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www.newberryobserver.com MARCH 25, 2009 Newberry, S.C. Bi-Lo files bankruptcy, keeps stores open

Cindy Pitts stores. Bi-Lo intends to use the lutions with all of its con- without interruption. emphasize that meeting Staff Writer Monday, Bi-Lo court-supervised process to stituencies” and to exit A letter to Bi-Lo cus- your needs remains our announced it filed a volun- address an upcoming debt bankruptcy as quickly as tomers’ reads, “Let me first highest priority.” Bi-Lo has filed for bank- tary petition for relief under maturity. The chain grocery possible. assure you, we expect it to “On an operational level, ruptcy, but the company Chapter 11 of the United store expects to reach All stores and operations be ‘business as usual’ at doesn’t plan to close any States Bankruptcy Courts. ”mutually acceptable reso- are expected to continue your Bi-Lo. We want to See BI-LO, page 3 Pound of pot puts pair in poky

Cindy Pitts Staff Writer

A traffic stop Monday led New- berry police to seize more than a pound of marijuana and arrest two people. Newberry Police Officer Reeder Mark Suchenski The was patrolling dd just before mid- night Monday when he noticed a vehicle on Roslyn OO Drive missing a dd taillight and fail- ing to signal — Staff photos by Leslie Moses Williams when turning. AT ODDS— Above: Roommates played by Newberry College actors Jane Ellis, right, Suchenski stopped the car and and Jessica Takach are in a pepper-spray standoff. Couple Below: The tight-knit cast poses in character. See POT, page 3 comes to the local stage 1 SECTION, 18 PAGES Leslie Moses InsideInside Staff Writer LIFESTYLES 5 Florence Unger has had it with Olive Madison. CLASSIFIEDS 17 With trigger finger on the pepper spray pump, OPINION 4 Florence aims for her roommate on the other side of SPORTS 16 the couch. CALENDAR 13 It has come to this. She can take it no more. EDUCATION 10 Neat-freak obsessive Florence is at odds with her sarcastic and sloppy roommate Olive in Newberry College’s “The Odd Couple” production showing Deaths tomorrow through Saturday at the Opera House. Details, pg. 3 Age-old potato chips, empty soda cans, and mag- Valerie Denise Eleazer, azines strewn all over the coffee table don’t meet Newberry Lula B. Ruff, Florence’s very exacting standards in this comedy Newberry of opposites. W.E. Turner Jr., The women are a study of dysfunction and a Newberry roommate pairing gone wrong. The Big Picture But onstage, the duo’s polar characteristics are Details online formulaic for box office magic. Check out the Associated Famed playwright Neil Simon wrote “The Odd Press video feed at Couple” in 1965, and turned out a golden relation- www.NewberryObserver.com ship model that has lasted nearly 50 years. for the latest in national and international news like this The original Odd Couple script expanded from morning’s headline: Broadway, to the big screen, to a television series. ‘Raw video: 3 rescued from Then, Simon wrote an adapted female Odd Couple sinking boat’ version in 1985, in which the women meet around a ©2009 The Newberry Observer Trivial Pursuit game, as opposed to a poker table. THE CAST “This is the women’s version amplified,” says Director K. Douglas Cook of the college production. And where the men’s version had droll, the Jane Ellis ...... Florence Unger women’s “is the spicier version,” he says. Jessica Takach ...... Olive Madison The college’s last theater production was “Wait Jonathan Breaux ...... Manolo Costazuela Until Dark,” a “horrifically scary” program, says Cook. Frank Smith ...... Jesus Costazuela It was time for something lighter. So Cook Brittney Pittman ...... Sylvie requested from Theater Department Chair Patrick Kayla Iorga ...... Mickey Gagliano to perform Simon’s Odd Couple comedy. “It really reverses all the roles,” says Cook. “It Addie Hopkins ...... Vera shows a different side of women.” Kristen Riley ...... Renee Unlike the female cast of the popular play Steel Magnolias, these women aren’t—“dainty,” he says, searching for the correct term. “It’s women (being “This is fun. No one dies,” Cook says, “It’s the straw that broke the camel’s women) when men aren’t around.” laughing. “They come close...” back,” says Takach. “I’ve snapped.” The show proves a predominantly female cast To Jessica Takach, who plays Olive, the Though audience members won’t neces- doesn’t have to rely on tragedy to tell a tale. best part of the show is a chase scene, fol- sarily get a lesson out of the play, they’ll At the show’s core is the magic that sparks when lowing a hard and final blow from Flo- See ODD, page 3 polar opposite personalities collide. rence.

CONTACT US: Phone 276-0625 • Fax 276-1517 • www.newberryobserver.com PAGE 2 Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – THE NEWBERRY OBSERVER Next year’s school schedule approved

Leslie Moses districts who put early Staff Writer release days into their calendar and found it successful. The board unanimously The district also sent out approved the 2009-2010 surveys to parents and over- school year calendar Mon- all, the majority of families day night. The year-long supported whatever option schedule includes three most helped teachers, early release days that were Downs says. one point of concern for the At Monday’s board meet- district. ing, five school principals On early release days, stu- gave their opinion on early dents are dismissed at 1 p.m. release days. Whitmire Com- Some parents didn’t like munity School Principal shortened days because of Joey Haney, Mid-Carolina their need to then find Middle School Principal Sponsored by: babysitters for their chil- Deedee Westwood, Newber- dren, said Cynthia Downs, ry Middle School Principal TEACHER AT HEART If you would like superintendent for instruc- Katrina Singletary, Mid-Car- to help support tion. olina High School Principal — Bob “I think board members Lynn Cary and Newberry Shea helps this feature, have heard concern from High School Principal Barry Dorothy please contact parents,“ said Downs. But, Rosenberg each said they Driggers. either Brandi “teachers and principals value the early release day Shea was Riddle or Mike really appreciate the time to planning time. nominated Dominick, 276- come together.“ You can see the approved by the Newberry 0625. To nomi- Otherwise, teachers are schedule online under the nate someone, “exhausted“ after school “News & Information” County time when they have to stay heading on the district Web Literacy call, stop by for additional hours, she site. Council 1716 Main St., or said. Visit http://www.new- director for e-mail us at The district studied other berry.k12.sc.us/ Hats Off. news@newberry- — Staff photo observer.com GUILTY PLEAS by Leslie Moses

