite Stephens
and that of plaintiff Irene
Santacroce, on June 7, 2000, with-
out a “warrant to search” those
dwellings or “probable cause” to
Lail and Spencer out of the car at
gunpoint.
After several checks of NCIC
proved negative for outstanding
warrants on Spencer, a call to
Guilford County was made by
HCPD dispatch. An officer with
Guilford County Sheriff’s
Department confirmed there were
no outstanding warrants for
Spencer.
The transcripts of the conversa-
tions between HCPD dispatch and
the on scene officers, Plaintiffs
entry number 310-5 as filed by the
court, lists an “Unknown
Individual (at the arrest scene talk-
ing to HCPD sergeant Andy
Christenson and McLendon).” The
unknown individual is listed as
saying “I got in touch with Al
Allen, he’s standing on here.”
Christenson responded, “Tell
him we’re letting him go. We ain’t
Marsh retired from the FBI and
went to work as a director of secu-
rity for the S.C. treasurer’s office
within several months of failing to
file the required reports.
Spencer filed Freedom of
Information requests with the FBI
in 2005 and 2006 requesting docu-
ments from the February 2001
interview with Marsh.
In response to both requests,
FBI Section Chief David M. Hardy
says no records exist of any nature
including, but not limited to, the
civil rights complaint and/or any
complaint by James Spencer. The
responses from Hardy are dated
November 10, 2005 and February
16, 2006, respectively.
According to SLED documents
produced under Federal subpoena
years later, SLED opened a case
file based on the February 21,
2001, meeting and subsequently,
Cain furthermore said he
“strongly recommended obtaining
the original tape for examination
and the original VCR that was used
to produce the original tape.
Cain said lacking the original,
any videotape recorded by the
equipment in the McLendon car to
compare for digital signatures
against the videotape copy provid-
ed by HCPD.
When the defendants heard of
this possibility, they had one of
their lawyers, Robert E. Lee,
immediately take the tape copy
from Cain so no further analysis
could be completed and the defen-
dants’ would have it again back in
their possession.
The plaintiffs continued to push
their attempts to get the tapes
requested by Cain, as discussed
above.
This sent the defendants and
ous agents to follow FBI regula-
tions, provide accurate information
when requested and lie about the
content of the tapes makes this
agency complicit with SLED and
the various defendants in the case
in a wide ranging cover up.
Why did this happen? The only
logical conclusion is that the state
of South Carolina was worried
early on about its potential expo-
sure to damages for civil rights vio-
lations in the case. Through a series
of connections, the failure to file
reports; the ability to control and
hide evidence; the providing of
inaccurate records and the various
perjuries committed by defendants
and their witnesses is all part of a
huge conspiracy to deny Spencer
and his co-plaintiffs the civil rights
protections of the U.S.
Constitution.
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The launch of the newly
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with the first VisitNC.com sweep-
stakes of the year, "Going Green In
Greensboro,” which includes a
weekend getaway for four to
Greensboro, N.C., with accommo-
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The Horry County Arts and
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shop, which is open to the public,
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February 28 at the Myrtle Beach
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artists and organizations create a
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“In these economic times,
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• A $150 gift certificate to Lucky
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The marketing workshop will
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• A round of golf for four or tennis
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• A round of golf for four at the
Champions Course at Bryan Park
• A boat ride around Lake
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• Tickets for four to a concert, bas-
ketball tournament, or similar
event at the Greensboro Coliseum
Complex (depending on when the
package is redeemed)
• Tickets for four to a performance
at Triad Stage (depending on when
package is redeemed)
• A gift basket of locally grown
Owners of Candle Creations, a
full-service candle store and candle
factory, have changed the store’s
name to Isle of Candles. Located in
the Pawleys Island Hammock
Shops Village, Isle of Candles is
widely known for its unique soy
lotion candles - a soy candle that
when it melts, pools into a soy
lotion.
The store’s new owners, Kathy
and Bob Miller, changed the store’s
name and remodeled the retail
store, but they are still making the
same fragrant soy lotion candles
that people around the country love.
Today, these candles come in 48
fragrances, including Pawleys
Island, Cookies ‘N Cream, Energy
and Magnolia.
“We’re excited about running
the candle factory and retail store as
Isle of Candles,” says Kathy Miller.
“It better reflects the fun feel and
beach-like ambiance of our store
and gift products. We want people
to think of an island vacation get-
away when they dip into our soy
food products and wine from the
Greensboro Visitor Center (value
$200)
• A $250 shopping spree and a pri-
vate tour of Replacements, Ltd.
• Tickets to the Natural Science
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the flame and safely dip a finger
into the melted soy oil. The soy
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smooth. Naturally rich in vitamin
E, Isle of Candles’ soy lotion can-
dles are natural skin moisturizers
and have been known to relieve
eczema, psoriasis, sunburn and
insect bites and diminish the
appearance of scars.
Since the name change, Isle of
Candles’ product line has expanded
to include soy lotion candles in sil-
ver tins. “These lightweight tins
come in three sizes so tourists can
easily get them home,” says Kathy.
Soy candles burn longer, cleaner
and cooler than regular paraffin
wax candles. They are good for the
environment and Isle of Candles’
soy lotion candles are good for use
on your skin.
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Pine Lakes Country Club Celebrates
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Winning Golfer to Receive First
Public Tee Time at Myrtle Beach’s
Original Golf Course as part of a
Grand Strand Golf Vacation
After 20 months and more than
$10 million in renovations to the
course and clubhouse, Pine Lakes
Country Club will celebrate its
grand opening on Saturday, March
14, 2009, and to mark the special
occasion, one lucky golfer will win
the first public tee time at Pine
Lakes and a Myrtle Beach golf
vacation.
One sweepstakes winner and
three friends will win the first pub-
lic tee time at “The Granddaddy,”
an invitation to attend the Pine
Lakes Grand Opening Ceremony
and the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame Induction Ceremony, four
nights of accommodations at the
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, a
round of golf at Myrtlewood Golf
Club and video swing analysis
from an instructor at the Grande
Dunes Golf Academy, during the
grand opening week, March 11-15,
2009.
Golfers can register for the
Grand Reopening Celebration at
PineLakes.com through Monday,
February 16, 2009. The winner will
be chosen at random and
announced online the next day.
Burroughs & Chapin Company,
Inc., owners and operators of Pine
Lakes, began the extensive project
to restore Pine Lakes Country Club
to architect Robert White’s original
1927 specifications in November
2006. Directed by nationally
known golf restoration architect
Craig Schreiner, improvements
were made to Pine Lakes to
enhance the playability and enjoy-
ment for golfers of all skill levels.
Committed to restoring the course
to White’s drawings as much as
possible, Schreiner established
continuity between White’s origi-
nal nine holes, with his own newly
created nine holes, to provide
golfers with an authentic visit back
to early 20th century Scottish golf.
Burroughs & Chapin also com-
mitted the same dedication in
bringing the grandeur and regal
stature of the once-great Ocean
Forest Hotel to the Pine Lakes golf
clubhouse. When the clubhouse
reopens, the result will be a refur-
bishment of a Myrtle Beach icon,
creating the ideal setting for golfers
to relax with a 19th-hole cocktail,
as well as host lavish weddings,
receptions, birthday celebrations,
holiday galas, family reunions and
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business or social functions.
In September 2008, Burroughs
& Chapin and Myrtle Beach Golf
Holiday announced the founding of
the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame to honor the men and women
who have played significant roles
in all aspects of the Myrtle Beach
area golf industry, from teaching to
playing; course design and con-
struction to administration.
Opening March 14th in conjunc-
tion with Pine Lakes Country Club,
the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame will be situated in the Pine
Lake’s new Hall of Fame Garden
adjacent to the newly renovated
clubhouse. Each inductee will be
memorialized in the garden sur-
rounding the Sports Illustrated
monument that memorializes the
birthplace of the magazine at Pine
Lakes in 1954.
“We’re very excited about
reopening Pine Lakes Country
Club after 20 months of renova-
tions,” said Bob Swezey, executive
vice president of golf and resort
operations for Burroughs & Chapin
Company, Inc. “By winning the
Grand Opening Celebration sweep-
stakes, a lucky group of golfers
will have the opportunity to be one
of the first groups to play Pine
Lakes as close to Robert White’s
original designs as possible. Our
goal with the renovations was to
bring back the grandeur and histo-
ry of Pine Lakes from eighty years
ago and we hope golfers who visit
will appreciate the efforts.”
