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Day: June 26, 2019

The 2019 Fourth of July Murrells Inlet Boat Parade

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Liberty, Justice, and a Good Time For All by Melissa LaScaleia The Murrells Inlet Boat Parade is gearing up to celebrate their 36th year in Murrells Inlet this July 4.  “A group of us began the Boat Parade in 1983 as a way to celebrate the 4th of July,” Lee Hewitt shares. “Other communities had events and ways of celebrating, and we wanted to have something for our community too.”  Many years ago, Lee and his friends, including his mother Adele Hewitt, Bob Hendrick, Norma Coote, Sara Brown, Rose Cook, and Francis and Earl Atkinson, all lived on the creek in Murrells Inlet.  “At the time, there was a Mexican restaurant on the bypass called Rosa Lindas, and we met over margaritas and chips and salsa one night and came up with the idea,” he says. “That first year, we had about five or six boats in the parade.”  Within two to three years of starting it, the parade started to get bigger until it outgrew the group. At that point, they collectively turned it over to the Murrells Inlet Jaycees— a youth civic organization— to organize it, handle the logistics, and use it as a fundraising event to support their community projects.  Lee and his friends made and sold T-shirts that read ‘Murrells Inlet Boat Parade’ and came up with an accompanying logo and a theme that changes each year. It’s a tradition that is still carried on to this day. “The T-shirts were really popular,” he says. “We sold out every year and donated the money to the Jaycees.”  In the ’90s, the Jaycees closed their doors permanently, and the group turned the Boat Parade into a non-profit 501(c)(3). They selected the Boy Scouts of America as the new recipients of the proceeds from their T-shirt-sales.  Since the Boy Scouts have been involved, they’ve raised over $309,000 in T-shirt sales. This year’s theme is ‘Liberty, Justice, and a Good Time For All.’ Leading up to the event, you can buy the T-shirts at Garden City Realty, or Lee’s Inlet Apothecary, both in Murrells Inlet. If there are any left, they will be available for purchase along the Marsh Walk the day of the parade. They are still as popular today as they were back then, so get yours early. They sell out— all 3,000— every year.  — Photo Lee Hewitt Lee has served as cochairman of the parade since the beginning, with his friend, Bob Hendrick, who has since passed away, assisting him as his counter-chairman.  Today, Lee runs things on his own with the help of the Boy Scouts.  “People call me throughout the year to plan for next year,” he says. “This is a big event for everybody— they plan months in advance. We have to create the theme, the logo— secure the permitting. There’s a lot to organize logistically with the Coast Guard, police and restaurants, so everyone can set their schedules.”  The Murrells Inlet Boat Parade is free and open to anyone who wants to participate. You can register your boat before July 4 at several different locations. Or, on the day of the parade, you can register at the Committee Boat, which is at the beginning of the parade.  The time for the parade changes annually, as it’s dependent on the tide. This year’s parade starts at 9am. From beginning to end, it takes about an hour and a half.  It starts at the point of Garden City, which is the mouth of the Inlet, and then runs past the houses of Garden City, along the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk, past Crazy Sister Marina and Belin Methodist Church, and finishes at the end of Parsonage Creek.  The best locations from which to view the parade are along the  Marsh Walk or in the parking lot of Belin Methodist Church.  “You’ll see people decorate their boats, they’ll have costumes, they’ll have music,” Lee says. “We give trophies for the best decorated boats and the best decorated docks. People go all-out with red, white, and blue flags and banners. We’ll have judges on the committee boat and along the creek to judge.”  The Murrells Inlet Boat Parade may be a local event, but its reputation has spread to the point where it has been featured nationally. CBS news did a television clip on it several years ago.  “It’s become a great family event,” Lee says. “Families and friends gather out on the boats; the houses and docks along the creek are decorated. Restaurants along the Marsh Walk serve food and beer. There are picnics and cookouts; people show up by the thousands. It’s a great community event. It creates a strong sense of fellowship, and raises funds for the Boy Scouts. It’s just a good, fun day.”  The Murrells Inlet Boat Parade Thursday, July 4, 2019 Facebook@ Murrells Inlet Boat Parade   Register Your Boat Booty’s Outdoors, 3908 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, 843-651-2593 Garden City Realty, 608 Atlantic Avenue, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, 843-651-0900 Crazy Sister Marina, 4123 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, 843-651-3676.   T-shirts Visit Garden City Realty or Lee’s Inlet Apothecary, 3579 Hwy 17 Bus, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, 843-651-7979, anytime before July 4.

