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City Permit No. Easley-#306 POWDERSVILLE POST Volume 12, No. 41 Friday, July 31, 2009 Powdersville • 50¢ Who’s developing in Powdersville? ASD1 welcomes By Nathan DiBagno

POWDERSVILLE — Like new slate of many other parts of the coun- try, development in Powder- sville has slowed, affecting administrators, a part of South Carolina that many consider to be one of the fastest growing areas in the Upstate. teachers The Powdersville Towne Centre, for example, has By Jason Evans High School, will move to been put on hold until the Wren Middle where he will be economy improves. No re- WILLIAMSTON — There’s assistant principal. tailers or grocery stores have some new teaching and ad- “This is where I want to be,” been built there yet. Develop- ministrative talent coming to Young said. “This is home to ment on new subdivisions has Powdersville-area schools this me.” slowed considerably, but not school year. Carrie Pennington will split stopped. For example, devel- Superintendent Dr. Wayne her job duties between over- opers continue to landscape Fowler introduced the new seeing the district’s US Histo- and improve the Airy Springs crop of district employees to ry Grant project and serving as subdivision, located near the the board during their monthly assistant principal at Concrete intersection of S.C. 81 and meeting Tuesday night. Primary School. 86, across the street from Wren Middle School As- Pennington taught for six Southern Oaks golf course. sistant Principal Amy Cothran years at Wren Elementary So what is still being built will be heading up Palmetto School. or developed in northeastern Elementary School as princi- Wren Elementary School Anderson County? pal this fall. teacher Jane Ayers will become “Churches, some medi- “I feel honored and blessed assistant principal at Spearman cal offices and schools,” said to have this opportunity,” Co- Elementary. Powdersville Water District thran said. “There’s a tradition Ayers has taught at Wren El- General Manager Dyke Spen- of excellence there, and I’m ementary for the past 11 years. cer. The water district itself looking forward to being a part She taught third grade and the may make a fourth category, of that.” LAUNCH program. he adds, since Powdersville Cothran has been Assistant “I’ve taught in a lot of dif- Water is also working on some Principal at Wren Middle for ferent places, but Anderson capital projects, as well. five years. District One is definitely the The water district is adding Seth Young, math teacher a 150-foot 1-million-gallon and basketball coach at Wren See TEACHERS, Page 2 water tank near S.C. 153 and adding 4 miles of a 12-inch water main from S.C. 81 to Shackleburg Road in the ear- Nelsen changes ly spring.

Churches Both Mt. Moriah Baptist campaign course and Mountain Springs Bap- tist are getting new churches, while Mt. Airy Baptist is Out of governor’s race, building its new life cen- ter, which it will open up to Furman professor to seek the community. Marathon Community Church also re- cently built an addition to its superintendent spot church. By Jason Evans to a lot of different people. “The more I went around Schools STATE — Furman Univer- the state, the more I realized The biggest project is the sity Professor Brent Nelsen that jobs and the economy construction of Anderson has dropped out of the race for are tightly linked,” he contin- School District One’s build- Governor, but he’s not off the ued. “If we want a 21st century ing — Powdersville High campaign trail yet. economy, we need a 21st cen- School. School construction Photos by Nathan DiBagno Growth hasn’t stopped com- Nelsen has decided to seek tury education system.” doesn’t stop there in Ander- pletely in Powdersville. Con- the Republican nomination for After much soul-search- son One: the school district crete Primary School is add- state superintendent of educa- ing, Nelsen said he realized he is also enlarging several of its ing 10 classrooms, Mt. Airy tion. could serve the state better as other schools. Baptist Church is adding a Nelsen spoke to the Powder- superintendent of education. Concrete Primary is in new life center, the Powder- sville Post Tuesday morning “It’s the best way I can im- the process of adding a new sville Water District is build- about his decision to change pact South Carolina, the future 10-classroom wing, a book ing a new water tank and a direction. of South Carolina and possibly room, storage room, assistant new doctor’s office is being “I explored the campaign for even the economy of South See GROWTH, Page 2 built on Three Bridges Road. governor,” Nelsen said. “I went Carolina,” he said. around the state on my ‘Jobs The state’s current educa- for the Future’ tour and talked tional system is not produc- ing business-ready graduates, Nelsen said. “We’re not producing the Kerry Cotter kinds of individuals that cut- ting-edge companies want to employ,” he said. earns free ride to The state’s system isn’t deal- ing with one issue, but “a host of problems” Nelsen said. Washington and Lee “It’s not just one problem By Nathan DiBagno board, which together will See NELSEN, Page 2 come with a $48,700 price WREN — Kerry Cot- tag for the 2009-10 school ter knew she would need an year. Students are considered impressive resume to earn a based on test scores and ex- scholarship to Washington tracurricular activities. and Lee University — after And she had plenty of infor- all, only a small percentage mation to list on her resume, of incoming freshmen earn including a 5.2 GPA, top the Johnson Scholarship. scores on both the SAT and “I knew that if I wanted to ACT, after school tutoring go out of state … that I would and several tennis achieve- need to be well rounded,” says ments. She made all-region Cotter, last year’s valedictori- from 10th to 12th grade, and an at Wren High School. helped lead her team to the re- The scholarship covers Courtesy photo both tuition and room and See COTTER, Page 3 Kerry Cotter

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Post 07-31-09.indd 1 7/30/2009 8:54:39 PM Page 2, Powdersville Post, Friday, July 31, 2009 Building program on track NAMI programs seek to Wren fi eld house approved for occupancy assist those with mental By Jason Evans cilities in much better shape, to be fi ne there.” so our athletes have a place Renovation work at Palmet- WILLIAMSTON — The to practice and prepare for to Middle has been slower, as multipurpose and fi eld house games.” that school is receiving a new illness and caretakers facility at Wren High School District offi cials have been offi ce, Fowler said. By Jason Evans or addictive disorders. on Griffi n Mill Road, near the is the fi rst of the structures in told that a permit to remove “It’s almost there,” Fowler The course is taught by a vocational school,” Trimnal the district’s building program stumps from the future loca- said. CLEMSON — Those caring team of NAMI family member said. to be approved for occupancy. tion of Powdersville High Concrete Elementary is also for mentally ill family mem- volunteers who know what it’s Meetings