COaSE Ii! Yo. XIV No. 10 - APRIL 22 —MAY 6, 2010 The Vacationer’s NewsMagazine MAYFEST Features Buddy Guy Read us online @ Coast.sc Story Pages 30 & 31Support United Way of Horry County’s May Day for Seniors! United Way of Horry County is asking the community to LIVE UNITED by helping with a program called, Make Someone's May Day! Living United means opening your heart, investing in your community, and creating opportunities for a betier tomorrow. You can LIVE UNITED through this program! Over 1,000 bags were delivered to elderly shut-ins during last year's May Day program. The volunteers got plenty of smiles from the seniors when the baskets were delivered. We are excited to be in our ninth year of this program. United Way, Myrtle Beach Mall and Easy Radio have gone GREEN with recyclable shopping bags to be filled this year with a goal of 1000 bags. The purpose of the “May Day” program is to provide goodies and personal items to homebound seniors identified by United Way Community Partners, Horry County Council on Aging and Mobile Meals. Horry County Council on Aging and Mobile Meals of the Grand Strand provides a meal program for homebound seniors throughout our county. These clients receive a nutritious hot meal delivered to their door five to seven days a week by an agency volunteer. United Way of Horry County, Myrtle Beach Mall and Easy Radio will provide the number of bags your company, organization or school would like to fill. You may also pick up bags at Uptown - Home of Carolina Improy, Bass Pro Shop and JCPenney, all located in the Myrtle Beach Mall. Simply fill the bags with some suggested items then deliver your bags to “May Day Central” at the Myrtle Beach Mall Office no later than Wednesday, April 28th (Mall office Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm). We ask that all items be new, unused and not opened. You are more than welcome to fill your own basket or bag. For more information on how your company, school or organization can become involved, please contact the United Way office by calling 347- 5195 or email uwofhe@ secoast.net To download the May Day form, visit United Way’s website at www.unitedwayhese.org, Suggested Items: * Soap * Deodorant * Body Wash * Shampoo * Toothpaste * Toothbrush * Kleenex/Tissue * Shaving Supplies * Lotions * Powders * Comb/Brush * Books/Puzzles * Eyeglass Case * Lens Cleaner * Band-Aids/First Aid Kit * Night Light * Stationery/Pens * Stamps * Magnifying Glass * Sugar-free Candy * Snacks Pick up your BAG at these locations: * United Way of Horry County * Easy Radio * Myrtle Beach Mall Additional locations at the Myrtle Beach Mall include: * Bass Pro Shop * JCPenney * Uptown - Home of Carolina ImprovCOAST.SC APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 3 COMMENTARY: “GoodTines for Goverment by Reh Lowry Weaver campaign donation “problematic” by Paul Gable BABT announces new lease signings by Amanda Thomasson Thank you, veterans by Paull Gable Vendors, exhibitor applications being accepted for May by Ney Gray Encore Video celebrates 30 years by Nancy Greene. ALTERNATIVES FEATURE: FAME comes to Myrtle Beach by TBone Terry . (Campground wins Earth Day award by Monique Newton... LEARNING ALONG THE WACCAMAW by Linda Ketron “To Your Good Health” by Dr. Paul G. Donohue ..... Local plastic surgeon group holds seminars by Sarah George . Glen's 10; “Kentucky A Moment in History’ by Glenn Ame I EARTH TALK: Letters and Answers Strange But True / Celebrity Extra / Salome's Stars . Literary Page: by Mona Prufer/Best Seller Lists . ‘Aremuseurisovm collections star in upcoming exit by Casey Church Conway Farmers Market season runs through October by Blake Lanford COMMENTARY: “How to be sure that census taker is the real deal” . NIGHT LIFE & ENTERTAINMENT: Roadrunner/Loud & Proud/Steve Miler Band partnership announced by Brian M Howe / Beach Newz: Pee Dee Blues Bash by Dariel Bendin | McCinton bigs Blues to House of Blues on Apa 24 by Bran M Howe! Conc Cenc B-% GEEK STRAND: “D&D and Porn Stars” by Christopher A. Huff ..27 Porsche Show at Barefoot Landing by Kim Kelley ..... 28 United Way sponsors seniors’ May Day by Julie Kopnicky ........29 COAST FEATURE: Myrtle Beach celebrates May by Dariel Bendin - 3031 CALENDAR OF EVENTS . “ a Sunmer art workshops for chien t Fann Square by Pauls Thome Free concert at Sea Trail Convention Center by Karen Joseph... +. DDS and Elderly Care Fality conspire to hide Doris Hol: by Paul Gable . ‘Twisting In The Wind / Paw’s Corner... foo CCU staf excellence awards announced by Mona Prufer SUPER CROSSWORD GGAaSE Mil UHI HAL 2M 62 ‘Tecate MAYFEST Features Buddy Guy Seed By Lorna Ausband Homy-Georgetown Technical College is pleased to present visual art for your enjoyment and reflection in the Richardson Gallery on the Conway Campus, Building 1100, In the exhibition, the college proudly presents the Digital Arts Senior Show Case. The show will be available for viewing every Monday and Wednesday between the hours of noon and 4 p.m. through May 5. The Digital Arts Exhibit repre- sents the best two portfolio pieces compiled from this year's gradu- ates. A complete student portfolio presentation will be on display Thursday, April 22, from 6-8 p.m in the adjacent Cafe 1100. Inquiries about the art, artists, art exhibitions, or scheduling the gallery, may be directed to Peggy Smith at 349-5269 or Alan Bunal, Associate Professor HGTC Digital Arts, at 843-349-5232. Cameron Art Museum Receives Grant By Heather Wilson The Cameron Art Museum has received a grant from an anony- mous donor through the North Carolina Community Foundation. The grant for $31,190 will make a significant impact on the museum in a time of financial uncertainty. These funds will be used to provide valuable support for exhibitions, public programs, and educational programs for adults, children and families. Museum Direetor Deborah Velders says, "We are deeply grate- ful for this generous support of our museum and its efforts to provide qualitative excellence in the arts. Our entire community benefits from such philanthropic leadership, generosity; and vision of our city's continuing cultural vitality." ‘The Cameron Art Museum pres- ents six to eight changing exhibi- ongoing family and children's programs; a unique pro- gram of tours for Alzheimer’s patients and their caretakers; inter- disciplinary programs (lectures, music, films, literature, dance); and ongoing workshops and classes in ceramics at the Clay Studio with resident master artist Hiroshi Sueyoshi. For more information about the museum, visit_ www.cameronart- museum,com or find the museum on Facebook. By Naney Gray Jack DeBruhl’s BBQ, a member of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber ‘of Commerce, has opened a half block west of Garden City Pier on Atlantic Avenue. Named for the building’s original owner, the 80- seat restaurant features ribs, chicken, pulled pork and beef brisket cooked ‘on the restaurant’s smoke pit. Meats are hickory smoked until they reach their pinnacle of tender- ness and taste: 15 hours for briskets and pork shoulders, four and a half hours for ribs and four hours for chicken. The 2-pound turkey legs are first brined for 24 hours and then smoked for five hours. Meats are dry rubbed before smoking, and the ribs and chicken are mopped with a special sauce every hour during smoking. Customers ean choose from five sauces to compliment the barbecue: Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana Pepper, Memphis and Carolina Gold. The 13 side items are created from family recipes that have been handed down from past generations of barbecue lovers, Beer and wine are also available, “We believe our barbecue to be as good and authentic as any barbe- cue you will taste in Memphis. Kansas City or Dallas,” said owner Jim Collins. “We take great pride in serving our rubs, mops and sauces, made fresh at the restaurant.” Breakfast, served 7-11:30 a.m, daily, includes farm fresh eggs, pre- mium bacon and sausage, omelets, pancakes, waffles and oversized home-baked biscuits. The First Wave breakfast special, 7-10 a.m., is $5.99 for all you can eat. Jack DeBruhl’s Hickory Smoked BBQ is located at 107 Atlantic Ave. in Garden City, S.C. Open daily, restaurant hours are 7 am. p.m. or later. For more infor- mation, call 843-357-4234 or visit the website: JackDeBruhIsBBQ.com. By Kelly Mathews The twenty-second annual Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce golf tournament will be held on August 28 at Thistle Golf Club. Registration is at 8 am, and Shotgun Start at 9 a.m, A four-person team costs $400 and includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, awards, door prizes, goody bags, and beverages dur- ing the game. The tournament will be Captain’s Choice with three flights, one ladies flight with a minimum of three teams. Brunswick Chamber To Hold Golf Tourney Players will enjoy competing for awards for the number one team, longest drive, closest to the pin, and the hole-in-one shot, Call to register. Sponsors for the event are 103.7 The Bone, R.A. Jeffrey's Distribution Company of Wilmington, ATMC, and Thistle Golf Club. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor call 910- 754-6644 ext. 104. For additional information visit www.brunswickcounty- chamber.org.APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com For Government, the Good Times Roll By Rich Lowry For most Americans, the Great Recession has been an occasion to hold on for dear life For public employees, it's been an occasion to let the good times roll The percentage of federal civil servants making more than $100,000 a year jumped from 14 percent to 19 percent during the first year and a half of the recession, according to USA Today. At the beginning of the down- turn, the Transportation Department had one person making $170,000 or more a year: now it has 1,690 making more than that, The New York Times reports that state and local governments have added a net 110,000 jobs since the beginning of the recession, while the private sector has lost 6.9 million, The gap between total compen- sation of public and private workers has only widened during the downturn, according to USA Today. In 2008, benefits for public employees grew at a rate three times that of private employees. Public employees have developed an inverse relationship to the rest of the econo- my - as it shrinks, shedding jobs and cutting salaries, they draw on a never-ending tax- payer bounty. It used to be said that the Great Depression wasn't so bad, if you had a job. The Great Recession has practically been a boom, if you have a government job Public employees can thank the union label. In 2009, for the first time ever, a majority of union members worked in the public sector. Unionism has been a long, sec- ular decline in the private sector (down to 7.2 percent of all workers), but increasing in government (up to 37.4 percent of all work- ers). These public-sector unions are flush with cash, politically connected and unabashedly self-interested. They are an active and grow- ing conspiracy against the public fisc. The states where they are most powerful - California and New York - lumber toward insolvency. The federal government follows not far behind, on the kind of diet geese enjoy prior to becoming foie gras. In the Golden State, the California Teachers Association has all but become a branch of state government. Its exertions have given the state some of the worst schools in the country - and the highest- paid teachers. California's prison guards have a powerful union - and also the high- est salaries in the nation. It's not a coinci- dence that California was reduced to issu- ing 10Us to cover its obligations for a time last year. Government by and for the publi employees unions is bankrupting, both fis- cally and ethically. In his post-Massachusetts explanations of why health-care reform stalled, President Barack Obama vaguely acknowledged a few lapses in transparency, But he never mentioned the grossness inher- [COULDNT WE SAD | IT BETTER WSELE. ent in inviting union bosses to the White House so they can exempt their members from a tax. That would cut too close to the bone, since it's hard to tell where the unions end and the Democratic Party begins. “You must first enable the government to control the governed," James Madison wrote, "and in the next place oblige it to con- trol itself." That's impossible if government employees use public funds to muster them- selves into a political machine devoted to their own interests and expansion, Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review EADER COMMENTS More Leadership Tools RE: Youth Leadership Academy Announces Speakers, March 11 - 25, 2010 issue This is great to see adults taking an active interest in building ethical leaders at such a young age. Too often these skills get pushed off to colleges and universities; by that time it’s too late, IF you're interested in learning more about how to apply ethical leadership tools, there’s a great blog talking about these issues at www.ethicalleader.net/blog. Joe via website Mercy! As the executive director of Mercy C: 1 want to express my profound gratitude for the volunteers who selflessly help us serve the community every day. Motivated by energy, kindness and generosity, our volun- PNW eNO AAPA 721 Seaboard Street - Pella Plaza Suite 1 vyrtle Beach, S.C. 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Additionally, our dedicated volunteers made 1,293 bereavement calls to patient families, as well as lending an ear and offering a help- ing hand. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, ranging from students to retirees and everything in between, And their numbers Sports Editor Paul Gable Dining Editor Terry Jones Office Manager Jean Hampton Director Marketing & Editorial Jack Gregory Beth Piequet Sandy Jeffcoat Linda Ketron, Holley Aufdemorte, Dariel Bendin, Brown Bradley, Christopher A. Huff, Brian M. Howle, Marilyn Newsome, Mona Prufer, North Myrtle Beach, Little River are growing exponentially to better serve the record number of community members Mercy served in the last 13 months, As our community needs grow, so does our need for volunteers. Merey Care has regular volunteer train- ings to prepare them for specific assign- ments. Some volunteers prefer to work with patients, some are comfortable at the office and others have a passion for honoring veter- ans. Whatever the task, they are dedicated and are much appreciated. Our holistic approach of comforting the body, soothing the spirit and healing the heart is achieved by community volunteers and qualified staff members working as a team, We couldn’t meet our mission without them You could say that our volunteers hold the view that was penned by Anne Frank: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a sin- Published by Our Writers: Creative Ashley Bradley Chamber Members Of: Myrtle Beach Member Conway & Georgetown Brunswick County, N.C. Communication ‘Concepts Corporation WILLIAM E. 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Conon Hexever ume be cpa fips ete passe et acs th opens el CEO. Alans Nevsrizara, There, Wl Ht Oe ed regurahis oll foreprion expo Dy ier {toys AferannseNswerip maaer he igh een Se es ea, rest ry materl sit I op {tue ue of tie shat Sime writs wil ie pe ts of tal ueMyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 5 Weaver Campaign Donation Problematic and CouldViolate State Law By Paul Gable A campaign donation from Horry County Interim Administrator John Weaver to Horry County Council Chairman candidate Howard Barnard may violate Section 8-13-1342 of the S. C. Code of Laws. According to Barnard’s cam- paign disclosure form, on file with the Ethics Commission, Weaver contributed $500 to the Barnard campaign for chairman on March 9, 2010. At the time of the donation, Weaver was serving as the Interim Administrator for Horry County under an employment contract approved in May 2009 and extend- ed in December 2009 by a vote of Horry County Council. The con- tract for the interim position was offered to Weaver without a com- petitive bidding process and no public advertisement for candi- dates, according to Horry County records. The donation violates the provi- sions of S.C. law Section 8-13- 1342 - Restrictions on contribu- tions by contractor to candidate who participated in awarding of contract, The code section reads: “No person who has been awarded a contract with the State, a county, a municipality, or a political subdi- vision thereof, other than con- tracts awarded through competi- tive bidding practices, may make a i Fa John Weaver contribution after the awarding of the contract or invest in a finan- venture in which a public offi- cial has an interest if that official was in a position to act on the con- tract's award. No public official or public employee may solicit cam- paign contributions or invest ments in exchange for the prior award of a contract or the promise of a contract with the State, a county, a municipality, or a politi- cal subdivision thereof. Barnard voted for both the orig- inal interim contract in May 2009 and the extension of that contraet in December 2009. Weaver con- tributed to the Barnard campaign in March 2010 after the contract was awarded to him. Barnard may also be in viola- tion of the above law by accepting the campaign donation from Weaver. Alternatives contacted Cathy Howard Barnard Hazelwood, attorney for the S.C. Ethics Commission to question the legality of the campaign donation. Hazelwood called the campaign donation “problematic” after hear- ing Weaver was awarded a contract for the interim administrator posi- tion by vote of council prior to making the donation. “Section 8-13-1342 says every thing you need to know about the problem,” said Hazelwood. In addition to the campaign donation itself, the timing of the donation also waves a red flag. Weaver was one of three finalists for the job of permanent adminis- trator. He failed to secure the job when he tied 6-6 with another finalist candidate, Barnard was among those voting for Weaver. After the December vote, Barnard requested the search pro- cedure for a permanent administra- tor continue with the finalists from the December 2009 vote not eligi- ble in the new search. However, the Weaver faction of council, of which Bamard remained a: mem- ber, insisted that Weaver he includ- ed in the candidate pool as the new search commenced Weaver again became a finalist in the newvote and again was locked in a 6-6 tie with another candidate during a regular council meeting earlier this month. A motion and second then passed to establish an ad hoc committee to negotiate a contract with Weaver, Terms of the contract were agreed to last week, but no contract has been signed to this date, according to county records. Barnard, the council member for District 5, announced his candi- dacy for the chairman seat in January 2010. He received the campaign donation from Weaver, one week before official filing for candidates opened on March 16, 2010. Bob Grabowski, council mem- ber for District 6, announced his candidacy in February 2009. Grabowski opposed Weaver during the 6-6 votes and did not receive a campaign donation from Weaver. Grabowski withdrew from the race for personal reasons before the close of candidate filing, March 30, 2010, without ever officially filing candidate forms. Weaver served as Horry County Attorney for neatly a decade before being appointed as interim admin- istrator, During that time he has advocated allowing private gates to block access to public roads in the Myrtle Trace sub-division of the county and advocated the estab- lishment of a government monap- oly on solid waste disposal in the county. The solid waste issue remains in litigation at this time. Last month, Weaver issued a letter allowing a concrete batch plant in the Waterside Drive area to operate in violation of hours of operation established by the county noise ordinance, even though a Waterside Drive resident had previ- ously obtained a court injunction prohibiting the concrete plant from operating at times other than those allowed by the county ordinance. ‘The campaign donation appears to be just another ereative interpre~ tation of or disregard for the provi- sions of county and state laws by Weaver. Not only has he not been admonished by council for any of these actions, an argument can be made that Weaver is being reward- ed by council, despite those actions. The contract for the permanent administrator job, now under nego- tiation, includes a pay raise of $27,000 over what former admini: trator Danny Knight was earning when he retired after 33 years of service with the county, over 10 of those as administrator. The question must be asked — When or at what point will the 12 members of Horry County Council insist that not only they, but also the people who work for them, act in compliance with the law? Carolina Patriots Meet and Greet the Candidates By Jean Hampton More than 120 people gathered at the Shriners Club, N. Kings Highway on April 13 for an evening of informative Town Hall type interaction with candidates running for office in South Carolina District 1. The can- didates were asked to respond to questions and inform the audience of their stance on issues of concern to the voters of this area. Among the __ topics addressed were jobs creation, the economy, taxes, cap and trade, education, term limits and illegal immigration poli- cies. The candidates attend- ing were: Nikki Haley, run- ning for Governor; Ken Glasson, Larry Kobrovsky, Mark Lutz, Clark Parker, Paul Thurmond, District 1 Congressional District; Kelly Payne, Superintendent of Education; — Howard Barnard, Tom Rice, Chair Horry County Council; Karen Melirath, Joe DeFeo, Horry County Board of Nikki Haley, the only candidate for governor at the meeting, addressed the group. Education; Rep. Thad Viers, seeking re-election. American citizens from all walks of life and every polit- ical persuasion are concerned about the future of the coun- try and how policies will affect their lives. The public was invited to attend and educate themselves on the issues so they may make informed decisions on how they can vote and participate in the freedoms we have as a republic The forum was moderated by Janet Spencer of North Myrtle Beach and sponsored by Carolina Patriots, a local grassroots conservative organization. For further information, go to www.car- olinapatriots.org, In most of the major polls taken this month, at least 57% of Americans feel the country is heading in the wrong direction. Because we live in a free republic, the cit- izens have the options to express themselves, get involved in the political process and exercise their right to vote. Blind accept- ance of policies created by those who are out of touch with the majority of Americans is no longer sati factory. The voice of the peo- ple must be heard and those who do not wish to listen will not be able to keep their jobs. The Constitution is the framework and foundation for this nation and must be protected. The real strength of this country is the people, not the government. Janet Spencer, moderator, opened the Meet and Greet Forum.APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com By Amanda Thomasson signed new leases and moved into larger locations, The new additions to the state's largest tourist attraction include Ron Jon Surf Shop, Wet Willie's, Sanibel Sunglass Company, Sports Fanatics, Sharkey's Bar & Grill, Pizza Hut Express, Vintage House, State Fair, Euphoria, Mason's at the Beach, XCell Wireless Technology and Accessories, Baja Bistro, Tervis Tumbler and Zhedo Fashions. All of these stores, which will be located throughout the —_700,000-square-foot Broadway at the Beach, will open between March and July, Two merchants, Toys N Company and Tsunami Surf Shop, have excitement to what is entertainment district, “The new stores will add even more thriving dining and said Patrick Walsh, senior vice president of asset management at Burroughs & Chapin Company, Ine. parent company of Broadway at the Beach. “We expect these new offerings to attract an even more diverse group of visitors to Broadway at the Beach, We're always look- ing for ways to enhance the experience for our visitors by adding a unique mix of ationally-recognized businesses and loc speciality shops. In March, Broadway at the Beach announced the addition of a zip line ride that will span 500 feet back and forth across the 23-acre Lake Broadway. In addition, a three- story ropes course that will feature 20 differ- ent obstacles and activities, including a tire traverse, suspension bridges and swinging beams, will be added this summer. For more information about Broadway at the Beach, visit www.Broadway- AtTheBeach.com. For more information about Burroughs & Chapin Commercial Leasing and Management, visit www.MyrtleBeachCommercialLeasing.com. By Mona L. Prufer Coastal Carolina University Theatre will present "The Will Rogers Follies, A Life in Revue,” a musical based on the life and career of the famed humorist. Performances will run through Saturday, April 24 in Wheelwright Auditorium. All performances will be held at 7:30 p.m, “The Will Rogers Follies, A Life in Revue” recreates the glam- our of the Ziegfeld Follies, which Rogers often headlined, as a vehi- cle to revisit Rogers’ life as a cow- boy philosopher and star of stage, screen and radio. The show fea- Don't Connect... Fly Direct! 