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under the sun M i ? I? PHOTO BY JAMES DBICCERS CALVIN MEETZE takes his turn frying fish to benefit the water rescue team. PHOTO BY JAMES DBIOCHS MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CLOWNS, Eunice Grainger and Victoria, brightened spirits of those who turned out for a day at the docks. STAff moio BY tDOIt SWtATT CROWDS GATHER to soak up sunshine and hear some rousing bluegrass musirplayed by the Sugar lAtaf Ramblers. Other musical entertainment was provided by the H runs wick County Concert Band. SIAt-P- PMOIO BY fcDDIfc SWfcATT THE SCENIC DOCKS along the intracoastal waterway at Holden Beach attracted crowds for the fund-raiser for the H olden Beach Water Rescue Team. A Day At The Holden Beach Docks Raises Money For Rescue Team BY JAMKS DRIGGKRS Special Correspondent In what organizers hope will he conic an annual event, Holdcn Bcach welcomed the spring and summer season with "A Day At The Docks" Saturday. Sponsored by Holden Beach Marina, the Greater Holden Beach Merchants Association, WC'CA Radioand the Holdcn Beach fishing licet, the day-long festival served as a lund-raiser for the Holden Beach Water Rcscue Team. While a "Day At The Docks" was a relaxing, fun-filled occasion, it al so provided an opportunity to leam more about water safety in the hope of preventing water-related acci dents and injuries during the upcom ing tourist season. The Shallottc Floulla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offered cour tesy inspections for interested boat owners. Under a crisp, clear spring sky, crowds were entertained by local musicians, treated to a exhibit by lo cal artists and fed with fish caught locally by the fishing fleet, which includes the Super Salty I, the Alice ?., and the Sea Wolfe. Proceeds from the fish fry, which raised an es timated S700 - S100(), were donated to the rescue team. On Friday evening, the merchants association hosted a reception for artists exhibiting their works at the festival. The following morning, Holdcn Bcach Mayor Wally Ausley welcomed guests and opened the festivities. While gnosis strolled among the information booihs and displays around ihe marina lawn or upsuirs to the art exhibit, the Brunswick County Concert Band performed in an outdoors pops concert. After ward, the Sugar Loaf Ramblers of Taylorsvillc took the stage with some rousing down-home blucgrass music. Children were treated to free face painting and everyone was in vited to take a narrated cruise aboard one of the licet boats. The cruise from the marina to Lockwood Folly Inlet gave a glimpse of a boat's inner workings and stressed the importance of boat ing safety for many who might nev er have had the chancc to be on a seagoing vessel. Crew members recounted some of the history surrounding the creation of the waterway as well as some of the more colorful legends anil folk iore regarding the Lock wood Rivei and Inlet. At low tide, riders were even able to catch a glimpse of the Ranker, which ran aground and sank (luring the Civil War. Back on land. Keith Sawyer, liai son between the rescue team and the town, explained the function of the volunteer unit. Begun last year, the team has been training to provide both shore and surf-based assistance to swimmers and/or boaters in need. The unit includes members of the Tri- Beach Fire Department and Holden Beach Police Department, and alerts the Coast Guard when an emergency arises. This season, the unit will also have the benefit of a more central ized 91 1 emergency number as well as a new boat, which can be launch ed from cither the waterway or the beach as needed. "The be.Ni attitude regarding water rescue is prevention," Sawyer said. "People need to know thai they should always wear their lite jacket whenever they set loot on a boat ? not just know where it is located on board, but put it on." He said most distress calls tram swimmers come Irom those people who do not respect the water. "People should know their own lim itations," said Sawyer. It is rare for a swimmer to get in trouble if they arc close to shore, not out over their head." Those who were unable to attend the "Day Ai The Divks" may get a second chance to enjoy the fun. Paul Vernon, who hosts "Real Fishin' Videos," taped the event for broad cast soon on the Sports South Network. m \ PMOIO BY JAMES DRIGGtRS ARTISTS whose work was exhibited are, from left, Vic Gillespie, Ranwna Bendin, Bryan Varnam, Ken Buckner and Terry Sellers. At right is Marv Didyoung, who displayed pottery from her gallery and shop. PHOTO BY JAMES DRtGGttS KEITH SAWYER explains the role of the tlohlen Beach Water Rescue Team and demonstrates equip ment the team uses.
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