Market Common Dentistry

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Treating Patients Like Family by Melissa LaScaleia Market Common Dentistry is a general dentistry practice that does all aspects of dental procedures except orthodontics.  The small local business has been located in the Market Common for seven years, and is owned by Dr. James E. Mills. In addition to Dr. Mills working full time, he has a part-time associate— Dr. Robert V. Carimi.  Dr. Mills received a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1979; he graduated in 1984 from Loyola University with a doctorate in dental surgery. He then completed a one-year general practice residency at the University of Chicago in 1987, which provided training in advanced surgical techniques, anesthesia, and general medicine. He worked as a dentist in private practice in Chicago before moving to Myrtle Beach in 1991.  Once here, he purchased an existing dental practice which he moved and expanded. Currently, he is in his third location in Myrtle Beach— “And,” he says, “I’m in the best one yet.  “Market Common is like a community within a community. You can walk out the door of my practice and see the beautiful lake. The whole setting is very peaceful. It’s new, it’s clean— and with beautiful sports fields, very family oriented.”  Dr. Robert V. Carimi is originally from Memphis, TN and has been practicing dentistry for ten years. He earned his dental degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry. Prior to entering private practice, he completed advanced training in surgical techniques at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Dr. Mills educates a patient. — Photo Meganpixels Parker A huge benefit of Market Common Dentistry is that both Doctors Mills and Carimi are able to administer IV and oral sedation to patients in the dental chair. As a result, most dental procedures are able to be conducted in their office, bypassing the need to be referred to specialty practices.  Administering oral sedation is both a science and an art, and takes skill to manage properly. Patients undergo less stress from the beginning to the end of a treatment than they otherwise would, resulting in a more pleasant experience, and with superior treatment outcomes.  “Many patients say that typically they are terrified to call or come into the office for a myriad of reasons— traumatic childhood experiences, not being able to get numb, bad dentistry— and we are able to ease their fears by offering IV sedation,” says Lisa Yazici, the practice manager for the office. “It makes it easier for everyone.”  Lisa has twenty-three years of dental office experience. Her job is to run the daily operations of the dental practice, and to ensure that everything is running smoothly— from patient comfort to treatment planning.  In addition to IV sedation, the same doctors are able to place and restore dental implants. Dental implants are titanium posts that are implanted into the jaw bone and replace the natural teeth, which increases chewing efficiency and stability.  An implant-supported denture is a type of overdenture that is supported by and attached to implants. A regular denture rests on the gums and is not supported by implants.  An implant-supported denture is used when a person doesn’t have any teeth in the jaw but has enough bone in the jaw to support implants. However, bone grafting may be performed on patients that don’t have adequate bone. These complex procedures often require visits to multiple dentist offices to complete, but Market Common Dentistry is able to execute them in their entirety.  In addition to cutting edge, modern dental equipment, the office was designed with amenities like heated, massage dental chairs, and ceiling-mounted TVs. — Photo Meganpixels Parker Market Common Dentistry also offers custom-made oral devices to assist people suffering from sleep apnea when the patient cannot tolerate the CPAP machine.  CPAP machines are the most commonly used medical devices for those with this condition, but in recent years, the dental industry has made great strides in creating innovative devices that provide greater comfort than the CPAP machine. “We are a private practice, not a clinic or corporate dentistry,” says Lisa, “and that’s why we’re able to provide more personalized care for our patients. We don’t have a quota system to meet, nor do we let insurance dictate what services we can perform. The doctors and team continue their education and stay current with the newest materials, techniques, and procedures. Our doctors will be there for many years for continuity of care.”  In addition to containing cutting edge, modern dental equipment, the office was designed with amenities like heated vibrating dental chairs, and ceiling-mounted monitors so patients can watch DVDs or television during procedures.  “We understand that people dislike the dentist, and that’s why the entire team at Market Common Dentistry, from the front desk, to the dental hygienists, and assistants, to the doctors, do everything they can to make their patients feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable,” says Lisa.  “We develop a rapport with our patients and listen to their needs, focusing on service to help put people at ease. And we can assist our patients with financing options when the need arises. Our patients are like family to us.”  Knowing that almost any dental problem that they have can be treated at this pleasant, contemporary office—and knowing that they’ll be cared for by a familiar face for an intense procedure— brings many anxious dental patients a measure of calm and security.  “We’re very comforting, caring, kind and professional here,” Lisa says. “That’s why our motto is ‘smile with confidence, in comfort, beautifully.’ ”  Dr. Mills shares that his favorite thing about practicing dentistry is helping people achieve a healthier mouth, and providing them with the services that they want and need.  “I really value and strive for the best long-term patient outcomes,” he says. “It’s gratifying when I can relieve their pain and see them leave with a smile, and help them make headway with their oral health.  “We treat a lot of families, and they come to us because of the convenience of the services we offer, availability of appointments, and location.”  “We are successful because of the way we treat our patients and the quality of … Read more

Carolina Seafood and Steak

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The Coastal Insider

The Best of Both: Land and Sea Delivered With a Spirit of Teamwork By Kristyn Winch and Ettie Newlands At Carolina Seafood and Steak, you don’t have to choose. “We give you both: land and sea,” says restaurant owner Tevos Zatikyan.  The Myrtle Beach eatery, located along Restaurant Row, specializes in surf and turf combination plates, serving up fresh seafood and USDA choice, hand-cut steaks. “Sometimes you go into a restaurant and you don’t know what to choose,” Tevos says. “We make it easy for you.”  Carolina Seafood and Steak just rolled out a new menu this past February, with dishes created by executive chef Charif Arabe.  “We are proud of what we’re serving,” Tevos says. Charif has helped simplify the menu, focusing on creating a strong identity for the restaurant while continuing to provide the highest quality meals. The chef is working with local vendors including Lee’s Farms and Benjamin’s Bakery to bring fresh ingredients to the table each day.  Fresh seafood comes from local fishermen out of Charleston and McClellanville.  Charif plans to change the menu seasonally and offer a modern twist on from-scratch favorites. He will feature daily specials, including a pasta dish of the day, and a seafood catch of the day for customers to try something a little out of the ordinary.  The new menu will also showcase the restaurant’s brick oven, with delicious flatbreads as a popular option. Other features will include a sauté station and a ‘from the grill section.’ Charif also aims to provide more vegetarian and vegan options for customers.  “We want to accommodate our customers’ needs,” the chef says. “We can create things on the spot and offer substitutions.”  Charif has been cooking for eighteen years and has won awards locally and nationally, including second place in the 2018 South Carolina Seafood Challenge, and Judge’s Choice at Souper Supper in 2017 and 2018. He is originally from Morocco and has worked in restaurants in France and the United States. He says his multicultural culinary background helps him to enhance flavors.  “I like to let the ingredients shine,” he says. Charif enjoys staying up-to-date with new trends in food and loves to step outside of the box in the kitchen.  “I love to show creativity in food,” he says. Tevos has operated several restaurants on the Grand Strand including City Pizza, and, at the same location as Carolina Seafood and Steak, Italian La Festa. Back home in Armenia, he owned an Italian restaurant.  Tevos, who’s lived in the United states since 2006, is married, and he and his wife, Aksana, have three children.  “I came to this country and opened restaurants because it is what I know and what I like,” he explains. Tevos played professional volleyball for many years, and he brings the importance of teamwork to his work in the restaurant.  “I lead my staff to create a mentality where we work together,” he says. “We cannot go forward without it. I am a team player. We help each other and have fun.” When you eat at his restaurant, Tevos and his crew aim to provide quality customer service. “We want to give our guests the service we like to get when we go to a restaurant,” he says. “I put my heart and soul into my restaurant every day.”  Carolina Seafood and Steak is a member of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, and Tevos is actively working with the community to be a vital asset to the Grand Strand Area.  Ingredients don’t get any fresher than the ones used at Carolina Seafood and Steak because many of them are picked right from the restaurant’s garden. Tevos grows cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, broccoli and watermelon as well as herbs like basil, thyme, dill, oregano and rosemary. The restaurant’s early bird menu is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Happy hour specials are also offered in the bar. The restaurant currently serves lunch and dinner.  Located in close proximity to several golf courses, the restaurant is a favorite spot for golfers before or after a round of golf. The restaurant also is a great spot for date night.  The 14,000 square foot historic building includes the main dining room, a sunny garden room with a glass roof, the bar, the wooden room with natural wood walls, and the Carolina Lounge and Bar, which is open from 5-9pm nightly. The lounge includes a dance floor and can be reserved, equipment and DJ included, for private parties. The restaurant regularly features live entertainment with a variety of musical genres represented. The building that houses Carolina Seafood and Steak was built in 1969, and contains many beautiful remnants salvaged from the former Ocean Forest Hotel— Myrtle Beach’s first hotel.  The magnificent wooden arches, built in 1927 and now dividing the restaurant’s rooms, and the actual bar, were originally part of the historic hotel. The stunning stained glass on the ceiling in the bar and the glass behind the bar were salvaged from a church in Spain. “The restaurant is kind of a golden location,” Charif says.  The restaurant’s large kitchen makes it possible for Carolina Seafood and Steak to host large parties, wedding receptions and other gatherings. The restaurant can provide à la carte meals or buffet-style dining for your event.  Carolina Seafood and Steak 9911 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 843-945-9288 www.carolinasteakhouse.com Facebook @ Carolina Seafood and Steak Call or visit Facebook for information about their entertainment schedule.  

