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Vol. 161, No. 217 Wednesday, November 2, 2011 50¢ State receives a ‘D’ from March of Dimes for premature births and preventing unnecessary Dimes 2020 goal of 9.6 20.7 percent; the rate of Nation’s rate of premature births declines early c-sections so more percent. The U.S. preterm uninsured women is 24 per- babies can get a healthy birth rate is 12.2 percent, cent; and the rate of late COLUMBIA — South percent. babies,” Vince Ford, March start in life.” down from the peak of 12.8 preterm births is 10 percent. Carolina received a “D” “Although our state’s of Dimes Chapter Board The United States percent in 2006. Quality improvement pro- grade on the March of preterm birth rate did not Chair, said. “We are deter- received a “C” on the The Report Card infor- grams are key to lowering Dimes 2011 report card improve this year, the mined to find and imple- March of Dimes Report mation for the U.S. and preterm birth rates, accord- released Tuesday. The long term trend is mov- ment solutions to improve Card. Grades are based states is available online ing to the March of Dimes. March of Dimes 2020 goal ing in the right direction. the health of babies, such on comparing the state’s at: marchofdimes.com/pre- The March of Dimes South for preterm birth rates is 9.6 We will continue to work as improving access to and the nation’s 2009 pre- maturity. Carolina Chapter is: percent. South Carolina’s together with our part- health care coverage, help- liminary preterm birth rates In South Carolina, the See BIRTHS, Page 3 preterm birth rate is 14.5 ners for stronger, healthier ing women quit smoking, with the new March of rate of women smoking is County council meets in ‘A tremendous turnout’ special session

Union County Council will hold a special meeting today at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Jury Room at the Union County Courthouse to discuss contractual and legal matters, solid waste, communications and other Randall Liner has his blood pressure checked by matters. The public is invit- Wallace Thomson Hospital Coordinator of Nursing ed to attend. Operations/Public Relations Quanisha Savage. Derik Vanderford photo/Times Submit photos Free blood pressure Kaleb Garner samples his treats along the way as he gets a lift from his mom for Veterans Lakiesha Rice. Derik Vanderford photo/Times checks, vision screenings

Day tribute Halloween Downtown draws large number of trick-or-treaters By DERIK VANDERFORD Store Manager Gwinn [email protected] Ganzaroli said she wanted Veterans Day is Nov. Main Street Union him that there were as to promote senior well- 11 and The Union Daily was transformed into many if not more than All Belk stores host ness as a part of Senior Times needs your help trick-or-treat central the 1,420 little trick-or- a Senior Day the first Day, and local customers to honor Union County’s Monday afternoon during treaters who participated Tuesday of each month, are still in the process of veterans. Halloween Downtown. in 2010. but Belk of Union offers catching on. Each year, The Union Sponsored by the “It was a tremendous local seniors an added “The response has been Daily Times publishes Union County Chamber turnout,” Inman said. bonus. moderate,” Ganzaroli a Veterans Day tribute of Commerce and Inman also expressed Tuesday marked the said. “I think the word is to the men and women downtown businesses, his gratitude to the busi- 10th month in a row just now getting out that of Union County who Halloween Downtown nesses who participated in which Belk has pro- we do it consistently. We have served our country closes the section of Main in Halloween Downtown vided wellness services are providing a service on in the armed forces. The Street between the Union and to the children who for seniors in conjunc- the first Tuesday of every special section, which is County Courthouse and he described as well- tion with Senior Day month, and it’s free.” sponsored by Holcombe USC-Union to allow behaved and having fun. discounts. Not only do Ganzaroli also men- Funeral Home, features an assortment of little “I am grateful for the seniors receive discounts tioned that several of her the photographs of local ghosts, goblins and other participation of the chil- clothing and in-home associates have benefited veterans of the US Army, Halloween creatures to dren and for the partici- items and shoe, they can from the vision screenings Navy, Air Force, and roam the street getting pation of the businesses,” also take advantage of — conducted each month Marine Corps. candy and other treats Inman said. “I was espe- blood pressure checks by Damaron Anderson In order to honor from local merchants. cially impressed with all provided by Wallace of the South Carolina Union County’s veterans, Chamber Director the thank yous we got Thomson Hospital and Commission for the Blind however, we need the Torance Inman said from the children. They vision screenings provid- — by discovering they help of you, their fami- that while no count of were all extremely polite ed by the South Carolina had vision problems and lies. the number of children and cooperative and real- Commission for the going for treatment. Ladybug Kamryn Young is See VETERANS, Page 3 participating was kept ly seemed to enjoy them- Blind. See SENIORS, Page 3 this year, it appeared to selves.” ready to fill her basket. Derik Vanderford photo/Times Whitmire native named ‘Exceptional Pilot’ by Coast Guard Staff Report cutter and crew were at Naval a “Go Fast” narcotics smuggling Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, vessel during the same patrol. On Sept. 24, former Whitmire when word of the event spread. On Jan. 24, Cutter TAHOMA resident Lt. Cmdr. William Repositioning to Port Au Prince located a suspect vessel in inter- Strickland, US Coast Guard, was harbor, Strickland and his team national waters approximately given the Coast Guard Exceptional operated non-stop for the next 35 nautical miles East of Puerto Pilot Award for 2010. The award nine days; battling poor weather, Cabezas, Nicaragua. Strickland was presented to Strickland by unfamiliar mountainous terrain immediately launched and was Rear Adm. David Callahan at the and a decimated nighttime urban able to quickly locate the ves- Order of the Daedalion’s annual disaster area strewn with unlit sel. After a 30 minute chase, convention held in Dallas, Texas. towers and power lines. Ignoring Strickland was able to success- Coast Guard officials selected the immense personal risk and fully order the employment of 10 Strickland for this honor due his danger, LCDR Strickland and his rounds of .50 cal disabling fire heroic actions after the earth- crew were credited with saving from his MH-65C Dolphin heli- quake that devastated Haiti in 27 lives by MEDEVAC and sav- copter, stopping the vessel. The Jan.f 2010. Strickland was the ing or assisting hundreds more interdiction resulted in the arrest assigned Mission Commander for through the delivery of much- of four narcotics smugglers and Helicopter Interdiction Tactical needed water, medical personnel the seizure of more than 3,600 Squadron (HITRON) Aviation and supplies. pounds of cocaine with an esti- Lt. Cmdr. William Strickland (center) was presented the Guild of Air Detachment 10-05 assigned to US In addition to the Haiti relief mated street value of $28 million. Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) Masters Medal by the Master of Coast Guard Cutter TAHOMA efforts, Strickland was also See PILOT, Page 3 the Guild, Captain O.W. “Wally” Epton, and the guest of honor, Maj. at the time of the disaster. The responsible for the interdiction of Gen. David J. Scott. Photo submitted

Find us Today’s From today’s viewpoint TOMORROW’s Obituaries WEATHER Sponsors sought for Secret Santa onlinewww.uniondailytimes.com • George “Half-Pint” Adams, Sr. UNION 10/31/2011 100% recycled • Ida J. Farr newsprint The 22nd annual Secret Santa program for underprivileged children in Union LEXINGTON 10/27/2011 County is now underway! The program, sponsored by the Upper Room and Young • Laurie Jean Gregory Jenkins UNION 10/28/2011 Adult Sunday School Classes at Grace United Methodist Church, has a goal of serv- ing 480 children (ages 10 and under) this Christmas season. • George T. Ledford We are asking for people in our community to sponsor at least one child. Parents UNION 11/1/2011 have submitted a list of three gifts for each child and sponsors are asked to purchase Read them on Page 2 at least one of the gifts from the list but may purchase all three. Occasional Rain To subscribe, See Letter to the Editor, Page 4 HIGH LOW call 427-1234 60s 40s Annie’s mailbox 5 Crossword 6 Obituaries 2 Today in History 2 Find additional weather Inside Classified 8 Horoscope 6 Sports 10 Viewpoint 4 information in today’s Comics 6 Lifestyles 5 Television 5 Weather 2 Today edition on Page 2 The Union Daily Times Have a news tip for us? Call 427-1234 or e-mail us at [email protected] Wednesday,Reco November 2, 2011, Union,r S.C. — Paged 2 LOCAL WEATHER OBITUARIES

