 Greetings from the Beach, Friends
Coming to Horizon this summer is a 
way to escape into the delights of summer 2009, to find
interesting things to do at poolside, to kick off your shoes
and your own personal reconstruction project after the
challenges of the last 12 months. Lie back on the beach or
take a sunset sailing cruise! Relax with a spa treatment or go
fishing with your kids! Let this be YOUR summer, after all.
As we near the July 4th holiday, give some thought to
how you plan to spend it. One of the best possible ways of
de-stressing is to do nothing at all except arranging
reservations here for our Independence Day party. We'll take
care of the rest, so no hassle about food preparation or
arrangements for entertainment and fireworks. We have it all
right here at 77th Avenue.
Whenever you arrive this
summer, we hope that you will take note of the long list of
activities for any guest ages 5 and above. From arts and
crafts to water and beach sports to fitness activities, summer
is just better with options in fun and entertainment! Ask the
front desk at check-in for the printed Activities Schedule.
The Grand Strand area also offers a wider than usual
list of things to see and do this year, from the newly opened
Freestyle Music Park to new shopping and entertainment sites
such as the outdoor friendly Market Common. Many discounts are
available, too, so this is THE year for summer activities at
the beach! Our especially attractive rates, unique to this
unique year, can perk up your budget, too. Contact us online
or through our reservation agents for the latest in specials
and amazing offers.
Your Friends at The
Horizon at 77th
What's THAT at the Bottom of Horizon's
Homepage?
At your next visit to Horizon's web
homepage, scroll down and notice the new icons. If you are not
already familiar with them, these are symbols refer to social
networks such as Twitter and
Facebook. We use them to help you stay
informed about what we are doing, what is going on here on the
beach, what you can expect in vacation discounts, and even
review the newsletters.
If you would like to join in
and have not already discovered the added value to our web
site at the bottom of the home page, please take a moment to
log on and scroll down. Try them and let us know what you
think.
Look for these icons:
TWITTER
Started
in 2006 as a free social networking and micro-blogging
service, Twitter enables its users to send and read
other users' updates known as tweets. Regularly, we
"tweet" about the beach weather, links to the
newsletters, and events that are going on here and
around the Grand Strand.  When you see this icon, click on it to
connect with the Horizon Twitter site.
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| FACEBOOK
is
another social networking website tool, launched in
2004. Users can join networks organized by city,
workplace, school, and region to connect and interact
with other people. One of the more popular features of
Facebook is photo applications where people can post
albums with up to 200 photos.
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| STUMBLEUPON
is
an internet community that allows users to discover
websites such as ours and rate them. If you enjoy our
website at www.horizonmyrtlebeach.com,
then you could go to Stumbleupon and rate it. That way,
others can try it, too. This technology is
people-friendly and built for sharing information.
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Information on
the internet changes rapidly, and with the aid of these three
internet tools, Horizon can share its news with anyone
interested in relaxing at the beach at affordable rates!
Information on the internet changes rapidly, and with the aid
of these three internet tools, Horizon can
share its news with anyone interested in relaxing at the beach
at affordable rates!
More Activities with Relay for Life
 Duck Races. A
visit to the duck races further enhances your visit to
Horizon. Ask the front desk for the time and place of the next
race. Friendly and fun, the purpose is worthwhile (all
proceeds to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at $1
per duck). Take special note of the finale when the "Chief
Duck Trainer" sings the final bars of the national anthem
during a "duck fly-over."
 The First Annual "Swing Fore
the Cure" Golf Tournament. On Saturday, August
1st, tee-off begins in this enjoyable tournament to raise
funds for the Relay for Life. Friendly competition takes place
at Myrtle Beach National's Kings North course. Prizes will be
announced at the awards luncheon. The meal, beverages, and
other surprises are provided during play, and raffle tickets
are available to draw for more prizes. For information, go
online to the tournament's website at
www.MBSRAnnualGolfTournament.com or call 843.251.3519 or
843.655.1409.
 Silent Auction.