Just before announcing his months probation and to Bob Shea: retirement, Circuit Court pay $140 in restitution. Judge Kenneth Goode Clark also pleaded guilty presided over court in New- to first offense criminal Logistics engineer, berry County. domestic violence and was Last week in general ses- sentenced to 18 days in jail. sions court, Goode handed • Cedric Dorian Clark, 28, retiree, literacy down the following sen- of 15 McBry Road, Newber- tences: ry, pleaded guilty to posses- • Sarah Hope Shiflet, 20, sion with intent to distribute volunteer of 590 Philips St., Apartment cocaine and was sentenced K, Clinton, pleaded guilty to to 10 years in prison; sus- Bob Shea of Chapin volunteers four days a week, two counts of robbery and pended to four years proba- teaching everything from math, taxes and reading at was sentenced to three years tion, to get his GED, to the Newberry County Literacy Council. in prison; suspended to 10 undergo substance abuse “I’ll teach anything,” Shea says. months in prison, four years counseling and to have a 10 But he’s hesitant to give an interview in honor of his probation and restitution of p.m. curfew. work. $1,626. Shiflet aided another • Robert Lee Sanders, 21, Instead, Shea explains why Literacy Council Direc- in robbing two individuals. of 2130 McCravy St., New- tor, Barbara Chapman—who nominated Shea— • Jeffery Calhoun Hunter, berry, pleaded guilty to should be honored. 24, of 2003 Evans Circle, assault and battery of a high But Shea can’t hide. Newberry, pleaded guilty to and aggravated nature and “He’s a wonderful teacher,” says Dorothy Driggers, assault while resisting arrest was sentenced to three years Shea’s student. and was sentenced to five in prison; suspended to 18 “Mr. Shea is dependable and he loves what he years; suspended to three months probation, to under- does,” says Chapman. “He’s committed.” years probation. go battery treatment and to So this week, we give a “hats off” to former Boeing • Christopher Wheeler, 53, have no contact with the vic- logistics engineer and current Literacy Council volun- of 38 Brown Chapel Lane, tim. teer, Bob Shea. Newberry, pleaded guilty to • Carl Reeder, 58, of 617 distribution of crack cocaine. Bush River Road, Newberry, Q: What is your goal in volunteering? • Raymond Smith Jr., 53, pleaded guilty to shoplifting of 950 Fair St., Apartment A- from a Lil’ Cricket and was A: “God’s been very good to me,” says Shea. 2, Newberry, pleaded guilty sentenced to five months in “He’s given me an awful lot and I want to be able to to simple assault and battery prison. share with people who aren’t as lucky. And that’s the and was sentenced to three • Jermaine Alvent Nelson, truth.” days in jail and to have no 29, of 838 Gray St., Newber- contact with the victim. ry, pleaded guilty to mali- • Anthony Sanders, 47, of cious injury to property and Q: Why volunteer at the Literacy Council? 274 John Waldrop Road, was sentenced to three years Newberry, pleaded guilty to in prison; suspended to two A: Shea spent many receiving stolen goods and years probation with credit years doing many was sentenced to one day in for 56 days in jail and to pay things. “But to tell you jail. $1,500 in restitution. the truth,” he says, “I’ve • Calvin Murray Dewalt • Todd William Smith, 40, always want to be a Sr., 46, of 716 Wise St., New- no address available, teacher.” berry, pleaded guilty to pleased guilty to first offense property offense crimes criminal domestic violence third or subsequent and was and was sentenced to 30 Q: What is one of sentenced to 90 days in jail. days in jail with credit for the most satisfying • Sharon Saville Pace, 42, time served of 30 days. Same Face New Place of 1198 Libby Arail Circle, • Joellen Sexton Hamm, parts of this volunteer Chapin, pleaded guilty to 48, of 4487 Hopewell Church work? third degree burglary and Road, Joanna, pleaded guilty was sentenced to five years to forgery and was sen- A: “Seeing her in prison; suspended to five tenced to three years in read,” Shea says of Conrad C. Lau O.D. - Optometrist years probation and to pay prison; suspended to two Driggers. restitution of $2,550. years probation and to pay Evon Y. Eichelberger - Licensed Optician/Co-Manager Driggers is learning • David Lynn Argoe, 3236 $500 in restitution. new words and hopes to Christin Cannon - Optician/Co-Manager Counts Sausage Road, Pros- be able to read and pass with crew previously located at perity, pleaded guilty to vio- NOTE: Sheriff Lee Foster her driving test. Wal-Mart Vision Center lating the solid waste policy said no one was assigned to “It’s just so exciting,” management act in March monitor the 10 p.m. curfews Now convenietly located at Shea says. 2006 and was sentenced to a but he guesses the duties 2024 Bear Village Ct., Newberry, SC • 803-321-0715 fine of $200. will fall to his office. He • Michael Steven Clark, added this was another Q: Is there any reg- For Appointments call 803-321-0715 or 803-405-9305 39, of 22067 Highway 76, unfunded mandate. Newberry, pleaded guilty to General sessions court ular hobby you enjoy? four counts of forgery and was in session less than A: “Spending time was sentenced to three years three days last week due to Ronnie’s Restaurant in prison; suspended to 18 Goode being ill. with my dogs. She’s got some too,” Shea says Hickory Smoked Specials pointing to Driggers. What’s the Shea walks his York- FROM THE GRILL shire Terrier and Lhasa FridayH i&c Saturdaykory Smoked Specials BIG BLUE BUTTON Apso four times a day. 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM “They never ask for all about? anything. They’re just so $6.95 You never know WHO you will good.” Hickory Smoked see when you click our Pork Rib Platter Click BIG BLUE BUTTON! Q: Is there any You might see your children or HERE 1/2 Slab of ribs served with choice of two side items grandchildren’s ball games, belief or motto or to See & Buy local events, photos from our advice you follow? Photos front page or school page... $7.95 you might even see A: “I don’t think of YOURSELF! Hickory Smoked The best part is....you can purchase things that way,” he BBQ Rib Platter says. “Life just kind of these photos in SO many different forms! happens.” 1/2 Slab of Ribs with a choice of two side items You can get prints, t-shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads - the options are ENDLESS! —compiled by Leslie Ũ Moses, staff writer 2067 Wilson Rd., Newberry, SC 29108 Here’s the secret everyone’s talking about 803.276.3016 www.NewberryObserver.com THE NEWBERRY OBSERVER – Wednesday, March 25, 2009 PAGE 3 County Council sets up committees OBITUARIES VALERIE DENISE ELEAZER many years and was also a to delve into specifics NEWBERRY — Funeral former member of the Smil- services and burial for Ms. ing Swingers Square Dance Club. He was a member of Cindy Pitts tion be circulated and all adjoining 76 at Candy Kitchen Road from single Valerie Denise Eleazer, 40, of First Baptist Church and the Staff Writer landowners sign an easement. family residential to general commer- 626 Monroe, Newberry, will Adelphian and Fellowship Through roads must be 50 feet wide cial. be conducted at 2 p.m. Sat- Sunday School class. County Council has changed its and cul-de-sacs must be 40 feet wide. • First reading was giving to transfer urday, March 28, 2009 at Lit- Mr. Turner was first mar- mode of operations, and the twice-a- • Council approved to pay low bid- an unused right-of-way on Scurry tle River Baptist Church in ried to the late Velma Par- month meetings have become shorter. der Leak and Associates $100,000 to Island Road to Denise O’Shields. Silverstreet. Viewing at the sons Turner for 48 years. He The council has set up committees repair the floor of the transfer station on • First reading was given to codify church will begin one hour is survived by his current that will meet regularly to discuss busi- Highway 34. the county’s code of ordinance. This prior to the service. wife, Grace Yon Turner of ness. The committees are divided by Leak will repair the worn concrete simply means the county is adding Arrangements are under Newberry; three sons and subject and include: economic develop- and add a new sloped concrete layer to recently passed ordinances to its code the direction of Wilson their wives, William E. III ment, finance, roads and the nursing allow fluids to run off the floor. books. Funeral Home of Newberry. home. The committees meet as needed. The work will be done on Friday and • Council voted to list a 1989 Ford and Anna Melissa Turner of While the committees meet at differ- Saturday afternoons to limit trash ambulance used by the Coroner’s office LULA B. RUFF Laurens, David Len and ent times from the council meeting they haulers inconvenience during the con- into surplus property. The ambulance Debbie P. Turner of Newber- NEWBERRY — Mrs. Lula ry and Robert Wayne Turner are open to the public. struction. will be advertised for sale on gov- B. “Aunt Pete” Ruff, age 100, The committee form has reduced the The old floor was constructed around deals.com of Salisbury, N.C.; and a died Tuesday, March 24, step-daughter and her hus- length of the council meetings for the 1994 and the S.C. Department of Health • Council has numerous board 2009, at White Oak Manor- past month. and Environmental Control has noted appointments to make and it will be band, Susan H. and Ralph Newberry. DeLoach of Waterloo. Formerly, council meeting lasted at the problems on its reports. advertising them in the media and on The family will receive least four hours and the past few have • Third reading was given to make the county’s Web site. Visitation will be from 7 to friends at 615 Drayton St., 8 p.m. Thursday at the lasted only about an hour. Wednesday’s changes of more than $600,000 to the • The next council meeting will be Newberry. meeting lasted less than 45 minutes. county budget. The change is due to April 1 at 7 p.m. On April 13, the Whitaker Funeral Home. Funeral plans will be During the meeting: shortfalls in the county’s income, and finance committee will meet at 5 p.m. to Funeral services will be announced late by F.B. Pratt • County Council gave first reading cuts from the state. begin discussing the upcoming budget. conducted at 11 a.m. Friday & Son Funeral Home, Inc. to an ordinance that states if a county • Second reading was given to rezone Both meetings will be held at the Cour- at First Baptist Church by road is to be paved it will require a peti- just over 20 acres of land on Highway thouse Annex on College Street. the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Har- W.E. TURNER JR. mon. NEWBERRY — W.E. Interment will be in Rose- “Bill” Turner Jr., 86, of 2022 UNEASY — mont Cemetery. odd Mower St., Newberry, died The neighbors Active pallbearers will be Monday, March 23, 2009 at get friendly with members of the Newberry Continued from page 1 Newberry County Memorial Florence, and Fire Department. Hospital. Olive is driven to Memorials may be made He was born on June 18, have fun, the Odd Couple drink. to First Baptist Church, cast says. 1922 in Ninety Six, a son of Benevolence Fund, 1020 — Staff photo The show is big on “enter- the late W. E. Sr. and Ruth Boundary St., Newberry, SC by Leslie Moses tainment” says Takach, and Osborne Turner. Mr. Turner 29108. “a lot of laughs,” adds cast was a Navy veteran of Messages to the family well, but it member Frank Smith. World War II and the past may be sent via e-mail to brought us clos- There are plenty of sexual owner of W.E. Turner Jewel- notes@whitakerfuneral- er,” says Riley. references, and the women ers of Newberry. He was an home.com The group also find ample flaws in each honorary member of the Whitaker Funeral Home, has more inside other to laugh about. Newberry Fire Department Newberry, is assisting the jokes now, Riley “It shows the dysfunction where he was a volunteer for family. says. of women in their relation- “It happened ships,” says Cook. really fast,” says And the laughter contin- Jane Ellis, who continued growth and long- ues well past the scenes bi-lo plays Florence term success.” onstage. and is a Newberry “Throughout this process, Continued from page 1 our doors will remain open BEHIND THE SCENES College theater major alumni. and our commitment to our In an offstage room, the “It’s theater at we are making significant customers will not change,” crew lounged on sofas, chat- its best,” says progress this year and we said Byars. ting about their work recent- Cook. “It’s a bless- have seen solid sales During this period, Bi-Lo ly. ing.” momentum and strong cash intends to fund operations Some agree that theater The Newberry flow,” said Michael Byars, primarily through its cash life gives balance to the aca- College troupe president and chief execu- on hand and cash generated demic rigor of other classes. performed two tive officer of Bi-Lo. “Our from operations. The com- First-time Newberry per- Odd Couple strong operations and liq- pany has received a commit- former Kayla Iorga is a shows at the New- uidity position continue to ment for a $100 million forensics major playing a berry College The- demonstrate the strength of debtor-in-possession (DIP) cop onstage. our business model, and the facility arranged by GE Cap- “If you can’t have fun why says Cook. ater last week for “It’s a stress reliever,” company has continuously ital. Upon court approval, “Everybody was ill, but students. This week, the Iorga says. “If I didn’t have act?” asks Cook. satisfied all of its obligations the financing will be used to pulled through,” he says. local production opens up to this I would go insane.” The crew has become close to date, under the term loan help meet Bi-Lo’s normal From the start, the group the public at-large. The fun of theater “is the and spent many a day and otherwise.” business obligations. has meshed well, which Call 276-6264 for tickets to only reason I’m doing it,” together rehearsing since Bi-Lo’s CEO said that in a Bi-Lo will seek approval Cook says is a treat. the Opera House showings says Kristen Riley, also a January. “normal credit environ- of a number of customary “This group generally Thursday through Saturday first-time Newberry College And they all survived the ment” the company would court motions designed to likes each other,” says Cook. at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. actress. winter bug that spared few, have refinanced the debt in support operations during That cohesion doesn’t The troupe will also per- the course of regular busi- the reorganization process. always happen, but Cook form at Lexington’s Village ness on “reasonable terms.” As part of these motions, Bi- welcomes it when it does. Square Theatre April 17, 18, WeWe wouldwould likelike toto thankthank But the grocery store chain Lo has asked a judge’s per- “What I really like is how 24 and 25 at 8 p.m., with found the current credit mission to continue paying our cast gets along really matinees on April 19 and 26 market “very challenging.” wages and salaries and to allall ourour customerscustomers whowho well,” says Takach. at 3 p.m. “After extensive discus- provide employee benefits “I didn’t know Jessica that sions with our lenders and without interruption. allowedallowed usus toto processprocess careful consideration of all Bi-Lo expects its customer available alternatives,” policies and programs, their 2008 tax return! Byers continued. “we deter- including its Bonuscard and their 2008 tax return! mined that in order to main- associated promotions, Getting you all the money you deserve! tain business operations and returns/exchanges and We can help you with all your money needs. customer service without other special promotions, to interruption while we continue without interrup- Vacations, car repairs, address this debt maturity, a tion. During the restructur- court-supervised restructur- ing process, supplier and unexpected expenses ing is appropriate. We business partners should intend to move through this expect to be paid for post- process as quickly as possi- filing goods sold and servic- and more! ble, and we firmly believe es rendered to the Bi-Lo in Call us TODAY for your personal loan that this course of action the ordinary course of busi- and receive your cash today! will better position Bi-Lo for ness. Southern Finance Quick Credit 1400 Main St. 1301 Main St. William Stuart Smith, Jr., son of Stuart and Audra, was born on March 1, 2009. He is the pot tain Chuck Counts. The esti- Serving the fine citizens of Newberry for over 25 years grandson of William A. and Bobbie N. Smith mated street value of a