Coastal Tinting and Security Films

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Protect Yourself at All Times by Melissa LaScaleia Matt Lillich, the owner and operator of Coastal Tinting and Security Films, attended college at UNC Wilmington, where he got started working with window films.  “I graduated in 1993 on a Saturday,” Matt says, “and on Monday, I was managing the company.”  By 1996, he had bought out the owner and relocated the business to Myrtle Beach, where he’s been running it ever since.  His company installs window products that reduce heat and glare from the sun, and security products that protect glass from breaking. As the installation of security films has become a bigger part of the business, Matt changed the name to reflect that at the first of the year— from Coastal Tinting to Coastal Tinting and Security Films. The sun control products temper the amount of heat and glare coming through windows, and prevent upholstery and carpeting from fading in the sun without imparting a loss of light. They also reduce air conditioning costs and prevent people from having to close their blinds to ameliorate the effects of the sun.    “There is a distinct satisfaction in knowing that the day I do an installation in a customer’s home, I’ll make that home a more comfortable place,” Matt says. “And you have to be very meticulous to do this, which is right up my alley.”     As technology has become more advanced, he has shifted his focus to high performance safety and security window films that provide increased glass safety and also help eliminate negatives associated with direct sun exposure. There’s a light and dark shade, so it offers varying levels of glare and heat control.  “Most modern homes have a lot of glass,” Matt says.  “So it leaves many points of vulnerability in the home.”  This photo shows the importance of proper installation for security film. In an impact test, a rock is thrown at a glass door o the left, in which the security film was installed correctly. The same rock was thrown at the door on the right, in which the film was installed incorrectly. — Photo Coastal Tinting The window film is a thick, heavy gauge product that is invisible to the naked eye and much more difficult to break if there is damage from storm or a forced entry. Additionally, the film is designed to hold the broken glass together (if it is broken), protecting people and things inside from shattering glass.      With these protective films, it’s the passive nature of their protection which makes them so immensely popular. It’s always there; doesn’t require maintenance; and doesn’t change the appearance of the windows. It’s like an invisible safety shield.  Security window films are supposed to be attached to the frame of the window in order to maximize their protective features. And it makes the installation more difficult and time consuming. This step is so crucial to the functioning of the product, that film manufacturers across the board won’t test the product unless it’s installed this way. Coastal Tinting and Security Films is the only Myrtle Beach company that installs the product this way for all their clients, whether commercial or residential. They use the same product as is found in military bases and court houses.    “The idea with the frame attachment is to not allow the frame kick-out to occur if something pushes up or tries to force its way through the glass,” Matt explains. “It’s there to hold that sheet of broken glass in and keep it adhered to the frame.”  “There has been very little impact testing done in a residential setting,” he continues. “So I used my own house for a test, because no one else would volunteer their own, and I wanted people to see how the product works.”  Matt created a video in which he applies security film to both panels of a sliding glass door— one with the frame attachment, the other without. Then he had people throw large rocks at the glass doors.  In addition to being fast (5 minutes), and highly gratifying, the video drives home the importance of quality installation. Without the film being attached to the frame, the damage to the glass was pretty bad, with the rock shooting right through the door. With the frame attachment, it outperformed the security capabilities that Matt expected. The impact was strong enough that it bent the aluminum frame of the door, but the rock bounced off the glass. You can view the video at www.coastaltinting.com.    “The public needs to be aware that just because they have security film installed, unless it is bonded to the window, it won’t perform in the way they’ve been told or may expect. Security films are becoming quite common, and it’s doing a disservice to the customer to leave them uneducated and vulnerable.”  Last year Matt celebrated his ten-thousandth customer.  “It was a huge landmark moment for me,” he says. “We always try to do good, solid, honest work at a fair price— where every job is done right the first time.” Coastal Tinting and Security Films 816 3rd Ave. South Surfside Beach, SC 29575 843-828-8468 www.coastaltinting.com Facebook @ Coastal Tinting