About the Myrtle Beach Golf
Hall of Fame
The Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame was created in September
2008, in conjunction with Myrtle
Beach Golf Holiday, to honor the
men and women who have played
significant roles in all aspects of
the Myrtle Beach area golf indus-
try, from teaching and playing to
course design and construction and
administration. Opening March 14,
2009, in conjunction with the
reopening of Pine Lakes Country
Club, the Hall of Fame will be sit-
uated in the Pine Lakes’ new Hall
of Fame Garden, adjacent to the
newly renovated clubhouse. Each
inductee will be honored in the gar-
den surrounding the Sports
Illustrated monument that memori-
alizes the birthplace of the maga-
zine at Pine Lakes in 1954. A
seven-member Hall of Fame
Board, with votes, was created to
establish the bylaws and guidelines
for the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of
Fame; review membership nomi-
nations submitted annually and
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009 33
select the most qualified candi-
dates. Six inductees will be hon-
ored in the inaugural year, with
additional members inducted each
April on the anniversary of the
PGA of America’s foundation; in
honor of Robert White, the design-
er and first professional at Pine
Lakes, as well as the first president
of the PGA of America.
Pine Lakes Country Club,
Myrtle Beach’s first golf resort, has
served as the epitome of the tradi-
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tional golf resort since opening in
1927 as the Ocean Forest Golf
Club. Designed by St. Andrews,
Scotland native Robert White, Pine
Lakes put Myrtle Beach on the map
as the destination of choice for the
country’s wealthiest families.
Owned and operated by Burroughs
& Chapin Company, Inc., Pine
Lakes will reopen on Saturday,
March 14, 2009, after an extensive
20-month, multimillion-dollar
restoration project that transformed
the course and clubhouse back to
the status enjoyed in earlier days.
The restoration of the course was
directed by well-known golf course
architect Craig Schreiner who pre-
served many of the historical golf
corridors that made Pine Lakes
famous throughout the years. Pine
Lakes Country Club will also serve
as the home of the newly created
Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame,
which will also open in March
2009, and honor the men and
women who have played signifi-
cant roles in all aspects of the
Myrtle Beach area golf industry.
For more information, visit
PineLakes.com.
Burroughs & Chapin’s residen-
tial developments include the
award-winning Grande Dunes, a
2,200-acre four-star community
stretching west from the Atlantic
Ocean across the Intracoastal
Waterway. Burroughs & Chapin
has created numerous commercial
developments offering national and
regional name-brand shopping.
These include Broadway at the
Beach – an award-winning, 350-
acre festival shopping, entertain-
ment and dining complex sur-
rounding the 22-acre Lake
Broadway; Coastal Grand Mall, a
one-million-square-foot regional
shopping mall joint ventured with
CBL & Associates Properties of
Chattanooga, Tenn.; Seaboard
Commons; South Strand
Commons; Arcadian Shores
Commons; and many “jewel box”
centers.
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Sport Clips Founder To Speak At Coastal Carolina University
By Mona Prufer
Gordon Logan, founder and
CEO of Sport Clips, will speak
Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. in
the auditorium of the E. Craig Wall
Sr. College of Business
Administration at Coastal Carolina
University. The talk, sponsored by
Wall College of Business Dean’s
Office and the Entrepreneur
Institute, is free and open to the
public.
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United Way of Horry County Provides $50,000 in Emergency Funds
By Julie Kopnicky
The United Way of Horry
County has tapped its Emergency
Reserve Fund to help some of its
Community Partner agencies meet
an increasingly higher number of
requests for assistance. The
Executive Committee of the local
United Way voted to contribute
$50,000 towards rent and utility
assistance for first-time requests
being handled by the area’s three
Helping Hand organizations,
Churches Assisting People, and the
Salvation Army. All of the organi-
zations are part of United Way’s
Basic Needs Safety Net agencies.
“The Emergency Reserve Fund
was established a few years back to
help when disaster strikes,” said
Moments in time
THE HISTORY CHANNEL
• On Feb. 4, 1789, 69 members of
Congress cast their ballots to elect
George Washington the first presi-
dent of the United States. After
months of appearing to sidestep,
and even outright rejecting, the idea
of assuming the presidency,
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Washington reluctantly accepted
Congress' decision.
• On Feb. 7, 1812, the most violent
of a series of earthquakes near
Missouri causes a so-called fluvial
tsunami in the Mississippi River,
actually making the river run back-
ward for several hours. One of the
tremors in the series caused church
bells to ring in Boston, more than a
thousand miles away.
• On Feb. 6, 1820, the first organ-
ized immigration of freed slaves to
Africa from the United States
departs New York harbor on a jour-
ney to Sierra Leone in West Africa.
The expedition was partially funded
by the U.S. Congress, which had
appropriated $100,000 to be used in
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Gordon Logan, Sport Clips founder.
Prior to founding Sport Clips,
Logan owned and operated salons
Doug White, president of United
Way of Horry County. “As we’re
realizing more and more each
month, the current economic
downturn now gripping the nation
is affecting our agencies as much
as any disaster they might face.
Our intention is that these addition-
al funds, which are grants above
and beyond the annual allocations
set for these agencies, will help
meet the urgent requests they are
now receiving for assistance.”
United Way of Horry County is
currently working to complete its
2009 funds drive. To date, around
$1,100,000 has been pledged –
with a goal of raising $1,475,000.
“Reaching our goal this year is
more critical than ever,” said
Dennis Wade, General Campaign
Chairman. “The needs are great
returning displaced Africans to
Africa.
• On Feb. 2, 1887, Groundhog Day,
featuring a rodent meteorologist, is
celebrated for the first time in
Punxsutawney, Pa. According to tra-
dition, if a groundhog comes out of
its hole on this day and sees its shad-
ow, there will be six more weeks of
winter weather; no shadow means
an early spring.
• On Feb. 8, 1924, the first execu-
tion by lethal gas in American histo-
ry is carried out in Carson City, Nev.
The executed man was Tong Lee, a
member of a Chinese gang who was
convicted of murdering a rival gang
member.
• On Feb. 5, 1937, President
Franklin Roosevelt announces a con-
troversial plan to expand the Supreme
Court to as many as 15 judges. Critics
immediately charged that Roosevelt
was trying to "pack" the court and
thus neutralize Supreme Court jus-
tices hostile to his New Deal.
throughout Texas. He earned a bach-
elor’s degree from Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, an MBA
from the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania and is
also a CPA. He is a former Air Force
officer and pilot and an avid support
of professional sports, especially
NASCAR.
Sports Clips is the official hair-
cutter of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW).
For more information, call the
Office of Marketing
Communications at 843-349-2017.
every year, but difficult times like
this place an enormous extra bur-
den on our community partners as
they work to help those who
request help. That’s why we’re ask-
ing everyone to please give gener-
ously to this year’s campaign.”
The United Way of Horry
County has been impacting the
local community for more than 35
years. It supports 38 Community
Partner programs that collectively
work to ensure successful youth
and children, support strong, safe
and healthy families, promote self-
sufficiency, and provide a basic
needs safety net. For more infor-
mation or to make a pledge to this
year’s campaign, call the United
Way office at 843-347-5195 or
visit its web site at www.liveunit-
edhorrycounty.org.
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Horry County’s Garbage War
By Staff Writers
The third act of the Horry County
attempt to establish a solid waste
monopoly over trash generated within
the county played out last week in a
workshop before Horry County
Council.
The fact that the county is attempt-
ing to establish a communistic form of
controlling the county’s waste was dis-
cussed in our last issue.
The discussion here will be more
specific with regard to the United
Haulers Association, Inc. et al. v.
Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste
Management Authority et al. decision
handed down by the U.S. Supreme
Court on April 30, 2007.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld
flow control laws (the laws which gov-
ern waste by the counties of Oneida
and Herkimer in New York state direct-
ing waste generated within those two
counties must be transported to the
authority for disposal.
This was the first time the Supreme
Court upheld flow control ordinances
and was seen by Horry County govern-
ment and the Horry County Solid
Waste Authority as an opening to
establish a flow control ordinance for
Horry County generated waste.