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The show captures the essence of Rogers’ homespun wit, which championed the decency of the common man, The CCU production features musical theatre majors Ryan Shaefer as Will Rogers, Chad Bagwell as Clem Rogers, Meghan McCormick as Betty Rogers, Nicole Borysowiez, as Zicgfeld’s Favorite, and Fred Searles as avia- tor Wiley Post. Barbara Hartwig, lecturer and artist-in-residence at CCU, is direc- tor and choreographer of the show. Hartwig was a follies girl in a national Equity tour of “The Will Rogers Follies” in the mid 1990s. Aaron Mcallister, assistant profes- sor of theatre, is music director. General admission is $15; alumni, senior citizens (65+) and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members, $10; CCU and HGTC faculty and staff, $10 (two per Rogers is in the CCU theatre pro- in Revue,” opening ‘ht Auditorium. valid ID); CCU and HGTC stu- dents, $5 (one per valid ID); teens (11 to 17) and children, accompa- nied by an adult (ten and under), $5 For tickets or more information, contact the Wheelwright Box Office Monday through Friday fiom 9 am, to 4:30 p.m, at 843- 349-2 Ryan Shaeffer is Will Rogers, and Meghan McCormick is his wife Betty in Coastal Carolina University’s musical production of “The Will Rogers Follies,” which runs through April 24 in Wheelwright Auditorium,MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Merchant Marine Chapter Established in Horry County By Paul Gable The first meeting of the John T. Schmidt Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans Association was held last week in Myrtle Beach. Called the “Palmetto Mariner's” the chapter is open to all veterans of U.S. Merchant Marine service. It is named after Garden City resident John Schmidt, a World War II vet- eran of Merchant Marine service. Schmidt was the driving force Members of the Palmetto Mariner's Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans organization during last week's organizational meeting. behind the organization’s local chapter, which is the first in South Carolina, “Men who served in the Merchant Marine during World War II are the forgotten veterans of that war,” said Schmidt. “We formed this chapter so they could be recognized for the important service they performed,” During World War I it took 7- 15 tons of supplies to support one soldier for a year, depending on the theater in which the soldier was located, These supplies were pro- vided to the military forces by Merchant Marine convoys across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans ‘The Merchant Marine service included 215,000 men during World War II, most of which were either too young for military serv- ice or were not eligible for the mil- itary draft due to a 4-F classifica- tion, Schmidt is typical of Merchant Marine sailors, having joined the service at age 16. “still wasn’t old enough for the draft, but the Merchant Marine was willing to take me,” said Schmidt. “It was a way to serve in the war effort and have a regular job.” “In my op 16-year olds won World War II,” said Robert Wilkinson, Vice President of the Palmetto Mariner's. “There were many guys like me who were too young for the military services but wanted to do something to help the war effort, Without the supplies we brought to the troops, they couldn’t have fought the wa While it was mostly World War II veterans who formed the initial membership of the Horry County chapter, it is open to all veterans of Merchant Marine service. One member, Howard Hailey, joined the Merchant Marine during World War II, but served a total of 38 years in the service. “[brought supplies to troops not only in World War II, but also in Korea and Vietnam,” said Hailey. “There isn’t a port in the world that I can’t tell you about” The Horry County chapter is officially recognized by the American Merchant Marine Veterans national organization At last week’s meeting, Schmidt was elected the chapter President with Wilkerson as Vice President. Nick Caico isthe Secretary/Treasurer of the chapter with Lou Krieger serving as the Public Relations contact. The chapter is interested in expanding its number of members Regular memberships are open to all Merchant Marine veterans with ciate memberships also avail- ass able. Anyone interested in becoming a member or for more information can call Schmidt at 843-651-8046. NASCAR and M&M Racing Come To CCU By Maratha Hunn Coastal Carolina University stu- dents on the NASCAR Kinetics Team invite the public to a free viewing party of the upcoming NASCAR race at Talladega Speedway on Sunday, April 25 from I to 4 p.m, on campus at the CINO Grille. The CCU Custom Car Club will also host its annual car show in Spadoni Park Circle. Registration for the car show begins at 8 am, and the show begins at 10 a.m. During the viewing party, spon- sored by M&M Racing, vendors will provide free food, coupons, entertainment for children and adults, and general information on auto care, The NASCAR Kinetics Team will also give away NASCAR and M&M’s racing items at the event. NASCAR exec- utives will attend to judge the over- all suecess of the event. This event is part of a nation- al competition — NASCAR Kinetics: Marketing in Motion. Coastal Carolina University is one of six selected universities in the program, which started in January 2009. The other com- peting universities are: Winston- Salem State University, University of Notre Dame, Central Michigan University, Howard University and Clark Atlanta University. All six uni- versities were chosen based on their marketing programs and the students’ eagerness to gain real world practice and knowl edge. Four Coastal Carolina University students were selected for participation in this year’s spring semester program, Those students are: Allen Brouwer, team leader and a senior WILT} from Toms River, N.J; Barry Long, a senior from Estill; Dan Jolles, a senior from Silver Spring, Md.; and Roosevelt A. D. Corbett, a jun- ior from Columbia, The winning university receive the grand prize, an all- expenses paid trip to Charlotte, N.C., for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race. Students will represent their uni- versity and community while interacting with prominent NASCAR and Official Partner business professionals, For more information, on this event contact Allen Brouwer at nascarkinetics@coastal.edu. or 848-992-0990. Larson To Keynote Gallivants Ferry Stump By Sally P. Howard The families of Joseph Holliday and John Monroe Holliday have announced that Connecticut. Congressman John Larson will be the keynote speaker honoring Congressman Jim Clyburn and Congressman John Spratt at the Galivants Ferry — Stump Speaking on May 3. Congressman Larson is in his sixth term and was elected by his colleagues to serve as chair of the House Democratic Caucus for 111th Congress, making him the fourth-ranking Democrat in the House. As cau- cus chair he works to build con- sensus among his colleagues on the key issues of the day. In 2005, Larson was named to the influential Ways and Means Committee. He also sits on the subcommittee on Trade and for subcommittee on Select Revenue Services. Larson has been a leader in the effort to end U.S. Dependence on foreign oil through advancing fuel cell technology produced in the U.S. that will also grow the economy and improve our environment. During his tenure in Congress, Larson has introduced the Energy Independence Act and the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Authorization Act to fund and promote fuel cell. The 2010 Stump will be held at Pee Dee Farms, the communi- ty's century-old general store. Galivants Ferry, which is on the National Registry of Historic Districts, is located on Hwy 501 where it crosses the Little Pee Dee River. The Stump is listed in the Library of Congress as a Local Legacy and was nominat- ed by Sen. Hollings in 2000. The Stump will follow the traditional festival format of bluegrass music and clogging starting 4:30 p.m. The actual "speaking will be begin at 6 p.m. and fea- ture all local, state and national Democratic candidates. Keynote speaker Conn, Congressman John Larson,8 APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Vendor, Exhibitor Applications Being Accepted for May Events, Summer Festivals By Nancy Gray The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications from food and arts and crafts vendors as well as business and nonprofit exhibitors for its fifty-ninth annual Sun Fun Festival, June 4 and 5; fifth annual Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival, Sept. 3 and 4; and the four new May events: Arts & Film Celebration, May 1; Beach Music Festival/boardwalk ribbon-cut- ting, May 15; Beach Blast! Christian Music Festival, May 22; and Memorial Day week- end parade and events, May 29. Online applications are available at MyrtleBeachMayFest.com. The deadline to submit completed applications is April 23. A limited number of vendors and exhibitors will be accepted. “Each year vendor and exhibitor space becomes more and more competitive,” said Amie Lee, director of festivals and special events. “Our festivals have such a phenome- nal draw that vendors throughout South Carolina, North Carolina and even Georgia want {o participate.” Last year’s Sun Fun Festival drew an estimated attendance of 30,000-40,000, and Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival drew an estimated 15,000-20,000. In the spirit of going green, the MBACC is strongly encouraging food and arts and crafts vendors to use recyclable products and food vendors to also use biodegradable products in food preparation and serving Food vendors may only dispose of grease in a container approved by the S.C Department of Health and Environmental Control. Myrtle Beach is the place to be this spring with exciting events that celebrate arts and film, food and wine, live music and much more. To promote spring events, the MBACC has launched MyrtleBeachMayFest.com. The site includes information for the MBACC’s festivals and May events as well as others taking place throughout the Grand Strand, many of which are free and family friendly. Successful Camp Happy Hearts for Mercy Care By Lyn Rumage Methodist Church in Fantasy Harbour and is held twice a year. ‘The event is designed for chil- dren who experience life-long ill- nesses in their family, or who"ve experienced the loss of a family member. Mercy Care hosted its annual “Camp Happy Hearts” on Saturday, April 10 with near per- feet weather. The one-day camp was held at Christ United Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Annual Juried Exhibit April 29 to May 27 Location: Franklin G. Burroughs Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum 3100 South Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, SC Reception & Awards Presentation April 29, 5:30-7:30 pm Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday, [pm to 4pm * Closed on Mondays The reception and art exhibit is free and open to the public A record breaking 63 children showed up for the camp, ranging in ages from five to 18. They rode horses, blew bubbles to heaven in memory of a loved one, and watched a magic show. Tom Badurski, director of the children’s program at Mercy Care said, “It’s a chance for them to be a child and just let all of their worries go. Camp Happy Hearts is one component of Merey’s comprehen- sive children’s program. Mercy offers individual and group coun- seling for suffering children Mercy works closely with the school systems and Department of Social Services to identify children who can benefit from working with our highly trained counselors Over 60 children rode horses, enjoyed a magic show and more at this year’s Camp Happy Hearts. Mercy Care was founded in 1981 to bring a special program of caring to patients with life-limiting illnesses and families suffering from loss Merey Care continues to provide the highest quality of care to patients and their families deal- ing with advanced illness in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. For more information on Camp Happy Hearts, contact Tom Badurski, director of special proj- ects, at 843-347-5500 or visit www.mercyhospice.org, Brookgreen Gardens Achieves Additional Accreditation By Helen Benso Brookgreen Gardens has been granted accreditation, by the American Association of Museums (AAM). This accredi- tation is a widely recognized seal of approval that brings national recognition to a muscum for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards, and continued institu- tional improvement. “The accreditation of Brookgreen Gardens is indicative of its long-standing commitment to excellence, in all that it does,” said AAM president Ford W. Bell. “For nearly 80 years, Brookgreen Gardens has been a welcome inspiration, refuge and retreat for the surrounding com- munity. The members of that community can also take pride in that fact that in their midst is one of America’s premier museums.” We are extremely pleased to receive the accreditation which along with our accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and our stand- ing as a National Historic Landmark places Brookgreen as one of a select group of institu- tions in the country with these accomplishments,” said Bob Jewell, President and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens. “The AAM has meticulous standards and a comprehensive process for accreditation that covers every aspect of our organization, from the dedication to our mission and the stewardship of our collections to educational interpretation and facilities and risk management.” The accreditation visiting committee wrote in their report,” The staff members at Brookgreen are all well-qualified for their positions and accomplish their work efficiently with museum best practices standards and its volunteers deserve special men- tion. The Gardens need the 350 volunteers to keep things running smoothly and the open communi- cation between staff and volun teers fosters an atmosphere of shared purposes and shared val- ues.” ‘The American Association of Museums has been bringing museums together since 1906, helping to develop standards and best practices, gathering and sharing knowledge, and provid- ing advocacy on issues of con- cern to the entire museum com- munity. AAM is the only organi- zation representing the entire scope of museums and profes- sionals and non-paid staff who work for and with museums Every type of museum is repre- sented including art, history, ence, military and maritime, and youth museums, as well as aquar- iums, zoos, botanical gardens, arboretums, historic sites, and science and technology centers. Brookgreen Gardens, a non- profit organization located on U.S. 17 between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, is open daily to the public. For more information, visit www.brookgreen.org or call 843- 235-6000.MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Encore Video Productions Celebrates 30 Years By Nancy Greene Established in 1980, Encore Video Productions recently celebrated 30 years in the business of network quali- ty video production, Boasting clientele on a national and international level, Encore Video Productions is led by Rik Dickinson and Frank Payne, pioneers in the inde- pendent video production industry. Whether in studio or on location, Encore Video Productions provides @ highly experieneed video produetion ‘crew utilizing some of the most mod- ‘em production tools in the industry, including the largest green screen sound stage in the area and a one ton production truck, which is considered ‘one of the best equipped in the country. Encore’s sound stage has been used on many occasions such as for the pro- duction of a DMX music video, Mitt Romney TV spots, casting sessions and CBS News segments. Since its inception Encore Video Productions has served a wide range of clients including HBO, Showtime, ABC, CBS, MTV, VH1, Golf Channel and ESPN, and has produced segments for many broadeast and cable televi- sion programs including The Colbert Report, Good Moming America and The Rachael Ray Show. Encore’s ‘work has taken them throughout the country as well as to parts of Europe and Affica, Encore also took part in the development of Ghana, West Africa’s teleproduction _ industry, which developed into the establish- ment of Encore’s first overseas office. “We have reached a milestone,” said Dickinson, President and co-founder of Encore Video Productions. “We are very proud of the accomplishments ‘we've made over the past 30 years and are excited to continue our client expan- sion and quality of service”. Dickinson serves as producer, director, videographer and lighting director for Eneore Video which has cared him the praises of the compa- ny’s many motion picture, television, government and corporate clients. Dickinson’s industry talents eamed him the American Advertising Federation’s Silver Medal Award in recognition of his outstanding contri- butions and furthering the industry's standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social con- com, as well as numerous national and international awards for his work with IBM and the United States Treasury Department. A native of New York, Dickinson moved to Myrtle Beach in 1976 when he founded the American Cinema ‘Video Systems serving the audio/visu- al rental needs of the Myrtle Beach hotel industry. Originating in partner ship with Spud and Julia Spadoni, Dickinson co-founded Encore in 1980. Dickinson’s vice president and co- founder Frank Payne serves as the company’s program concept and design coordinator, and handles all pre and post production, music and sound design, as well as client relations and daily business administration. Payne worked in broadeast for 40 years as news director, anchor and reporter for several television and radio stations and as city editor of the Charlottesville Daily Progress until he moved to Myrtle Beach in 1977 from Virginia. Payne has experience in produc- tion for the Intemal Revenue Service, ATI Aerospace, and the World Amateur Handicap Championship Golf Tournament. As video program producer, Payne has worked with DuPont, Anheuser Busch, American Express and House of Blues, He also has worked as field producer for ABC World News, Good Morning America, Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Maker At Costco For Bottle Signing By Nora Mason On Friday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jeremy Santo, wine- maker from Chateau Ste Michelle, will be at the Myrtle Beach Costco Wholesale for a bot- tle signing Santo joined Chateau Ste Michelle in August 2006 at the winery’s Canoe Ridge Estate red wine facility in Eastern Washington. Chateau Ste Michelle also has a white wine cel lar and visitor's center in Woodinville, outside Seattle, As a red wine maker, Jeremy supports day-to-day operations throughout the winery, including the fermenta- tion and production decisions, as well as helping to create the final wine blends. Bottles available for purchase the day of the signing will be: + Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley. + 2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay (90 pts Wine Spectator) + Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blane Horse Haven, + Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay Columbia valley. + Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot Columbia Valley. Representatives from local wine distributors will be onsite to offer additional information about wine selection and assist in wine pairing. For more information, call 843- 839-6604 ‘Acces League Entertainment Tonight, Hollywood and Major Baseball. Into their fourth decade, Encore Video Productions has worked along- side some of the top motion picture production units in the world, includ- ing behind the scenes shooting on Paramount Pictures’ Domestic Disturbance starring John Travolta and Joel and Ethan Coen’s’ Hudsucker Proxy starring Paul Newman and Tim Robbins, as well as working with 20th Century Fox on Black Knight starring Martin Lawrence and with Jim Henson, Productions on Elmo In Grouchland and Muppets From Space. Two region- al vendors to the motion picture indus- try, CinePartners and Cinema Catering, have established satellite offices in Encore’s production facility, further strengthening the company’s ties to the industry. Showeased on the cover of Markee Magazine, Encore was recognized through a national publication for their film and video production, shooting a scene involving rock climbers for the US Treasury Department production “Partners.” Broadcast and cable tele- vision, corporate and government communications, conference coverage Encore Video Productions president and major motion pictures are where Encore continues to do their best work. For more information on Encore Video Productions, visit encorev- ideo biz or call 843-448-9900. Dickinson on location at the Paris Air Show. -—- = ON WII BIG TENT AUTO OAN SAVINGS Auto Loan Rates as Low as 5.752 Green Auto Loan Rates as Low as 5.25% Finance or refinance your new or used vehicle and Get $200 Cash Back’ for a limited time! 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Contact Credit Union for details. This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. ifigek ww10 APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com FAME Comes To Myrtle Beach By TBone Terry The Myrtle Beach FAME Festival has finally arrived! It will be held at Sth and Broadway on Saturday, April 24 in historic downtown Myrtle Beach where our forefathers first settled. After months of intense ground- work by a multitude of interested citizens, things are coming togeth- er smoothly for one of the most unique festivals ever promoted in Myrtle Beach. Unique in the fact that no money goes to promoters or administration, Unique in the fact that all music and talent perform- ing on the stage is a gift to our community and its charities. Unique in the fact that our sponsors are giving without the expectation of anything in return. Unique in so many ways that it is certain that the Myrtle Beach FAME Festival will be successful for many years to come. Our stage is set. Our cup run- neth over. The festival will open Saturday at 10 a.m, with an invoca- tion and blessing of the festival fol lowed by the Carolina Forest Elementary School Steel Drum Band under the direction of Dr m Peterman. You will be carried away by their rhythm and sweet music. The children will be fol- lowed by Misspent Ukes and Margaret Curry. Coming on stage at Noon will be our own singing prodigy, Gabby Rae who will sing and perform “The WOW Factory Warming up the afternoon at 1 p.m. will be Sista Otis who has gathered a lot of fame worldwide with her Detroit sound. Sista Otis Adriano Santos shows off some of the meat that FAME festival attendees can expect at the Gauchao’s Brazil will be followed by more live entertainment by local popular musicians Doug Fankhouser and Houndog Hanson. At 3. o'clock, our own South Carolina Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Sybil Fischer, will perform her Miss Myrtle Beach routine. Sybil has just undergone surgery to correct her inability to lift her arms above her shoulders. Her dream is to be able to lifi her arms above her head so that she can remove her tiara The first annual FAME. Idol Showease will present the area’s best vocalist in a sing off competi- tion at 3:30. The winner of the showcase will receive recognition and prizes. Coming on at 4:30 will be “Acoustic Johnny” / Dan Junk who will entertain the audience until Angelina Greene and Johnny Guitar come onstage at 5:30. Angelina and Johnny will be fol- lowed at 6:30 by DC Clark’s New Deal Band. My Buddy Todd will warm up the audience for Reftied Blues coming on stage at 8, Ending the first annual FAME festival will be the dynamic band Area 51 On the food side you can expect grilled steak and peppers from Angelo’s Steak and Pasta; fish and chips, fried shrimp, blue crab claw fingers, Gator Aid and iced tea from Mr. Fish; genuine shish kabobs from Habibi’s Lebanese Market and Grill, assorted meats and vegetables from Gaucho’s Brazilian Steakhouse and other popular foods trom various other grills. Gordon Biersch will have a beer garden set up to wet your whistles and accompany your deli- n Steak y addresse Presiding at the mee the ci Broadway Str cious food from the various ven- dors throughout the day and night, The street will be filled with more than 30 local artists. The gen- res and forms will range from arabesque to textile art with media from acrylics to watercolor, Some of the local artists participating are: Bill Strydesky, Nichole Davis, Pam Davis Guthrie, Arielle Teer, the Artisians of Tidewater, Bill Leaseburg, Carl Kerridge, Elken Grate, Emily Estes, Jeif Norris, John Sherlin, Michael Slater, Neva Campbell, Studio K, Sybil Alfano, Tina Athinson, Dan MacLosbe, Margaret Clemmer, Rome Flores, Kim Dawn Clayton, JJ Casey from Lake Murray Artists, Matt Silk, Rick Spivey, C i, and the artists from Howard Gallery. There will also be plein air artists with their easels on the street paint- ing what they see. All artwork will sey Jawensl council work shop one week prior to the FAME Festival, the blue shirt at end is Assistant City Manager John Pederson. Bill Strydesky paints on a huge canvas that will be hung from one of the buildings on West et during the FAME festival. be original (no prints) and will be for sale. This is another area where this festival is unique. On the back side of the stage the Myrtle Beach Rotary club and the Boys and Girls Club of Myrtle Beach under the direction of Don Hall will have a variety of inflata- bles and children’s games. There will be face painters, clowns, mimes, chalk the walk and assorted other games for children of all ages. There will be city fire trucks and EMS vehicles on display. There will be lots and lots of things to entertain all that come. Most of the businesses on Broadway will be open for your shopping pleasure. Many will have open houses and special offerings for the public as well. A crepe myr tle tree will be planted at Sth Avenue and Broadway and dedicat ed to the festival. If you play anMyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 it ed to the festival. If you play an instrument and want to perform on the street, please bring it and join the fun. WBTW Channel 13 news will be at the FAME festival as well as Q-Roek Radio and Easy 105.9 and 100.7. Come and meet the radio and TV celebrities. The Hampton Inn Oceanfront will shuttle passe gers from the City Parking Garage throughout the day with their mini- van, There will also be free parking at the Myrtle Beach First Baptist Church and other nearby churches and businesses At this point 1 would like to thank Karen Holck of the Broadway Café and Gourmet and Bill Strydesky of GIFU Art Exchange for their undying devo- tion and dedication as co-chairs of this, the first of many Myrtle Beach FAME Festivals. Without their enthusiasm, sacrifices of the: and their hard work, this festival would never have taken wing. | would also like to thank EI Grate of Grate Creations for his many hours of creative influence and attention to our web site, www.myrtlebeachfamefestival.co m and our facebook page of the same name. Dr. Joy Moyer of the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Center, spent countless hours of his very valuable time to solicit and bring to our stage, the formidable lineup of musicians and talent we have. Dr Moyer also sponsored the stage and sound equipment, Aiding Dr. Moyer in this endeavor was local and national entertainment lawyer Craig Snook who also dedicated innumerable hours to. make this festival a success. I would also like to thank Don Hall of the Boys and Girls Club of Myrtle Beach along with the Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach for taking charge of our chil- dren’s activities. There have been many others that have contributed their time, thoughts and energies to this festival. Their effort will be rewarded by a successful festival, I would also like to thank Assistant. City Manager Jon Pederson for his faith in our endeavors and the city police, fire, sanitation, parks & recreation and others that have cooperated so well with us. We also extend a special thank you to Dave Seabock and Kori Brett Turer-Vaught of the Downtown Redevelopment Corporation for their belief in our mission, There are lots of festivals going on Saturday all over this county. I encourage you to get out early and enjoy the day. Attend as many fes- tivals as you can but please come to Broadway and experience the most art, musi¢ and food of any of them, For more information go to www.myrtlebeach famefestival.com, The author is one of the founders of the Myrtle Beach FAME Festival. Karen Holck, Festival Chair, admires Dr. Moyer's Guitar collection. One guitar was made from a 400 year old Liberty Tree from Maryland. Artist Bill Strydesky paints on a huge canvas that will be hung from one of the buildings on West Broadway Street during the FAME festival. Couxnvet e Shows Expo May 14-16 Myrtle Beach Convention Center ee Cooking Demonstrations Intimate Wine Dinner erica arty Ce yer Coy Si [Bee ees 4 Fabio Viviani & Guy Fieri McCargo, J Jacopo Falleni Beli eS tira) i) [eps eT TREE Toa eG ry Re aa ole 7 Ye: Ua) Info and Tickets www. TasteShows.com Experience True Gourmet WINE SEMINARS eC Cem Cella Cee te fe aad THE TRADE AND THE PUBLICAPRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Campground Wins Earth Day Award For Environmental Program By Monique Newton Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, S.C. was awarded the 2010 Earth Day Award by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control at its second annual Earth Day Awards program held on April 14, 2010. The award was presented to Ocean Lakes for its iCare Program aimed at helping reduce the environmental impact of the campground and its guests. The campground's program uses the slogan “Action and Awareness Count,” encouraging guest responsibility and education and focuses on recycling, pet pollu tion and litter. The iCare Program was creat- ed in August 2008. Ocean Lakes Family Campground now col- lects campground recyclables two times a week from its offices and five iCare Stations. However, it will begin collecting recyclables every day once the campground occupancy increas- es for the spring and summer seasons. In 2009, the camp- ground collected 59,220 pounds of recyclables in a six-month period. ‘The campground owns and operates five 20-yard rear loader garbage trucks, and in January, dedicated one truck to collecting recyclables only. The truck bears the iCare logo to promote its green initiatives program. Since January, Ocean Lakes has deliv- ered cight tons to the Horry County Solid Waste Materials Recycling Facility. “We are honored that DHEC recognized Ocean Lakes’ iCare Program and its drive to increase guest and campground responsi- bility”. said Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with Ocean Lakes Family Campground. “We want our campers to enjoy their stay here and while doing so, show the upmost respect for the envi- ronment. The iCare Program has proven to be an effective way to educate our guests and team- mates and we're excited for the growth that is sure to come in the months and years ahead.” The iCare Program also brings awareness to the impact of pet pollution, which has proven to be extremely harmful to the ocean and its marine life. Campground guests are asked to use an “iCare Kit” to pick up after their pets. The iCare Kits are available in several locations and the iCare stations feature a doggie figure holding a martini class full of free dog treats. Donation boxes for the Ark Animal Hospital’s_| NOAH Program, in nearby Surfside Beach, $.C., are placed near the treats for guests who'd like to support the local rescue program, The iCare Program also encourages guests to help clean up beach litter. Gloves and spe- cially marked bags are available at the iCare stations. Throughout the campground visitors can dis- pose of their waste in an iCare trash bag. As part of the program, in January, the campground mount- ed a Apricus solar panel to the roof of an existing bathhouse to solar heat the water for 12 show- er stalls and the sinks, Last year, Ocean Lakes Family Campground won the 2009-2010 Plan-It Green Award from