With our list of prize contributors growing for the Silent
Auction on behalf of Relay for Life, we are nearly set to get
underway with this event. Stay tuned to the Horizon web site
under "news" or through Twitter and Facebook for the launch
date. You will find below the current list of contributors,
all well-known companies around the Grand Strand. We hope that
you will share your business with them when you are in the
area:
- T-Bonz
- Family Kingdom
- Ripley's Aquarium
- Tanger Outlets
- Tri-County Mechanical Inc.
- Enchanted Sailing Charters
- Wal-Mart
- SeaBoard Signs
- Target Media
- Legends in Concert
- Medieval Times
- Justine's Photography
Thank you to one
and all for the generous donations of prizes. Every one of
them helps raise money in support for the American Cancer
Society's campaign to bring awareness and ultimately a cure
for cancer. Prizes will be announced at the awards luncheon
for the golf tournament on August 1st.
Our location here in downtown Myrtle Beach sets you
up in grand style to celebrate the July 4th holiday. Not only
do we have a summertime feast all lined up at the Shoreline
Grill, our viewing area for fireworks can't be matched.
So come on down! We've got the basics for fun, right
here at the beach. Then, add your own amusements such as
children's activities through our on-site Activities Tent,
perhaps some surf fishing, a game of baseball on the beach,
sunbathing, or other patriotic fun and games, then this will
surely be a July 4th in your memory:
Here is the list
of our July 4th festivities.
- Enjoy a meal at Shoreline Grill: great menu plus a strip
steak sandwich and potato salad special, serving from 11:30
am-7:00 pm (subject to change).
- DJ and entertainer Brian Tiernan, noon until 3:00 pm
- View fireworks after dark at the elevated pool deck or
throw out a beach blankets on the beach where you can lie
back and enjoy!
Featured Employees - Some of Our Best Faces Brought
Forward
 Our employees on the Horizon team are pleased to
help guests with their vacation needs. Here are some of the
faces that you might see around the resort.
Kaylee Maxey works as a front desk
agent. Poised and self-confident, she came to us from the
Myrtle Beach hotel industry with experience and a flair for
customer service. Her service here has been delightful and
dependable, with a smile for everyone. We are fortunate that
she is here, especially during this busy summer season.
Even though she is new to Horizon, she is quite
knowledgeable about the Grand Strand and our area's
attractions and can help you customize your stay to make this
the best summer vacation you have ever had!
 Congratulations to George
Thompson who has been cleaning our pools for over 20
years. George knows pools, and we thank him for his good work.
Great job, George!
Here, he is pictured with
Noemi Diaz who on the grounds crew, modeling
one of the new uniforms.
 Say, don't these new uniforms on the grounds crew
look clean, neat, and professional! Here are Felix
Maya, Noemi Diaz, and
Heriberto G mez, just some of the
hard-working team who keep our landscaping neat and green! The
team reports that these garments are comfortable, too, light
and well-ventilated to keep skin cool in summer's heat and
humidity.
 We bid "goodbye" to Anastassia
Stoenelova (shown on the right of the photo), one of
the international interns. She provided valuable services,
helping everyone from the front desk to pool-deck, and the
guests loved her.
We say "hello" to our new golf
specialist, Danielle Duncan (shown on the
left of the photo), who can provide guests with information
about the area's courses and golf-related information.
Featured Recipe - Layered Fresh Fruit Dessert
Dip
 Preparation takes about 20 minutes and yields
about 6 servings.
Ingredients:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
[alternative: fat free vanilla yogurt is equally tasty and
lower in calories and fat]
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup brown granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 3/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers*
- Whole fresh strawberries
- Apple slices (1 apple)
- Pear slices (1 firm ripe pear)
- Chocolate shavings
* To make vanilla wafer
crumbs, place the cookies in a zip-top plastic bag, seal, and
use a rolling pin to crush the cookies in the bag until you
have the degree of crumble that you want.
Directions:
- Place softened cream cheese in a mixer with a paddle
attachment and cream on low until creamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the sour cream, orange juice, and zest. Mix until smooth
and well blended. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides
with a rubber spatula. Stir in the sugar until combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a
square, glass 9-inch pie plate (or an 8x8 inch baking dish).
Warm the strawberry preserves slightly in the microwave and
then dollop them over the cream cheese mixture, spreading
the preserves evenly. (Try not to mix the strawberry
preserves into the cream cheese mixture.)