A Day of Hope For Children In Need 501(c)

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Instilling a Sense of Hope During a Single Day in Myrtle Beach by Melissa LaScaleia Sheila Karsevar is no stranger to entrepreneurial pursuits or following her passions. She has owned her own business as a Reliv Ambassador in the health and wellness industry for twenty-three years. She was so successful that sixteen years ago, her husband, Norm retired from his college coaching career and joined her as a partner.  Several years ago, she was searching for ways to make a change in her Myrtle Beach community.  “I love gathering people, having fun, and organizing things,” Sheila says. “And I’ve always loved kids of all ages. It hurts my heart when I see so many children feeling so little hope that they are turning to drugs or suicide as a solution. It felt to me like around the nation, we were losing our children.  “In November 2014, I saw a message online about Joyce Myer Ministry and I started to cry. I didn’t know why I was crying, so I began to pray to understand. Suddenly, I had a vision of a flyer with information on it of the organization I would eventually start— A Day of Hope For Children in Need. It was a very clear vision, and a very clear direction.”  With her new mission, Sheila was ready to get to work.  “I initially thought my husband wouldn’t be supportive because I’m involved in so many things,” she says. “But when I told him about it, he said, ‘Wow, that sounds really cool!’ I felt then that this was going to be very big.”     A Day Of Hope is an event that is held in Myrtle Beach before school starts in August. On this day, children who are in need of assistance (you must pre-register), will receive free haircuts, backpacks filled with school supplies, brand new shoes and new socks, and a big canvas bag of supplies for the home, like toilet paper, hand soap, and laundry soap.  “The point of this day is that volunteers are connecting with and loving on these kids. The day is about the community coming together in unity to support these children and inspire hope in them.” — Sheila Karsevar — Photo Sheila Karsevar “We fill that bag with things that food stamps don’t cover,” Sheila explains, “but are essential for wellbeing.”  Children also receive vision and dental exams and treatments, as well as lunch. The last component— their feet are washed by volunteers in a symbolic reenactment of the Bible story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. “We chose this act of reverence and honor to show these children an additional gesture of love,” says Sheila. “But it is only if the children are open to it. They still receive shoes and socks regardless. The point is that the volunteers are connecting with and loving on these kids. The day is about the community coming together in unity to support these children and inspire hope in them.”     “What the children hear throughout the day is that they are loved and created for a purpose,” she continues. “That is the heart of this day— that they are loved. They are being appreciated and valued.”  In the fall of 2014, Sheila had been attending a variety of networking meetings when A Day of Hope was born. She organically began to share her vision at those meetings, and soon doors were opening to make that vision a reality.  “There are so many children walking around with no hope, no resources, and nowhere to turn,” she says. “I think people can understand this need in our community, and seeing that they can do something tangible to make a difference, are willing to.  “Every year, it was: how is this going to happen? And as I was out and about networking, people would say to me something like, ‘My company wants to get involved in giving back to the community, do you have any ideas?’ So I would share with them about A Day of Hope.”  All of the supplies that are distributed to the children are brand new and reserved for them individually. — Photo Sheila Karsevar Little River Medical Center volunteered all of their medical services. There are a myriad of hair stylists and local salons involved.  “We have around 200 volunteers that help us,” Sheila says. “And between 40-50 different services that are involved in one way or another, whether it’s from being there the day of, or donations of supplies or services. I have 337 volunteers on my list, and it grows monthly. So it is truly the community coming together to help.” The program is now in its fifth year. Since its inception in 2015, Sheila estimates that they have served approximately 250 children yearly.  Pre-registration for children is required, as the supplies are reserved for them individually. If they cannot attend the event, they can still pick up their supplies. Under Sheila’s watchful eye, there is no waste. Anything that is left over is donated to Fostering Hope or schools most in need.  “It doesn’t matter peoples’ religious beliefs or backgrounds,” she says. “This is just a day to serve the children and support them— to bring a smile to their faces and hope to their hearts.  We have people volunteering from all different backgrounds. It’s a blessing for all all-around.”  So what’s next for Sheila and A Day of Hope?  “In the past few weeks I’ve had five different people say that we need to make this nation-wide. I agree. I feel like the way is being paved to bring this across the country. That would be incredible.” A Day of Hope Non-profit 501(c) To register a child, volunteer, or for more information: 843-568-9522 hopeinaday@gmail.com Facebook @ A Day of Hope Myrtle Beach.  

