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MI History Project:
Sam Barwick’s Marina
By Steve Strickland
MIHP History Project
In the late 1950’s to mid 1960’s, Sam Barwick operated a tackle shop and marina where
Drunken Jack’s is now located. Sam rented
boats, sold bait and tackle, and ran charter boats
from this location, after getting his start at the
Bay Harbor in the early 1950’s. The property
had a dock and a shell bank across the creek
where small fishing skiffs could be rented.
Dick Eason (who later started Capt. Dick’s Marina) and Richard Howard worked with Sam at
the tackle shop, running his boats and taking
charters out fishing.
Eason went to Charleston and studied for his
captain’s license while he was still in school,
getting his license by the time he was 18. He
grew up in the creeks of Murrells Inlet and was
running Sam’s 32-foot wood fishing boat out
in the ocean up to 65 miles offshore. This boat
had an inboard gas Chris-Craft engine for pow-
23rd annual library luncheon
The Friends of the Waccamaw Library’s 23rd
annual fundraising luncheon, “Vignettes for All
Occasions,” will be held at Pawley’s Plantation
on Tues., October 8, from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Proceeds will fund the children’s librarian
position, book and technology purchases and
programming at the Waccamaw Library.
This year’s luncheon features both Chinese and
Silent auctions with something for everyone.
Luncheon tickets are $35 each, $25 of which is
tax deductible. Call Roz Breit at 237-7876 for
tickets.
To donate items for the auction, please call
Diane Stern at 908-310-2953 or drop off items
at Artworks in the Litchfield Exchange or the
library.
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Barwick’s Boat
er, and was set up with a enclosed engine com- engine compartments created hazardous situapartment in the stern and four fighting chairs in tions for many similar boats, and this one was
the rear. The boat was outfitted with a compass no exception. One afternoon when coming
and a marine radio, and Dick had a stool set up back in after a charter, Dick was pulling up to
in the front to steer from.
the dock and Richard Howard stepped onto the
In these early days of charter fishing, gas pow- bow to grab a dock line. Just as Richard got
ered boats were the norm, and safety regulations on the bow of the boat, gasoline vapors ignited
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were just starting. Gas vapors in the enclosed
Summer is over: back to school safety
The middle of August is the time when students
return to school. At the beginning of a school
year, parents begin to breathe a sigh of relief
that summer is over, in addition to knowing their
children will be under constant adult supervision
while in school. This is true to a certain extent, but
there are still times a child could face unexpected
dangers.
As students head back to school this year, the
biggest test they could face may not be in the
classroom but on the journey to and from school.
Now is the time when parents need to begin
talking to their children about safety, whether they
are walking, riding a school bus, riding a bike,
riding with friends, or driving to school. Also, be
aware of where your children are before and after
school. This time of year also calls on citizens,
as motorists, to use extra caution throughout the
county at school bus stops and especially around
schools. If you travel throughout these areas,
please use extra caution and keep in mind the
following recommendations:
• Allow extra travel time.
• Slow down and be patient.
• Drive defensively.
• Watch for children.
• Obey all traffic laws and traffic control officers.
It is the priority of the Georgetown County
Sheriff’s Office to ensure safety for parents and
children going to and from school. Every year,
for the first few days, deputies are assigned to
the schools for the purpose of directing traffic
before and after school. This assists the parents
dropping off and picking up children, because for
the first week or so there seems to be confusion
about entrances, drop-off points, and exits at the
schools. This especially occurs with parents who
have children starting at a particular school for
the first time. This is understandable, but with
school officials and our agency working together,
we will strive to minimize and/or eliminate the
confusion.
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office will
continue their Zero Tolerance in School Zones
Campaign. This campaign occurs throughout the
entire school year but especially the first week
or so of school. Deputies will be assigned to the
school zones, strictly enforcing traffic laws. This
campaign was started because of the numerous
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‘Dying to Live’: local author releases first book
First time author and “professional patient,”
Amy Susan Crohn recently released her book,
“Dying to Live: Running backwards through Lupus, cancer and chronic illness” to rave reviews.
The Murrells Inlet resident’s memoir recounts
her relation to “medical royalty,” Dr. Burrill B.
Crohn who discovered Crohn’s Disease, and her
troubled childhood, close brush with death, and
the quality of medical care she received as a result of her dual life threatening diagnoses of Lupus and stage IV cancer.