The proposed Horry County ordi-
nance would allow the county and the
SWA to decide where all waste gener-
ated in the county would be disposed
and what private haulers would be
allowed to receive permits from the
SWA to haul waste in the county.
Oneida-Herkimer
Background
The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste
Management Authority is a public cor-
poration established under the unique
public authority laws of New York
State. It is an agency of the state and, as
such, is not subject to most laws gov-
erning private corporations and not
subject to municipal regulation.
New York Public Authority Law
allows the levying of taxes and tolls by
the authorities it establishes as well as
the issuance of bonds and condemna-
tion of property by those authorities.
There is no corresponding type of gen-
eral state law in South Carolina.
When it was established, the
Oneida-Herkimer authority agreed to
purchase and develop facilities for the
processing and disposal of solid waste
and recyclables generated in the two
counties and issued bonds to cover the
costs.
The state law also read, “The
Authority is empowered to collect,
process, and dispose of solid waste
generated in the Counties. To further
the Authority’s governmental and pub-
lic purposes, the Counties may impose
“appropriate and reasonable limitations
on competition” by, for instance,
adopting “local laws requiring that all
solid waste . . . be delivered to a speci-
fied solid waste management-resource
recovery facility.”
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The two counties passed flow con-
trol laws that required all the waste
generated in the counties to go to the
authority for disposal.
The Supreme Court decision
upheld the flow control laws of the
counties partly because the agreement
with the authority included a provision
guaranteeing the counties would make
up any shortfall if the revenue generat-
ed by the tipping fees charged at the
authority’s landfill did not cover the
operating costs and debt service of the
authority.
The court’s decision was also par-
tially based on an |”environmental cri-
sis” that the counties faced in the
1980’s when, “Many local landfills
(used by the various municipalities in
the counties) were operating without
permits and in violation of state regula-
tions. These environmental problems
culminated in a federal clean-up action
against a landfill in Oneida County; the
defendants in that case named over 600
local businesses and several municipal-
ities and school districts as third-party
defendants.”
Federally ordered clean-ups of
landfills occur when hazardous waste
is discovered to have contaminated an
improperly lined landfill or have con-
taminated surrounding areas.
The “crisis” extended beyond
health and safety concerns. The
Counties had an uneasy relationship
with local waste management compa-
nies, enduring price fixing, pervasive
overchargine, and the influence of
organized crime.
In addition, the court noted that “by
requiring all waste to be deposited at
Authority facilities, the counties have
markedly increased their ability to
enforce recycling laws.”
New York State has specific laws
requiring recycling, South Carolina
does not. The court said the restrictions
imposed on interstate commerce by the
counties’ laws do not exceed their
(other) public benefits.
Horry County’s Money
Grab
When flow control was originally
proposed to county council at a
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
December 2007 budget workshop,
Horry County attorney John Weaver
and SWA attorney Emma Ruth Brittain
promoted the monetary advantages for
the county to establish such an ordi-
nance.
Weaver told council the flow con-
trol issue would include "more money
at large and more finances than any
decision the county government will
almost ever decide on."
Brittain told council members that
the Oneida-Herkimer decision "offers
you an opportunity to take advantage
of a revenue source on a silver platter."
She also said the revenue source
would be "very beneficial to the tax-
payers of this county" and offers the
county "the opportunity to capture a
significant amount of lost revenue for
many years to come."
However, the Oneida-Herkimer
decision acknowledged rigorous scruti-
ny must be applied to local laws, such
as flow control, because they often are
the product of “simple economic pro-
tectionism.”
Looking at the original arguments
by Weaver and Brittain, it is obvious
they were arguing for economic pro-
tectionism, what else can be deduced
from the statement, "the opportunity to
capture a significant amount of lost
revenue for many years to come."
That one statement may be enough
to demonstrate to a court the real rea-
son for the county passing a flow con-
trol ordinance and will not stand up to
“rigorous scrutiny” of “simple eco-
nomic protectionism.”
Other Problems for the
County
Other “public benefits” enumerated
in the decision also are not applicable
to the Horry County situation.
The SWA was established by coun-
ty ordinance, not state law. After its
organization, the SWA registered with
the S.C. Secretary of State as an
eleemosynary (non-profit) corporation.
The SWA operates under an “enter-
prise fund” independent from county
taxes. It cannot raise revenue through
taxes and does not have the right of
eminent domain. In fact, it does not
operate any differently from the many
private landfills throughout the state.
SWA revenue is generated from tip-
ping fees paid at its landfill and
expenses are paid from this revenue.
Those tipping fees are $26.50 for C&D
and $29.00 for MSW.
According to SWA statistics, it cur-
rently has over $30 million in reserve
fund balances, some of which are
restricted for future expenses and some
of which are unrestricted.
Several years ago, the SWA com-
missioned a study by R.W. Beck, Inc.
of Florida to study the authority's oper-
ations and charges.
One of the recommendations from
that study was a reduction in the
authority's tipping fees of $2.25 per ton
resulted. Instead of a reduction in tip-
ping fees, the SWA and the county
entered into an agreement by which the
SWA agreed to remit $2.25 per ton,
from the tipping fees for waste dis-
posed at the county's Hwy 90 landfill,
to the county to help pay for an
upgrade in public safety
communications
throughout the county.
The county has not
faced any type of envi-
ronmental crisis from
waste being generated in
the county and deposited
in landfills in other
counties.
According to statis-
tics filed with the S.C.
Department of Health
and Environmental
Control, over 97 percent
of all municipal solid
waste (household
garbage) generated in
the county is disposed at
the SWA landfill. The
remaining percentage is
deposited in the Georgetown landfill
under a joint agreement between the
SWA and Georgetown County.
The same statistics show 46 percent
of construction and demolition debris
waste is also disposed with the SWA
with the most of the remainder going to
a landfill in Marion County.
Horry County generates no haz-
ardous waste as defined in the federal
“superfund” laws and the SWA does
not accept hazardous waste anyway.
C&D are such things as concrete,
wood, asphalt, metal and other con-
struction materials.
The SWA already conducts recy-
cling operations at its current tipping
fee levels.
After apparently reading the court
decision for the first time, Weaver
changed his story by the time county
council first considered the flow con-
trol ordinance at its January 6, 2009
meeting.
There, Weaver provided a briefing
memorandum that said the purpose of
the ordinance is not to preserve the
$2.25 fee. He said the purpose was to
prevent efforts of private industry to
divert the MSW stream from the coun-
ty and insure all waste generated in the
county will be deposited in a landfill
that meets state and federal regulations.
There is no MSW leaving the coun-
ty to private landfills and all C&D
landfills that receive waste from the
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county are permitted by DHEC accord-
ing to federal and state laws.
The ordinance does not produce
any new public safety benefits even
though Weaver tried to infer there
would be.
The SWA was charged by the coun-
ty at its inception to develop a cost-
effective, solid waste management plan
for the county.
C&D tipping fees at the Marion
County landfill are $15.50 per ton on
the average, according to DHEC
records. Those at the SWA landfill are
$26.50 per ton. It seems that a cost-
effective means of disposing C&D
waste would be to transfer it all to the
Marion County facility.
Shutting Out Private
Competition
Two local private haulers, whose
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businesses are small and located in
Horry County, told council how the
ordinance would affect their liveli-
hood.
Tim Lee, of Lee Disposal, LLC,
told council he had established a busi-
ness plan, entered into contracts and
purchased equipment for recycling
operations of C&D waste with the
waste ultimately being transported to a
landfill near Nichols where his agree-
ment provided for fees considerably
less than the SWA’s $26.50 per ton.
He said passage of the flow control
ordinance would cause his business to
lose money and violate its contract
with the landfill.
"The whole idea of a government
sponsored monopoly is wrong," said
Lee. "This ordinance has been pushed
through too quickly to fully view how
it will affect small businesses like my
family business."
Chris Burroughs told council he
provides dumpsters to construction
sites and hauls the trash from them to
his recycling center where he removes
cardboard and metal among other recy-
clable materials.
The remaining waste is hauled to a
Marion County C&D landfill in order
to save money, according to
Burroughs.
"With the decline of the construc-
tion industry, I am just hanging on and
have taken a second job to supplement
my income," said Burroughs. "If you
require me to haul to the SWA landfill,
it will put me out of business."
