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92/12 :('1(6'$<)(%58$5< ‘Walk the walk and talk the talk’ Taneyhill takes the reins of Union County football Derik Vanderford Staff Writer
The Union County High School Athletic Department is buzzing over the Taneyhill announcement of the Yellow Jackets’ new shares a head football coach — Steve Taneyhill. moment with The official announcement that the former South Union County Board of School Trustees Carolina had offered the position of head foot- Gamecocks ball coach to Steve Taneyhill — and teammate that he had accepted — was made at and Union Monday night’s board meeting. Local native Monty media representatives were present with Means. extra staff, and members of the media from around the Upstate — television, Tiffany radio and print — were also present. Grady- Everyone anticipated the announcement Hudgins | about which much speculation had circu- lated last week. Daily Times After the customary invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and approval of minutes Tiffany Grady-Hudgins | Daily Times Steve Taneyhill fields questions at Tuesday's press conference. See FOOTBALL | 3
Union County Education Association President Ruth Hill presents cer- tificates of appreciation to members of the Union County Board of School Trustees. Charles Warner | Daily Times Derik Vanderford | Daily Dixie Youth League Presdient Tommy Ford Times accepts a check for $400 from Union Rotary Club President Frank Hart. The donation, which Hart said was funded through Rotary's aluminum project, will be used to sponsor a Dixie Youth baseball team. Rotary presents Dixie Youth with Trustees recognized $400 donation Members praised for their sacrifices on behalf of education Funds will sponsor team Charles Warner Derik Vanderford “We want to take this opportunity to hours each year through time spent in Editor Staff Writer recognize the commitment,” Rochester meetings as well as completing work at said. “As educational leaders, every day home. A long tradition of support continued Tuesday afternoon with a $400 donation The members of the Union County you tackle daunting challenges on behalf “Thank you for establishing a vision from the Union Rotary Club to the Dixie Board of School Trustees were recog- of our students.” for our schools and providing programs Yo u t h L e a gu e . nized for their dedication to the Union Rochester also told board members to achieve that vision,” she added. Rotary President Frank Hart presented County School District Monday evening. they should be proud of Union County’s “Thank you for ensuring that our schools Dixie Youth League President Tommy Union County Education Association record of success. are accountable to the community.” Ford with a check for $400 during the President Ruth Hill and Rebecca “The members of the Union County Rochester then presented each board club’s weekly meeting at Covenant Rochester of the South Carolina Education Association recognize and member with a certificate of apprecia- Baptist Church. The funds will be used Education Association presented each appreciate the personal sacrifices you tion from the Education Association. to sponsor a Dixie Youth baseball team. board member with a certificate of have made,” Rochester said, pointing appreciation. out that members sacrifice hundreds of See TRUSTEES | 2 See ROTARY | 2 ‘Danny Z’ to speak at library Derik Vanderford History Month events are sponsored by the late 1970s and early 1980s. Zongrone — a Staff Writer Humanities Council of South Carolina. native of Utica, NY — currently resides in Library director Ben Loftis said he enjoyed the Upstate of South Carolina, working as Union County Carnegie Library wel- last Thursday’s event with Hamilton, and he a solo jazz musician and collaborating with comes guest speaker Daniel Zongrone for a looks forward to the upcoming event which various local musicians. Black History Month program on Thursday, promises to incorporate music with infor- In 1986, Zongrone received a “Meet the Feb. 16. mation to be provided. Composer” grant for New York City dance Thursday’s program will be the second Zongrone’s presentation — titled “What’s composition. Some of the compositions Black History Month program held at the All That Jazz About?” — will run from 5-6 and recordings which resulted were used library this year. Last Thursday, the library p.m. in the soundtrack for the 1998 indepen- hosted guest speaker Ginetta V. Hamilton Daniel “Danny Z” Zongrone is best dent horror film “The Glasshead.” In 1987, — the author of “Black History: Someone known for his work as a member of the Zongrone recorded his only solo album to Forgot To Teach The Children.” Both Black electronic music group Earthstar in the date, “Absolute Zero.” Zongrone
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Carlisle E. Fowler Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Cook. Cattle Farmer F. Woodward; a son, James Elliott Mr. Fowler’s caregivers, Elaine, Local Weather JONESVILLE — Mr. Carlisle Fowler and wife Pearlene; a son-in- Holly and Lacey, along with Chris Elliott Fowler, 95, widower of law, Robert Burton, all of Jonesville; Cook, Matt Cook, Bruce Cook, Mr. Thu Bertha Proctor Fowler of 136 T five grandchildren, Michelle Hall, Warren Little and Frances Joseph 62/36 Bishop Rd., Jonesville, went home Tammy Greer, Chuck Fowler, Amy McKenna, III will serve as the hon- 2/16 to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Feb. Eaves and Neil Burton; and 14 orary escort. 14, 2012 after an extended illness. great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 Mr. Fowler was born in Cloudy, periods of rain. Highs in Mr. Fowler was predeceased by a p.m. Thursday evening at the S.R. Jonesville, July 12, 1916, a son of daughter, Doris Elaine Burton; and Holcombe Funeral Home in Union. the low 60s and lows in the mid the late Coleman Carlisle Fowler a grandson, James Elliott Fowler, 30s. and Nannie Pacolet Carter Fowler. Jr. Memorials may be made to New He was retired from Milliken Co., Funeral services will be held 1 Hope United Methodist Church Monarch Plant and was a member p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2012 at New Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 787, of New Hope United Methodist Hope United Methodist Church Jonesville, SC, 29353. Church. Mr. Fowler was an avid conducted by Rev. Dr. James Ivey The family will be at the home Fri cattle farmer and loved to work and Rev. Roger Byrd. of his son, Elliott Fowler, 105 Park 62/36 his land. He was the last surviving Active pallbearers will be Chuck Drive, Jonesville. member of his immediate family Fowler, Edward Hall, Eugene The S.R. Holcombe Funeral 2/17 and was first married to the late “Butterbean” Sprouse, Wallace Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuner- More sun than clouds. Highs in the Doris Fowler Hyatt. Russell, Bobby Lipsey and Clarence alhomes.com) low 60s and lows in the mid 30s. Man charged with Sat 55/36 2/18 hitting, choking woman Periods of light rain. Highs in the Charles Warner Burglary woman’s car. mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s. Editor A thief or group of thieves with an The incident report states an officer interest in jewelry, model cars and was dispatched Sunday afternoon to An Enoree man ended up behind racing cards stole them from a Union 207 James St., Union, in reference to bars approximately two weeks after he woman earlier this month. a vandalism. The victim said she came allegedly attacked a woman as she was The incident report states an offi- out of her house around 2:15 p.m. that Sun attempting to pick up her child. cer was dispatched Monday night to afternoon and discovered someone 58/31 Monterius Quantray Dawkins, 20, 308 Springs St., Union, in reference had slashed all four of the tires on her 2/19 131 Sparkstown Road, Enoree, is to a break-in. The victim said some- 1997 Chevrolet Lumina. charged by the Union Public Safety one broke into her house sometime The officer noted the cuts in the Occasional showers possible. Department with criminal domestic between noon Feb. 9 just before 11:30 tires and asked the vicitm what time Highs in the upper 50s and lows in violence. a.m. that morning. She said she’d last she’d parked her car. She said it was The incident report states that on checked on the house on Feb. 9 and around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night. the low 30s. Jan. 30, the victim came to the pub- everything was fine, but when she Damage to the tires was estimated lic safety department and talked to checked on it that morning she dis- at $400. an officer about an assault that had covered someone had broken in and just taken place at 106 Gage Avenue, stolen several items. Arrests Union. The victim said she’d went to The victim said the stolen items The following persons were arrested Mon pick up her 1-year-old daughter from include her gold Union High School by the public safety department. 