“I remember a doctor telling me that I would
always have difficulty getting good care,” she
said, because physicians would be afraid to treat
me knowing that I was related to the celebrated
Dr. Crohn,” she says. “That shocked me a bit
but, nonetheless, I persevered.”
More than just a memoir, “Dying to Live” is
filled with information from Amy’s years of research as well as her personal experiences. Her
symptoms initially brushed off by her primary
doctor, she was found to have a tumor wedged
between her heart and lung, which led to being
rushed to Phelps Memorial Hospital emergency
room. Under the care of Phelps cardiologists, Dr.
Arthur Fass and Dr. Franklin Zimmerman, she
was followed to Westchester Medical Center,
Valhalla, where a trauma care tracheotomy was
performed and the rest of her story emerged.
Vacillating between the best and worst of medical care, and during her year long treatment at
Phelps and Sloan Kettering, she discovered studies linking childhood maltreatment and adult
physical illness, a correlation with which she
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to the conclusion, readers are immersed in the
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Moveable Feast schedule of events
Since 1998, this popular series of literary luncheons, each featuring an
established or debuting author, is held every Friday (and some special
days) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a variety of Waccamaw Neck restaurants.
Founded and managed by CLASS, The Moveable Feast showcases authors selected by Litchfield Books. Books may be purchased from them
in advance or at the Feast (10% discount). After each Moveable Feast (2
p.m.), the author adjourns to the bookstore to sign for those unable to attend the luncheon.
Paid reservations for the Moveable Feast are requested by the Wednesday
prior to the event. Most Feasts are $25. Reservations may be made onsite
at Art Works inside the Chocolate & Coffee House at the Litchfield Exchange, online at www.ClassAtPawleys.com, or by phone, 843-235-9600.
Sept. 13 ~ Robert Inman (“The Governor’s Lady” ) at Carefree Catering.
Cooper Lanier has been surrounded by politics her entire life. Her late
father, Cleve Spainhour, was a beloved two-term Southern governor, as
was her husband, Pickett Lanier. Now, Cooper is taking office as governor herself, succeeding Pickett as he campaigns for president. On her
first day, as the state is blindsided by a blizzard, Cooper quickly realizes
she is surrounded by leftovers from her husband’s administration and that
Pickett intends to manage the state’s affairs from the campaign trail, even
if it means undermining her every command. Cooper is faced with the
stark choice of seizing control or becoming a phony, irrelevant figurehead.
The Governor’s Lady shows how politics brings out the best and worst in
people and how the public arena affects politicians’ values and relationships. The novel will appeal to those interested in a deeper understanding
of the subtexts and complexities of American politics and the growing role
of women in the political landscape.
Sept. 20 ~ Joe Baroody (“Chronicles of an Irreverent Reverend”) at Ocean
One. A collection of 23 stories based on personal experiences in ministry
and with his family, including “a night with Ray the cabdriver,” the alligator belt, snicker snatch, maroon cadillac and “my daughter’s wedding
day.” Intended to be secular and spiritual with an appeal that is universal, they are a bit like potato chips – once you read one you’ll want to
read another. A native Florentine, Dr. A. Joseph Baroody Jr., is a pastoral
counselor and an ordained Baptist minister, serving as chaplain, minister,
counselor at hospitals and medical centers in South Carolina. He has been
in private counseling practice since 2001 and has published numerous articles, essays and poems.
Sept. 27 ~ Karen Zacharias (“Mother of Rain”) & Ann Hite (“The Storycatcher: a Conversation with Mountain Women”) at Tara Ballroom, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort. Karen Spears Zacharias is a daughter of Appalachia. She learned the craft of storytelling from her aunt Cil Christian
of Christian Bend, Tenn. A vocal advocate for military families, Karen’s
father, Stf. Sgt. David P. Spears, was KIA in Vietnam. Karen teaches journalism at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash. Her work
has been featured in the Huffington Post, New York Times, USA Today,
CNN and National Public Radio. “Mother of Rain” is her sixth book and
her first novel. Ann Hite’s debut novel, “Ghost On Black Mountain,” not
only became a Townsend Prize Finalist but also won Georgia Author of
the Year in 2012. “The Storycatcher” has all of the ingredients of a great
southern novel, bringing to life some of the most intriguing and richly
drawn characters you’ll encounter. A born storyteller who has crafted a
mesmerizing and haunting tale.