the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds for its iCare Program. The award is given to parks that demonstrate they have taken steps and actions to become more eco-friendly. Only three parks in the United States have received such recog- nition Ocean Lakes is the largest campground on the East Coast and one of the largest in the United States with over 310 acres of campsites. For more information about Ocean Lakes Family Campground and_ its iCare Program, call 1-877-510- 1774 or visit www.ocean- lakes.com, Longs, S.C. Company Signs First Ever By Sarah George The owners of a Longs, S.C., privately-owned construction com- pany signed the state’s first-ever agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 14 to strengthen hiring practices and to combat the unlaw- ful employment of illegal aliens. Jack Doyle and Jim Shealy, owners of Coastal Steel and Acoustics (CSA), signed an agree- ment in a public ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Longs with ICE Special Agent in Charge of the Office of Investigations in Atlanta Kenneth A. Smith, The agreement is part of a vol- untary employer program known as IMAGE, or ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers, which is a joint ini- tiative between government and the business community to restore integrity to the U.S immigration system. By voluntarily participat- ing in the IMAGE program, com- panies can reduce unauthorized employment and the use of fraudu- lent identity documents. “ICE recognizes that the highest level of employment integrity can only be achieved through close coordination with industry part- ners,” said Smith. “CSA will join IMAGE business participants around the country who are com- mitted to protect the integrity of their workforce by helping ensure that their employees are who they represent themselves to be.” “We are committed to ensuring that those who work for us are law- fully present in the country,” said Shealy. “We hope that other South Carolina businesses would follow our lead, Through programs like these, we can ensure that Americans and those lawfully in the country aren’t competing with those unlawfully in the country who will work for fewer wages than what they’re entitled to.” As part of IMAGE, ICE will provide CSA with education and training on proper hiring proce- Veealelieed yee) Bringing the Best Summer of Your Life Back to Life! dures, fraudulent document detec- tion, use of the E-Verify employ- ment eligibility verification pro- gram and the Social Security Number Verification Service, and anti-diserimination procedures. All IMAGE participants gain membership to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E- Verify employment eligibility verification program. Through this program, employers can veri- fy that newly hired employees are eligible to work in the United States. This Internet-based system is available throughout the nation and is free to employers. It pro- vides an automated link to the Social Security Administration database and DHS immigration records. Upon enrollment in and com- mitment to DHS’s Best Employment Practices, program Mixed Media Workshop In Southport By Loretta Miller The Associated Artists of Southport will sponsor a mixed media workshop in June at the Franklin Square Gallery, Led by ‘Va Hamilton, the three-day work- shop called "Mixing It Up," explores new and different ways of working with water-based acrylic is, gel mediums and gesso. Hamilton focuses on design format and composition while incorporat- MAGE’ Agreement With Immigration participants will be deemed “IMAGE certified.” a distinction DHS and ICE believe will become an industry standard, CSA was formed in 2004 by Doyle and Shealy, with the pur- chase of a small drywall company. The company has two locations: a corporate headquarters in Longs, S.C. and an office in Lumberton, N.C. CSA does work in metal framing, drywall and acoustic cei ing installation, painting, stucco, and office and retail renovation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was established in March 2003 as the largest inves- tigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security. ICE is com- prised of five integrated divisions that form a twenty-first century law enforcement agency with broad responsibilities for a number of key homeland security priorities ing the use of transfers, texture techniques, computer generated images, stamping, gold leaf, “found” materials and photo- graphs. Hamilton has been teaching workshops in the Southeast for many years. Her work may be seen at Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk, NC, and you can visit her website at www,vaehamilton.com Workshop dates are June 21, 2 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with one hour for lunch, Cost is $175. To register send a check for $87.50 made out 0 A.A.S. to Jan Boland, 2836 Thornwood Ct., Southport, N.C, 28461. Balance of $87.50 is due June 7.MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 By Linda Ketron ) If you are a mother, bless you (and may the Foree be with you). If you have your mother, lucky you. If she is nearby, you are doubly blessed. There are many ways to honor her; traditional chocolates, flowers and brunch are always welcome. Some novel treats are featured in this column: ‘Treat her to the Moveable Feast (any of the three below will touch a resonating chord); create a piece of art jewelry for her or with her; gain insights into her or your own astrological influences; share an afternoon of poetry complete with tea and crumpets; take her to a concert filled with the talents of other mothers’ hopes and dreams; gift her with one of Zenobia’s “Women of Inspiration.” 1 am wishing 1 could do any of these with mine; she would have loved them all! My mother Jessie greets me each morn- ing, though only on my computer now, and continues to be my inspiration, This popular series of literary lunch- eons, each featuring an exciting author at different Waccamaw Neck restaurants, is held every Friday from 11 a.m, to 1 p.m Most feasts are $25. Reservations are requested by the Wednesday prior to the feast. The 2010 schedule is available onsite at Art Works inside the Chocolate & Coffee House at the Litchfield Exchange, online at www.classatpawleys.com or by phone, 843-235-9600. April 30 — Marjory Wentworth (“The Endless Repetition of an Ordinary Miracle”) at Carefree Catering. South Carolina’s amazingly accessible Poet Laureate brings out her third collection of poems this spring from Press 53. Marjory teaches poetry to cancer patients and their families in a program at Roper Hospital called “Expressions of Healing.” She also teaches in a poets-in-the-schools program at Burke High School in Charleston, SC. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Lowcountry Initiative for the Literary Arts (LILA), the Poetry Society of SC, and the University of SC Poetry Initiative, May 7 Litchfield Books’ Staff (Great Summer Reads!) at Webster's. Join the talented staff of our local indie bookstore as they preview their summer reading recom- mendations. Each has a special interest Vickie Crafton is the non-fiction specialist, Bonnie Dermer is all about mysteries and children’s books, Pixie Kubeck digs litera- ture and classics, and Carol Schnitzlein covers current fiction. Gallop through 20 books in 60 minutes for some tips on beach reading and future book club selections. Advance readers will be given away, but not the endings! May 14 — Karen White (“On Folly Beach”) at Ocean One, Bestselling and award winning author White returns to her writing soul’s home on the South Carolina coastline with this new novel of loss, mys- terious love letters, bottle tree magic, and the serendipitous workings of the universe to bring together two widows of wars, 60 years apart, for second chances on the Southem-most barrier island. Join award-winning Suz. Mole to create a beautiful pendant for Mother’s Day. No experience is necessary for this two-session workshop. The first class will review fused glass fundamentals and history, and help you to put glass together for firing in the kiln, The second class is coldworking. All glass, findings and tools provided with a $25 materials fee. Held at Waccamaw Higher Education Center (160 Willbrook Blvd, Litchfield) on Thursday, April 29 and May 6, 2 to 5 p.m., $45 + materials. Call the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 843- 349-4030 What do they mean to you? What do you do with the negative parts of them? What do you do with the positive aspects of them? Join Sammye Souder for this 4-week course at the Litchfield Exchange and find out all about Sun Signs. Sammye has been work- ing in the Life Skills field for 30 years, teaching and lecturing throughout the Southeastem United States. She has also been a Radio Talk Show host and a guest on numerous radio and TV programs Thursdays, May 6-27, | to 3 p.m., $50, 843- 235-9600 or www.classatpawleys.com. Co-sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and The Poetry Society of South Carolina and held at the Waccamaw Higher Education Center, Tea & Poetry presents the final event this year. Sheridan Hough is the author of The Hide (Inleaf Press, 2007). In 1983 she won a poetry scholarship from the National Society of Arts and Letters. She is Professor of Philosophy at the College of Charleston Daniel Nathan Terry is the author of Capturing the Dead (NFSPS Press, 2008), winner of the Stevens Poetry Prize. He is enrolled in the MFA in Creative Writing at UNC-Wilmington, where he also teaches. Reception and book signing following the reading. Thursday, May 6, 3 to 4 p.m,, free and open to the public, 843-349-4030. Come hear the wonderful young people who were selected as “Young Treasures” of 2009 through this Cultural Council program at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Sammye Souder continues her meta- physical workshops with Sun Signs. The ladies of Litehfield Books, avid readers all, will prepare your beach bag for summer reading. (left to right) Carol Schnitzlein, Vickie Crafton, Kubeck and Boni Dermer. Portrait of Linda Ketron by Helena Gomez McGrath of Georgetown. Church in Pawleys Island. Friday, April 30, 7 p.m., free and open to the public, 843- 457-5685. For nearly a dozen years, Zenobia Washington has been creating and helping others create Gullah dolls which honor the many roles women assume in our lives, Bome of her family’s personal tragedy when her only brother was dying, a com- plete vision of her “Women of Inspiration” appeared in her dreams. The talented jewel- ry designer turned her gifts to fabric art and began paying homage to the female ances- tors who birthed, cooked, cleaned, laun- dered, gardened, nursed, sang, danced, mentored, led and inspired. To date, hun- dreds of these dolls have been given and received, gracing mantels, corner cup- boards, pianos and bookshelves, and scores of women (mothers and daughters, sisters, friends) have participated in the workshops to find expression for the qualities of wom- anhood that inspire them. In 1999, the dolls were priced at $90; in 2010, they range from $185 to $265. For this Mother's month of May, the Women of Inspiration will be on sale at Art Works (inside the Chocolate & Coffee House at the Litchfield Exchange) at a thank-you, rollback price of $100. Supply is limited, For more informa- tion, call 843-235-9600, Zenobia's "Women of Inspiration" are featured in a special May thank-you sale at Art Works.14 Overactive Bladder Ruins Life DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Thave to run to the bathroom all day long. If I don't make it in time, T have an accident, This has made me so nervous that I have given up on all thoughts of a social life. It's ruining my life. If we go to a restaurant, I must have a table near the restrooms, or I won't sit down, What can be done? I'll try anything -P, ANSWER: Your condition is an overactive bladder. Sudden, inappropriate and forceful contractions of the bladder wall muscles make it imperative for you to rush to the bathroom or you lose control of urine. Such bladder muscle contractions shouldn't occur until the bladder is full or nearly full, For some reason, your bladder reacts violently when it's only partially full. Conditions like a bladder infection can be a APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 bby Paul G. Donahue, 1.0. cause. Often, however, muscle con- trations take place without any cause ever being found. You have to see a doctor who can look for things that are easily treated, like an infection If no cause is discovered, then you can reprogram your bladder to not react like this when it's only partially filled. For two days, time the intervals between bathroom visits. Add 5 minutes to the shortest interval and hold off on urinating for that time interval for a week. On week two, increase the interval by 15 minutes, Keep this up for a month, and then increase the inter- val by half an hour. Every two weeks, add another half hour to the interval between bathroom visits. When you reach three hours, you can stop. ‘Yow also can ask your doctor for Alternatives prescription medicines that quiet bladder museles. Detrol, Sanctura, Vesicare and Enablex are names of some of these medicine Another technique involves injecting the bladder muscles with Botox. Botox weakens the force of bladder muscle contractions and allows you to hold urine for more- normal intervals. In extreme circumstances, a gynecologic urologist can advise you if a battery-operated device attached to the bladder is some- thing you could consider. It stops frequent, unwanted and unneeded bladder contractions. AR DR. DONOHUE: When I walk upstairs, my knees make noises. They sound like bowls of Rice Krispies, snapping, crackling and popping. My wife thinks this has to be a sign of seri- ous trouble. I have no pain. My knees are not stiff. I play 18 holes of golf three times a week. Should Imake a big deal of this?) - R.K. ANSWER: If your knees are not bothering you, then knee noises usually do not indicate any serious problems. Tendons gliding over bones make snapping noises. So do bursting air bubbles in joint fluid. No, you don't need to make a big deal of this. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Hangnails form when the skin dries, Dry skin at the borders of the nails cracks to form a hangnail Prevention comes from the daily use of moisturizers. Even though it's tempting to pull a hangnail off, don't. Cut it with small, sharp scissors. ANSWER: What causes hangnails? I have a crop of them. I know this isn't a pressing medical question, but what can you recommend to pre- vent them? -LB. 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 onder form of available health newsleuers at PO. Box 536475, Orlando, FL. 32853-6475. Nurturer by Nature By Kristen Wadsten Maryann Baranoski can’t remem- ber a time in her life when she wasn’t volunteering to help with some organization of cause. Even when she had four school-age children and a fulltime registered nurse position, she found time to establish a rural health clini, “Volunteering is something I felt like I always need to do,” Baranoski says. Today, Maryann’s children are grown and scattered across the nation, Interestingly, all working in non-profit and/or health related organizations. She and her husband, Henry, retired to Myrtle Beach five years ago. Not long after unpacking, she began scouting the area for a vol- unter opportunity that was a good fit for her skills and immediately found Mercy Care the S.C. organization dedicated to patients with life-limit- ing illnesses and families suffering from loss... With her extensive clinical experi- ‘ence, Maryann is able to help Mercy in ways that are an extension of her nursing career. Baranoski worked as a parish nurse and also taught at the S.U.N. vocational-technical school in Pennsylvania. She describes herself asa “nurturer by nature,” and certain- ly has the credentials to prove it. Maryann has been a valued volun- teer at Mercy Care for more than four years, and describes the patients, as well as the staff, as friends. She is able to relate to patients and their families on a level some wouldn’t be able to, which is where her nursing skills come into play. “She is like the Energizer Bunny,” said Kathy Tresselt, volun- eer coordinator for Mercy Care. “Helping us provide the highest quality care to our patients and fam- ilies is her priority and she doesn’t stop until everyone has everything they need.” ‘A delighted chuckle escapes from Maryann as she hears Kathy’s description of her, but then she gets serious. “I gain a great deal of satisfaction from being able to contribute to pei ple’s lives in a meaningful way, Maryann said, “Volunteering is also beneficial for your overall health, not only physically, but emotionally and mentally, as well. It is proven to lower blood pressure, and help those who are suffering from depression.” Maryann said that she believes hospice volunteering, for the health benefits alone, is just as beneficial to the volunteer as it is to the patient. In addition to Merey, Baranoski has also volunteered at organizations such as the American Heart Association andthe Area Organization on Aging. For more information on volun- teer opportunities, contact Merey at 843-347-5500. Volunteering at Mercy Care Merey offers comprehensive training for community members imerested in volunteering. It includes an initial orientation, with additional seminars through- out the year, All potential volun- teers undergo a background check through the SLED and testing for TB. Every Mercy patient has a team of professionals helping to heal their heart, comfort their body, and soothe their spirit. A critical part of that team is a trained volunteer who is available to be with the patient and family and lend a hand with meals, run errands, provide company, listen or just sit quietly. In addition, we have added some exciting things for volun- teers to participate in Are you a veteran? We are honoring our veteran patients through a special “pinning” cere- mony to say thank you one last time for their service to our coun- try. Veteran volunteers pin our veteran patients so, please volun- teer for this special honor. Are you good with people? We have opened a unique bou- tique thrift store in Conway called “Treasures of the Heart.” If patient care isn’t your love, but you still love people, we ne you! The store is clean, attrac- tive, and a great place to help raise awareness of our mission, Do you have a friendly dog? Weare looking for a few pet ther- apists who can visit our patients; especially those in long-term care facilities. Pets can bring such joy and comfort into the lives of our isolated patients, Will you share a wag or a cold nose with someone special today? Do you like event planning? Volunteers also hold an annual gala for Mercy and spend many hours gaining sponsorship dol- lars, seeking auction items, sct- ting up the program for the evening ~ all the details that make a special event really special. Do you like office work? Mercy is also fortunate to have volunteers who assist in our offices ~ doing everything from compiling mass mailings to filing to working on special promot Do you like public speaking? We are always in need of people to help us get the message out about our services as well as speak in church, civic, communi- ty and business organizations. Do you have nurse training? One of our many services in com- munity wellness includes screen- ing the public for hypertensive disease, Professionals that are trained in taking blood pressure readings are also a great help to us. We also have an I 1th Hour Vigil program, where volunteers sit with patients whose end of life is imminent, Dying alone is one of the greatest patient fears, and this important program helps to allay patient anxiety and give peace of mind in the final hours. If you'd like to volunteer, we invite you to call us at: 843-347- 5500. MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com *If you have outdoor light bulbs, the next time you change them, coat the threads with a little petroleum jelly. Just a dab rubbed all over will do. It will keep moisture from making the bulb rusty and hard to replace. - LB. in Rhode Island * "When I cook steaks on the grill, L use colored toothpicks to identify the ‘doneness’ of the meat. I like mine rare, my wife likes well-done and the kids are in between, So, mine has a blue toothpick, the kids’ are green, ete. The steaks can go right to the table, and we know whose is whose." - ER. in New Mexico * Shower curtains need to be replaced every so often, but they can still ive out a full life in the garden. Try using one as a table protector when repot- ting plants. Or, use one to drag a pile of soil or muleh around the yard. They can even be draped to create a greenhouse type of effect if you are expecting an unseasonably cold night. * "If your broom or mop has a hole in the top of the handle, you can thread a shower cur- tain ring through that hole to hang it up better. Some of the loops are too small to hang, in my opinion, but if you get a nice-size shower curtain ring, you will have plenty of room," - M.G. in Hlinois: *"We installed a swing in the back yard. My wife suggested we add sections of garden hose slit up the side and clipped over the chain where the kids hang on. We did short sections, and it has worked well. No chain-pinched fin- gers. = TR. via email *We all know that tomato- based sauces can stain plastic storage containers, particular- ly when you use the container to reheat the sauce in the microwave. The next time you're about to pour leftover spaghetti sauce into a contain- er for leftovers, give it a quick shot of cooking spray first. Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, o/o King Features Weekly Service, PO. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com.MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Local Plastic Surgeon Group Holds Educational Seminars By Sarah George Nirvana Plastic Surgery will host a free cosmetic surgery semi- nar at the new YMCA in Myrtle Beach, April 20. Drs. L. Shayne Webb and Stephen D. Duffy of Nirvana Plastic Surgery each possess eleven years of graduate medical educa- tion including four years of med- ical school, full plastic surgery res- idencies, and advanced cosmetic plastic surgery fellowship training, Their seminar series focuses on clearing through the elutter of cos- metie surgery options and finding a procedure that fits the individual. According to Dr. Stephen Dufty, “There are so many options that our patients are exposed to on a daily basis. Our goal is to educate them on all of the options available and to help them choose the enhancement procedure that will ultimately provide the best results based on their body type and lifestyle.” The upcoming seminar, April 20 at 6 p.m., will feature an informa- tive talk on SmartLipo and injectable fillers, followed by Q&A with attendees. The seminar is free and open to all. Nirvana Plastic Surgery spe cializes in cosmetic surgeries that enhance the face, body and breast in both men and women and are the area’s only Plastic Surgeons who offer SmartLipoTM. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, visit www.nir~ vanaplasticsurgery.com or call 843-839-2004, Is Rawhide Safe for Dogs? By www.SixWise.com Dogs have a natural instinet to chew, and doing so can keep them entertained for hours. Chewing also provides an excellent workout for your dog’s jaw while helping to relieve anxiety and clean teeth, So while it’s absolutely impera~ tive that you give your dog healthy chew options on a daily basis (or risk sacrificing your favorite shoes, table legs or bedspread for the cause!), one of the most popular and most common chews on the market, rawhide, may pose a hid- den health risk to your pet. What Exactly is Rawhide? Rawhide dog chews are sold in the majority of U.S. supermarkets and pet stores. Like their name implies, rawhide is the inner hide from a horse or cow that has under- gone chemical processing to remove hair and other material, then ground or used whole and pressed into various shapes. Some also contain added flavoring Is Rawhide Safe for Your Dog? Choking and Intestinal Blockages Dogs do love rawhide, and because such chews are cheap and casily attainable, they’re one of the most popular on the market, But there are hidden risks you should know. The greatest risk of rawhide chews is choking or intestinal blockages. Although the material is said to be fully digestible, it is a very slow process. If your dog swallows a large piece of rawhide, it can easily become lodged in his throat or digestive tract. Even if your dog is able to com- fortably swallow the rawhide piece, it may still be too large for her body to digest. Further, it’s reported that rawhide can expand once in your dog’s stomach, caus- ing blockages. This means that even small pieces of rawhide can be deadly to your dog if swal- lowed. According to some reports, rawhide may swell up to four times its original size once in your dog’s stomach! As writen by — Dusti Summerbird-Lockey for the Great Dane Angel Network: “When your pet tears off and swallows a piece, that piece then has the potential to swell inside your dog’s stomach, Your dog’s gastric juices WILL NOT break down the rawhide, Once swollen, the piece then has the potential to cause anything from mild to severe gastric upset, to death.” Sadly, many dogs die from rawhide-induced intestinal block- ages or choking every year, although exact statistics are not known, partly because rawhide is difficult to see on X-rays. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: “While many dogs enjoy nil bling on rawhide, some tend to swallow it -- and this could poten- tially pose a foreign body obstruc- tion in your pet's gastrointestinal tract if large enough pieces are swallowed. If you do decide to offer rawhide, you may want to supply your dog with only limited quanti- ties, and take care to dispose of any pieces that get chewed down to a size that could be swallowed whole.” Chemical Contamination? The second risk of rawhide chews comes from their chemical processing. In collaboration with WSBT News, Notre Dame researchers tested more than 12 rawhide products for lead, cadm um, arsenic, nickel, copper, zine, manganese and selenium. In exces- sive levels these substances can cause severe health problems, and some are toxic even at very low levels and should not be consumed at all. Although the study found levels of the tested substances were with- in an “acceptable range,” rawhide chews from outside of the United States (from countries such as China, Mexico or Columbia) tend- ed to have higher levels. The levels were concerning enough that the ASPCA recom- mended to WSBT that “the smaller the dog, the fewer rawhide treats, and never give your dog rawhide treats without keeping an eye on them.” If you do choose to give your dog rawhide, you should therefore only choose brands that are made in the United States. But be aware that some rawhide chews, includ- ing those made in the United States, may be treated with poten- tially harmful chemical preserva- tives including arsenic, ethoxyquin, formaldehyde, BHA and BHT. Salmonella and E. coli contamination have also been found on rawhide dog chews. Are There Safer Chew Options for Dogs? Your dog needs to chew, and giving him your loafers and slip- pers just won't cut it, So what options are there? The chews that you give your dog should be free of chemical Your dog loves rawhide .... but are the risks worth it? Swap your dog’s rawhide bone with one of the safer, nutritious options. preservatives and additives, and they should be either 100% digestible or hard enough that they won't break into pieces that your dog can swallow or choke on, Raw bones, which you can find at many high-end pet retailers, are one excellent option (note: do NOT give your dog cooked bones, which can splinter and cause serious dam- age). There are also safe rubber and nylon chew toys on the market that many dogs enjoy Your dog may love rawhide, but the fact remains that the pieces can easily become lodged in his diges- tive tract. Switching your dog to safer chews will satisfy his need to chew and your need to keep your dog safe! Of course, no matter what chew, treat or toy you give your dog, you should always mon- itor him for safety. Happy Chewing! JUMP FHA and V. 