58/35 Dawkins. She said Dawkins became with Rachel on one side and UHS/1993 Philip Dee Caswell, 37, 34 2/20 angry and then began choking her on the other side with a blue stone on Marguerite Drive, Silverstreet, top. Two gold loop earrings were also with his hands so she tried to reach charged Friday with disorderly con- stolen as were three Action Metal Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s and behind her and poke him in the eyes, duct and open container. 1-24 stock cars, one of which is a Dale but he began to choke her even harder. Anthony Grant Hunnicutt, 37, 515 lows in the mid 30s. Earnhart Oreo stock car, another a Old Airport Road, Whitmire, charged The woman said she fell to the floor Dale Earnhart stock car made to look and Dawkins began hitting her in the with Friday with disorderly conduct ©2009 American Profile Hometown Content like a baseball, and the other a Bass and open container. Service head with his fist while standing over Pro Shop car. The thief or thieves also her. She said he finally quit hitting Kevin Wayne Knox Sr., 36, 106 stole a number of NASCAR racing Cabin St., Union, charged Friday with her so she got her daughter and left cards. shoplifting. !"#$%" the residence and came to the public The stolen items had a combined Gavin Shane Browning, 21, 248 W. safety department. value of $560. Pheasant Hill Drive, Duncan, charged Read 2 Corinthians PRAYER: Dear Lord, The report states the officer noticed The thief or thieves entered the Friday with seat belt violation and 9:6-15 thank you for providing a small knot behind the victim’s right house through a back window in the driving under suspension. Give, andit will be what we need. Teach us ear where she’d been hit. laundry room. The report states the Francisco Mendoza Mendoza, 21, given to you. A good to give generously and Dawkins was taken into custody officer noticed the open window which 105 Malone Avenue, Union, charged measure, pressed down, to care for your creation. Sunday afternoon. led to the back yard. Saturday with driving without a SC shaken together and run- Amen. driver’s license and disregarding a stop ning over, will be poured Incidents Vandalism sign. into your lap. For with LINK2LIFE: To see a The following incidents are being It was parked in her driveway but Michale Anthony Dineen, 33, 1101 the measure you use, it picture of the deer on investigated by the public safety that didn’t stop a vandal or vandals W. Main St., Union, charged Saturday will be measured to you. Jean’s farm, go to www. department. from slashing the tires on a Union with disorderly conduct. — Luke 6:38 (NIV) upperroom.org.
&'(#$)*+),*-&'"$ Rotary From page 1 By The Associated Press In 1961, 73 people, In accepting the dona- teams and improve player be working throughout the with the clinics. We’re going Today is Wednesday, including an 18-mem- tion, Ford said Rotary has a performance. season to improve player per- to have some of the kids who Feb. 15, the 46th day of ber U.S. figure skating history of supporting Dixie “Right now we’re trying formance through a series went through the American 2012. There are 320 days team en route to the Youth, a tradition that he said to break it up into a major of weekend clinics conducted Legion program and went left in the year. World Championships was a part of his life when he league and a minor league,” by local former players, a on to college come back and Today’s Highlight in in Czechoslovakia, were played on a team the club Ford said. “We will have the high school coach, and, possi- help with the clinics.” History: killed in the crash of a sponsored. 8, 9 and 10 year olds playing bly, college baseball coaches. Ford said he has also been On Feb. 15, 1952, a Sabena Airlines Boeing “They’ve been sponsoring in the minor league and the “We’re going to try to have in contact with some college funeral was held at 707 in Belgium. a team in the Dixie Youth 11 and 12 year olds playing some clinics on the week- baseball coaches about par- Windsor Castle for In 1965, Canada’s program for maybe 50 in the major league. That ends on Saturday,” Ford said. ticipating in the clinics but Britain’s King George new maple-leaf flag was years,” Ford said. “In 1959, way you won’t have an 8-year- “We’re going to have some added that their participation VI, who had died nine unfurled in ceremonies 1960, and 1961 I played on old batting against a 12-year- of our hometown people like will be dependant on their days earlier. in Ottawa. a baseball team sponsored by old. There will be 8, 9, 10 Mike McGee, David Crisp, schedules. On this date: In 1971, Britain and the Rotary.” years olds pitching against Frank Humprhies, myself For more information In 1764, the city of St. Ireland “decimalised” Ford also spoke briefly each other and making it and Jay Ford. Tommy Petty, about the Dixie Youth Louis was established their currencies, making by Pierre Laclede and one pound equal to 100 about the league’s plans to more competitive.” the high school coach, is League contact Ford at 426- Auguste Chouteau. new pence instead of 240 increase competition among Ford said the league will going to come over and help 8032. In 1812, American pence. jeweler Charles Lewis In 1982, 84 men were Tiffany, the founder of killed when a huge oil- Trustees Tiffany & Co., was born drilling rig, the Ocean in Killingly, Conn. Ranger, sank off the From page 1 In 1898, the U.S. bat- coast of Newfoundland In other business, a con- he gets in trouble just like closed his statement by ask- district’s finances. He said tleship Maine mysteri- during a fierce storm. cerned parent who had every other kid, but he’s not ing the board to review the the district — as of Feb. ously blew up in Havana In 1989, the Soviet requested time for public the only one being bullied,” policy. 8 — had posted revenues of Harbor, killing more Union announced that comment addressed the he said. Later in the meeting, $12,577,635 and expendi- than 260 crew members the last of its troops had board regarding the dis- The parent said he did not Financial Officer Lynn tures totaling $11,987,129, and bringing the United left Afghanistan, after trict’s “zero tolerance” pol- blame Principal Connolly Lawson updated board leaving a positive operating States closer to war with more than nine years of icy. He said his son had for the problem, and he members regarding the result of $590,506. Spain. military intervention. been the victim of bullying In 1933, President- In 1992, a Milwaukee and harassment for the past elect Franklin D. jury found that Jeffrey three months and had not Roosevelt escaped an Dahmer was sane when retaliated. The parent said assassination attempt he killed and muti- his son had first been picked in Miami that mortally lated 15 men and boys. on by a group of students who poked several students We Buy Gold wounded Chicago Mayor Benjamin L. Hooks Anton J. Cermak; gun- announced plans to retire with straight pins. His com- man Giuseppe Zangara as executive director of plaint was that after his son was executed more than the National Association had reported incidents to at four weeks later. for the Advancement of least four Sims staff mem- 864-426-7798 In 1942, the British Colored People. bers, nothing was done to colony Singapore surren- Ten years ago: A pri- remedy the problem. The dered to Japanese forces vate funeral was held parent said his son was Visit during World War II. at Windsor Castle attacked two-three weeks In 1953, Tenley for Britain’s Princess ago by two students who Albright became the first Margaret, who had died “smacked him in the back American woman to win six days earlier at age of the head,” with another www.Golddaddys.com the world figure skating 71. President George W. student making a video of championship, held in the incident. Davos, Switzerland. See HISTORY | 8 “My son is no angel and for details 7KH8QLRQ'DLO\7LPHV8QLRQ6&:HGQHVGD\)HEUXDU\ ‘The Power of Humor’ and ‘Trey’s Story’ Who, What, When & Where Of Whitmire Hello everyone, Happy the families of Merrie Stafford, Got jokes? “The Power of interaction with the elderly and various seeds in pots and Valentine’s Day to you and the daughter of former resi- Humor — Lets Laugh,” Feb. population. He helps his mom, planters in the house. Over the yours. Gottrocks The Birthday dent Dianne Moore Stafford. 