George “Half-Pint” Adams, Sr. Wednesday evening at the SR ters, Tina Farr Lindler (Marty) of Former National Guardsman Holcombe Funeral Home. Lexington and Sammie Rene UNION — Mr. George K. “Half- The family is at the home, 191 Haithcock (Joe) of White Rock; broth- Pint” Adams, Sr., 70, husband of Pasture Drive, Union. er, Sam J. Johnson (Ginny), of Aiken; Judy Heatherly Adams, of 191 SR Holcombe Funeral Home grandchildren, Brian (Heather), Pasture Drive, Union, passed away (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com) Brenna and Nikki Jones and Shelby suddenly Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 at and Mackenzie Lindler; great-grand- Ida J. Farr children, Branson and Calie Jones; Wallace Thomson Hospital. World War II veteran Mr. Adams was born in Union, and Ida’s special cousin who she con- SC, July 17, 1941, a son of the LEXINGTON — Funeral services sidered a sister, Cille Craig. late Bunyan “Bunt” Adams and for Ida Johnson Farr, 87, will be The family would like to thank Annie Mae Bentley Adams. He was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. all of Ida’s friends, extended fam- employed for 19 years with Dearbury 1, 2011 at Padgett’s Creek Baptist ily, Southern Care Hospice and all Oil Company in Spartanburg and Church of Union, SC. her very special friends at Southlake was a member of Bethlehem United Burial will follow in Village. Methodist Church. Mr. Adams the church cemetery. Online register Barr-Price, 803- served in the S.C. National Guard for The family will 356-4411. PRAYER 16 years. receive friends one Surviving in addition to his wife hour prior to the Laurie Jean Gregory Jenkins Read 2 Peter 1:5-11 know that wherever we are a daughter, Gail Adams Williford service and follow- Union Resident The psalmist wrote, are and whatever we do, and husband Hunter; three sons, ing the service in the UNION — Mrs. Laurie Jean “When I said, ‘My foot you care more for us than Kenny Adams and wife Mandy; church fellowship Gregory Jenkins, 64, 132 D Place, is slipping,’ your love, O we can care for ourselves. Johnny Adams and close friend hall. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Apt. D-2, Union, SC, died Friday Lord, supported me.” Amen. Wendy Duncan and Joey Adams and Monday at Barr-Price Funeral Home morning, Oct. 28, 2011, at her home. Psalm 94:18 (NIV) wife Amanda; a sister, Linda Adams and Crematorium Lexington Chapel. Born Aug. 14, 1947, a daughter of THOUGHT FOR THE Tucker and husband Tommy; a broth- Pallbearers will be Dan Burnett, the late Lawrence and Meryl Bigelow PRAYER: Dear heav- DAY: The ground of er, J.T. Adams and wife Delores, all Stephen Stone, Howie Hossburg, Jack Gregory. enly Father, help us to God’s love is sure footing. of Union; 11 grandchildren and four Taylor, Bobby and Robbie Sledge. She is survived by great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward three sons, Lawrence Mr. Adams was predeceased by Craig, William Russell Bishop, Mack French (Rebecca) of a daughter, Tina Marie Frost; and and Kenny Kingsmore. Union, SC, Shane TODAY IN HISTORY a great-granddaughter, Kyley Grace Memorials may be made to The French (Susan) Smith. Alzheimer’s Association, 3223 Sunset of Florida, James By The Associated Press rate had shot up to 5.4 Funeral services will be held Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169 Jenkins III (Nicole) Today is Wednesday, percent in Oct. 2001. 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 at or Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, of Tennessee; one Nov. 2, the 306th day of Five years ago: The SR Holcombe Funeral Chapel con- 843 Old Buncombe Road Union, SC brother, Thomas 2011. There are 59 days Rev. Ted Haggard ducted by Rev. Ray Harold Belue. 29379. Gregory of Rhode Island; one sis- left in the year. resigned as president of Burial will be in Bethlehem United Mrs. Farr, passed away Thursday, ter, Sheilaugh Bivilbilis of Rhode Today’s Highlight in the National Association Methodist Church Cemetery. Oct. 27, 2011. Born in Sedalia, SC, Island; 12 grandchildren; and one History: of Evangelicals after Active pallbearers will be Jason she was the daughter of the late Irene great-grandchild; and her companion, On Nov. 2, 1861, a man said they’d had Mobley, Shawn Haney, Aaron Jeter Johnson and Sam Johnson. She Ted Davis. during the Civil War, sexual trysts together Heatherly, Bradley Heatherly, Rick was a member of Padgett’s Creek Memorial services were held President Abraham (Haggard later confessed Howard and Tommy Haney. Baptist Church, a US Navy Veteran Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at noon at Lincoln relieved Maj. he was guilty of sexual The staff of Dearbury Oil of World War II and retired from the The Lewis Funeral Home Chapel Gen. John C. Fremont immorality). Company are asked to serve as Columbia College Post Office. with Rev. Bob Grant officiating. of his command of the Surviving are her son, Robin E. See HISTORY, Page 9 Honorary Pallbearers. 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THE QUESTION: With Lent beginning Wednesday, what will you give up? THE RESPONSE: • Chocolate: 0 • Other: 20 • Nothing: 44

Question for the week of March 7: Do you plan on watchng any of the March Madness games? • Yes: VOTE NOW! • No: VOTE NOW! —Each week we feature a short answer, poll question which Observer reporters have asked of citizens. —Have your own question you want asked? E-mail [email protected] with “Poll Q” in the subject line. —To vote, go online at www.newberryobserver.com or stop in at our front desk in our Main Street office. You can also “like” The Observer’s page on Facebook by clicking? the thumbs up sign and vote there. Rural Summit and Irish Fling Great events are becom- ing “Situation Normal” in Newberry. She is an author and a writer Last Monday, it was the South Carolina Rural When I arrived in Newberry I some- he was true to his promise. Summit, held this year at times called myself a writer. Other times In addition, I was offered our Firehouse Conference I said I was an “author wannabe,” but By Miriam Bradley the opportunity to be on Center. never an author. However, since coming WKDK and Leslie Moses Miriam Bradley is a children’s author origi- This year marked the here I have become both. I can confi- nally from South Dakota. She and her hus- from The Observer came first time since 2004 that dently say, “I am an author and a band Bruce Bradley make their home in calling, asking to do a our Governor was pres- writer.” Newberry. human-interest article. ent. By Ted Smith This is the culmination of 13 years of After my co-worker, Miss Yes, that is correct, our and Melissa Leitzsey effort. It is the result of a God-given gift Mona, mentioned my book to a friend from one of the Governor Nikki Haley The Union Daily Times/Union, S.C., Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Newberry County Chamber of Commerce for chatting and sharing stories. It was inspired by my local schools, I had a call asking me to come speak on 3 came to Newberry and grandparents and encouraged by my family and the writing process. talked to a full house of This year, the weather friends. It was tweaked by my writer’s group in South This spurred me to develop a PowerPoint presenta- guests in our Conference looks to be ideal, the Dakota. My husband — totally believing in my poten- tion that I have enjoyed taking into several schools. Center. bands are great, restau- tial authorship — caught the vision of my mystery se- Now I am going to Girl Scout troops with the presenta- Governor Haley spoke rants will be buzzing, and ries and agreed to infuse the project with the needed tion. Such wonderful opportunities. I was amazed and of her rural roots and the stores will remain open start-up funds. humbled. challenges faced in for shoppers, so don your All of those were essential but there is an added influ- Last spring I wanted to start writing a column. today’s world of economic green and come have ence that God chose to use. Through a series of events which I call “acts of God”, I upheaval. some good old Irish fun. The South has a rich history of writers and offers was reconnected with Leslie Moses and she offered the One of our guests told A “Kids Zone” will be many more opportunities for writers to learn and information that The Observer was looking for a me, “I have always located near Memorial gather. And Newberry itself has been incredibly sup- columnist. wanted to visit Newberry; Park. portive and encouraging to my writing career. I had an idea and they liked it. Voila! Here we are. it is so charming and you Music by Linda Burce Even beforeTodd Johnson, my firstBilly Lollis, book Eric came Brock andout, Joe Randy Traylor at BooksTony Westermeyer,Recently, Micah because Westermeyer, of