National Weather Service to investigate probable tornado in Socastee area

June 29, 2013

By Todd Garvin


MYRTLE BEACH — A line of strong thunderstorms that moved through the area Saturday caused some light flooding and brought heavy winds, including a probable tornado in the Socastee area.

Horry County and Brunswick County, N.C., were put under a tornado warning around 4:20 p.m. Saturday and until 4:45 the National Weather Service in Wilmington received reports of a funnel cloud, mostly from around the Amberfield Subdivision in Socastee.

Read more here: 
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/06/29/3562799/national-weather-service-to-investigate.html#storylink=cpy

Myrtle Beach area cupcake contest keeps things sweet for Fourth of July

By Steve Palisin — spalisin@thesunnews.com

June 30, 2013


An Independence Day contest entering its second year on Thursday lets all participants have their cake and eat it, too.

Croissants Bistro & Bakery, at Grissom Parkway and 38th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach, will get extra sweet in serving up its second annual Fourth of July Cupcake Eating Contest. At this two-hour party beginning at 3 p.m. with entertainment various family activities, registrants for this marathon to munch down as many cupcakes as possible in five minutes must check in by 3:30 p.m.

Continue at:


http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/06/30/3558904/myrtle-beach-area-cupcake-contest.html

Horry County Roads Update

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

                                                              

June 30-July 6, 2013

26.036774A US17 BYPASS & 707 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT(Consultant)

Descr:            This project will be the construction of an overpass at US17 and SC707.           

Status:            No lane closures are expected.  New lane shifts are in place.

    

3^rd AVE. MYRTLE BEACH- ROAD AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS (HORRY)

             

Descr:   Road and Utility work

Status:  Periodic lane closures and traffic delays thru the summer of 2015.  Use alternate routes whenever possible.  Shoulder closures & lane shifts Monday thru Friday 7am-6pm.

 

                         

NOTES: 

Carolina Road (Green Sea) – Flagger operations from Hwy 9 to Fair Bluff Hwy for chip sealing Monday thru Wednesday 7am-7pm

Red Bluff Road – Shoulder closures from Hwy 90 to Hwy 905 for utility work Monday-Wednesday & Friday 7am-7pm

Hwy 76 – Possible moving operations from SC 9 to Sand Plant Road for installation of pavement markings Tuesday & Wednesday – 7am-7pm

Road Projects Impact on MOSP?

In the article below, the South Carolina Department of Transportation gives a summary descritpion and status of local road projects.  I've been wondering exactly where the Carolina Bays (Route 31) will come in, because traffic around here is becoming more of a a concern.  If you're similarly interested, take a look at this document.  It has more detail.

http://www.scdot.org/inside/pdfs/PublicHearings/CarolinaBays_handout.pdf

I found it interesting that the original plan called for Rte. 31 to intersect with 17 Bypass, which it seems would more directly reduce traffic on that route.  The current plan is two miles  shorter, saving a lot of expense.

I copied the map from the pdf and show it here, with comments below it.

Above you can see but not read an overall map of the Route 31 extension and the 707 widening.  The latter project extends all the way from where 707 crosses 544 down to the CVS in Murrells Inlet, across 17 Bypass and over Sunnyside Ave. to Business 17 that runs along the marsh (Restaurant Row.)

The Carolina Bays (Rte. 31) extension will leave 544 and curve around and meet 707 north of the 707 intersection with Holmestown Road.  Here's a closer look.

  The On and Off Ramps will extend on both sides of 707 between Blue Stern Drive and Leonard Road on the left, just north of Moss Creek Road, where today you can see a big empty field..  Here's is the sat photo.  In the pdf mentioned above, there is an overlay map of the cloverleaf.

If the project takes some of the traffic off Routes 17 Bypass and 17 Business, that would seem to be a good thing.  But the effect will be north of us and the diverted northbound traffic will be heading out Holmestown Road and up 707 to get on Rte. 31.


Comments?



Dave

Paintings

This afternoon.I received the gift of jpgs of paintings by a local artist.  Nikki Dowell MacLeod has given her permission for us to run a series of her paintings on the Blog.  Yes, her proud father sent them in.  You will definitely enjoy them. I'll be running each of them somewhere on the blog throughout the week.  I'm impressed with all the talent around here.  From the photos by Michele and her daughter Brandi to Mary Beth's on-the-scene-reporting (just to kid her) to Doug's suggestions for the blog,  I'm convinced we have more than enough people with skills to fill our pages with stories, poems, photos and artwork.  Keep it coming.  It's nice to read or view something other than Things To Do and HOA News.  Don't forget to send me music requests and I'll look for them on YouTube.

Local Road Projects Status

Below is a current status report from the South Carolina Department of Transportation:

SC Route 707 Widening (RIDE II)

 

Description:

Widening of SC Route 707 from a 2-lane shoulder section to a 5-lane curb and gutter facility with sidewalks from just south of Enterprise Road (S-26-926) in Horry County to US Route 17 in Georgetown County, a distance of approximately 9.2 miles.  The project has been broken in to three phases: Phase I is from just south of Enterprise Road (S-26-926) to Salem Road.  Phase II runs from Salem Road to the Horry/Georgetown County line.  Phase III limits are from the Horry/Georgetown County line to US Route 17.  All phases will be developed concurrently.