pound of marijuana is $1,200 and W. Wayne and Jane L. Ringer. He Continued from page 1 Counts says. weighed 8lb 5oz and was 21 1/2 inches long. Rashad Obrian Nekiler He was welcomed by big sister Katie. noticed one more thing, the Reeder, 21, of 3616 Elmwood a good read. smell of marijuana. Circle, Newberry, and Brit- A police search of the vehi- tany Nichole Williams, 18, of IT’S ALL GOOD IN THE OBSERVER! cle turned up a black shoe- 2206 Roslyn Drive, Newber- box containing marijuana in ry, were both arrested and the backseat, and a small charged with possession amount of marijuana on the with intent to distribute driver’s seat. marijuana and possession The combined amount of with intent to distribute marijuana weighed in at 1.2 marijuana in the proximity pounds, according to Cap- of a school or park. In honor of the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of ATTENTION ALL Mr. and Mrs. RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS Vernon N. Hawkins The Newberry Housing Authority will be holding a Voucher Briefing for Pre-notified their children and grandchildren eligible Section 8 applicants on Tuesday March request the pleasure of your company at a 31, 2009. If you currently have vacancies that need to be filled and are willing to accept drop-in on Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, please Sunday, the twenty-ninth of March plan to attend from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm to Two thousand and nine meet with pre-notified eligible applicants. Three o’clock to Five o’clock Please contact Carrie J. Enlow at 803-276-1049 ext 4 no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, March Summer Memorial Lutheran Church 30, 2009 if you plan to attend so we can reserve 1716 Main Street • Newberry, SC Fellowship Hall, you a booth. Newberry, SC 276-0625 THIS IS OPEN TO ALL RENTAL PROP- www.newberryobserver.com No gifts! Your presence is the only gift we request. ERTY OWNERS IN NEWBERRY COUNTY. PAGE 4 Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – THE NEWBERRY OBSERVER OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Newberry Observer prints letters on issues of public concern. They should Have be brief, no longer than 300 words. Letters need not be typed but must be a signed original and include full name, along with address and daytime tele- WHERE ARE THE WOMEN? I WILL WALK IN APRIL Your phone number (not published). We reserve the right to edit all submissions for —BETTER OFF To the Editor: length, content and clarity. Contact the editor at 276-0625, or by fax: 276-1517. I’m writing in response to On April 18 at the New- The e-mail address is: [email protected] the column; “Where are we berry Town Square I will Say leaving Iraqi women?” in walk in March for Babies the March 18, 2009 issue. raising funds to support Saying that Iraq, including research to understand the Iraqi women, were better off causes of preterm birth. under Saddam Hussein is When my son Bryson was about like saying Germany, born six weeks premature, it including German women, completely overwhelmed were better off under my family. In a matter of Adolph Hitler. Life for hours, I went from being 32 women whose families were weeks pregnant to giving Sunni and members of the birth. Having to see your Baath Party I’m sure had its child connected to machines many advantages. The fact is to support their struggle to that the Iraqi government of survive is devastating. Saddam Hussein made the The most urgent infant lives of Shiite and Kurdish health problem in the U.S. women, children, and men today is premature birth. It miserable. Ms. Susskind affects more than half a mil- wants the people of the lion babies each year, with world to forget the thou- the number growing every sands of Kurdish civilians day. The March of Dimes that were gassed to death by issued a Report Card on Pre- the Iraqi government in the mature Birth, giving the 1980’s or the persecution of nation a D and South Caroli- thousands of Shiite civilians na an F. Babies born too soon that were being literally are more likely to die or have starved to death in the 1990s disabilities. The March of by the Iraqi government. She Dimes is committed to wants the world to forget the reducing this toll by funding Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, research to find the answers and what the Iraqi govern- to premature birth and pro- ment did to the women of viding comfort and informa- Kuwait, many of whom tion to families who are have never been found to affected. this day. Ms. Susskind wants During our stay at the the women and men of the NICU, we learned of the United States to forget about impact the March of Dimes the rape rooms and torture had on my son’s life and the chambers run by the Iraqi lives of so many other chil- government of Saddam dren. Today I am grateful No one the wiser Hussein and his two sons. for my son and every Have there been tragedies moment that we have in Iraq the last six years? Yes. together. Every year, as part (In March when I was in there were no words for my The fact remains that foreign of my commitment to the junior high school, my grandfa- fear or my sadness. fighters came in through March of Dimes for the sup- ther Pa-pa passed away after a WOMEN IN MOTION On the morning of the Syria, and Iran provided port they gave me, and to long and difficult struggle with move, I stole from the house IED’s (Improvised Explosive help other families coping Alzheimer's. As I thank you by sue summer, columnist after breakfast and hid in the Devices), support, and train- with premature birth, I walk. for the past 30 years of Women best of all the hide-and-seek ing for Shiite militias. By participating every In Motion, I wanted to share places Pa-pa had shown The United States govern- member of the Newberry this column about Pa-pa as a me—inside the boat, under me closer to him. was determined that noth- ment has made its share of community can help more tribute not only to him, but also the shed behind the cotton I was maybe three years ing like that would ever mistakes and blunders in women to have full-term to those of you who have house. I made myself as little old when he pulled me close again happen to anyone he Iraq, but our government, pregnancies and more become grandparents. You are as I could and hid quietly as I whispered, “I wet my loved. and the new IRAQI formed babies to begin healthy lives. indeed a true gift in your under the seat of the boat. pants, Pa-pa.” And how he loved me. Iraq government, has finally To join me visit march- grandchildren's lives, a gift of I heard my mother call me. Babies wet their pants, I Snakes, he cut into several taken the responsibility to forbabies.org or call 800-277- boundless love and sweet for- I did not move. Later, I heard had been told time and time pieces so that they couldn’t finish what’s been started so 2773. One day all babies will giveness. "No One The Wiser" the engine of the car. Once I again. If my pants were wet jump back together. During that hopefully future genera- be born healthy. We need to was written in 1981 for Women was sure my parents had again, I would be forced to thunderstorms, he wrapped tions in this country and Iraq walk to get there. In Motion, and in 1983 was gone, I emerged from the wear a diaper when my us in feather mattresses and won’t have to spill their published by The State Maga- boat. Sitting in the dirt, cousins came to visit, to be turned off the electricity. If blood to stop another blood Ginny Luther zine as the winner of its Love beside the boat, was Pa-pa. ridiculed as a “baby.” my father thoughtlessly thirsty dictator from threat- Newberry Story contest. Yes, grandpar- “You’ll have to go with He hugged me and tossed a cigarette on the ening their neighbors, it’s enting is a story of uncondi- them,” he said to me softly smiled. He removed the wet grass, Pa-pa would crush it own citizens, or the people tional loving. May God bless all as he stood up and brushed pants, washed them in a out with his boot. of the United States. of you who are writing such chicken trough and hung And no one was the wiser, dirt from the back of his beautiful stories to be told in overalls with his hands. them on the line to dry. Just except for me. I learned that, Sincerely, generations to come. Love you, “They’ll be back for supper.” before my mother came as best you can, you protect Randy Saliga Sue) I looked at him, not believ- home from work, he those you love...when you Prosperity returned the clean pants to can. ing what I heard him say. He learned about love not in my drawer. And no one was Pa-pa’s bright blue eyes was supposed to be my ally, hard gulps, but in easy the wiser, except for me. I held a child’s sparkling to hide me and protect me. I Isips. I first glimpsed love learned that love and com- playfulness. He showed me couldn’t—I wouldn’t— not in bright displays, but in passion and forgiveness are the best places to hide for believe him. He reached for me, and I felt the stubble on the warmth of two laughing one and the same. hide and seek. Unfortunate- blue eyes—the eyes of my his face against my cheek. We lived with our grand- ly, he shared those same grandfather, Pa-pa. Then I felt something wet on parents, and our cousins places with all of his grand- He smelled of tobacco my face. came to visit often. Though children. Pa-pa gave me my juice and Old Spice; he felt “You’ll come back to visit not wealthy, they had more own sack for picking cotton; like cool overall buckles and all the time,” he tried to reas- things than my parents were he blew bubbles from a warm earth. He looked sure me, and he held me so able to give to us. Pa-pa spool with the wonder and wrinkled and tanned and so tight the buckle on his over- could not give us those same delight of a child. He rode very, very tall; he walked alls cut into my chest. things, but he gave us what me in the wheelbarrow on a straight and lean behind a “You’ll see. You’ll come back mule and a plow. he knew. He carved toy cars pile of leaves, and at night to play with me all the The land that he loved has from squash; he showed us he told ghost stories by fire- time...but tonight, you’ll grown up in briars and pine; where to collect maypops; light. He tied a string on the have to go with them.” the children he loved have he made us teeth from hind leg of a June bug and Together, under the shed grown up and scattered like watermelon rind; he made laughed at how we dodged behind the cotton house, we a froth of dandelion seeds. us a swing from rope and a the bug when it flew near cried, me in the boat and HEARTLAND Now there is no homeplace notched plank. He pulled his our faces. Then I watched him standing beside me, PUBLICATIONS, money from a knotted hand- him turn the June bug loose. to go home to, but when I holding me close. 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Frances Adair McCartha of Paige Brown, Caroline Meet- Newberry and Kyle Jacob ze Caldwell, Rebecca Ann Meetze of Lexington were Clinton, Sally Elizabeth united in marriage on March DuBose, Amy Suzanne May- 21, 2009 at the Lutheran nard, Lindsey Michelle Myers Church of the Redeemer. A and Caitlin Rae Zimmerman. reception followed at the Junior bridesmaid was Country Club of Newberry. Sophia Casanova. The flower The ceremony was per- girl was Anson Lowder formed by the Rev. Mark Scott DeLatte. Readers were Mar- and the Rev. Karen Radcliff. garet Dorroh Senn and The bride is the daughter of Amanda Crosby Stiglbauer. Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Greeters were Jennifer Black- McCartha of Newberry. The ledge Porth and Gina Chap- groom is the son of Mr. and man Rawl. The registry atten- Mrs. R. Walker Meetze of Lex- dant was Dolores Dangerfield ington. Cannon. The bride’s maternal Best man was Robert Walk- grandparents are Mr. and er Meetze. Groomsmen were Mrs. Carlisle H. Barr of Hen- Joseph Brantley Caldwell, Jackqueline E. Ballentine and Daniel G. Sims dersonville, N.C. Paternal Jonathan Brooks Frye, Bran- grandparents are Mr. and don Jon Kitchen, Shawn Mrs. Joe L. Shealy of Gilbert Robert Loew, Douglas and the late Adair Z. Carlisle McCartha, Albert Ballentine, Sims McCartha of Gilbert. The Stanley Porth Jr., Miles Phillip groom’s maternal grandpar- Rawl and Joshua Joseph Tay- ents are the late Mr. and Mrs. lor. Richard Woodruff plan May vows Andrew P. Davis of Cayce. Chewning V served as the Paternal grandparents are Mr. usher and Daniel Woodruff Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boozer registered nurse by the and Mrs. Martin Meetze of Hurley was the crucifer. The Ballentine of Newberry and Newberry County Health Lexington. ring bearer was Mason Payne Mrs. Rhonda Bostic Bohms Department. The bride is a graduate of Chewning. of Whitmire and Charles Lee The bridegroom-elect is Newberry High School and The organist was Huger Sims Jr. of Whitmire are the grandson of Franklin D. the University of South Car- Parlor Caughman. The trum- pleased to announce the Bostic and the late Virginia olina where she received a peter was David Michael San- engagement of their chil- Barber Bostic of Whitmire bachelor of arts degree in his- tiago, and the soloist was dren, Jackqueline Elizabeth and Mrs. Shelby Watkins tory and a master of teaching Heidi Hobus Collar. Recep- Ballentine of Newberry and Sims and the late Charles degree in secondary education greeters were Dr. and Daniel Garett Sims of Whit- Lee Sims of Boiling Springs. tion – social studies. She is Mrs. Sidney Lawson Crump- mire. He earned an associate employed by Richland School ton and Dr. and Mrs. John The bride-elect is the degree in engineering District Two as a teacher at Mrs. Kyle Jacob Meetze Meredith Thompson. The granddaughter of Mr. and graphics technology from Blythewood Middle School. wedding was directed by Mr. Mrs. Allen Marion Frazier of Piedmont Technical College The groom is a graduate of ence degree in biology and a the TWO Academies at Dent and Mrs. Richard Baker Newberry, the late Mr. and in 2007 and is currently Lexington High School and master of arts degree in sec- Middle School. Carter. Mrs. Clay Edwards Ballen- seeking a bachelor of science the University of South Car- ondary education. He is The matron of honor was After a wedding trip to tine of Newberry, and the in mechanical engineering olina Honors College where employed by Richland School Mary Catherine McCartha. Belize, the couple will reside Rev. and Mrs. James Wallace from South Carolina State he received a bachelor of sci- District Two as lead teacher at Bridesmaids were Stephanie in Columbia. Roberts of Edgefield. University. She earned an associate He is employed as a OPERA HOUSE HAPPENINGS degree in nursing from Pied- mechanical drafter at Eaton mont Technical College in Corporation in Greenwood. 2003 and is currently seek- The wedding is planned ORCHESTRA JAZZES IT UP jazz-inspired ing a master of science in for May 30, 2009 at St. James The Greenville Symphony concert at the nursing from Clemson Uni- Lutheran Church in New- Orchestra Chamber Ensem- Newberry versity. She is employed as a berry. ble spices things up with a Opera House for one mati- nee performance at 3 p.m “Y”News on Sunday. The perfo- www. newberryymca.org mance will feature com- positions from Francis “Y” News.... Poulenc, Antonin POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Dvorák, and NEWS Claude www.newberryymca.org The Newberry County Family YMCA is Bolling. Get to looking for someone to contract for the know the Swan Lake following services: GSO musi- cians in an intimate setting Moiseev Russian Classical senting the most dedicated 1. Two Aerobic instructors to teach and develop classes for senior citizens while enjoying a stimulating Ballet’s performance of and talented dancers. through the SilverSneakers program. The YMCA will send those interested to hour of great chamber Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, A great effort has gone music. Tuesday at 8 p.m. into providing the correct receive certifications for SilverSneakers aerobic training. Position immediately The corps de ballet of the atmosphere and conditions available. SWAN LAKE—A company includes 40 under which to develop and CLASSIC SHOW dancers, and is the result of a The curtain will rise on— highly disciplined focus pre- See OPERA, page 6 2. A “Spinning” instructor contracted to develop and implement spinning classes Monday through Friday for morning and evening classes. Position to begin at the There are better ways to protect conclusion of current construction project. your extra cash.