Oct. 4 ~ Reba Williams (“Restrike”) at Sea View Inn. Money and murder
go hand in glove in the rarified art world of Reba White Williams’s exciting first novel. Cousins Coleman and Dinah Greene moved from North
Carolina to New York after college to make their mark on the art world:
Coleman is the editor of an influential arts magazine and Dinah is the
owner of a print gallery in Greenwich Village. But their challenges are
mounting as one of Coleman’s writers is discovered selling story ideas to
a competitor and The Greene Gallery is in the red because sales are down.
When a rich man moves into town with plans on opening a print museum
both of the Greene women are drawn into the drama that follows him. Bain
is buying some very rare prints at auctions for well over the estimated sales
value and when one of the sellers winds up dead Coleman begins to look
into it for her magazine. She is unable to come up with anything on Bain
and has to fight her attraction to him to investigate him honestly.
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Consider your investment strategy
at each “season” of your life
Fall is almost officially here — and if you’re like most people, you’re
probably wondering how summer went by so fast. Those trips to the lake
or the beach are fading in memory now, giving way to helping kids with
homework, raking leaves and the other rites of autumn. And just as your
day-to-day tasks change with the seasons, so, too, will your money management and investment activities at different phases of your life.
Here’s how these scenarios might look:
Phase one: Planning for possibilities — When you’re young and you’re
starting out in the working world, your most immediate financial concerns
may be to pay off student loans and then, possibly, save for a down payment on a house. To address both these goals, you’ll need to budget carefully. And yet, even at this stage of your life, you should start thinking
about saving for retirement — because time is your biggest ally. Consequently, if you work for an employer who offers a retirement plan, such as
a 401(k), contribute what you can afford. At the very least, put in enough
to earn your company’s matching contribution, if one is offered. You may
also want to open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
Phase two: Gearing up for other goals — As you move through life, and
possibly begin a family, you’ll likely develop other financial goals, such as
helping your children pay for college. You may want to consider investing
in a tax-advantaged college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. Also, it’s
important to have enough life insurance to protect your young family.
Phase three: Ramping up for retirement — When you reach the mid-tolater stages of your working life, you may find you have more financial resources available, as your earnings may have increased significantly, your
children have grown and your mortgage may even be paid off. If you are
not already doing so, “max out,” if possible, on your 401(k) and IRA. And
if you still have money available to invest, you may want to look for other
tax-advantaged retirement vehicles.
Phase four: Reaping the rewards — Now it’s time to enjoy the results
of your lifetime of hard work and your many years of saving and investing. You may have to tap into your retirement accounts, so you’ll need to
choose a sustainable annual withdrawal rate. The amount you withdraw
each year from your IRA and 401(k) depends on a variety of factors: how
much you’ve saved, the lifestyle you’ve chosen, your estimated longevity,
how much you have available from other sources, and so on.
Phase five: Examining your estate plans — During your retirement years,
if not sooner, you’ll want to review your estate plans so that you can leave
the legacy you desire. If you have a need to create or update your legal
documents, such as a living trust and durable power of attorney, you should
consider consulting a qualified estate-planning attorney.
You’ll need to make the appropriate financial and investment decisions
at many different times over the years. This may sound daunting, but with
diligence and discipline, you can discover the paths to take as you move
through the seasons of your life.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward
Jones Financial Advisor, Brenda J. Varnum, 843-651-9473.
Help improve literacy in the county
September 8 was International Literacy Day,
and Georgetown County and its residents have
an opportunity to make their own impact boosting literacy in a community where over 25 percent of the population is functionally illiterate.
Sandy Bonner, of the Georgetown Literacy Initiative, agrees that residents can help increase
the literacy levels for anyone by volunteering,
contributing financially and/or becoming an advocate for GLI.
Volunteers can help teach dyslexic adults by
attending GLI’s Barton Reading and Spelling
System training classes, a one-on-one program
in which tutors help others learn to read, write
and spell. This innovative program is creating
success for those who otherwise were unable to
go beyond limited reading skills. It is not only
helping our students become better readers, but
our volunteers are gaining new and interesting
information. Volunteers can also assist with ESL
(English as a Second Language) students and/or
those who are preparing for their GED.
Volunteers don’t need to have a background in
education to volunteer but need to take the training workshops relating to the area in which they
would like to tutor. A commitment of two – to
three hours a week will give the student adequate
time to improve reading or math skills.