Ronthe Harsha, column IThird had place the finishers opportunity were Rudy Smith, Lee Bradley, placed first in the Pink Tee Golf Tournament with a score and Jimmy Moss finished second at 8 under par. James Price, Jerry Wilbanks and Virgil Taylor. can rest assured that I will and Ron will be 6-8 p.m. on Main promised that if it was published, he would to speak to the AAUWPhoto bygroup, Kevin Boozer prompting the creation Photo by Kevin Boozer of 9 under par. return in the future.” on the square. sell it. He would also let me have a Photobook by Kevin signing. Boozer Oh, Our visitors were so im- In Astwood Park, the my! Such a dream. When the dream became a reality I See MIRIAM, page 8 pressed, I would not be local band “Grand Illu- surprised to see many of sion” will perform from 6- Birthdays, golf tournaments and a helping a firefighter them make return visits, 8 p.m. and from 8-10 p.m., Birthdays, an anniversary and community and church events and soon. you can hear the music of Hello everyone, Lots of will benefit the WCS base- good cause. Chrystal is a day prior to the Halloween This week, on Friday Newberry College’s Hello localeveryone, news, so lets Happy Gottrocks ball team. wishesbreast to cancer the survivor,families and ofCarnival & Chili Cook Off, evening from 6 p.m. until “Modern Disruption.” St. Patrick’sThe BirthdayDay ! LotsFairy ofdo WHO, WHAT, WHEN & Funds For A FirefighterCassie she Maestated “IBoyd. want to She give isI don’t have my crystal closing, you are invited to Oh yes, Newberry Col- his thing. Considering the — Whitmire Volunteersurvived back all byof the her $600 10 raised chil- ball. I have been always local newsbusy Halloween on the weekend, way, Firefighter and Columbia to Self Memorial Cancer intuitive, but not quite with another great event, Irish lege students will also do after weGottrocks send is tired out from our cos- WHERE OF WHITMIRE Fire Department memberdren, Center grandchildren in Greenwood and the clarity some psychics Fling, in downtown New- “Face Painting” on Main tuming with the round of Bradley Boyter, was great-grandchildren,the because they were soand possess in predictions. birthday wishes from By CASSIE J. FOWLER berry. Street. parties he attended. victim of a recent fireone that brother.good to me Her when daughterI had my So I will just say, I know Gottrocks TheBirthdays Birthday destroyed his home and radiation and treatments.” this blast will be done in Whitmire is Sylvia Fairy. Happy Birthday Wishes Number 5 - Smith and Charlenemost of its contents.Ram- A fund Chrystal wants to thank “Whitmire-style: Delicious to Dena Dillard, Nancy has been set up by membersWhitener sponsors Rebecca owner Brandon ofFood will be served and a Happy Birthday to LomasMrs. Willie Tyrek Christine Davis, andThe Firstsey Christie.Baseball Williamson, Joie Jarvis. Lawson, and Ms. Peggy Team Golf Tournament is of the WVFD. DonationsSylvia’s and PeggyS&A Brickwellin Whitmire. and good time will be had by Ronnie Samantha Garner, Harris, Sadie Betty your Aunt Kathy “Belle” Happy Anniversarycan be made forto Bradley everyone who made dona- all,” especially children and Cook (Culbertson) Hefner. Saturday, Nov. 5, Whitmire The families of Clarence Erwin, myBrock, brother Rhonda TerrellGrehory, DavisMrs. Lawson from is survived your MomGolf Course.Rachel Tee time is and at any First Charles Citizens Bank. tions or played in the tour- youth. Hunter, survivors include E. FowlerChris III, Crumpton.Virgil Taylor, To our andby her Sister daughter, Sharon. Synthia, To9 oura.m., and entry fees are Contact for information is nament. Meanwhile, I am also former residents Louie son Gary, grandchildren $25 for members,Wallen. $30 for Micheal Thomas at 803-his sisters,And the Virginia winners are: Boyd,First mentally preparing for a trip Nancy Brock, Anita Sil- former residents and Jenkins, David Grant, and great children. She was non-members. TheThis familyis a 924-6379. and friends BessiePlace Crosby Team — and Billy brotherLollis, to the Perry Music Festival vers, GeorgeConnie “Smokey”C. Dellinger, childhoodpredeceased by two friends sons, Captain’s and Choice match. The recent Second Eric Brock, Joe Taylor, in Perry, GA on this same of Taylor Chapman ask Bud Hunter of Whitmire, Sharon C. Matthews. classmates:Curtis and Jeff. Sam Lake,Cash prize for first place, Annual Pink Tee Golf Todd Johnson; Second eve. The Perry Fest is also Alverson, Anniversary Eddie Peggy was a former Wolverine baseballfor special t-shirts, prayers.Tournament was a success- Place Team — Jimmy on the day of Whitmire’s “Moates” Bledsoe.We send ourSpecial Happy Jonathan Boyce, Kathy On a sad note,ful event. we send Moss, Micah Westermeyer, Halloween So I will depend Whitmire resident and caps, golf balls, tees are I See CASSIE, page 8 wishes toAnniversary Youth WishesBaseball to Mr. BraggWhitmire Fricks, High graduate. Anne Brocksome of theour various sympathy prizes Twenty-two and best golfers Tony Westermeyer, and on YOU for news. This DENNY KOENDERS And Mrs. Arnold Duncan. She is survived by her chil- to be awarded. Contact per- signed up to play Oct. 22 at Ron Harsha; Third Place was the first time I have PUBLISHER Sympathy And Best dren, Connie C. Dellinger son is Coach Martin. He the Whitmire golf Course. Team — Rudy Smith, Lee missed coverage the fes- [email protected] Wishes The Newberryand Tal Culbertson,Observer and prints can beletters reached on at 803-924- issues ofChrystal public Harsha concern. and her Bradley, James Price, Jerry tivities in over seven years. On a sad note, we send several grandchildren. 0280 or the school, leave daughter Amy Edourds Wilbanks, Virgil Taylor. Send your Halloween pics LEESA CHAVIS CIRCULATION Have They should be brief, no longer than 300 words. Letters need not our sympathy andbe besttyped butUpcoming must Community be a signed message, original 803-694-3400. and include coordinated full name, the tournament along Well my dear readers, and news to: news2cassie@ [email protected] wishes to the families of Events All proceeds from tourney again this year, and it for a at this writing, on a week- yahoo.com CINDY PITTS with address and daytime telephone number (not published). We STAFF WRITER Your reserve the right to edit all submissions for length, content and [email protected] clarity. Contact us at 276-0625, or by fax: 276-1517. The e-mail Outcomesad- Initiative collabora- NATALIE NETZEL STAFF WRITER Say dress is: [email protected] tive. This initiative includes the Pilot BIRTHS Continued from Page 1 [email protected] Continued from Page 1 March of Dimes Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait campaign BRANDI RIDDLE SALES REPRESENTATIVE • Collaborating with the which encourages physicians and Strickland was also pre- [email protected] Department of Health and expectant moms not to schedule sented with the prestigious Human Services and the SouthCONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES elective inductions or c-sections Masters Medal from the MARY WATSON SALES REPRESENTATIVE Carolina Hospital Association before 39 weeks of pregnancy. Guild of Air Pilots and Air [email protected] County Councilto engage hospital partners toArea III • Dwight Lane Facebook.com/scmarchofdimes.State Senator Navigators (GAPAN) at a ceremony held at Guildhall MICHELLE CROMER • Edgarreduce Baker the rate of elective induc276-2696- 694-4915 com Senator Ronnie Cromer CLASSIFIEDS, LEGALS, tions before 39 weeks. Each year, the South Carolina in London, England, District 1 • Ike Bledsoe • Michael Thomas Thursday, Oct. 27. The BILLING • Funding a ChapterHome: of the 364-3950March of Dimes Office:CenteringPregnancy® 694-2368 grant atArea I 924-6379 Masters Medal is awarded [email protected] investsSenate: more 803-212-6330than $1.5 mil- for outstanding courage or • StevenGreenville C. Stockman Hospital System —694-2803 • Cassie Fowler lion in mission initiatives state- LINDA SMITH this program is a group approach Business: 276-0990 devotion to duty in the air. RECEPTION District 2 • Leepalsy, Attaway intellectual disabilities and tion694-2292 of preterm birth. wide, including research grants to prenatal care and has been In the 80-year history of [email protected] Home: 364-3693 others. Even babies born just November is Prematurity and local community services. shown to reduce preterm birthArea II • Crystal Harsha GAPAN, this is the first a few weeks early have higher Awareness Month and the ThroughState theseHouse program services, time that this award has • Buddyamong Livingston participants. 803-954-7083 694-2780 rates of hospitalization and ill- release of the annual Premature theRepresentatives March of Dimes continues been given to a US Coast Mailing Address: P.O. Box 558, District 3• Investing more than• Gregg Taylor ness than full-term infants. At Birth Report Card is part of the working to prevent birth defects Guard pilot. $450,000 in community grants • David Tribble Jr., Dis- Home: 276-2566 Arealeast VI 39 weeks of pregnancy Prosperitymonth’s awareness-buildingCouncil and infant death, reduce South Strickland has more Newberry, S.C. 29108 to fund smoking cessation pro- • Kirksey Koon 276-8522are critical to a baby’s health activities.