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It was slavery on one side and freedom on the other Myrtle Beach FAME Festival April o 4 Matas + sais anne oe 1 France sums on Fifth & 10AM - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina www.MyrtleBeachFAMEFesti I1}2010 Join Us Saturday 24th Elken D. Grate Broadway 10PM al.com side, There were abolitionists and then there were those who lack compassion. Kentucky was the last stop for slavery and Ohio, the first stop for freedom and the beginning of “life”. What was the country think- 2 Even with freedom, America still later in history, segregated black Americans with water fountains, theatre seating, restaurants, bus rides and more. Had things really changed since the days of slav- What about today with the election of America’s first black president? Are we all for one and one for all? Young Americans, all races, still lack the knowledge to under- stand the struggle from slavery days to today where supposedly “all people are created equal.” A slave had no life. It was the life of what the Master needed and wanted. He was less than a servant and yet he was a human being. Many would say they were well treated. However, treating someone with chains and shack- les offer no dignity to any human locked in shanties and basement jails, Imagine a desire for a good life, a river with rushing water and your hope to see the other side. There were those helping you to freedom and those with guns wait- ing to stop your escape. Some would drown; others made it to safe houses where people cared about the human race, It was a time of unrest, hate and love and those with no compassion at all regarding human dignity and race. rm 'E t= eS E ‘The Smoke House (sometimes used for slave quarters). Kentucky was the main access for slaves crossing the river. There were many abolitionists along the water. Hopefully, we will tell you about a few of those brave families so willing to help those in need. America was divided! In 1798 Kentucky adopted a slave code that defined slaves as “chattel” denying them the basic rights. There were groups of Kentuckians trying to end slav- ery, but they were overpowered by the wealthy as they were traf ficking the slaves. In Kentucky there was resistance among the slaves. That resistance developed into the “underground railroad” by the 1820's with the main focus between 1830 and 1865. Kentucky represented the last slave state before freedom in the North directing slaves to Canada. This was considered the “great pass through state.” ‘This was used for slaves away from the big house. In the words of Henry Bibb, a fugitive Kentucky slave, “Sometimes standing on the Ohio River bluff, looking over on a free State, and as far North as my eyes could see, I have eagerly gazed upon the blue sky of the free North...that | might soar away to where there is no slavery; no clanking chains, no captives, no lacerating of backs, no parting of husbands and wives; and where man ceases to be the property of his fellow man. I was in a far worse state than Egyptian bondage; for they had houses and land; I had none; they had oxen and sheep; I had none; they had a wise counsel to tell them what to do and where to go, and even they would go with them; 1 had none. 1 was surrounded by opposition on every hand. My friends were few and far between. 1 have often felt when running away, as if 1 had scarcely a friend on earth.” Over 100,000 persons successfully escaped slavery between 1790 and 1860. Today Kentucky is a great state with a magnificent history of the underground railroad. Today there will be no more chains and shackles and you will never see them attached again to an arm or leg. Sitting on the free- dom bench is real and crossing the river becomes commonplace. Now the rest of the story! Next week I will take you to Kentueky for a wonderful experi- ence. As we tour some of the famous places accented with his- tory of the celebration of free- dom, I want you to remember it took a divided America to bring us to this moment, Are we there yet?MyrtleBeachAlterna Alternatives APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 17 EARTH From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Oceans are in big trouble and I understand President Obama is creating a high level ocean council to address them. What are the major issues? ~ Steve Sullivan, Bothell, Wash. Our oceans are indeed in a terri- ble state, thanks primarily to unre- strained commercial and industrial activity. Overfishing and pollution have decimated once abundant stocks of fish and other marine li and the damaging practices conti ue to this day despite international agreements outlawing them. Our appetite for seafood has pushed three-quarters of the world’s fisheries to or beyond the limits of sustainability, while nine ‘out of 10 of the sea’s large fish like tuna and swordfish have disap- peared, And while it is still unclear what toll global warming will have fon oceans-coral reefs dying and powerful ocean currents shifting or shutting down are two scary so narios-the outlook is grim at best. While George W. Bush was no friend to the environment overall, his record on ocean protection is actually not too bad. After conven- ing a commission of experts from various disciplines to report on the state of U.S. oceans, his administration took steps to pro- tect 215 million acres of biologi- cally rich deep sea ocean habitat in the Pacific near Hawaii and Guam, The newly protected areas are off limits to resource extraction and commercial fishing but open for shipping traffic, scientific research and minimal impact recreation-and should provide a boon for fish and other marine species trying to recover from decades of abuse. But while such protections are a huge step in the right direction, they rep- resent less than a drop in the buck- et as to what still needs to be done to help fish stocks and marine ecosystems recover. In light of ongoing threats, President Obama last June set up a task force to craft a national ocean stewardship policy. Led by Nancy Sutley, chair of the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality, the task force is currently working to draft @ framework for sustain- able. management of American coastal and ocean resources. Currently 20 different federal agen- cies oversee some 140 ocean pro- tection laws; Obama has charged his task force with pulling together Our oceans are in a terrible state, thanks primarily to unrestrained commercial and industrial activity. Global warming may also take its toll, by shifting or shutting down powerful ocean currents or 2 off biodiversity rich coral reefs, like the Great Barrier Reef, pictured here. (Image Richard Ling) all the different authorities and laws to focus attention on address- ing the most serious challenges facing the oceans and those who manage them, Environmentalists have been quick to praise Obama for creating the task force-something called for by Bush’s oceans commission and other experts-but it is unclear how effective it can be given competing political priorities. Some members of Congress are pushing an omnibus ocean protection bill called Oceans-21, which aims to regulate fisheries, establish a net- work of protected areas, provide an ‘oceans management framework to rescue coasts and off-shore areas, and help ocean life survive global warming. Fortunately, Americans are not the only ones concerned about the world’s oceans. The United Nations launched its Oceans and Coastal Areas Network-later renamed UN Oceans-in 2003 to coordinate ocean and coastal efforts around the world. More recently, several island nations in the western Pacific and Indian oceans formed the Coral Triangle Initiative, adopting a 10-year plan of action to avert growing threats to coral reefs, fish, coastal mangrove buffers and other marine resources across the region. While the chal- lenges may be greater than ever, at least now our oceans are getting some long-overdue attention; only time will tell if we took action in time to stave off a global collapse of marine ecosystems. Dear EarthTalk: I’ve often cooked canned foods in their own can, things like condensed mi and mushroom soup. I put the can without opening in the pres- sure cooker, cover it with water and let it cook for 30 minutes. ‘The results are amazing. Is it safe to do that? Can metals leach into my food? - Mercedes Kupres, via e-mail For starters, can makers don’t recommend using their products for anything but storing food unopened until it’s ready to eat. ‘ans are reliable, recyclable, durable packages that keep bever- ages and foods fresh and allow them to be transported safely for thousands of miles, even into remote regions-but they were not made to be used as cooking containers,” says Scott McCarty of Colorado-based Ball Corporation, a leading U.S. food and beverage pack- aging maker. Proponents of can-cooking cite the fact that many canned goods are already heated up in their cans to kill bacteria during the can- ning process, so what harm could a little more heating do? McCarty concedes that some cans are indeed heated during the packing proces: “But that isn't all cans or all foods, and it is a carefully controlled and monitored process done in an envi- ronment that is made to do it.” As for what metals may be leaching into your canned food, it depends. In the U.S., most food cans are made of steel while bever- age cans are usually made out of aluminum, Chromium and nickel can find their way out of steel, but the amounts would be miniscule to nil. Slightly more troubling is the fact that aluminum-large amounts of which have been linked to nerv- ous system disorders and other human reproductive problems and an increased risk of cancer and dia- betes. A 2009 analysis of common canned foods by the non-profit Consumers Union found measura- ble levels of BPA in a wide range of items including some bearing a “BPA Free” label. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently review- ing whether or not to allow BPA to come into contact with food items at all, In the meantime, some for- ward-thinking companies aren't waiting around for an FDA ruling, Eden Foods, which prides itself on the wholesomeness of its products, worked with its packaging manu- facturer, Ball Corporation, back in 1999 to switch out traditional epoxy-based liners with a baked- on, BPA-free enamel lining derived from plant oils and resins. This technology is nothing new; in fact, Eden stumbled upon it by asking Ball what it used before epoxy liners became standard some three decades earlier. While the custom-made cans cost 14 percent more than industry-standard cans would, Eden maintains it's worth the extra expense (which amounts to some $300,000 extra per year). “It was the right thing to do,” says Michael Potter, Eden’s president. Can makers say that eans are for keeping foods fresh and allowing them to be transported safely, not for use as cooking containers. The insides of most cans on grocery shelves today are coated with food-grade epoxy, which contains Bisphenol-A (BPA) and other potentially harmful chemicals. (Image Nie McPhee, courtesy Flickr) health problems-could in theory leach out of cans into their food or drink contents In order to prevent any such leaching-which is bad for the food and eater but also for the can (as it can cause corrosion)-the insides of most cans on grocery shelves today are coated with food-grade epoxy. But these liners have been shown to contain Bisphenol-A (BPA) and other potentially harmful chemi- cals. BPA is a synthetic plastic hardener that has been linked to “I didn't want BPA in food I was serving to my kids, my grandkids or my customers. Send your environmental ques- tions to: EarthTalk, clo E — The Environmental Magazine, P.O. Box 5098, Westport, Conn, 06881; earthtalk@emagazine.com. E is a nonprofit publication. Subseribe: www.emagazine,com/subscribe; request a free trial issue: wwnemagazinecom/trial.APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Stranke ‘BUT TRUE +[t was American journalist, satirist, critic and editor H.L. Mencken who made the fol- lowing observation: "For centuries, theolo- gians have been explaining the unknowable in terms of the-not-worth-knowing.” +In a standard deck of playing cards, the only king without a mustache is the king of hearts. + An autumn visit to a corn maze in North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom last year turned d trous for Anne Moon. When she reached her hand into a pen to pet a pig, the pig (named Ginger, incidentally) took Moon's hand into its mouth. The pig released the hand unharmed but kept the diamond out of the woman's engagement ring. The farmer who owned the attraction, Paul Caygill, then had to spend days searching for the gemstone in the pig's refuse. +If you ever make a trip to Alaska, you might want to keep in mind the fact that it is illegal there to wake a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking its picture. Those who study such things claim that when a glass breaks, the cracks travel along the glass at a speed of more than 3,000 miles per hour, +You probably know that the Wright Brothers made the first powered airplane flight in Kitty Hawk, NC. It was Dee. 17, 1903, and Orville piloted the aircraft a total of 120 feet. You might not be aware, however, that the length of that flight is shorter than the wingspan on one of today's Boeing 747s. THOUG! FOR THE DAY: "Infatuation is when you think that he's as sexy as Robert Redford, as smart as Henry Kissinger, as noble as Ralph Nader, as funny as Woody Allen and as athletic as Jimmy Connors. Love is when you realize he's as sexy as Woody Allen, as smart as Jimmy Connors, as funny as Ralph Nader, as athlet- ie as Henry Kissinger and nothing like Robert Redford - but you'll take him any- way." - Judith Viorst +It was French writer and film director Marguerite Duras who made the following observation: "I believe that always, or almost always, in all childhood, and in all the lives that follow them, the mother repre- sents madness, Our mothers always remain the strangest, craziest people we've ever met." + Those who track radio statistics say that Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" is the ‘most-requested song in the United States - and this despite the fact that the song was never released as a single on this side of the Atlantic. + There are lots of sports fans out there, and a lot of sports to enjoy: football, bas- ketball, soccer, baseball, hockey ... olive oil wrestling? OK, maybe there aren't a lot of oiled wrestling events here in America, but in Turkey it's the national sport. Kirkpinar, as it's known there, has been popular since the Ottoman Empire. The Turkish town of Edime has been hosting the annual tournament since 1361, + If you use Listerine to freshen your breath, you might be interested to know that its orig- inal formula is 26.9 percent alcohol by vol- ume - that comes out to 54-proof gargle. *It was in Kitchener, Ontario, in 2006 that the world’s largest smoothie was made. Over the course of 3 1/2 hours and using seven blenders, the folks there made a whopping 195 gallons of the fruity beverage. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane.” - Philip K. Dick *In Colorado, it is illegal to mutilate a rock in a state park. * The next time you're looking at a map and see a "you-are-here” arrow pointing to your current location, you'll know that the arrow is technically known as an ideo locator, Celebri i+ 4 Peres PeaE tra rtr sa Q: I really like the actress who plays Flo on the Progressive Insurance commercials, Can you tell me her name and a lit- ‘le bit about her? I think she is hilarious! ~ Lawrence D., West Palm Beach, Fla. Az Stephanie Courtney, 40, plays the —_beehive-hair Progressive Insurance agent in the series of comedic commer- cials. She has made appear- ances in a variety of television shows and films, including "Blades of Glory,” "Sons of For Your Consideration," "The United States of Tara” and "Mad Men." On a related note, she also starred on the series "Cavemen," which was based on the cavemen characters in the Geico Insurance commercials. Apparently Progressive didn't mind her association with its competitor, as they cast her in their most successful scries of commercials to date. Q: L was sad to hear of the passing of actor John Forsythe, who seemed the consummate professional in every role he played. How are his Hollywood friends responding to his death? = Patti T,, via e-mail A: John's former "Dynasty" co-star Joan Collins called him the "last of the true gen- tlemen of the acting profession, He will be greatly missed." Kate Jackson, who worked with him on "Charlie's Angels," said: "He had a grace about him that was incredibly awesome, He was wonderful." Heather Locklear, who also worked with him on "Dynasty," said: "John was a gentleman in Epatha Merkerson every sense of the word, He was a gifted actor who knew the true meaning of being gra- cious and kind." John passed away on April | from compli- cations of pneumonia after a four-year battle with cancer. He was 92. Q: Is it true that S. Epatha Merkerson is leaving "Law & Order"? I hope not, since she is one of my favorite characters, - Sheila F, Harrisburg, Pa. A; I'm sorry to be the one to tell you that the rumors are true. Merkerson recently told EW.com that she did indeed plan to leave the hit crime drama after 16 years on the show. She revealed: "It's the end of my contract this year, and the story line has been so perfect. Ive given it my best for 16 years. It's time to move on, I'm doing other things, and this will be a great way to leave what has been an extraordinary g Q: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott seem to be fighting a lot this season on Oxygen's "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood." Are they going to get a divorce? + Terri F, via e-mail A: According to Tori herself, she and Dean are NOT heading to divorce court. The actress - whose reality show just began its fifth season - told NBC's "Today" show "We're committed to each other; we're com- mitted to this family. But you know, we work on things just like everyone else. We have our fights, We have our ups and downs. It's a real relationship." Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. For more news and extended interviews, visit wwwcelebritvextraonline.com and twittercom/Celebriy Extra. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You still might have to deal with some lin- geting confusion that marked a recent workplace situation. But for the most part, you should now be well on your way to your next project. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new commitment might demand more time than you'd expected to have to give it. But rely on that special Bovine gift for patience, and stick with it. You'll be glad you did. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You're earning the admiration of a lot of people who like the way you handle your- self when your views are on the line, Even one or two of your detractors are being won over. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking your responsibilities seriously is what you do. But ease up on the pressure gauge and make time for much needed R & R. Start by making this weekend a "just for fun" time zone LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some recently uncovered information might make a change of plans inevitable. If so, deal with it as quickly as possible, and then find out what went wrong and why, What you learn might surprise you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Aspects favor moving carefully and delib- erately when making any significant changes. Could be there are more facts you need to know, which you might over- look if you rush things. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A problem neighbor might be looking to goad you into an action you don't want to take, Ask someone you both respect if he or she would act as an impartial arbitrator for both of you. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent workplace accomplishment has- nit been overlooked by those who watch these things. Meanwhile, start making travel plans for that much-too-long- deferred trip with someone special SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Those money matters continue to move in. your favor, Now would be a good time to start putting some money back into the house, both for esthetic as well as eco- nomic reasons. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A changing workplace environment can create job pressures. But, once again, fol- low the example of your birth sign and take things a step at a time, like the sure- footed Goat you are. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Cheer up. You could soon have the funds you need for your worthy project. Your generous gifis of time and effort are well known, and someone might decide it's time to join with you. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your inner scam-catcher is right on target, and you're absolutely right to reject that "too-good-to-be-truc” offer. Meanwhile, something positive should be making its way to you. BORN THIS WEEK: You are generous, and also sympathetic to people who find they need the help of otheMyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 ‘The Devil's Rooming House: The True Story of America's Deadliest Female Serial Killer" by M. William Phelps (Lyons Press, $24.95) Reviewed by Larry Cox Lizzie Bordon became famous for probably murdering her step- mother and father in tumn-of-the- century New England. But a lesser- known contemporary, Amy Archer- Gilligan, is much more interesting, Amy dispatched two husbands and possibly as many as 66 others in a fashion reminiscent of "Arsenic and Old Lace," a Broadway play that was loosely based on her case. In his new book, M. William Phelps, tells the shocking, true story of this Victorian murderess in fascinating detail, In 1901, Amy and her first hus- band, James Archer, opened a nurs- ing home for the elderly in Newington, Conn. It was one of the first facilities of its kind and was so successfull that a second one was opened in nearby Windsor six years later. Mr. Archer died shortly after the move, and Amy soon found a HE LITERARY PAGE Te Ter Stony or Awenica’s Deaputest FeMaue Seeiat KItteR second husband, Michael Gilligan. Even though he was the picture of health, he, too, died, but not before he had drawn up a will leaving his new wife all of his estate. The Archer Home for Elderly and Chronic Invalids became a rooming house of death. Patients who moved into the home paid $1,000 for what they were told would be lifetime The fire- quent deaths occurred whenever Amy received an application and needed a vacant room, To get that vacancy, she relied on arsenic. When a newspaper writer became suspicious, authorities were noti- fied, and Amy was arrested. So began one of the most sensational investigations and trials of that era. Phelps - whom Radio America calls "the nation’s leading authority on the mind of the female murder- er" - conducted extensive inter- views and sified through official trial transcripts and newspaper files to bring readers face-to-face with the matron of what the media of the day billed as a "murder factory." “Orange Is the New Black: My Year ina Women's Prison" By Piper Kerman (Spiegel & Grau, $25) Reviewed by Katy B. Olson Ten thousand dollars, one West African drug lord, and a decade after her role in an international heroin trafficking ring, memoirist Piper Kerman finds herself sen- tenced to more than a year in a federal prison, Asa 23-year-old Smith College graduate, self-admittedly a "well- educated young lady from Boston HE LITERA Cate with a thirst for bohemian counter- culture and no clear plan," Kerman had served as a carrier, bringing tainted cash from Chicago to Paris to Brussels for a fleeting love interest. She did not know that years later, in her early 30s with a long-term boyfriend and a New York City job and apartment, the mistakes of her youth would finally catch up to her. In her account, "Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison," Kerman reveals the choices, characters and experi- AGE ences encountered along a cir- cuitous route from childish college grad to self-aware, independent adult After four years of routine and rigorous academics, Kerman longed for the extraordinary, for something different and danger- ous. She beftiended Nora, a mys- terious older woman used to “throwing money around in a way that got attention." After striking up a relationship with Nora, Kerman grows enthralled, and per- haps jealous of her exciting jaunts abroad: "dark, awful, scary, wild and exciting beyond belief" trips Eventually, she agrees to carry drug money for Nora across conti- nents. Fast-forward: Kerman is arrest- ed and sentenced to 13 months ina federal prison in Connecticut for her involvement in the drug ring. Kerman's account of her time in jail - the inane bureaucratic rules; the fellow female prisoners with whom she has, to her great sur- prise, much in common; the rou- tine and the loneliness of seeming- ly endless days - is occasionally patronizing, surprisingly comic and often affecting. BESTSELLERS ADE PAPERBACK NONFICTION 1. Food Rules Michael Pollan, Penguin 2, Conservative Victory Sean Hannity, Harper 3. Same Kind of Different as Me Ron Hall, Denver Moore, Thomas Nelson 4. Three Cups of Tea Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin, Penguin 5. The Blind Side Michael Lewis, Norton 6. The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls, Scribner 7. The Girls From Ames Jeflrey Zaslow, Gotham 8. Eat, Pray, Love Elizabeth Gilbert, Penguin 9.1 Judge You When You Use Poor Grammar Sharon Eliza Nichols, St. Martin's Griffin 10. An Altar in the World Barbara Brown Taylor, HarperOne HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The Help Kathryn Stockett, Amy Einhom Books/Putnam 2. Imperfect Birds Anne Lamott, Riverhead 3. Solar Tan McEwan, Nan A. Talese 4. Major Peutigrew's Last Stand Helen Simonson, Random House 5. Mrs. Davey and the Blue-Eyed Stranger Lee Smith, Algonquin 6. Miss Julia Renews Her Vows Ann B. Ross, Viking 7. Caught Harlan Coben, Dutton 8. The Three Weissmanns of Westport Cathleen Schine, Sarah Crichton Books/FSG 9. Changes m Butcher, Roe 10. The Girl Who Chased the Moon Sarah Addison Allen, Bantam 6. First Family David Baldacci, Vision 7. To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee, Warner 8. Dear John Nicholas Sparks, Grand Central 9. Borderline Nevada Barr, Berkley 10. Gone Tomorrow Lee Child, Dell 6. Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Chelsea Handler, Grand Central 7. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Rebeca Skloot, Crown 8. Every Day in Tuscany Frances Mayes, Broadway 9. Paula Deen's Savannah Style Paula Deen, S&S 10. Game Change John Heilemann, Mark Halperin, Harper CHILDREN’S INTEREST 1. The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary Jeff Kinney, Amulet 2. Will Grayson, Will Grayson John Green, David Levithan, Dutton 3. The Book Thief Markus Zusak, Knopf 4. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Journey 10 Change the World... One Child at a Time Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin, Puffin 5. Savvy Ingrid Law, Puffin 6. Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady Derek Blasberg, Razorbill 7. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illus.), Puffin 8. When You Reach Me Rebecca Stead, Wendy Lamb 9. Incarceron Catherine Fisher, Dial 10. A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L'Engle, Square Fish TRADE PAPERBACK FICTION 1. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson, Vintage 2. The Girl Who Played With Fire Stieg Larsson, Vintage 3. Litile Bee Chris Cleave, S&S 4. A Reliable Wife Robert Goolrick, Algonquin 5. The Elegance of the Hedgehog Muriel Barbery, Europa Editions 6. Cutting for Stone Abraham Verghese, Vintage 7. Let the Great World Spin Colum MeCann, Random House 8. The Ari of Racing in the Rain Garth Stein, Harper 9. Sarah's Key Tatiana De Rosnay, St. Martin's Griffin 10, The Last Song Nicholas Sparks, Grand Central HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. The Big Short Michael Lewis, Norton 2. The Bridge David Remnick, Knopf 3. Women Food and God Geneen Roth, Scribner 4. The Pacific Hugh Ambrose, NAL 5. This Time Together Carol Burnett, Harmony MASS MARKET 1. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson, Vintage 2. Dead and Gone Charlaine Harris, Ace 3. The Last Song Nicholas Sparks, Grand Central 4. The Girl Who Played With Fire Stieg Larsson, Vintage 5. The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger, Warner Rie ee ee ee a ea ee ne eC eee ica Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org.APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Art Museum’s Own Collections Star in Upcoming Exhibit By Casey Church Regular visitors to the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Museum know the facility for its revolving exhibits of artists in a variety of styles and media. But many do not know that the Museum i also an emerging collector of fine art, with works from many artists widely recog- nized throughout the state and region. The Art Museum’s extensive collection will star in A Sense of Time; A Sense of Place, to be displayed April 25 thru September 26, 2010. Regular gallery hours are 10 am. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, | to 4 p.m. Sundays The Art Museum currently possesses four distinct collections: the Bishop Maps and Prints Collection, a 1999 gift in mem- ory of George Bishop, a local entrepre- neur; the Museum’s newest acquisition, the Barbara Burgess and John Dinkelspiel Collection of Southern Art; the Museum’s Permanent Collection, acquired through purchases or through gifts from donors or from artists who have exhibited at the Art Muscum; and the Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Collection, representing over a decade of acquisitions from the Guild’s annual juried exhibitions. More than 40 pieces created by 32 artists from three of these collections will comprise the exhibit, A Sense of Time; A Sense of Place. Works exhibited cover three decades and a range of media from paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor to prints and drawings, lithographs, sculp- ture, ceramics and collage. A Sense of Time; A Sense of Place recognizes an artist's unique ability to convey the essence of a time or place even though the viewer may not have experienced either. Locations and eras, whether familiar or strange, when depicted through an artist’s eyes become common ground for common good. What makes a particular place or time special is the response one senses, often without knowing why. Appearing concurrently at the Museum, is the Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild Juried Exhibition, on exhibit April 29 through May 27 and A Survey of Gee’ Bend Quilts: With Linda Day Clark's COAST.SC Photographs of Gee's Bend, on exhibit June 8 through October 3 The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is a wholly nonprofit institution located across from Springmaid Pier at 3100 South Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m, to 4 p.m, Admission to the Museum is free at all times, but dona- tions are welcomed. For more information, call 843-238-2510 or visit MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org. If you have big design dreams but are working with a small budget, no fear — you don't have to sacrifice style and professional- looking results. Try these budget-friendly decorating tips from designer and contractor Amy Matthews of the DIY Network’s “Sweat Equity” and “Bathroom Renovations” to help get you the priceless design you’ve always wanted with- out breaking the bank. Shed a little light: Give your kitchen an instant and inexpensive makeover simply by replacing outdated fixtures like faucets, lighting and hardware. You can also add a tile backsplash or under-cabinet lights to really dress up your kitchen. Not only are these functional and design-oriented, they really help deliver a big bang for your buck. A little dab will do: Before you commit to a paint color, buy samples and try them out on the wall. See how the color looks dur- ing the day, at night and under various types of lighting. Also, be sure to have painter tape on hand, such as Scotch-Blue Painter's Tape for Delicate Surfaces. Whether you're painting one accent wall or tackling the whole house, masking trim, baseboards, and other areas with painter’s tape lets you avoid a mess and achieve clean, sharp paint lines. Something old, something new: Add one special piece in the living room that makes a great conversation starter. This could be a lighting fixture, a piece of furniture or a unique rug — something signature to your style. You can find great pieces by shopping at designer sales and discount showrooms, or uncover treasures in your own house. Rummage through the attic or basement to rediscover pictures, vases or your grand- mother’s antique chest. You'll be surprised with what you may find, Accent on accessories: Fancy towels aren’t just for your guests” bathroom — treat yourself to new towels in the master bath- room and quickly transform it into an updat- ed and inviting space. For your living spaces, changing couch covers seasonally will keep your décor fresh and make it look like you purchased new furniture. Try brown microfiber for fall, white linen for summer and sage green in the spring. Bring the outdoors in: Take a hint from nature and get inspired by the seasons and the beautiful hues outside. Once you've decided on one or two colors, buy pillows, lampshades and other accessories to place A dramatic room makeové |e can be done inexpensively with the help of paint and stylish accessories, as shown above, throughout your bedroom, Experiment with patterns, warm colors like red and orange, or calm hues like moss greens and sage. Branches and flowers are inexpensive and can also add instant charm to any living area. Soak up the sun: When landscaping, buy smaller and younger plants that need time to grow. They'll be ready in a couple ‘of years when you're ready to sell your house. Fresh cedar mulch or rock land- scaping are other great ways to improve curb appeal — they’re inexpensive and will really make your yard pop. Courtesy of Family Features. Brookgreen Gardens Hosts Annual Plant Sale By Helen Benso Brookgreen Gardens will host its annual Plantacular Sale on Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, Guests to the gardens will have a chance to purchase high quality, hard-to-find plants grown in our greenhouses and from top quali- ty nurseries. The horticulture staff will be on hand to offer advice on which plants will work in your gardens. To view a list of plants available for sale visit www.brookgreen.org/Plant- Sale.cfm “Resist the temptation to plant too early in the spring,” Weich advises. “Many people are so anxious to get their gardens started they don’t wait until the last frost of the season which usually occurs after Easter. It’s better to wait, have patience and you will have much better results.” Brookgreen Gardens, a non-profit organization located on U.S. 17 between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, is open daily to the public. For more information, visit www.brook- green.org or call 843-235-6000COAST.SC APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Conway Farmer’s Market Season Runs Through October By Blake Lanford In 2009 Clemson Extension partnered with the Conway Chamber of Commerce, Conway Main Street USA and local business leaders to host a seasonal farmers market in downtown Conway. Initially located under the historic Main Street Bridge, the reinvigo- rated Downtown Conway Farmers Market realized tremendous success in its first sea- son. The 2010 Downtown Conway Farmer Market has relocated to a more functional address within the heart of the downtown business district at 217 Laurel Street. Market coordinators cite a number of attractive fea- tures at this location including. structural facilities, adequate visibility, centralized location, ample parking and access to utili- ties, restrooms and the proximity to many adjacent restaurants and local businesse The market’s new location and amenities will facilitate the expansion of market inven- tory and activities that may have been limit- ed under an open-air market scenario. Such activities include, but are not limited 10, multi-purpose public open space, expansion of market operating season and hours, inclu- sion of community supported agriculture functions, educational demonstrations, facil- itation of “farm to fork” relationships between local growers and restaurants. The 2010 Downtown Conway Farmers Market opens May 1 in conjunction with the Rivertown Music and Arts Festival. All vendors of the market are required to be members of the Conway Farmers Market Association. Anyone who is interested in becoming either a permanent or temporary vendor of home-grown fruits, vegetables, plants or flowers and/or handmade artisan crafts is encouraged to contact market coordinators soon at the number listed below Asan all volunteer community develop- ment project, the market is dependent upon support and engagement of the business community and citizens at large. To become an active part of this effort, please contact the Clemson Extension Service at 843-365-6715 or the Conway Chamber of Commerce Art, Music Event To Benefit Global Awareness Project Some call it “5-Points,” oth- ers call it the “Superblock,” and still others just know it as “downtown.” No matter what you call the area, the eclectic and bohemian section of downtown Myrtle Beach, near the corners of Kings Highway, Main St., and 8th Ave North (adjacent to the site of the former Pavilion), sits the vibrant food, live music and shopping district, which has grown in its scope and populari- ty over the past several years. At the center of 5-Points, the live music venue and restaurant Drink! (501 8th Ave North) will host “A Taste Of 5-Points” 6 p.m, — midnight, May 4. The event will feature an art show and sale, offering the works of some 20 local and regional arti- sans, along with live and silent auctions, live music from Jaynie Trudell, Angie Capone, Paul Grimshaw and Tanglespeak, and food from many of the area’s quality restaurants. A $10 suggested donation at the door, and proceeds from the sale of art and auctions, will bene- fit the Global Awareness Project, three-year-old registered 501-(c)3 non-profit organization, which secks to create awareness for area non-profits through the arts, offer grants and scholarships to artists who are involved in humanitarian efforts, and support the arts in the region and wherever a need pres- ents itself. With spring in the air, our appetites for great food, live music, and original art, will com- bine to make the inaugural fundraising event a springtime favorite. $B iesls|ciete Wlpiesimminy er iey = eer "Ye se Or 5 Points € e eat i eae Leis csi) 3) * Vay FUNDRAISER Uta = mg BAe sity eit ey ie ae Oe +th PTC uk eee ae are Leetaeresate nr Tickets Available For Brunswick Arts Council ‘Mini Masterpiece’ Fundraiser North Carolina’s Brunswick Arts Council is holding its sixth annual Miniature Masterpiece fundraising event on May 7 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Held pre- viously at Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, the event is moving to the Brunswick County Realtors Building at 101 Stone Chimney Place in Supply, NC Hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer will be served throughout the evening, Entertainment will be provided by the popu- lar Brunswick Big Band. As in the past, each ticketholder will also receive one of the miniature masterpieces” of original art donated by local and regional artists. Genevieve Barker from WECT-TV6 in Wilmington, N.C. will serve as auctioneer for a limited number of art pieces created by local artists The Evening of Miniature Masterpieces is the Art Council’s only annual fundraising event and gives the public an opportunity to support the Council’s many important art programs pro- vided throughout the county. Brunswick Arts Council, a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organiza- tion, was founded in 1981. According to the website, the group’s mission is “to inspire and promote appreciation, education and support for a broad range of arts and cultur- al interests for the benefit of Brunswick County's artists and art related organizations, students and the community at large.” The group's vision for the future is “to be the primary agent and foremost advocate of the arts; benefiting artists, residents and visitors of Brunswick County with pro- grams and facilities of such quality that they achieve national and _ international recognition.” Tickets for the Evening of Miniature Masterpieces cost $100 and admit two to the event. Checks may be sent directly to Brunswick Arts Council, 6934-10 Beach Drive, Ocean Isle, N.C. 28469. For additional information, call 910-575-6757, email machter- bert@verityms.com or log onto www brunswickartscouncil.org, Last Week For Jersey Mike’s Subs Autism Program By Lisa Boureier Jersey Mike’s Subs teamed up with Horry County Project Lifesaver and the Autism Advocate Foundation throughout the month of April, which is Autism Awareness Month, to donate a por- tion of their proceeds to purchase radio-transmitting wristbands to help track missing autistic children in Horry County. Through April 30, Jersey Mike’s Subs located in Conway, Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet and North Myrtle Beach will give fifty cents for every regular and $1 for every giant #7 sub (turkey & pro- volone) sold in all four locations. The Conway Jersey Mike’s will also host an Autism Awareness Jamboree on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m, The pub- lic is invited to attend this free event, which will feature numerous public safety vehicles, inflatables, a dunking booth featuring local celebrities, autistic assistance dogs, games, food, entertainment, and much more. Horry County Project Lifesaver is an innovative rapid response program aiding victims and families suffering from not only autism, but Alzheimer’s dis- ease and related disorders such as Downs Syndrome. Clients that are enrolled in the Project Lifesaver Program wear a person- alized wristband that emits a tracking signal. The main goal of Project Lifesaver is to locate and rescue the missing, in which recovery time averages less than 30 minutes when wearing the radio-transmitting wristbands. “To-date we have about 45 peo- ple enrolled in the program, and we know we can assist many more people in our county and assist those families with the fear of their loved ones getting lost and never returning home,” said Gordon Harris, Horry County Project Lifesaver Coordinator. “Each wristband costs approximately $300 and we have been able to pro- vide these to families at no cost due to grants that have been secured. We still need more funds in order to continue and grow this program, and we were delighted when Jersey Mike’s Subs stepped up and want- ed to help.” For more information about Horry County Project Lifesaver or to register for the program, please contact Gordon Harris at 843-915-8440.APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 COAST.SC COMMENTARY How To Be Sure That Census Taker Is the Real Deal As the 2010 Census unfolds, the U.S. Census Bureau is emphasizing that safety for the public, as well as census employees, is top priority. “It’s important that people know how to identify a swom census taker so they can protect themselves from frauds and Seam- mers,” said William W. Hatcher, regional director for the U.S. Census Bureau. “As our 2010 Census operations kick into high gear, we want to protect the people of South Carolina while we are asking their coopera~ tion. About 130 million households nation- wide have received 2010 Census question- ) naires, most by Postal Service delivery. People are asked to complete the ten-ques- tion forms and return them by mail as soon as possible. In some places, such as very rural areas and mountain and beach resorts with seasonal housing, census takers already are going door-to-door. For most areas, however, the door-to-door census taking begins May 1 and through July. Hatcher listed several ways people can identify census employees during the 2010 Census. Sworn Census Bureau employees will: + Wear official identification badges with the words “U.S. Department of Commerce,” the name of census taker and the words “U.S, Census Bureau.” A census taker might also carry a black bag with the words “U.S. Census Bureau” written on it. + Provide you with supervisor contact information and/or the local census office telephone number upon request. You can call these telephone numbers to verify that the person at your door is a sworn census employee. + Ask only about the questions that appear on the 2010 Census form. 1, How many people were living or stay- ing in this house, apartment, or mobile home on April 1, 2010? 2. Were there any additional people stay- ing here April 1, 2010 that you did not include in Question |’? 3. Is this house, apartment, or mobile home: owned with mortgage, owned with- out mortgage, rented, occupied without rent? 4, What is your telephone number? Information for each person living at the residence, continue coast LPL 721 Seaboard Street - Pella Plaza Suite 15 « Myrtle Beach, S.C. (nen ty 301 & T0thtveme Neri) ‘Alternative Periodicals, Lid, Editor-In-Chief and Publisher William E. Darby Creative Director Michaela Wood Beach Newz Editor Dariel Bendin 'S.What is the person’s name? 6. What is the person’s sex? 7. What is the person’s age and date of birth? 8. Is the person of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin? 9. What is the person’s race? 10. Does the person sometimes live or stay somewhere else? You can find a discussion of these ques- tions by going to www.201 0census.gov. + Not ask for donations, bank account numbers, the amount of money you have i the house, Social Security numbers or cred- it card numbers + Not contact you by e-mail, although they might telephone you in some cases. + Not ask about citizenship status. “A guiding principle for the Census Bureau is to hire people who live in the neighborhoods where they will work,” Hatcher said, “People are more likely to trust and cooperate with people they know, We want residents to feel safe and cen- sus workers can safely do their jobs. Census employees take an oath of confi- dentiality and can face a fine of up to $230,000 and/or five years in prison for violating that oath, Decennial census results are used to determine the number of seats each state gets in the U.S. House of Representatives, the shape of legislative and local govern- ment distriets, and how $400 billion in fed- ral funds is distributed annually to com- munities across Ameri April 1, was Census Day, the reference date for collecting decennial census infor- mation. Cd IT’S IN OUR HANDS Cens States ensus 2010 Sports Editor Paul Gable Dining Editor Terry Jones Office Manager Jean Hampton Linda Ketron, Holley Aufdemorte, Dariel Bendin, Brown Bradley, Christopher A. Huff, Brian M. Howle, Marilyn Newsome, Mona Prufer, HOLLYWOOD - Thankfully, the awards season is on the wane. Everyone is getting more than a bit sated over the "same old, same old." However, with the summer season almost upon us, production is slowing down and news is harder to find (except, of course, when Paris, Lindsay and Britney are around). One piece of news about the awards: It looks like Oscar may be in February come next go-round. Don't ask ‘me why, Perhaps the powers that be feel they should be delivered earlier. Much news lately about the late Orson Welles. I had the pleasure, or I might say the displeasure, of working with him on some of radio presentations, He wasn't easy. And oh boy! When Orson got hungry, work stopped and the great Welles ate. We sat and watched. And oh how he did love to eat. Aside to Peter D. of Palm Beach, Fla.: Yes, that Keir Dullea now starring in the "Castle" series is the same Keir Dullea who played Lana Turner's son in "Madame X." ‘And yes, I was the policewoman in that same pic, So, I came to know Keir well, and a nicer, more polite young man could not be found. I'm sure he has remained that way today. You also might remember Keir from "2001: A Space Odyssey" and the cult film "Bunny Lake Is Missing." I wish him all the best! Filmtown is mourning the passing of Fess Parker. He is being called "King of the Wild Frontier, a Television Icon and a Gentleman." And that he was. I had the pleasure of know- ing him when he came to New Orleans and I Our Writers: Ashley Bradley Anna Faris Published by Creative ‘Communication Concepts Corporation WILLIAM E, DARBY, CE, had a TV show there. He was a guest. So polite. So nice. But I might add with all that leather in all that hot weather, sometimes when he made an appearance it didn't always smell like roses Showbiz also mourning the death of June Haver, younger sister of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. June had a nice career, but never as big as her sister's. I met them both when I was just starting out, and young enough to be very impressed knowing STRIPPERS! Gypsy even showed me how to do it. She would say, "It's all in the way you take it off." Then she would take it off Aside to Martina F, of Denver: You ask, "Who would I say is the bigger star, Sandra Bullock or Julia Roberts?" That isn’t easy. They both are excellent actresses, they both are beautiful women, they both are big at the box office. So | will let my readers decide whom they like best lia or Sandra. "Duke it out, girls!" A younger generation will get a taste of "Private Benjamin," and a new star, Anna Faris, will shine. The film was a big hit years ago when Goldie Hawn starred in the title role, and now viewers await the new version - and the new private. More about this when we get it BITS 'N' PIECES: Kaley Cuoco. Remember the name, You'll be seeing a lot of her soon, On the tube and on the big screen. ... Russell Crowe got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with all the brouhaha that could only come from Crowe. Interesting sidelight on this man: Every time you see him, he looks different. There are no subscriptions available... 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By Amy Sciarretto joadrunner/Loud & Proud Records is pleased to Jannounce a worldwide partnership with American rock ' roll pioneers, The Steve Miller Band and Miller's new imprint Space Cowboy Records. Recorded at film producer George Lucas’ infamous studios at Skywalker Ranch, BINGO! is the band’s first studio album in 17 years. A true return to Miller's root BINGO! echoes his early years in the Chicago music scene and features carefully chosen and crafted tracks performed in distinctive Steve Miller Band fashion. With the continuing evolution of the music industry and the new excit- ing opportunities that are available I feel this is a perfect time to strike out on my own and develop an imprint where | can have creative control over the future of The Steve Miller Band time for me to establish new innova- tive partnerships in the industry and I am looking forward to a long relationship with Roadrunner / Loud & Proud” says Miller of the new endeavor. Early reaction from fans and industry insiders are comparing the album to Miller's 1968 master- e Sailor. BINGO!, will be the first of two albums that were recorded together as a complete body of work, the second of which will be offered next year via the new label partnership. PL “After many years of dis- cussion and sharing ideas the time has finally arri for Loud & Proud and Steve Miller to work together," commented Loud & Proud President Tom Lipsky. "We are proud to be Steve's global label partner and excited to be involved with this land- mark project.” The Steve Miller Band is one of the biggest selling record- ing, touring and catalog artists of all time, having sold more than 50 mil- ion albums worldwide throughout its career. SMB's Greatest Hits 74-78 com- pilation reached prestigious Diamond Award certification with sales of more than 13 million units sold. Roadrunner Records President Jonas Nachsin comments "Loud & Proud has been gaining serious momentum in the past few months and now boasts a substantial roster with the addition of the incredible Steve Miller Band. Roadrunner is thrilled to be marketing an artist of Steve's legendary status along with our own diverse rock roster.” BINGO! was co-produced by Andy Johns (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen), with artwork designed by the legendary Storm Thorgerson. These recordings feature longtime Steve Miller Band member Norton Buffalo, who sadly passed away in 2009. t Couch Theater: DVD Previews By DNA Smith EDITOR'S NOTE: New DVDs reviewed in this column will be avail- able in stores the week of April 27 - May 4, 2010. Picks of the Week “Dirty Dancing: Limited Keepsake Edition” (PG-13) -- This release of “Dirty Dancing” is so packed with special features, there's no way you'll put this “baby in a corner” ... of your bookshelf. Sorry about that. Anyhoo, this two-disc set contains not only the newly remastered film, but also every special feature that’s been inchided in previous releases, plus more than an hour’s worth of bonus material. Extras include a fan reel created by Facebook fans, a tribute to Patrick Swayze, an inter- view with Swayze about the danc- ing in the film, a hardcover 52- page book and a coupon for $50 off a stay at the Mountain Lake Hotel in Virginia, which was used as the Kellerman’s Resort in the film Seriously, with so much stuff in this Keepsake Edition, how could you NOT have “the time of your life”? Aw man, I did it again. “Doctor Zhivago Anniversary Edition” (PG-13) -- Director David Lean’s follow up to “Lawrence of Arabia” is another epic adventure that garnered five Academy Awards. Omar Sharif and Julie Christie star in this majestic love story set during the Russian Revolution. Sharif plays the titular doctor, who also is a poet. Christie is Lara, a married woman who becomes his muse. Zhivago is married and loves his wife, but also has feelings for the beautiful Lara. Torn by his love for two women, the poet must make a choice while their world erupts in turbulent conflict. “Hamlet” (Unrated) -- David Tennant (“Doctor Who”) stars as the Melancholy Dane in this critically acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company production of the Bard’s tale of madness, murder and politi- cal intrigue. Co-starring in a rivet- ing double-performance is Patrick Stewart (Capt. Jean-Luc Picard from “Star Trek”), who plays both Hamlet's uncle Claudius, and the ghost of Hamlet’s murdered father. ‘Tennant’s performance is both exhilarating and heart-wrenching -- which will probably come as a sur- prise to many who only know the Scottish actor from his light-hearted portrayal as the time-traveling hero from “Doctor Who.” “Rock ‘N’ Roll High School” (Rated R) -- Directed by B-movie king Roger Corman and starring The Ramones and PJ. Soles, “Rock ‘N’ Roll High School” is a punk- rock classic. When a fascist princi- pal (Mary Woronov) takes over Vince Lombardi High School, The Ramones and the students fight back using the Power of Rock! And explosives “Pride & Prejudice” (The Restored Edition) (Unrated) -- = Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze star in “Dirty Dancing. Considered by many to be the defin- itive adaptation of Jane Austin’s Regency Era romance, this 1995 BBC miniseries starring Colin Firth as the mysterious Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet is finally receiving the proper DVD telease it deserves. TV Series “Penn & Teller Bullsh*t” The Seventh Season According to Jim” The Complete Second Season “Man Vs. Wild” Season 4 “Marcus Welby, M.D." “Dirt” The Complete Second Season “Marvel Iron Mant” The Complete Animated Series “Murdoch Mysteries” Season 2 “The Facts of Life” Season 4 “Dragon Ball” Season Four “Survivors” Complete Original Series 1975-1977 “Rita Rocks” The Complete Season One “Ghost Hunters” Season Five, Part Two “Last of the Summer Wine" Vintage 1982-1983 “Tales From the Darkside” Season Three “The Hills” Season Five, Vol. 2 “G.L. Joe: A Real American Hero” Season Two “Murphy's Law” Series 2 Ton 10 Pop Singles 4, Rihanna Last Week: No. 1 ‘Rude Boy’ (SRP/Def Jam) 2, B.o.B feat, Bruno Mars No, 2 ‘Nothin’ On You" (RebelRock/Grand Hustle) 3, Train No, 3 "Hey, Soul Sster’ (Columbia) 4, Lady Antebellum No. 4 ‘Need You Now” (Capitol Nastwille) 5, Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce No. 5 “Telephone” (Gtreamline/KonLive!Cherytree) 6, Taio Cruz feat. Ludacris No. 6 “Break Your Heart” (Mercury) 7. The Black Eyed Peas No. 7 “Imma Be" (Interscope) 8, Justin Bieber feat. Ludacris No. 8 Baby’ (SchoolBay/Raymond Braun/island) 9, Jason Derulo No. 11 “In My Head” (Beluga Heights) 410. Young Money feat. Lloyd No. 9 BedRock’ (Cash Money), Top 10 Albums 4, Usher new entry “Raymond V Raymond” ((aFaceidive) 2, Justin Bieber No. 1 ‘My World 20° (SchoolBay/Raymond Braunlisand) 3, Various Artists No. 3 “NOW 33" (UniversaVEMV/Sony Music) 4, Erykah Badu new entry “NEW AMERYKAH: Part Two: elu of the Ankh (Control Freaq/Universal Motown) 5, Lady Antebellum No. 4 Need You Now’ (Capitol Nashvile) 6, Monica No, 2 ‘Sill Standing (AMG) 7. Alan Jackson new entry Freight Train’ (Arista Nashwile) 8, Justin Bieber No. 5 "My World (EP)” (SchoolBoy/Raymond Braunlisiand) 9, Lady Gaga No. 8 “The Fame” (Streamiine/KonLive/Cherrytree/interscope) 410. The Black Eyed Peas No. 10 “The E.N.D:" Interscope) Top 10 Hot Country Singles 4, Zac Brown Band No. 2 "Highway 20 we (Home Grown/Atlantc) 2, Lady Antebellum No. 4 “American Honey’ (Capitol Nashuile) 3, Easton Corbin No. 3°A Lite More Country Than That” (Mercury) 4, Carrie Underwood No. 1 “Temporary Home” (Arista Nashwille) 5, Keith Urban No. 5 “Ti Summer Comes Around” (Capitol Nashuile) 6, Kenny Chesney No. 7 “Aint Back Yet" (BNA) 7. Joe Nichols No. 9°Gimmie That Git" (Show Dog-Uriversal 8. Blake Shelton feat. Trace Adkins No. 6“Fillbily Bone” (Wamer Bros.) 9, Chris Young No. 10 “The Man | Want To Be” (RCA) 410. Steel Magnolia No. 12 ‘Keep On Lovin’ You" (Big Machine) Top 10 Video Rentals 41, The Blind Side (PG-13) Sandra Bullock 2. The Men Who Stare at Goats (R} George Clooney 3. