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JAMES DENTON the floor by and Andrea Harrison, Board Robinson’s termination was Nov. 29, Robinson was termi- –––––––––– Editor Annie Mc- Chairwoman, voted against. progressing. nated for cause on a 4-2 vote. Daniel follow- Marchella Pauling abstained. “I felt like we needed some According to the terms of her In a move that caught some ing an While Pauling said she was closure,” McDaniel said. “I felt contract, Robinson could be of its members off guard Tues- executive ses- surprised by the move, Harri- like this was the best way to discharged for cause with a day night, the Fairfield sion. Mc- son said she was not. do so.” simple majority vote. “Notice County School Board voted 3- Daniel, along Robinson “It was not surprising,” Har- Robinson was placed on ad- for discharge for cause shall 2-1 to reinstate Dr. Patrice with Henry rison said. “I felt like it would ministrative leave Oct. 4 on a be given in writing, and the Robinson as Superintendent Miller and Danielle Miller, pass if it came to the floor.” 4-3 vote, pending the out- Superintendent shall be enti- of the District. voted in favor of reinstate- McDaniel said she was frus- come of an investigation into The motion was placed on ment. Bobby Cunningham trated with the pace at which alleged policy violations. On See BOARD Page 3 Brown Town to deliver upgrades Party water response system

JILL CINCOTTA –––––––––– State Rep. Staff Writer Follows Gov.’s The Town of Winns- boro has taken corrective State Address steps to comply with S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Con- JAMES DENTON trol (DHEC) drinking –––––––––– Editor water standards. In November, for the Boyd third time this year, the Brown, Town was required to Fairfield See You in Church – issue an information let- County’s TheWinnsboro Mayor andTown Council,in recognition ofWayman A.M.E.Church celebrating its 137th year inWinnsboro,issued a proclamation ter to residents, which some- of congratulations for their service to the community at theTuesday eveningTown Council Meeting.The church is located at 400 S.Garden St. stated that water treat- times con- Pictured:Mayor Roger Gaddy presents a proclamation toWayman A.M.E.Church representative Earl Bonner. ment requirements were troversial, Brown notmet.Tocomplywith always the law, a water supplier outspoken State Repre- must monitor its source sentative, has been Collectors and pack rats beware: water for many chemi- tapped by the State Dem- cals, including Total Or- ocratic Party to deliver ganic Carbon (TOC), their response to Gov. The Pickers are coming to town! which is naturally occur- Nikki Haley’s 2012 State ring in surface water. The of the State Address on JILL CINCOTTA hopetohearbackfrom Town’s system was not –––––––––– Jan. 25. Staff Writer you soon!” removing enough TOC. Brown, 25, is in his sec- Cineflix Inc. produces Town Manager Don ond term in the state leg- Hold on to your junk – the documentary series, Wood acknowledged that islature, and has become the American Pickers are which explores the fasci- the Town’s water equip- known as a truth-telling, looking to come our way. nating world of antique ment is aging, the water vocal critic of the gover- Recently, the Fairfield ‘picking.’ The fourth sea- plant’s four filters need to nor. County Chamber of son began in December be replaced and that they “It is an honor,” Brown Commerce received noti- 2011 on the History cost $40,000 each. said. “It’s not a Democrat fication from Jodi Fried- Channel. The high profile On Thursday, Beth vs. Republican thing. It’s man, producer of the Mike Wolfe (left) and Frank Fritz,better known as the ‘Ameri- show follows two of the Bonds, who has worked more about ‘right’ vs. popular History Channel can Pickers,’are heading to Fairfield County. most skilled pickers in at the water plant for ‘wrong.’ Gov. Haley has show, that the Pickers the business, Mike Wolfe many years, said that one done nothing but create were coming to town. pass our way would be area. and Frank Fritz, as they filter was replaced two scandal and tell lies. I “I’m reaching out be- greatly appreciated!” “Please note that Mike embark on epic road weeks before Christmas. want to bring some hon- cause we are heading to Friedman attached a and Frank only pick pri- trips across the U.S. The “We got the first one re- estytoit.” S.C. in a few weeks and brief description of the vate collections, so no show offers a fascinating placed, and are planning South Carolina Demo- looking for leads, specifi- show, as well as a list of stores, malls, flea mar- insight into what it’s like to change the other cratic Party Chairman cally interesting charac- items that they are look- kets, museums, auctions, to be the men on the three, one per year,” said Dick Harpootlian said ters with interesting ing for. Additionally, they businesses or anything ground who are on the Bonds. “With the filter