3. A caring and giving individual to provide care child services during the hours of 6pm-9pm on an as needed basis for parents while their use our workout facilities or participate in classes. Position to begin at the conclusion of current construction project.

Please contact Jerry Coffey at the YMCA at 8220 Jollystreet Road for more information. WEIGHT LOSS CONTEST An individual weight loss contest will begin March 14th and end on April 25th. The winner will receive a one-year membership to the YMCA. Registration fee is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Nonmembers who sign up for the contest will be allowed to use the facility until the contest is concluded. Initial weigh-in will be Saturday, March 14th. Names will be kept confidential. For more information contact Donna at 276-9936 or 321-0434. STABLE. SECURE. STRONG. For more information, please call the YMCA at 276- 9936 or come by at 8220 Jollystreet Road. 2004 Wilson Rd, Newberry, SC Toll Free 1-888-665-3800 or 803-276-8888 1342 Wilson Road • (803) 276-9658 www.stokestrainor.com www.allsouth.org Federally insured by the NCUA. PAGE 6 Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – THE NEWBERRY OBSERVER Library sale begins Friday

A large collection of used books, received from their eight previous egories, including biography, fiction, many in mint condition, will be on book sales. The current benefit sale Southern writers, religion, mystery, sale at the former Newberry County will be the first one to be held at a classics, paperbacks, and more. An Library at 1300 Friend St. on Friday convenient downtown location. especially large number of children’s and Saturday. Most of the books have The sale hours will be 3-9 p.m. on and young adult books have been been donated by readers in the com- Friday (3-6 for Friends only, but donated as well as many audiotapes, munity. memberships are available at the videotapes, DVD’s and CD’s. The Friends of the Newberry Coun- door) and from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sat- Nearly all of the books are priced at ty Library recently presented $30,000 urday. $1 for hard covers and 50 cents for to the library, most of which had been Books at the sale are sorted into cat- paperbacks. Lt. Gov.’s initiatives explained Frank Adams, director of ON AIR Shield.” A Web site It was indicated that the communication for Lt. Gov- (www.seniorshield.com) and $2.9 million in supplemental ernor André Bauer, is sched- toll-free phone (1-877-721- funds earmarked to provide uled to be special guest dur- Only a united community 3771) have been established in-home services for nearly ing WKDK’s “On the Move can help stop scams against to assist seniors in finding 6,000 seniors could not be with Margaret” Monday at seniors, and leading this trustworthy businesses and guaranteed in the upcoming 9:30 a.m. He will explain ini- effort is a Board of Directors verifying they are in good budget. The supplemental tiatives of the Lt. Governor to oversee the program meets standing. funding reaches seniors not that are being promoted dur- its mission to protect seniors “Your Heart is in Your normally served under state ing 2009 that involve South from fraud and exploitation. Hands” is another initiative and federal dollars, and if the Carolina seniors. Senior Shield is an innova- of Bauer. The campaign, funding is not renewed in the Senior Shield was officially tive concept that emphasizes sponsored by the National budget, these services will launched on Nov. 14, 2008, by a free market approach by Lieutenant Governor’s Initia- end on June 30. Mary D. Wicker and M. Alan Miner Bauer and Assistant DHHS encouraging seniors to do tive, is to promote healthier Bauer states, “we need to Secretary for Aging Josefina business with businesses that living, increased physical think about how to save Carbonell. Senior Shield is a agree to treat them ethically, activity, better diet and nutri- money, how to better coordi- non-profit cooperation creat- and can prove they have tion to reduce heart and car- nate services, how to end Wicker, Miner ed as a result of the passage insurance, post bonds, and diovascular disease. fragmentation and duplica- of the General Assembly have no outstanding con- Bauer requested a Senate tion. A program to restruc- Concurrent Resolution sumer or regulatory com- finance sub-committee writ- ture delivery of senior servic- H.5025 that urged the coordi- plaints. Seniors and their ing the 2009-2010 budget join es is being considered that to wed July 4 nation of government and caregivers are educated to with him to shield South Car- will accomplish two things: private resources to protect trust only businesses that olina’s seniors from further reduce costs, and improve Mr. and Mrs. Barry Wicker The bride is a graduate of senior citizens. have “earned their Senior budget cuts. the delivery of services.” of Newberry announce the Newberry High School and engagement of their daugh- Newberry College. She is ter, Mary Diane Wicker of employed by the Newberry Newberry, to M. Alan Miner County School District at of Newberry. Galiman Elementary School. Discovering an important battlesite The groom-elect is the son The groom is a graduate of of Mr. and Mrs. H. Clay Aiken High School, the Uni- Jim Livingston lution (SCSAR) visited and examined a makes clear specifics of the ambush Miner of North Augusta and versity of South Carolina Member, General James Williams specific area along Mine Creek for evi- which includes the general area of the Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Kite of and South Western Universi- Chapter South Carolina Sons of the dence of military activity as described occurrence. Rogersville, Tenn. ty. He is employed by the American Revolution in Revolutionary War accounts by In order to relate locations of the The bride’s maternal Newberry County School those involved. American Revolution activities to con- grandparents are the late Mr. District at Newberry High Five miles from Saluda County Those of SCSAR who attended and temporary place names for physical and Mrs. William Davenport School. Courthouse out SC Highway 121 South examined the site were largely histori- location it is important to realize the of Newberry. The bride's The wedding will be held is the well-known Persimmon Hill golf ans and scholars of The American Rev- following: In 1769 General Assembly paternal grandparents are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July course/residential area and slightly olution who are familiar with the divided the Province of South Carolina Mr. and Mrs. Alton Wicker 4, 2009 at the lake home of further on is the historic Marsh-John- established sites of such activity within into seven judicial circuits, one being and the late Mary Roton Mr. and Mrs. Bobby son house owned by the Saluda Coun- South Carolina. They were confident to Ninety Six District where contempo- Wicker of Newberry. Dawkins. ty Historical Society (SCHS). declare extraordinary evidence of mili- rary Saluda is located. In 1785, counties A few miles before reaching the tary activity at the site discovered as were laid out whereby Ninety Six Dis- champion golf course is the equally that of Ambush at Mine Creek that trict was divided into six counties, one “Swan” is beautiful from the historic unpaved Old Charleston road. took place November 3, 1775. being Edgefield, the parent county of opera rise of the curtain, and it is A short distance down this easy travel This search was prompted and made contemporary Saluda. In 1896, Saluda clear that the lavish sets unpaved road we cross Forrest Hills possible after study of the extremely was made a county separate and apart Continued from page 5 transport you into a 19th- road. Shortly thereafter, where the road valuable original manuscripts written from Edgefield. Accounts of the Revo- century storybook world of curves, we find Mine Creek, 1.75 miles by those involved. This documentation lutionary War-period that mention perfect the artists’ mastery hazy moonlight and castle down Old Charleston Road, less than 6 was reported to the SCHS and pub- Saluda refer to the river with at least and creative search. The windows overlooking a miles from Saluda County Court lished in its quarterly newsletter one occurrence, to my recall, of Saluda company’s main soloists deep blue lake. The gor- House. “News and Views.” Additionally, the Old Town. range from 17 to 25 years of geous costumes, make-up On Feb. 14, after careful exploration lengthy firsthand account spanning In SCSAR are a number of members age. magic and historical chore- by the history committee chairman, some dozen pages can be examined at who compiled and published on such Swan Lake is based on a ography take pains to keep members of the General James SCHS pages 209-220, “Documentary war incidents as well as being German fairy tale. Prince true to the original intention. Williams Chapter South Carolina Soci- History of the American Revolution” Siegfried falls in love with A series of tremendously ety of the Sons of the American Revo- by R. W. Gibbes, M.D. This information See BATTLE, page 15 Princess Odette, who has difficult partnered lifts, been transformed into a some gorgeously perfect white swan by an evil sor- arabesques and masterful, cerer. Only the fidelity of a quick solo footwork can young lover can free her Environmental author to speak at NC from the spell, and Siegried leave an audience silently intends to be that man. mesmerized. Unfortunately at the ball cel- For members of the Moi- In honor of Women’s History Month, they can connect to Janisse Ray and climate, intact ecosystems, clean rivers ebrating his 21st birthday, seev Russian Classical Ballet, Newberry College is proud to present understand a lot in her message.” and life-enhancing economies. She is a Siegried is distracted by the Swan Lake isn’t just a bal- author Janisse Ray Thursday at 7 p.m. Her best-known work, “Ecology of a founding board member of Altamaha beauty of Odile, the black let—it’s their national histo- in the college’s Alumni Music Center. Cracker Childhood,” is a memoir about Riverkeeper and is on the board of the swan. When the party is ry. Ray, one of the South’s most distinc- growing up on a Georgia junkyard in a Environmental Leadership Center of over Siegfried returns to tive and unique non-fiction writers and ruined longleaf pine ecosystem, looked Warren Wilson College and Satilla Odette and begs her forgive- Tickets are available at the environmental activists, will present a hard at by family, mental illness, pover- Riverkeeper. ness, but because of his mis- Newberry Opera House box free public lecture for members of ty and fundamentalist religion. The Ray is on the faculty of Chatham take, they can be together office. Call 276-6264 or visit us Newberry College and the Newberry book became a best-seller and won the University’s low-residency MFA pro- only after death. online at www.newberryopera- Community. Southeastern Booksellers Award, The gram and is a Woodrow Wilson Visit- The Russian Troupe’s house.com. “This is a great chance for people in American Book Award, The Southern ing Fellow. She holds an MFA from the our community to meet a colorful and Environmental Law Center Award for University of Montana and in 2007 was gifted writer who can relate to so many Outstanding Writing and a Southern awarded an honorary doctorate from different people on a variety of topics,” Book Critics Circle Award. Unity College in Maine. 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These students are participating in the Big Buddy/ BUDDIES — Little Buddy Pictured, left Program at to right, are: Little Moun- front row, tain Elemen- Alexis tary School Rodgers, during the Bethany 2008-2009 Cromer, Tori school year. Caldwell, The pro- Mariaisabel gram Caballero, involves fifth Mckenzie graders serv- Holmes; sec- ing as men- ond row, tors to Hannah kindergarten, Nolff, Kelsey first and second graders. Wise, Jacob The Big Bud- Brown, Harri- Grand Opening dies were son Sheely, chosen from Trey Huber. an applica- Auction!! tion and interview process and were required to BUDDIES — (name withheld at owners request) attend train- Pictured, left ing sessions to right, are: by Sherry front row, Swindler, Rebecca school coun- Suhr, Laurie selor. They Ann Morris, work in a Andrew Bal- supervised lentine, Han- 110 West Industrial Drive, Newberry, SC setting one nah Chap- Our climate controlled smoke free facility is day per week man, Cody located 2 miles south of I-26 (Exit 78) in various Lathrop; sec- academic ond row, just off Hwy. 121. areas. The Lindsey Cot- From Furniture, Roseville, Hull and Fenton to Coins, ney, Atiajah program has Local Artifacts, Gas Pumps and Jewelry. been in exis- Wallace, tence for the Ryan Scott, This will be a fantastic sale. past 11 years Tiana Fry. and has been (Not pic- a wonderful, tured, Ryan helpful expe- Koon) We will publish a detailed listing closer to rience for the auction date or you can visit: Little Buddies as well as for the Big Buddies. www.belleauction.com for photos and details 13% Buyers Premium * 3% Discount w/ Cash/Checks Molly’s Hotdogs/BBQ and BOOKIN’ IT TO A PIZZA PARTY Burgers on Site Kit Young SCAL 3812 * 864-981-1720 In order to Fred McDowell SCAL 3557 * 864-374-9997 attend, these third graders, at right, had to read one nom- inee and discuss it with the school’s media specialist. Pic- tured, left to right, are: First row, G. Dennis and KJ Wadsworth; second row, B. Longshore, L. Greene, P. Pedersen, L. Ruff, M. Shep- pard, J. Jack- son, K. Ryan; third row, L. Kinard, C.J. Adams and P. Cuttino.