The GLI is a new program of Georgetown
Outreach Ministries, Inc., a nonprofit organization that seeks to better the lives of people in
and around Georgetown County by providing
resources to address un-met community needs.
GLI is funded through grants and individual donations to allow the organization to offer services to the learners at no cost.
For more information, please call the office at
843-520-0875. The GLI is located in The Meeting Place, 2921 Highmarket St., Georgetown.
Office hours are by appointment only.
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Six-Week lodging performance
During the nights of July 14 – Aug. 24, 87.2
percent of the lodging properties in the Brittain
Center’s voluntary sample of hotel, condo-hotel
and campsite properties located along the Grand
Strand were occupied, which was up 4.5 occupancy points or 5.4 percent compared with the
equivalent weeks of 2012. The average daily rate
for these properties was up 3.9 percent compared
with the equivalent weeks last year. Consequently, RevPAR was up 9.5 percent compared with
the equivalent period last year. During the same
period, 88.1 percent of the vacation rental property bedrooms in the Center’s random sample of
Horry County VRPs were reserved or blocked
from nightly rentals, which was down 1.6 occupancy points or 1.8 percent compared with the
equivalent weeks of last year. Advertised prices
for this segment were up 1.5 percent compared
with last year, which would lead to a decrease in
revenue per available bedroom (RevPAB) of 0.3
percent.
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Community Briefs and Events Calendar
Three day educational event Aerobics and Fitness Association of American
will be hosting a three-day educational event at
Wicked Fitness, on September 13-15. Experienced and aspiring fitness professionals, working one on one with exercise clients, are invited
to train with us. We encourage AFAA certified
instructors to attend this program, allowing
them to update and obtain their mandatory CEU
(Continuing Education Requirements). Wicked
Fitness is the only location along the Grand
Strand providing fitness buffs with the opportunity to be a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer.
The curriculum includes: Understanding Wellness; Health Screening and Risk Appraisal;
Exercise Physiology; Injury Prevention: Nutrition fundamentals and weight management;
Special populations and medical considerations;
Listening, leadership and motivational skills;
Exercise program design; Weight room/weight
training skills; fitness assessment testing procedures (three-minute step test, sit-and-reach,
push-up/abdominal crunch and body composition screening with skin-fold caliper measurement).
To register call 800-923-2346. Workshop Code
is 13090809. For more details visit http://www.
wickedfitness.net/afaa-personaltrainer-certification.php or www.afaa.com
The on-site contact is Tammy Appleton. Tammy
can be reached at (843) 458-8740 (cell) or dial
Wicked Fitness with questions or concerns 877751-2992.
Community Briefs and Events Calendar
Creek and River Sweep
In conjunction with the SC DNR Annual Beach
& River Sweep, Murrells Inlet 2020 is teaming
up with local partners to host a Creek & River
Sweep in Murrells Inlet on September 21, from
8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.
MI 2020 invites residents, school teachers, restaurants and businesses to organize your teams
to donate two hours for the fall haul.
MI 2020 said it’s time to rid the creek and
streets of summer trash left behind. River rats
head to the river. Creek rats head to the marsh.
Let’s show up, clean up and enjoy the backyard
with less litter.
Down by the river, meet at K-Rae’s (back door)
at 8:45 a.m. At the marsh, meet at the docks at
Crazy Sister Marina at 8:45 a.m. Dress appropriately. Bring your gloves, boots and bug spray.
Trash bags will be provided. Call 843-357-2007
for more information.
Foundation gives free trees
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Everyone from South Carolina who joins the
Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive
10 free live oak trees as part of the Foundation’s
Trees for America program.
Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees for the benefit of the environment and quality-of-life. With one million
members, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to
planting trees.
“Those who plant live oak trees will enjoy
shade and splendor for years and years to come,”
said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive
of the Arbor Day Foundation. “These trees will
also add to the proud heritage of South Carolina’s 41 Tree City USA communities. For the last
36 years, Tree City USA has supported effective
urban forest management across South Carolina,
and planting these trees will enhance the state’s
tree-planting tradition.”
The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right
time for planting between October 15 and December 10. The 6-to12-inch trees are guaranteed
to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.
Planting instructions are enclosed with each
shipment of trees.
New members of the Arbor Day Foundation
will also receive “The Tree Book,” which includes information about tree planting and care.