Brown’s down-to-earth items and lots of ‘em!” would like to see any open to the public,” said front lines of the antique and new Temporary Car- honesty and willingness wrote Friedman. “Any “oddball” or interesting Friedman. “Feel free to bon System – both of to speak his mind res- local leads that you could historical items in the spread the word and I See PICKERS Page 3 these will help to lower onates with the state’s the TOC.” younger generation of The Town’s November frustrated voters. letter to residents stated “Boyd Brown is be- Bills QB featured at Relay for Life BBQ that TOC itself has no coming the voice of his health effects, but can JILL CINCOTTA generation while he –––––––––– fried chicken, corn, green Central High School Grif- “We are very excited provide a medium for the brings a voice of honesty Staff Writer beans, slaw, rolls and tea. fin quarterback who now about Tyler coming to formation of disinfection and accountability to Co- Youmayeatinortakeout. plays for the Buffalo Bills, speak, since he is from byproducts that may lead lumbia,” Harpootlian American Cancer Soci- Tickets are only available will be the guest speaker Fairfield County and is to adverse health effects, said. “Boyd has displayed ety Relay For Life of Fair- in advance for a donation for the Relay for Life Kick willing to support this liver or kidney problems the courage to hold Co- field County is hosting of $12 per plate, and are Off Service. The service event,” said Mandy Ash- or nervous system effects lumbia politicians re- their big Kick Off Service being sold at Fairfield Ca- will also include special ley, Relay For Life of Fair- and may lead to cancer. sponsible, and has made and barbecue supper on reer and Technology Cen- music, prayer, recogni- field County The letter stressed that Jan. 19 at the First Church ter, or by contacting tion of cancer survivors Chairperson. “It is an Towntestingshowedno See BROWN Page 3 of the Nazarene. Dinner Mandy Ashley at 635-5506 and caregivers and infor- honor to have him attend disease-causing organ- will be served from 4 to 6 ext. 60345 or mation on the Relay For and we are hoping that isms were found in the p.m. Dinner will be aash-Life. There will be time area athletes will be in at- drinking water. catered by Shealy’s Barbe- [email protected]. after the service to meet tendance to support him The Town is also plan- cue, and will include bar- At 6 p.m., Tyler Thig- Thigpen and have auto- becue pork, hash and rice, pen, a former Fairfield graphs signed. See BBQ Page 3 See WATER Page 3 Page 2 • Friday, January 6, 2012 The Herald Independent www.HeraldIndependent.com ‘What’s the news?’ Celebrating the traditions of Kwanzaa

After writing about the Christian holiday of Christmas followed by a Grace’s story about Hanukkah, it Space seems only fair, for those Grace Tarrant, of us who do not know, to Contributor learn a little about an- other celebration held in December, that of Kwan- “creativity” (making zaa. community more beauti- Unlike the other cele- ful) and amani meaning brations whose history “faith” (believing that a dates back so many better world can be cre- years, Kwanzaa is a rather ated for communities of young holiday. This the future). As you see, all African-American holi- the principles are related day is not a religious hol- to the betterment of the iday, nor is it meant to communities. replace Christmas. Held On Dec. 31, families Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, it is esti- gather at their homes, mated that about 18 mil- community centers or lion African-Americans churches for the feast of Photo/Grace Tarrant take part in this holiday. karamu, where they Women sport the customary kaftans in celebration of Kwanzaa. It was created in 1966 by enjoy traditional African Dr. Maulane “Ron” dishes and foods brought the woods and found a known of all the African black and white, you tutions now celebrate Karenga, a Professor of to the United States such spider making its web. textiles and comes from would see that the vi- this holiday that has black studies, with the as sesame seeds, They watched the spider the word kenten, which brant colors include or- spread to Canada and idea of honoring the val- peanuts, sweet potatoes, for two days then re- means “basket.” It was anges, reds, yellow and has gained popularity in ues of African cultures collard greens and spicy turned home and imple- used as a royal and sa- greens. France, Great Britain, Ja- and to inspire a younger sauces. The prominent mented what they had cred covering worn by The first Kwanzaa maica and Brazil. So you generation. It is based on colors during the cele- seen. It can be woven kings. stamp was issued by the see, there were many the year-end harvest fes- bration are green repre- from rayon, although the The wearing of kaftans U.S. Postal Service on celebrations that took tivals that have taken senting the fertile land of most popular fabrics