Posted Fri, Aug 28th 2009, 11:54
Enjoy Dez Cordas at Coastal Carolina University, September 1st, this Tuesday, at 7:30 pm at Edwards Recital Hall. FREE. Enjoy the combined talents of two musicians, one on double bass (Craig Butterfield) and one on guitar (Matthew Slotkin). They initiate an eclectic mix of musical styles from tango to jazz to classical for your listening pleasure. You will be glad that you attended!
Posted Wed, Aug 26th 2009, 16:15
Settlers to our area first learned that Indian tribes used the word “mineola” for the stream near their encampment. “Mineola” means “little river,” which became the town’s name, plus the name of Little River’s main street leading to the fishing docks, Mineola Avenue. Little River, one of the oldest settlements along the east coast, dates to the late 1600’s, and it all started with small cabins built by brave settlers on a wide tidal inlet.
Posted Mon, Aug 24th 2009, 10:22
Ever wonder where molasses comes from? Want to see it made, the way it used to be made before big business brought it indoors? Come to Eastport, the Freewoods Farm of O’Neal Smalls. Your experience at this small-scale farm will include a visit to Jake the mule shown here, grinding sugar cane, extracting the liquid. Sorghum comes from boiled sugar cane juice which thickens. The leftover hard material feeds hogs.
Posted Fri, Aug 21st 2009, 09:25
All you need to prepare for August is sticky, steamy weather. No hurricanes coming in here this weekend. Most of the East Coast, including the mid-Atlantic, will likely experience what the National Hurricane Center calls “extremely dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents.” Sometimes staying out of the surging surf, especially away from rip currents, is all that’s needed to be safe! So, if you’re on vacation, relax and have fun!
Posted Wed, Aug 19th 2009, 09:38
Don’t rush your play, but at the same time keep the pace going. Never delay a shot just to complete a conversation started in the cart ride over to the ball. When you leave the cart, bring more than one club to allow for options. On the walk to the ball, consider your shot rather than standing by the ball, pondering. With these tips, you won’t be the one causing slow play on the course.