To receive 10 free live oak trees, send a $10
membership contribution to Ten Live Oaks, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska
City, NE 68410, by September 30, or join online
at arborday.org/september.
Grand Strand Camellia
The Grand Strand Camellia Society will meet
Mon., Sept. 16, at 4:30 p.m. at the Surfside
Beach Library on Surfside Drive. Topics for
the afternoon will be the annual camellia show
at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort on January
11 and 12, 2014, and the November program at
Brookgreen Gardens; and harvesting the camellia air layers at Georgetown gardens.
October 21 is the next meeting at the same place. From the old favorite “It Is Well With My Soul”
Guests and new members are always welcome. to the powerful, contemporary composition
For more information, please call Mack McK- “Only God” and the toe-tapping gospel “Lay
innon at 843-995-1256.
Your Troubles in the Lap of the Lord,” selections
have been chosen to remind concert-goers that
Free food distribution
they are not alone in their struggles.
The New Beginnings monthly food distribution Belin’s Stephen Ministry will be spotlighted
will be held September 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 during the concert. This lay ministry provides
p.m. Free lunch is served. Social Services assis- high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered onetance is also available. There is a play area, free on-one care to those who are hurting. Stephen
crafts and books for children.
Ministers will be in attendance to speak with
The Food Distribution will be held on the 3rd those who may need assistance.
Saturday of every month.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with available seating on a first-come basis. There is no admission
Brotherhood of St. Andrew BBQ charge, but a love offering will be received to
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will hold a benefit Belin’s New Organ Fund.
BBQ, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 5 at the For more information, call 843-651-5099 or
Church of the Resurrection, Surfside Beach, lo- visit belinumc.org.
cated at 8901, Hwy. 17 Bypass.
Tickets are $7; free delivery for 10 or more or- ‘You can’: overcome obesity
ders. Call 267-2952 for more information.
Jane McClaren used to battle weight problems
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a ministry for and severe depression due to emotional overeatthe spreading of Christ’s Kingdom among men ing. After a raw conversation with a friend and
and boys.
several group therapy sessions, she began a 35year study of food that changed her outlook on
Chancel choir at Belin
life.
The Chancel Choir of Belin Memorial United She’s become an authority on nutrition and our
Methodist Church will present a free concert on relationship with food.
Sun., Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Entitled Her new book, “You Can,” stresses that we can
“Blessed Assurance. Songs of Comfort, Hope create life changes that many believe are unatand Faith,” the program consists of selections tainable, simply by learning to love food and
centered around the theme of healing and help ourselves. The book covers nutritional educafor hurting souls and a troubled world.
tion, hidden health risks and essential life deci-
sions that impact our health. Jane currently resides near Durham, N.C.
Driver’s license checkpoints
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office will
be conducting driver’s license checkpoints in
Georgetown County throughout the month of
September. The sheriff’s office plans to have
enough deputies at these checkpoints to minimize the inconvenience of motorists traveling
the roads of Georgetown County.
Blessing of the animals
The annual St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals service will be held at Church of the Resurrection in Surfside on Sun., Oct. 6, in the church
at all three services; 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11
a.m. Everyone and every creature are invited to
attend.
Idol finalist is staying
LaToya London, the American Idol finalist that
joined the cast of The Carolina Opry and Good
Vibrations earlier this year, announced that she
will be staying through the 2013 Christmas Season. This announcement followed much speculation from fans eager to hear her legendary voice
performing their favorite holiday classics.
Featured in this season’s American Idol show as
one of “The Three Divas,” LaToya was grouped
with the likes of Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson
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Plantar Fasciitis: treat your feet to physical therapy
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Guest column: ancient, blind, hurting and embarrassed
By Heather McKeown
Boarding a plane is the first time a mood can
be created for the flight to be. I love this time of
first meetings and the formation of first impressions. The impact the customers have on a flight
attendant at first sight informs what each individual may need during their time in the air. Some
people send out a “please don’t bother me” I
want to be alone vibe, while others come off as
needy. The graduated scale of needs ranges between these two poles. In that first, almost nonexistent moment of meeting, a personality profile
is snapped into a mental photograph by the greeter
at the boarding door of every plane.
The wheelchair came into view and there upon
sat a man that would be tall if erect. His knees,
bent to fit his vehicle, were loosely flopping to
and fro with the rhythm of the consigned pusher’s steps. They were long, thin legs encased in a
more than necessary yardage of newish denim.