21 at 11 a.m. at The Whitmire grandmom and his aunt Charlie fall and winter, I left some of Fairy has had a The family of Gaye Puckett Memorial Library. Hospice Tri- deliver meals on wheels for my caladium bubs in pots in Cassie J. overwhelmingly Arsi. The families of Mrs. County will present a special homebound Whitmire resi- the breakfast nook which faces workshop to offer tips on how dents. Trey is home schooled Fowler busy couple of Roxie Vanlue, and Mrs. Sarah east, soaks up great morning weeks. The sweet- L. “Sadie” Rice. From Mrs. to add humor to your life and by his mom while his big sis- sun. Contributing the benefit of laughter in your ter Cseh attends WCS. The Columnist hearts’ wishes, Odessa Griffin: “The family of Dang if my tubers ain’t near- candy, flowers and SFC John Griffin sends their life. As we know, laughter has costs of his therapy and fuel ly two feet tall, standing up bill payments have appreciation for the expres- been known to lower stress. expenses to Greenville three in their pots! Beautiful foliage left him ragged in the wings. sions of kindness and cour- This is a free laugh inducing days per week will be covered in the house, like right now. He did manage to send the tesy shown to us in our hour event, so lets get our laugh on! with funds raised. I learn something new each birthday wishes. of need. Your expressions of I know “Miss Linder” and staff Anyone who wants to make year. No outside bubs unless prayers and love are greatly will! a donation for the silent auc- it’s tulips for next spring, and Birthdays appreciated.” A fundraiser for Whitmire’s tion can contact Trey’s par- those tulips are sticking up big hearted young trooper, ents Wendy or David Cranford Happy Birthday to Hollis 2-3 inches. Pansies are looking Trey Cranford, will be held Feb. on their Facebook pages and Johnson, Jimmy Brock, MeMe Upcoming 24, at 6:30 p.m. at The Scarlet Treys’ special page, “Trey’s good in planters. Dickert, Loretta Willard, Community Events Cord in The Bi-Lo Center in Story.” Other spring delights include Dwight Lane, Johnny Riffey, Whitmire Golf Association Laurens. Tickets are $20. The Well, Valentine’s Day down, March Madness for our basket- Cole “Superbad” Whitmire, special February prices still event will include food, a silent and Easter to go, it’s around ball fans and can we say Atlanta Clyde Tankersley, Alan going on. Those $5 green fees auction and music by “The the corner. Word to the wise, Braves baseball for Cassie? Yep, Thompson, Ronnie “Fearless are good until Feb. 29. Contact Change.” don’t get happy and plant days flew by into spring, course Fife” Felker. Special wishes or comment on the Whitmire Trey is the son of Wendy and your stuff now, the old freez- it felt like spring several days in to our former residents Judy Golf Association’s Facebook David Cranford. He receives ing weather never fails to bite December. Anyway, I digress as Wynn, Wayne Reed, Dwight page. Brain Balance therapy three our bulbs. Some Southern folks y’all know. Burrell, Bill Young, and Charles It’s time to pick up your days per week in Greenville. say “bubs” instead of bulbs. More news next week, mean- Vanlue. spaghetti dinner plate from the Trey loves playing on Whitmire Lets just say bubs for the sake while The Deadline Fairy is Duckett Street Church Of God Recreation sports teams, USC of this paragraph, it will take tapping my shoulder. So until Sympathy this Friday. Plates are $6.50, Gamecocks, and his family. you back to a favorite aunt or next week, send us your news On a sad note, we send our contact Maria McMurtury on Trey is a sweet, sensitive and grandma’s world. bits, photos, events to: news- Best Wishes and Sympathy to her Facebook for tickets asap . caring young man, who enjoys Start those caladiums bubs [email protected]
Tiffany Grady-Hudgins | Daily Times Coach Steve Taneyhill asks for a crowd reaction after donning a Tiffany Grady-Hudgins | Daily Times Yellow Jackets hat at Tuesday’s pep rally. Principal Floyd Lyles introduces new head football coach Steve Taneyhill to the UCHS student body at Tuesday’s pep rally. Football From page 1 from the previous meet- generates intense excite- Many remember selection committee), At some point, I want team’s offensive coordina- ing, the board went into ment!” Lyles said. “His Taneyhill from his time Union County Supervisor my program to be one of tor. an executive session dedication to the contin- as a quarterback for the Tommy Sinclair, Union those you see on the USA County Supervisor which lasted approxi- ued success of student USC Gamecocks. He Sheriff David Taylor, Today Super 25. That’s Tommy Sinclair intro - mately 40 minutes. athletes was impressive was named USA Today Union Mayor Harold the goal.” duced himself to Meanwhile, the hallway to me and to the selection Freshman All American, Thompson and Carlisle How does he plan to Taneyhill and said he outside the board room committee. He brings a 1992 AP Freshman All Mayor Mary Ferguson- elevate Union’s program applauded the school dis- in the Union County passion for football that I American, 1992 Sports Glenn were also present. to such a level? trict’s choice. Someone Career and Technology admire as a former player Illustrated Freshman Taneyhill said he will “It’s going to be fun, then said that statement Center was packed with and coach at Union.” of the Year, 1994 and start work in an official and I hope everybody’s meant more coming from members of the media as Lyles said he was also 1995 South Carolina ready,” Taneyhill said. capacity on March 1 but Sinclair, who is a well- well as football support- impressed by the way Gamecocks MVP and will be visible in the coun- “It’s going to be a differ- known Clemson fan. ers who wanted to hear Taneyhill wanted to keep 1995 Carquest Bowl ty before that date. He ent style. We’re going to the announcement first- the focus on the students MVP. He played in the said he met with UCHS play hard and we’re going “I’m a Gamecock, but hand. When the board rather than himself. Senior Bowl and Blue football players Tuesday to play fast and these it’s not about Carolina reconvened into open “His total focus is the Grey All Star Games, and morning, and a team trip young men are going to and Clemson now,” session, a decision was students and building he was a 1995 finalist for is planned for Saturday. be in the best shape of Taneyhill said. “My team made by way of a 7-2 the program, not to build the Jim O’Brien Award He also said he planned their lives. We’re going plays on Friday nights.” vote to offer the posi- himself,” Lyles said. “It’s and the Johnny Unitas to meet with a real estate to do those little things. Many Yellow Jacket tion to Taneyhill — a about the program and Award. agent Wednesday morn- We’re going to walk the football supporters came former USC Gamecocks the kids, not about him.” Between 1996-1998, ing in order to find a walk and talk the talk.” out to welcome Taneyhill, quarterback and current From 1998-2002, Taneyhill had profes- residence in Union. Taneyhill also said that including his former USC Chesterfield High School Taneyhill served as head sional playing time as he Taneyhill was asked although offense sells teammate — Union native Head Football Coach. football coach/assis- signed as a free agent with why he chose to pursue tickets to football games, Monty Means. Means “When we began our tant athletic director at the Jacksonville Jaguars, Union for the next stage defense wins state cham- said he looks for good search, I called districts Cambridge Academy