are by the women is custom- Oct. 22, 1997 and the place during the month place in Africa for thou- Africa, black for the color a combination of silk and ary, as seen in the photo. second was issued in of December, a little sands of years. The name of the people and red for cotton. It is the best If the picture were not in 2004. Many white insti- something for everyone. comes from the Swahili the blood shed in their words matunda ya struggle for freedom. kwanza, meaning “first There are seven sym- fruit of the harvest.” bols of Kwanzaa. They Playhouse holds auditions for musical Each of the seven days are the unity cup, candle- of Kwanzaa honors dif- holder, fruits, nuts and The Pine Tree Playhouse will be regularly for decades. The music is limited number of chorus roles ferent principles, be- vegetables, the seven holding auditions for the Gilbert well known even though many with a wide range of vocal abilities lieved to have been the candles, a mat, an ear of and Sullivan musical comedy,“The people do not realize the music completes the ensemble. If you key to building strong, corn and gifts. All the Mikado” on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. comes from this show. have interest in any aspect of the productive families and symbols have a special andonMonday,Jan.9at7p.m.at This performance will be di- show, on stage or off, please come communities. The greet- meaning. The symbols the Pine Tree Playhouse theatre at rected by Matthew Swanson and to the auditions or call the theatre ing given to each other are placed on the decora- 230 S. Congress St. in Winnsboro. assisted by Marcie Wedding. The at 803-635-6847 or call the director over the holiday is Haban tive mat and the days are “The Mikado” is the most popu- cast includes a minimum of five at 803-622-3252 or email the the- gani, which means spent lighting the seven lar of Gilbert and Sullivans’ musi- men (ages 14 and up) and four atre at pinetreeplay- “what's the news?” candles, feasting and gift cals and has been performed women (ages 13 and up). An un- [email protected]. The seven principles giving. The reason for the are: unity (building a holiday is to help community that holds African-Americans re- IncidentIncident Reports Reports together) and the word is connect with their umoja.Thewordkujich- African culture, history FCSO $1,000 in damage. Some- Someone broke out six a home and stole tools of agulia means “self-deter- and traditions. Many 29016 one also broke out two windows on a home undetermined value. mination” (speaking for Christian African-Ameri- Smith Lane, 100 block, windows on the home causing $100 in damage. Someone also broke into yourself and making cans who celebrate between 10:12 and 11:33 causing $1,000 in dam- Ibis Lane, 100 block, the home and stole a tel- choices that benefit the Kwanzaa also observe p.m. Dec. 31. Someone age. between 12:42 and 12:59 evision worth $500. community). Ujima Christmas. broke out a window on a River Road, 5500 p.m. Dec. 29. Someone means “collective work Families celebrating home causing an unde- block, between 1 and 3 broke into a shed outside See REPORTS Page 7 and responsibility” Kwanzaa decorate their termined amount of a.m. Jan. 2. Someone (helping others in the homes with objects of damage. vandalized a car parked community). Ujamas is art, fresh fruits and a col- 29130 outside a home causing UpcomingUpcoming Events Events for “cooperative eco- orful cloth called kente. Ridge Lane, 100 block, $350 in damage. nomics” (supporting The kente cloth is said to between 9:30 and 10 a.m. 29180 The Fairfield County and will include barbecue businesses in the com- be inspired by the weav- Dec. 29. Someone threw Winnsboro Arms Branch of the NAACP will and all the fixin’s for a munity), nia for a “sense ing pattern of a spider. a rock through a window Drive, 100 block, be- hold its monthly meeting minimum donation of of purpose” (setting goals Legend tells us that it was of a home causing $400 tween 8:32 and 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8 at4p.m. $12 per ticket. Dinner will to benefit the commu- first made when two in damage. Dec. 29. Someone van- at Bethlehem AME be from 4-6 p.m. (eat in or nity), kuumba stands for friends went hunting in Ridge Lane, 100 block, dalized a car parked out- Church, 3276 Smallstown take out) and the Kick Off between 4:15 and 4:40 side a home causing $400 Road, Winnsboro. service will begin at 6 p.m. The Herald a.m. Dec. 31. Someone in damage. former Fairfield Central HEARTLAND vandalized a car parked Patton Street, 200 A 4-H Livestock Club Griffin quarterback Tyler Independent PUBLICATIONS, outside a home causing block, at 11 a.m. Dec. 29. interest meeting will be Thigpen of the Buffalo LLC. held Thursday, Jan. 19 at 5 Bills will be the guest p.m. at the Fairfield Clem- speaker for the Kick Off DENNY KOENDERS PUBLISHER Betty McGinnis Broker/Sales Associate son Extension Office (JB service.