Weaver made disparaging com-
ments about both Lee and Burroughs
during his comments at the workshop.
We have a county ordinance that
differs significantly in its purpose from
the ordinances passed by Herkimer and
Oneida counties and upheld by the
Supreme Court. We have local busi-
nesses being significantly damaged, if
not put out of business, by passage of a
county flow control ordinance.
If county council ultimately gives
three reading approval to a flow control
ordinance, what possible good for the
general public results?

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2009
Ongoing Events:
Every Monday: House of Blues
Service Industry Night - 12 a.m.
Free entry for all members of the
Service Industry that can provide ID
& proof of employment. All other
guests will pay a small cover. DJ,
nightly drink specials, etc. House of
Blues - 4640 Hwy 17-S, North
Myrtle Beach. 843-272-3000
www.hob.com
Every Tuesday: Fireworks
Spectacular - Broadway At The
Beach - 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy
a spectacular fireworks show over
Lake Broadway. 1325 Celebrity
CMYK
Circle, Myrtle Beach Phone: 843-
444-3200 www.broadwayatthe-
beach.com
Every Thursday: Pawleys Island
Drinking Liberally. Drinking
Liberally is an informal gathering of
like-minded left-leaners. Join us
starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Pawleys
Island Tavern, 10635 Ocean Hwy
(Behind "Mole Hole" in the Island
Shops off US 17). 843-237-5632.
http://livingliberally.org/drinking/cha
pters/SC/pawleysisland
Every Thursday: Square Dancing
- Grand Strand Strutters. 7p.m. to
9p.m. Mainstream and Plus Level
Square Dance, with occasional
Rounds, all in a friendly club atmos-
phere. (Class for new dancers is
from 6 to 7p.m.) Grand Strand
Senior Center (1268 21st Ave N.,
Myrtle Beach)
843-497-0470 or 843-650-2043
Now Showing at The Palace
Theatre: The spellbinding and mag-
ical Le Grande Cirque brings top
class entertainment to Myrtle Beach.
The show is perfect for all ages.
Tickets are available at the Visitors
Center. Also, Spirit of the Dance
presents The Magical Spirit of
27” WEB-100
Ireland featuring the Irish Tenors on
stage now in the Show Room. Call
the Theatre Box Office at 800-905-
4228 or 843-448-0588 for more
information!
Myrtle Beach Stamp Club
1st Tuesday of each month @ 7
p.m., Grand Strand Senior Center,
1268 21st Ave. North, Myrtle Beach
843-337-0087
VFW 10804 Friday night dinner.
Dinner and live music @ 6p.m.
Seating limited, reservations by
Thurs. required. $8 per person,
music only @ 7p.m. $3 per person.
Reservations and info: 843-399-
0877, Highway 57, Little River, S.C.
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Joseph Rainey-Slave, Barber,
Statesman - Rice Museum.
Exhibit tells the story of
Georgetown Native Joseph Hayne
Rainey.
Georgetown of the Late 19th &
20th Century - Rice Museum. The
exhibit chronicles Georgetown’s
transition from rice production to
lumber, livestock, & shipping.
Georgetown, SC. M-S, 10 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
843-546-7423
Needs Program, Canal St.
Recreation Center, Tues. & Thurs.
11a.m.-12p.m., A unique work out
program for individuals with special
needs. $5 city resident/$8 non-city
resident. 843-918-1485
Senior Bingo, Canal St. Recreation
Center, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12p.m.;
12p.m.-2p.m. FREE, bring a small
gift to share. 843-918-1485
Rape Crisis Center,
Adolescent & Adult Support Groups
for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m.
Myrtle Beach & Conway
448-7273 or 448-3180
Current Events:
Jan. 13 - Feb. 6
Sunset River Marketplace
Art Glass: Summerfield & Friends
group show opens. Works by Scott
Summerfield, J.J. Brown, Kakie
Willcox Honig. Hand-blown and
fused glass. 10283 Beach Dr. SW
(NC179) Hours: Tues. - Sat., 10
a.m. - 5 p.m.) 910-575-5999
January 29
The Killers with M83 - SOLD
OUT! Doors Open 7p.m. House of
Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S, Barefoot
Landing, NMB.
843-272-3000
January 30
The Wailers with Tomorrow’s Bad
Seeds. Doors Open 8p.m. House of
Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S, Barefoot
Landing, NMB.
843-272-3000
Alternatives
Jan. 30 - 31
Shaggin’ With the Stars &
Competition Preliminaries
Studebakers, 2000 N. Kings Hwy,
Myrtle Beach. www.studebaker-
sclub.com.
www.shagnationals.com.
$20/night. 843-626-3855.
January 31
Little Big Town - Doors Open
7:30p.m. House of Blues, 4640 Hwy
17S, Barefoot Landing, NMB.
843-272-3000
January 31
The 1st Annual Brunswick Stew
Cook-Off! Sponsored by the
Brunswick County Chamber of
Commerce and Rourk Woods, the
event will feature live music, NC
Crafts and Foods, a Kid’s Play area,
a Beer Garden and more! So, you
think you can cook Brunswick
Stew?! Let’s find out! Individuals,
professionals, non-profits and local
media are invited to compete! For
complete details, call Megan Masser
at 910-754-6644, ext. 108.
February 1
“Bucksport Quilt Exhibit”
Show runs through Feb. 28
Mon-Sat
Horry County Museum
843-915-5320 Free
February 2, 9, 23 &
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
“When You Become the Parent”
Seminar Series
7 p.m- 8 p.m at 3810 Robert
Grissom Pkwy., Myrtle Beach
843-448-4496
February 3
Conway Chamber of Commerce
“Built A Better Business”
Workshop & Expo from
4 p.m- 7 p.m in the Conway
High School Commons Area
Free to the public
February 3
Myrtle Beach Stamp Club
1st Tuesday of every Month at 7 p.m
at the Grand Strand Senior Center.
For more information call 347-0087
or visit our website at
mb.stampclub.googlepages.com
Feb. 4 - 5
Sunset River Marketplace
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Collage: A Medium
For Everyone. Two-day collage
workshop with award-winning artist,
Miriam Pinkerton. $100, includes
most materials. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Register with gallery. 10283 Beach
Dr. SW (NC179) Hours: Tues. -
Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) 910-575-5999
MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com
Feb. 6 - 16
Lowcountry Blues Bash @vari-
ous venues in Charleston, SC.
Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, Big Bill
Morganfield and many more.
www.bluesbash.com 843-762-
9125.
February 7
“First Saturday Art Walk”
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Downtown Historic District
450.9232 Free
February 8
An Evening with Dark Star
Orchestra - Doors Open 7 p.m.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB.
843-272-3000
Feb. 9 - March 14
Sunset River Marketplace
Sweet Dreams: a Collection of Art
by Kimberly Dawn opens. Runs
through March 14, 2009. Local folk
artist Kim Dawn Clayton. Feb. 21:
Open house & artist reception, 2 - 5
p.m. Free. 10283 Beach Dr. SW
(NC179) Hours: Tues. - Sat., 10
a.m. - 5 p.m.) 910-575-5999.
February 11
“Blood Brothers”
Show runs through March 1
Theatre of the Republic
488.0821 $18-$22
Feb. 12 - 15
Myrtle Beach Marathon week-
end. Expo @ Convention Center,
2100 Oak St., MB Feb. 12, 5 pm. -
9 p.m. & Feb. 13, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Free, open to public.
Ripley Family Fun Run @
Ripley’s Aquarium, Feb. 13, 5:30
p.m.
RBC 5K @29th Avenue/
Broadway at the Beach. 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks @ Broadway At the
Beach, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.
Bi-Lo Marathon and Dasani
Half-Marathon Sat. Feb. 14, starts
at 21st Ave. N & Grisson Pkwy.
Michelob Ultra Bicycle Rides.
Feb. 15, 7:30 a.m. start @BB&T
Coastal Field. Register at Expo.
www.mbmarathon.com.
February 15 & 16
“Seasons of Love, The Love Songs
of Broadway”
Sunday & Monday
Theatre of the Republic
488.0821 $18
February 18
“Isn’t It Romantic?”