are held from 6 Students are already using School has been approved. on schedule, with work moved bers often don’t know where like to have a loved one strug- p.m. – 7:30 p.m. the last Mon- the building, said Superinten- “That will also us to prepare away from areas where chil- to turn for help with what can gling with one of these brain day of each month. dent Dr. Wayne Fowler during the site for footings,” Fowler dren will be congregating. be a diffi cult task. disorders. “The group is for people his update on the building pro- said. “We need to get on to “I want it to be a safe place The National Alliance on The 12-week course begins with major depressive disor- gram Tuesday night. some grading work.” for children,” he said. “They’ll Mental Health, Anderson August 16 and runs until No- ders such as depression, anxi- “We got to occupancy one The project is 3 to 4 weeks still have their playground. Oconee Pickens chapter, is vember 1 at the Fort Hill Pres- ety, schizophrenia, bipolar dis- afternoon,” Fowler said. “The behind schedule, but Fowler We’ve got it fenced off. It will here to help. byterian Church in Clemson. order, postpartum depression, next day, the cheerleaders said he wasn’t concerned be a safe location.” NAMI is about to begin a Classes will be held from anything that is considered a were using it. So there was about the timeline as yet. Portables around the dis- new series of “Family to Fami- 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. each mental illness,” Trimnal said. a need that was met through “Remember, this is an 18- trict have been moved to more ly” Education classes designed week. “A lot of people don’t think this.” month project and we gave visible locations due to reno- to answer caretakers questions Pre-registration is required. about depression as a men- The district has built fi elds ourselves 23 months,” Fowler vations, but those locations about what their family mem- Contact Michelle Ready at tal illness,” she continued. across the road from practice said. “These same folks built will not be permanent, Fowler bers are going through. 864-882-5131 or email her at “There’s such a stigma at- fi elds covered by the new a high school of the same size said. The free class is designed [email protected] tached to mental illnesses, building, Fowler said. as ours in 18 months. We’re “There were four behind for family members, spouses to register. Class size is lim- people just think ‘Oh, that “Those are in place and still well within the timeline.” Concrete, we had to move two and signifi cant others of adults ited to 20 people. person is just crazy’ and that’s are being irrigated,” he said. Renovation work at Wren to the front,” he said. “They’re with major depression, bipolar NAMI also hosts a support not the case.” “They may have to use part Middle School is about 80 to not attractive, but they’re only disorder, schizophrenia and group in Easley for those with For more information about of that old practice fi eld for a 90 percent complete, Fowler going to be there for a year. schizodepressive disorder, major depressive disorders, the support group, call the little while, but if they give us said. They’ll go away after a year.” borderline personality disor- said Ann Trimnal, a NAMI fa- Greenville NAMI offi ce at another week or two, they can “They’re working out the Renovated schools will der, panic disorder and obses- cilitator. 331-3300 or Trimnal at 878- shift over to the new fi elds. lower end of the sixth grade be ready for the fi rst day of sive compulsive disorder and “We meet once a month at 8171. That’s going to be our fa- now,” he said. “We’re going school, Fowler said. co-occurring brain disorders the Tri-City Baptist Church To learn more about the National Alliance on Mental Health and its local resources, Businesses help family of GROWTH visit www.namisc.org. Continued from Page 1 offi cials plan to build a new 90,000-square-foot facility principal’s offi ce and kitch- that will include an urgent care Easley drowning victim en; Powdersville Middle is center and a medical wellness adding 10 new classrooms; center. Construction on that Wren High School is adding project has not started yet. By Jason Evans are $5, and raffl e tickets are raffl es, call Horizon Records a new fi eld house and multi- available at the counter. at 235-7922 or The Bohemian purpose facility; Wren Middle GREENVILLE — Employ- Money raised will help the Café at 233-0006. Powdersville Water District School is adding 10 new class- Meanwhile, the Powdersville ees and customers of The Bo- family with Eric’s funeral ex- Horizon Records is located rooms. hemian Café and Horizon Re- penses. at 2-A West Stone Avenue, Water District is working on In Pickens County, Tri- several capital projects, most cords in Greenville are holding For more information on the next to The Bohemian Café. County Technical College is a special fundraiser to raise notable the new 150-foot, 1- planning a new Easley/Pow- million-gallon water tank off money for the family of a little dersville Campus on Powder- boy who drowned in an Easley NELSEN S.C. 153 behind the former sville Road. Johnny’s Pontiac Buick GMC. pool last month. said. “I’m thrilled to have Continued from Page 1 “We’ve got so much capital The body of Eric Sebastian, him.” Medical offi ces work ourselves, I can’t imag- 8, was founded in a pool on demanding one solution,” he Nelsen said he would be Family Medicine/Powder- ine trying to handle fi ve, six or Hamburg Road along with the said. “We have to develop a rolling out specifi cs of his edu- sville is being built on Three seven subdivision like we were bodies of his aunt and uncle, number of creative solutions cation plan in the near future. Bridges Road, right next door getting before, and the tank, Tomas Francisco, 37, Maria to some very diffi cult prob- He said his plan would fo- to Premier Women’s Care. and the 12-inch water main and Nicholus Juan, 27. lems.” cus on choices for parents, ac- Also, Palmetto Health Bap- everything,” he said. “It would Authorities believe that The chairman of Furman’s countability of both teachers tist Easley has purchased about be tough to keep up with right Francisco and Juan attempted Political Science Department, and students. 46 acres off S.C. 153, where now.” to save their nephew when he Nelsen has taught at the uni- Nelsen is the only declared got in over his head, only to versity for nearly 20 years. Republican for the state super- drown themselves. “My background in social intendent’s race so far. Sebastian’s parents work at sciences, my background as State Superintendent Dr. KidsCo Academy The Bohemian Café. a professor, gives me advan- Jim Rex is considering seek- The Greenville restaurant is tages,” Nelsen said. “I’ve been ing the Democratic nomina- is proud to announce the opening of its holding a raffl e to raise money inside the classroom.” tion for Governor, but has yet Powdersville location at for the boy’s family. U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint is to announce a campaign. 