in played for Frankfurt of his coaching career. pionships, and he briefly things from Taneyhill and and coaches all around Greenwood. In 2004, Galaxy in NFL Europe, “Coach Scott told me described his coaching remembered their time the state and asked who he was offensive coor- and played for New York a long time ago when style. playing together for USC. the best football coach dinator at West Ashley Cityhawks in Arena I got into high school “On offense we’re “He was a leader,” is,” said Superintendent High School. Since Football League. He coaching, ‘Don’t just going to be fast paced Means said. “They have Dr. Kristi Woodall. “The 2005, Taneyhill has been holds a bachelor’s degree go to anywhere; don’t — spreads and a lot of the talent, and even if name mentioned time the head coach for the from the University of just go to any school,’” shotguns,” he said. “I it takes a year or two, and time again was Steve Chesterfield High School South Carolina. Taneyhill said. “I’ve been believe in getting a lot of he’s going to open that Taneyhill. During the Golden Rams. At a basketball pep picky with what I’ve even guys the ball. You’re not interview process, we During his time as a rally held Tuesday, looked at, but the tradi- just relying on one guy. offense up.” were impressed with his head coach, Taneyhill’s Taneyhill introduced him- tion here is a big draw, On defense, we’re going Taneyhill said he first commitment to excel- teams had 120 wins self to the UCHS student the community support, to take chances and fly wants to get as many lence and the shared and 34 losses; seven body, asking students to all those little things that around.” UCHS students playing vision that we have for state championship attend basketball games make a program. Taneyhill said one of football as he can. Union County football. game appearances; and and show support for “I want to be the best,” his fellow coaches from “We’ve gotta find 22 In Union County we are five state champion- their team. Taneyhill he added. “I want my pro- Chesterfield — Ryan guys who want to leave it building champions in ships (2000 and 2001 said he planned to attend gram to be the — best Young — will also come on the line every night,” academics, athletics and at Cambridge Academy Tuesday’s game and he — football — program. on board in Union as the he said. fine arts. Adding Coach and 2007, 2008 and 2009 hoped to see a large num- Taneyhill to our family at Chesterfield High). ber of students showing moves us one step closer Before Taneyhill began school spirit there. to our goals.” coaching at Chesterfield “So they will know “We are impressed by High, the team was 1-19 what it will be like when his record and commit- for two years. we go to Spartanburg in ment to winning both on Since 2005, 15 of the fall and win Game 1,” Cremation and off the field,” added Taneyhill’s players have Taneyhill said. school board chair B.J. earned college schol- The pep rally was fol- No hidden fee, no society to join, no need to be a member! McMorris. “We look for- arships and five were lowed by a press confer- ward to the great days named Player of the Year. ence in Room 600 of the ahead for Union County Taneyhill was named Union County Career football!” Coach of the Year five and Technology Center. Principal Floyd Lyles times and Region Coach Besides members of the said he was impressed of the Year three times. press, those attending with the zeal and passion He was inducted into included school board Taneyhill showed while the University of South members and district interviewing for the posi- Carolina Hall of Fame employees. Local and tion. in 2006 and the Blair state officials such as $850 “Coach Taneyhill’s County Hall of Fame in Rep. Mike Anthony (who enthusiasm for the game Altoona, PA in 2010. served on the head coach +DYHDOHWWHUWRWKHHGLWRU" &DOOXVDW RUHPDLOXVDWFZDUQHU#KHDUWODQGSXEOLFDWLRQVFRP :HGQHVGD\)HEUXDU\8QLRQ6&{3DJHVIEWPOINT SHARE YOUR VIEWS: The Union Daily Times welcomes comments and opinions from its readers on any subject. Letters must be 300 words or fewer. Letters may be handwritten or typed but they must include the writerʼs name, address and telephone number for veri- fication. Letters may be edited for grammar, clarity and libel but will not be censored. 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Harvey Department of Cowpens on Exit 83, the exit is in “mediocre” condition. Over 3,000 made based on objective criteria Whitney Kennedy 19 Peeler Transportation such bad disrepair that you have bridges are in need of repair, rang- and rankings. We need to make Advertising sales SC Senate right now, where to drive through the parking lot of ing from being rated “substandard” upkeep and maintenance a prior- [email protected] Majority an unaccountable Mountain View Baptist Church to to “functionally obsolete.” All told, ity before we even start talking Nora Vanderford 10 Leader seven-member get back onto the Interstate. there’s a 20-year backlog of mainte- about new roads. It’s like the first Front Desk/Classified commission con- Just drive over the state line nance needs. I-73 didn’t even make thing you tell your kids when they [email protected] trols everything in either direction, and you can the cut for the list of the most criti- start asking for a new toy — not from traffic lights to curb cuts. And see a very different Interstate 85. cal statewide road projects that the until you learn to take care of what HOW TO CONTACT SHARE YOUR VIEWS: while the members of the DOT In Georgia and North Carolina, DOT commission itself prioritized. you’ve got! OFFICIALS:The Union Daily Times Commission swap favors and horse they’ve made I-85 a priority. Adding insult to injury, the deci- Most importantly, we need to welcomes comments and opinionsHereʼs howfrom to itscontact readers na- trade to get roads built in their They’ve recognized the vital role in sion to go forward with the I-73 make sure someone is in charge. on any subject. Letters musttional beand 300 state words elected or officials: neck of the woods, highways that economic development it plays for boondoggle tied up pretty much The buck has to stop somewhere fewer. Letters may be handwrittenPresident Barack or typed Obama but are in desperate need of attention the Charlotte and Atlanta regions. all of the state’s borrowing power when things go wrong at the DOT, they must include the writerTheʼ sWhite name, House address and — like I-85 right here in our area Meanwhile, our DOT treats I-85 to address these needs. It’d be a and what better place for it to telephone number for veri- fication.1600 Pennsylvania Ave. — continue to get neglected. like an afterthought. What is the like a farmer taking his life sav- stop than right at the top, the Letters may be edited for grammar,Washington, clarity D.C. and 20510 libel The DOT is broken, and needs DOT’s priority, instead? An inter- ings to buy a new Corvette when Governor’s Office. That’s not to say butPH: will (202) not be456-1414 censored. Letters may be mailed to: fixing. Here’s why: state that hasn’t even been built the wheels are falling off the trac- this governor or future governor’s The Editor, The Union DailyU.S. Sen.Times, Jim P.O. DeMint Drawer First of all, the DOT Commission yet, and may never wind up being tor. But that’s what happens when are always going to make the right 749, Union S.C., 29379, or faxed825 Hartto us Senate at 427-1237. Office Building has become a favor factory rather built. I-73, which is supposed to go “everyone is in charge.” decisions — any governor is going The Union Daily Times re- servesWashington, the right D.C. to 20510reject than a functioning board. There from Detroit to Myrtle Beach, will To make matters even worse to make good and bad decisions. anyPH: letter. (202) 224-6121 are seven members on the commis- cost our state more than $1 billion (yes, it gets worse), the DOT But the problem with DOT right THE UNION DAILY sion, which means four votes con- just to reach the North Carolina can’t even pay the bills that it now is that no one knows WHO TIMESU.S. Sen. STAFF: Lindsey Graham C-1 Russell Office BuildingExt. trol the spending. In other words, line. owes. They recently had to ask the is making the decisions, and that’s George Fain 12 InterimWashington, General