• Derek This Underwood— year, for the first Carolina’strict 15 premature birth rate, than 19 years of active grams, and to help women gain because many important organs, time, a World Prematurity Day increaseWork: access 803-212-6890 to prenatal care duty service with the Coast Phone: 803-276-0625 • Fax: 803-276-1517 Districtaccess 4 to health insurance and to mayor including the brain and lungs, are will be observed on Nov. 17 by and educate men and women Guard in addition to three Work: reduce321-6182 late preterm births. City Council 364-4546 Home: 864-905-7615 not completely developed until the March of Dimes along with about having healthy babies. years as a member of the Please visit: www.newberryobserver.com Home: 321-0115• Promoting our Healthy• Foster Senn—mayor • G.W. “Billy” Dawkins then. organizations in Africa, Europe, The• March Walt ofMcLeod, Dimes is Districtthe South Carolina Air Guard. Babies are Worth the Wait/39 • Les Hipp 405-9004• The March of Dimes says and364-2225 Australia. An estimated 13 leading40 nonprofit organization He is a 1989 graduate of The Newberry Observer (USPS384000) is published tri- weeks education campaign to District 5 • LeMontits 2020 preterm Glasgow birth goal can million• Allen babies Gallman are born preterm for pregnancy and baby health. Whitmire High School and weekly, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by The Newberry expectant moms. Little Mountain office: be achieved by a combination of and of those one million die as a With chapters nationwide, the son of Jerry Strickland Home: 321-0011• Offering Healthy BabiesDistrict 1 364-4425 of Whitmire and the late Observer, 1716 Main St., Newberry, S.C. 29108. Office hours activities: giving all women of result of their early birth, accord- the345-1538 March of Dimes works to Office:Healthy 345-4705 Business, a no cost,276-8353 • Chad Hawkins Brenda Ellison. He is mar- are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Periodicals postage paid at childbearing age access to health ing to an October 2009 March of improveHouse the health of of Representa-babies by • Bill onlineWaldrop wellness program for ried to the former Whitney • Zebbiecare coverage; Goudelock fully implement- Dimes364-5031 report on the global toll of preventing birth defects, pre- Newberry, S.C. 29108. POSTMASTER: Send address changes employers. tives: 803-734-3276 Wardlaw of Simpsonville. District 6 Districting proven 3 interventions to preterm• Mike birth. Hawkins mature birth and infant mortal- • Preterm birth, birth before They have two sons, John to The Newberry Observer, P.O. Box 558, Newberry, S.C. Home: 276-2477 276-8777reduce the risk of an early birth, 364-3392Locally, on Nov. 10, the March ity. OnHome:945-7461 November 17, 2011, the 37 weeks completed gestation, and Connor. He is the 29108. Subscriptions are non-refundable. Reproduction of all such as not smoking during preg- of Dimes, along with the South March of Dimes and its global • Johnis Caldwella serious health problem that• Gregg Summer brother of Jeff and Jaime nancy, getting preconception and Carolina Hospital Association partners will observe the first- matter herein is prohibited without the express consent of the Districtcosts 7 the United States more thanDistrict 4 Little Mountain Town of Peak Strickland of Union, Ben early prenatal care; progesterone and South Carolina Department ever World Prematurity Day publisher. No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for $26 billion annually, according Council Lewis Shealy—mayor and Heather Nelson and Home: 276-5328 276-5530treatments for women who are of Health and Human Services to raise awareness that preterm to the Institute of Medicine. It Cory Sapp of Whitmire. omission or errors occurring in advertisements, but corrections • Thomasmedically eligible;Louis Boydavoiding mul- will• Buddybe hosting a press Johnson— confer- birth 945-7565is a serious problem world- The Stricklands current- is the leading cause of newborn will be made, at no additional cost in the next issue following, School Board Districttiples from5 fertility treatments, mayorence which will include hospi- wide. For the latest resources and ly reside near Savannah, death, and babies who survive an Council meets the second avoiding medically unnecessary tal representatives from across information, visit marchofdimes. GA where Strickland is when attention is directed to them. • Hughearly Gray— birth often face the risk of405-9377 345-9100 Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at Town c-sections and inductions before the state along with maternal com or nacersano.org. 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Ledford, 396 Wofford Billy T. Ledford (Susan), Elizabeth Birch (Kevin) deceased by two broth- Cook. OBITUARIES Road, Gaffney, SC, Randy Ledford (Linda), of Greenwood, Jameson ers, Carlisle Ledford and Visitation will be held Continued from Page 2 passed away Tuesday, all of Union, and Mark Knox of Spartanburg and Arthur Ledford; and a sis- immediately following the Nov. 1, 2011 at Ellen Ledford (Cheryl) of Carol Brunson (William) ter, Madeline Broderick. service. The family received Sagar Nursing Home in Spartanburg; six grand- of Spartanburg; a step- Graveside services will The family is at their friends Sunday, Oct. 30, Union. children, Jennifer Ledford grandson, Rodney Hill be held 2 p.m. Thursday, respective homes. 2011, at the funeral home Mr. Ledford was born of Spartanburg, Brittany of Spartanburg; and six Nov. 3, 2011 at Oakland SR Holcombe Funeral from 5-7 p.m. in Chesnee, SC, April 15, Ledford of Union, Andrea great-grandchildren. Cemetery in Gaffney con- Home (www.holcombefu- The family is at the 1927, a son of the late Thompson of Union, Mr. Ledford if pre- ducted by Rev. Wayne neralhomes.com) home, 132 D Place, Apt. Simpson and Guyneta D-2, Union, SC 29379. Feagan Ledford. He was The Lewis Funeral the retired owner, opera- Home has charge of the tor of Duncan Road • Whiplash? • Back Pain? ATTENTION arrangements. Produce in Union and Mr. Sign the guest register Produce in Spartanburg. • Auto Accident? • Headaches? Union and Jonesville Memorial Gardens at lewisfuneralhomeofu- Mr. Ledford was a veteran • Neck Pain? • Arm/Leg Pain? nion.com of the US Navy, having Easiest way yet to own a pre-need lot served in World War II. George T. 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Office Building discourage the protests, they have mind something journalist Daniel Although the message of the The Union Daily Times re- While the Occupy protests resorted to freezing out the pro- Kurtzman asked years ago. “When Occupy protests is somewhat servesWashington, the right D.C. to 20510reject anyPH: letter. (202) 224-6121 are an encouraging sign that testers by confiscating their elec- the government…begins to stamp muddled at times, they do under- THE UNION DAILY Americans are not completely tric generators and the fuel that out the freedom of dissent that score the fact that the state of the TIMESU.S. Sen. STAFF: Lindsey Graham Ext. oblivious to the creeping despo- runs them. is the hallmark of a democratic nation has not improved in the 30 GeorgeC-1 Russell Fain Office Building 12 Interim General Manager tism that is overtaking the nation, Police in Oakland used tear society,” he wrote, “can there be years since Gross penned those [email protected], D.C. 20510 time alone will tell whether the gas canisters, rubber bullets, sound any turning back?” Indeed, these words. In fact, it has grown worse, CharlesPH: (202) L.Warner 224-5972 15 Editor Occupy Wall Street movement and cannons and flash bang grenades attempts by police to stifle the var- from economic concerns to threats [email protected] JoeCongressman Pettit Trey Gowdy25 its companion protests throughout to disperse the Occupy Oakland ious Occupy protests serve only to our civil liberties, an increas- Sports1237 EditorLongworth House Of- the country amount to anything [email protected] protest. An Iraq War veteran, to reinforce what Bertram Gross ing military presence in our daily Derikfice Building Vanderford 17 more than an expression of discon- Staff Writer 24-year-old Scott Olsen, who was warned against in his 1980 book, lives, and the rise of a police state [email protected], D.C. 20515 tent on the part of the 99 percent taking part in the protest, was Friendly Fascism: The New Face enhanced by a surveillance com- JuliaPH: Garmon (202) 225-6030 18 Lifestyles with the so-called 1 percent. struck in the head with a police of Power in America: plex that invades virtually every [email protected]: (202) 226-1177 TiffanyGreenville Lancaster office: 