Wednesday 7:30PM
CCU Wall Auditorium
347.3161 $7-$9
February 18
Disturbed with Sevendust and
Skindred - Doors Open 7:30 p.m.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB. 843-272-
3000
February 20
Rodney Atkins with Lost Trailers -
Doors Open 7:30pm. House of
Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S, Barefoot
Landing, NMB. 843-272-3000
Feb. 21
Sunset River Marketplace
Open house & artist reception for
Kim Dawn Clayton’ s featured artist
show: Sweet Dreams: a Collection
of Art by Kimberly Dawn , 2 - 5
p.m. Free. 10283 Beach Dr. SW
(NC179) Hours: Tues. - Sat., 10
a.m. - 5 p.m.) 910-575-5999.
February 27
The Sub City Take Action Four
feauring Cute is What We Aim
For with Meg and Dia, Breathe
Carolina, Every Avenue and
Anarbor - Doors Open 7:30pm.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB. 843-272-
3000
March 1
Saints and Sinners Tour featuring
Hollywood Undead and Senses
Fail with Haste the Day and
Brokencyde - Doors Open 6pm.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB. 843-272-
3000
March 6
Morrissey - Doors Open 7pm.
House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17S,
Barefoot Landing, NMB. 843-272-
3000
The Coach’s
MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com
Perspective
Alternatives NewsMagazine and
Coast Magazine will be featuring a
new column by life coach and moti-
vational speaker Thomas H. Swank,
CBC.
As founder and president of both
DevelopingFoward.com and
Executive Coaching International, it
is Tom’s vision to utilize his extensive
leadership background, sales and
motivational skills to assist organi-
zations and their people with the
process of “Developing Forward.”
Tom focuses on the development of
the client’s talents, abilities and
available resources for the purpose
of sustaining long term perform-
ance, the generation of dramatically
improved results and the enhance-
ment of both professional and per-
sonal value.
The Economic Crisis… The Bail-
Out… And You…
By Thomas H. Swank, CBC
“These are perilous times for the
federation.” Jean Luc Picard,
Captain of the Enterprise (Star Trek)
While the turmoil of current
times might seem like something
from a galaxy far away, this is not
“science fiction.” The economic cri-
sis, supposed bail-out and the result-
ant impact on business and peoples
lives… is all too “real”!
So, precisely “how” should you
or your organization manage these
difficult times and challenges?
Earnestly consider the following
perspectives which may serve you
and your organization well through-
out the remainder of 2008 and
beyond:
Step # 1: Refocus your “think-
ing” on what you need to do sur-
vive (and away from the negative
media).
Begin by seeking clarity in your
internal processing of the available
“facts” and valid information.
Remind yourself that there have
been many market corrections
before. In fact the “DOW” was at a
comparable low point just a few
years ago, in 2004. Also, be acutely
aware that interest rates are near
record “lows”… this is not the
Jimmy Carter era, when mortgage
rates were in the 17% - 18% range.
With these perspectives made
clear, refocus your intention and
attention on what you, or your
organization need to do in order to
appropriately manage your strategic
thinking and resultant planning. In
sports, it is believed that “Good
shots, are built on good shots”. In
business the same principle holds
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true, “Good thoughts are built on
good thoughts”! As I have cited to
you before, right thinking is the pre-
cursor to executing right action.
Step # 2: Address your fears.
I heard a news broadcast recently
which reported that “The American
people are anxious, and anxiety fuels
more anxiety.” This is clearly a pre-
scription for impending failure,
based on wrong thinking and
assumptions.
What ever your deepest concerns
or fears are… face them now!
Previous studies have determined
that what people fear is almost
always unfounded:
• Less than 5% of what we fear,
can we potentially do anything
about.
• Another 5% of what we fear, we
have no control over.
• The other 90% of what we fear
is not reality and will never even
happen.
So, reframe your concerns or
fears as challenges to be overcome.
Even better, restate them as goals to
be achieved. Now follow through
and rally your troops. Reassure the
members of your organization that
their fears are not appropriate, that
they should remain calm, and that
your organization is being proactive
in its response to market conditions.
If necessary, meet individually with
the organizations employees to reas-
sure them, dispel limiting thinking
or false assumptions.
Don’t fail to understand that in
order for your organizational staff
members to maintain good morale
and to be positively motivated…
then must be assured that everything
is going to be “OK.”
Step # 3: Appropriately
“assess” your present circum-
stances and business assets.
For many organizations and peo-
ple, making accurate assessments of
their current situation, can in itself
present a challenge. This is a crucial
step to undertake if you are going to
survive now, and prepare to thrive
tomorrow. If this somehow sounds
familiar, it is. It parallels an age old
axiom… “Live to fight another day.”
As for initiating the assessment
process, there is a key piece of
strategic thinking that you need to
apply to this process. You must first
determine:
• What do you or your organiza-
tion have the ability to directly “con-
trol”?
• What is beyond your ability to
exert control?
• What is insignificant or of no
importance at all?
JANUARY 29, 2009 - FEBRUARY 12, 2009
With regard to making the actual
assessments, there is a virtual litany
of potential considerations. Focus on
the core elements of your business
endeavor by initially assessing:
• What is working well for you
right now?
• What are the core “strengths” of
your organization and your people?
• Reassess the talents, abilities
and available resources of the organ-
ization and its people; then take a
fresh look at how they can be better
utilized.
Step # 4: Reevaluate your
process for conducting business.
During times of economic down-
turn and soft market conditions, it is
important to remain focused on
“why” you are in business. What is
the “Vision” and “Mission” of your
organization? Do today’s economic
and market conditions necessitate
reevaluation of the organization’s
vision and mission statements?
Once you have revisited your
organizational “purpose”, there are
again strategically important actions
to be immediately taken:
• Communicate the redefined
vision and mission to every member
of your organization, in a clear and
succinct manner.
Thomas H. Swank, CBC
• Carefully explain to each and
every member of the organization
exactly what their “role” is, and
how their work directly contributes
to the achievement of the organiza-
tion’s vision, mission and goals; as
well as the potential for the compa-
ny’s future growth and resultant ben-
efits to its employees.
Step # 5: Conduct a thorough
sales and marketing review.
In times such as these, it is essen-
tial to accomplish more, with less.
There is also the necessity of work-
ing “smarter” than ever before. In
like fashion, it is also important to
return to our developmental roots.
The point of which is that the
process of development is from the
“inside-out.” Investing the time to
determine how to grow your organi-
zation from inside-out, is crucial to
your survival process.
Following are some primary con-
siderations for implementing inside-
out business growth:
• Develop, update or expand your
customer “referral” and “rewards”
programs.
• Determine how you can gain
additional or repeat business from
your existing customers.
• Survey both existing and previ-
ous customers to learn how to
improve your service and product
offerings.
• Determine who the primary and
secondary vendors are in your cus-
tomer’s business or industry.
• Develop strategic business
alliances.
Reliable business studies have
determined that it costs 5 times as
much to get a new customer, than it
does to keep one that you already
have. This fact alone should be
enough incentive to grow from with-
in.
Step # 6: Work more effectively.
Not only does your overall
organization need to work smarter,
they need to work more efficiently
and effectively. In conjunction with
Step # 3, your people can learn how
to be in “control” of both their time
and their schedule. While there are
only so many hours in a work day,
your people can maximize both pro-
ductivity and results with effective
time management.
Step # 7: Evaluate the opportu-
nities that are available to you
now.
While business may be on a
slower track in the short term…
Don’t fail to take advantage of the
time which is now available to you
to improve your skill sets, prepare
for busier times that will most
assuredly return, and to explore new
options or opportunities that may be
available to you. Whatever it is that
you’ve wanted to do and just haven’t
had the opportunity… now is the
time.
If you want to maximize your
future ROI… the time is ripe to
invest in the future of your organiza-
tion by investing in your people.
Consider the following key points:
• Sales. The typical sales repre-
sentative has been well versed in
knowledge and training regarding
the organization’s products and serv-
ices. Yet, on a universal basis sales
professionals have not received any
formal development training with
regard to the actual buying/selling
process, networking techniques and
protocols or effective prospecting.
• Management/ Supervision.
The vast majority of management
and supervisory positions are filled
as a result of promotions from with-
in business organizations. Through
hard work and dedication, “super-
workers” have earned the opportuni-
ty to then be promoted to supervisor
or manager.