D.C. Manager 20510 as long as those four scratch each Now I’m no expert, but the times Obama administration for emer- the first thing that needs to change. [email protected] CharlesPH: (202) L.Warner 224-5972 15 others’ backs and make sure their I’ve been to Myrtle Beach and gency funds because they didn’t We’ve got to restructure the Editor [email protected] pet projects get taken care, the looked around at the license plates, have enough cash flow to pay some agency so it’s accountable to the JoeCongressman Pettit Trey Gowdy25 Sports1237 EditorLongworth House Of- rest of the DOT Commissioners, it didn’t seem to me like folks from of the contractors already working people it serves, and it’s a fight I’ll [email protected] including ours, might as well not Michigan and Ohio are having across the state. continue to lead. Derikfice Building Vanderford 17 Staff Writer [email protected], D.C. 20515 JuliaPH: Garmon (202) 225-6030 18 Lifestyles [email protected]: (202) 226-1177 TiffanyGreenville Lancaster office: 104 11S. Circulation Manager [email protected] St., Suite 801, Greenville, SC Wind Energy Industry — The politicians may blow it CaseySC 29601. Boyea 16 Advertising sales [email protected] WhitneyGov. Nikki Kennedy R. Haley 19 Because of the convergence of idea. I’m talking right here, right to build a few windmills; the think that she would understand Advertising sales [email protected]. Box 1773 a number of factors — God, glob- now. potential is to become a new the math — put in one dollar, get NoraColumbia, Vanderford S.C. 29201 10 Front Desk/Classified al economics and good luck — Pop Quiz — Where is the global hub for the entire wind back nine more. [email protected]: (803) 734-2100 South Carolina is uniquely posi- largest manufacturer of wind- industry. Given the potential for She is always talking about HOWWEB SITE:TO CONTACT OFFICIALS: tioned to take advantage of the mill turbines in the US? Answer: easy exports through the Port what she is doing to create jobs, www.scgovernor.comHereʼs how to contact na- tional and state elected officials: emerging global Upstate South Carolina. of Charleston, the right testing but here she’s essentially kill- President Barack Obama Lt.The Gov. White Ken House Ard wind industry, The General Electric facilities facilities will attract other wind- ing jobs. The U.S. Department 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington,P.O. Box 142 D.C. 20510 Phil Noble unless our poli- there are among the best in the related companies and manufac- of Energy study predicted that PH:Columbia, (202) 456-1414 S.C., 29202 U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint Contributing ticians blow it. world, but we do not have a sin- tures from around the world to by 2030 the project would cre- 825PH: Hart (803) Senate 734-2080 Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Columnist And they may. gle windmill in the state — zero, come to the region. It is the same ate over 20,000 new jobs in our PH:WEB (202) SITE: 224-6121 www.ltgov.sc.gov Let’s start none, nada. concept that has worked so well state — and these are good, well- U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham StateC-1 Russell Sen. Harvey Office Building S. with God. The The good news is that this may with Clemson, BMW and the paying, high-tech jobs that can’t Washington, D.C. 20510 PeelerPH: (202) Jr. 224-5972 good Lord created a natural envi- be changing and the potential growth of the automotive indus- be shipped overseas. Congressman Trey Gowdy 1237213 Gressette Longworth Building House Of- ronment that makes our state is huge, unless the politicians try in the Upstate. So here we are again: another fice Building Washington,Columbia, S.C. D.C. 29202 20515 ideal for the development of the screw it up. In fact, the concept has already narrow-minded politician lets PH: (202) 225-6030 FAX:PH: (803) (202) 212-6430 226-1177 wind energy industry. Just off With a number of other pub- started working. Recently, the their knee jerk radical ideologi- Greenville office: 104 S. Main St., Suite 801, Greenville, our coast, up around our border lic and private sector partners, IMO Group, a Germany-based cal dislike for Washington endan- SCState 29601. Sen. Creighton Gov. Nikki R. Haley with North Carolina, the ocean Clemson University is building alternative energy company, ger the potential for a new and ColemanP.O. Box 1773 Columbia, S.C. 29201 winds blow at consistent speeds a mammoth facility at the old announced they would make important high-tech industry PH:P.O. (803) Box 142734-2100 WEBColumbia, SITE: S.C. 29202 that may be ideal for windmills Charleston Navy Base to test a $47 million investment in a that will create tens of thousands www.scgovernor.com Lt.PH: Gov. (803) Ken 212-6180 Ard that generate electricity. Plus, windmill drive trains. The drive Dorchester County plant that of jobs. P.O. Box 142 Columbia, S.C., 29202 the ocean is not very deep in train is the key component that will create 190 jobs. Politicians in South Carolina StatePH: (803) Sen. 734-2080 Shane Martin WEB SITE: www.ltgov.sc.gov this area, thus making it fairly takes the energy created by the Now here’s the problem we are famous for blowing a lot of StateP.O. Sen.Box 142 Harvey S. easy to build stable windmills in turning windmill blades and have with the politicians in all hot air that has no impact. For PeelerColumbia, Jr. S.C. 29202 213 Gressette Building relatively shallow water. increases the speed to generate this. In short, they just don’t get once we have the opportunity Columbia,— or — S.C. 29202 PH:501 (803)Gressette 212-6430 Building Second, anyone that can read electricity. It functions much like it. They don’t understand the to harness some wind that can State Sen. Creighton ColemanColumbia, S.C. 29202 a newspaper understands that the transmission in a car. potential and refuse to help. It make a difference. If the politi- P.O. Box 142 Columbia,PH: (803) 212-6100S.C. 29202 development of wind and other The new facility was put is bad enough that we don’t have cians wise up — they could help PH: (803) 212-6180 State Sen. Shane Martin alternative energy sources is vital together with about $100 mil- any significant political leader- propel our state to a world class StateP.O. BoxRep. 142 Mike Anthony Columbia,414-B Blatt S.C. Office 29202 Building to our countty’s long-term secu- lion in financing from the US ship pushing this idea, but they status. — or — 501P.O. Gressette Box 11867 Building rity, both economic and physical. Department of Energy and pri- are actually making things worse. Columbia, S.C. 29202 PH:Columbia, (803) 212-6100 S.C. 29211 Oil and terrorists are principal vate investors and when it is As a condition of the federal Phil Noble is a business- State Rep. Mike Anthony 414-BPH: (803) Blatt 734-3060 Office Building exports of the same region. finished, this testing facility will grant, the state had to come up man from Charleston and P.O. Box 11867 Columbia,Union address: S.C. 29211322 Mt. Ver- Third, in South Carolina today, be the most advanced facility of with $10 million as our part of serves as President of the SC PH: (803) 734-3060 nonUnion Road, address: Union, S.C.322 29379;Mt. Ver- we have the technology, know- its type in the world. the project. Not once but twice New Democrats, an indepen- nonPH: Road,(864) 427-3023.Union, S.C. 29379; how and manufacturing base to South Carolina as world class did Gov. Haley try and kill the dent reform group started by PH: (864) 427-3023. be a leader in the global wind in something — there’s an idea deal by refusing to support the former Gov. Richard Riley. Find us industry. This is not some pie- you don’t hear much these days. funding. 