104 11S. What has been made clear, projectile. His skull was fractured Faceless oligarchs sit at com- aspect of our lives. Circulation Manager however, by the naked aggression and he was listed in critical con- mand posts of a corporate-govern- Gross, a presidential adviser, [email protected] St., Suite 801, Greenville, CaseySC 29601. Boyea 16 of the corporate-state against these dition due to his brain swelling. ment complex that has been slow- warned that the rise of friendly Advertising sales [email protected] protesters is that the 1 percent is When protesters came to his aid, ly evolving over many decades. In fascism would be a subtle progres- WhitneyGov. Nikki Kennedy R. Haley 19 Advertising sales protected by its own security force they were driven back by a flash efforts to enlarge their own powers sion. As Gross noted, “Anyone [email protected]. Box 1773 — the police — funded ironically NoraColumbia, Vanderford S.C. 29201 10 bang grenade. and privileges, they are willing to looking for black shirts, mass par- Front Desk/Classified enough by the very 99 percent Police in Atlanta rounded up have others suffer the intended or ties, or men on horseback will [email protected]: (803) 734-2100 HOWWEB SITE:TO CONTACT against whom they are waging war more than 50 protesters who had unintended consequences of their miss the telltale clues of creeping OFFICIALS: www.scgovernor.com with pepper spray, rubber bullets, been camped out in a city park institutional or personal greed. For fascism… In America, it would be Hereʼs how to contact na- tional and state elected officials: tear gas and other instruments of as part of Occupy Atlanta, while Americans, these consequences super modern and multi-ethnic — President Barack Obama Lt.The Gov. White Ken House Ard compliance. police in Philadelphia arrested 15 include chronic inflation, recurring as American as Madison Avenue, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington,P.O. Box 142 D.C. 20510 For example, in a September individuals engaged in a sit-in in recession, open and hidden unem- executive luncheons, credit cards, PH:Columbia, (202) 456-1414 S.C., 29202 U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint 2011 incident, the New York protest of police brutality as part of ployment, the poisoning of air, and apple pie. It will be fascism 825PH: Hart (803) Senate 734-2080 Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 police responded to Occupy Wall Occupy Philadelphia. San Diego water, soil and bodies, and, more with a smile. As a warning against PH:WEB (202) SITE: 224-6121 www.ltgov.sc.gov Street protesters by throwing peo- U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Police arrested 44 protesters at important, the subversion of our its cosmetic façade, subtle manip- StateC-1 Russell Sen. Harvey Office Building S. ple to the ground and using pep- Washington, D.C. 20510 Occupy San Diego, confiscating constitution. More broadly, conse- ulation, and velvet gloves, I call it PeelerPH: (202) Jr. 224-5972 per spray on nonviolent protesters all personal belongings and all quences include widespread inter- friendly fascism. What scares me Congressman Trey Gowdy 1237213 Gressette Longworth Building House Of- trapped behind a barricade. The fice Building supplies and food that had been vention in international politics most is its subtle appeal.” Washington,Columbia, S.C. D.C. 29202 20515 NYPD have since become savvier. PH: (202) 225-6030 donated. through economic manipulation, See WHITEHEAD, Page 8 FAX:PH: (803) (202) 212-6430 226-1177 Greenville office: 104 S. Rather than using brute force to These police tactics bring to covert action, or military invasion. Main St., Suite 801, Greenville, SCState 29601. Sen. Creighton Gov. Nikki R. Haley ColemanP.O. Box 1773 Columbia, S.C. 29201 PH:P.O. (803) Box 142734-2100 WEB SITE: www.scgovernor.comColumbia, S.C. 29202 Lt.PH: Gov. (803) Ken 212-6180 Ard P.O. Box 142 Paulson’s plaintive plea for understanding Columbia, S.C., 29202 StatePH: (803) Sen. 734-2080 Shane Martin WEB SITE: www.ltgov.sc.gov By Jim Hightower on the virtue of accumu- example of plutocratic Wow — 100 jobs in a that, “Instead of vilify- StateP.O. Sen.Box 142 Harvey S. PeelerColumbia, Jr. S.C. 29202 Who’s the most befud- lated wealth. Although he excess. Taxes from bil- city of over 8 million ing our most successful 213 Gressette Building dled Wall Streeter of all? Columbia,— or — S.C. 29202 raked in nearly $5 billion lionaires like him, he people. businesses, we should PH:501 (803)Gressette 212-6430 Building The richest guy on the in personal pay last year says, are “providing huge Thanks, John. Our be supporting them and State Sen. Creighton ColemanColumbia, S.C. 29202 Street. P.O. Box 142 (the largest single haul in benefits to everyone in economy wouldn’t be the encouraging them.” Columbia,PH: (803) 212-6100S.C. 29202 In assessing the Wall Street history) from our city.” same without you. Isn’t it sad to hear PH: (803) 212-6180 StateState Sen.Rep. ShaneMike Anthony Martin spreading public protest rigged Wall Street casino Besides, he points out When it comes down John cry? But, then, he P.O. Box 142 Columbia,414-B Blatt S.C. Office 29202 Building against the rampaging games, he asserts that the that he’s not merely a bil- to it, all that Paulson’s does have $15 billion in — or — 501P.O. Gressette Box 11867 Building greed of today’s financial amassing of wealth itself lionaire, but also a “job clique really wants is a net worth to dry those Columbia, S.C. 29202 PH:Columbia, (803) 212-6100 S.C. 29211 elite, John Paulson turns serves the public good. creator,” as Republican little love, a small show tears. State Rep. Mike Anthony 414-BPH: (803) Blatt 734-3060 Office Building out to be as confused as a It’s unfair, Paulson leaders prefer to call cor- of gratitude for all that P.O. Box 11867 Columbia,Union address: S.C. 29211322 Mt. Ver- goat on Astroturf. PH: (803) 734-3060 scolds, that protesters porate chieftains these the richest 1 percent is Jim Hightower is a nonUnion Road, address: Union, S.C.322 29379;Mt. Ver- non Road, Union, S.C. 29379; Oh, he gets that the demonstrated in front of days. Paulson brags that doing for us 99 percent radio commentator, writ- PH:PH: (864)(864) 427-3023.427-3023. people’s anger is directed his 28,000-square-foot, his hedge fund “has cre- of Americans by making er, and public speaker. Find us at hedge fund profiteers $15-million mansion on ated over 100 high-pay- themselves ever-richer. 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I keep a current Syndicate Web page at grandsons, ages 9 and 10, lasagna in disposable foil fabulous. I don’t use artifi- HEALTHY FRUIT printout in my purse so that www.creators.com. since the parents died in an accident four years ago. They are both good boys. COMMUNITYCalendar The problem is Lenny’s favoritism. One boy The Community WHITMIRE HIGH THE 5K RUN/ bread, canned items, the Backcountry.” For has everything: a smart Calendar is printed daily. SCHOOL CLASS OF WALK FOR KEVIN breakfast items, and other more information, contact phone, a TV, a sunny cor- Prices are not printed in the 1981 will hold their 30th BREWINGTON will be held sweets. Museum Director Nannie ner bedroom, cool clothes calendar. Send your events anniversary reunion dinner at 8:30 a.m. Meeting at NOVEMBER 26 Jefferies at 596-3501. to jgarmon@heartlandpub- at 6 p.m. at Steven W.’s Union County Fairgrounds. UHS CLASS OF 1986 THE SPARTANBURG and great Christmas and lications, leave message at Downtown Bistro, 1100 Late registration will be at is planning a 25th reunion REGIONAL HISTORY birthday gifts. You can 427-1234, ext 18, or post Main Street, Newberry. 8 a.m. Registration forms for Nov. 26 and is seek- MUSEUM at the Chapman hear the love in Lenny’s for free at www.uniondaily- Payment is due night of can be picked up at YMCA, ing addresses for several Cultural Center is pleased voice when he talks about times.com the dinner. For cost and to Elaine’s Dance Studio and classmates. If you have to announce free admis- that child. Not so with NOVEMBER 3 make reservations, contact at Twist and Shout. For all not received information or sion for the first weekend the other boy. That child PRUDENCE LODGE Randall Frye (orangepal- questions call Erika Song at know of a classmate who (Thursday, Friday, and lives in a large, unpainted #139 will hold their regular [email protected]) or 426-8262. has not, please contact. Saturday) of each month for and windowless storage meeting with a meal at Melissa Thomas Stevens CROSS KEYS AND Sheshonie Eison at 864- the next year. The museum room next to their laundry. 7 p.m.; meeting at 7:30. ([email protected]) SEDALIA COMMUNITY 547-6818 or Wanda Jeter at features local history and While his brother received Michael Tyler, WM.; Wayne as soon as possible. Menu CLUB will host a fund raiser 864-426-6015. is normally open Tuesday Henderson, Secretary. available on request. at Cross Keys Fire Dept. SIMS HIGH CLASS of through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 an iPod for his birthday, THE UNION COUNTY URBAN 11 a.m.