Winners of the event received prizes of cash from Spud’s, gift certificates and merchandise from: Village Surf Shoppe, Seven Seas Seafood, Beaver Bar, Standup Carolina, Lowe’s, K-Rae’s Beach Bar, Gulf Stream Cafe, Tee to Sea Fishing, Forever Green, five Guys Burgers and Fries, Carolina Roadhouse, New York Prime, Drunken Jack’s, Bubbles n’ Fluff, Quigley’s Pint and Plate, Uncle Tito’s, Surfwater Promotions, the Pawleys Island Tavern, Martin Chiropractic, Drift, and Cecil’s Italian Grille.

We would also like to thank New South Brewing Co., Fisher Recycling, Native Sons, and Sea Note Recording for their generous donations to the event. Special thanks to Andru Wilson for making the trophies again this year. Also thanks to all of the bands for donating their time and talent, to the competitors for making some of the best chilis around, and to our committee members and volunteers without whom this event would not be possible!

Winners of the 2010 Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off:

Hottest

2nd Place: Ghost Face Killa, Village Bar & Grill, Jeff Burchell

1st Place: Soul Fire, Bovine’s, Brad Walton

Best Vegetarian

2nd Place: Shrimp & Blackeyed Pea Chili, Applewood’s Pancake House, John Vereen

1st Place: Pipeline Hawaiian Seafood Chili, Pawleys Island Tavern, Curt Hein

Best Theme

2nd Place: Miner’s Chili, Todd Caton

1st Place: Checkered Flag Chili, David Allen (and the Piney Boys)

Most Original

2nd Place: Black Sheep Chili, Pawleys Island Tavern, Alex Lawson

1st Place: Wild Game Chili, Spud’s Waterfront

People’s Choice

2nd Place: Checkered Flag Chili, David Allen (the Piney Boys)

1st Place: Doggone Good Chili, Shellcrackers

Best Restaurant

2nd Place: Smoked It, Bovine’s, Brad Walton

1st Place: Ghost Face Killa, Village Bar & Grill

Best Overall

2nd Place: Pig Thyme, Pawleys Island Tavern, Aubin Hooker

1st Place: Smoked Tuna Chili, Bimini’s Oyster Bar, Saul Shavitz

Thanks to everyone who came out to support Surfrider, and we’ll see you again October 16, 2011!

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The first sign was hung at the 34th Avenue North beach access in Myrtle Beach. These signs were developed to educate tourists and locals alike on what to do if they encounter a sea turtle, turtle eggs, hatchlings, or crawl marks. The signs include tips and contact numbers. These signs were designed by Anne Wilson of the M.B. State Park, the Surfrider Foundation, and local graphic artist Al McWhite. Proceeds from the sales of the “I’Caretta” book fund this project, and the Beach Safety Committee (City of Myrtle Beach) gave its approval to post these signs at several beach accesses in the city.

The story is about the life of a sea turtle and the many challenges and dangers it must overcome in order to survive.

This book was created by the students of Staci William’s class, as part of a service learning project. These students’ passion for the environment inspired them to write and illustrate this beautiful environmental educational resource about the loggerhead sea turtle and the struggle of the population to survive in our area. This drive has created a school-wide desire to help this threatened species. The project has provided valuable lessons in research, coastal/marine science, English language arts and math skills through the creation of a business plan used to market their ideas.

Proceeds from the illustrated book I, Caretta, will benefit the Save Our Turtles project, which will provide public service announcements on the beach in sea turtle nesting hotspots. Your financial support of I, Caretta will help save the threatened sea turtle population in our area, as well as help create an educational resource that will continue to give back to environmental education extending far beyond the completion of this MBI-born community service project. Most importantly, your support will help a class of ocean loving fourth graders realize their dream.

*Your contribution is a non-profit tax-deductible donation.

* E-mail mail@surfridergrandstrand.org for more.