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Like using a paper coffee and wipe with a paper towel. and toast, without having to our guests in previously used to my “second shift,” filter to wash a glass top Works like a charm! — open multiple boxes looking for gift bags (from birthday par- which includes cooking, or mirror when I’m in a Lyle, email stuff. — Cindy, Ontario, Canada ties, etc). The bags add a bit of cleaning and picking pinch for paper towels. BREAKFAST RICE. SAFE LOCK SPRAY. So as charm and are much more tidy up after Or using a paper towel to Leftover cooked rice not to damage your locks for the and pleasant looking than a plas- this man, create a coffee filter when serves as a wonderful hot long term, use only a graphite tic grocery bag. — Maggie, Ohio who leaves I discover at the worst cereal. Steam the rice based spray to keep your locks Would you like to send a tip his dirty moment that we’re out of with a little bit of water, from sticking in all weather to Mary? You can email her at clothes, filters! You’re going to feel and then serve with milk, conditions. We use Lock Ease mary@everydaycheapskate. snack pack- like a genius, too, once chopped nuts and raisins brand, after finding that many com, or write to Everyday aging and you read today’s tips from Everyday or some other dried other brands can cause dam- Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2099, other things ingenious readers about Cheapskate fruit. My children love age and greater cost! — Cathy, Cypress, CA 90630. Include strewn ways that they save time Mary Hunt it and frequently ask for South Carolina your first and last name and about the and money every day. breakfast rice. — Gigi, VACUUM CORD SAVES state. Annie’s SHOUT IT OUT. Even California TIME. I save a lot of time Mailbox house. Meanwhile, after trying oven cleaner, stove “OPEN FIRST” BOX. As a vacuuming my large home since Mary Hunt is the founder of he runs off door cleaner and other products, military family, whenever the purchasing a 50 foot extension www.DebtProofLiving.com and to play golf. After dinner, we could not get rid of the crud movers arrived to move us to cord that I keep coiled up in an author of 20 books, including he falls asleep in front on the glass front of our wood the next assignment, I always attractive wicker basket. Now her January 2012 release “7 of the TV. He doesn’t stove. Finally, we found the solu- had one box I marked “Open I can vacuum almost the entire Money Rules for Life.” To find even mow the lawn or do tion! We place newspapers on First.” In it were bed sheets, house without retracing steps out more about Mary and read routine household main- the floor under the open doors towels, soap, coffee maker and or taking time to unplug and her past columns, please visit tenance. He hires out for and spray full-strength Shout toaster. No matter how late we replug my vacuum cleaner. — the Creators Syndicate Web page those things. Triple Action stain remover on arrived at our new home, we Linda, Michigan at www.creators.com. Anything he’s asked to do, he deflects by say- ing “I pay.” To an extent, this is true. He pays the majority of household bills. But I pay for most of the food and all of the household products (bath- room tissue, toothpaste, shampoo) that we both use. I even keep a garden to help pad our gro- cery bill in the summer months. I’ve told him I feel like his servant. I don’t earn enough to hire a house- keeper. And don’t tell me Charles Warner|Daily Times to go on strike. I’ve tried it, and he is perfectly Good question content to live in a pigsty. The sign in front of the Church of Christ-Union asks an important He says I’m a clean freak. Photo courtesy of Union County Carnegie Library question that we should all be asking ourselves and seeking the I am not. I simply cannot answer to in the only place the answer can be found, in the ever- live in such clutter and The day before the Super Bowl lasting life and message of the one who first inspired, continues Union County Carnegie Library Director Ben Loftis, left, assists library patron Vidal Jones, right, filth. to inspire and will continue to inspire, now and forever, the with the Madden X Box Game at the library the Saturday before the Super Bowl. The Madden X Box Other than this, he’s churches that proclaim the good news in His name. The Church Game was a promotional event for adults that was funded with a grant the library received from of Christ-Union is located at 704 N. Duncan Bypass. a good man, intelligent, the Union Rotary Club. The game takes its name from former NFL coach and sports commentator fun, and he makes me John Madden. laugh. I’m not ready to throw us away for this CHURCH EVENTS problem. But I admit there are days when the The Church Calendar UNITED METHODIST idea of living alone is LIBRARY NOTES is printed each CHURCH will host very appealing. He reads WEDNESDAY and The Kingsmen Trio in you faithfully and respects SATURDAY with a sub- concert at 7 p.m. Shon mission DEADLINE of Morris will also be sing- your opinion. Please help. Library Hours Also, coming in April, historical researcher, — Lake-Effect Wife Monday-Friday — 9 a.m.-6 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and ing. A love offering will the Friends of the blogger, Talk Radio Host Thursday. Prices are be taken. Dear Wife: Marriage is p.m. Library Annual Book for Over Troubled Water. a partnership. Married Saturday — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. not printed in the cal- www.unionlibrary.org Sale — Dates and times Preschool — Ages couples who have dispa- endar. Submitted pho- BETHEL UNITED to be determined. Birth-5 tos must be picked up M E T H O D I S T rate incomes and insist The library will be It is membership Winter/Spring 2012 on splitting the bills often within 30 days. Send CHURCH will have vol- closed for President’s renewal time — During Tuesday Mornings your events to jgarmon@ leyball for anyone. Boys run into these problems. Day, Feb. 20 2012, Friends of the Time: 10 a.m. Since you work the same heartlandpublications. or girls under 13 from The UCCL Board Library members will Call Ms. Cindy: 427- com, bring to the Union 1-4; women and men 13 hours, you should both of Trustees will hold receive a 50 percent dis- 7140, ext. 302 for addi- do equal amounts of Daily Times office, or and up from 4-6 p.m. We their February meeting count during all book tional information SPEAKING SLOWLY will also have crafts for housework and share on Feb. 21. The meet- sale events! Feb. 21 — Sleeping laundry and cooking AND CLEARLY, leave the kids after volleyball. ing will be at 5 p.m. at Bears message at 427-1234, If you need to be picked duties. Since he doesn’t the PERC building on UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 28 — Building do these things, however, ext. 30, or post for free up or for information Lakeside Drive behind Celebrate Black and Construction at www.heartlandpubli- contact Pamela Kelley at and you are picking up the YMCA. The meeting History Month at the March 6 — Blow Wind his used food containers cations.com 429-6066 no later than is open to the public. Library: March 13 — St. Friday at 6 p.m. and dirty clothes, cooking Friends of the Library: Feb. 16 from 5-6 p.m. Patrick’s Day the meals and doing his Location: 112 E. Main What’s All that Jazz March 20 — Spring TODAY laundry, he should pay for WYATT’S CHAPEL St. About? with Daniel March 27 — Chinese M O N - A E T N A ushers will sponsor a cleaning help. And no, Mini-book sale and Zongrone April 3 — Easter BAPTIST CHURCH this does not mean you benefit sale at 7:30 at book donation times: African American April 10 — April will host a Valentine Housing Authority on are a clean freak. It means Date and Time Specials Family History Showers Banquet at 6 p.m. in the you are avoiding a visit Porter Street. Hot dogs of the Month Genealogy: To Register April 17 — Butterflies CFC Building. Call the and fish will be available. by the board of health. Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-noon call 864-427-7140, ext. April 24 — Fancy church office at 427-8621 Dear Annie: A couple For information contact — Romance and History 303 Nancy for tickets. Peggy at 441-3376 of my friends are recover- March 1, 2-5 p.m. — Saturday, March 10 After School Events ing from illness and acci- Gardening and Religious from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for grades 1-5 dents, and their family March 17, 10 a.m.- Classes for beginners Time: 4-5 p.m. FEBRUARY 18 L O C K H A R T See CHURCH | 9 members keep us updated noon — Gardening and — How to begin, library Ms. Cindy, 864-427- through CaringBridge. Religious resources, secrets found 7140, ext. 302 org, a wonderful website. April 2 2-5 p.m. — in cemeteries. Crafts, games, and fun I just don’t understand Travel and Children’s Special Guest: Robin why some authors know Books Foster, genealogy and See LIBRARY | 8 no boundaries. !"#$%&'%()%*+, I recently read an update saying, “Johnny is )--%.)&/%0$1(%2$"(304%5366 now having a good solid %O stool every day.” Really? "789:;<7%'=>?9@A<%3:B>9><7%C2<9?<> Did Johnny want that Relay For Life events !98