Common Sense Eating With Emma Ware

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The Name Says It All by Melissa LaScaleia Emma Ware has been a certified nutritionist, clinical homeopath, and doctor of holistic nutrition for over fifteen years. She is also certified in Zone for weight loss, which teaches the art of combining proteins, starches and fats optimally.  “It’s one of the best programs for balancing foods for weight loss,” Emma says.  With her business, Common Sense Eating, Emma helps coach people through the often complex world of healthy eating to achieve their goals. She offers consultations, gives presentations, teaches cooking classes, and teaches people how and where to shop.  “I teach people how to get organized both in the kitchen, home, and personal lives all-together, so they can change their lifestyle and live a healthier one,” she says. “I get a lot of requests for weight loss. Often in the process of helping people to lose weight, my clients start changing a lot of the other health issues that they have.”  When Emma begins a new consultation— she starts with probing questions to empower her clients into self-discovery. Things like: What are your challenges? Where do you think your issues for gaining weight lie? Cravings? Emotions? Because you don’t cook? Because you’re eating the wrong foods?  Because you’re overeating?  “What I try to implement is a lifestyle change,” she says, “which means common sense eating. It’s a return to the basics. If you look at photographs of people from the beginning of time to the 1960s, the majority were thin. Looking from the 1970s to now, they are not. The only thing that has changed is the introduction of chemical-based foods; the outcome is disturbing the metabolism and gaining weight. On top of that, people today overeat.  “Previously, we didn’t have a lot of sprays for the environment. Today, the goal with manufacturing companies is to give foods a shelf life.”  Emma encourages her clients to cook at least 50% of the time, and gives them the skills so they can do so. She even wrote a cookbook to assist her clients.  — Photo Meganpixels Parker “Now they have great, easy recipes to follow,” she says. “And from there, I teach them how to cheat with junk food. We take bad junk food and replace it with good junk food.  “If you stay with the program, which stabilizes you and your life, you will gain less weight. I will teach you to eat everything you want without deprivation, without starving, without limiting your caloric intake to 800 a day, or counting points. By stabilizing your body and your life, you can live a satisfying lifestyle. It protects you from yo-yo dieting.”  Stability for Emma means balance and moderation.  Want a soda? Go for it— once a week. Alcohol? Yes— but not all the time. Love nuts? Go ahead. Just don’t eat pounds a day. It’s the practical application of common sense to your eating choices.  “The biggest challenge with all the gimmicks we have out there,” Emma says, “is that by counting calories or points, you gravitate towards eating bad food rather than the right foods that nourish your body. My approach teaches you to think differently about food.  “By eating the right way, at least 80% of the time, you’ll feel better, and you have a better chance of not having a lot of sugar problems. And sugar causes problems with yeast and infections and weakens the immune system.  “If you keep this lifestyle, it also helps to reduce inflammation, cravings and portion control. I find that when people come to me and do not lose weight, it is because they give up too easily when trying to make changes. They believe that if it doesn’t happen fast enough, it’s not working, and that’s not true.  “The same way that it takes time to change habits, it takes time to change the body to alter the body from before to after— from the bad to the new. You’re transforming your entire human body.”  Common Sense Eating at Emma’s School of Healthy Eating 2798 Howard Ave., Unit D Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 843-997-7037 www.itsnotadiet.net Open M-F 10am-4pm; or by appointment. 

Moore, Johnson, & Saraniti Law Firm – Meet Lee Moore

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Persistent, Tenacious, Experienced by Melissa LaScaleia Lee Moore of Moore, Johnson, & Saraniti Law Firm primarily handles law cases in the areas of estate planning, probate administration, family law litigation, and mediation.  “I have thirty-two years of practice handling both sides of probate litigation working for the plaintiff as well as the defendant,” she says. “It gave me a lot of experience to see situations from both sides.  “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on litigation, specifically in family court and probate court. There aren’t a lot of attorneys who have concentrated their practice in those areas. For whatever reason, people have identified me as being good in these areas; and as I began to focus more on family and probate law, people continued to bring those types of cases to me.”  “I enjoy those areas of practice,” she continues, “because you see an immediate effect on people in their day-to-day life. With other areas of law, you feel further removed from the clients.  “I like mediation because you can help people resolve something in a fairly quick fashion, and it’s done outside of the court. I encourage people to pursue mediation before they file suit because it saves both time and money. My organizational abilities and problem solving skills are what make me a good mediator.”  The team of Moore, Johnson & Saraniti — Photo Meganpixels Parker Lee is originally from Pawley’s Island, and went to high school in Georgetown. She attended USC, then moved to Florida and worked as a paralegal before returning to USC to study law. After graduation, she settled in Surfside Beach.  When starting her own private practice, Lee was looking for an attorney who handled real estate closings to round out her firm. In an unusual twist of fate, Lee’s father used to have breakfast regularly at the Litchfield Diner with the husband of attorney Sarah Johnson. Word got out that Sarah had the skills that Lee needed, and when they met, both felt it would be a good fit.  “Today, amongst our entire team, we really meld a lot of areas of law, and that enables us to provide more extensive services to our clients,” Lee says. “We have areas that complement one another.”  “As a lawyer, I offer persistence, tenacity, and follow through,” she adds. “At our firm, we have a stellar support staff, a lot of whom have been with us for ten plus years, so that we are able to maintain the structure necessary to provide consistent follow-through and organization.  “We are very detail oriented and business-minded but at the same time are empathetic and care about our clients’ needs and interests. We have a great firm, both attorneys and staff.” Moore, Johnson & Saraniti Law Firm, P.A.  Attorney Lee Moore 1271 Glenns Bay Road Surfside Beach, SC 29575 843-650-9757 www.grandstrandlawyers.com Facebook @ Moore Johnson Saraniti Law Firm

Q&A with Alan and Loretta Green

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Alan and Loretta Green, Married For Seventy-One Years and Still Out on The Town by Melissa LaScaleia Introduce me to your family.  It’s myself and my husband, Alan. We’ve been married for seventy-one years. We have a son, Perry, who is a nuclear engineer. He’s sixty-four-years-old and lives in Tennessee. Our daughter, Karen, is sixty-six-years-old and lives in Pennsylvania. She’s a dental hygienist, and has a son and a daughter. We have one great grandchild, and he’s so cute. He’s a year-and-a-half old. He lives in Boston.  Where are all the places you came from? Where do you live now? We were married in Redding, Pennsylvania, and lived there for twenty-six years. Now we live in Lakeside Crossing. Why did you move to Myrtle Beach? Our son was working in the area and we decided to relocate. He has a house in Surfside Beach and wants to retire there and relocate back to the beach to watch over us, but we prefer him not to. He wants to do everything for us, but we don’t need him. We can still do everything for ourselves and don’t need to be monitored. Do you have a favorite place in Myrtle Beach? We like to frequent all of the restaurants. We eat out most of the time. However Alan recently started cooking.  What’s your favorite thing about living here?  I just participate in whatever goes on in our community. They have stuff going on all the time where we live. We play cards, and try to do everything.  Is there anything that you miss or would like to see in Myrtle Beach? Some rain in Myrtle Beach would be great.

Norton Davis, Part 1 of 3

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Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Norton Davis. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Brigadier General Thomas Merritt Knoles III

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Take a moment to celebrate our Veteran Brigadier General Thomas Merritt Knoles III. Read all about his story on this months edition. Thank you for your service!