REWARD/AWARD-WINNING BOOKS — On Monday, Feb. 23, a pizza party was held at Reuben Elementary School to celebrate the 2008-09 SC Chil- dren's Book Award.

In order to attend the party, these fourth graders, at left, had to read two nomi- nees and discuss them with the school's media specialist. Pictured, left to right, are: J. Reeder, L. Yoder, P. Kinard and T. Orne.

In order to attend, these fifth graders, at right, had to read three nomi- nees and discuss them with the school's media specialist. Pictured, left to right, are: K.T. Abney, T. Griffin, M. Singley, I. Gallman, T. Smith and L. Tucker THE NEWBERRY OBSERVER – Wednesday, March 25, 2009 PAGE 11 Poet brings her rhyme to NHS tomorrow

The poet Glenis Redmond is to visit Newberry High School tomorrow as part of the school’s ongoing celebration of literacy. The school sponsors Poetry Jams and Music Jams every “WOW” Wednesday in the library at lunch and is looking for- ward to Redmond’s visit. Redmond’s love of words Redmond has carried her across the country for 13 years. She She is a Workshop Leader logs over 35,000 miles a year with the Kennedy Center's bringing poetry to the mass- Partnership in Education es. This Road Warrior Poet Program in Washington, though steeped in Afro-Car- D.C. Redmond’s work has olininan roots, speaks a uni- aired on National Public versal tongue of love, loss, Radio. She is a past winner celebration, sorrow and of the Southern Fried Poetry hope. Her verse uplifts fami- Slam and a top ten finalist in ly, culture and community. the National Poetry Slam. Redmond is a gentle pen She has been published NATIVE SOUND — Lindsay Dank, a member of the Didgeridoo Down Under Team, performed his show at Boundary pusher as she encourages most recently in Meridians, Street Elementary School on Friday, March 13. Didgeridoo Down Under integrates education and entertainment to others at diverse venues African Voices, EMRYS, teach children fun new ways of learning geography, social studies, world music, reading and writing. Dank is shown across the country from pris- Asheville Poetry Review, playing the Didgeridoo, which is native to Australia, with a few Boundary Street students. ons, universities, festivals, 2006 Kakalak: A Journal of conferences, camps, Carolina Poets, Appalachian keynotes, rallies, to schools. Heritage and the Appalachi- She is a 2005-2006 NC Lit- an Journal. Her manuscript erary Award recipient and a Under The Sun was short Technology Student Association Denny C. Plattner Award listed by Autumn House winner for Outstanding Press. Her poems soothe, Poetry awarded by the Jour- illicit and inspire others to steps out, up first year nal, Appalachian Heritage. pick up their pen and travel She has been inducted in the their own poetic road. Mid-Carolina Middle Mt. Xpress’ Hall of Fame for You can find her on the School started a new club Best Poet in Western North web at: www.glenisred- this year and have had Carolina after winning for mond.com and www.loy- amazing results. MCMS more than seven years. dartists.com. started the first ever Tech- nology Student Association (TSA) club with the arrival of a new GTT (Gateway To County has 14 Technology) Teacher. Five students traveled March 12- 14 to Columbia where they new PTK compete at TSA State Con- ference. They competed against eight other middle members of 56 schools from around the State. On Saturday, March 14, at Piedmont Tech they attended the award ceremony and discovered how Fifty-six new members 1974. they had done. MCMS TSA were recently inducted New members from brought Back 15 trophies, into the Phi Theta Kappa Newberry County are second overall middle International Honor Soci- Wanda A. Davis, James school (meaning they are the ety at Piedmont Technical Ellis, Judy C. French, second best middle school College. Phi Theta Kappa Phyllis A. Glenn, Jimmice TSA Chapter in the state), was established in 1918 to T. Good, Geoffrey L. Lay- and had one student nomi- honor two-year college man, James A. Miller, nate as a State TSA Officer. Mid-Carolina Middle School Technology Student Association students and boasts more Terri E. Stokes and Brit- The winners were: than 1,200 chapters today. tney S. Tribble, all of Holly Richardson, first Challenge. in Structural Challenge, sec- lenge, second place in Chal- The Carolinas region Newberry; Deann S. place in Communication Kayla Murphy, first place ond place in Leadership lenging Technology Issues, includes 75 active chap- McManus and Joe M. Pol- Challenge, first place in in Challenging Technology Challenge, third place in second place in TSA Talk ters in the two-state area. lock, both of Prosperity; Challenging Technology Issues, second place in Pre- Technology Bowl. multimedia, third place in Piedmont Tech’s Omega Stephen M. Thomas and Issues, first place in Leader- pared Speech, third place in Ben Ocker, second place in Prepared Speech, third place Chi chapter became the Jasmine E. Tucker, both of ship Challenge, first place in Agriculture/Biotechnology Communication Challenge, in Graphic Design. He was first among South Caroli- Whitmire; and Sara J. Graphic Design Challenge, Challenge. third place in Technology also nominated as State na’s technical colleges in Woodward of Silverstreet. second place in Prepared Justin Brown, second Bowl. Sergeant-At-Arm. Speech, third place in Agri- place in Challenging Tech- William Lominick, second Hampton Holmes, first culture/Biotechnology nology Issues, second place place in Structural Chal- place in TSA Multimedia.