9370 Highway 81 North in the fall. Horizon Records is raffl ing Nelsen’s campaign chairman. Rex, elected in 2006, is the off a guitar signed by rocker “He’s been a really good th state’s 16 Superintendent of Our state-of-art center offers Edwin McCain, best known friend for a long time,” Nelsen Education. for his hit “I’ll Be.” quality early educational programs for children ages six weeks - school age. McCain was eager to help the businesses assist the Sebas tian TECHERS dedicated teachers leaving the SPECIAL OFFER! classroom for administration. “We family, said Horizon Records Continued from Page 1 Mention this ad for a Free Registration ($50 value) employee Shelley Curtis. love to have teachers who love to Ayers said. teach,” he said. “But we’ve got to “He has a lot of guitars that KidsCo Academy offers he holds back to give to chari- Recent Clemson grad Bobby have administrators, so we encour- Curtis will begin teaching the aged people along the way.” "Quality programs and Affordable choices" for our parents. ties,” Curtis said. “When he Our primary focus is to offer early education programs in a nurturing heard what this was about, he Learning Disabilities class at Wren Board member Tom Merritt said and loving setting. KidsCo Academy offers the following curricula for the said ‘Please put one of these Middle School. he had mixed feelings about ap- out’ and donated that to us.” “I’m very excited to get over proving the hire “because we are enhancement of your child's early development: Tickets for the guitar raffl e there and start working,” Curtis losing some outstanding teachers Infants - Bright Babies Program said. to administration.” Toddlers - High Reach, ITERS Kirk Ellison and Elizabeth “I know that’s for the greater Preschool – A Bekka Curriculum, ECERS Hayden May will begin teaching good,” Merritt said. “That’s a bum- Kindergarten – A Bekka Curriculum or Montessori social studies and math respective- per crop right there.” After School -Tween Time (afterschool transportation available) ly at Wren High School this fall. The district is welcoming nine The board unanimously ap- new administrators to the district Ages newborn – 12 years old • We offer breakfast, lunch and an proved the new hires. this year, Fowler said. afternoon snack Be kind. Board Chairman Fred Alexan- “We’ve got a lot of new admin- Hours: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm early arrival and late pick up Remember to recycle. der welcomed the new hires to “the istrators this year, but I do feel good Contact us at 864-295-2226 for more information. best school district in South Caro- about it,” he said. www.kidscoacademy.com 850-7092 lina.” “We have a lot of good talent We accept Visa or Master Card, checks, or cash payments Fowler said he appreciates there.”

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Post 07-31-09.indd 2 7/30/2009 8:54:48 PM Powdersville Post, Friday, July 31, 2009, Page 3 Easley stays positive about economical impact from BLWS By Candice Harper nifi cant increase during the Big end, so she looks for it to be a League World Series. I keep thriving weekend. EASLEY – Easley is ready notes from each year showing “The Easley Chamber of for some baseball and ready the increase. We also sponsor Commerce fully believes that for an economical boost as it the volunteers that work at the many people will be coming welcomes teams and families games and provide for them. I to visit in our town this week,” from all over the world for the think it has a wonderful impact said Chamber President Kent 2009 Big League World Series economically on the commu- Dikes. “We believe there will hosted at the J.B. “Red” Ow- nity of Easley. be a positive impact on our ens Recreation Complex from With any sporting event economy. We are excited about July 29-Aug. 5. come families of the players. the event and all the business it Easley has hosted the BLWS Hotels seem to see an increase will bring.” Pictured in center, Jackie Freeman, nurse practitioner for the Centering Pregnancy Program, for the past nine years now. each year due to the tourna- Easley is expecting 234 par- teaches her class about pregnancy which is designed to empower women to take ownership of Each year, the baseball tourna- ment. ticipants including all players, their personal health and pregnancy. ment puts Easley in the televi- Sho’s Café owner Mark coaches and umpires. This sion spotlight as well as brings Schonar has a different opinion number doesn’t include the business to restaurants, busi- about the impact. families that will be joining Duke Endowment supports nesses and hotels around the “I really don’t usually see a those participants. city. huge difference each year be- In a study made in the area With the economy in a slump, cause many people like to stay for overnight stays for families PHBE program for moms-to-be Easley business owners, seem close to the players, so they of the participants, each family positive about the economi- visit the Clemson/Anderson will spend around $200 a night EASLEY — The Duke En- day we opened, the phone has nancy, delivery and parenting.” cal impact the tournament will area more,” said Schonar. “I in hotel, food and gas. dowment recently funded the rung off the hook and it hasn’t As part of the program, women have on the community. hoping that this year will be In addition, the BLWS tour- Palmetto Health Center for stopped ringing in three years. with similar delivery dates are Mike Cuthran, a manager at different, and I hope Easley nament gives money to South- the second year. Established The reality of the economic grouped together and are re- Fatz Café n Easley said they will benefi t from it.” ern Wesleyan University to in 2006, the Palmetto Health downturn is that many women quired to attend 10 sessions usually see a positive impact Shannon Whitner from the house the players so money Center provides care for preg- have lost their health insurance throughout their pregnancy, on their restaurant. He said Jameson Inn said they normal- will be generated in the coun- nant moms in Pickens County benefi ts and simply didn’t know dealing with topics including they see a boost in sales due to ly see a signifi cant difference. ty. and the Upstate with a focus on where to turn for prenatal care. proper nutrition, the benefi ts of players and their families com- She said they already have The Chamber of Commerce, women who may be uninsured We have been overwhelmed breastfeeding, and dental care. ing in to enjoy the food. some of the rooms booked for The City of Easley and all the or underinsured. The Center with the response.” Seven groups of 10 to 12 preg- Steven Jackson, one of the the tournament, but there is businesses around the city was created in response to S.C. In addition to helping pro- nant moms have been undergo- owners of Copper River Grill also a swim meet and a clog- hope everyone enjoys the 2009 Department of Environmental vide clinical support, the grant ing the monthly training since in Easley said, “We see a sig- ging competition this week- Big League World Series. Control’s closings of all county also provides administrative re- the program began. prenatal