Emma’s Health Talk: The Spice Connection

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Cooking For Our Health by Emma Ware One of my go-to places on the web is WebMD; and as I was researching material for this article at that site, I discovered information contributed by Monica Moreno, adjunct professor of nutrition at the University of Miami, also a dietitian for the Miami Marlins. According to Monica, it’s best to cook with herbs and spices regularly— something I encourage all of my clients to do because of what she next stated: herbs and spices come from the leaves, seeds, berries, and roots of plants. Research shows they are chock-full of healthy constituents. Both herbs and spices fight inflammation and reduce damage to your body’s cells. They are both rich in phytochemicals (healthy plant chemicals).  Below are a few of these beneficial spices for your culinary consideration, along with their positive side affects, which you may not have been aware of previously.  Cardamon: A sweet, pungent spice known to soothe an upset stomach. Lab studies show it may also help reduce inflammation. An added perk is that it is high in minerals like magnesium and zinc.  Cinnamon: It’s low in calories, sugar-free and inexpensive. Use it to sweeten coffee or tea. Lab studies show that cinnamon may help with inflammation and fighting off bacteria as well as fending off the free radicals that can damage your cells. In addition to all those benefits, cinnamon also helps to lower blood sugar—  but be sure to check with your doctor first when using it for this purpose.  Cocoa: Often thought of only as a key ingredient in chocolate, this is a spice with many health perks. It’s full of flavonoids that are antioxidants shown to boost heart health. Flavonoids seem to play a role in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, helping to keep your coronary arteries healthy among other benefits. Cumin: Known worldwide as a key ingredient in many Indian dishes, cumin is naturally rich in iron. It may also play a role in weight loss. One study conducted involved eighty-eight overweight women. Those on a low fat diet who ate less than a teaspoon of cumin daily lost more weight and body fat than those who didn’t add it on the same diet. Garlic: This plant has a powerful compound called allicin. Lab studies have shown that it may lower your chances of getting heart disease. Another study shows that eating garlic regularly may help with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. But to receive the benefits— you must crush the clove. Allicin is formed only after the cells in the garlic are cut or crushed.  I hope this bit of information encourages you to research and experience more of the truly awesome benefits of adding herbs and spices to your menu. You will find amazing information about these incredible, flavorful, healthy compounds from natures own medicine chest. Remember to always check with your doctor before making any changes to your health regimen. And be sure to listen to Myrtle Beach’s 99.5 talk radio this month for my call-in segment with Dave.  Come find me at 2798-D Howard Ave. in the Market Common. Or call me at 843-997-7037. Your questions and comments are always welcome.  Blessings, Emma

Getting Patriotic: The History of The American Flag

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Charlie’s Corner is the domain of Charlie, the furry four-legged lady’s man of the Market Common. Each month, he’ll share information to help all new, visiting, and existing doggie community members get the most out of life alongside their human companions. Here, we’ll feature his reflections on what it’s like to be a dashing downtown doggie, as he reminds all of us how to play well together.  This month, our patriotic pooch gets ready to celebrate Independence Day.   Oh boy summer is here! In addition to watermelons, peaches, picnics, and barbecues (my enthusiasm usually lies pretty close to my tummy), this season also brings us the Fourth of July which involves all of the aforementioned things and then some.  People flock to Myrtle Beach to celebrate our nation’s birthday, and for good reason: we’re the most patriotic state of them all, and Myrtle Beach is synonymous with fun and good times. So what better place to attend a birthday party than here, right by the ocean?  Murrells Inlet celebrates in grand style on the water with the Murrells Inlet Boat Parade. Be sure to read about it on our front page. It’s a lively good time, with restaurants serving, flags waving, and music playing. People bedeck their boats, docks, and houses in our nation’s colors of red, white, and blue, and crowd along the Marsh Walk to watch the boats parade along.  I am a very patriotic doggie, and myself always don some red, white, or blue for Independence Day. Which got me thinking: how did those colors come to be on our flag? And what’s the meaning behind our flag?     After finding my research cap (it’s blue by the way), I discovered that those colors were chosen because our nation’s fathers believed our country embodied the values of what those colors symbolize—red for hardiness and valor; white for purity and innocence; and blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.  More than two hundred years ago, on June 14, 1777 to be precise, our fledgling government passed what was called the Flag Act— an official decree to establish an official flag for our new country.  It was comprised of alternating red and white stripes to represent the thirteen original colonies that then became thirteen states. A blue rectangle in the upper left corner was called the canton, and referred to specifically as the union. White stars adorned the canton, also representing the number of states that made up our new country.  Over time, the flag went through many evolutions. The current iteration has fifty white stars in the canton, representing all fifty states of the United States of America. It was adopted by President Eisenhower on August 21, 1959, and is the longest-used version of the flag to date.  Myth, folklore, and theory surrounds the creation of our flag. Some sources credit the original 1777 composition to a naval flag designer named Francis Hopkinson of New Jersey (who also signed the Declaration of Independence). He certainly believed that he had created it, as evidenced by the repeated bills that he sent to Congress asking to be paid with a “quarter cask of public wine,” among other things, for his services.  However, a letter to President George Washington in 1779 reveals that at that time there was still no design established for our country to use during war. The myth that Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag was a story that has been widely disseminated through the ages despite there being no evidence whatsoever that it was true.  The story goes that George Washington handed the seamstress a pencil sketch of a flag design he had invented, and asked her to sew it.  Mary Pickersgill also staked a claim in the creation and sewing process, assisted by a thirteen-year-old African American girl named Grace Wisher. There is also a theory that the Washington family’s coat of arms was the inspiration for the stars and stripes.  Whatever may be the story, our flag, also called Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, and the Star-Spangled Banner, is a reminder of the courage, collective effort, and dedication of all of our nation’s fathers to stand for the value of freedom for all citizens.  Now that’s something to remember, honor, and celebrate this Fourth of July!  Until next time, 