JAMES DENTON EDITOR Floyd Building). Youth Tickets for the barbecue 803-600-0256 ages 5-18 and their par- supper are being sold at JILL CINCOTTA STAFF WRITER [email protected] www.bmcginnis. HomesandLand.com ents are invited to find out Fairfield Career and Tech- GLENDA GREY ADVERTISING more about this program. nology Center, or you can Meetings, fees, beef show- contact Mandy Ashley at MEREDITH POPE CLASSIFIEDS SALES manship, show dates and 803-635-5506 ext. 60345 record books will be dis- or aash- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90, Winnsboro, S.C. 29180 Making You Feel At Home Phone: 803-635-4016 • Fax: 803-635-2948 cussed. It is requested that [email protected]. All Please visit: www.heraldindependent.com a parent or guardian at- money raised benefits the The Herald Independent (USPS408470) is published bi-weekly, tend with his/her child. American Cancer Society on Tuesday and Friday by The Herald Independent, 127 N. 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Exploding Life of Fairfield County their regular meetings In Fairfield County (Mail/Carrier): 1 year – $40, 6 months – $25 Targets will be hold a Kick Off and on the third Friday of Out of County: 1 year – $56, 6 months – $44 Barbecue Supper at the each month at noon, at Single Copy –50Cents $6.25 each ON GUARD First Church of the 410 West Washington St. call Randy at 803.718.1904 Nazarene. Dinner will be in Winnsboro, unless a THE HERALD INDEPENDENT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S NEWSPAPER SINCE 1844 4078 US HWY 321 S catered by Shealy’s BBQ Special Meeting is called. The Herald Independent Friday, January 6, 2012 • Page 3 www.HeraldIndependent.com BBQ SCE&G to test emergency sirens at V.C. Summer From Page 1 SCE&G will conduct the second Tuesday of tion. testing program. Because sound for three minutes two separate tests of January each year. One- The second test on Jan. of the New Year holiday, with no prior notice and as well. We encourage all siren warning systems minute functional tests 10 will take place at ap- this test will be con- would alert area resi- of the county football Tuesday, Jan. 10, in two are conducted at noon proximately 1 p.m. ducted on the second dents to tune to an Emer- teams and coaches to separate locations in the on the second Tuesday of SCE&G will sound the Tuesday. gency Alert System radio come.” Midlands. each month during the 106 sirens located within Area residents are re- or television station for Thigpen played football The first test will be a remainder of the year. In a 10-mile radius of V.C. minded that the one- further instructions. at FCHS from 1998 to full activation of the siren the unlikely event of a Summer Nuclear Station minute sounding of For more information, 2001 under Charlie warning system along potential failure of the in Fairfield County near sirens during this time log on to www.sceg.com, Macaluso. During that the Lower Saluda River at Lake Murray Dam and Jenkinsville. All sirens period is only a test. In or call your local emer- time he played one year of noon as part of the Lake the new backup dam, the surrounding the plant the unlikely event of an gency management of- junior varsity football and Murray Dam emergency sirens are activated to are usually sounded on actual emergency at the fice: Fairfield County three years of varsity. He action plan. A full, three- alert the public to tune in the first Tuesday of each plant, the sirens would 803-635-4444. became the starter during minute sounding of the to Emergency Alert Sys- quarter for one minute as a sophomore season that sirens is conducted on tem stations for informa- part of the plant’s regular was cut short by a broken thumb. During his senior Dist. 7 candidates season, Thigpen also BOARD played as a wingback and square off Jan. 11 wide receiver. In addition, From Page 1 not doing,” Pauling said. Pauling. Cunningham he was a four-year starter “Mr. Childs is not follow- abstained. A candidate’s forum will take place Jan. 11 from 6:30 on the baseball team. He -tled to appear before the ing through with the in- “I supported the termi- to 8 p.m. at the Christ Central Community Center, 235 graduated in 2002. Board in executive ses- structions of the Board. nation of Ken Childs,” S. Congress St. in Winnsboro. The three Fairfield Thigpen attended sion to discuss such There’s always some ex- Pauling said, “because I County District 7 School Board candidates,Wade Gad- Coastal Carolina Univer- cause(s),” the contract cuse.” don’t think he’s fair to us son, Jennifer Jenkins and Beth Reid have been invited sity, where he was part of states. Childs, on the other as a whole Board.” to debate by the group hosting the forum. the first football team in However, according to hand, said the responsi- Meanwhile, the Board’s Candidates Jenkins and Reid have confirmed their school history. Thigpen Harrison, no investiga- bility of producing writ- primary issue with attendance. Gadson has said he will not be participat- set every passing record at tion ever took place, be- ten notice is up to the Robinson — the removal ing in the debate. The forum will be hosted by the Fair- the school, all of which cause, she said, it was Board. He also said he of AP courses — is sched- field County Republican Party and moderated by The still stand today. In 2007, clear to a majority of the could not say, with any uled to go before the Herald Independent’s Editor James Denton. Questions Thigpen was drafted by Board that Robinson’s certainty, why it had not State Board of Education from the public will be welcomed, and residents from the Minnesota Vikings in decision to remove Ad- been done. Jan. 11, when District ad- any district are invited to attend. the seventh round. Since vanced Placement (AP) “That’s a good ques- ministration will make A Special Election to fill the vacant School Board being in the NFL, Thigpen courses from the high tion,” Childs said. “I don’t their case for a waiver for Seat for District 7 will be held on Tuesday, January 17. has made stops in Min- school curriculum for the feel capable of discussing the 2011-2012 school Only voters registered in District 7 are eligible to vote nesota, Kansas City, 2011-2012 school year it without talking to the year in an effort to hold in this election. Miami and Buffalo. In was not only a clear vio- Board about it.” on to state accreditation. 