Wrinkles of excess material gave the impression
of frailty to those never-ending limbs. Shoes, nondescript and well-worn, a shirt beneath an off-therack-of-some-K-mart hid the not-too-straight, but
once immense torso. Hands, the appendages I’ve
always considered the story tellers of a person’s
life, had the longest fingers. Perhaps they’d held
a football in their youth or maybe they were the
digits of a concert pianist. I couldn’t draw a bead
on this man’s long life because, in mid-thought,
I heard, “He’s blind. He needs to get to his seat.
Help him.”
The speaker was a man in his forties whose size
and attitude combined to have me mark him as
a son or grandson of the wheelchair’s occu-
pant. “What is your seat number, please, sir?” I
asked.
With fumbling and a bit of disgust, the younger
fellow found the information on a boarding pass
and said, “19A,” then zipped past me and started
down the aisle. “Sir, I can’t leave this area during
boarding and the other flight attendant is in the
back. Will you be able to help this gentleman to
his seat?”
“No,” he said with a shrug and an “I have no idea
what to do and I don’t give a darn how you get
him to his seat” look on his face.
I asked the co-pilot (Calvin) if he’d be able to
assist. I try not to judge harshly, however, I registered that the younger of the two men was pretty
callous.
Calvin came smiling to help and I noted the kindness in his manner as he lead the blind and arthritic
man gently away from the forward galley. I noted
the way that weathered pilot gave every chance
for the old man to exert that tiny amount of independence that remained to his ravaged body.
Early into the flight, before our service began,
the flight attendant in the rear of the plane (Christine) called me on the interphone, “I need you
back here!” Arriving in the aft galley, I was told,
“He’s urinated on himself and all over the lav!”
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reached in and helped him into a seated position
on the commode’s closed seat. “Sir, we see this all
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Christine got blankets for me and then went to
row 19 to ask his travel companion to move to
the window seat (A). Then she covered the aisle
seat (B) with more blankets. She thought of everything and followed through. For a young lady
with only three years of airline work under her
belt, Christine proved to be everything we should
aim for in the initiative and common sense department. I was in awe of her take charge and go for
it attitude.
The old man kept whispering, “Ah sheee-it. Ah
sheee-it,” as I cleaned him and redid his belt.
Standing him up took all my strength and, as I
wrapped a blanket around his waist, tucking it into
his pants as he, cooperatively, did a 360 degree
turn, old hands applied to wall after wall until the
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The weather is tolerable again: Angie’s list fall check list
Ah, Fall. The weather’s tolerable again. School’s
back so your family life is back on schedule, too.
Who doesn’t love fall?
Oh, but wait. It’s fall. That means it’s time to
get outside and batten down the hatches for winter. Blech. Who could love fall? And where’s a
homeowner to start on all those chores?
Don’t despair: Angie’s List has a handy fall
check list. They even have an infographic: http://
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Service your heating system: As much as 80
percent of emergency calls answered by heating specialists are the result of improper maintenance. Schedule an appointment soon so you can
beat the rush and help avoid a breakdown in the
middle of a freeze.
Check and replace filters: Fall is also the perfect time to check your furnace filters and replace if necessary. Efficient operation distributes
heat better and cuts your energy costs. Plus, it’s
an inexpensive and easy task.
Protect your pipes: Have you plumbing looked
at and water lines insulated. Cleaning all lines
can help remove clogs. Clogs cause back ups,
which can freeze, then cause the weakening of
pipes and bursting. Wrap your pipes with insulation designed for plumbing. In many situations,
insulation will be all you need to protect your
pipes.
Drain water from your water heater: You can
improve your water heater’s efficiency by 50
percent by draining sediment build up from the
holding tank.
Add insulation: This is one of the lowest-cost
options for improving the energy efficiency of
your home. The proper amount of insulation you
should have depends on the climate you live in.
Obviously, the colder the weather, the more you
need. Look in your attic, if you see exposed twoby four’s, you are due for more insulation.
Seal drafts: Caulk, seal and weather-strip where
drafts are detected. Walk through your home
with a lit stick of incense or a candle. Drafts will
pull the smoke that direction, making it easier to
determine where the cold air is seeping in.
Schedule a chimney sweep: Creosote build-up
can lead to a chimney fire. You should have your
chimney inspected at least once a year; more often if you use it regularly.