Favorite Nature Spots in North Myrtle Beach

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by the City of North Myrtle Beach North Myrtle Beach may be known for its nine miles of beautiful sandy beaches, but dispersed throughout the city are a variety of trails and open areas for the residents and visiting guests to enjoy.  The City of NMB Parks & Recreation maintains many trails and open spaces providing people of all ages no-cost recreational spaces where they can cycle, walk, hike, jog or simply sit and relax. Preserving important natural landscapes is one of the benefits of trails and open spaces. The City of NMB offers two preserves that demonstrate just that. The Heritage Shores Nature Preserve is one of the most unique parks in the city. With seven acres of walking trails, the park is located on an island that extends into the marsh.  This land is preserved in its native state and is accessible via a series of elevated boardwalks and observation decks. Interpretive signage throughout the park describes the plants, animals, fish, and birds that can be seen on your stroll.  Located adjacent to the Preserve is the Cherry Grove Park & Boat Ramp. This popular fishing spot is located on the Cherry Grove Marsh and provides boat access to the marsh and the Atlantic Ocean. The Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve is a scenic overview of the picturesque Cherry Grove Marsh where guests enjoy fishing and crabbing. The park provides foot access to the inlet and a boardwalk was added to maintain important marsh habitat.  The City of NMB encourages physical fitness and connecting with others through trails and open spaces. Situated through the NMB Park & Sports Complex are three trails and a meadow. The Lake Trail is 1.1 miles around a lake which provides pedestrians the opportunity to view the riders at Shark Wake Park, and the adventure-seekers on the zip lines from the Go-Ape Treetop Adventure. At the center of the Sports Complex is a twelve-acre, grassy, open area— the McLeod Seacoast Meadow. It is a great area for family picnics, relaxation, or a multitude of other general recreation activities, as well as special events. It is surrounded by a half-mile walking path used daily by residents and visitors. Also in the Sports Complex is the 2.5 mile McLeod Seacoast Nature Trail. This trail takes guests through a forest area filled with lush vegetation and a variety of birds and animals.  Trails are essential to all cities, and the City of North Myrtle Beach will continue to preserve and maintain these walking paths and open areas for their residents. Whether it’s a stroll around the lake, or a quiet hike in the woods, these amenities provide community residents and guests the opportunity to enjoy the diverse environment and the natural beauty of the city. For more information about North Myrtle Beach trails and parks, visit www.nmb.parks.us.

Summer in Surfside Beach

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by the Town of Surfside Beach Summer in Surfside Beach comes with regulations to make sure everyone stays in the loop and continues to enjoy fun in the sun. We are proud to be named the Family Beach, and want everyone who comes to visit to enjoy their day.  There are signs indicating where authorized town vehicles access the beaches if needed, so that you and your family and friends know where to safely set up for your beach day.  When you come to the beach during the summer months, make sure to leave any pets home. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 16 through May 14, provided they are on a leash. We provide pet waste bags for your pet so we can keep our beaches safe and sanitary for all.  The town of Surfside Beach welcomes surfers and we love to watch them on our waves. To keep everyone safe during the busy summer season, surfers are welcome in designated sections from May 15 through September 15, from 10am-5pm. To stay safe, don’t surf within 300 feet of the pier, and be sure to wear equipment leashes at all times. During the off season, surfers are welcome to surf anywhere at the beach from sun up to sun down. We have lifeguards posted for your safety, as riptides are common on our coast. When in the water, remember not to swim out deeper than the height of your chest, and no further than fifty yards from the shore. If you get caught in a rip current, swim with the current parallel to the shore until you break free. Then head immediately to shore.  Surfside Beach welcomes you to set off your own fireworks on the beach one day of the year only— the Fourth of July.  We hope you enjoy the party!  In keeping with our family friendly theme, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are not allowed at the beach.  Whenever you visit our beaches, be sure to practice a leave-no-trace policy.  Pack all your trash out with you, or dispose of it in the bins provided.  In this way, you help to preserve our oceans, protect our sea life, and ensure that everyone is able to continue enjoying swimming in our beautiful waters and frequenting our sandy shores.  Sea turtles are endangered species that nest on our shores. Help to protect and preserve these special creatures by leaving the beaches properly. We welcome you to enjoy your time at the beach creating sand castles and sand art, but when finished, fill any holes back in. Baby sea turtles get trapped in the holes, and are unable to navigate their way to the ocean. When they can’t make it back, they die. Remember that we share this place with wild marine life, and they need our support to survive and thrive.  If you’d like to help out more, then volunteer for our monthly Beach Sweeps, part of our mission to Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful program.  To learn more, visit our Facebook page @ Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful.  Lastly, The Surfside Beach Summer of Fun Free Music Festival is a weekly event held in Passive Park every Sunday from June 2 through September 29, from 2-5pm. Come enjoy music, food, and vendors. 