care clinics across the sources to develop a referral net- Freeman emphasized, “It’s state. work for these pregnant moms exciting to see women taking Ghan graduates from basic training “I knew what the closing to seek dental care. “Many of ownership of their personal Air Force Airman Clinton intensive, eight-week program toward an associate in applied of prenatal care clinics would my patients have had little or no health and pregnancy. I believe S. Ghan graduated from basic that included training in mili- science degree through the mean for the pregnant women dental care, so we developed a our Centering Pregnancy pa- military training at Lackland tary discipline and studies, Air Community College of the Air in Pickens County and how it network of dentists who agreed tients are more confi dent about Air Force Base, San Antonio, Force core values, physical fi t- Force. would affect our hospital in Ea- to provide care to our patients,” caring for themselves, are bet- Texas. ness, and basic warfare prin- He is the son of Annette sley,” said Dr. Leigh Beasley of said Beasley. “Dental care is es- ter prepared for the child birth The airman completed an ciples and skills. Ghan of Pelzer Highway, Eas- Palmetto Health Center. “Preg- pecially critical during a mom’s experience and will be able to Airmen who complete ba- ley. Ghan is a 2005 graduate nant moms would be arriving pregnancy to ensure the healthy provide proper care to their in- sic training earn four credits of Wren High School. in the Emergency Department development of the baby.” fants.” at Palmetto Health Baptist Eas- The Duke Endowment grant Beasley added, “We owe a ley ready to deliver their babies also funded an initiative known special debt of gratitude to The Car title loans without having had any prena- as the Centering Pregnancy Duke Endowment for their gen- Need $400 TODAY?!? tal care. I picked up the phone Program. This program is de- erous support of the Palmetto w/monthly payments and called Chief Operating Of- signed to educate and empower Health Center.” National Finance gauranteed loan fi cer Roddey Gettys. He whole- women to take ownership of For more information about heartedly agreed that we had to their health and the health of the Palmetto Health Center, call Certificates. 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Palmetto Health churches and children’s services. Some may require car title. tion wrote a grant requesting Center’s Centering Pregnancy Since its inception in 1924, the fi nancial help for the Center. program is one of only two in Endowment has awarded more Air Force Airman NNATIONALATIONAL FINANCE FINANCE COMPANYCOMPANY It was awarded a three-year South Carolina and one of less than $2.6 billion in grants. Clinton S. Ghan 115115W West MainMain St.Street Easley,• Easl SC 29640ey, SC 855-5775• 855-5775 $438,000 Endowment grant. than 100 nationally. Now in its second year of fund- Nurse Practitioner Jacquelyn ing, the grant has allowed the Freeman, group facilitator for Center to hire a nurse practi- the program, knows how wells tioner to alleviate patient over- it works. She said, “I can testify crowding and reduce the delay to the positive impact and the in scheduling a pregnant wom- camaraderie that these women an’s fi rst appointment. experience as they journey to- Beasley added, “Since the fi rst gether throughout their preg- COTTER Continued from Page 1 She was calm and composed,” he said. “When someone acts gion championship last year. like that, I say they have ice She also won several team water running through their awards, including the Most veins.” Valuable Player in ninth grade, Cotter said she plans to play the Hustle Award in 11th grade tennis with Washington and and the Most Productive Award Lee. in 12th grade. “I guess I’ve always been She currently interns at taught to be involved in a lot of Powdersville Greenville Memorial Hospital things,” she says. at the cancer research center But Cotter said that earning and plans to study math with the scholarship wasn’t easy — an emphasis on pre-med. 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Contact your elected of- Editorial General ol’ days.” of jobs. Yet it becomes clearer stimulus -- without deliberating White House and Congress ficials, and tell them you want The “stimulus” package by the week that the only thing on it or knowing what was in used the economic crisis to them to commit to better fis- In the earliest days of our is but another reminder, al- it has grown is government. the bill -- in order to hold unem- drastically grow government cal discipline -- setting pri- nation’s experiment in self- though a pretty big reminder, National unemployment is ployment below eight percent. and fund pet projects. That’s a orities, funding them well, and rule, the founders envisioned of just how far we’ve strayed at a 26-year-high (9.5 percent) He said the economy would be- shame. If Washington wants to then resisting the temptation to a government of enumerated, from that vision. We’ve grown and last month another 467,000 gin expanding “within weeks” continue to increase spending spend on all the unnecessary thus limited, powers… one a government that tries to be people found themselves un- if the stimulus was passed im- -- in the face of record deficits -- things. Tell them that govern- which does only those things all things to all people, rather employed. State revenues and mediately. for social programs and “pork,” ment growth should never again that individuals cannot do for than the one that, as Thomas large segments of our economy Yet since Feb. 17, the day the it shouldn’t do so under the false outpace our ability to pay for it. themselves. They charted the Jefferson advocated, “governs remain in the doldrums. stimulus bill passed, national pretense of economic recovery. Government can live within its course that they thought would least.” Government solutions The White House says the unemployment has increased Washington doesn’t seem means, but only if citizens de- best produce prosperity -- one now consume prosperity rather stimulus “worked as intend- by a staggering 24 percent and to have its act together, which mand it. Graham must face tough questions on Sotomayor vote that in the same sense that I Sen. Graham claims he is gration in numerous ways. white male who made a similar qualifications. He would rather celebrated Barack Obama’s voting for Judge Sotomayor Judge Sotomayor has also comment would be disquali- abandon conservative prin- election as President, even because she is “very well qual- had a few particularly candid fied from consideration to the ciples on a vote that cannot be though I did not vote for him. ified”, but that is a curious po- moments that cannot be ex- Supreme Court. won, than risk offending His- In both cases, the success of sition for a conservative to take plained away. There is a You- Despite this evidence and panic voters. Richard these individuals at the highest based on her record. In a case Tube video of her on a panel at more, Sen. Graham has con- It is a political calculation Cash level gives us all hope that our involving reverse discrimina- Duke University Law School in cluded that Judge Sotomayor that is very similar to the posi- Editorial society is making progress in tion, the Supreme Court has 2005, where she states, “Court is very well qualified, and that tion he took on the illegal im- treating people equally, with- just overturned one of Judge of appeals is where policy is is his right, as he so strongly migration debate a few years Sen. Lindsey Graham has out discrimination, in respect Sotomayor’s decisions on the made. And I know, I know, this states. As a conservative, I ago. If Sen. Graham wants to gone from asking tough ques- to gender and race. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, is on tape, and I should never disagree with his conclusion. reach across the aisle in this tions to concluding that Judge This desire for progress in finding that the rights of white say that because we don’t It would be one thing if Sen. way, again that is his right, Sotomayor is “very well quali- race and gender relations is firefighters were violated when make law.” She smiles and the Graham decided she was going but there is no need to cast as- fied.” With the political winds not, however, in and of itself a city threw out a test because audience laughs at what is an to be confirmed, and chose not persion on those who oppose blowing in favor of Sonia So- a legitimate reason to vote for no blacks were promoted. obvious reference to judicial to participate in a lengthy and Judge Sotomayor’s confirma- tomayor’s confirmation to the someone. An individual’s qual- For conservatives, there are activism. losing battle to try and derail tion by implying that they are Supreme Court, it appears that ifications should be the decid- other red flags as well that There is also the well-known the nomination. That might be “haters”. No, they are simply he has become muddled in his ing factor, otherwise voting for would indicate that Judge So- comment that is both racist and wise. Vote no and let it go. conservatives who disagree thinking, or else he is simply a minority individual because tomayor is not very well quali- sexist, “I would hope that a However, it is something that Judge Sotomayor is “very playing politics with his vote. of his or her race or gender per- fied. For instance, she signed wise Latina woman with the else to vote yes; and some- well qualified”, and question Sen. Graham is ready to cele- petuates the problem, simply in an opinion in January of 2009 richness of her experiences thing still more to make such Sen. Graham’s judgment on brate the historic pick, and that reverse. On the one hand, dis- that said the Second Amend- would more often than not a strong statement of support. the matter. has a certain appeal, but he is crimination chooses against an ment does not protect individ- reach a better conclusion as a It appears to me that his vote Editor’s Note: Richard Cash going to face some tough ques- individual on the basis of race uals from having their right to judge than a white male who is much more related to po- is a Republican candidate for tions himself. or gender, on the other hand af- keep and bear arms restricted hasn’t lived that life.” As Sen. litical pragmatism, or what he US Congress in the Third Dis- Judge Sotomayor will be firmative action chooses for an by state governments. In ad- Graham noted at one time, a calls “coalition building”, than trict. the first Latina woman on the individual on the basis of race dition, she is a member of La Supreme Court, and that is cer- or gender, thereby creating re- Raza, a race based organiza- tainly historic. I can celebrate verse discrimination. tion that supports illegal immi- FREE CANCER SCREENING Powdersville Post The Best Chance Network provides FREE Pap Tests, Visit the web site at breast exams and Name ______New Subscription mammograms for women www.powdersvillepost.com 47-64, who meet Street ______Renewal or Extension certainincome guidelines for news updates For more information, call throughout the week! City ______State ______Zip ______338-8812 or 1-800-ACS-2345 Phone ______Email ______

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Post 07-31-09.indd 4 7/30/2009 8:55:07 PM Powdersville Post, Friday, July 31, 2009, Page 5 Community Personality profi le: Evelyn Maldonado By Nathan DiBagno the “friendliness of the peo- she adds, laughing. mother’s six brothers, who Library System ple,” she says. If there’s anything she miss- lived in Puerto Rico but came Months on the job: 11 POWDERSVILLE — Ev- Her entire immediate fam- es about New Jersey, it’s the to New Jersey to work during Favorite food: Chicken Al- elyn Maldonado’s parents are ily moved to South Carolina “great pizza,” she said. the summers. fredo from Puerto Rico, and she before she did — her parents But she still stays true to her “I love to cook all types of Favorite pastime: Reading grew up in New Jersey, but now live in Easley, one of her family roots, especially when food for a big family,” she and being with my children. now she embraces Powders- brothers lives in Greenville, she cooks. says, and never misses the op- Family: Married for 22 ville as home. and sister and another brother “I like to cook a lot. I al- portunity to prepare a feast for years to husband Manny; three Moving to Upstate South live in Powdersville. ways have a lot of leftovers,” Thanksgiving and holidays. children: 21-year-old son Josh- Carolina has been “the best Evelyn and her husband she says. ua, 18-year-old son Tony and move I made with my family,” Manny are involved in the Maldonado especially en- Full name: Evelyn Maldo- 14-year-old daughter Angela; says Maldonado, who lives community, and both of her joys cooking Spanish meals nado 1-year-old granddaughter Al- in the Wren area and works children attend the Wren and Puerto Rican food. Her Age: 42 annah Mia. as a clerk at the Powdersville schools, she said. love of cooking started when Occupation: clerk Pets: Dog named Diesel. branch library. She enjoys the “They can still tell that she was a young girl, when Employer: Powdersville Residence: Powdersville slower pace of life here and we’re not from around here,” she would help cook for her Evelyn Maldonado branch of Anderson County Native city: Red Bank, N.J. Arsenault served from the Local dancers win national skies during World War II competition for consecutive years By Karen West By Candice Harper