While thoroughly indoctrinated
with their company’s operational
policies and procedures…these
managers and supervisors have
never been provided with appropri-
ate formal management develop-
5
ment training for the all important
roles and responsibilities which they
have already assumed.
• Leadership. You need only to
turn on the news to know that there
are multitudes of business execu-
tives and government officials who
are referred to as being leaders, who
clearly don’t exemplify the public
perception of what a leader is, or
even should be. Just because an indi-
vidual has had some degree of finan-
cial success, and resultantly gained
public visibility, does not qualify
them as a bonafide “leader.” The
simple truth is that the vast majority
of those individuals which are
referred to as leaders have again,
never had any formal leadership
development training.
Step # 8: Take a “fresh” look at
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your future.
Taking a hard look at the future
of your organization or yourself, is
far more important that you might
first realize. Simply think back to
2007… was your business journey
last year the same as the one you are
currently experiencing this year?
Are the results that you are currently
getting the same result outcomes
that you obtained last year?
As you and your organization
move forward toward the threshold
that soon awaits you in 2009, rest
assured that you will be again under-
taking an entirely new journey into
ever changing market conditions,
economic environments and techno-
logical advancements.
Neither time, nor the competitive
marketplace will afford you the lux-
ury of remaining where you are.
So, what will you do? What
actions will you take? How will you
prepare? Your “future” is waiting…
Tom Swank is a highly respected
executive coach, business strategy
consultant and motivational speaker.
He is the founder and president of
Executive Coaching International,
which is known for its development of
“High Performance People and
Organizations.” Tom is recognized as
an expert in the field of business
development and personal improve-
ment, as well as a contributing author
by SelfGrowth.com, the #1 ranked
website for personal improvement.
He is also a contributing expert
author to the #1 ranked website for
small business and entrepreneurs,
Evan Carmichael.com. Tom’s articles
are also regularly featured and high-
ly ranked on BizSugar.com.
Contact Tom at 877- COACH-10
or by e-mail at
TomSwank@ExecutiveCoachingInte
rnational.com.
To receive Tom’s “Results By
Design” and “The Coach’s
Perspective” newsletters which pro-
vide ideas and resources for success,
visit Tom at www.Executive
CoachingInternational.com.
Copyright © 2008 Executive
Coaching International / Thomas H.
Swank, CBC. All Rights Reserved.
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C O M M E N TA R Y
10 Bush Mistakes
At his final press conference, President
Bush said pursuing Social Security reform
instead of immigration reform immediate-
ly after the 2004 election was a "mistake,"
as was hanging the "Mission
Accomplished" banner on the tower of the
USS Abraham Lincoln. Now home in
Texas, Bush should reflect on these 10
more important mistakes that shaped his
presidency:
--Not getting congressional buy-in on
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detention policy immediately after 9/11.
Going to Congress would have forced
more deliberation when the administration
was rushing into the hasty improvisation of
Gitmo and made it harder for Democrats to
grandstand once it became controversial.
--An ineffective management style. Bush,
the "CEO president," wisely wanted to del-
egate. Alas, the quality of some of his
Texas loyalists wasn't particularly high,
and when people under Bush failed, his
first instinct was to stand by them stalwart-
ly rather than to hold them accountable.
--Not replacing George Tenet after 9/11.
Someone should have taken responsibility
after the terror attacks. Tenet's exit would-
n't have prevented the WMD debacle, but
at least he wouldn't have been around to
give his dramatic "slam-dunk" demonstra-
tion in the Oval Office.
--Deferring to his generals. It wasn't until
his generals had nearly lost the war that
Bush fully stepped up to his role as com-
mander in chief, going around the brass to
order the surge, the most successful and
consequential initiative of his second term.
--Not taking charge during Hurricane
Katrina. As soon as National Weather
Service bulletins warned of the possible
destruction of an American city, Bush
should have rode herd on the tangled
homeland-security bureaucracy and, once
27” WEB-100
the storm hit, federalized the response to
save New Orleans from the incompetence
and limited capabilities of its state and
local governments.
--Too much accommodation of a GOP
Congress. Bush got what he wanted out of
Congress at the price of looking the other
way from burgeoning earmarks and a
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creeping culture of corruption.
--Not reading enough history. Bush has
admirably applied himself to an extensive
reading program as president, but if he had
absorbed more history before taking office
-- particularly about military matters --
he'd have had a better grounding to make
important decisions.
--Refusing to settle the internal war within
his administration. The acrimony between
the State Department and CIA on the one
hand and the Defense Department and vice
president's office on the other was poison-
ous and debilitating. It hampered the pros-
ecution of the Iraq War and led to the
"Scooter" Libby mess.
--Underestimating the power of explana-
tion. By temperament and ability, Bush
was more a "decider" than a "persuader."
He's not naturally drawn to public argu-
ment, giving his administration its unfortu-
nate (and not entirely fair) "my way or the
highway" reputation at home and abroad.
--Ignoring health-care reform too long. By
the time Bush unveiled a serious and sensi-
ble health-care reform in 2007, it was
DOA, leaving Democrats with the initia-
tive on this crucial issue.
Oddly enough, many of Bush's mistakes
involve not being active enough or taking a
stronger hand. How that came to be so with
a president who believed so deeply in
strong leadership should long occupy
Bush, and fair-minded historians.
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
Editor-In-Chief Literary Editor
and Publisher Glenn Arnette, Holley Aufdemorte,
Mona Prufer
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Michaela Wood
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Proposed coal plant needs open
review of its needs, costs
By Frank Knapp, Jr
The S.C. Small Business Chamber of
Commerce and the S.C. Wildlife Federation
have called for an open review of a new
coal-fired plant being proposed by Santee
Cooper, the state’s public utility. We asked
the Santee Cooper Advisory Board, consist-
ing of five of our state Constitutional
Officers, to provide the same kind of objec-
tive and transparent vetting process private
utilities undergo through the S.C. Public
Service Commission.
While Santee Cooper could experience
some energy needs to fill a gap between
2013 and 2016 when a nuclear plant they
will share with SCE&G is to come on line,
the numerous financial and environmental
problems associated with the coal plant solu-
tion demand that we find an alternative path.
Construction cost projections by Santee
Cooper have been revised twice from an ini-
tial estimate of $1.99 billion to the latest
estimate of $2.5 billion. Final construction
costs could well exceed $4 billion if Santee
Cooper builds the two coal plants for which
they have requested permits.
Coal is becoming more expensive. On
Oct. 29, Santee Cooper announced its
intention to seek a rate increase next year
and already the rates of its electric cooper-
ative customers have begun to balloon. Pee
Dee Electric Cooperative has already
announced a whopping 23 percent increase
for January. Substantial increases in the
rates of other electric cooperatives are
expected to come in 2009.
At a recent hearing of the State Public
Utilities Review Committee, speakers repre-
senting the Electric Cooperatives of South
Carolina and the state’s private power com-
panies all acknowledged that Congress is
likely within several years to enact a system
of capping carbon emissions that will dra-
matically increase the cost of producing
electricity from coal. None of Santee
Cooper’s publicly distributed cost projec-
tions include these future costs.
The proposed coal plant will consume
much of the clean air cushion reserved for
future economic growth in Florence County.
County planners are already talking about
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Betta Fish
Twisting In The WinD
Didn't Have
to Die
how to avoid worsening air quality and the
threat of air quality “nonattainment.” That DEAR PAW'S CORNER:
would be a huge economic burden for the I'm writing regarding the column about the children who did-
region, since future and existing businesses n't take care of their pet fish. It seems to me that the consequence
would be forced to install more expensive of failing to take care of the Betta fish was that the fish died.
pollution control equipment or find a differ- Teaching the kids to be responsible is a wonderful thing; the par-
ent location to operate. ent was not being responsible.