-until. With chicken 1968 will hold it’s business p.m. For more information, this child got a plastic ARTS COUNCIL will be ACHIEVEMENTS FOR stew and fish plates and meeting on Sunday, Nov. please call 864-596-3501. AM/FM radio. taking entries for the Local YOUTH EDUCATION yard sale spots available. 20, 2011 at 5 p.m. at the UNION COUNTY ARTS These boys love each Artists Showcase on Nov. will sponsor a “Fight the Eat in or take out. Union Municipal Building. COUNCIL sponsors other, but I can see where 3 and 4. The Showcase is Hunger” fund drive at the NOVEMBER 14 NOVEMBER 21 “Painting With Coffee” each such disparity has to be open to artists ages 18 and Union County Stadium and BELL SOUTH WALLACE THOMSON Tuesday morning from 10 affecting them. I have over working in all media will be accepting nonperish- PIONEERS will meet at VOLUNTEERS will have a a.m.-12:30 p.m. Local art- tried to discuss this with including painting, drawing, able items from 9 a.m.-2 Andy’s at noon. book & gift sale in the hos- ist Betsy Skipper leads the Lenny, but neither he nor pottery, jewelry making, p.m. For information call NOVEMBER 17 pital lobby on Nov. 21, 11 group in an informal work- his wife sees any problem quilting, photography, etc. Catrina Brown at 251-8345 WALLACE THOMSON a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 22, 7 shop setting. Artists working Entries must be dropped or Robert Hill 466-5988. HOSPITAL will host a.m.- 2 p.m. in all mediums are wel- at all because they say off at the UCAC Gallery at NOVEMBER 6 “Healthy Eating & Healthy BONHAM FCL will meet come. Call 864-429-2817 they give each child what 116 E. Main St. in Union SIMS HIGH CLASS Diets” with guest speaker at Clemson Building at 11. for more information. that boy asks for, nothing between the hours of 10 OF 1966 will meet at the Amy Downey, Registered ONGOING JAM WITH LUNCH more, nothing less. What a.m. and 4 p.m. Call UCAC Municipal Building on N. Dietitian, at 5 pm in the A VETERANS continues each Thursday can I do? I feel my hands at 864-429-2817 or email Herndon Street at 6 p.m. classroom. Learn important ADVOCATE will be in from 11 a.m-1 p.m. at the are tied while my heart is [email protected] for NOVEMBER 8 information about healthy Union every third Friday Union County Arts Council ripping apart. — Twin in more information. UHS CLASS OF 1972 eating and diets. Diabetics from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the office/gallery at 116 E. Main Texas NOVEMBER 5 will meet at Hardee’s at also welcome. For informa- One Stop, 440 Duncan Street in Union. Musicians Dear Twin: Someone LITTLE MISS AND 5:30 p.m. tion call Quanisha Savage Hwy., to discuss eligibility are invited to drop by dur- should pay that family a MASTER LOCKHART NOVEMBER 9 at 429-2678. for health care, pension, ing that time and play a few PAGEANT, Lockhart High HAPPY HEARTS will NOVEMBER 18 disability and more. tunes with other musicians. visit and see what is real- School Science Club’s meet at Bantam Chef at WALLACE THOMSON THE SPARTANBURG This event is also open ly going on. It’s some- annual fund raiser, will be noon. VOLUNTEERS will hold COUNTY HISTORICAL to anyone who would like times hard to judge from a held in the Lockhart School NOVEMBER 10 their annual Fall bake sale ASSOCIATION will host an to just sit and listen. Any phone call. You could be Auditorium at 10 a.m. Entry TORRINGTON/TIMKEN in the hospital lobby at 7 extended exhibit of regional instrument and any type of projecting your own fears forms and information may RETIREES will meet at 6 a.m. Proceeds go toward Native American history music is welcome. Please onto a situation where be obtained from Sara J. p.m. at The Lighthouse in the adult volunteer scholar- at the Chapman Cultural call UCAC at 864-429-2817 the children are perfectly Jones at 427-5052, 426- Pacolet. ship fund. Items available: Center through Nov. 12, or email ucac@bellsouth. happy. Please plan a visit 7169 or 545-6501. NOVEMBER 12 cakes, pies, homemade entitled “First People of net for more information. to see your brother so you can better assess the situ- ation. If there is indeed LIBRARyNEWS such extreme favoritism going on, it will be easier Library Hours Dec. 23-Dec. 27, 2011 St. (Old Arts Council please call 466-5152 or FREE COMPUTER to discuss it with Lenny Monday-Friday — 9 — Christmas Holidays Building) 427-6963 and leave a CLASSES: The Union a.m.-6 p.m. FRIENDS OF THE Date/time to bring books: message. A Friend of the County Carnegie Library in and his wife when you can Saturday — 9 a.m.-3 LIBRARY BOOK • Saturday, Nov. 19, Library will return your call partnership with the South lovingly point out what p.m DONATION LOCATION 2011, 10-12 a.m. and work with you on a Carolina State Library is they seem oblivious to. Library Schedule for AND SCHEDULE: The • Mini-Book Sale, Nov. time to drop your books hosting a series of FREE And it also provides an November and December, Friends of the Library, in 17, during Christmas down- off at the above location. Computer Workshops for opportunity to give the 2011: The library will be order to help the Library town. Although each person’s the residents of Union less-favored brother some closed on the following due to lack of space in the Location: Lions Club thoughtfulness in wanting to County. All persons may extra TLC while you’re dates: library for donated books, Building on Main St. donate books is appreciat- sign up for classes by call- at it. Nov. 8, 2011 — Staff has established a book Time: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. ed, the Friends are unable ing the Union Carnegie Dear Annie: I have Training donation location and If you are not able to to accept damaged or worn Library at 864-427-7140, known “Paula” since high Nov. 11, 2011 — schedule. We would like to bring your book donations books, magazines, encyclo- ext. 105. Veteran’s Day thank Harriett Bruce for her on either of these days, pedias, or pamphlets. See LIBRARY, Page 8 school. She has been mar- Nov. 24-Nov. 27, 2011 support of these efforts. ried for five years and — Thanksgiving Holidays Location: 112 E. Main has a year-old son. She doesn’t get along with her husband and calls me often, sometimes crying, to tell me all the terrible things he does and says. Not every phone call is like this. Sometimes the subject never comes up. But the rest of the time, it is exhausting listening to her, and she never lis- tens to me. I’ve tried to be helpful, lending an ear, and frankly, I’m tired of it. Should I screen her calls? Should I tell her during a “normal” conversation that I don’t want to talk about her marriage any- more? My husband says to stop answering the phone. Paula sees a thera- pist and attends Al-Anon meetings. Any sugges- tions? — Frustrated Friend Dear Frustrated: Between her husband and her child, Paula is obvi- ously having a difficult time coping. 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Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for accomplish a lot. A problem might Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011: ensue in a conversation where both This year evokes new energy and parties have very different ideas. You zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman spirit in your life. An innate talent or might question which person or idea to resource might add to your income. follow. Delay if you’re not sure of your- On the other hand, you seem to be a self. Look into the purchase of a new demon with spending. You will tend item for the home. Tonight: Mellow out. to spend a lot on yourself and on LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) loved ones. A good expenditure might HHHHH You could be delighted involve your home or an investment. by a new friend or child. Focus on fun- If you are single, you will be inclined neling more fun and creativity into the to spruce up even more and be more less exciting areas of your life. Your expressive. You might attract a differ- perspective will change dramatically ent type of person. If you are attached, when you do. Communication takes on the two of you need to delegate your an expressive tone. Tonight: Midweek funds together, or keep separate break. accounts. AQUARIUS can trigger you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The Stars Show the Kind of Day HHHH You might feel better if You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; you anchor and allow greater give- THE FAMILY CIRCUS 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult and-take. Your ability to eye personal CONCEPTIS SUDOKU ARIES (March 21-April 19) matters and move right through them Bil Keane HHHH Emphasize the long term. emerges. Take another look at your by Dave Green Try to gain a realistic overview