EASLEY — Noel Arsenault EASLEY – Students from was only nineteen when he Easley Dance Conserva- joined the service in 1942. tory recently competed in the He was born in Chelsea, Dance Machine Nationals in Massachusetts. His parents Wilkesboro, North Carolina lived in Prince Edward Island and won fi rst place in the com- in Canada. He came from a petition. very large family who had Students from the Petite moved to escape persecution Company, the Junior Com- because of their Catholic faith. pany and the Senior Company At one time Prince Edward of Easley Dance Conservatory Island was part of the French competed in the competition. Colony of Acadia. Members of the Petite Com- Although at least a thousand pany competed in the duo/trio Acadians lived on the island, division with a ballet piece, many families had to fl ee af- “Sunrise Sunset” that was ter the British ordered expul- awarded Awesome Gold. Erin sion. It was part of his families Sowles and Jordan Kuhn were lore that his grandparents had named Highest Scoring Petite poled across the St Lawrence Duo. Kuhn also was a fi nal- River in dug out canoes to es- ist for America’s Junior Miss cape persecution. Dance where she competed Noel (so named because he with her solo, “Cinderella” and was born on Dec, 25, 1923) received Outstanding Gold. was the oldest son in a family Easley Dance Conservatory of twelve children. He grew up had the youngest competitor Courtesy photo listening to Father Coughlin on of the competition. Three- Lillian Goodman the radio and spoke of an uncle year-old Lillian Goodman who was a Jesuit priest back in competed with her lyrical solo Easley Dance Conservatory. “I chosen to be apart of “The Vancouver, British Columbia. “Angel on Your Pillow” and was surprised to make it two Dream Team” which is a As a teenager, Noel worked received Awesome Gold and years in a row. I am so proud group of dancers selected at for the Chelsea Clock Com- was fi rst overall in the nine of the dancers.” each Dance Machine Regional pany. He delivered clocks to and under solo division. Senior Company members, to learn a special dance to per- the Boston area. When his The Junior Company com- Kelsey Smith and Madeline form at the beginning of the boss found out he was going peted in the trio division with Goodman competed in the Showdown of the Stars. into the service he gave him a a jazz dance, “Sneaker Night.” duo/trio division receiving “Being chosen is an honor box of cigars and a carton of The dancers were awarded Awesome Gold and placed and a refl ection of not only the Awesome Gold and placed fi fth overall in Teen/Senior cigarettes. His parting advice Noel Arsenault holds a model of a World War II plane. student’s talent but also their to Noel was “keep your mouth fi rst overall in the 12 and duos. Smith was a fi nalist for sportsmanship at the competi- shut and your eyes open!” under trios. Sarah Katherine America’s Miss Dance. Good- tion,” said Goodman. Noel was part of the Army able to see some of his favor- ipment that day! Short competed with a musi- man was a fi nalist for Ameri- The dancers had the oppor- Corp of Engineers; but he ites play at Dean Martin’s bar Noel Arsonault fi nished his cal theatre solo, “Welcome ca’s Teen Miss Dance. tunity to work with choreogra- warned me not to be deceived, on Hollywood Boulevard. military career as a captain. to the 60s” and was awarded Cara Bailie, another Senior phers and students from across because that simply meant he After California, Noel was He had been an intelligence of- Outstanding Gold. Jessica Company member was award- the country. was a “pick and shovel” per- sent to Arizona to train with B- fi cer, a bombadier, a radar op- Booth competed with her lyri- ed Awesome Platinum and “This is an experience they son. He had to carry a full fi eld 17’s. He was given instruction erator and a fl ight navigator. cal solo, “Footprints” and re- placed fi fth overall in senior will take with them in life,” pack for twenty miles. He re- in the radio room and gunnery His brother Tillman was on ceived Awesome Gold. Booth solos for her solo, “Cinna- said Goodman. “They will members that the army would training; the B-17 had a ball a submarine, the USS SKATE was also a fi nalist for Ameri- mon.” Bailie was a fi nalist for create friendships with danc- often have a band playing turret on the top from which 90 that bravely slipped into To- ca’s Junior Miss Dance. America’s Miss Dance where ers from different parts of the to meet them whenever they mm guns could be fi red. Usu- kyo Bay under one of their The Senior Company com- she was awarded the highest country and make memories came in from a diffi cult job. ally a B-17 had 12 crewmen. own ships. The Japanese had peted in the group division overall score in the solo por- that last a lifetime. I hope this Although Noel performed There was a pilot, a co-pilot, a an apparatus the length of the with both their contemporary tion of the competition. is the part of the event that well at any task given him, panel engineer, and navigator, bay designed to keep subs out. and modern pieces. Both piec- All of the company mem- means the most to my stu- his heart’s desire was to be an a radio man, two top gunners, When their own ships came in es won Awesome Platinum. bers who participated were dents.” aviator. The army fi nally sent two side gunners and two tail and out of the bay, they opened Their “War All the Time” him to St Louis in 1943 to take gunners. the gate wide enough for the scored high enough to dance some psychomotor tests. They They fl ew at night by learn- ship to get in. The sub had to in the Grand National Cham- www. put him in what he called a ing to triangulate three stars. be totally quiet while it was in pionship Showdown of the “blarney chair.” They would Noel spent most of his time on the bay. His brother’s sub sank Stars on June 28. spin you around and around planes as a navigator. Noel was six enemy subs before he him- “This was our second year in powdersvillepost and see how well you can sent to Beloit, Wisconsin for self was killed in the line of the Showdown,” said Suzanne withstand the discombobula- additional aeronautics train- duty. Goodman, Artistic Director of .com tion. He passed that test with ing. After 14 weeks of train- fl ying colors. ing and weeks of waiting to be After his stint in St Louis he shipped overseas, the” pipeline was sent by train to California clogged.” The steady fl ow of Easley Soccer Club for pre-fl ight training. He says men going overseas had sud- there were so many soldiers on denly stalled and the men the train that they were sitting passed their time doing pass Fall Soccer Sign-ups elbow to elbow! He was sta- and review for the brass. Ac- tioned somewhere near Santa cording to Noel, he defi nitely Soccer, Just Play It! Ana, California. had rythem, and was the drum- Once Bob Hope came to do a mer in one of the pass and re- The Easley Soccer Club has divisions for youths USO show for the troops. Noel view marching units.One par- ages 3 and up. The season is fast approaching climbed up a pole and could ticular morning, the pass and and games start in September so sign up today! actually see Bob Hope pac- review stands were so long and ing up and down in his dress- his hands were so cold from ing room. Noel loved boogie the Wisconsin winter, that his General Information woogie. His favorite musicans left hand became numb, and The Easley Soccer Club has both of the time were Meade Lux his stick went fl ying out of his recreational and competitive soccer Lewis, Albert Ammons and left hand! He had to fi nish the Pete Johnson. He was actually review with only half of his eq- programs for both girls and boys. We strive to provide a safe and fun environment for players of all age and skill levels.