2008 Thigpen started 11 lation of District policy, Written notice of “Now, we have an in- BROWN games for the Chiefs and but also a violation of Robinson’s termination, terim Superintendent, accounted for 21 total state law. Childs added, “has to who wasn’t here (when From Page 1 recorded, will immedi- touchdowns. In 2009, “I feel like doing away come from the full Board, AP courses were pulled), ately follow Gov. Haley’s Thigpen was traded to the with AP courses, which not the attorney and not who has to go fight on it known that he wants to address. Dolphins, where he has ended up before the the Board chair.” our behalf for decisions move our party and state “I’m looking forward to backed up Chad Henne. State Board of Education Childs said there was that she didn’t make,” in a better direction. it,” Brown said. “It’s an With his initial contract in order for us to keep no timeline in place for Harrison said. Whatever he says in his opportunity to show ending after the 2010 sea- our accreditation, is suf- Robinson to accept the Prior to entering exec- response, I’m certain it people that, while I am son, Thigpen agreed to a ficient grounds for termi- Board’s offer. utive session Tuesday will be straightforward young, I can handle this three year contract in July nation,” Cunningham “It’s a mess,” Harrison night, McDaniel said the and hard-hitting.” job and I am serious 2011 with the Buffalo Bills. concurred. said. “It’s becoming obvi- application for waiver Brown said Haley and about it. Relay For Life of Fair- But the sticking point ous that, for some rea- should have been the Republican Party “For years, South Car- field County has raised for McDaniel was that son, we have certain brought before the full have led South Carolina olina Democrats have more than $4,000, which the required written no- Board members who do Board for a vote. down a dead-end street taken a passive role in includes several corporate tice had not been pro- not want a strong super- “I am not happy that I and that Democrats offer holding the Republican sponsorships, but the or- vided Robinson, nor had intendent in the District. had to read in the local a viable alternative. leadership in South Car- ganization is still looking a hearing been offered. I would ask that every cit- newspaper about some “Democrats have a way olina responsible,” for volunteers. That was also the sticking izen of this county ask of the things going on in to move our state for- Brown added. “Those “Our immediate needs point for Pauling, who their School Board repre- this District,” McDaniel ward,” Brown said. “Un- days are over. I will not right now are for more placed the responsibility sentative why they don’t said. “I understand employment is high, our rest until the Nikki Haley- teams to register online, squarely on the shoul- want a strong superin- we’ve had to go before schools are in disrepair culture of corruption, lies more donations, more ders of the District’s at- tendent to lead us.” the State Board to try to and benefits for state and scandal have been corporate sponsorships torneys, Childs and The Board also enter- correct some of these workers are being cut. swept out of the corri- and more committee Halligan, and their point tained a motion to termi- wrongs, but that waiver What’s going on now — dors of the Statehouse. members to plan the April man, Ken Childs. nate the services of should have come be- what’s been going on for South Carolina families Relay,” said Ashley.“If you “There were some Childs and Halligan fore the Board. That’s a the last several decades deserve better than what are interested in helping things we could have Tuesday night, a motion policy item, and the — isn’t working. It’s time they have been given, in any of these areas, done to avoid bringing that only garnered two Board should have to do something differ- and that truth-telling please contact me.” her back that we were votes — McDaniel and votedonit.” ent.” starts now. I hope you’ll Brown’s response, tune in to our Party’s re- PICKERS which will be pre- sponse.”

From Page 1 meets fascinating charac- chines; vintage movie signs; strange woodcarv- ters along the way, each memorabilia; vintage ad- ings; vintage collegiate WATER industry. with a story to tell about vertising items; taxi- items and casino tables. The show follows the the history of their collec- dermy; vintage concert The Pickers are cur- From Page 1 over to using chloramine pickers in their truck as tion and their own lives. posters and T-shirts; early rently not looking for yet. A date for the change they go on missions in Mike and Frank bring the Boy Scout items; pre '60s farming/agriculture -ning to change the has not been deter- search of America’s most past to life and recycle vintage diner collectibles; items, tools, glassware, water disinfectant from mined. fascinating and valuable America as they go. On pre '60s TV merchandise; appliances, tractors, chlorine to chloramine. For more information, antiques and treasures the way, the pickers strike pre '50s western/eques- crocks, stoves or country Bonds said that the Town contact Winnsboro Water that have been long for- the ultimate deal and dis- trian gear; classic motor- primitives. has not changed the con- Department Director gotten in junkyards and cover just what it takes to cycle memorabilia; old The show will be in the centration