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FEBRUARY 16 the group in an informal THE GOOD workshop. Artists work- NEIGHBORS GARDEN Nurse welcomed ing in all mediums are CLUB will meet at Andy’s welcome. Call 429-2817 at 2 p.m. for information. JAM WITH LUNCH FEBRUARY 18 continues Thursdays 11 10TH ANNUAL WILD a.m.-1 p.m. at the Union GAME SUPPER will Arts Council,116 E. be held at Mt.Lebanon Main Street. Musicians Baptist Church at 6:30 are invited to drop by p.m. For tickets email and play a few tunes with mtlebanonbc@gmail. other musicians. This com; call 427-2964; 427- event is also open to any- 4419;585-5370;; 427- one who would like to sit 9974; 582-7164 or 576- and listen. Any instru- 0368. ment, any type of music welcome. Call 429-2817 THE UNION LIONS or email ucac@bellouth. CLUB will sell mops net for information. and brooms at Food Lion and Jimmy’s Fresh Air THE UNION COUNTY Galaxy 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RECREATION Rescheduled because of DEPARTMENT is now rain. accepting more students for our Yearly Tumbling/ THE UNION COUNTY Gymnastics Program ARTS COUNCIL will be Photo courtesy of Monarch Elementary School. which is held every open noon until 4 p.m. Monarch Elementary School faculty, staff, and students welcome Mrs. Jennifer Smith Watters as their new school nurse. Mrs. Friday afternoon at the The “4 photographers” Watters is a graduate of Lander University and Union High School. She is the wife of Jason Watters and the daughter of Ricky and recreation department. exhibit featuring the pho- Wendy Smith. Mrs. Watters is an active member of Philippi Baptist Church and enjoys working in her yard, traveling, photography, We are offering Pre- tographs of John Byrum, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Watters will be a wonderful addition to the Monarch Elementary School family. School Classes, Level Lisbeth Harvey Kelly, 1 & Level 2 Classes … Billy Liner and Harold sale. Visitors are always Church Fellowship Hall through Saturday, 10 Jonesville. Hours of oper- Cheerleaders are wel- Senn is currently being welcome and members for a covered dish sup- a.m.-5 p.m. For more ation will be Tuesday and come. Spots are available shown. For more informa- are expected. The back per. Dues will be col- information, please call Friday 9:30 a.m.-noon. on a first come first serve tion about this and other entrance will be open. lected for 2012. Wayne 864-596-3501. basis. The instructor is programs offered by For information call 429- Willard will provide the UNION COUNTY ARTS Amy Ledford from Star UCAC, call 864-429-2817 5081. entertainment.If you are THE NEW EMANUEL COUNCIL sponsors Makers Dance Company or email us at ucac@bell- interested in becoming a BAPTIST CHURCH has “Painting with Coffee” from Inman, SC. For south.net. member, please join us opened a free clothes Tuesday mornings form more information please FEBRUARY 20 for a few hours of good MARTHA CHAPTER closet in the back of the 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Local call Heather Randall at CARLISLE food and lots of fun. Municipal Building in artist Betsy Skipper leads 429-1670. COMMUNITY SENIOR #79, O.E.S. will have it’s CITIZENS will host regular scheduled meet- Bingo at Carlisle Town ing at 7:30. MARCH 9 Hall 3:30-7 p.m. for those BUS TRIP TO John got in the game 55 and older. Bring a cov- BONHAM FCL will meet WASHINGTON, DC to with a wide range of ered dish. at Clemson Building at see Trevor Booker and 11. the Washington Wizards, sports, movies and March 9-11. Tour the more & saved up FEBRUARY 19 nation’s capitol and a to $750! Packages start at just SIMS HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 21 visit to the Martin Luther UNION COUNTY CLASS of 1968 will have King National Memorial. COMMISSION ON its quarterly meeting For information call 803- ALCOHOL AND DRUG at 5 p.m. at the Union 940-2506. Municipal Building. ABUSE BOARD will FOR 12 MONTHS meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Business of importance. Everyday Price $24.99/mo agency. Meeting is open ONGOING UNION COUNTY to the public. A VETERANS Nicole went back HISTORICAL ADVOCATE will be in to basics and SOCIETY will meet Union every third Friday FEBRUARY 26 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the saved $312! at 3 p.m. in the meet- SHOW-N-SHINE One Stop, 440 Duncan ing room of the Union CRUISER CAR CLUB Hwy., to discuss eligibil- County Museum. Dr. will meet at 3 p.m. in John Griffin, college pro- the meeting room at the ity for healthcare, pen- fessor and author, will be Union County Museum. sion, disability and more. Join Nicole and John and start saving today! guest speaker. Dr. Griffin This will begin chapter formerly taught at USC- 2 for the club. All car THE SPARTANBURG Lancaster and will be enthusiasts are welcome. REGIONAL HISTORY speaking about his most For information call 427- MUSEUM at the recent book, “The War for 9656. Chapman Cultural Center Southern Independence.” is pleased to announce PACKAGES This is his 18th book free admission for the $ on the war. The newest FEBRUARY 28 first weekend (Thursday, work is a large book, 340 THE UNION COUNTY Friday, and Saturday) of UNDER 50 pages long and contains SENIOR CITIZENS each month. The museum Prices valid for 12 months. Requires 24-Month agreement almost 500 photographs. CLUB will meet at 6 p.m. features local history and He will have a supply for at Mon-Aetna Baptist is normally open Tuesday
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Tiffany Grady-Hudgins | Daily Times Top, Whitney Shetley drives around traffic. Left, Bella Spencer puts up a short jumper. Right, Kensley Hill reaches for a rebound. Eagles fall in second round Tiffany Grady-Hudgins to a shaky start against the Mustangs hitting a couple of baskets to open the 17-10. Sports Editor and never recovered. “My biggest fear second frame for a 15-6 lead warrant- The Lady Eagles fell behind by 13 was coming out rusty tonight, and ing an Eagles timeout. Spencer drove points before a third quarter run cut the The Union Christian Day School that’s exactly what we did,” said coach the lane for a lay-up immediately out of lead to 23-17. Lady Eagles fell to Mountain View in Tommy Mann. “Our final three regular the timeout but the Mustangs answered “We had trouble getting shots to fall the second round of playoffs, 34-24. season games were cancelled so we with two points of their own to main- in the first half, so we focused on driv- Bella Spencer scored nine points haven’t played in a while. We had some tain a nine-point deficit. Shetley hit a ing the ball in the second half,” said before fouling out and Whitney Shetley good practices, but there is no substi- jumper from the wing to cut the lead Mann. “We drove the ball and drew a had a season-low eight points. Tristen tute for game experience.” to seven points and a Mountain View lot of fouls but we ultimately lost the Cudd chipped in four points for the The Lady Eagles trailed 7-4 in the turnover put the ball back in the Eagles’ game on the free throw line.” Lady Eagles. first quarter when Whitney Shetley hands with .7 left on the clock. As time The girls were just 4-21 from the After being sidelined for a couple of knocked down a baseline jumper to cut expired, Spencer tossed up a halfcourt line on the night and the Mustangs weeks due to game cancellations and the lead to one. That was as close as the prayer that was off the mark and the capitalized, knocking the Eagles out a first round bye, the Eagles got off Eagles would come with Mountain View Eagles trailed by seven at intermission, of championship contention. Church From page 5 FEBRUARY 19 will have a clothes giveaway in the Christian MONTGOMERY CHAPEL WOMEN, Life Center 9-11:30 a.m. Clothing for all Pacolet, will have a 7-UP program at 3 ages. For information call 674-5367. Presidents p.m. Speakers will be: Lady Rector, Piney Grove; Lady Mason, New Emauel; Lady MCBETH BAPTIST CHURCH will Pressley, Cedar Grove; Lady Gentry, Body have a free VBS 2012 Workshop 10 a.m.