A presentation and ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, a freestanding, 46-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, was held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at 100 Water Grande Blvd. in Little River (located within the Bridgewater Community). Remarks were delivered by Carey Swanson, CEO of Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Bruce Bailey, president and CEO, Tidelands Health; Mark Tarr, president and CEO, Encompass Health Corp.; Catherine Behanna, former patient; and J. Edward Norris III, chairman of the Tidelands Health board of trustees. Attendance at the ribbon cutting was by invitation only. The …

Registration is now open for the North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Summer Sports Camps. The department has partnered with North Myrtle Beach High School to offer a variety of specialty sports camps all summer long. These camps are for youth that have skills in a particular sport that they want to be refined or those looking to try a new sport. The 2019 Summer Sports Camps offered include Chiefs Tennis Camp (June 13-15; 1st grade – 8th grade), Chiefs Lacrosse Camp (June 24-28 and July 8-12; ages 7-15), Surf & Turf Soccer Camp (July 9-12; ages 5-12), Chiefs Girls …

America’s Boating Course, a boating safety class, will be offered by America’s Boating Club, also known as the North Strand Sail & Power Squadron.  Most vessel insurance companies offer a discount to boaters who have successfully completed this course, The class will take place on Saturday, June 22.  It will begin at 8 a.m. and run until about 5 p.m.  The cost is $40 for members and $65 for non-members.   It includes a textbook.  Additional family members pay $20 and share the book.  A light breakfast and delicious lunch will be served for no additional fee. Join at the door …

The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC) and the Grand Strand Masters Swim Team offer free beginner swim lessons for adults and children ages five and older June 3-6 at the AFC. Classes are 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Preregistration is required and available at the AFC at 1100 Second Avenue South beginning on May 13. There are more than 18 million swimming pools and hot tubs in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 37 percent of American adults cannot swim the length of a pool yet they aspire …

William Odell Scales, 74, of North Myrtle Beach died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. Born on Sept. 12, 1944, in Greensboro, N.C., he was the son of the late Robert H. and Dorothy T. Moore Scales.  Mr. Scales is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Ann Clark Scales; one son, William Shane Scales; and one sister, Maxie Hite (Tommy). A memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Kemo, P.O. Box 1116, Little River, S.C. 29566. A guest …

Pauline Ann Kaltenbach of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Little River, died on Friday, May 24, 2019, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was born in Galion, Ohio, on July 3, 1941, the daughter of the late Allan Cunningham and Opal Smith Cunningham. Pauline spent most of her life in Marion before moving to the Carolinas.  She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling from Ohio State University.  She worked for many years with the Ohio State prison system as an inmate counselor.  She was active in the Laureate Upsilon Chapter of …

On May 2, 2019, Joseph Mannino RPh of Little River went to join his heavenly family. Parents were Salvatore and Giovanna, brothers Jim, Frank, Russ and AL, two sisters Marie and Angie, his son Steve, granddaughter Alyssa and his first wife Thelma.   Joe was born in Westfield, N.J., on April 16, 1922. From grade school through high school, he worked in his dad’s landscaping business which helped build his character.  Upon graduating, he attended college at the University of Iowa where he studied Pharmacology, was president of his fraternity Phi Kappa Sigma and was a member of the Hawkeye football …

Eulalia M. Suanno, 89, of Port St Lucie, Fla., formerly of Calabash, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Eulalia’s daughter, Geri, and son, John, were by her side during her passing. Eulalia was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia, and husband, John. She is survived by daughters, Theresa, Elizabeth and Geraldine, and son, John; grandchildren John Michael, Christopher, Donald Jr. and Rachel; and great-grandchildren, Kailie, Keira and Kayden. Eulalia will be dearly missed by those who knew her and loved her. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May …

Dorris D. Harrelson, 94, of Tabor City, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Born on July 30, 1924, in Loris, he was the son of the late H.Q. Harrelson and Minnie Harrelson. Mr. Harrelson was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a devoted Christian man who loved the Lord. Mr. Harrelson was easy going and had a kind heart. He enjoyed being outdoors, working in the garden, driving his tractor and working in his garage. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Vernelle F. Harrelson; his brothers, Woodrow Harrelson …

Carolyn H. Blake of North Myrtle Beach passed away from cardiovascular complications and stroke. Carol was born in Bativa, New York, to the late Wallace and Helen Warren. The family soon moved to Dearborn, Michigan, and later Carol married her high school sweetheart, Gerry Blake. They moved to Southern California where she worked as a secretary while Gerry finished college. In 1962 they moved back to Michigan to raise a family of three wonderful children. As empty-nesters, Carol and Gerry relocated to North Myrtle Beach to enjoy their retirement in the sun and on the golf course. Carol was predeceased …