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Deadline for submissions to the modore is the pastor is hav- Shiloh St., Prosperity. Speak- proceeds will go to the April 4 at 6 p.m. featuring: more information. community calendar is noon, two ing a Pastoral Support Ser- er will be Missionary Verna American Cancer Society Sim Price, Rev. Bennie ■ NEWBERRY COUNTY RELAY business days before the date you want vice at 7:30 p.m. Bishop Chapman Starks of Turner and to Richland Memorial Stephens, Panacea, FOR LIFE COMMITTEE meeting your notice to first appear. Priority is Michael Blue from Marion Memorial A.M.E. Church in Children’s Hospital. Dead- Hopewell Choirs, Provi- will be April 14, 5:30 p.m. at given to printing items relating to will be the guest speaker. West Columbia. line is March 30. Contact dence, Humble Spirits, T.D. the hospital dining room. Newberry County and those occurring ■ in the near future. We do not print Please come out and help us RELAY FOR LIFE PAGEANT information: Cliff Fulmer, Brown and the Glorineers, Team captain meeting starts every submission in each edition. honor our pastor, and hear by the hospital’s team as a [email protected], 200 Rev. Tryon Eichelberger and at 6:30 p.m. at the same place. this awesome man of God. fundraiser for the Newberry Patio Drive, (803)629-5700, All in the Family. ■ GALLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, March 25 WCI is at 1406 Third St. in relay will be held at the Pros- Columbia, SC 29212. ■ BUB LOLLIS-WHITTEN CEN- REUNION CELEBRATION FOR Newberry. perity Civic Center. www.misssc- TER SPRING RIDE will be April classes 1955-1970 will be ■ BETHANY EVANGELICAL ■ LEARN THE HEBREW ROOTS relayforlife.com. 5 in Clinton. Riders will May 22-24. Cost is $100 per LUTHERAN CHURCH cordially OF CHRISTIANITY during a Sunday, March 29 meet at Copeland Plaza, person. Deadline for RSVP is invites all to a Lenten fellow- Tuesday, March 31 special conference titled ■ FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST Hwy. 76 West in Clinton at April 15, send letter back to ship supper with worship “Israel Explored” at Emet noon. Come early and enjoy Gallman High School CHURCH at 1105 Friend St., ■ THE MID-CAROLINA MIDDLE service beginning at 6 p.m. in Ministries in Prosperity. food and drink provided by Reunion, P.O. Box 909, New- Newberry invites all and all SCHOOL SCHOOL-TIME BIBLE the fellowship hall. The Paul Sherbow, from Israel, the Friends of Whitten Cen- berry, SC 29108. Committee choirs to celebrate its Education Appreciation Ban- church is located at 2704 will be speaking about cur- ter. We will depart for Whit- members are: Jessie Reeder, anniversary at 3 p.m. Guest quet will be at 7 p.m. at Mt. Nance St. rent events and Bible ten Center at 2 p.m. Suggest- Delores Nance, Burneatha ■ speaker will be Bishop Eddie Tabor Lutheran Church in THE NEHEMIAH PAVILION prophecy on Friday, March ed items are: toiletry items, Harp, Bessie Bookman, Bellamy of Community Holy Little Mountain, honoring MINISTRIES CHURCH SPRING 27 at 7 p.m. Dr. Holissa body wash, batteries (all Rozenia Bookman, Mary Outreach for Christ in volunteers, sponsoring con- REVIVAL will be March 25, 26, Alewine, from Olive Branch types), and cash donations Chapman, Fannie Hunter, Columbia. gregations and 2009 MCMS 27 and 29. Schedule: Wednes- Ministries in Kentucky, will are encouraged. For more Barbara Floyd, Martha ■ GOSPEL SUNDAY AT ST. School-Time Bible Scholars. day through Friday, 6 p.m., be giving three teaching ses- information contact: Bub Lol- Thomas, Jon Arthur Smith, PETER LUTHERAN, 900 Dreher Please RSVP by Wednesday, prayer and praise services at sions on Saturday, March 28 lis at 864-229-3694 or Glenn Betty Lindsay and Loretta Island Road, Chapin, at the March 25 to Rev. Eric Fink, the home church, 216 Duck- starting at noon. Alweine Bledsoe at 864-938-3407. Walker. 10:30 a.m. worship time. This 364-3331 or 364-3318. ett Ave., Whitmire; Saturday, will be discussing the Biblical ■ BETHANY EVANGELICAL ■ DUTCH FORK CHAPTER service will be led by St. 11 a.m. service, Rev. John festivals, the Menorah and LUTHERAN CHURCH cordially GENEALOGICAL REUNION will Peter’s “Pineywoods Gospel Wednesday, April 1 Hunter; 1:30 p.m. service, the Creation Gospel. The invites all to a Maundy be Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.- Band.” The musical strains of Rev. H. Michael Williams; conference is free and ■ BETHANY EVANGELICAL Thursday service of Holy 4 p.m. at Mt. Horeb Lutheran old favorites such as “Farther 2:30 p.m. service, Rev. Fred- includes dinner on Friday LUTHERAN CHURCH cordially Communion and stripping Church in Chapin. Along,” “The Old Rugged die Wicker at the Whitmire night and lunch on Saturday. invites all to a Lenten fellow- of the altar in preparation for ■ BOYS FARM Founders Day Cross,” and “Angel Community Center, Park To learn more call (803) 603- ship supper and worship Good Friday beginning at 7 Celebration will be April 19 Street off Main in Whitmire. Band”will fill the sanctuary. 7852 or visit www.emetmin- ■ LEWIS UNITED METHODIST service following, beginning p.m. on Thursday, April 9. at Boys Farm Gymnasium, Prayer for the sick in all serv- istries.com. at 6 p.m. in the fellowship The church is located at 2704 6655 SC Hwy 34/121, New- CHURCH, at the corner of First ices. ■ THE FRIENDS OF THE NEW- hall. The church is located at Nance St. berry. Schedule: 11 a.m., wor- ■ THROUGHOUT LENT, and Nance streets in New- St. BERRY COUNTY LIBRARY will 2704 Nance St. ■ GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP ship service; 12:30 p.m., berry, will be hosting its reg- Luke’s Lutheran Church in hold a used book sale on ■ AAUW, Newberry Branch SERVICE at Bethany Evangeli- lunch; 2 p.m., Founders Day ular fifth Sunday night Prosperity will be serving March 27-28 at the old will hold its monthly meet- cal Lutheran Church, 2704 Celebration and Dedication singing at 6 p.m. Everyone is light suppers at 6 p.m. fol- library. Anyone who would ing at 4 p.m. in the library of Nance St., 7 p.m. on Friday, program. Please RSVP by lowed at 7 p.m. by a Lenten welcome. like to donate books for the ■ THE NEWBERRY COUNTY HIS- the Lutheran Church of the April 10. April 10. Service on Wednesdays. ■ THE NEHEMIAH PAVILION sale may bring them to the TORICAL AND MUSEUM SOCIE- Redeemer. There will be a Everyone is welcome. old library, 1300 Friend St., program followed by a busi- MINISTRY CHURCH, at 216 ■ MID-CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ■ THE PROSPERITY CIVIC CEN- TY will hold its first quarter on any Saturday morning ness meeting. Anyone inter- Duckett Ave., Whitmire will career fair will be Tuesday, TER COMMITTEE meeting at 3 p.m. There will will meet at between 9 a.m. and noon ested is invited to attend. For have a Good Friday night April 21, 8-9:30 a.m. Setup be an informed, self-paced 5:30 p.m. in the Town Center before March 28. Books additional information, con- service entitled “Jesus begins at 7:30 a.m. Please tour of the “old post conference room. should be brought to the side tact Nancy Warren at 321- Speaks from the Cross” on consider sharing your career, ■ A LENTEN STUDY SERIES office/library” at 3, followed door near the entrance to the 5201. April 10 at 7 p.m. job, profession or vocation by a program at Central will be shared by Redeemer library parking lot. Both ■ NEW COVENANT CHURCH ■ ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES with the high school’s stu- Methodist’s Life Center giv- Lutheran Church and St. paperbacks and hard cover invites all to its annual offers monthly food orders, dents. Please contact the ing a history of the post Luke’s Episcopal Church on books are needed. (No text- Founders’ Day Revival, April at $30 a box for a retail value guidance department at office/library building and Wednesday nights. A soup books or old sets of encyclo- 1-3, 7:30 p.m. at 2306 John- of $60-$80, to families to help Mid-Carolina High School, plans and ideas for the future supper is offered at 6:15 p.m. pedias). stone St., Newberry. with the high cost of gro- 364-2134 or e-mail suzy- use of the building. Light at Redeemer’s Life Center, ceries. Menus vary and can [email protected] if refreshments will be served. followed by a discussion of Saturday, March 28 Upcoming Events be found at www.angelfood- you are interested. ■ WOMEN’S DAY SPEAKER at “The Language of Faith” at ministries.com. You can ■ NEWBERRY COUNTY TRANS- ■ MT. TABOR LUTHERAN Shiloh A.M.E. Church, 11 ■ THE NEWBERRY/SPARTAN- 6:45 p.m. There is also a pro- order one box, or many, and PORTATION COMMITTEE will CHURCH YOUTH in Little a.m. at 431 Shiloh St., Pros- BURG DISTRICT GOSPEL FEST gram for children and teens. specials are available. Orders meet in the Newberry Coun- Mountain will be sponsoring perity will be Evangelist Clergy coordinators are Pas- will be June 13 at the New- can be placed April 10 from ty Courthouse Annex confer- an old-fashioned fish fry in Rosette Gallman of Shiloh tor Caldwell Day of berry County Fairgrounds. 4-6 p.m. at Serenity Chapel, ence room, 1309 College St. honor of Chase Hamm from and the Prosperity commu- Redeemer and The Rev. Eliz- Choirs, groups and vendors Speers Street, Newberry. at 3 p.m. on April 21. 5-8 p.m. Plates will consist of nity. abeth Morgan of St. Luke’s. for the event are being Pickup is April 24 same time ■ ANGEL FOOD PICK UP is mostly locally caught fish ■ THE MT. HEBRON A.M.E. sought and can sign up until and place. Cash, checks April 24, 4-6 p.m. at Serenity (chicken strips for those who CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY Thursday, March 26 April 1. For more informa- payable to Serenity Chapel Chapel, Speers Street, New- don’t like fish), french fries, invites all to its Fruit of the ■ tion, contact Cynthia Toland and EBT are accepted. If you berry. THE NEWBERRY COUNTY cole slaw, baked beans and Spirit program to be held at 3 at 940-4399, Jeffrey Lampkin would like to mail your ■ NEWBERRY COUNTY RELAY DEMOCRATIC PARTY will hold hush puppies for a $7 dona- p.m. at 864-270-4927 or Anthony order in, send it to Ann FOR LIFE BANK DAY is April 28 its regular monthly meeting tion. A bake sale will also be ■ TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Wise at 271-2467. Thomas, 633 Belmont at First Community Bank of at 7 p.m. at Ronnie’s Buffet held. All proceeds will go to CHURCH will be hosting the ■ THE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST Church Road, Silverstreet, Newberry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Grill. Everyone is invit- Chase Hamm and his family. Misfits performing group CHURCH MALE CHOIR invites SC 29145. ■ NEWBERRY COUNTY RELAY ed. Tickets can be purchased by from Chapin starting at 6:45 all to join in to celebrate its ■ EASTER EGG HUNT spon- FOR LIFE is May 1-2 at New- calling Kevin and Sandra p.m. This performance will fourth anniversary begin- sored by Newberry Shrine berry High School, 7 p.m.-7 Friday, March 27 Wessinger at 945-9280 be in the fellowship hall and ning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, club and Amity Masonic a.m. (home); 422-7565 (cell); or the public is invited. ■ ANGEL FOOD PICK UP is 4-6 April 4. Lodge at Newberry Shrine ■ THE LAKE MURRAY ASSOCIA- 898-4485 (work) or by e-mail ■ TRINITY A.M.E. WOMEN’S ■ THE INVOLVED CITIZENS OF p.m. at Serenity Chapel, Club on April 11, 10 a.m.-1 TION presents the 2009 Pon- at [email protected]; MISSIONARY SOCIETY, 1338 HELENA COMMUNITY Speers Street, Newberry. will meet p.m. Egg hunt at noon. Food, toon Tour of Homes Satur- Mark and Cindy Gosnell at Greentree Road, Newberry, ■ THE NEHEMIAH PAVILION Saturday, April 4 at 5 p.m. at kids’ rides and petting zoo. day, May 9 on Lake Murray. 945-7106 (home) or by e-mail will host One Hundred MINISTRY CLASSES will begin the Helena Community Cen- ■ THE GREATER COLUMBIA Travel by pontoon boats to at [email protected] Women in Red, “Dancing at 216 Duckett Ave., Whit- ter. CHAPTER OF THE U.S. AMATEUR visit beautiful homes on the or by contacting the church with God” at 2:30 p.m. ■ NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY mire at 6 p.m. Class space is Ballroom Dancers Associa- lake. Pontoons depart from office at 945-7933. Raffle tick- SCHOOL limited, so register early. Call is having a Splash tion will hold a Silver Foxtrot Lighthouse Marina, Johnson ets for the afghan and POP Monday, March 30 Rev. Michele Smalls at 364- Into Spring Bash on Satur- (intermediate level) work- Marina Road, Ballentine. bracelets available or call 9166 or 537-6139 for more ■ 2009 MISS EASTER LILY PAG- day, April 4 starting at 7 a.m. shop on April 11 from 1:30 to Tours are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jackie Wise at 345-5841. with a community yard sale. informaiton. The text book EANT Prosperity Civic Center, 3:30 p.m. at the Barn (the Tickets are $30 each, avail- ■ THE WOMEN OF SHILOH will Anyone in the community and syllabus is available 250 School Road, Prosperity, Hugh Dimmery Memorial able the first week of April. host a prayer breakfast in can purchase a space in the upon registration. April 4. Ages include birth to Center), 680 Cherokee Lane For ticket information, call ■ observance of Women’s His- yard sale for $5 and keep all WORD CHURCH INTERNA- 17 and up. Pageant will in West Columbia. A second (803) 520-7509, or visit the tory Month at 9 a.m. at 431 the money they make. There TIONAL, where Yvonne Com- begin at 3 p.m. Part of the workshop in beginner/inter- LMA Web site: Lakemur- are spaces available by stop- mediate salsa will be held on rayassociation.com. Volun- ping by the school at 1829 May 9, also from 1:30 to 3:30 teers are always needed: Nance St. or contacting Reg- p.m. at the Barn. The cost for pontoon boat drivers, tour gie Wicker at 321-2670. each two-hour workshop is guides and others. Call ■ THE HOPEWELL A.M.E. $10. Go to Ginny Landis at (803) 520- CHURCH in White Rock will www.USADance.us for 7509 to volunteer. be having a Sing Out on NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY NEWBERRY COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 13, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the County Administration Building, 1309 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108, Newberry County will hold a public hearing concerning an application to be submitted to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Office of Grants Administration on or about May 4, 2009, for a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for regional planning grant funds to serve low and moderate income persons in the counties of Newberry, Fairfield, Richland, and Lexington. The planning grant will allow the Central Midlands Council of Governments a basic level of staffing to provide general technical assistance and pre-project planning for local governments related to the CDBG program from HUD. Central Midlands’ staff will also assist the Office of Grant Administration in the development of the State’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans. There will be no required local match for the grant from Newberry County. Beneficiaries will include all low and moderate income persons in Newberry County, Fairfield County, the incorporated portions of Lexington County and the incorporated portions of Richland County, except the City of Columbia. A copy of this CDBG regional planning grant application will be available at the office of the Newberry County Administrator at 1309 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108 during business hours starting May 1, 2009. This hearing and the matters to be discussed are subject to the provisions of the Newberry County Citizen Participation Plan, developed in anticipation of participation in the State of South Carolina’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, providing for the participation of the citizens of Newberry County in the planning and implementation of community and economic development projects which will involve CDBG Funds. The Citizen Participation Plan is available for review at the County Administration Building, 1309 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Persons with questions or comments concerning the public hearing or the Citizen Participation Plan may contact Mr. Wayne Adams, County Administrator, County Administration Building, 1309 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108, 803-321-2100. Newberry County does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted program or activities. Mr. Wayne Adams, County Administrator, County Administration Building, 1309 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108, 803-321-2100, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations. PAGE 14 ■ Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – THE NEWBERRY OBSERVER THE NEWBERRY OBSERVER – Wednesday, March 25, 2009 PAGE 15