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (PG-13) Kristen Stewart 4, 2012 (PG-13) John Cusack 5, Brothers (R) Jake Gyllenhaal 6. The Informant! (R) Matt Damon 7. Up in the Air (R) George Clooney 8, Did You Hear About the Morgans? (PG-13) Huch Grant 9, Law Abiding Citizen (R) Jamie Foxx 10. Couples Retreat (PG-13) Vince Vaughn Top 10 DVD Sales 41. The Blind Side (PG-13) (Warmer) 2. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (PG-13) (Sumit) 3, The Princess and the Frog (G) (Buera Vista) 4, Toy Story (G) (Buena Vista) 5, Toy Story 2 (G) (Buena Vista) 6, The Men Who Stare at Goats (R) (Anchor Bay) 7. Brothers (R) (Lionsgate) 8, Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) (20th Century Fox) 9, 2012 (PG-13) (Sony) 10. Ninja Assassin (R) (Wamer) Top 10 Movies 1. Kick-Ass (R) Aaron Johnson, Nicolas Cage 2. How to Train Your Dragon (PG) Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butlet 3, Date Night (PG-13) Stevel Carell Tina Fey 4, Death at a Funeral (2010) (R) Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence = Clash of the Titans (2010) (PG-13) Sam Worthington, Liam leeson 6, The Last Song (PG) Miey Cyrus, Greg Kinnear 7. Tyler Perry’s Why Did | Get Married Too? (PG-13) Tyler ery, Janet Jackson 8. Alice in Wonderland (2010) (PG) Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Deop 9, Hot Tub Time Machine (R) John Cusack, Fob Corday 10. The Bounty Hunter (PG-13) Gerard Butler, Jennifer Aniston24 APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 CORES COAST.SC NIGHT LIFE & Re ha ety Futertainment BEACH NEWZ By Dariel Bendin Pimpin’ For the Pee Dee Music promoter Gary Erwin brings us several 8.C. blues festi- vals every year. Each February, the ten-day-plus Lowcountry Blues Bash showeases some 50 blues-driven acts in about 25 dif ferent venues in Charleston, S.C. The smaller Carolina Downhome Blues Festival in Camden, $.C. takes place the first weekend in October. May brings us Blues by the Sea on Kiawah Island, S.C. The annual Greenwood Blues Cruise (yes, it’s four-wheel cruis- ing) delivers our blues fix in July. And now there’s the Pee Dee Blues Bash in April. Introduced last year, the second annual Pee Dee Blues Bash takes place April 23 - 24 in Florence, S.C. As always, Erwin presents a mixed bag of varying rhythms from local musicians to intema- tional touring acts. Headliners include old school bluesman Mac Amold & Plate Full 0” Blues (S.C,); roots-blues band Bradley’s Circus (The Netherlands); genre- jumping harmonica wizard, Harper (Australia); and traditional blues preservationists Asamu Johnson Project (Michigan). Blues veteran Mac Arnold. Mae Arnold & Plate Full o° Blues. Even in high school Mac Amold had a happenin’ band James Brown often sat in on piano. At 24 he had the opportuni- ty to join the Muddy Waters Band. With the band, he shared the stage with Howlin’ Wolfe, Elmore James, Jimmy Reed, Junior Wells, Big Joe Williams, and Big Mama Thornton. Mac played on John Lee Hooker's live album, Live at the Café Au Go-Go, as well as Otis Spann’s classic recording “The Blues is Where It’s At” He later formed the Soul Invaders, a band that backed up the Temptations, B.B. King and other big name groups. Mac Amold & Plate Full 0” Blues includes Danny Keylon on bass and vocals; Austin Brashier on guitar and vocals; Max Hightower on keyboards, harmonica, guitar, and vocals; Mike Whitt on drums, and; of course, Mae Arnold on vocals, bass and Gas Can Guitars, Bradley’s Cireus. Fronting this contemporary group are two rockin’ ladies: Mattanja Joy Bradley on vocals and Lidewij Veenhuis on vocals and harp. Bradley's husky blues voice isa powerful instrument and Veenhuis” harp is legendary in the Netherlands. On guitar is Jimmy ‘The Lounge and backing them are the spinning upright bass of Toine Stout and rolling drums of BeeWee Nederkoorn, This is not your father’s blues band All the way from the Netherlands, Mattanja Joy Bradley. Harper. Think of this as world blues. Harper combines roots, jam, blues and world music to cre- ate a style all his own. From his website, Harper has been described as “a singer with the deep soul of Motown, a harmonica player who can graft Sonny Boy II and Little Walter with John Popper, a songwriter who tells his own compelling stories in an unhurried, J.J. Cale-like manner, and a musical visionary who is unafiaid to mix the didgeridoo, an important part of his Australian indigenous culture, with infectious modern percussive rhythms." Asamu Johnson Project. Asamu Johnson is a bluesman through and through. His bio says, “He doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel, he is the wheel,” and that says it all. Johnson’s lyries come fiom life. “Devil Wind” is about destruction from a tornado. “Turnips and Greens” is just that: his love of good down home cook- ing, Give him a listen. You'll hear some authentic blues. And there’s more! Other artists at the Pee Dee Blues Bash include Robert Lighthouse, origi- nally from Sweden and now living in the Washington D.C. area, Playing guitar and harp as he han- dles vocals, too, Lighthouse is the definitive one-man band. Listen to him play the old Mississippi Delta blues; you'll hear Robert Johnson whispering in his car. Local boys Juke Joint Johnny and Drew Baldwin, the wildly popular acoustic harmonica and harp-guitar duo, will blow you away as they blend country blues, swing and jazz. Also from the southernmost Carolina are Naz & the Falsehoods. If you've ever enjoyed the sounds of Elliott & the Untouchables and Delta Swagger, you've probably heard Mike “Naz” Nazarenko blow the harp. His music was also fea tured in the 1999 indie film My Drug Dealer. Texan Randy McAllister brings his Lone Star trio to the Pee Dee. This multi-talented Grammy nom- ee (drummer/harp man/ vocal- ist/songwriter) says he can be found where modem blues meets Americana, ranch rock and swamp pop. He'll do fine in S.C. If you ask what sort of music Tampa Blue plays, the short answer is that it’s based on Alabama blues and spirituals. The Jong answer is, “Traditional, acoustic, Delta, slide, Piedmont. finger-style, Southern rural, pre- war, country, pre-eleetric with a touch of spirituals, hollers, rags and American finger-style guitar Australian harmonica man, Harper. bash.com for more information and links to the artists’ websites. There’s also a downloadable .pdf file of the flyer that you can print out for yourself. seasoning,” I love a picker! Florence is barely a stone’s throw from the beach, so if blues is your bag, the Pee Dee Blues Bash is the place to be. Log onto www-peedeeblues- Florence, S.C. + International Stage at Arts International - Francis Marion University + Blues Stage at Arts International Festival - Francis Marion University + The Cottage - Francis Marion University * Creek Ratz - 2001 W. Cashua Dr, Florence, 29501, 843-661-5100 + Florence County Main Library - 509 S. Dargan St., Florence, 29506, 843-662-8424 + Indigo Joe's - 3410 W. Radio Dr., Florence, 29501, 843-667-3888 + Red Bone Alley - 1903 W, Palmetto St., Florence, 29501, 843-673-0035 + Victor's Bistro & Garden - 1247 S. Irby St., Florence, 29505, 843-665. Bennettsville, 8.C. + Bennettsville Visitor Center - 304 W, Main St., Bennettsville, 29512, 843-479-3941 Hartville * Bizzell's Food & Spirits - 137 E. Carolina Ave. Hartsville, 29550, 843-857-9080 Lake City, S.C. + National Bean Market Museum (outdoor stage) - LLL Henry St., Lake City, 29560, 843-374-8611 Friday, April 23 itor Center: 5-8 p.m.: Juke Joint Johnny & Drew Baldwin Florence County Main Library: 6-8 p.m: Mac Amold & Plate Full o' Blues ‘The Cottage at Francis Marion University: 7-9 p.m.; Bradley's Circus Red Bone Alley: 7-10 p.m.: Robert Lighthouse National Bean Market Museum: 7 - 10 p.m.: Randy McAllister Bizzell's: 9 p.m, - midnight: Asamu Johnson Project Creek Ratz: 9 p.m, - midnight: Harper Indigo Joe's: 9 p.m. - midnight; Naz & the Falsehoods Victor's: 9 - 11:30 p.m.: Tampa Blue Bennettsville Vi Saturday, April 24 + Blues Stage at Arts Int'l (EMU): 11 a.m. - noon: Robert Lighthouse; 12:15-1:15 p.m.: Mae Amold & Plate Full o! Blues; 1:30-2:30 pam.: Randy McAllister, 2:45-3:45; Asamu Johnson Project Blues; 4 - 5 p.m.: Harper + Main Stage at Arts Int'l (FMU): 4-5 p.m.: Bradley's Circus + Red Bone Alley: p.m.: Bradley's Circus + National Bean Market Museum (outdoor) stage: 7 - 10 p.m.: Robert Lighthouse ell's: 9-midnight: Asamu Johnson Project * Creek Ratz: 9 p.m. - midnight: Harper * Indigo Joe's: 9 p.m. - midnight: Randy McAllister tor's: 9 - 11:30 p.m.: Juke Joint Johnny & Drew Baldwin iginally published at darielb.wordpress.com. Author Dariel Bendin can be reached on the Internet at Facebook.com, Twitter.com/darielb, LiveBluesWorld.com and MySpace.com/cul- turejunkie. Read Beach Newz online at myrtlebeachalternatives.com.COAST.SC APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 25 By Brian M. Howle jay what you want: when it comes down to it, one of those guttural, intrinsic things that will attract you fo a particular style ‘of music is imbedded in the mystical world of attraction to a persona. The genre itself can slide around, because it’s more about the groove, And it’s more about the smooth factor, too. Of course, it don’t hurt if you're just natu- cally pretty damn good at several things - like guitar, piano, and harmonica, oh, and especially singing. And you'll all know the groove of smooth is back in town, when Lubbock, Texas’ own Delbert McClinton - with local opening act Jim Quick & Coastline Band - takes to the stage at House Of Blues in North Myrtle Beach, SC on Saturday, April 24, 2010, Here's the lowdown on the Lone Star crooner who always brings ina packed house at HOB when he comes to town: ‘When Delbert McClinton announces with his latest album that he has Room To Breathe, he sure ain’t kidding, After more than four decades of making music, McClinton is breathing freely with the confidence and energy of an artist who knows that he has mas- tered his game. Still basking in the low of anew Grammy® Award, he has followed up what The Wall Street Journal declared his “best recording ever” — 2001's Nothing Personal = witha set that cisplays even greater muscle, smarts, charm and soul. A listen to the 12 tracks on Room To Breathe handily backs the contention that even after enjoy- ing the best year of his long career, McClinton is now poised to triumph further. From the swampy and rollicking openin, Strains of “Same Kinda Crazy" to the album's closing jump blues visit to “New York City,” Room To Breathe plays like the night of your life in God's own road- jouse, Co-produced by Delbert’s longtime friend and songwriting aartner Gary Nicholson, the Bulk of the album was with his well-seasoned road band. Special guests like singer Bekka Bramlett and Texas guitar legend Bill Campbell Stopped by. Horn and string sections were used to deepen the sound. It features 12 new McClinton originals written solo and in collaboration with such noted talents as Nicholson, Benmont Tench (from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) and Al Anderson (the former NRBQ guitarist turned hit Nashville songsmith). He is joined on “Lone Star Blues” by an honor roll of fellow Texans: Marcia Ball, Ray Benson, Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, Kimmie Rhodes and Billy Joe Shaver, along with honorary ‘Texan Emmyiou Harris. Delbert McClinton was born November 4, 1940 in Lubbock, Texas. His early memories include going, as a child with his parents to see Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys at ‘The Cotton Club in Lubbock, TX, where he was born. His family moved to Fr Worth when McClinton was 11, and just a few years later he started earning his Ph.D in real ic ina city known American mi as a fertile incubator for a variety of styles. Out on the Jacksboro Highway at clubs like Jack's Place, Delbert mastered the craft of keep- ing the hard-drinking rednecks, cowpokes and roustabouts enter- tained all night long. And at the leg- endary Sky! tines Ballroom - where McClinton's band, The Straitjackets, was the only white act to play its Blue Monday nights AND be the backing band for the headliners - he received a first-class tutelage from the masters of blues music like Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf and Sonny Boy Williamson. McClinton cut a number of local and regional singles before hitting the national charts in 1962 playing harmonica on Bruce Channel's now clas sic “Hey! Baby.” On a sub- sequent package tour of England, Delbert showed some of his harp licks to the rhythm guitarist for a young band at the bottom of the bill. The lessons he gave John Lennon were Jater heard hit singles by The Beatles. In the early 1970s, McClinton and his Ft. Worth pal Glen Clark headed out to Los ‘Angeles, where they cut two then ‘obscure but now prized albums for Atlantic Records as Delbert & Glen. Returning to Texas, he landed a deal with ABC Records, With the release of his 1975 solo debut, Victim of Life's ‘Circumstances, McClinton firmly stamped his Ft. Worth-bred blend of blues, country and blue-eyed soul onto the pop musical landscape. A succession of influential and critically acclaimed albums followed, along with coups like appearing on “Saturday Night Live” in its heyday ~ an acknowledgement of the pages tom from Delbert’s play book by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi when they formed The Blues Brothers. He scored hits like “Giving It Up For Your Love” and ” Sin Beaches,” won a Grammy with Bonnie Raitt for their “Good Man/ Good Woman” duet, and over the years has enjoyed covers of his songs by Emmylou Harris, The Blues Brothers, Vince Gill, Wynonna, Lee Roy Parnell, Martina McBride, Garth Brooks and ‘Trisha Yearwood, among others. McClinton’s taste for a sultry- smooth, blues/rock/country vibe proved to be a winning combination. His 1980 album, The Jealous Kind, contained his only Top 40 hit single John Lennon, Delbert McClinton (whose funky harmonica floats “Love Me Do”) and Bruce Channel. “Givin' It Up for Your Love”, which peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. After a rest period during much of the “805, McClinton made a wel- come return in 1989 with the fiery album Live From Austin, taped dur- ing an Austin City Limits appearance He won a 1991 Grammy for his, duet with Bonnie Raitt, “Good Man, Good Woman”, and reached the Top 5 of the country charts woth the Tanya Tucker duet, “Tell Me About It.” He also recorded the opening title song “Weatherman” for the Bill Murray film Groundiiog Day. In addition to releasing two new studio albums in the early 20005, New West Records issued Delbert McClinton Live in 2003, a compilation of songs from throughout his career Tn 2006 McClinton won a Grammy Award for his album The Cost of Living in the Best Contemporary Blues Album cat- egory. Mel Fiizmundson was present to accept the award in his absence due to a broken leg. McClinton was also a judge for the 4th annual Independent Music Awards to support inde- pendent artists’ careers, McClinton is the star of the musical documentary: “Rocking the Boat: A Musical Conversation and Journey” by Hawaii-based film maker Jay Curlee. The fea- ture includes interviews and per- formances by McClinton, Marcia Ball, Rodney Crowell, Stephen Bruton, Wayne Toups, Jimmy Hall, Paul Thom, Jeffrey Steele, Mel Fitzmundson and ‘Teresa James. Sometime author, musi- cian, sheriff and 2006 Texas gubernatorial canclidate Kinky Friedman also stars. The film was selected by the 2007 USA Film Festival and 2007 Breckenridge Festival of Film, won Best Documentary Feature at the 2007 Woods Hole Film Festival and won Best Music Documentary at the 2007 Lone Star International Film Festival Tightening radio formats may have offered fewer opportunities for his expansive musical approach, yet McClinton solid- ified his loyal fol- lowing with his relentless touring, and his annual Delbert McClinton & Friends Sandy Beaches Cruise every January in the Caribbean. Then last year, when Delbert “came roaring out of the gate on Nothing Personal,” as Rolling Stone put it, his stature as one of the living, icons of genuine American music returned to the forefront. The album debuted on five Billboard charts: Hot 200 Albums, Blues, Country, Independent and Internet Sales. What's the secret behind his newfound success? “Life is] better than it's ever been for me,” McClinton explains. ‘The splash made by Nothing Personal has given McClinton *a great confidence” that makes Room ‘To Breathe sound like it could be a personal best. But with both his characteristic modesty as well as the moxie of a man on top of his game, Delbert shies away from claiming his latest as his greatest. “I think that it isa perfect record to follow up Nothing Personal with,” he notes. “Im not sure I've made the best record yet that I will ever make. And that in and of itself is a great feeling, because as long as I've been doing this, I still every day feel like 1 can do better. And that’s pretty amazing to me, because most peo- ple either burn out or stop doing it all the time by now. So far [have not lost the inspiration; it's getting, ‘even better for me. Iam the luckiest man you know.” So come for the singing and playing, and stay a little longer for the great harmonica work, and enjoy listening to the luckiest man you know at House Of Blues at arefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, SC, as Delbert McClinton - and Jim Quick & Coastline Band - gives comfort to the happy masse: on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Doors ‘open 7:00 p.m, For info call 843- 272-3000; for tickets call 1-877-598- 8497; or visit www.livenation.com . VIVVVIVVVVVVVVVIVIVTVaaawase Woo'siayesoundsawoy: TC9E-BET-EVB PWomesp MALL 114-A Hwy. 17 N. Surfside Shopping Center Surfside Beach, SC 29575 Mon - Fri: 9. am to 6 pm Sat: 10. am to 5 pm Antiques Avon Collectibles Country Decor Fabrics Glassware Handbags Jewelry Sports Memorabilia & Collectibles Unique Handmade Crafts Vintage Items Wood Products WoodWick Candles dese coves tee tete teva de te tent ceer tree26 APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 COAST.SC =} t t = gf Compiled by House Of Blues ~ North Myrtle Beach 843-272-3000 * North Charleston Coliseum 843-529-3000 Fillmore Charlotte (704) 549-5555 + “Time Warner Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek 919-831-6400 Demat Camaros Sa 4/24 Delbert McClinton House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC Att cold Sa 4/24 Kevin Hart Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC terre ete ed Carrie Underwood ‘The Crown Center Fayetteville, NC = a: NIGHT LIFE & Semaine PO Sr . ent CALENDAR: April brian Mt Howe Amos's Southend 704-377-6874 * Bi-Lo Center 864-467-0008 * Colonial Life Arena 803-576-9200 * Crown Center 910-138-4100 Ovens Auditorium 704-335-3100 * Time Warner Music Arena (formerly Bobcats Arena) 704-522-6500 Gospel Brunch Uptown Amphitheatre at The Musie Factory (704) 349-2583 «Verizon WirelGes amnphicneater 708-5i0-1292The ee er | OO eerereree= oo , ' F 4/23 Trace Adkins. House Of Blues. N. Myrtle Beach, SC A Musical Celebration Of F-Sa 4/23-24 Widespread Panic TWC Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC ran - ray with Jim Quick & Coastline Band Re ltl Sa 4/24 Firehouse Amos’s Southend Charlotte, NC i Lined Drpetlatatdaohd papel 7 Su 4/25 Thirty Seconds to Mars Uptown Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC 4 rs Tu 4/27 Ben Harper & The Relentless 7 House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC Roe a ee ong with Alberta Cross enue bu ue ae 4/28 Porcupine Tree Amos's Southend Charlotte, NC I RACE ADKINS 5 Celebrity Chef Series: The Neelys Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC Iegernieities Music Tour: House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beacl Rta, a orn’s Ballroom Blitz featuring 2cents & Souls Harbor Friday April 23 Jagermeister Music eis The Fillmore Charlotte Charlotte, NC Doors Open 7:30pm Korn’s Ballroom Blitz featuri ‘cents & Souls Harbor $42.50 Advance / $45.50 Day of Show HIM plus Special Guests: * “House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC 465, ey: We Uae The Fallen, Dommin, and Drive A Honor Society: Here Comes The Fillmore Charlotte Charlotte, NC Trouble Tour Five Finger Death Punch House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC 5 . with Drowning Poo! and Lacuna Coil With Jim Quick & Coastline Band Widespread Panic Bi-Lo Center Greenville, SC Saturday April 24 ‘Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers TWC Music Pavilion@Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC Doors Open 7.00pm ‘and Joe Cocker Colt Ford House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, $C $20.00 Advance / $23.00 Day of Show Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC and Joe Cocker Minus the Bear The Fillmore Charlotte Charlotte, NC and en ar If Relentiess with Special Guests Young The Giant and Everest ¥ Angels & Airwaves The Fillmore Charlotte Charlotte, NC Norah Jones Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC With Alberta Cross S0-A Tribute to Led Zeppelin House Of Blues Myrtle Beach, SC ‘il Tim McGraw North Charleston Coliseum —_N, Charleston, SC Tussday "April 27 “with special guests Lady Antebellum and Love & Theft Doors Open 7:00pm The Marshall Tucker Band House Of Blues. N, Myrtle Beach, SC $42.00 Advance / $45.00 Day of Show 5 Enrique Bunbury The Fillmore Charlotte Charlotte, NC Aqua Teen Hunger Force Amos’s Southend Charlotte, NC WKZQ Presents Jagermeister Music Tour: 5 Travis Tritt with Blackberry Smoke House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beacl e Rock & Rumble The Fillmore Charlotte Charfotte, NC orn s om tz Insane Clown Posse Uptown. protean ta acer Cratiote, NC Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper Uptown Amphitheatre@Music Factory Charlotte, NC Featuring 2cents & Souls Harbor Wicked Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC ‘Sunday May 2 The Ciel Story of the Witches of Oz: A Nee Musical jy MB Rocks Country: House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC Doors Open 7:00pm ‘The Long Sisters, City Limit, Madonna Nash and Brad Long $42.50 Advance / $45.50 Day of Show 5 Bamboozle Road Show Uponn Amphitheatre@Music Factory Charlotte, NC The Jeff Dunham (Comedy) ‘rown Center Fayetteville, NC s Wicked Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC 5/27 2010 Country Megaticket Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC Country Throwdown Tour featuring Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson and more 2010 Country Megaticket TWC Music Pavilicn@Walnut Creek’ Raleigh, NC é ‘Country Throwdown Tour featuring Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson and more Plus Special Guests Wicked Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC We Are The Fallen, Dommin, and Drive A une Tuesday May 4 6/2 Carol King/James Taylor: Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte, NC Doors Open 7:00pm ‘Troubadour Reunion $25.00 Advance / $28.00 Day of Show 6/4 — Brooks & Dunn: Last Rodeo Tour Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC with special guest Jason Aldean je ie 6/5 Brooks & Dunn: Last Rodeo Tour = TWC Music Pavilion@Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC with special guest Jason Aldean 6/10 The Disco Biscuits House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC 6/10 — Azia Ansari: Dangerously Delicious Tour Charleston Music Hall Charleston, SC With Drowning Pool and Lacuna Coil 6/11 Dropkick Murphys House OF Blues | NV Mytle Beach, SC 2 Phoenix iptown Amphithcatre@Music Factory Charfotte, N ‘War onsteomer 6/15 GWAR House Of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC ‘with Dirge Withinand Mobile Death Camp $23.00 Advance / $26.00 Day of Show Sa 6/19 Edwin McCain House Of Blues lyrtle Beach, St 6/24 Earth, Wind and Fire Uptown AmphithenieeMusic Fairy Charlotte, NC wW : Rascal Flatts fusic Pavilion@Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC with special guests Kellie Pickler and Chris Young Rascal Flatts Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC Friday May 7 with special guests Kellie Pickler and Chris Young Doors Open 8:00pm Chicago and The Doobie Brothers Uptown Amphitheate@Music Factory Charlotte, NC $19.50 Advance / $22.50 Day of Show prey Th 7/1 Phish TWC Music Pavilion@Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC A S| | 7/2 Phish Verizon Witeless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC Cryer er net eee an ee MES EXM| W7/21 Dave Matthews Band Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC Th 7/22. 