Thursday, June 26, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Did you know...
that the most complete Mastodon fossil ever found was found in Marshalls' Creek? Yup, it's true!
READ MORE HERE
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Travel Day -> Belize
Belize is a country on the northeastern coast of Central America. It is the only country in the area that has English as its official language; an English creole and Spanish are also commonly spoken.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT BELIZE
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE MYAN RUINS
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE BARRIER REEF
CLICK HERE FOR 20 FUN FACTS ABOUT BELIZE
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE GREAT BLUE HOLE
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO ON THE GREAT BLUE HOLE
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF BELIZE
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Father's Day 2014
Another wonderful Father's Day Breakfast prepared by Sue!
We ate scrambled eggs, sausage, pastries, fruit, coffee and juice. We watched videos of Hollywood actresses and talked about our favorites from back-in-the-day! A very fun time was had by all ;)
Sue and Sharlotte working hard:
The guests of honor:
The group shot:
Thank you Sue for another great celebration!!!!
We ate scrambled eggs, sausage, pastries, fruit, coffee and juice. We watched videos of Hollywood actresses and talked about our favorites from back-in-the-day! A very fun time was had by all ;)
Sue and Sharlotte working hard:
The guests of honor:
The group shot:
Thank you Sue for another great celebration!!!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Travel Day -> Edisto Island, South Carolina
As you drive across the causeway on South Carolina 174, Edisto Island makes an unforgettable first impression, with lush, green marsh and blue water stretching into the distance. The road soon snakes past oak trees laden with moss so thick the sun strains to peek through the canopy. Retiree Weesie Fickling describes her initial reaction: "I remember crossing the bridge and thinking, 'I want to live on this island.' Within a year Edisto was my home."
In Edisto Beach, you'll find no chain restaurants, no stoplights, no motels or hotels, and only one grocery store. The town has more churches than restaurants and gift shops combined. Mayor Burley Lyons isn't eager to see that change. "The biggest challenge is preserving the essence of the beach," he says.
But the town prides itself on meeting that challenge. Building restrictions, a strict policy governing water runoff, and limitations on commercial parking prevent overdevelopment. "I don't believe any group of people could have done more to preserve our yesteryear personality than the residents of Edisto," Mayor Lyons says.
Marion Whaley Jr. owns a landscape business and has lived here his entire life, as did his father and grandfather. The reasons he's never left? "Heritage, salt water, and the laid-back way of life," he says.
The island does seem to recall a simpler time with fewer distractions. Some even call the island "Edist-slow." Residents consider that a compliment. Real estate agent Tom Kapp has witnessed gradual growth over the years. "There have only been modest changes," he says. "As recently as 1981, our phone numbers on the island were only four digits."
With time ticking by so slowly, what makes people want to stay on Edisto? Weesie Fickling recalls traveling in Europe with her husband, Bob. "We were in the Swiss Alps looking out at the mountains, and it was a magnificent view. Bob asked where I wanted to go next, and I said, 'I'm homesick. Nothing would please me more than to be looking at the view from our dock on Edisto Island.' We came straight home."
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT EDISTO ISLAND
CLICK HERE FOR A Look Back at the “Old” Edisto Island
CLICK HERE FOR THE HISTORY OF EDISTO ISLAND
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF EDISTO ISLAND
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LOGGERHEAD TURTLES
In Edisto Beach, you'll find no chain restaurants, no stoplights, no motels or hotels, and only one grocery store. The town has more churches than restaurants and gift shops combined. Mayor Burley Lyons isn't eager to see that change. "The biggest challenge is preserving the essence of the beach," he says.
But the town prides itself on meeting that challenge. Building restrictions, a strict policy governing water runoff, and limitations on commercial parking prevent overdevelopment. "I don't believe any group of people could have done more to preserve our yesteryear personality than the residents of Edisto," Mayor Lyons says.
Marion Whaley Jr. owns a landscape business and has lived here his entire life, as did his father and grandfather. The reasons he's never left? "Heritage, salt water, and the laid-back way of life," he says.
The island does seem to recall a simpler time with fewer distractions. Some even call the island "Edist-slow." Residents consider that a compliment. Real estate agent Tom Kapp has witnessed gradual growth over the years. "There have only been modest changes," he says. "As recently as 1981, our phone numbers on the island were only four digits."
With time ticking by so slowly, what makes people want to stay on Edisto? Weesie Fickling recalls traveling in Europe with her husband, Bob. "We were in the Swiss Alps looking out at the mountains, and it was a magnificent view. Bob asked where I wanted to go next, and I said, 'I'm homesick. Nothing would please me more than to be looking at the view from our dock on Edisto Island.' We came straight home."
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT EDISTO ISLAND
CLICK HERE FOR A Look Back at the “Old” Edisto Island
CLICK HERE FOR THE HISTORY OF EDISTO ISLAND
CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW OF EDISTO ISLAND
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LOGGERHEAD TURTLES
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Throw-Back Thursday
Throw-Back Thursday is a big deal on social media so we just had to bring it to SFP! Every Thursday, from 9:00-5:00, a bulletin board will be setup in the lobby. On the board, 5 pictures from yester-year will be posted. There will be new pictures every week! Come down and see who you recognize, it may be you!
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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