 

Status:

Right of way acquisition and the development of final construction plans and specifications are substantially complete.  The 404(b)(1) permit was approved by the Army Corps of Engineers on May 24, 2013.  A clearing and grubbing contract will be let to construction in August 2013 along with an interim intersection improvement project located at SC Route 707 and Big Block Road.  The clearing and grubbing contract will prepare the area for the utilities to relocate their facilities within the project limits.  Following the relocation of a significant portion of the utilities, the main widening contract is anticipated to be let to construction in the spring of 2014.

 

Glenn’s Bay Road (S-2-1240) Widening and interchange at US 17 Bypass (RIDE II)

 

Description:

Widening of Glenn’s Bay Road (S-26-1240) from a 2-lane shoulder section to a 3-lane curb and gutter facility with sidewalks from US Route 17 Bypass to US Route 17 Business, a distance if approximately 1.6 miles.  The project will also include an interchange at US Route 17 Bypass and Glenn’s Bay Road.

 

Status: 

Right of way acquisitions and the development of the construction plans and specifications are in progress.  Coordination with the US Army Corps of Engineers continues concerning the permit approval and mitigation plan.

Carolina Bays Parkway (SC Route 31) Extension

 

Description:

Extension of the Carolina Bays Parkway from its current terminus at SC Route 544 to SC Route 707, a distance of approximately 4.3 miles. The proposed project is a new location, multilane freeway facility that will include a bridge over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and interchanges at SC Route 544 and SC Route 707.

Status:

Right of way acquisitions and construction plans are complete.  The 404(b)(1) permit was approved by the Army Corps of Engineers on May 24, 2013.  The project will be let to construction in October 2013 following a 60 day ad period.

New SC Motorist Help Service

June 27
   
SCDOT Launches Enhanced 511 Traveler Information System

Free Service to Help Motorists Save Time and Money



           The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has launched an enhanced 511 Traveler Information System, providing traffic camera images, travel time estimates and other technological tools to help motorists navigate South Carolina’s roadways.
Other new features of South Carolina’s “Next Generation 511 System” include an interactive map showing locations of traffic incidents and construction projects; average speeds of traffic; weather information; and twitter accounts to provide users with real-time important travel information.
 “We think the public will want to take advantage of this user-friendly, new technology to help make their travel as efficient and safe as possible,” said SCDOT Director of Traffic Engineering Tony Sheppard. “We are especially glad to have the new system in place for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. An informed motorist can avoid problem areas and not only make their trip better, but help lessen overall traffic congestion.”

Continue at:

http://info.scdot.org/PressRelease/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=1509

South Carolina Driving Tips

Help Wanted

We need a layout person for the MOSP Newsletter.  Mary Comaskey has had to lay down the sword as her life fills with other things to do.  She did a wonderful job for the past two years.  We're looking for someone with skills in the use of Word or any other software you can convert Word documents to.  If you have Newsletter experience, all the better.  If not, let's talk.  We're not looking for someone with a degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. 

The duties are to produce a final copy ready for the printer.  It's ordinarily a 2 page (one sheet) newsletter printed four times each year.  The text of stories will be provided to you.  Your electronic output will go to Patti Cannon who handles the printer and delivery.  Steve Susak handles the approvals. We may also have a meeting each quarter of the Communications Committee you will attend.  If you desire, you may also participate in production of the blog, but that's not a necessary part of the job.  However, if you want to learn something about blogging, here's your chance.

In the new communications plan, the emphasis on social news and items of interest has moved from the Newsletter, where there really wasn't enough room, to the Blog.  So the newletter will remain small and contain mostly information from HOA Board Meetings that needs to get to everyone, whether or not they have access to the Internet.  But you're welcome to participate in any of the communications activities you'd like.  You may write, photograph ... knock yourself out, but don't feel you need to do anything more than the newsletter layout.

Right now on the committee are Ashley Cameron, Steve Susak and myself, ably assisted by Patti Cannon for printing and delivery.  We'd be happy to have you join us.

Send me a note if you're interested.

Dave Griffin
dave@windsweptpress.com

You're new here?

You just moved here?  Where are you from?  What do you do in

your spare time?  You have children?  Grandchildren? Et cetera?  A lot of et cetera?

If you're new in the Meadows of St. Patrick, we'd like to meet you and get to know you.  That's not always easy in today's busy world.  I haven't seen anyone bring an apple pie to a newly moved in family in quite a few years.  Not that such an act of friendliness should have gone out of style.

If you are new here ... even if you're not ... and you'd like to write up a few words about yourself and your family, we would love to read about you.  Don't be bashful!  Most of us would consider you brave for stepping forward to introduce yourself.  Have you noticed that people are always interesting?  Well, so are you.  Tell us about yourself.  Include photos, press releases, wanted posters, expired passports, whatever you feel tells your story.  We want to hear it.