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Post 07-31-09.indd 5 7/30/2009 8:55:19 PM Powdersville Post, Friday, July 31, 2009, Page  Sports Easley, Wren hit the field again in alumni rivalry game By Ben Robinson Bobby Humphrey, one of the team made up of Wren High players returning. “He just School Alumni. EASLEY — When Colt makes you want to follow “It’s only appropriate that Shope played quarterback for him.” we play Wren,” Humphries Easley High School, he was Other former players on the said. “A lot of the guys on their known for his toughness and roster include Michael Par- teams lived just down the road, tenacity. tridge, who has worked with and were our friends until we Starting his high school ca- the athletic department as an met up on the football field. reer as an undersized freshman, assistant coach, and Chuck Then, after the game, we’d be Shope was knocked around King — now known as “Dr. friends again.” by some of the Green Wave’s Chuck King.” tough opponents, including “We’ve gone our separate Greenwood, Westside and Han- ways, followed different ca- na. Still, no matter how hard the reers,” said Humphrey. “But Wren hit, Shope would brush himself the one thing that keeps us all off and return to the huddle to together is our love for Easley call the next play. High School. The athletic de- Shope has carried that same parment always could use ex- to host attitude with him after gradu- tra money, but with the school ating from Easley. Recently, budget cuts, the need is even Shope’s tenacity helped him greater.” tennis pull together a group of more Coaching the Easley Alumni than 40 former Easley High team will be Burt Owens, long- School players for a special time Easley High School assis- Green Wave Alumni game set tant coach. camp for July 31 at Brice Field. The “We all love Coach Owens, game is a fundraiser for the Ea- so it should be a kick having sley High School Athletic De- him on the sidelines with us,” Aug. 3-6 partment. Humphries said. “Colt has been so good put- The opponents across the By Nathan DiBagno Photos by Ben Robinson ting this thing together,” said field should look familiar — an Legendary Easley football coach and current Mayor Larry Bagwell stopped buy to give the WREN — Young aspir- ing tennis players will have team a pep talk. Bagwell will toss the coin to start Friday night’s game. a chance to hone their skills from Aug. 3-6 during Wren’s Hurricane Future Tennis Play- ers Summer Camp. Big League World Series Wren High School tennis Coach John Brocket said this is the second time Wren has hosted the camp, which had Game Schedule 40-50 attend last year. Brocket had originally set the cost to at- tend at $60 per child for those Sunday, Aug. 2 who registered by July 30 and 2:30 p.m. $70 for those who miss the Mexico vs. Germany, Field 1 deadline. The camp is offered for 6- to 12-year-olds. 5 p.m. Brocket and former profes- Guam vs. Dominican Republic, sional tennis player Shaun Field 1 Beckish will be the head coaches. Brocket said he also 7:30 p.m. hopes to have all of the high Pennsylvania vs. South Carolina, school tennis players who are Friday, July 31 Field 1 not out of town help coach, so 9 a.m. the campers will be able to re- California vs. Illinois, Field 1 ceive individualized attention. Monday, Aug. 3 The coaches will teach match 4 p.m. 9 a.m. play and calisthenics. Dominican Republic vs. Mexico, Guam vs. Canada, Field 1 For more information or to Field 1 have your child register, call 4 p.m. Colt Shope slings the ball downfield on a pass play. Louisiana vs. South Carolina, Field 850-5900. Illinois vs. Florida, Field 1 3 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. California vs. Louisiana, Field 1 Pennsylvania vs. Florida, Field 1 Canada vs. Germany, Field 3 Tuesday, Aug. 4 Semifinal Games Saturday, Aug. 1 4 p.m. 9 a.m. First Place Pool B vs. Second Place Mexico vs. Canada, Field 1 Pool B, Field 1 11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Guam vs. Germany, Field 1 First Place Pool A vs. Second Place 2 p.m. Pool A, Field 1 Louisiana vs. Pennsylvania, Field 1 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 Opening Ceremonies 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Championship game, live on South Carolina vs. Florida, Field 1 ESPN2 Visit Our Websites at: www.theeasleyprogress.com

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By Ben Robinson 5-1 in pool play. Puerto Rico’s Atlantic defeated the host game, District 17 won 8-4, only loss was a 13-9 decision team 9-4 in the championship earning a spot in the BLWS. EASLEY — The fi eld is to the Dominican Republic. game, taking the Canadian Re- In the U.S. Southwest Re- now set for the 11 teams that The Dominican Republic has gional title and advancing to gional, the host team from will compete in the next eight lost to Venezuela. the BLWS. Rushton, La., won a double- days to see who will be the In the semi-fi nals, Puerto It was a Florida-based cham- elimination tournament, but it 2009 Big League World Series Rico defeated Venezuela, pionship game in the U.S. wasn’t easy. champion. while the Dominican Republic Southeast tournament, as the Louisiana was able to stay in Six domestic teams and topped Curacao, setting up the host team — Florida District the winners bracket through- fi ve international teams will rematch for the region title. 21 — faced the Florida state out the tournament. Texas compete for the title, begin- The Dominican Republic champions — District 17. West suffered an early loss, ning Wednesday night at the defeated Puerto Rico 5-4 in the District 21 earned its spot but fought its way back to the J.B. “Red” Owens Recreation championship game, aveng- in the championship game by championship game. Complex. ing a loss to Puerto Rico in the defeating West Virginia 4-2. Texas West won the fi rst Two teams receive automat- semi-fi nals of last year’s Big District 17 advanced to the game between the two teams, ic bids to the BLWS. The host League World Series. title game with a 3-2 win over leaving each with one loss in team, of course, receives an In the EMEA Regional, only South Carolina. the tournament, and setting up automatic bid every year. Germany, Lithuania and the When the two Florida teams a rematch for the title. S.C. District One conducts Netherlands participated this had played