2010 Vans Warped Tour Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC Pad cee I al EEE SEBCAROUM| 7/23 Santana Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC PAM Me can coe eee peereeeL-'1) with special guest Steve Winwood Ce A US August Tickets Call: fx RIT PRIN IG) © 8/2 RoxstarLneny Dank Mayhem festival TWC Music Pavilond’Walnut Cesk Raleigh, NC BEPC aol y . featuring KORN, Rob Zombie, Lamb of God, Five Finger Death PunchCOAST.SC St APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 27 By Christopher A. Huff Some Geeks Have All the Luck I play Dungeons & Dragons. That pretty much solidifies my status as a geek. No matter what else I do — paintball, photogra- phy, motoreycling — 1 will still be considered a geek because of my gaming inclinations. And throughout my long histo- ry of role-playing, I have to admit there is some truth to the stereo- types, There are plenty of players out there that make a gaming ses~ sion look like the cast of “Big Bang Theory” meets “Revenge of the Nerds.” However, I have also seen many exceptions to those CT gt Geek Strand preconceptions. I have met, and had the luxury to play with, pro- fessionals from all walks of life, including people who work for the military/government and do things they don’t like you to talk about. I have met and dated the unicorn-like “hot gamer chick.” I have met writers, civil servants, cops. artists, business owners and folks from all walks of life. However, | am nowhere near as lucky as this guy Zak, writer of the “Playing D&D with Porn Stars” blog. Ina story that could only come out of Hollywood, Zak started a D&D campaign with his fellow workers in the adult entertain- ment industry. Some of his regu- lar players include industry stars such as Mandy Morbid, Caroline Pierce and Satine Phoenix. Then he started blogging about his game sessions. Needless to say, when the geek community started hearing about this, the blog’s pop- ularity soared In today’s modern world, we know there are plenty of geek girls out there, but less face it, the ratio of guys to girls in geekdom is like $00 to 1. And this guy Zak plays D&D with five or six of them regularly...and they are hot. It is a geek fantasy come true. Even the girls not in the adult entertainment industry, like the extremely cute hairdresser, Frankie, are hot enough to make jocks wish they had signed up for the chess club instead of football. So...amazing...is this story, that now “Playing D&D with Porn Stars” has spun-off into their own little video show. “I Hit It With My Axe” is now being fea tured on The Escapist website. The weekly ten-minute episodes might not make sense to the causal observer, but to D&D gecks of all kinds, it is kind of an ESPN highlight reel for gamers. According to a comment in Zak’s blog, he is getting paid for the show. How much doesn’t mat- ter, because now he is not living out one D&D fantasy, by playing D&D with Por Stars” but he is also getting paid to do it. For more, check out www.dndwithpornstars blogspot com and — www.scapist- magazine.com/videos/view/i-hit- it-with-my-axe. Christopher Huff is an unrepen- tant geek living, writing and play- ing on the Grand Strand. You can learn more about him and his write ing at wwwpiratejournatism.com. Comments can be sent to chris@alternatives.se Even porn stars, like Mandy Morbid, can be a Dungeons & Dragons-playing geek. The Coach's Perspective By Thomas H. Swank, CBC Developing A Millionaire Mindset By Thomas H. Swank, CBC Did you know that less than 6% of all people in the United States eam more than $100,000 annually? Do you also know that less than 1% of all people earn more than $350,000? Are you one of them? Do you want to be? This latest statistical data clear~ ly supports previous reports that in the U.S. 99% of all wealth is con- trolled by less than 1% of the pop- ulation. Are you the least bit curi- ‘ous why this is? The answer isn’t as complex as you might think. It ties directly to the observation that I shared with you in my most recent article Creating Dynamic Marketing That Scores Big -~- about what it is that is standing between you and growing a million dollar business. The difference between you and the top 1% of wage earners all boils down to one single thing... they “think” different than you currently do. They think BIG and execute BIG... because they have learned how to develop a “Millionaire Mindset” Developing a Millionaire Mindset is a doable process that is available to anyone. There is no magic or luck involved, Like any- thing else in life that is worth pur- suing, you first have to want it and then be willing to do the work that it will take to learn and then become adept at the process. Learning to think differently is entirely about changing your “per- spective” and how you choose to view your world... and what’s pos- sible in it. If you are guilty of thinking small thus far in your life, take heart for you are not alone. You are only thinking small because you are using a narrow perspective to measure your success and progress in life. Changing your perspective relates to your ability to process your thinking from a larger frame of reference and to then compre- hend how to take action regarding the differences that become appar- ent to you, Simply stated, it’s the art of leaming how to think BIG! The probability is realistically high that leaming how to think bigger will result in the creation of a “million dollar idea” for your business. This is the very innovation that I have been referring to these past several articles. The first step in thinking bigger is to press beyond your cur- rent self limiting beliefs and first start thinking bigger. Right now your business is doing what everyone else in your field is doing. That’s why your prospects and customers are ¢ paring you with your competition based solely on “price”. You may view yourself and your business enterprise as being the greatest thing since sliced bread... and just maybe you are. However, your prospect isn’t seeing it or otherwise experiencing it The problem stems back to your thinking. You are in business because you have a passion for and love what you do ~ or you have training and experience and are very good at what it is that you do. Part of the reason that you chose to g0 into business was because you could see a real “need” for the product or service that you provide. Your belief system told you then and is still telling you now that people “need” what you've got. This is wrong thinking and it will get you no where fast. I just’ can’t emphasis this enough... people don’t buy what they “need” — they buy what itis that they WANT! So, what if you are a typical golfer who wages the battle of breaking 100 season after season’? You know that you “need” some golf lessons if you are going to ever get any better at the game that you love. But you keep putting it off because the cost of lessons really isn’t in you budget and your thinking tells you that it's going to be boring laborious work beating balls on the driving range with an instructor. Admittedly you're enamored by the professional golfers on TV pitching that hot new driver, but that’s not in the budget either. Well at least not logically. Then the weekend rolls around... and your best bud smokes his drives past you by 30 yards, hole after hole all afternoon long with his brand new driver. When your round of golf is finished there isn’t any question what you are going to do next sehead straight for the pro-shop and immediately buy that hot new driver because you WANT it. In fact your thinking now is that you just ean’t live without it. Oh by the way, while you were at the golf course the book store at the mall called to let your wife know that the $18.95 self improve- ment book that was on back order, had finally arrived. As she was leaving the mall, your wife walked past the display window of the upscale shoe store where she spied an incredible gorgeous pair of red pumps from a top named European designer, While she really didn’t “need” another pair of fashion shoes — her thinking rationally justified how the red pumps would be the perfect match for her red cocktail dress and how utterly stunning she would look at your upcoming corporate outing... and how proud you would be of her. Cha-ching... your wife WANTED those $200 design- er red pumps. Do you sce how this works? You've done it, we've all done it and most importantly your prospects and customers will do it too — if they can find and then see the extraordinary value that your products and services provide. However, if you are going to truly be successful in helping your potential customers to discover how great your busi you are going to have to first change the way that you think. You must make the paradigm shift and attitude adjustment from why people “need” your products and services, to. comprehending how your prospects and customers are thinking about their problem — and what it is that they WANT your business to do for them in the process of solving their problem. When you can craw! inside of your prospects head and honestly under- stand their thinking... you will have taken a giant first step in growing your business and the process for developing a million- aire mindset. In the next issue: How to duplicate your suecess again and again. Copyright © 2010 Developing Forward/Thomas H. Swank, CBC/ All Rights Reserved. About the Author: Is your business stuck, “struggling” 10 grow or just tying to survive? Is everything else in life controlling yours? Top ranked Business Coach Tom Swank can help you “Auract more cus- tomers... Generate more income... Live more life." Register to receive Tom business improve- ment articles and free “Special Report” at www.Developing- Forward.com.By Kelley show in the front parking lot of Barefoot Landing on Sunday, May 2nd. The show will tie into the “Pounding the Pavement and The Myrtle Beach Porsche Club will hold its second annual car Enjoy a one-of-a kind shopping experience in a relaxed boardwalk atmosphere surrounding a 27-acre lake. Over 100 specialty and retail shops, 15 restaurants and numerous exciting attractions. Pooch Pageant” event, which takes place Saturday, May 1. Both are fundraisers for the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach and will MENTION THIS AD FOR: 10% OFF ENTIRE PARTY LUNCH OR DINNER CHECK! *Excludes alcoholic beverages. ep Nfepwyeunyee — ecmss. 4 by SLI CLLILOAF L. oe RETAIL SHOP OPEN DAILY GREG NORMAN COLLEC EEL The Host Affordable Fine Dining Restaurant in All of. Marble Beach... * Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Myrtle Beach * Best Place For Happy Houy * Most Romantic Restaurant * Best Place For Dessert Relax and enjoy/the casual atmosphere on the deck dnd a the breathtaking/waterfront view! oir up (or LUNCH ONTHE DECK... a sy OPEN FOR LUNCH 7 Days A Week ffam-3pm Golf Digest 361-0000 help kick off “Be Kind to Animals” Week Customers can check out the various styles of over 20 Porsches located in the parking lot by the Welcome Center. With a donation, they will be able to vote on their favorite car. Prizes will be given away throughout the show, which takes place from noon until 4 p.m. For more information, call Kim Kelley at 843-272-8349 or Rocky Holliday at 843-450-8884 Porsche Carrera GT. By Kim Kelley June | starts SummerFest! at Barefoot Landing. Summer- Fest!, a three month celebration, of summer includes free fire- works every Monday night at 10:15 p.m. over the lake. Nightly boardwalk entertainers. include clowns, magicians, musicians, stilt walkers, a unicyclist and comedian and kids karaoke! Entertainers are located through- out Barefoot Landing and will do tricks, balloon animals, face painting and much more! A weekly strolling boardwalk parade takes place every Wednesday starting at 7 pam. by the Ala 1a Theatre. A band, mascots, live animals, clowns, pirates, and oth- ers join in to wander through Barefoot Landing and entertain, play 9 %e and just have fin. > 9 The first weekend of fF SummerFest! brings additional excitement with a Pirate Festival. Saturday, June 5 and will be a pirate invasion with folks dressed up as pirates, a pirate costume contest for kids and adults, storytelling, fortune telling, free tattoos for the kids, a treasure hunt, a kids pirate dance and karaoke party and other swash buckling events all week- end, Most activities are free to the public and include free park- ing. For more details, visit www.barefootlanding.com or call 843-272-8349.COAST.SC OAaSE APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 United Way of Horry County Sponsors May Day for Seniors By Julie Kopnicky United Way of Horry County is asking the community to help with a program called Make Someone's May Day! Over 1,000 bags were delivered to elder- ly shut-ins during last year’s May Day pro- gram, The volunteers got plenty of smiles from the seniors when the baskets were delivered. United Way is in its ninth year of the program. United Way, Myrtle Beach Mall and Easy Radio have gone green with recy- clable shopping bags to be filled this year with a goal of 1,000 bags. ‘The purpose of the May Day program is to provide goodies and personal items to homebound seniors identified by United Way Community Partners, Horry County Council on Aging and Mobile Meals. Horry County Council on Aging and Mobile Meals of the Grand Strand provides a meal program for homebound seniors throughout the coun- ty. These clients receive a nutritious hot meal delivered to their door five to seven days a week by an ageney volunteer. United Way of Horry County, Myrtle Beach Mall and Easy Radio will provide the number of bags your company, organization or school would like to fill. You may also pick up bags at Uptown - Home of Carolina Improv, Bass Pro Shop and JCPenney, all located in the Myrtle Beach Mall. Simply fill these bags with some suggested items then deliver your bags to "May Day Central" at the Myrtle Beach Mall Office no later than Wednesday, April 28 (Mall office Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30 am. - 5 pm). All items must be new, unused and not opened. For more information on how your com- pany, school or organization can become involved, contact the United Way office by calling 347-5195 or_~—email uwofhe@secoast.net. To download the May Day form, visit United Way's website at www.unitedwayhe- se.org. Hair Cutting Fundraiser For Grand Strand Humane Society By Cara Gibbs The Grand Strand Humane Society had partnered with R. Cribb The Salon for a hair cutting fundraiser. On Monday, May 3 the Grand Strand Humane Society and R. Cribb The Salon will host a hair cutting fundraiser at Broadway at the Beach next to Margaritaville from 12 noon - 5 p.m Five professional hair stylists from R. Cribb The Salon will be on hand to give hair cuts for a $10 minimum donation to the Grand Strand Humane Society. Appointments are not necessary and people will be taken on a first come first served basis. Salon staff will also be giving out samples of the new line of John Paul Pet Products. The John Paul Pet Products line was created by John Paul Dejoria, the cofounder of Paul Mitchell. John Paul Pet Products are not test- ed on animals and are formulated to have the correct pH levels to suit all animals. Grand Strand Humane Society staff and volunteers will be there with adoptable dogs collecting pet food and supplies. Proceeds benefit the Grand Strand Humane Society. R.Cribb The Salon is a Paul Mitchell focus salon that works hard to create an experience for their guests and to create the cut, color and style they will love, Their experienced driven staff creates an unforget- table guest experience with every visit. The Grand Strand Humane Society takes in animals brought in by the City of Myrile Beach Animal Control as well as those brought into the shelter by members of the community. The Society is committed to pro- viding excellent guest service to its visitors as well as the best care possible for the ani- mals in the community. Restaurant & Business Expo to Offer Beer and Wine Garden, Entertainment By Naney Gray The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Restaurant & Business Expo 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center (Exhibit Halls B and C). Event highlights include a beer and wine garden, live entertain- ment, food and beverage sam- pling and networking. The expo is free and open to the public. The event helps businesses gain exposure to market their products and services and intro- duces residents and visitors to the variety of businesses and restaurants operating along the Grand Strand. More than 100 businesses will be exhibiting including banks, health care, hotels, retail- BUSINESS C TUYATLL BEACH ABEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ers, theaters, community agen- cies and restaurants. Many exhibitors will offer giveaways and door prizes for those visiting their booths. At least 20 restaurants will be serving scrumptious samples of their delicious dishes. Tickets can be purchased for food sam- pling. Food samples will range from $1-$3 each, Participating _restaurants include Benjamin’s Bakery/Surf Side Subs, Big Ass Sandwich Company & Saloon, The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro, Carolina Quench, Chick- fil-A (10th Avenue North), Chili's Bar & Grill, Drunken Jack’s Restaurant & Lounge, East Coast Concessions, Gauchao Brazilian Steakhouse, Hard Rock Cafe, Harry & David, High Hammock/Maverick Seaside Kitchen, Home Plate Sports Grill, Hyman Vineyards, Inlet Affairs Banquet & Catering, Jack DeBruhl’s BBQ, Sticky Fingers, Thoroughbred’s Chophouse & Seafood Grille, Tommy Bahama Restaurant and — Wedgefield Plantation Country Club. Two honors will be presented American Composer’s Music Featured in Spring Choral Concert By Mona L. Prufer Coastal Carolina University’s Chamber and Concert Choirs will present a spring concert fea- turing the work of contemporary ‘American composer Morten Lauridsen at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26 in Wheelwright Auditorium, General admission is $9; alumni, senior citizens (65+) and Osher Lifelong Institute Members, $7; teens (II through 17), $3; and children (10 and under) are admitted free. The featured work of the con- cert is Lauridsen’s “Lux Acterna,” a quasi-Requiem that had its world premiere in 1997 with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. The concert will also include pieces by Schubert, Schumann, Mozart. The CCU Chamber and CCU Concert Choirs are both directed by Terri Sinclair, director of choral activities. CCU voice fac- ulty, Patti Edwards, Ann Benson, David Bankston and Jeffery Jones will perform as well. There will also be a special guest performance by Vocal Edition, a group of local singers under the direction of Kraig McBroom, director of choral activities at Carolina Forest High School. Selected members of the Long Bay Symphony will accompany select performances. For tickets or more informa- tion, call the Wheelwright Box Office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 843- 349-2502. at the expo: the Exhibitors ‘Award, which recognizes the tee. best exhibit as selected by exhibitors, and the Restaurant Award, which recognizes the 843-916-7276 best dish as judged by a commit- For more information, call or visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Contact Mary Bradley @ 843.449.8708 or Order Online! www.mrsbradleyspecanpies.comAPRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 COAST.SC By Dariel Bendin Who doesn’t love this time of year in Myrtle Beach? Sun- drenched beaches are breezy and warm, Temperatures average in the low eighties. Shopkeepers open their doors to bring in the outside. Locals and visitors fill the deck: and patios of their favorite eateries while music fills the air all along the Grand Strand. With May also comes the begin- ning of festival season, and this year looks to be bigger than ever It’s Myrtle Beach MayFest and there’s something happening every single weekend. On Saturday, May 1, get ready for the Arts & Film Celebration. Thi family- friendly event that starts at 10 a.m and goes until 10 p.m, It’s taking place at the former Myrtle Square Mall site between 23rd Avenue North and 27th Avenue North. This is one big parking lot; be sure to bring chairs so you can kick back and enjoy the outdoor movies and live entertainment, By 10 a.m. the arts and crafts vendors will be set up and ready for you, along with hot dog, barbecue, lemonade and other food vendors Running from 10:30 a.m. until noon is the computer-animated is a fre Blues guita Tinsley Ellis performs at 6 p.m, movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” on the outdoor high quality digital LED screen. In the film, a teenager's food replicator invention runs amok, causing bizarre weather including purple clouds that rain cheeseburgers, a spaghetti tornado and a storm of hotdogs. Whew! From I] a.m, to | p.m., you can take photos and meet British actress Catherine Bell, known for her work as Denise Sherwood of Army Wives” and attorney Major Sarah MacKenzie on JAG. The celebrity meet & greet for Alex Meraz is from noon until 3 p.m. Meraz, if you've been living under a rock, plays Paul, the hot- tempered werewolf in the film. New Moon, which is the sequel to the 2008 blockbuster Twilight. The younger set may be more interested in the character meet & greets with Barbie and Spiderman also from noon to 3 p.m. Live entertainment starts at 1:30 with lowcountry bluesman Shrimp City Slim and his band. Enjoy this 3 p.m, The second outdoor film, Twilight (PG-13), begins at 3:30. You'll want to be there early enough to hear Alex Meraz’ per- sonal introduction, Fvilight is the first in the Twilight Saga film eries, which was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. In a nutshell, this is the story of teenager Bella ‘Swan, played by Kristen Stewart and vampire Edward Cullen, emulated and adapted his brand of electric blues. It was at Clapton’s request that Guy later joined the '24 Nights! all-star blues guitar lineup at London's Royal Albert Hall. Buddy Guy is going to electrify Myrtle Beach MayFest. The 10 p.m, fireworks show isn’t going to be the only incendiary show that night. We gonna rock! Five-time Grammy winner and mentor to Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy headlines at played by Robert Pattinson. Human-vampire relationships almost never work out Hard-rockin’ blues guitarist Tinsley Ellis takes the stage at 6 p.m, Named one of today’s premier blues/rock players by Billboard magazine, the Atlanta native is sure to deliver a blistering set of electric blues, Headlining this inaugural MayFest event is five-time Grammy winner and 23-time W.C. Handy Blues award winner Buddy Guy. The Louisiana-born musician moved to Chicago in 1957, where he began playing with some of the best players around, including Muddy Waters. Guy expanded traditional blues to include his own six-stri lectrified rock licks. He signed with Chess Records shortly after that, but the label wouldn't allow him to record his own style of blues. Performing and recording with renowned harp man Junior Wells in the late sixties and seventies, Guy finally established a mainstream reputation for musicianship. Touring throughout the United Kingdom, rockers like Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones 0 p.m. is your opportunity to meet and photograph actress Catherine Bell,COAST.S.C. Other Mayfest Events + Saturday, May 15 Beach Music Festival Downtown Myrtle Beach (Ocean Blvd, between 8th Ave. N. and 9th Ave. N.) Ben E. King, Maurice Williams & the Zodiaes, National Shag Dance Champions and more. Free. + Saturday May 22 Beach Blast Christian Music Festival Former Myrtle Square Mall site ‘Toby Mac, Kutless, The Afters, KJ-52, David Nasser. Tickets $18 - $30. = May 28 - 31 Memorial Day Weekend Former Myrtle Square Mall site Buzz Aldrin, NASA Astronaut and "Dancing With The Stars" celebrity, American Idol Season 6 Winner Jordin Sparks and Mitchel Musso from Hannah Montana, Free. ‘The children’s movie, “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” plays at 10:30 a.m. on the outdoor sereen. 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ALTERNATIVES Alternatives « GX@S3 ARS ics News MagazinesAPRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 LS COAST.SC eS ee 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, ete House of Blues, 4640 Hwy 17-8, N. Myrtle Beach, 843-272-3000 * www.hob.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/e hapters/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 atmosphere (Class for new dancers is from 6 to Tp.m.) Grand Strand Senior Center (1268 2st Ave N., Myrtle Beach) 843-497-0470 or 843-650-2043 Now Showing at The Palace Theatre: The spellbinding and magical Le Grande Cirque brings top class entertainment to Myrtle Beach, ‘The show is per- fect for all ages. Tickets are available at the Visitors Center, Also, Spirit of the Dance presents The Magical Spirit of Ireland featuring the Irish Tenors on stage now in the Show Room. Calll the Theatre Box Office at 800-905-4228 or 843-448-0588 for more information! Myrtle Beach Stamp Club Ist Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m, Grand Strand Senior Center, 1268 21st Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, 843-337-0087. Canal St. Recreation Center Senior Bingo, Tuesday: 10 a.m-12 p.m, 12p.n.-2 p.m, FREE, bring a small gift to share 843-918-1485 Pe et ee Ce Ge ae ek rnc a Luigis 7 Italian Restaurant Every Friday Night: Live Entertainment. Enjoy a great meal while local favorite Larry Tanelli pays tribute to Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Lugi's is located 621 Church St. in Conway. 488-1190, Reservations suggested VEW 10804 Friday night dinner Dinner and live musie, 6 p.m. Seating limited, reservations by Thurs. required. $8 per person, music only, 7p.m. $3 per person. Highway 57, Little River, $.C. 843- 399-0877 Georgetown of the Late 19th & 20th Century - Rice Museum. The exhibit chronicles George- town’s transition from rice production to lumber, livestock, & shipping. Georgetown, SC. M.S, 10 a.m.-4:30 pam, 546-7423 Canal St. Recreation Center Special Needs Workout Tues. & Thurs. 11 am-12 pm. A unique workout program for ind viduals with special needs. $5 city resident/$8 non-city resident, 843- 918-1485 Rape Crisis Center, Adolescent & Adult Support Groups for Survivors of Sexual Assault Thursday evenings at 3:30 p.m, Myrtle Beach & Conway 448-7273 or 448-31 CURRENT EVENTS: April 23 South Strand Awards Banquet Inlet Affairs Elegant dinner buffet, musical entertainment, cash bar. $45/per- son or $80/couple. Portion of pro- ceeds to charity of choice for each award recipient (Jean P. McDowell Award: Johnnie Bellamy; Olin “Frosty” Junkin Award: Rod Smith). For tickets email jonbet- ty404@aol.com www southstrandrepublicans.com April 24 Yard Sale Mania! Aquatic & Fitness Center 8 a.m, - 12 noon, 1100 2nd Ave., North Myrtle Beach, $.C. www.nmb.us/afc 843-281-3737 April 24 - 25 Days at the Docks Holden Beach Under the Bridge at Holden Beach, N.C. Saturday 9 a.m, - 5 p.m. 9 am. - 4 p.m, 50+ arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment, “Bopple race (Sunday, 3 p.m.) www. HBMerchants.com 910-842-3828 April 24 FAME Festival Historie Downtown Myrtle Beach Broadway between 4th & 6th Avenues North, 10 a.m, - 10 p.m, Food vendors, artists, musicians, entertainers, FAME Idol Showcase, My Buddy Todd, Sista Otis, Gabbie Rae, HaHa the Clown, Hawaii’s Chief Kamu, face painting, children’s activiti www.myrtlebeachfamefes April 25 — September 26 Barbara Burgess-John Dinkelspiel Collection of Southern Art Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum Fifty-three works of art by more than a dozen Souther artists or artists whose subject matter is Southern including works by William Clarke, James Denmark, Jonathan Green Aaron Henderson and Corrie MeCallum. 3100 8, Ocean Bivd., Myrtle Beach, S.C. www. MyrtleBeachArtMuseum. org 843-238-2510 April 26 Spring Concert Coastal Carolina University Featuring work by Morten Lauridsen, Wheelwright Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. general admission $9; alumni, seniors, OLLI members $7; teens $3; chil- dren 10 and under, free. 843-349-2502 April 27 - May 27 Marshland Exhibition Sunset River Marketplace Group show featuring oil paint- ngs, watercolors, sculptures and clay art inspired by the region’s marshlands. Richard Dixon, Jim Comer, Ramona B.Bendin, Brenda Behr, Ortrud Tyler. 10283 Beach Drive (N.C. 179), Calabash, N.C. www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com 910-575-3999 sy April 29 - May 27 Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Juried Exhibition Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum The 13th annual WACG Juried Exhibition combines works of pro- fessional and amateur regional artists. This springtime favorite offers a diverse display of oils, watercolors, mixed media, cerar ics, sculpture, etc, Over $2,500 in prize money awarded. 3100 S. Ocean Bivd., Myrtle Beach, S.C. www. MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org 843-238-2510 May 1 Myrtle Beach Mayfest Arts & Film Celebration Free event! 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Food, arts & crafts vendors; out- door movie Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs; celebrity meet & greet Catherine Bell, Alex Meraz; character meet & greet Barbie, Iron Man; Shrimp City Slim; out- door movie The Twilight Saga: New Moon; Tinsley Ellis; headline act Grammy winner, blues gui- tarist Buddy Guy. Kings Hwy between 23rd & 27th Ave. N. (Former Myrtle Square). www.myrtlebeachmayfest.com May I Autism Awareness Jamboree Jersey Mike’s - Conway 10. a.m - 2 p.m.. Free event fea- turing public safety vehicles, inflatables, dunking booth, autistic assistance dogs, games, food entertainment and more. Parker Plaza, 2676 Church St., Unit B. 843-365-6453, May 1 Art & Music Art Walk! Downtown Conway, $.C. Downtown Conway will be alive with Art and Musie all day! Start your walk at the Conway Farmer’s Market. It opens at 8 a.m. Their new location on Laurel Street brings fresh fruits and veggies, local art and live bluegrass music right downtown! The Create! Conway Art Walk and the Rivertown Music and Art Festival begin at 10 a.m. Painting demos, glass blowing demos, pottery demos, a wine tasting, Eco Boat Tours, live music and downtown dining and shopping are all within a three block area. Goes until 8 p.m. conwayartdistrict.blogspot.com Monthly Meeting 6-8 p.m. at the Myrtle Beach Shrine Club, 9589 N Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, 8.C. Speakers will be Tim Scott, candi- date for US Congressional Distriet #1, and Bill Connor, candidate for SC LT. Governor. www.carolinapatriots.org 843-361-9997 May & Mayfest on Main North Myrtle Beach Main Street, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Live Entertainment; Eddie Money, Bar - Kays, Tams, Paul Grimshaw Band. Food & craft vendors, children’s area, Corvette Club ear show. www.nmb.us May 10 - June 18 Art Show Franklin Square Gallery 130 East West Street, Southport, N.C. Members Show with featured painter Linda Drye and featured Potter Denise Brucker. Gallery hours: Monday through Saturday, 10am. - 5 p.m, Free admission, www.franklinsquaregall 910-457-5450 com, May 14 Taste! Gourmet Expo Myrtle Beach Convention Center Gourmet Trade Show & Expo Cooking demos, seminars, special- ty foods, celebrity chefs Guy Fieri and Aaron McCargo, Jr. (Food Network); Fabio Viviani (Top Chef); Cooking Just-4-Kidz; wine, beer, spirits and seafood bar; fire entrance; tickets required for selected portions of event. 2101 Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, S.C. www.tasteshows.com May 15 Myrtle Beach Mayfest Beach Music Festival Free event! 