of what budget, knowing there are some you must accomplish today and by important expenditures heading in. Friday. This perspective will help you Tonight: Happy at home. know which direction to head in. Make SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) a key phone call or reach out for an HHHH Your words tumble on the expert. Tonight: Where the action is. right ears, or it seems your words com- TAURUS (April 20-May 20) plete another’s music. The real issue HHH State your intentions. Deal is what to do with this situation. Please with others individually and directly. A note that you are unusually bright and partner or associate assumes a more alluring. Don’t allow a judgment to pull dominant position than in the past. you into an abyss. Tonight: Strutting Close relating warms up a difficult your stuff. friendship. You come to a new under- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) standing. Pressure builds. Tonight: A HHH Know what you desire. Often must appearance. what you have to decide on has to do GEMINI (May 21-June 20) with goals and key friendships. For HHHH Tension builds. Take an the next month, observe a tendency to overview and detach. See what is be overly sensitive or to misconstrue going on behind the scenes. You others’ words. Question rather than will understand much more. Walk in retreat. Nothing is solved by retreating. DENNIS THE MENACE another person’s shoes and gain a Tonight: Treat yourself well. Hank Ketchum perspective. Keep your mind off the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) negatives; they could bog you down. HHHH Wherever you apply your Tonight: Feed your mind. attention, you draw positive responses. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Nevertheless, there is a boss or older HHHHH One-on-one relating relative who would prefer you focus clears the air. Your creativity delights on what he or she wants. Certainly someone to no end. Be more caring this person doesn’t know the Aquarian to another person in your life. Focus well. Friends and associates support on the quality of your daily life. Your you in your actions and decisions — nurturing side emerges. Tonight: for now. Tonight: Follow the spontane- Togetherness works. ous path. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Others step up and HHHH You could be on top of demand more responsibility. You free your game, but right now do more up more time for a creative venture exploring to find out what is happen- or more dynamic thinking. Enjoy the ing within your immediate circle. You lack of pressure rather than miss the might not have all the answers at this limelight. A child or loved one benefits point. Think past the obvious. Detach from the extra time. Tonight: Where in order to solve a disagreement. the fun is. Tonight: Much-needed personal time. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet HHHH Pace yourself, and you’ll at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

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A trip to the orchard Miss Smith and Mrs. Sanders’ kindergarten class on a field trip to Niven’s Apple Orchard. photo submitted

Special visitor Lockhart School Honor Roll Two classes at Buffalo Elementary School enjoyed a visit from the Cat in the Hat spon- sored by South Carolina Education Association (SCEA). These classes were selected Principal’s Honor Eighth Grade — Chandler Northern, Trey based on nominations that were made at the Union County Fair. Also pictured is SCEA Roll Reagan Bond, Caitlin Parks, Vinny Parris, Tayla representative Rebecca Rochester. Ms. Justice’s third grade spends time with the cat. Third Grade — Halle Grant, Macy Scarborough Smith photo submitted Brannon, Jaryn Cudd, Teacher’s Honor Roll Sixth Grade — Justin Cierra Goldman, Macayla Third Grade — Grant Brannon, Olivia Brannon, Sinclair Butler, Trenton Crocker, Hannah Hill, Shaealia Ms. Mitchell’s 5K class Fourth Grade — Shelby Gibson, Chloe Lindsey, Loren Melton, also received a visit from Abigail Brannon, Brina Loftis Gage Sanders, Dalton the famous Dr. Seuss Childers, Kody Gelske, Fourth Grade — Vinson, Makayla Walker, character. Payton Lancaster, Kaitlin Caitlyn Adams, Bethany Bobby Wentz

photo submitted Parks, Shyan Richard, Bishop, Gracie Crocker, Seventh Grade — Gavin Vanderford, Alexis Makayla Edwards, Mason Devin Adams, Cole Vaughan, Layla Voiselle Melton, Emma Vinson, Belue, Brandon Crocker, Fifth Grade — Daniel Jonah Walker Daniel Hill, Elizabeth Grant, Brianna Hill, Fifth Grade — Baylee Parks, Jay Vaughan Mackenzie Parks, Sydnie Butler, Zack Fowler, Eighth Grade — Vanderford Reid Franklin, Savannah Katilyn Brown, Cheyenne Sixth Grade — Kira Garcia, Aubrey Garner, Goldman, Ann Hathcock, Reardon Cheyenne Gist, Hunter Alaina Inman, Jeb Jeter, Seventh Grade — Hutchinson, Ryan Mary Scarborough, Ethan Bailey, Ryan Jordan, Kristin Lancaster, Kaycie Vinson, Les Vaughan Christian McLaren, Wentz A pie in the face for a good cause

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (R/C JOB NO. 96-005-GS) RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Bids on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received from Bidders by the City of Union, S.C. at City Hall on Sharpe Avenue, in Union, S.C. until 2:30 p.m. (local time) on De- cember 1, 2011, at which time they will be opened and read aloud in public. All work shall be in accordance with Specifi- cations and other contract documents prepared by the Engineer, Rogers & Callcott Engineers, Inc., P.O. Box 5655, Greenville, S.C. 29606. Work will consist of grinding and removal of 35 stumps along Douglass Heights and 5 stumps along East Main St. Topsoil shall be placed where stumps removed and areas disturbed shall be grassed. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Specifications and other Contract Docu- ments may be obtained upon request to the Engineer. Com- plete sets of specifications are available for inspection at the offices of the Owner and the Engineer. LOCAL PREFERENCE OP- The Union DailyTION: SeeTimes Appendix B. OWNERS RIGHTS RE- SERVED: City of Union, the Classified Ads Owner, reserves the right to Wednesday, Novemberreject any or all Bids 2, and 2011, to To place your Classified Ad waive any formality or techni- cality in any bid in the interest Call 427-1234 Union, S.C.of the Owner.— Page 8 BID VALID PERIOD: No bid or email us at [email protected] may be withdrawn for a period Legals of ninety Legals(90) days after Apartments/Townhouses scheduled time for receiving ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids. Fairforest Apts. Now leasing Apts for Seniors, (R/C JOB NO. 96-005-GS) BID BOND: Each bidder handicap or disabled. Rental assis- RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed must deposit with his bid secu- tance available. Come Bids on forms prepared by the rity in the amount of 5% of the by office to apply at Engineer will be received from bid, as described in the Infor- 221 East Maint St. Bidders by the City of Union, mation for Bidders. Union, SC 29379. S.C. at City Hall on Sharpe City of Union, South Carolina, Office hours are Avenue, in Union, S.C. until Utilities Department, City Hall, Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM. 864-429-3211 “In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of 2:30 p.m. (local time) on De- Union, South Carolina. Harold Agricultire policy, this institution is prohibited from dis - crimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, cember 1, 2011, at which time Thompson, Mayor, Joe disability, religion, sex, and familial status. (Not all pro- they will be opened and read Nichols, Utilities Director. hibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Direc- aloud in public. All work shall tor, Office of Civil Rights,1400 Independance Avenue, S.W.,Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 be in accordance with Specifi- ANIMALS (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).” cations and other contract Give new life to documents prepared by the Engineer, Rogers & Callcott an old chair. Engineers, Inc., P.O. Box FINANCIAL 5655, Greenville, S.C. 29606. Work will consist of grinding and removal of 35 stumps 300 SERVICES MANUFACTURED HOUS- Watch it walk along Douglass Heights and 5 stumps along East Main St. RESORT PROPERTY away when you Topsoil shall be placed where stumps removed and areas AGRICULTURE disturbed shall be grassed. EMPLOYMENT place a OBTAINING CONTRACT MERCHANDISE Classifiedyard sale DOCUMENTS: Specifications STATEWIDE ADS and other Contract Docu- ments may be obtained upon Yard Sale (MERCH) ad. request to the Engineer. Com- NATIONWIDE plete sets of specifications are Garage Sale - Nov. 3, 4, & 5. 