The plant will emit 10 million tons of car- I didn't see the original letter, but apparently the fish wasn't
bon dioxide per year and thus contribute to being fed. The mother should've put it in her routine to accompa-
global warming. Our small business tourism ny the kids daily to their pet-care chores and verify they were
and outdoor recreation industries will be being accomplished. If the kids didn't want to do those chores,
threatened by higher sea levels and more she could've given the fish away. And if she was unable to fit
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severe storms that will destroy our beaches, overseeing the pet care into her schedule, she should have never
historic structures and waterways. Insurance gotten the fish in the first place.
costs will rise impacting businesses and res- I'm not accusing the mother of intentional animal cruelty, but
idents alike. definitely of being irresponsible. How can she teach responsibil-
The coal plant will emit 93 pounds of ity when she wasn't responsible herself? In the long run, if neg-
highly toxic mercury, 7,500 tons of sulfur lect is the cause of the fish's death, she, not the children, is
dioxide, 3,500 tons of nitrogen oxides, responsible.
almost 1,000 tons of soot into our air annu- On the positive side, she is correct to not allow the kids to
ally. Multiple landfills and ash ponds will be have another pet. Good for her on that count. - Beth
sited along the Pee Dee River and more tox-
ins will be added to an area infamous for its BETH: That's a sensible answer, Beth, and thanks. I got quite
mercury contamination. a few letters on this issue, many fairly hysterical. While I don't
For all the above reasons, we have asked condone the death of a pet due to neglect, I'm also quite sure the
the Santee Cooper Advisory Board to step in mother felt badly about what happened. If she didn't, she would-
and hold a public review on the proposed n't have asked me for advice on getting another pet.
coal plant. While DHEC has recently given That leaves one remaining question for my readers: How can
Santee Cooper a permit for the coal plant, her children prove to her that they are ready for another pet?
Smiling Borzoi
the agency has stated that it is only empow-
ered to determine if the coal plant will com-
ply with air pollution limits-not to deal with
Is Not Alone
any other concerns.
It would be preferable that Santee Cooper
fall under the jurisdiction of the State Public
Service Commission. However, for now DEAR PAW'S CORNER:
only the Advisory Board can shine the need- After reading your article about the "smiling" Borzoi, I want
ed light on the proposed coal plant. to tell you about my smiling Border Collie. "Jamie" will walk up
It is clear to most observers that such a to me with bared teeth, looking for a pat or a backrub. A smile and
review process will show there are options a head shake tells me she wants to go outside. There also is the
to meet the region’s power needs that are "hangdog" look with bared teeth when she knows she has been
economically superior and environmentally naughty. No growls, just smiles.
safer. Those would include energy efficiency Sometimes when I call her to come inside she looks at me,
measures, renewable energy sources, natural smiles and trots in the other direction! I wish I could read her
gas and excess capacity from our state’s pri-
mind. Jamie is such a quick study. Smartest dog we have ever
vate utilities. adopted. - Carol F., Conesus, N.Y.
We can and must do better for our small
businesses and people than a financial black DEAR CAROL: Thank you for sharing that! Jamie sounds
hole, 30-year pollution machine for a 3-year like a real character, all right.
manageable problem. A dog's "smile" often indicates submissiveness, and certain
Frank Knapp Jr. is the president and CEO of breeds like the Borzoi actually bare their teeth when they smile.
the S.C. Small Business Chamber of This is fairly uncommon in most other dogs -- if you're not famil-
Commerce (http://www.scsbc.org). iar with a dog that is baring its teeth, back away.
Still, Border Collies are indeed very smart dogs and quick
studies. They also just have that bright, alert, happy attitude that
There are no is the mark of a healthy Collie. I have a feeling that Jamie figured
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Moving! Are You Prepared?
Chamber Board
votes Mike Robertson as
Chairman-elect
Q:
North Myrtle Beach, SC- Mr.
I am really pressed for time to clean my house for the next Mike Robertson has been named
chairman-elect of the North Myrtle
tenant/owner. What can the moving company do to hep me with this?
A: This all depends on the Moving Company's Policy/Procedures.
Beach Chamber of Commerce
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors. The election
took place on Thursday, January 8th,
during the board’s monthly meeting.
One option would be for the movers to empty one room at a time while
Robertson will succeed Ed Horton
on July 1, 2009 the beginning of the
loading. This may not be entirely feasible to the movers, but if they place 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Robertson has served on many
the furniture outside by the truck (or garage) and load the items as need- levels at the chamber. He currently
serves on the Executive Board
ed then this would give you the opportunity to clean that particular room Committee and as the Membership
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while they proceeded to the next. This is all in accordance as to what the
Council Chairman. Robertson also
is a member of the City of Myrtle
weather is doing at the time. Inclimate weather will not allow this type Beach Fire/Rescue Educational
Corporate Team and currently
of procedure. Careful on windy days too. Another option would be to serves on the Franchise Advisor
board for Damon’s International.
hire additional moving staff to complete the loading procedure faster. Robertson has lived in the North
This procedure will add a little time or expense to your move by han-
Myrtle Beach area for over 20 years.
Now the Vice President of
dling some of the furniture twice but you will accomplish a dual goal. Operations for the local Damon’s
Restaurant Group, Robertson began
his career at the Barefoot Landing
location. Currently, Robertson is a
member of the investment group
which owns & operates four
Damon’s Restaurants.
“When I was first nominated as
Chairman-elect I was speechless. I
1,000’s of Satisfied Customers
am honored and feel very privileged
to serve where so many of North
Myrtle Beach’s prominent leaders
• Licensed & Insured
have served,” stated Robertson.
“The big thing I am looking for-
• Workers Comp Coverage
ward to is working with all the staff
members. Marc Jordan is a terrific
• Local Or Long Distance
leader and all of the staff members
• Labor For Loading & Unloading Available
are dedicated and take their jobs
very seriously. I am in awe of how
• Residential & Commercial Specialists
Marc has each staff member in tune
with their position; each staff mem-
• Senior Citizens Welcome
• A Division of Family Inc, Since 1979
Hearts For Hunger
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February 12
Flat Rate
& Hourly By Barbara Streeter
Available
Hearts for Hunger is a
favorite local fundraising event
held each year around
Same Day Valentines Day at the Bodega at
301 Main Street in downtown
Service Conway. This year Bodega is
Available
collaborating with Conway
Rotary to bring you a memo-
In Most Cases! rable evening featuring
Bodega’s famous chocolate
fountain, luscious deserts,
803 Main Street delectable appetizers from area
restaurants, wonderful wines
Myrtle Beach, SC
and live music.
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ber understands the significance of
our mission and the importance of
each Chamber Member. In addition,
being on the Board of Directors for
the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of
Commerce has been nothing but a
great experience. From my first
chamber planning summit in 2007
to the Board of Director’s vote of
confidence today, I feel honored to
be involved,” continued Robertson.
The North Myrtle Beach
Chamber of Commerce has been
Mike Robertson
serving the local community for the
past nine years. The mission of the
North Myrtle Beach Chamber of
Commerce is to be recognized as the
premier business organization serv-
ing the North Myrtle Beach area and
its business members by providing
quality products, programs, and
services while influencing issues
that enhance the economic prosperi-
ty of our community.
For information on chamber
membership call
(843) 281-2662 or visit
www.NorthMyrtleBeachChamber.com
You can purchase your tick-
ets at Bodega, Conway
Chamber of Commerce or from
any Conway Rotary member.
All proceeds from “Hearts for
Hunger” will benefit CAP, a
non-profit organization that
provides over 22,000 meals
each month to those in need in
Horry County. With the state of
the economy, CAP needs your
help more then ever. Tickets are
$35 per person and $65 per
couple. Call Debbie Stephens
at 843-248-9271 for more
information.
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Loggerhead Sea
COMMENTARY: Ten Bush Mistakes by Rich Lowry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The 2008 season for monitoring arrival of four cold-stunned sea tur-
Turtle Nesting 7th
The Coach’s Perspective by Thomas H. Swank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 & 5 sea turtles also included one tles from North Carolina brings the
Horry County’s Garbage War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Kemp's ridley, five leatherbacks patient count to an all time high of
Highest Year On
New VisitNC.com Offers Travel Guide Sweepstakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 and one green sea turtle nest. The 12. With 12 sea turtles representing
FBI in Middle of Southern Holdings Cover Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Record
Kemp's ridley nest was the second three different species, this is a
Alternatives Feature:
nest on record in South Carolina great time to visit the Aquarium
Shaggin’ the Nights Away by Dariel Bendin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 and was located about 2 miles from and take a hospital tour. You can
Loggerhead sea turtle nesting in the first ridley nest laid in 1992. get tour information, patient
Clemson Chemistry Professor Receives Regional Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 South Carolina closed as the sev- The temporal pattern of the updates and much more at
Sernea VS Zvonareva At Charleston’s Family Circle Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 enth highest year on record since leatherback nests indicates that this www.scaquarium.org/STR.