-2 Builders Ministries; Lady Schell, St. Luke; p.m. — Theme: “Fishin on a Mission with Lady Johnson, Maple Ridge, and Lady Jesus.” Minimum of 50 people is required Day Sale Wicker, Mcbeth. RSVP to [email protected] or call 427- 4223; refreshments will be provided. PADGETT’S CREEK BAPTIST @ Unclaimed Furniture CHURCH will have a special presentation FEBRUARY 26 to Sheriff Chuck Wright and Sheriff David NEW EMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH ,""*(" *1)"'&0",23(. ("- -% Taylor in the morning worship service. will have one of the “Friendship Nine” deliver the morning Worship Service at ST. PAUL ADULT CHOIR will cel- 10; Dr. William Dub Massey…Dr. James L. ebrate their 37th anniversary at 3 p.m. Dr. Mason, Pastor. A.L. Brackett, pastor JAMES CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH, SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH Pauline/ 527 Pinckney St., Carlisle, will celebrate Glenn Springs will present a 100 Women their sixth pastoral appreciation at 2:30 in Red program at 2:30 p.m. Elder Randi p.m.Rev. Cliff Dye, Purity Baptist Church, Howard, New Birth Church, Spartanburg, Blair, will be speaker. T. A. Moore, pastor. $ + " .&*) '$ will be guest speaker; music by One + " .&*) ' 649 739 Purpose of Spartanburg. Rev. James W. OUTREACH DELIVERANCE Smith, pastor CENTER, 4317 King-Kennedy Street, Carlisle, will celebrate Black History with Your MITCHELL CHAPEL CHRISTIAN Joe Woods Jr., a native of Union, gradu- %*& " CHURCH will present Bro. Brock Eison’s ate of Union High School and Clemson initial sermon at 3 p.m. Pastors Tony and University as guest speaker at 5 p.m. Eddie LaQuita Griffin Mcconnell, pastor. FEBRUARY 21 FEBRUARY 27 $ BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST JAMES CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH, + '&0&)$,**(".*# *0"-" . 699 CHURCH will have an all you can eat pan- 527 Pinckney St., Carlisle, will have their cake supper 5:30-8 p.m. first spring/fall revival services at 7 p.m., Feb. 27-29. Bishop Joseph Stringfellow, FEBRUARY 25 Emanuel Church, Chester, will be guest THE PACOLET RIVER BAPTIST speaker. T. A. Moore, pastor. ASSOCIATION will host the Christian Leaders Training Institute at 10:30 am MARCH 4 at the Pacolet River Baptist Association BETHEL UNITED METHODIST Center, Lovers Lane Road. All pastors, CHURCH will have a Relay for Life meal at noon. Menu will be fried chicken, steak " '&)",- $ $ $ ministers, deacons,church leaders are invit- $ )!/+ ed. Rev. Malachi Rodgers, Moderator. and gravy, rice and gravy, creamed pota- Starting . 649 toes and gravy, green beans or butter peas, Double &)$'" Gun JONESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH macaroni pie, slaw, rolls, dessert and tea. /,&* /,&* &)".- Eat in or take out. Call 427-1047. Annie From page 5 is sometimes a casualty. — Not-So-Nosy mitted diseases are with you for the rest Nellie of your life. Our society may take casual Dear Nellie: Thank you for pointing out affairs with a grain of salt, but we should that not all details need to be disclosed to be reminded now and then that affairs can + &)&)$**( + "!,**(,*/+ /"")"!,"--",&,,*,%"-. everyone, a concept many people no longer kill you. — Another Side in California $ $ grasp. And thank you, too, for giving us Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy ,*/+ 789 &$%.-. )! the opportunity to once again mention Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edi- CaringBridge.org. tors of the Ann Landers column. Please ALL SALES PRICES APPLY TO ORDERS ONLY Dear Annie: “S.P.” said she no longer email your questions to anniesmailbox@ trusts her husband of many years. Yes, it’s comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, possible he will someday stop his philan- c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, dering. But she should also consider what Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out any philanderer could bring home to a more about Annie’s Mailbox and read spouse: STDs. features by other Creators Syndicate writ- A lot of things can be forgiven (and ers and cartoonists, visit the Creators medically treated), but some sexually trans- Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. The Union Daily Times If it’s local sports, it’s in. Call Tiffany at 427-1234 ext. 25 or e-mail [email protected] Wednesday,SPORTS February 15, 2012, Union, S.C. — Page 10
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Lady Jackets topple Fort Mill in first round Tiffany Grady-Hudgins on Thursday. The Lady another stellar per- of foul trouble and on “Every game is are excited to be head- Sports Editor Generals are 24-1 over- formance from Giles the court is also critical another chance for us ing into another round all, 10-0 in region play. at guard. Hardy and for Union County to be to prove ourselves,” and look forward to the The Lady Yellow The Jackets will need Moorman staying out successful in the paint. said Washington. “We challenge.” Jackets dominated in their first game of post- season, earning a 58-38 win over Fort Mill on the road. Kristen Giles had an impressive night for Union County with 26 points including three three-pointers. The Jackets trailed early in the first quarter before Giles and team- mates McKale Hardy PHONE SALE and Andrea Eison got going and took the lead Samsung Character™ midway through the *plan required Samsung Repp™ frame, never trailing *plan required again throughout the contest. By the end of two quarters the Lady Jackets had opened up a 35-21 lead. Union County hit the boards hard in the sec- ond half, kicking off the third frame with a LG Exchange™ rebound and put back *plan required courtesy of Hardy. Giles followed up with a steal for a fast break lay-up and the Jackets quickly enjoyed a 19-point lead. The girls didn’t let up in the final frame, with Coach Yoneko Washington rotating players in and out with positive results. Giles’ final points came in the form of a lay-up with seconds on the clock for a 20-point Union County win. “We just thank God for the victory,” said Washington. “It’s all because of Him. We are going to keep working $ hard and represent as great best we can. We got low things going at the price end of the first quarter and picked it up in the /mo add 2GB data for $30/mo second.” Washington Talk & Text 45 added that her bench Try thethe was key in the win. SM “I’ve got to applaud the Switch & Save Hundreds. Really, it’s that simple. bench. They brought alltelbestvalue.comllt lb t l the defense like I asked them to. It was defi- nitely a team effort tonight.” Hardy ended the Special Deal! night with 13 points. Andrea Eison turned LG Saber™ NO CONTRACT in seven points and $ 99 Shaulda Stevens added 29 • No Credit Check five. CeCe Moorman • No Deposit chipped in three while Mari Eison and Diamond Lee each con- tributed two. For store locations, visit alltelwireless.com/storelocator or call 1-800-alltel-1 *ALL OFFERS & USAGE ARE SUBJECT TO ALLTEL TERMS & CONDITIONS; SEE STORE OR ALLTELWIRELESS.COM. Data plans required for smartphones. Taxes & government charges apply. Alltel may charge monthly connectivity, regulatory, ad- The Lady Jackets ministrative & 911 surcharges up to $2.19 & federal & state Universal Service Fund fees (all may vary by customer usage). These additional fees may not be taxes or government-required charges & are subject to change. See your Alltel customer service representative & your monthly bill. $25 non-refundable activation fee & possible $200 early termination fee apply per line. Restrictions apply to prepaid and business customers. Comparative Verizon data sourced 02/08/2012. No rebates: will travel to Wade Phones offered in $1.00 No Rebate sale require a qualifying 2-year plan. Alltel reserves the right to substitute phones. Also: Offers available for a limited time while supplies last and may be subject to credit approval. Screen images are simulated. Hampton for the sec- All product & service marks referenced belong to their respective owners. Android is a trademark of Google Inc., use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. ©2012 Allied Wireless Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. ond round of playoffs 100554