9 available for inspection at the - 5, Porcelain Dolls, Dickens offices of the Owner and the Vill. Pcs, Stained Glass & Engineer. Suppl., Fabric & Lots More. LOCAL PREFERENCE OP- 414 Oakwood Rd. Jonesville TION: See Appendix B. 29353 864-251-0275 or OWNERS RIGHTS RE- 864-674-1005 SERVED: City of Union, the RECREATIONAL VEHICLES The Union Daily Times Owner, reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any formality or techni- AUTOMOTIVE cality in any bid in the interest of the Owner. REAL ESTATE SALES BID VALID PERIOD: No bid may be withdrawn for a period 427-1234 of ninety (90) days after REAL ESTATE RENTALS scheduled time for receiving Bids. BID BOND: Each bidder must deposit with his bid secu- rity in the amount of 5% of the bid, as described in the Infor- CHURCHCALENDAR WHITEHEADmation for Bidders. ContinuedCity of Union, from Page South 4 Carolina, Utilities Department, City Hall, TODAY taken.For information 10 at 7 p.m. A different Jonesville, will host an Friends Day/Four Union,Indeed, South Carolina.added HaroldGross, WESLEY CHAPEL call 251-1166. gospel group will sing appreciation service at Gospel Program, at 2 “theThompson, subversion Mayor, of constiJoe - UNITED METHODIST SALEM BAPTIST each night with a mes- 2:30 p.m. for Deacons with Rev. James Mason tutionalNichols, Utilitiesdemocracy Director. is more CHURCH Laura Farr CHURCH, 1835 Tinker sage brought by a com- Clarence Hughes and Mrs. Marilyn Mason, likely to occur not through Sunday School Class Creek Road, will host munity pastor. and Andrew Thomas. New Emanuel Chapel violent and sudden usurpa- with have their poor community appreciation NEW EMANUEL Speaker will be Rev. Baptist Church and Rev. tion but rather through the man’s supper at 5:30 day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with CHAPEL BAPTIST Malachi Duncan; Rev. J. Horace Wilson and Mrs. gradual and silent encroach- p.m. Menu will be vege- free clothing, toys, hot CHURCH will have the Lewis Peake, MC. Rev. Barbara Wilson, Foster ments that would accustom table soup, potato soup, dog lunches with chips Ordination service at 2 Duane Cooper, pastor. Grove Baptist Church, the American people to the cornbread and tea. and soda while supplies p.m. of Brother Larry NOVEMBER 12 Chesnee,. Rev. Freddie destruction of their free- Desserts extra. Melanie last. Glenn and appoint 1PURPOSE and L. Wicker Jr., pastor doms.” The elite will use “tri- Farr will be guest PADGETT’S CREEK Dec Earnest B. Moore Rev. Michael A. Glenn NOVEMBER 20 plespeak” to keep the public singer. For take out call BAPTIST CHURCH, as Deacons of New will sponsor a Unity in MT. ROWELL in line, feeding the people 427-5319. Singing starts 843 Old Buncombe Emanuel Chapel Baptist Union Gospel Singing BAPTIST CHURCH will myth and jargon to divert at 6:30. Road, will host a Melvin Church.. Speaker will Program at 5 p.m. host family and friends them from the truth. The apa- NOVEMBER 5 Hudson/Donnie Estes be Pastor George W. at The Chapel, 361 day in conjunction with thy and naivety, or possibly THE 141st ANNUAL memorial turkey shoot Shell of St Luke Baptist Meansville Road, Union. the 144th church anni- the cynicism and hopeless- SESSION of the at 10 a.m. Hot dogs Church. Dr. James L. Bring a canned good to versary with Sunday ness, of the American citizen Tyger River Baptist available at 11. Mason, Pastor. benefit the needy. For School at 9:30 a.m. would contribute to his own Association will be held LIFE CHANGING HEBRON BAPTIST details contact Jackie and worship service at oppression. at New Day Baptist MINISTRIES, 501 Hart CHURCH will have Peake Thompson at 10:30. Dinner will be At a time when most Church, South Church Street, will have their homecoming and a (864) 266-7478. served. Rev. Russell Americans are feeling the Street Extension, last giveaway 8 a.m.- special singing at 10 NOVEMBER 13 Sheppard is host pastor. pain of an economy continu- Spartanburg at 10 a.m. noon with free clothes, a.m. Former pastor Rev. BETHLEHEM NOVEMBER 20 ing to plummet, the Occupy The Rev. Dr. Michael A. household items, hot David Toney will bring UNITED METHODIST NEW EMANUEL movement’s motto has a Glenn, Moderator. dogs and refreshments. the message at 11 a.m. CHURCH will serve CHAPEL BAPTIST universal appeal. However, LOCKHART UNITED NOVEMBER 6 A meal will follow the lunch noon-until. Menu CHURCH Rutherford what the Occupy move- METHODIST CHURCH FRIENDSHIP service. will be fried chicken, Chorus will celebrate ment’s “We are the 99%” will have supper and BAPTIST CHURCH, MITCHELL CHAPEL roast beef, steak and their 55th anniversary at motto fails to recognize is gospel singing 4:15- 250 Morning Drive, CHRISTIAN CHURCH gravy, creamed pota- 2:30 p.m. Dr. James L. that the problems we face 5:30 p.m., with baked Spartanburg male cho- wll have a pack the pew toes, rice and gravy, Mason, pastor. have to do with much more spaghetti, garlic bread, rus will present a Fall program at 2 p.m. with macaroni pie, green DECEMBER 4 than economic inequality tossed salad and tea Gospel Concert at 4 Bro. Markette Eison of beans, lima beans, PARADISE AME between the haves and the available; desserts p.m. Rev. Michael A. Foster Chapel Baptist slaw, rolls, tea and des- CHURCH Simply have nots. Similarly, the Tea extra. Gospel singing Glenn, pastor. Church guest speaker. sert. For take out call Blessed Choir will Party, which started off with with the Crist Family LOCKHART UNITED Pastors Tony and 427-1622 have a Share the Give similar zeal, failed to recog- nize that the problem was and Union’s own Shon METHODIST CHURCH LaQuita Griffin. MCBETH BAPTIST of Christmas Fest at not merely Big Government Morris begins at 6 p.m. will host a community JERUSALEM CHURCH-Missionary 2:30 p.m. Rev. Joseph but, rather, the merger of A love offering will be revival through Nov. BAPTIST CHURCH, will host a Family and Brown, Pastor Big Government with Big Business. Inflation, unem- ployment, job insecurity, program, please call Ms. Lethal by Sandra Leaving The World by Foundation of America career anxieties and condi- LIBRARY Cindy to sign up -864- Brown Douglas Kennedy An Annotated tional benefactions are all, Continued from Page 5 427-7140 Ext. 302. Heat Wave by Richard 1225 Christmas Bibliography Of Selected as Gross points out, forms of Milk and cookies will Castle Tree Lane by Debbie Publications, 1991- terror deliberately perpetrat- be served at 4:45 and the Isis by Douglas Clegg Macomber 2010, on Dwight David ed upon a populace in order Registration is required stories start at 5. When You Dare by The Liberation Of Eisenhower by Jessica to control them. Thus, until for all sessions. Nov. 14 Lori Foster Alice Love by Abby Ziparo we can gain some consensus Nov. 10: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Afterschool Program — Heaven’s Fury by McDonald The Best American about the true culprits behind On-line job search, must Craft Time and Reading: Stephen W. Frey The Judas Gospel by Comics 2010 by Neil our problems, any movement have some previous com- 4:30- 5:15 Jenna’s Cowboy by Bill Myers Gaiman to change the status quo is puter experience. 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Sparrow accepts the plaques for the The Union Civitan Club installed its new officers including Treasurer Henry Sparrow was presented with Fundraiser of the Year for Civitan Dennis Russell, President-Elect Amy Austin, and Sherri McCutcheon. a plaque by Dr. Konow for serv- Pancake Day and the Project of the The new officers were presented with their pins by Dr. Misty Konow. ing as the president of the Union Year for the Special Olympics. Photo submitted Civitan Club from 2009-2011. Photo submitted Photo submitted

Judy Belk and Sherri McCutcheon were chosen as Civitans of the Year and each were Deb Belk was chosen as Officer of the Year and was presented with a plaque by Dr. presented with a plaque by Dr. Konow. Konow. Photo submitted Photo submitted

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Kent Tucker prepares to lay down a bunt. Tiffany Grady-Hudgins photo/Times Carolina Thunder participates in weekend tournament

By TIFFANY GRADY-HUDGINS [email protected]

The Carolina Thunder travel baseball team participated in the Autumn Showdown II tournament at Timken Sports Complex this past weekend. Pitchers Bentley Burr, Matthew Caldwell, Kent Tucker and Anthony McLaren all saw time on the mound. Burr led the tournament with 12 strikeouts. Coach Lynn Clendenin said he saw lead- ership at the plate from Matthew Caldwell, Mitchell Clendenin and Kent Tucker. The Carolina Thunder has been invit- ed to numerous tournaments throughout South Carolina with different organizations. Clendenin said the coaches are pondering future destinations for the Carolina Thunder baseball team to participate during the rest of the fall and spring seasons. The coaches, players and parents would like to thank Timken Sport Complex, Ronnie Wade and Steve Walton for their Bentley Burr on the mound. Gage Sanders behind the plate. support and hard work during the tourna- Tiffany Grady-Hudgins photo/Times Tiffany Grady-Hudgins photo/Times ment.

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