in character to those found battle in a number of other such A recognized sites of the peri- Continued from page 6 od, can still be clearly seen silver leading to the creek cross- endowed with the discipline ing. Old Charleston Road, a song of mind their training and well-maintained packed experience provides. gravel road, closely parallels Newberry High Without the plunder the original roadbed of the School placed throughout heavily grown same name. Fighting at the second at the hardwood, undergrowth time could have ranged over State Winter and erosion common in soft an area of an acre or more Ensemble soil hilly areas, in order to from the creek crossing. Championship. locate battle artifacts, Chapter Secretary, Joseph SCSAR maintains there is Goldsmith, Ph.D. compiler ample evidence, even with of “The Official Comprehen- such materials, to proclaim sive Cambridge Compila- and document this as an tion” which includes a important site of American colony-by-colony compari- Revolutionary activity. son of revolutionary battles Persuasive evidence that and all South Carolina this is indeed the place of known official battles and Mine Creek crossing on Nov. major events of the Ameri- 3, 1775 follows. In an accept- can Revolution states: “…we ed pension petition by Patri- are now convinced that the ot John Abernathy for Revo- lost site has been found and lutionary War involvement we are also convinced that it is mentioned the crossing of will rarely if ever again be as Mine Creek on a bridge easy to find a ‘Lost battle Veterans, Senior News by thomas crisp alongside the old Charleston Site‘ from more than 234 Road during the Massacre. years ago. The location is Mine Creek has three tribu- about 17 air miles from the ECS 2009 UPDATE “stimulus” when they file SSA TRUST FUND UPDATE: we exclude the so-called taries that cross Old National Battlefield Park The new economic stimu- their 2009 and 2010 taxes We will soon learn how interest and IOUs in the Charleston Road. Two tribu- Entrance at Ninety-Six...or lus plan includes one-time will be to send more money the Social Security and Trust Funds, and we only taries are so small as to not about a day’s journey by cash payments and/or tax- back to the IRS. Anyone with Medicare Trust Funds are count the cold cash, the require a bridge, whereas wagons. The Coordinates credits for millions of Amer- additional questions should faring in what economists Social Security Disability the crossing alongside the are: 33.933N.: 81.7648 W.” icans whether they are contact the IRS. say is the worst economic and Medicare Part A Hospi- current bridge has very a working or retired. The plan Retirees: Most seniors - recession since the end of tal Insurance Trust Funds strong stream, evidenced by [Information sources: Coun- is complicated, and contro- that is retirees who receive World War II. The 2009 are already paying out more debris and the erosion and ty tax maps, Compatriot Joseph versial. Some say it is the Social Security (regular Social Security and Medicare in benefits than they have would indeed require a Goldsmith “SAR Chapter only way to pull the nation Social Security, disability Trustees annual reports are coming in. May well putting bridge for crossing. The Finds ‘lost’ Battle Site in Salu- out of recession. Others say Social Security and SSI), Vet- due. the country within three preservation of Old da County SC” and The Offi- we are mortgaging our chil- erans’ or Railroad Retire- Last year the Social Securi- years of a cash shortfall in Charleston Road as it now cial Comprehensive Cambridge dren’s future. Time will tell. ment benefits - will receive a ty Trustees reported that the the Social Security retire- exists is extremely impor- Compilation:, approved Revo- Regardless, here is how the one-time $250 payment (just year in which annual benefit ment program. Where will tant as it has followed the lutionary War pension record one-time cash payments once, not once in 2009 and costs exceed tax income the government get the cash original historic road. A for John Abernathy of Newber- and/or tax-credits will once in 2010). It will be sent would be 2017. But a recent to pay Medicare and Social comparison of the old ry District, Newberry County apply to you: automatically to these indi- article appearing in The Security benefits? How long 1817/1825 map to the cur- in the American Revolution by Wage-earners: The “Make viduals, they do not need to Washington Post says the can Americans reasonably rent county map and tax M. Foster Farley p 6, Memoirs Work Pay” provisions of the apply for this payment. Trustees now estimate that expect to borrow the trillions map reveals that the 1817 of the American Revolution by American Recovery and There is no income limits for may be within three years in needed to keep the pro- map shows only one cross- William Moultrie Vol. l, pp 97- Reinvestment Act (stimulus this payment, so all eligible 2011. The recession is speed- grams afloat without making of Mine Creek by 100, Documentary History of bill) will provide a refund- individuals are to receive it, ing the process. But the way ing the economy even Charleston Road therefore the American Revolution by able tax credit of up to $400 no matter their income. As in which the government worse? Social Security and indicating the largest cross- R.W. Gibbes, pp.209-210 and for working individuals and of now, SSA is saying all accounts for the Medicare Medicare may become the ing. The 1817 map shows an 222-224 and Drayton, vol. 2, p $800 for married taxpayers payments will be distributed hospital insurance and next Troubled Asset Relief intersection in the 54, GJWSCSAR investigators filing joint returns in both by May. Anyone with addi- Social Security trust funds Program. If lawmakers drag Charleston Road near the Compatriots- Phillip Adair, 2009 and 2010. For most tional questions should con- has lured Congress into put- their feet on fixing the fund- bridge which is likely to be Theron Drayton, Joe Gold- employees (who receive a tact SSA, VA, or Railroad ting off the highly con- ing problems, a cash crisis the current intersection of smith, Gary Griffith, Jim Liv- W-2 from an employer), the Retirement Board (whichev- tentious task of fixing the could force abrupt cuts and Old Charleston Road and ingston and Norm Pigeon, employer will automatically er agency they receive regu- programs. higher taxes. The Senior Cit- what is now Highway SC President GJWSCSAR.] make the withholding lar payments from). Consider: under current izens League (TSCL) recent- 121 (Johnston Highway). changes this spring, thereby Non-Social Security law, when the government ly urged Congress not to use The 1817 map shows a “dog The Sons of the American increasing take-home pay. Retirees: Government receives more in payroll Social Security payroll taxes leg” in the Charleston Road Revolution is an international Taxpayers who do not have retirees, including some fed- taxes than required to pay to provide a refundable just before crossing Mine society of males of proven taxes withheld by an eral Civil Service Retirement benefits, the excess is work credit, because it Creek. This “dog leg” is still descent from Patriots of the employer during the year System (CSRS) retirees do accounted for by means of a would drain money out of seen on the current county American Revolution. The will be able to claim this not receive any Social Secu- bookkeeping entry, and the the system that’s need to map and more importantly newly-formed Gen. James credit on their 2009 and 2010 rity. In addition to federal money promptly used for provide benefits for today’s (more pronounced) on the Williams Chapter is composed tax returns. This tax credit is retirees, there are also state other government spending. seniors. county tax map. There is of some 30 members and serves not available to all as it has and local government Uncle Sam then issues a spe- In addition, TSCL strongly strong physical site evidence Laurens, Newberry and Saluda income limits (phases out for retirees who work outside of cial “non-marketable” bond, supports measures that of the old road bed existing counties. For further informa- individuals with adjusted Social Security. The Senate or IOU, to the trust funds. would provide better protec- on the site in this “dog leg”. tion, please e-mail gross income (AGI) in excess Finance Committee, includ- Those bonds earn “interest.” tion for excess Social Securi- The old road bed, identical [email protected]. of $75,000, or $150,000 for ed a refundable $250 tax This makes it appear like ty payroll taxes, such as the married couples filing joint- credit for these individuals. the programs are fully fund- Social Security Lock Box Act ly). However, employers do This tax credit is to be ed on the books. But the (S.86) introduced by Senator not have access to an indi- referred to as the "Refund- interest earned by those David Vitter (LA). The pro- vidual's entire income, and able Tax Credit for Certain bonds is also just a book- posed legislation would pro- so individuals with multiple Federal and State Pension- keeping entry. hibit the government from jobs or married couples who ers, and is for tax year 2009. No real cash revenues using surplus Social Security file jointly and whose total At this time, we are waiting exist in a CD or bank some- revenues for anything other AGI income is higher than for further guidance from where to pay future benefits. than to pay benefits. the above income limits, will the IRS on how it is to be When revenues are insuffi- [Source: TSCL Social Securi- likely want to submit an implemented. cient to cover benefits, the ty & Medicare Advisor Mar updated W-4 form to their [Source: NARFE Legisla- government is supposed to 09] tive Department Jill Criss- employer to ensure high pay benefits using the FLAGS enough withholding-or their man comments 2 Mar 09] “interest” earned by the IOUs, and then the IOUs The American Legion Post themselves would be repaid. 70 has on hand American NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS In order to do this, though, flags, all of the military serv- the government would have ice flags, POW/MIA flags, FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF to transfer trillions of dollars and SC State flags. Contact a NEWBERRY COUNTY from the general budget rev- member of Post 70 to pur- enues. Except for very short chase flags; the cost is $5. School District Transfer applications for the periods in the 1970s and AMERICAN LEGION POST 70 1980s funding crisis, Con- 2009-2010 school year can be recieved and gress has never chosen to American Legion Post 70 completed at the Office of Student Services in fund Social Security benefits meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. For the former Learning Center through April 1, from general revenues. And here’s something more information, please 2009 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The nobody is talking about. If contact Thomas Crisp at 940- building is located at 3321 Main Street next to 2793. the Newberry County Career Center. The a good read. AMERICAN LEGION POST 24 deadline for accepting transfer applications IT’S ALL GOOD IN THE OBSERVER! American Legion Post 24 of Newberry meets on the will be April 1, 2009. second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

$01% UBLJOHZPVS CSFBUIBXBZ Emily Ann Ruff will be 6 on March 26, 2009. She will celebrate her birthday on Sunday, March 29 with family and friends. Emily is the daughter of Brad and Lauri Ruff. Her paternal grandparents are Barbara -JGFTIPVMEUBLFZPVSCSFBUIBXBZOPU$01%*GZPVBSFB DVSSFOUPSGPSNFSTNPLFSBOEIBWFCFFOEJBHOPTFEXJUI Ruff and the late Powell Ruff of Newberry. Her maternal grandparents t$01% are Tommy and Linda Morgan of Greenville, SC. Her great-grandparents t$ISPOJD#SPODIJUJT are Mrs. Marguerite Meetze of Greenville, SC; and Bobby and Ethel t&NQIZTFNB :PVNBZCFBCMFUPQBSUJDJQBUFJOBSFTFBSDITUVEZ5IJTTUVEZ Rawls of Pomaria and the late Mrs. Myrtle Ellen Ruff of Newberry. She XJMMEFUFSNJOFXIFUIFSBPODFBEBZEPTFPGNFEJDBUJPOXJMM is also the great great-grandaughter of Vinnie Rawls of White Oak JNQSPWFZPVSCSFBUIJOH Manor in Newberry. She has a big brother Morgan Folta and special "MMTUVEZSFMBUFEDBSFJTQSPWJEFE$PNQFOTBUJPO GPSUJNFBOEUSBWFMNBZCFBWBJMBCMF5PMFBSONPSF QMFBTFDBMM cousin Lauren Ruff that will help Emily celebrate her Hannah Montana birthday party! UNION PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH 864-427-1172 PAGE 16 Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – THE NEWBERRY OBSERVER