- Sprinkle most of the vanilla wafer cookie crumbles
evenly across the top of the strawberry preserves. Top with
fresh slices of strawberries, apples, pears. Then sprinkle
with more crushed wafers and add the chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately. Use either the wafer cookies or even
fruit wedges as dippers, or try using a spoon. Either way,
delicious!.
Groups Staying at Horizon
 Horizon at 77th fits the needs for
once-in-a-lifetime occasions such as major anniversary
parties, family reunions, and weddings. Bring all the family
and friends together here, and be reassured that everyone will
have comfortable surroundings and ample options for things to
do.
Our group packages can be customized to your
needs, so at the next decision of where to hold the major
occasion in your life, consider Horizon.
Here are some
of the groups who stayed with us recently:
- Temple of Deliverance
- Brown Family Reunion
- Descendants of Wesley and Mary
To book, just
go to our web site under "Reservations" and click on the menu
option for "group reservations."
 Local
Events Calendar
Information about the Grand Strand
area's diverse sightseeing options is available on our web
site, as well as through the many local information sources.
Here is a sampling of several events in July.
Currently underway until 8/30. Jack Thompson:
The Wonder Years: Myrtle Beach Photographs from the '50s and
'60s. Burroughs-Chapin Art Museum, 3100 South Ocean
Boulevard, Myrtle Beach.
Currently underway
until 10/31. Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo. For
information, 800.356.3016.
Currently underway
until 8/19/09. Fireworks over the ocean. Occurring
every Wednesday night, 9:30 pm to 10 pm, Second Avenue Pier or
Plyler Park downtown. Information at 843.997.6695.
Currently underway, the Sounds of Summer
Concert at McLean Park. Occurring now until 9/18/09,
every 3rd Friday of the month at 7 pm, this free concert is
located in McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach. For information,
843.280.5570.
Currently underway until the end
of August, Songs of Hannah Montana at Broadway at the
Beach. Occurring every Monday until the end of
August, this 8 pm performance is located at Heroes Harbor.
Gabbie Rae will sing as "Hannah Montana" and also performing
other pop Disney tunes. For more information
http://broadwayatthebeach.com.
7/4. 26th
Annual July 4th Boat Parade at High Tide. Watch
decorated boats cruise down the creek for the Murrells Inlet
Fourth of July parade. Fireworks at 10 pm off the Inlet
waters. Information at 843.651.5675 or 843.357.2007.
7/14-19. Junior SOS in North Myrtle
Beach. Participating SOS lounges are Boulevard Grill,
Ducks, Fat Harold's, and the OD Arcade. For more information
contact: www.juniorshaggers.com.
7/16 - 18.
National Father and Son Team Golf Classic. The
largest father and son golf tournament in the world. For more
information, 866.497.2627 or visit www.fathersongolf.com.
7/23. Rise Against at the House of Blues with
special guests Rancid and Billy Talent. Reservations
and information at 843.272.3000.
7/24-25.
Fabulous 50's Festival. Relive American Bandstand
with Elvis, Buddy Holly, the Crew Cuts. For more information,
843.349.7122.
See our web site's section See our web
site's section "Events
Calendar" under "Activities" for a more complete list.
Should you see an event here and want accommodations to see
it, here is a booking link: click
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Guest
Comments
 Guests help us make Horizon even better by
telling us details about their stay. Here are a few of the
comments that we have received:
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Hi, we just left The Horizon at 77th last
week, and we hated to go. We are in our late 30's and have 4
children ages 12 years-16 months. It was the perfect vacation
for us! We usually take 2 or 3 beach vacations a year if
financially possibly, and fourteen years of marriage, this
vacation ranks at the very top! We were pleased with the
beautifully appointed room, the very clean and nice lazy river
and pools, and loved the location. It was restful, and yet we
were so close to so many restaurants and attractions that we
could do anything we wanted with very little effort. Thanks
for a great stay! We will be back this summer and many times
after. You have a loyal customer in the Boswell family, and we
have told everyone we've met about The Horizon at
77th.
Email from the Boswell family through
Horizon's contact system, 06.08.09.
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[In our May 2009 stay]�the rooms were
absolutely beautiful and had fantastic views in spite of not
being directly on the ocean. The balcony space was also
spectacular. I would recommend this place to anyone who is
looking to have a great time on vacation!!!