of chlorine in Jesse Douglas or Beth barns across the country. renovate and re-sell a rodeo items; airline col- area in late January se- the water because of the Bonds at 803-635-4121 or The team tracks down newly found antique in a lectibles – Pan-Am, TWA, lecting locations. Filming recent DHEC findings, the Town of Winnsboro, unique and interesting competitive market. etc.; late '70s and earlier will take place a few and has not switched P.O. Box 209, Winnsboro. items from motorcycles, Herearesomeofthe military items; extraordi- weeks later. If you have classic cars and bicycles items the Pickers are nary mobster memora- an interest in getting FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR SALE to one-of-a-kind vintage looking to buy: motor bilia; vintage police picked, contact the FOR SALE OAK - ASH - HICKORY memorabilia. scooters – Vespas, Lam- officer collectibles; fire- Chamber of Commerce OFFERING NATURE’S The series follows the bretta, Cushman; old ad- fighter collectibles; pre at 803-635-4242. OAK - ASH - HICKORY RENEWABLE RESOURCE highs and lows of the vertising signage; '40s telephones; folk art; Winnsboro - $60.00 Personal Touch MORE WOOD Lake Wateree - $75.00 trade as they get their motorcycles; bicycles – vintage BB guns/cap Ridgeway - $70.00 hands dirty in the search pre '60s to turn of the guns; early Halloween Carpet Cleaning Columbia - $80.00 803-447-6883 FOR YOUR of weird and wonderful century; old toys: tin, items; pre '40s Christmas Lake Monticello/ FUEL Jenkinsville - $75.00 hidden treasures. The wind-up, cast iron; pre items; Hawaiiana/tiki col- Holiday Large Pick-up Truck Load show examines how de- '50s vending machines; lectibles; vintage sports VOUCHERS DELIVERED termination and amazing pinball and slot ma- collectibles; vintage elec- Special instincts drive the pickers chines; old movie posters; tion memorabilia; musi- Large Pick-up Truck Load SIX DAYS A WEEK to salvage the good junk unusual radios – transis- cal instruments; CivilWar Entire House Special - CALL: DANNY EVANS CALL: DANNY EVANS from the bad junk. On the tor, tabletop, etc.; antique antiques; vintage gas 3BR w/HW & LR - $100 803-635-3616 803-635-3616 adventure, the team casino/gaming ma- pumps; pre '70s old neon Page 4 The Herald Independent

Opinion Friday, January 6, 2012 An Offer You Can’t Not Refuse Trying to decipher the actions and atti- From tudes of the Fairfield the Editor County School Board James of Trustees can often Denton, Editor/GM be as difficult as trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded and submerged in a shark-infested tank of ice water. It can, in theory, be done; but one wonders if it is worth the stress. Tuesday night’s surprise move by the Board, a 3-2 decision to offer reinstatement to their re- cently ousted superintendent, is just such a case. How a superintendent, who had lost the support of all but two members of the Board just three months ago, and whose decision to remove Advanced Placement courses from the high school curriculum has placed the District in the embarrassing position of having to kow- tow before the State Board of Education, could somehow regain enough support to be offered her job back is as unfathomable to the average Voting for a Thorn bystander as the intricate workings of quantum As you read this, the Why Iowa? Well, they to San Diego a few years physics is to a sea turtle. There just ain’t no explainin’ it. Iowa caucus voting is be- will tell you it is tradition. ago to visit my wife’s fam- Grey Given the rationale espoused by the School hind us. This brings to Going back to the 1960s ily and see the presi- mind, there are two Matter when they said they dents, we stopped in Board representative from District 4, that Grey proper termination procedures had not been things in our primaries Brendle, needed time to prepare Omaha, Neb. They have followed, it is difficult, to say the least, to un- that need to be changed. Contributor ballots and such, and be- the best zoo in the coun- derstand how reinstating the superintendent Actually, one, if you con- cause of their convoluted try, San Diego not with- solves that problem. Indeed, it is more likely sider it could be either, way of voting, you know, standing. Seeing the that such a “solution” will, in the long run, only or. been a Rotarian for years, Hawkeye “cauci,” and all casino at Iowa’s Council serve to create more problems. With so much “to-do” I have been involved in that stuff. But really it is a Bluffs across the river, we The dilemma is this: Upon their vote to ter- in the air all the time, many campaigns to elect way for Iowa to get some decided to check it out. minate the superintendent on Nov. 29, the Dis- since the election cycle is a President, or other national recognition. Living these years I trict became contractually obligated to deliver almost full time now, one posts they have. We Name anything famous have developed a few to their former employee written notification of would think the Jack- would not even think of from Iowa. Yep? Nada, “Greyisms.” One is “ask.” her termination and to offer her a hearing be- asses and Elephants are having the Winnsboro zilch! Other than they So, I called the casino fore the Board. Why this was not done, not even part of the government. Board of Elections use have 20 casinos. andsaidwewereacross the District’s attorney can, with any confidence, Not so! Political parties taxpayer’smoneytohold And, it is a tourism the river and wanted to say. The Board Chairwoman, relatively new to are private organizations. the contests. booster. Look at all the come to see them. To the Board and completely new to the position Somehow we have taken But, that is just what hotels and restaurants whichtheysaid,“Beright of Chair, was quick to accept responsibility for that impression and built we do. To say that we cit- that get their income for there.” You