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—Staff photo by Kelly Snow GREAT PERFORMANCE — Mid-Carolina pitcher C.J. Edwards tossed a two-hitter in the Rebels’ victory against Gilbert. Edwards struck out 12 last night in his first start of the season. Rebels rally past Gilbert, 2-1 Edwards’ two-hit, 12K gem Bedenbaugh’s walkoff hit too much for state champs sets off wild celebration

Kelly Snow Kelly Snow Sports Editor Sports Editor

PROSPERITY — Mid-Carolina sophomore PROSPERITY — Will Bedenbaugh hit the pitcher C.J. Edwards wasn’t sure he’d get a ball so hard his mom cried — literally. chance to pitch last night. Sherry Bedenbaugh was in tears after her But he thought he had a 50-50 chance of get- son’s basehit in the seventh propelled Mid-Car- ting the ball, even though the Rebels have a olina to a 2-1 come-from-behind victory against loaded and experienced pitching rotation. defending 2-A state champion Gilbert last The lanky righthander took full advantage night in Prosperity. of the opportunity and led the Rebels to a The win lifted Mid-Carolina (5-0 overall, 3-0 thrilling 2-1 victory against defending 2-A Region III-2A) into sole possession of first place state champion Gilbert last night at home. in Region III-2A, a game in front of Gilbert and Edwards was masterful in the complete- Batesburg-Leesville. The Rebels will travel to game victory, giving up just two hits, while Batesburg-Leesville Friday night. striking out 12. “Any win in this region is a big win,” Interim “I came in and I was a little nervous, going coach Louie Alexander said. “Everybody goes up against a good team,” Edwards said. “I into the season thinking state championship, prayed and everything fell into place.” but everybody’s also thinking region champi- And nearly every pitch fell into place. onship. Everytime you step on the field every Edwards relied on his curveball to keep the Tuesday and Friday, you’ll see good teams. Indians’ bats off-balance for most of the game. This was a great baseball game with two very The sophomore struck out 10 after the third good teams.” inning, including a four-strikeout sixth inning. Will Bedenbaugh finished the game with The Indians only put the ball in play three three of the Rebels’ five hits, but none bigger times in the final three innings. —Staff photo by Kelly Snow than the one in the seventh. RIPPIN’ IT — Mid-Carolina’s Will Bedenbaugh had three hits, including the game- See EDWARDS, page 18 winner in the Rebels’ 2-1 victory against Gilbert last night. See WALKOFF, page 18 local sports roundup Bulldogs’ baseball, softball, golf fall to Batesburg-Leesville

Kelly Snow runs on seven hits. Stevens the tying and go-ahead run- Region III-2A power Bates- Ben Bledsoe paced the Sports Editor WOLVERINES NEARLY struck out seven and ners on, and their pitcher burg-Leesville 13-3 last ‘Dogs with a nine-hole 41. UPSET CARDINALS, 7-6 walked three. gets a call on strike three. night. The Newberry High base- Ethan Campbell paced Jonathan was phenomenal The Bulldogs will travel M-C SOFTBALL FALLS TO The Whitmire baseball GILBERT, 8-5 ball team dropped to 0-3 in team dropped to 0-9 on the Whitmire’s bats with three on the mound tonight. No to Strom Thurmond Friday Region III-2A with an 8-3 season with a hard-fought RBIs. Josh Pressley was 1- situation intimidates him. for a 6 p.m. game. The Mid-Carolina softball loss to Batesburg-Leesville 7-6 loss to Landrum last for-2 with three runs We are looking to stay at the team suffered an 8-5 loss at last night. scored. level we were tonight.” NHS GOLFERS DOWNED BY new region-rival Gilbert night. BATESBURG-LEESVILLE Lance Brehmer was 2-for- Freshman Jonathan “I’m so proud of our last night. 3 for the Bulldogs. guys,” Whitmire coach PANTHERS’ SOFTBALL The Newberry golf team Shannon Traylor was 2- Stevens was saddled with BLASTS BULLDOGS Newberry will be back in the loss for the Wolverines Chris Martin said. “They was knocked off by Bates- for-4, while freshman Jessi- action tonight when it hosts after giving up four earned rebounded to take on a top- The Newberry High soft- burg-Leesville 165-215 yes- Whitmire at 7 p.m. 3 Class A program. We had ball team fell to perennial terday. See ROUNDUP, page 18 NC softball improves to 4-0 in the SAC with sweep at Brevard

BREVARD, N.C. - The overall. The four victories in over the Tornados and Brown, to open the game. bases loaded single by seven strikeout perform- Newberry College softball conference play surpasses never relinquished it as Gatewood scored two bat- Angela Cataldo (Sumter, ance, while only allowing team continued their win- last year's win total of three Newberry put up five runs ters later, when Huckestein S.C.) scoring Hilbourn and five hits and one earned ning ways in the South in conference bouts. Picking in the first four innings doubled to right center giv- Huckestein, who both run. Atlantic Conference season up the victories for Newber- before Brevard scored in the ing NC the 1-0 lead. After reached on singles in the Leading Newberry in hits thus far as they breezed ry was Amanda Huckestein contest. Huckestein stole third base, inning. With a 4-0 lead was Hilbourn and Powell as through Brevard College (Port Charlotte, Fla.), who Newberry led off the first she was driven in by a Newberry added four more the duo teamed up for a 6- with a sweep of the Torna- pitched in both games. inning with two runs as Chelsie Hilbourn (Loris, runs in the game as they for-8 showing with a triple dos, 8-1 and 6-0. Game One: Newberry 8, Aissa Gatewood (N. S.C.) triple down the right rolled to an 8-1 victory. and a double. The pair of victories Brevard 1 Charleston, S.C.) reached field line. Earning the victory was moved the scarlet and gray The scarlet and gray second base on an error by NC added two more runs Huckestein, who moved to Courtesy of Newberry Col- to 4-0 in SAC play and 23-6 opened up an early lead the third baseman, Jennifer in the third inning with a 12-2 on the season, with her lege Sports Information THE NEWBERRY OBSERVER – Wednesday, March 25, 2009 PAGE 17

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The Rebels had runners in stole second to move into I walkoff scoring position in the first scoring position. I roundup three innings, but their best The Rebels got the break Continued from page 16 chance came in the second they needed when Continued from page 16 inning. Krishawn Holley reached His deep flyball over the Jeffrey Hentz walked to base after a throwing error ca Traylor finished with head Indians’ centerfielder lead off the inning and by shortstop Christopher three hits. The Rebels will Kellen Craft scored Bryan advanced to third on a steal Owings. Owings, an All- host Chapin tonight at 7 Cotney from second and and balk. State infielder and Universi- p.m. ignited a huge celebration Following an popout to ty of South Carolina commit on the field. the pitcher by Cody Page, dove in the hole for the NHS SOCCER PERFECT IN “I was just trying to find a Alex Bedenbaugh ham- grounder but bounced the REGION, EDGE TIGERS ball that I could put in the mered a pitch to deep center throw past the first base- The Newberry High boys’ gap,” Will Bedenbaugh that was caught. Hentz man. soccer team remains said. “They moved the jogged halfway down the Wise advanced to third on unbeaten in Region III-2A infield back so I wouldn’t be line and didn’t get back in the error and tied the game play after knocking off able to squeak on through. time to third to tag up. 1-1 on grounder to second Saluda 3-2 last night at (Assistant) Coach Clyde Blake Stuck struck out to by Hentz. home. (Livingston III) told us to end the inning and keep the NOTE — Mid-Carolina The Bulldogs got on the look to drive it to right cen- game scoreless. baseball coach Clyde Liv- board in the eighth minute ter and make them run.” “He thought it was (a ingston is on administrative when Carlos Osorio buried After bad at-bats in his home run),” Alexander leave and did not coach the a shot in the back of the net first two plate appearances, said. “He made a mental team in last night’s game. off an assist from Jairo Cotney came through in the mistake and he didn’t carry According to Alexander, the Samayoa. seventh inning. The senior it out into the field. We’ve school’s athletic director, The ‘Dogs doubled their infielder laced a 3-1 offering seen it before that some- Livingston’s leave is indefi- lead in the 24th minute down the third baseline for thing like that would carry nite. when Samayoa connected a one-out double. over and that didn’t hap- Alexander will be the with Cody Jacobs for a goal “(The assistant coaches) pen. I told him he wasn’t interim head coach, and last inside the 18-yard box. SWINGIN’ — have said that Bryan had the first person to ever do night’s game was his first as The Tigers cut the lead in The Newberry been swinging it pretty well that and he won’t be the coach. Alexander served as half six minutes later, but High School this season,” Alexander last.” an assistant and as head Newberry answered in the tennis team said. “He’s a gamer. He The Indians snapped the baseball coach at Whitmire 35th minute when Cesario hosted Mid-Car- struggled a little last year, scoreless tie in the fourth Community School. Arroyo scored on a shot olina yesterday. but he’s starting to get some inning on a single up the Details of the cause of from midfield. confidence. That was just a middle by Austin LaBoun- Livingston’s leave were not huge double. He’s a senior try. Gilbert held on to that released. Livingston has NA SOFTBALL DOWNED BY — Staff photos leader and you expect that lead behind outstanding won more than 400 games WARDLAW by Kelly Snow in big baseball games.” pitching from Jake Padgett as baseball coach at Mid- The Newberry Academy Mid-Carolina had oppor- until the sixth inning. Carolina and was the head softball team dropped its tunities to put runs on the Will Bedenbaugh led off coach of 1991 state champi- first game in league play board in each of the first the inning with a single onship team and the 2007 Monday when it fell to three innings. through the right side, and Upper State championship reigning SCISA Class A pinch runner Dontrae Wise team. champion Wardlaw, 9-0. The Eagles managed just Linda Lou Productions Presents one hit in the game and had Linda Lou Productions Presents several key errors. Newber- ry Academy pitcher Jessica Cole surrendered seven “THAT’S“THAT’S THETHE hits, with 14 strikeouts. I edwards ❝(M-C pitcher C.J. Edwards) had the Continued from page 16 most command of a curveball that I’ve ® ever seen in my life.❞ WAYWAY ITIT WAS”WAS” “That’s the best game by a pitcher that I’ve ever — Will Bedenbaugh caught,” Mid-Carolina catcher Will Bedenbaugh Mid-Carolina catcher said. “He had the most command of a curveball that I’ve ever seen in my life.” Alexander said. “He’s one of Alexander said. “He’s not The Indians lone run of those people that plays bet- going to overpower people, the game came on their first ter when he’s mad. Not but he competes well and hit. everyone is like that. He car- does all the things he has to After a walk to Austin ries his emotions on his do to succeed.” LaBounty in the fourth sleeve so you always know Edwards outdueled inning, Matt Stegall laced a where he stands. He’s a Gilbert’s Jake Padgett for the belt-high fastball up the fighter.” win. Padgett gave up just middle for an RBI single. Edwards is no stranger to five hits in the loss and The Indians eventually being on the mound in the struck out seven. had runners at first and big moment. “(Padgett) was domi- third, but Edwards got out He tossed a complete- nant,” Alexander said. “He of the jam by striking out game six hitter in a key located well all night. He Josh Tronco to end the region win last season threw his fastball for strikes, inning. against Emerald on the same he threw his curveball for Mid-Carolina interim day that scheduled pitcher strikes and he threw his coach Louie Alexander Cody Page was injured in a changeup for strikes. (Mid- believes that getting out of boating accident. Carolina) is a pretty good the fourth was the turning Edwards got the start in baseball team and he stuck it point in the game. game one of the district to us for seven (innings). He “He threw super up until championship and led the pitched a whale of a game, that point, but I think (the Rebels to a 3-1 victory. unfortunately one of those RBI single) made him mad,” “He’s a big-game pitcher,” two (pitchers) had to lose.”

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