Email on TripAdvisor.com from a New York family with
teenagers, June 04, 2009.
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Everything [in this May 2009 stay] was
wonderful. There is not one thing that I can complain about.
The room was very clean; the staff was very polite and
helpful. My kids loved the pools and the room. On my next trip
back to SC, this is definitely where I am going to
stay. Email on TripAdvisor.com from a family with
young children, June 2, 2009.
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My husband and I stayed at Horizon the first
week of May, and it was great! The hotel amenities were just
wonderful for the kids. The view was just amazing, room was
clean, and the staff went well above and beyond. [For
example,] I had a problem with my sink in the kitchen. It was
probably my fault for not cleaning out the dishes [well]
enough, but it was stopped up. I was very hesitant to call the
front desk and request for someone to repair my mess, but I
had to. I had called the front desk and talked to a young lady
and requested that some one from the Maintenance come and take
a look at my sink. The repair man only took 5 minutes to get
there. He had [the clog] repaired in no time at all. I tried
to tip the gentleman, and he absolutely would not take [the
tip.] He said, "Ma'm, I am just doing my job to make your stay
enjoyable," or something in that nature. I was just astonished
by this act of kindness and customer service, but, to top
things off, later on in the afternoon I got a call from
someone making sure the problem with the sink had been taken
care of. She was very thoughtful, courteous, professional, and
personable. Overall for your staff I give them all KUDOS.
Thank you for a wonderful stay. My husband, kids, and I will
be back soon.
Email on TripAdvisor.com from a
family with children, May27, 2009.
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Stayed at The Horizon from May 15 - 21, 2009,
and enjoyed a two bed, two bath unit on [the] 2nd floor.
Visited Myrtle Beach for the 1st time to attend Bike Week and
play 3 rounds of golf. Enjoyed our stay and found plenty of
things to do in the area. Would most certainly return for
another visit and stay at the Horizon again. The only negative
was the cold weather at the time we visited.
Email from Greco family, responding to our guest
newsletter, May 2009.
Fun Facts
America
loves flip-flops. Called "jandals" or "slippers" in other
cultures, they have existed for over 6,000 years. The ancient
Egyptians wore them as a sign of royalty and privilege,
sometimes adorned with jewels. The pharaohs wore a version
slightly turned up.
The Japanese version of flip-flops
were normal year-round footwear called the "zori," developed
to teach children how to walk.
Flip flops have evolved
into fashion statements for all occasions with dressier
versions called the British Havaianas with gold studs on them.
Others have leather and suede, decorated with jewels.
Hollywood's stars and supermodels are seen wearing the
dressier flip-flops to premier "red-carpet" events, and brides
even wear them at their weddings.
Over 4,000 varieties
of crabs exist in the world. The average crab lives only about
3 years, usually in estuaries along the coastline. They prefer
the brackish water (a mixture of salt and fresh water).
A crab's "teeth" are in his stomach.
Seaweed
is a rootless plant that floats freely or clings to rocks. It
photosynthesizes the sunlight that reaches it through shallow
water, absorbing nutrients from seawater through its leaves.
The temperature and nutrients of the ocean water have a lot to
do with what kind of seaweed grows where.
Giant kelp,
a kind of seaweed that grows in the Pacific, can grow about 60
centimeters (almost 2 feet) a day.
Tomato is a fruit,
not a vegetable, with a lot of vitamin C and vitamin A. Its
nutrients are found in the skin and not in the juicy seeds.
We take weather for granted as just happening, but
what is it? Wet air is lighter than dry air, and warm air,
which weighs less than cool air, rises. Cool air moves in and
replaces the rising warm air. All this movement (wind) is part
of weather.
Lightning is 5 times hotter then the
surface of the sun.
The tiny droplets of water that
make up fog are so small that it would take seven thousand
million of them to make a single tablespoonful of water.
Sunbathing on sunny days with clouds in the sky can be
dangerous.
Cloud droplets are extremely small. They
are about ten thousandth of an inch across, a thousand times
smaller than a raindrop.
Clouds can reflect so much
ultraviolet light from the sunlight they dramatically increase
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