know, if we that oversight, and for that she should be com- on it to the point that if izens should fund the the year in a few weeks. were to sample special mended; but by all accounts, neither she nor we wanted to change the race for president of the When was the last time Iowan concoctions, an the full Board were fully advised of this obliga- primary we think we Lions Club or Pinetree you went to Ames? Or, for out of state auto is often tion by their attorney. have to go to Washing- Players seems silly on the that matter, where is a target. That is my only Now the former (and, perhaps, future) super- ton, D.C. face of it. Being redun- Ames? I don’t know, don’t experience in the Hawk- intendent is faced with a Morton’s Fork — a Truth is, political par- dant, that is just what we want to know. eye state. But, I digress. choice between two equally unpleasant alter- ties are no different than do in political races. This If you will permit me a natives. If she chooses to accept the Board’s the Rotary Club. Having needs to stop. little aside, on a road trip See GREY Page 5 most recent offer, she likely returns to work under conditions and in an environment some- what less than conducive to her success. If she rejects their offer, it is also likely she forfeits any notions of a hydrogen bomb-sized lawsuit Washington’s Anti-S.C. Disposition against the District for wrongful termination. The Fairfield County School District has, for If you pay attention to Act applies to South Car- one stands on this issue, some time, been the quick and easy answer to the news – and if you’re Comptroller’s olina, but not North Car- it’s the second time in the question of “What’s wrong with Fairfield reading this community Corner olina. And it applies to less than a year that the Richard County?” fairly or unfairly. And while it is abun- newspaper it’s likely that Eckstrom, most of Virginia; however Obama administration dantly clear that strong leadership is imperative you do – you’re probably State 14 counties in Virginia has dropped the hammer to the District’s growth and progress, it is less aware that the federal Comptroller are exempt from the Act. on South Carolina… and General clear if the former/future superintendent is the government just rejected Personally, I support one has to wonder if person who can provide that leadership. The South Carolina’s re- South Carolina’sVoter ID there is some anti-South School Board, therefore, should make a deci- cently-passed “Voter ID” which affects mostly law.Voting, in my view, is Carolina bias at work sion, stick to that decision and see the process law, which would require Southern states, aims to a solemn responsibility, here. through to its conclusion. If they are dissatisfied voters to present photo ensure that state and and we have an obliga- Last April, the Obama with the quality and timeliness of their legal ad- identification before local laws relating to tion to ensure that elec- administration filed a vice, then they should seek counsel elsewhere. casting a ballot in an elections don’t dilute the tion results uphold the lawsuit challenging the Roller coaster rides are tremendous fun at election. votes of minorities. How- wishes of the majority. Boeing Company's deci- Disney World, but to subject the District staff The U.S. Department ever, it is awkwardly ap- We’re all required to pres- sion to locate its new 787 and administration — and, ultimately, the stu- of Justice ruled that our plied; for example, the ent a photo ID when we Dreamliner aircraft as- dents — to such high velocity ups and downs is state's new law violated Act includes a provision write a check, rent a car sembly plant in South patently unfair. the 1965 Voting Rights requiring new laws af- or pick up a prescription, Carolina. In this lawsuit, Perhaps the Chairwoman herself summed it Act, a well-intentioned fecting public elections and not one of those ac- theNationalLaborRela- up best when she said, “It’s a mess.” law that many believe to be submitted to the tivities has such an im- tions Board, a federal Indeed it is, madam. Indeed it is. has outlived its purpose. Department of Justice for pact on your future as agency, claimed choos- The Voting Rights Act, approval. That part of the when you cast a ballot in ing South Carolina for an election. Yet, as it the plant instead of HOW TO WRITE TO US... The views and opinions expressed by writers of submitted stands, a photo ID is not Washington State was The Herald Independent welcomes letters to the editor.Letters will be edited for length, articles,editorials and letters are not necessarily those of required to vote. Here's unfair to labor unions. style,grammar and any potentially libelous material.All letters must be signed,and must The Herald Independent. my question: Why wait Boeing’s existing Wash- include a daytime phone number and address for verification purposes only.The pub- until something bad hap- ington State plant is lisher reserves the right to decline publication for any reason. The Herald Independent is published with pride for the people of Fairfield County. 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Winnsboro,SC 29180 But regardless of where See ECKSTROM Page 5 The Herald Independent Friday, January 6, 2012 • Page 5 Opinion www.HeraldIndependent.com Smoke Signals on the Horizon