Check your gutters: Gutter blockage of dead
leaves and other muck can cause serious water
damage. If they are clogged, hire a professional
for a cleaning. If they are not clogged, check
again after the leaves have fallen.
Rake up the leaves: Fallen leaves will deprive
your grass of crucial sunlight during the fall
months. Leaves can also accumulate and get wet,
leading to mold growth and a breeding ground
for pests.
Vehicle inspection: Summer travel can take a
toll on your car. Schedule a maintenance check
with your mechanic so it will be in good working
order to endure the long winter months. If you
haven’t packed your trunk with an emergency
kit, now is the time.
Clean and store your outdoor furniture: this
will help prevent rust and damage from freezing.
If you store your outdoor furniture inside for the
winter (which is recommended, if at all possible)
allow for some airflow. Encasing the furniture
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Lee’s Farmers Market
Plantation Printing
BB & T
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Lowe’s
Earthworks
Christ Church
China Chef
NBSC
Hampton Inn
Owens Development
Waccamaw Hospital
Fox’s Pizza
Jersey Mike’s
Grand Strand Bikes
The Pig
Kobe Express
Car Wash (next to Markette)
The Markette
Purple Geico
Russell’s
Creekside Cab
Hot Fish Club
Nance’s
Jerry’s Barbershop
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Empire for the Arts
MI Community Center
LC3 Church
Waccamaw Chiropractic
Atlantic Eye Vision Center
Anderson Law Firm
Conway National Bank
Palmetto Heritage
Bank of America
Brian’s Tire
Jiffy Lube
Merchant’s Tire
SCBT
Edward Jones
Strand Spine Institute
Seven Seas Seafood Market
Garden City
Dunes Realty
Produce Store
Causeway Bar
Gigi’s
Sam’s
GCB Pier
Ice cream store
Caldwell Banker
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Surf Shop
California’s Pizza
Dennis Smith, attorney
Garden City Furniture
Twelve
Garden City Beach Café
Walgreen’s
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ASAP Computers
Nico’s
David’s Barber Shop
Laundromat
Holiday Inn
Surf Beverage
Curve’s
O’Keefe’s
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Hudak Chiropractic
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tine supporting him from behind. Once there, I
gave and received a hug from the man because I
felt he just needed loving up. Kissing the top of
his head, I whispered, “Don’t you worry about a
thing, Mr. P----.”
On final descent, Christine called again. “It’s
happening again! I went to get the other man to
help me and he just doesn’t seem aware of what’s
supposed to be done.” By the time I got back to
the scene, Christine was already leading the man
up the aisle, followed by the dismissive and empty-eyed younger traveler. I had the proud opportunity to be a fly on the wall as she encouraged and
aided the saturated, unseeing fellow to his seat.
Their hands were joined, arms extended and I
heard, “We’re dancing, Pete! I’ll dance you back
to your seat.”
His gentle smile and quiet response was compatible. “Yay-as, we be dancing. We be dancing!
Yay-as we are.” And they were dancing. The young Asian beauty in her airline dress and the old, neglected and
embarrassed ancient black man made a beautiful
couple of souls. There was joy between them,
and everything else in their worlds became moot
as they slowly made it back to row 19. It was
so beautiful to witness their newly formed bond
and see the old man’s self-respect return. I’ve
always been proud of my profession. Yet, until I
saw Christine transform a weak, blind and lame
man into a proud, tall and noble one, I’d never
fully understood the power we have as flight
attendants. The power to give dignity to the infirm. More importantly, to recognize the need to
do so when the friends or family of elders don’t
know how. Blessed be.
and caused an explosion, blowing the transom
and the sides of the boat apart. The passengers
were tossed overboard and Richard was thrown
across the canal. The boat sank on the spot in the
canal, coming to rest in the mud in about two
feet of water with the bow still tied to the dock.
No one was hurt in the explosion, but king mackerel were blown up into the pine trees.
Dick Eason continued working on numerous
fishing boats, eventually owning the Anchor
Marina (where Wahoo’s is located), and then
Capt Dick’s Marina. The Ebb Nell restaurant and
marina was next door (to the south, where Capt.
Dave’s Dockside is located) and the original Inlet Princess was launched from, and ran out, of
Ebb Nell marina.
Everette Ayers Sr. had the Inlet Princess built
across the street and installed a wood seawall behind the restaurant to tie the boat up to.