each other during In the rematch, Louisiana its Big League season in Janu- year. With just three teams pool play, District 21 had won ary each year, to avoid con- involved, the tournament fea- 17-1. But in the championship See SERIES, Page 14A fl icts with American Legion, tured each team playing the AAU or travel ball seasons. other two twice before elimi- The host team is selected from nating one team for the cham- the players who participate in pionship game. the January league. Lithuania was the team elim- While the host team has the inated, going 0-4 in pool play. “home fi eld” advantage, it also Germany and the Netherlands has the disadvantage of hav- were both 3-1, splitting games ing little time to play together with each other in pool play. and develop teamwork. The In the championship game, team has had a limited number Germany pounded the Nether- of practices together, and will lands 24-7 to take the EMEA play in its fi rst game as a team Regional title and advance to tonight when the host team the BLWS. plays the U.S. West tonight. In the Asia/Pacifi c Regional, Because of the growing Siapan seemed to have the in- number of teams playing in the side track, fi nishing pool play Latin American region, a sec- with a perfect 3-0 record. ond spot for those teams was Guam placed second, with a created several years ago. 2-1 record that included a 5-1 Mexico and Puerto Rico, loss to Siapan. which had dominated the Latin In the championship game, American fi eld, alternate tak- however, Guam hammered ing one of the two Latin Amer- Siapan 9-2 to win the regional ican spots in the Big League and advance to the BLWS. World Series. Whichever team In the Canadian Regional, does not receive the automatic the host team from Windsor, bid is allowed to compete in Ontario, seemed to have the the Latin American Regional tournament in hand, fi nishing with the hopes of winning the pool play with a perfect 5-0 re- second spot. cord. Atlantic had eased into This year, Mexico receives the semi-fi nals as the third- Photo by Ben Robinson the automatic bid. place team from pool play, fi n- For the second consecutive ishing with a 3-2 record. Going for number 5 year, the Dominican Republic The host team defeated the These young men and coaches will attempt to bring South Carolina District One its fi fth Big League World Series champion- has won the Latin American Prairies in the semi-fi nals, and ship beginning Wednesday night, as Easley hosts the event for the ninth straight year. Pictured from left are: (front) Coach Regional. Atlantic upset British Colum- Bobby Youngblood, Heath Burton, Sammy Nix, Brandon Smith, Matt Whitworth, Hunter Burton and Jake Wolf; (back) Coach In the Latin American Re- bia, setting up the host team Todd Freeman, Brody Greer, Brooks Hall, Barrett Phillips, Jaran Sustar, Clay Tucker, Jordan Smith and Manager Gregg Pow- gional, the Dominican Repub- vs. Atlantic as the champion- ell. Brooks Hall will not play in the series, due to obligations to a professional contract. Not pictured: Garrett Boulware, Jacob lic and Puerto Rico were both ship game. Long, Jordan McNeely and Logan Thomas.

Host team falls in fi rst game We Buy and Sell By Ben Robinson both teams, California topped In 2007, the host team de- loaded in the seventh inning to the host team — South Caro- feated Thousand Oaks 10-0 get the game’s fi nal out, picked Coins and Currency!! EASLEY — It’s a rivalry lina District One — 5-3. in the semi-fi nals, then topped up a save. that goes back several years. Thousand Oaks fi rst came to Puerto Rico 11-3 in the cham- In other games Wednesday In the nine years that the Big the BLWS in Easley in 2003, pionship game. night, the Domincan Republic League World Series has been when the team lost to S.C. Dis- Wednesday night, a bad third defeated Germany 8-2; Penn- played in Easley, a team from trict One 6-3 in the champion- inning put the host team down sylvania defeated Illinois 8-6; California has represented the ship game. 5-0. Three runs in the sixth in- and Mexico defeated Guam U.S. West eight times. Two years later, Thousand ning was not enough, leaving 3-2. Five of those times, the Cali- Oaks and the host team met the host team 0-1 in BLWS Thursday night games fornia team has come from again in the fi nals, with S.C. play this year. scheduled were California vs. Thousand Oaks. In each of District One winning 10-5. Barrett Phillips pitched a Florida, Illinois vs. Louisiana, Thousand Oaks’s previous four In 2006, the host team lost to complete game for S.C. Dis- and the Dominican Republic trips to Easley, either Califor- Puerto Rico in the semi-fi nals. trict One, taking the loss. Rusty vs. Canada. Results of those nia or the host team has won Thousand Oaks then defeated Kasper pitched four scoreless game were not available at the BLWS title. Puerto Rico 10-0 in the BLWS innings for Thousand Oaks, press time. Wednesday night in the fi rst championship game to take the picking up the win. Tyler Karp, For updates on the series, go game of the 2009 BLWS for title. who came in with the bases to www.powdersvillepost.com. Caring Hands Home Care BRYSON’S Helping you make the most of your day. U-PICK APPLES OR WE PICK APPLES Quality Non-Medical Care in Your Own Home: OPEN AUGUST 1 FOR PEACHES & SUPREME GOLDEN, GALA & OZARK GOLD APPLES Light Housekeeping OPEN AUGUST 15 FOR U-PICK ¥ CLOSED END OF NOVEMBER Meal Preparation 1011 Chattooga Ridge Rd. • Mountain Rest, SC 29664 Companionship From Clemson go 123 to Westminster take Hwy. 76 to Long Creek Bathing/Dressing/Personal Grooming then go approximately 3 miles turn right on Chattooga Ridge Rd. Errands, Shopping, Transportation There will be a sign, Apple stand 1 mile on right. All Groups Welcome, Trucks, Schools, Churches Many payment sources accepted for our affordable rates. Call Candace today Wholesale or Retail to learn more at (864) 855-8040 or toll-free 866-553-3364. You can also visit OPEN 7 DAYS CIDER, JELLY, our website at www.caringhandshc.com 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 864-647-9427 HONEY & SYRUP! DENTURES Starting At $370/set SAME DAY SERVICE Simple Extractions $60 per tooth Bradford L. Keeney, DDS • Robert Stark, DDS 3903 Augusta Rd. 299-6700 Insurance Accepted PIEDMONT DENTAL CENTER, - GREENVILLE, P.C.

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