“To Your Good Health” - By Dr. Paul G. Donohue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 1980. The 2008 state estimate is
Now Here’s A Tip - By JoAnn Derson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
was one female that nested at least DNR protects and manages
4,500 nests.
Local First Book Gives to Three Children’s Literacy Programs By Mona Prufer . . . . . . . .15 five times along South Carolina's South Carolina's natural resources
However, while the 2008 nest-
coast. by making wise and balanced deci-
NMB Chamber Present 9th Annual Awards Dinner by Jennifer Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ing season was productive, it did
Visionary Artist Kim Clayton Featured At Calabash Gallery by Dariel Bendin . . . . . . . . . . .16 Strandings in 2008 (118) were sions for the benefit of the state's
not reverse the long-term declining
EARTH TALK: “Letters”- From E/Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 trend.
greater than 2007 (92), but not dif- natural resources and its people.
Strange But True / Celebrity Extra / Salome’s Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 ferent from the 10-year mean of Find out more about DNR at
The South Carolina Marine
Literary Page:Chapin Library Book Sale by Mona Prufer/Best Seller Lists . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Turtle Conservation Program
133. Of these 118, 18 turtles strand- www.dnr.sc.gov.
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CCU I-73/I-74 Impact Study Applauded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 ed alive (two were released, five
began in 1977 with beach manage-
Hilton Head Gullah Celebration Set for February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 are undergoing care at the South
Southern Portraits Features Vittorio Santini by Ken Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
ment research. The program further
Carolina Aquarium, and 11 died
COMMENTARY: What Happened to Your Library by Chauncey Buchan . . .22
developed in the early 1980s with
formation of the nest protection shortly after stranding).
Night Life & Entertainment: and stranding volunteer networks In 2008, eight sea turtles were
admitted to the South Carolina
along the coast of South Carolina.
19th Southern Comfort Lowcountry Blues Bash by Gary Erwin / Couch Theatre/
Beach Newz: Lowcountry Blues Bash By Dariel Bendin/ Dark Star Orchestra Brings
Today, the program encompasses Aquarium's Turtle Hospital. The
species include two Kemp's rid-
Back the Dead at HOB Feb. 8 by Brian Howle/ Abbey Road Live! by Mona Prufer// research, management, monitoring
Top 10: Music-Videos-DVDs-Movies /Concert Calendar / Tami’s Tune News- by Tami and education within the local, leys, four loggerheads and two
Ashley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 27 regional and international commu- greens, and the injuries include par-
Coast Feature: nities. Find out more at: tial drowning, boat strikes and Loggerhead turtle building
www.dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle/index.htm. cold-stunning. The Nov. 24, 2008, nest on Fripp Island.
Myrtle Beach marathon! Feb. 12-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Along the Geek Strand by Christopher A. Huff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Snow, Ice and War: Conway’s 1918 New Year by Betty Molnar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Conway National Hyman, who was born in Hillsville, Virginia, Martin is a
Bank Honors
Contemporary Glass Show at Sunset River Marketplace by Dariel Bendin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Conway, is a graduate of Conway graduate of Carroll County High
Conway Chamber hosts Business Expo on Feb. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 High School and the University of School and Wytheville Community
Pine Lake Country Club Celebrates Grand Opening with Golf Sweepstakes . . . . . .33 Employees South Carolina-Coastal. She is a College. She is a senior customer
Sports Clips Found to Speak at CCU by Mona Prufer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 banking officer and supervisor of service representative at the Myrtle
LEARNING ALONG THE WACCAMAW - by Linda Ketron . . . . .35 By Tom O’Dare the savings department at the oper- Beach office and lives in Myrtle
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ........................................................36 ations and administration center in Beach.
The Conway National Bank has
Twisting In The Wind / Paw’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Conway. The Conway National Bank was
recognized three of its employees
Chamber Board Elects Mike Robertson Chair Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Karen Martin has been with founded in 1903 and has 14 offices
for their service records:
SUPER CROSSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 CNB for ten years. A native of in Horry and Georgetown counties.
Marsha Jordan and Jennie
ABOUT THE COVER
Hyman are both being recognized
for 30 years of continued service to
the bank, CNB officials have
announced.
A native of Horry County,
Jordan is a graduate of Aynor High
School. She is a banking officer
and supervisor of loan operations at
the operations and administration
center in Conway. Marsha Jordan Karen Martin Jennie Hyman
North Myrtle Hires New Asst. City Manager Clinton, S.C., and the city admin-
istrator of Conway and
By Nicole Aiello North Myrtle Beach City Georgetown. He is a member of
Manager John Smithson. “I am the International City Manager’s
Steven E. Thomas has been looking forward to his experi- Association and lives with his
wife Janet and his children in
appointed Assistant City Manager ence and his assistance as the
for the City of North Myrtle City continues to progress and Conway, S.C.
Beach. Mr. Thomas began work- develop.”
ing with the City on Jan. 13. Thomas graduated from North
As the assistant city manager, Myrtle Beach High School in
Mr. Thomas will supervise the 1975 and then received a Bachelor
Human Resources and Support of Arts in History from the
Services Divisions as well as work University of North Carolina in
closely with the city manager, city
council and staff. He also will
Chapel Hill. He also received a
Master of Public Administration
oversee the City’s risk manager from the College of
and grants administrator. Charleston/USC program in 1996.
“I have always been Thomas has worked as the rev-
It’s almost time for the Myrtle Beach Marathon.
impressed with Steve’s knowl- enue director for the City of North
Mark your calendar for Feb. 12 - 14 and get your spot early!
edge and his desire to work in Myrtle Beach, town administrator
See story page 28.
public administration,” said in Irmo, S.C., finance director of Steven E. Thomas
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is more rewarding than any work I most closely resemble?
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open sewer and die."?
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Alice and Jeff, who have been 6. LANGUAGE: What is something that is described as a "cakewalk"?
patients of the clinic for the past 7. GEOGRAPHY: Which of Canada's provinces has the slogan,
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conditions, if left untreated, would
comprise their health and make it
difficult for them to lead the
healthy, busy, productive lives
they are currently living.Because
of their willingness, positive atti-
tude and compliance, the clinic is
able to provide the best quality
care to extremely deserving indi-
viduals. My name is Dr. Clark
Kent and I live united by helping
others receive the best medical
attention they deserve through the
work of this United Way

SOLUTION ON PAGE 34
Community Partner.(Names, ages
and scenario have been changed
for privacy reasons)
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40% of the total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the elevated blood mercury levels - raised mainly from eating
U.S. CO2 (the most abundant greenhouse gas) forms a contaminated fish. The burning of coal is responsible for
blanket surrounding the earth and traps heat causing 42% of all mercury emissions in the U.S.
global warming. Burning
coal accounts for the
5. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
largest amount, more
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than 80 percent, of CO2
are the major emitters of
released into the air during
noxious gas that irritates
electricity production.
the eyes, nose and throat
and can cause permanent
2. Volatile Organic and irreversible damage
Compounds (VOC) – to the lungs. In addition,
contribute greatly to the SO2 is a major contributor
formation of ozone - a to acid rain that destroys
pollutant that contributes to forests and crops.
asthma attacks, and nearly
1.8 million emergency
6. Nitrogen Oxides
room visits were attributed
(NOX) – NOX worsens air
to asthma in 2005.
pollution by contributing
Elevated ozone aggravates
to the formation of ground
other chronic lung diseases
level ozone and particulate
and pre-existing heart
matter. NOX decreases
problems (like angina).
oxygen absorption and
weakens the strength of the
3. Particulate Matter lungs, especially in children
(PM) – Tiny particles and the elderly.
(soot) are released from
coal burning and can
7. Environmental
lodge deep into the
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entire life cycle of coal,

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burning and after burn
heart attacks, respiratory
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disease, and cancer. As
wide range of destruction,
many as 24,000 adults
including landscape and
die prematurely because
stream devastation, the
of PM pollution. It also is
release of toxic dust, ash
linked with premature birth
and after burn byproducts
and low birth weight in
that pollutes soil and
newborns.
drinking water.

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