The apple pie?  Not from me.  The last time my wife and I carried a pie next door (up north, a few years ago,) the guy who answered the door tried to pay us.  Thought we were from some kind of mobile bake sale.

dave@windsweptpress.com

11 Little-Known Facts About Left-Handers

From their innovative minds to their political aspirations, there are plenty of great reasons to love lefties!
 

By Katie Kerns


There’s no denying it. Left-handers are the odd men out.

Sure, lefties make up about 10 percent of the population — but, frankly, it seems like society has forgotten about them. Right-handed gadgets, awkwardly designed desks, cooking tools that fit comfortably in your right hand (now that’s just wrong!).

What causes someone to become a southpaw? Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research points to a complex collaboration between genes and environment. While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered, people who dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed family members. And researchers have found different brain wirings in righties vs. lefties.

But no matter what it is that drives someone to use their antipodal paw, science has also uncovered a particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to have. So for all of you lefties, leftie-loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there — it’s time to brush up on your left-handed knowledge and help put an end to leftie discrimination once and for all.

Continued at:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living-pictures/little-known-facts-about-lefthanders.aspx?xid=ob_cc_gm#/slide-1

10 great romantic restaurants in Myrtle Beach

By Chris Mowder & Heather Gale

February 6, 2013



 ... (A)nyone who’s been on the beach longer than a few minutes knows that there are plenty of places to choose from when it comes to Grand Strand dining, but often times the toughest part of picking a spot comes in sifting through the thousands of great options to find the perfect one for you.

That’s why this year, we’ve taken the liberty of picking out a few of our favorite date night eateries for a quick rundown of romantic restaurants.

Continue at:

http://www.mbvisit.com/eat/great-romantic-restaurants-in-myrtle-beach/article_fb1c2934-7077-11e2-b2d0-001a4bcf6878.html

Filming for second season of ‘Myrtle Manor’ starts next week

By Dawn Bryant — dbryant@thesunnews.com

June 21, 2013


MYRTLE BEACH — Filming for the second season of “Welcome to Myrtle Manor” is set to start next week.

Cameras are expected to start documenting the shenanigans of the residents of Patrick’s Mobile Home Park in Myrtle Beach, a.k.a. Myrtle Manor, on Thursday, said Dana Painter, whose family owns Patrick’s Mobile Home Park off Highway 15. Painter, whose younger sister Becky is a regular on the docu-drama, has appeared in the background on the show.

Filming is expected to last until October, Painter said. The show will air next year on TLC, though a specific date hasn’t yet been set.

Folks are keeping details of the new season hush-hush, including whether all the cast members will return and what kind of issues the park’s residents will face during the show’s second season.

Continue at:

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/06/21/3549226/filming-for-second-season-of-myrtle.html

 

This Weekend ...

Art in the Park Myrtle Beach

June 22, 2013 - June 23, 2013

Location: Chapin Park
Address: 1400 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Type: Special Events
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 843-446-3830

Sunday Celebrations

June 16, 2013 - August 11, 2013

Location: Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Address: 800 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Type: Special Events
Time: 7:00 PM
Phone: 843-497-0580

Visit Website  | Send Email

The Long Bay Symphony presents Disney in Concert 

June 23, 2013

Location: Myrte Beach High School Music & Arts Center
Address: 3302 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Type: Special Events
Time: 7:00pm
Phone: 843-448-8379

Visit Website  | Send Email

 

Myrtle Beach-area arts and cultural calendar for June 21-27

June 19, 2013
 

AUDITIONS/REHEARSALS

FESTIVE BRASS OF MYRTLE BEACH. New members welcome: Rehearsals 7 p.m. Mondays at First United Methodist Church, 904 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach. 293-6162 or festivebrassofmyrtlebeach.org.

GRAND STRAND HARMONY CHORUS/SWEET ADELINES. Women invited to rehearsals 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Surfside United Methodist Church, 800 13th Ave. N., Surfside Beach. 650-7323 or www.gsharmonychorus.com.
DANCING

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES, by Carolina Dance Partners, 7-9 p.m. Fridays at First Presbyterian Church’s Wilkes Hall, 3810 Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach. $5 per class, and no partner necessary. 448-4496 or www.myrtlebeachpresbyterianchurch.org.

Much more -  Festivsls, Special Events, Roller Skating, Hot Rod Events, etc. - at:

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/06/19/3539660/myrtle-beach-area-arts-and-cultural.html

 

We're Neighbors

That's what this blog is designed to do, help us to be neighbors by sharing news, things to do in our great location by the sea, and from time to time help out or share the bright and dark things that come along in life.

We will post items if you'll send stuff.  Just write something up and email to the address below.  We don't mind doing  a little editing, but give it your best shot before sending it in.

And dont' forget, ANYONE can comment, by first registering on this blog * and then clicking on the word "comment" at the bottom of each post.  This is how discussions take place.  

Regarding discussions,  Facebook seems to be the place for high spirited conversations.  The Meadows of St. Patrick Blog will be best used as a news sharing device where you can read about the activities of our HOA Board (and comment), things to do in the M.B. area and general items of local interest.  And there are so many things to celebrate, from news of your child's first music concert to a retiree's art or terrific photograph.

Dave Griffin

dave@windsweptpress.com

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