10am. ~ 10 p.m Performances by Ben E. King, Billy Scott & the Party Prophets, Cornell Gunter Coasters, Embers, Jim Quick & Coastline, Mark Roberts & Breeze, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, National Shag Dance Champions, Meet & greet Cake Boss Buddy Valastro. Food, arts & crafts vendors, fire- works finale. Ocean Blvd. between 8th & 9th Ave. N. www.myrtlebeachmayfest.com ea chance ke ukecn cara ROC Se eed eet ak LU Ee eee UCC: ee Ct ee Un an Cee CRE et Cece Coast and Alternatives go to press every other Thursday. Visit us on the web at: www.myrtlebeachalternatives.com.COAST.SC APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 Summer Art Workshops for Children at Franklin Square By Paula Thommen Elementary and middle school children have a chance to learn about the arts in two hands-on classes this summer sponsored by Associated Artists of Southport. Children ages seven through 12 can join instructor Katrina Fairbank for painting classes at Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, N.C. Participants will leam about some famous artists and how to work in their styles using a variety of media such as printmaking, collage, watercolor, aerylic painting and pastels. Artists include Picasso, Warhol, Monet, Van Gogh, DaVinci, Pollack and others. The first ses- sion is July 6, 7 and 8 and July 13, 14 and 15. The second session is July 20, 21 and 22 and July 27, 28 and 29. Classes are held upstairs at the gallery and run from 3:30 to 6p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays. The cost is $30 per session, Call 910-540-4695 to register. Pottery Classes with Kimberly Smittle Caroon, for children eight and up, cover various aspects of hand-building, including the use of molds and objects from nature, as well as firing and glazing clay. Classes are held at the Pottery Studio directly behind Franklin Square Gallery at 130 E. Pie Manufacturing Facility To Open In Georgetown By Kara Borie The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Georgetown County have announced that The Charleston Pie Man LLC will locate its new operation in Georgetown County. The $500,000 invest- ment is expected to generate 80 new jobs. “Demand for the pies has grown quickly, and I expect it to continue to grow as we enter more markets. This new facility will allow us to meet demand and get our pies to ‘our customers wherever they might be. This new manufacturing operation represents an important first step for us, and we look for- ward to growing here. We appreciate all the support we've received from state and local officials,” said Toby Simmons, owner and founder of The Charleston Pie Man, The Charleston Pie Man will open a new pic manufacturing operation in Georgetown County to assemble and prepare its pies. The company has leased two facilities in the area, one in Pawleys Island and the other in Georgetown. The company plans to build on its regional pie business and enter markets all across the U.S. “Small businesses are a fundamental d er of employment opportunities for South Carolinians and citizens across the nation. The success of The Charleston Pie Man shows how a kitchen concept can be turned into a thriving business. The company’s growth from a one-man operation into a manufacturing business that will employ dozens of people and have a broad market reach demonstrates that South Carolina pro- vides the foundation fundamental to growing any business. Congratulations to Toby Simmons and The Charleston Pie Man and best wishes for continued success,” said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce. “We are delighted The Charleston Pie Man has created its home in Georgetown County with bakery locations in both Pawleys Island and Georgetown,” said Georgetown County Council Chairman Johnny Morant. “We are excited they will occupy buildings in multiple locations with- in our county to provide job opportunities for residents to find a quality job with a growing company. The Charleston Pie Man is an entrepreneurial business with rapid growth potential so it is a pleasure to weleome them to the Georgetown County business commu- nity.” The Charleston Pie Man is in the process of hiring for the positions now. Anyone interested in job opportunities with the company should contact the Georgetown Workforce Center at 843-546- 8581 or the company at 843-314-3570, or by fax at 843-314-3571. The Charleston Pie Man is the creation of Toby Simmons, who went from making his pies at home and selling them at local West Street in Southport, N.C. The cost is $30 per child per session. The first session is June 17 and 18 with glaze dates on July 8 and 9, The second session is July 15 and 16 with glaze dates July 29 and 30. Hours are 9:30 am. to 12 noon. Class size is limited, To register or for questions call Kimberly Smittle Caroon at 910-540- 0007 Monday through Friday between am. and 2:30 p.m. These summer workshops are funded in part by the Brunswick Arts Council. farmers markets to opening a bakery in Charleston. Even as his success has grown, Simmons has continued to use the freshest ingredients to make his pies. For more information about the company, please isit www.thecharlestonpieman.com Rabies Clinic Set For April 24 By Cara Gibbs The Grand Strand Humane Society has. scheduled a rabies clinic on Saturday, April 24. In conjunetion with DHEC’s Spring Rabies Clinics, the community will be able to get a rabies shot for only $3 In addition to the $3 rabies shot, pet owners will be able to get the DHPP canine vaccine for $10, the feline FVRCP vaccine for $10 and a Bordetella vaccine for $10 The Rabies Clinic will be held at Coastline Pet Supply, 3530 Northgate Drive in Myrtle Beach from II a.m - 3 p.m, Along with the rabies clinic, there will be an adopt-a-thon, food, fun and much more. The Grand Strand Humane Society takes in animals brought in by the City of Myrtle Beach Animal Control as well as those brought into the shelter by members of the community. The Society is com ted to providing excellent guest service to its visitors as well as the best care possi- ble for the animals in the community. Networking Group 8216 Devon Court in Myrtle Beach, $.C Blue Crab Festival Seeks Celebrates Second Anniversary By Blakely Jenkins The social networking program of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, gsSCENE, will cel- ebrate its second anniversary 5-7 p.m, Thursday, April 29, at The Boathouse in Myrtle Beach. The birthday bash, which is free and open to the public, will feature food, beverages and live entertain- ment by the Josh Brennon Band. New members and members who renew that evening are eligible to win prizes. Register at gsSCENE.com by April 28. The program offers constructive social networking, professional development and community engagement to young professionals in and around the Grand Strand. The group has grown to more than 500 members and has hosted events monthly including educa- tional seminars, socials, Shuckin’ on the Strand oyster roast and Kickin’ It for Charity kiekball tour- nament, For more information, visit gsSCENE.com or call 843-916- 7232. Mercy Care to Host Art Show By Kristen Wadsten Mercy Care will host an Art of Hospice Gallery Exhibition, titled Transformation. The exhibition will take place Wednesday, April 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mercy Care's Professional Center, located at This inaugural event serves as an introduction and launch of Mercy’s Professional Center as a gallery space for local artists whose work reflects Mercy’s service areas: hospice, palliative care, grief support for children and adults, and a specialized vet- erans program. Artists are asked to donate 30 percent of proceeds from the sale of artwork show- cased at Mercy's new facility. Mercy Care was founded in 1981 to bring a special program of caring to patients with life-lim- ing illnesses and families suffer- ing from loss. Mercy Care con- tinues to provide the highest quality of care to patients and their families dealing with advanced illness in Horry, Georgetown and Marion coun- ties. For more information, call 843-347-5500. Vintage Souvenirs For Archi The Blue Crab Festival of Little River, S.C. seeks souvenirs and printed material from past festivals. Organizers are interest- ed in preserving the festival his- tory. As an example, they frame T-shirts and display them in prominent locations to maintain constant visibility for the event. When items are selected for the Festival archives, the Festival presents the donor with a unique souvenir package. If you have an item for the fes- tival’s consideration, be sure it is identified with your name, address and phone number, and the year the item was produced. Identification is important. Leave your item or items at the Little River Chamber of Commerce office on Route 17 in Little River. Owners will be contacted by phone promptly. This year’s Blue Crab Festival is being held Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16 along the waterfront in Little River. For further information, call Craig Hill at 843-249-1682. 29th Rana Blue Grab Festival ‘The South's: reat street, Festival tle River, SC34 APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 COAST.SC Brunswick Big Band and Concert Band To Hold Free Concert at Sea Trail Convention Center By Karen Joseph The Sea Trail Convention Center will be filled with that “Big Band Sound” on Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m. when the Brunswick Big Band returns to the area for a free concert, In addition to featured vocalist and Sunset Beach resident Linda Ladrick, the Brunswick Concert Band will also be on the afternoon’s program. Sunset Beach residents are well acquainted with the Brunswick Big Band thanks to performances at Sunset at Sunset for the last two years and the Party in the Yard in the summer of 2009. “We're very excit- ed about this concert,” noted Big Band Director Frank Mahoney. “We were told our performance at the Party in Yard drew the largest audi- ence of the summer so it’s our pleas- ure to return to Sunset Beach, We know that the Sandpiper Bay com- munity will certainly come out to SUDOKU by Linda Thistle Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. e) Tele] Meal 11 ee es * Moderate »* * Challenging * * x HOO BOY! 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The Concert Band has been a Brunswick County staple since its creation in 1987, The concert at Sea Trail, the first joint venture of the two bands in the southern part of Brunswick County, is being underwritten by Carolyn Fargo Financial Advisory Team “Known throughout the arts com- munity and Brunswick County as a generous woman and supporter of the arts, Mrs, Felton’s support is appreciated more than we can sa expressed M rick, featured female vocalist with the Brunswick Big Band for the past two years, is a resident of Sandpiper Bay in Sunset Beach “Performing with the Big Band is great fun and having the opportunity to sing for my neighbors and friends makes this a very special event,” Ladrick said, A featured soloist for 20 years with the Haleyon Ensemble, a 24- member a cappella group based in Washingtonville, NY, Ms. Ladrick is celebrated for her expansive singing range. 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Truman officially opens the first White House two-lane bowling alley. President hower closed the alley in 1955 and tumed it into a mimeograph room, while President Nixon had @ one-lane alley installed underground directly beneath the North Portico entrance of the White House. *On April 28, 1897, the Chickasaw and Choctaw, two of the Five Civilized Tribes, become the first to agree to abolish tribal government and communal ownership of land, The other tribes soon followed, finally throwing open all of Indian Territory to white settlement *On May 1, 1926, Ford Motor Company becomes one of the first companies in America to adopt a five- day, 40-hour week for workers. Manufacturers all over the country soon followed Ford's lead, and the Monday-to-Friday workweek became standard practice + On May 2, 1933, the modem leg- end of the Loch Ness Monster is born when a sighting makes local news in the Scottish Highlands. 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GrandStrandEvents.com 843.626.7444APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 eaaste COAST.SC DSS and Elderly Care Facility Conspire to Hide Doris Holt By Paul Gable In the continuing saga of events that surround the Southern Holdings et al. y. Horry County et al. lawsuit, the South Carolina Department of Social Services and the Unicare Health Care. Facility in Columbia, S.C. continue to Keep the whereabouts of plaintiff Doris Holt hidden from her son James Spencer. Southern Holdings stockholders began filing tort claims last spring against federal, state and local govern- ment agencies and officials after becoming convinced that actions taken by these agencies and their poli- cy forming individuals constituted fraud on the court under color of law in the original Southern Holdings et al. v, Horry County et al lawsuit Tort claims were filed against fed- eral agencies in April 2009, Horry County agencies in early May 2009 and state of South Carolina agencies in June 2009, After the filing of the tort claims, DSS took custody of Doris Holt under false allegations of abuse by Spencer. On May 24, 2009, the Richland County Sheriffs Office was called to Doris Holt’s day care facility by a social worker named Jennifer Brewton. Brewton reported Brian Holt for adult abuse regarding purported new injuries to his mother, (Note: Doris Holt arrived at the care enter at 8 am., however, the Sherifl’s Office was not called until 3:25. p.m. Significantly, no medical reports were ever produced regarding that day to this date despite being subpocnacd. On July 24, 2009, wo Sherif Deputies arrived at 3:40 p.m. and took a report. After talking to Doris Holt and viewing the purported injuries the Sheriff Deputies found no probable cause to even make a follow up tele- phone call to her son, the alleged abus- er according to the Sheriff's Deputies incident report. Information for the incident report came from Jennifer Brewton, alleged- ly the social worker for Doris Holt. The report alleges that Holt comes to day care at various times with bruises and it concludes with the statement, ‘The complainant (Brewton) states she just wants this documented and possibly investigated to be sure the above vietim (Holt) is not being assaulted by her son.” In other words, these allegations are unsubstantiated and just setting the scene for an emergeney court order by DSS. To counter them, an affidavit by Juanita Flemming, owner and operator of Flemming’s Home Care was sub- mitted to the court, The date of the affidavit is August 3, 2009, “My company has been caring for Doris Holt twice-daily weekdays and twice-daily weekends for two and one-half hours per day since Mrs. Holt started attending the White Rock day care center in December 2008," said Flemming in her affidavit “There have never been any signs of abuse of Doris Holt during our involvement beginning in December 2008 to date.” On July 27, 2009, DSS case work- er Susan Stroman, without any e dence or medical reports, filed a com- plaint and affidavit and attempted to obtain a Court Order to take Doris Holt into protective custody. The Court Order was denied, On July 29, 2009, Stroman changed her affidavit, adding consid- erably sensationalized allegations into it without any further investigation into the ease or any new physical evi- dence or medical reports, Stroman submitted her complaint to a different Judge, according to the Clerk of Court records and obiained a protective order to take Doris Holt into custods South Carolina state kaw defini- tively makes such actions on Stroman’s part illegal. Rule 43 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure states: “Subsequent Applications for Order After Refusal, [any motion be made to any judge and be denied, in whole or in part, or be granted conditionally, no subsequent motion upon the same state of facts shall be made to any other judge in that action.” A court hearing was held on September 3, 2009 regarding the alleged abuse. The doctor and nurse, who allegedly examined Holt’s ini- tial alleged injuries, provided no medical report and failed to appear in court even though they were subpoe- naed to do so. Alternatives obtained an audiotape of the September court hearing. On it, the lawyer representing DSS can be clearly heard saying, “There is no evi- dence of abuse by Spencer of Holt.” However, the lawyer said Holt’s phys- ical condition had deteriorated to the point where Holt required 24 hour care and requested she continue in DSS custody. Spencer met with the court appointed Guardian ad Litem, Columbia attorney Sean Markham, after the September hearing. The two shared information on Holt. During, this meeting, Spencer noticed copies of three Alternatives articles on the Southern Holdings case included in the DSS files on Doris Holt. Spencer requested copies of the articles from Markham and followed up with an e-mail request to Markham ‘on October 1, 2009 “never received the copies of the newspaper articles on the case in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals that you found in the DSS file,” said Spencer in the e-mail, “Would you please e-mail ‘me the copies per our agreement?” “Forgot about the files,” said Markham in a reply e-mail, “I have no problem providing you those docu- ments and have attached them to this. email.” ‘The e-mail contained attachments of Alternatives articles on the Southem Holdings case dated July 18, 2009, February 2, 2009 and February 12, 2009. All three articles have the FAX number of the Richland County DSS office (803-714-7301) on the top along with the notation “RCDSS” after the number, verifying they were sent to Markham by Ds Not only did Stroman, represent- ing DSS, break the above quoted law, but having copies of newspaper arti cles on the court case Holt and Spencer are involved in appears to demonstrate ulterior motives on the part of DSS in taking custody of Holt. Spencer visited his mother at the nursing home on a regular basis after the court hearing. In mid-December 2009, Spencer found his mother with bruises on her face and arms. He reported the incident to the Columbia Police Department who dispatched officers Chatara and Arvelo on December 15, 2009 to the Unicare by Palmetto Senior Care Health Facility, where Holt was being housed. Spencer and plaintif Rodney Lail met the officers outside the facility to provide them with pictures of Holt with her injuries. The officers request- ed Spencer and Lail to accompany them inside the facility Once inside, head nurse Justine Udogwu insisted on speaking with the officers out of the hearing of Spencer and Lail. She and an unidentified black woman spoke with the officers. In separate sworn depositions taken on March 17, 2010, Officer Chatara, the responding officer and Officer Arvelo, the backup officer, both stated that Udogwu told them that Holt was being held in the facilty at the direction of DSS for possible abuse by Spencer and the investiga- tion was still open. Udogwu’s statement was blatantly untrue based on court records. In addi- jon, Udogwu refused to allow the 1 olficers to see Holt, second woman was identified ‘on the police report as DSS case work- er Susan Stroman, a Black female age approximately 50, However, Stroman isa white female age 30, Stroman was not the second person interviewed by police at the elderly care facility Both officers said the pictures would be probable cause for an inves- tigation and, had the false information about Spencer not been mentioned by Udogwu, they would have investigat- ed the incident further. Additionally, during the deposi- tions, both officers were asked if cither Spencer or Lail eaused any kind of disturbance or made any demands of the officers while at the UniHealth facility. Both officers answered “No” and added that everyone was cordial, cooperative and helpful. The officers also said they both got the impression that Udogwu was uncomfortable with Speneer and Lail being inside the nursing home, even though they were invited in by the officers and conducted themselves above reproach. This question was asked to counter allegations made by Stroman in a let- ter to Spencer dated December 18, 2009, The letter reads in part, “Mr, Spencer, the Department of Social Services has also been notified by Unitlealth of Columbia that you have come to the facility at 1:00 AM on 12/16/2009 with Law Enforcement demanding that Mrs, Holt be removed from Uniflealth due to your concerns that UniHealth has been abusing Mrs. Holt.” The statements made in the letter do not correlate with the times on the police report and do not correspond to sworn testimony provided by the offi- cers during their respective deposi- tions, Why did Udogwu insist on sepa- rating the officers from Spencer and Lail inside the facility, then, provide false information to the officers about Spencer? Why did Stroman write to Spencer two days later with inaccurate information about what took place at the Unihealth facility? Holt has since been removed from the UniHealth facility by DSS and the ageney refuses to tell Spencer the cur- rent location of his mother, her med- ical condition, provide medical records or allow him to visit. All of these actions are in violation of state law Title 44 Chapter 81 — Bill of Rights for Residents of long-term care facilities. All have been accomplished with- out due process of law. No medical evidence has ever been presented in court. The only sworn testimony ever provided by DSS in court has been by Stroman, which, according to the court transcript, were a list of unsub- stantiated allegations provided by her during the initial court emergency hearing in August 2009, This hearing was conducted afier Stroman changed her affidavit and obtained an emer- gency order from the second judge approached in violation of state law as discussed above. The real question here is how safe are normal citizens from the law enforcement and other government agencies supposedly established and run to protect them? In the case of Doris Holt, James Spencer, Rodney Lail and the other Southern Holdings plaintiffs, the con- clusion can be drawn that they are not safe at all, Humane Society, Tiger Preserve Partner for Fundraiser By Cara Gibbs The Grand Strand Humane Society has announced a fundraiser on Sunday, May 2 at the TIGERS. — Wildlife Preserve. Attendees will experi- ence up close and personal inter- action with baby tiger cubs and orangutans, They will also inter- act with Bubbles the elephant and witness a liger. Attendees will be wowed while viewing a tiger run and a tiger swim, There will also be a special appearance by the famous best friends, Roscoe the hound dog and Suryia the orangutan. The event begins at 4 p.m. The shelter will provide bus transporta- tion to the event from the Market Common on Johnson Avenue. Two bus trips will take attendees to the preserve, one at 3:15 and the other at 3:45. There will not be parking available at the Preserve. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served, In addition, each group will receive a picture disk docu- menting their adventure. Attendees for the event must be at least 12 years of age. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at the shelter, 3241 Mr. Joe White Avenue, Monda Tuesday, Wednesday 11 a.m. pam; Friday 11 am, - 6 pm. and Saturday 1] a.m. - 4 p.m, Tickets can also be ordered by calling 843- 918-4913. There are a limited number of tickets available and they must be purchased in advance. All proceeds benefit the Grand Strand Humane Society, LG.ERS. is a wildlife eduea- tion organization dedicated to pro- moting global conservation with informative, educational and enter- taining interactive programs. The TILG.E.R.S. Preserve has made appearances on National Geographic, The Discovery Channel, NBC’s The Tonight Show, Animal Planet and Saturday Night Live. Animals at the Preserve have also appeared in fea- ture films such as “Dr, Doolittle,”*Forrest Gump” and ‘Ace Ventura Pet Detective.COAST.SC (clo Fe} APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 37 ade Ce dd IS THAT THAY TOTALLY OWN. OBANMACARE NOW, AND IF THe PUBLIC. DOESN'T LiKe THe RESULTS, ITLL Al BE THE DENOCRATS' COVER A DWVIDED COUNTRY'P ihe BILLGIENIN | Lost pet Vy. leaves oF Ded heartbreak } ~~; bane behind “hoz stents DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My dog Coco, a small miniature Schnauzer, has been lost for six months now. I have tried to contact many people, such as the police, ani- mal control and my vet, and placed posters around the neighborhood; nothing. I's very painful, the idea of not knowing how he is doing. I don't know if he is alive, or if I'll ever see him again. So what can [ do about this situation? - Veronica, Hightstown, Nal. I'm sorry to hear that your dog is still lost, Veronica. It's heartbreak- ing when a pet disappears. You've tried contacting all the local resources possible, which is the recommended first step. You might want to check back in to animal con- trol, as well as call around to shelters in a wider area to see if they have taken ina dog fitting Coco's description, If you have a picture, even bet- ter, Several lost pet Web sites can be found online, as well. Pets911.com has a section where lost pets can be reported and found, or stray pets ean be listed, Petfinder.com, pethaps the best-known service, also has a large lost-pets database. A totally five service is www.missingpetnet, homepage of the Missing Pet Network, which is maintained by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. When listing your pet, be sure to include his age, breed, coloring, size and weight, what type of collar and tag he's wearing, where he was last seen and any personality traits. If he answers to a certain call or likes a particular treat, mention that, Do not mention a reward in the listin Consider also getting an ices online and using it as your main contact. Also, be on your guard against online theft. If contacted about Coco, don't give out credit card or Social Security numbers, your home address or other secure information. ail account from one of the free e-mail s Should Dogs Roam School Playground? DEAR PAW'S CORNER T walk early every morning around my neighborhood, and almost ne I walk past the elementary school, I see people letting their dogs run around the grassy part of the playground, This is right around sunrise, before schoo! opens. I don't think this should be allowed. What if a dog leaves a nasty "surprise for the kids? Who should I call to report this? = Concerned in New England DEAR CONCERNED: While you raise a good point about dogs possibly leaving waste behind after romping around the playground, there doesn't appear to be any other harm done from your description of what's going on. Before calling to report these dastardly evildoers, be sure to check municipal, county or schoo! board regulations about pets. There proba- bly are regulations about when and where pets can't go - like inside the school or on the grounds during school hours - but there may not be any rule stopping pet owners from letting their dogs romp on the grass at 6 am. I'm somewhat ambivalent about telling you how to stop a dog owner from letting his dog play in a controlled area. It's become very difficult for urban and suburban owners to find open, unregulated places for their pets to play. But it's certainly your right to voice your concems, to the city or the school board. For pet owners faced with a dearth of open spaces, it's more impor- tant now than ever to make a good impression on neighbors, many of whom aren't thrilled about off-leash anything - even designated dog parks, Socialize your dog to humans and other dogs from a young age, make sure your pet responds promptly to basic commands, pick up its mess from sidewalks and grounds right away, and be considerate to oth- ors. Send your tips, questions and comments to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, PO. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to pawseorner@hotmail.com.Coastal Carolina University President David A. DeCenzo poses with the 2010 Staff Excellence Award winners Sarah Rabon, MARCH 1-15 MAR 16 - APR 29 AB am *43em — S33am *48em Centrally Located within $ minutes of the Myrtle Beach Airport, Whispering Pines is perfect for that extra round of golf hefore your flight. > Beach 2112 South King’s Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC APRIL 22 - MAY 6, 2010 left, and Kelli Barker. ° Pro Shop * Golf Instruction for All Ages ° Certified Audubon © Corporate and Business Outings R Seminar KR Atlantic Ocean Myrtle Beach 843-918-2305 * wpines@sccoast.net www.wpinesgolf.com Cooperative Sanctuary Alan Chasteen, Golf Pro Locals (Year Around) 530 North Myre Beach & By Mona L. Prufer Kelli Barker and Sarah Rabon are recipients of Coastal Carolina U 2010 Staff Excellence Awards. The awards are presented annually to recog- nize exceptional nonfaculty University employees. Barker, center manager of the University’s Academic Outreach program, received —_the Professional Staff E> Award, She is an alumnus of Incirlik High in Incirlik, Turkey, and she joined the University staff in 2001. Barker was cited for her prompt responsiveness to the needs of the University communi- ty, her readiness to go ‘above and beyond’ her duties, and for repre- senting the University with pride Rabon, administrative assistant in the Spadoni of Education, received the Support Staff Excellence Award. A native of Aynor, Rabon joined the University staif in 1995, Rabon described as “the epitome of a caring professional.” She was COAST.SC cited for her competence, effi ciency, hard work and for the per- sonal interest she takes in helping students. Other professional staff nomi- nees were Mark Allen, Caroline Madden, Phillip Massey, Kevin Perry and Lois Pierson. 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