Sam continued operating the marina until the
late 1960’s, when it changed over to Thunderbird Marina. Tommy Gaede brought the Thunderbird to this marina and built the wood seawall, eventually bringing another headboat, the
Tom-a-Gator, to the marina. Eason ran this marina in the mid 1970’s and sold it to Ed Cribb,
who changed the name to Snug Harbor Marina,
with John Fazio and Rusty Draper running the
Connie D and the Rum Runner from the docks.
The small marina building burned once, was
rebuilt, then moved to the site to make way for
Drunken Jack’s restaurant in the late 1970’s.
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with the author’s permission. All errors are the
author’s responsibility.
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The Carolina Opry Christmas Special has been
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spirit of Christmas to life with music, comedy
and dance. The performers on stage aren’t the
only show available, the holiday decorations at
The Calvin Gilmore Theater are an attraction
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complaints the sheriff’s office received about
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service for instructions on discarding products
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Check your lighting: With dark days ahead, exterior lighting is very important. Check all your
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Georgetown Hospital System Calendar of Events
ed in the Education Center on the Georgetown
Memorial Hospital campus, from 8 a.m. – 12
p.m. $50 fee and pre-registration is required by
calling 520-8490 or by self registration via our
website. AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP. Waccamaw Community Hospital, 4th floor dining
room, 3:45 p.m. Information at 652-1415.
September 19: BREASTFEEDING CLASS MURRELLS INLET. Taught by a Certified Lactation Consultant, it will be held at Wachesaw
Conference Center from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Class
is free; pre-registration required, call 520-8490.
September 21: PREPARED CHILDBIRTH
CLASS – GEORGETOWN. Education Center,
Georgetown Memorial Hospital campus, from 9
a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $50 fee; pre-registration is required by calling 520-8490.
September 24: MENDED HEARTS MEETING. Health Point for Health & Fitness in Pawleys Island at 12 noon. Call 843-685-3378 for
more information. OB TOUR - MURRELLS
INLET. Tour of Labor & Delivery, Postpartum
Unit and Nursery at Waccamaw Community
Hospital, 6 p.m. Pre-registration required; call
520-8490.
September 26: DIABETES SUPPORT
GROUP – MURRELLS INLET. Waccamaw
Community Hospital, 1st floor classroom, 1:30
p.m. Information, 652-1281 or 652-1638.
FRIENDS & FAMILY CPR – MURRELLS INLET. Wachesaw Conference in Murrells Inlet. 6
p.m – 8 p.m. Adult CPR is covered but emphasis
is on pediatric CPR. Fee $20/per couple or $10/
individual. Pre-registration required call 5208490.
September 30: BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT
GROUP. Wachesaw Conference Center, Murrells Inlet, from 6 p.m.–7 p.m. Call 843-2378787.
R. Scott Eddy D.M.D.
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Many of the classes can be registered for online
at www.georgetownhospital system.org
Also, many of the classes are held at the Wachesaw Conference Center, which is located at 4367
Riverwood Drive, Suite 160.
September 11 & 25: STROKE SUPPORT
GROUP. Waccamaw Community Hospital, 4th
floor dining room, 3 p.m., call 652-1415 for information.
September 11: I CAN COPE EDUCATION
SERIES. Waccamaw Community Hospital 5:30
p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Program for people facing cancer. Class is free; pre-registration is required. To
register call 652-1640. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP, 7 p.m., Timber Lake Baptist
Church on Rt.707. Information at 650-8756.
September 14: PREPARED CHILDBIRTH
CLASS - MURRELLS INLET. Waccamaw
Community Hospital, 1st floor classroom, from
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $50 Fee; pre-registration is
required by calling 520-8490.
September 17: HEARTSAVER BLS-CPRGEORGETOWN. For daycare workers and
people interested in learning CPR, not intended
for healthcare professionals. Education Center,
Georgetown Memorial Hospital from 6 p.m. - 9
p.m.; $30 fee and pre-registration is required by
calling 520-8490.
September 18: COMMUNITY HEALTH BLS
- CPR - GEORGETOWN
For healthcare professionals in the community
interested in getting certified for CPR. Locat-
Conveniently located
in Mingo at Litchfield
Litchfield Golf
and Country Club
17
Atlantic
Ocean
843-235-9780
Emergencies seen the same day
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