Summer Fun in the Forest

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by Emily Smith Sometimes you don’t even have to leave your neighborhood to have an adventure. With school out and the heat on, not having to go far from home can be a blessing. This July, explore the ever-growing Carolina Forest community and see what fun outdoor activities it has to offer for family and friends. First and foremost, the best place to start is the Carolina Forest Recreation Center. This will be your headquarters for all things “fun in the forest.” Beyond having exercise classes throughout the week for all ages, this local rec center hosts countless athletic camps and events for kids.  Sharing the same parking lot is the Carolina Forest Library, which has its own unique happenings, not just books. A large grassy field stretches behind both buildings, which are often filled with playing children. To the side sits the rec center’s playground, a literal jungle gym of activity. Small picnics involving the use of personal grills are allowed in this area.     Families are encouraged to stop by and find out more about the many activities and classes offered at Carolina Forest. Baseball fans can come here to learn more about International Drive Fields, a popular sports venue used by both schools and amateur teams.  One of the most popular bike paths along the Grand Strand, The Horry County Bike and Run Park is the closest thing there is to mountain biking in our flat area, and has been affectionately nicknamed The Hulk. The dirt park filled with gentle to more experienced up-and-downs is located in your backyard of Carolina Forest, and is expanding all the time. The main loop is definitely for the more experienced riders, with dirt paths that can curve sharply after a quick decline. This whole park is large however, and a number of different paths wind through the trees. For those who prefer being on foot, there are jogging trails twisting around as well. These many tracks altogether add up to almost 10 kilometers of fun. The multiple paths and difficultly levels should be carefully noted on the map before beginning. So you can best plan your venture, keep in mind that the Bike and Run Park does not have outdoor lighting and is open only during daylight hours.  Down the road a little bit from the Recreation Center, the development of Huger Park continues. The new five acres of park will increase the amount of outdoor activities that Carolina Forest has to offer, though an opening date is still far in the future. It would be remiss not to mention another popular outdoor activity of the summer — fireworks. Regulations regarding fireworks vary depending on your location, so please be sure to research before lighting up the night sky. 

What Makes Up Our Little “City” Of Little River

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by the Little River Chamber of Commerce Little River, SC makes up the Northeastern tip of the state. Our coastal community, which flows along the Intracoastal Waterway, was originally called Mineola by local Indian tribes, meaning “little river.” With a colorful history including shipwreck survivors and pirates, the community grew into a small fishing village, and is now the gateway to the Grand Strand for many visitors from the North.  While it has already welcomed many new residents, Little River still has unprecedented potential for growth in the near future. People are attracted to Little River due to its proximity to nearby beaches and cities, as well as its lack of city taxes. But why don’t we pay city taxes? Little River is a census-designated place, meaning it is unincorporated and therefore it is not a city. With no city, there is also no city government, no town hall, and thus, no city taxes. While we love our neighbors, nearby cities are not responsible for Little River residents. So who takes care of us? Governmental needs are overseen by Horry County Government. While many of their offices are in Conway, there are local offices for the police, fire & rescue, library, DMV, auditor, Treasurer, and more.  We’re also blessed with two county park locations: North Strand Park on Hwy 57 and the CB Berry & Community Center on Hwy 179. The North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex is also located in Little River. We are also lucky to have a dedicated chamber. The Little River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is a nonprofit, membership-based organization whose mission is to make the area a better place to live, work, and play. Like many chambers, they assist locals and visitors with a myriad of questions, and work closely with the elected leadership of Horry County and state legislators to ensure our community’s needs are heard. In lieu of a local municipality, they have also taken the initiative to address local infrastructure needs such as maintaining highway medians, streetlights, and welcome signs. We hope you’ve found your treasure in Little River, SC.

Hear it Here! The Roundup of Live Music in The Market Common

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by Ashley Daniels The Market Common is a feast for all the senses – and that includes the dining venues that make beautiful live music nearly every night of the week. If you have the itch to move your feet to the beat from these live sounds, we’ve gathered where and when to go.  Crepe Creations, 4012 Deville St. Visit this quaint corner café for live music daily from 6-9 pm. They’re known to host jazz musicians and acoustic guitarists who create pleasant musical backdrops to dinner and drinks. Travinia Italian Kitchen, 4011 Deville St. Just across the street from Crepe Creations, Travinia hosts the six-piece U-N-I Jazz Band, which adds to the cool surrounds of the bar and lounge at this Italian restaurant. They play every Friday from 7-10 pm with sets of live jazz and blues. King Street Grille, 3040 Howard Ave. Keep the party hopping at this sports bar, where they kick it up a notch with a variety of live music bands every Friday and Saturday from 8-11 pm. The Brass Tap, 3090 Deville St. What could be better than access to more than 200 craft beers at The Brass Tap? Tap into their eclectic live music lineup every Friday starting at 8 pm. 810 Market Common, 1220 Moser Drive This entertainment hub of bowling, billiards and more has plenty to do in-house, plus it also features live music onstage Fridays and Saturdays at 8:10 pm, when they’re known to pack the house with their exciting schedule of country music and dance bands. Don’t worry, 810 has the space to dance, because you won’t be able to stay in your seat! There’s also live music at the year-round festivals hosted here at the Market Common’s Valor and Grand Parks.  For a schedule of upcoming live music events, visit www.marketcommonmb.com.

Paid Parking Season in Myrtle Beach

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by the City of Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach’s paid parking season is underway and continues through October 31. Generally, no one feels enthusiasm for parking meters, but they are helpful in managing infrastructure. First, they identify which spaces are available and legal for parking. Second, they encourage turnover so that more people can enjoy a handy parking spot. Third, revenue from the meters goes back into the area to pay for more services, and events.  Residents of Myrtle Beach can receive a parking decal for their personal vehicles if the vehicles are registered inside the city limits and city property taxes have been paid. The decals allow a vehicle to park for free at the public parking meters and pay stations, as well as at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  The City of Myrtle Beach offers an online registration system for Resident Parking Decals for the 2019-2020 period. See https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/news_detail_T6_R394.php and follow the directions. Commercial use vehicles are not eligible for the Resident Parking Decal. If you live in Myrtle Beach and pay property taxes on your car, the city counts that as your payment for parking, whether you ever occupy a paid space or not. Non-residents simply pay at the meter and only when they actually use the parking space.  If you aren’t a resident of Myrtle Beach, the city offers two options to neighbors and visitors who are not eligible for a decal. 1. A seven-day visitor parking pass is available for $30 from the Lanier Parking Office in the Pavilion Parking Garage, Ninth Avenue North at Kings Highway. The pass is good for seven consecutive days at all paid public parking areas. 2. A non-resident parking placard is available for $100 per year from the Lanier Parking Office in the Pavilion Parking Garage. This pass is good for the public metered spaces between 21st Avenue North and 6th Avenue South, as well as in the metered street ends from 69th to 77th Avenues North. 

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