Tis the season not just for eggnog and holiday Guest celebration, but also for Columnist politics. Yes, I know, we Phil Noble, are all pretty well sick of S.C. New Democrats politics in general and all the presidential candi- dates crisscrossing our state in particular. How- repeat this process a cou- ever, there are some un- ple of dozen times and usual smoke signals we begin to get a real coming from all the heat sense of who they are — and passion of the presi- some benefit and some dential primary that may suffer. be important for South As just one example, Carolina’s future. Rick Perry skyrocketed in Let me begin with an the polls when he first obvious disclaimer: I’m a announced but has Democrat. Thus, I’m steadily lost ground in clearly no insider in Pal- virtually every debate metto State or national since then. Despite tons Republican politics, and of Texas oil money trying Disenfranchising voters is un-American I don’t claim to have any to prop up his campaign, special knowledge about as they say at the Perry Love my voting, course, is to make these for Republican candi- who’s going to win or lose family’s hopelessly ill- Makes me grin; Guest cards hard to come by. dates, the goal is keep the GOP primary on Jan. dubbed hunting camp, But these new rules, Editorial Generally they must be them out of the voting 21. However, I have a “That dog just won’t Won’t let me in. William A. obtained at motor vehi- booth. long-held passion for all hunt.” Collins cle offices, frequently in- Some 25 percent of things South Carolina, Here in S.C. in the pre- You may not realize accessible on foot and African-American voters and I do think there are TV campaign advertising just what depths the Re- notoriously frustrating. don’t have a state ID, as some interesting devel- age, we had a similar de- publican Party has been The targeted victims are opposed to just 11 per- opments this political bate tradition. For a few plumbing to regain the not compete with that the poor, the young, the cent of all voters, accord- season that we should all weeks just before the presidency next year. level of largesse. Such big old, and the black. The ing to the Brennan pay attention to, as they Democratic Primary By now it should be money means that main GOP objection to Center. Given some of could have a real impact (there weren’t any Re- plain that its contingent Obama must also snug- these folks is that they our recent tight presi- on our state’s politics. publicans back then), all in Congress has steadily gleuptoWallStreetand suffer from a nearly un- dential races, removing 5 First, the debates, and the statewide candidates voted to keep unemploy- the U.S. Chamber of controllable urge to vote million low-income vot- Lord knows there have met on the courthouse ment high and the Great Commerce. for Democrats. ers from the pool could been lots of them with steps in each of the 46 Recession alive. The goal But most egregious of New York University's easily turn the election. more to come. By my un- counties and debated. is to hang each of these all these schemes is the Brennan Center for Jus- Not to mention all those official count, there have People came, listened millstones, recession and movement, in the states tice estimates that ap- governors and legislators been 18 televised debates and formed their opin- unemployment, around where Republicans hold proximately 5 million now rubbing their hands and they have all pretty ions from direct side-by- President Barack sway, to deter prospec- eligible voters will be suf- with glee over the benefit much had the same for- side exposure to the Obama’s neck until No- tive Democratic voters ficiently deterred by this to themselves the next mat. There’s a long line of candidates — not filtered vember. The health of from even getting to the inconvenience so as not time out. mostly white guys in dark through the news media our economy is of less in- polls. Most states with to get a card. That burden There are other wrin- suits standing in a row or perverted by 30-sec- terest to those folks. tea party-inspired gover- will fall most heavily on kles too. Louisiana has behind lecterns trying to ond attack ads. The TV Likewise, allowing vir- nors and legislatures those without a car, with- subverted the Motor beat the crap out of each debates serve the same tually unlimited cam- have been working fever- out good physical mobil- Voter Law by simply not other while attempting function for a national paign contributions from ishly at this. The com- ity, or without available distributing enough reg- not to appear “negative” audience. wealthy individuals and mon theme is to require time off from work. istration forms to DMV and hopefully to wedge We need to revive this corporations is another every voter to present a That, of course, is the offices, and by failing to in a clever sound bite debate tradition in S.C. part of the plan. Labor state-issued ID card. whole idea. Since these that may get them on the and demand lots of de- unions and workers can- The gimmick, of poor generally don’t vote See VOTING Page 7 cable news shows. bates among candidates, Although no single de- especially those running bate has been crucial to for statewide offices. ECKSTROM any one candidate, the Second, ideas matter. It net effect overall has is a frustrating truism From Page 4 valid points, the Boeing what’s clear is that our personally responsible been positive. Each can- that campaigns have be- issue was pretty cut and state is being held to a for every action taken by didate has had a chance come mired in meaning- union. dry.The Obama adminis- different standard. Con- the federal government, to have his or her say be- less sound bites, and a The lawsuit was re- tration was willing to sider this: Other states, South Carolinians would fore the American peo- press release with six bul- cently settled, but only take away thousands of such as Indiana, have re- be justified in asking Mr. ple, and if folks have their let points has taken the after members of South jobs from our state in cently implemented sim- Obama – who promised interest piqued, they go place of a serious, Carolina’s Congressional order to reward labor ilar voter to “change” Washington – to the various candi- thoughtful policy paper. delegation – Sens. Jim unions, which is a fa- fraud-prevention meas- about whether there’s an dates’ Web sites, learn However, this primary DeMint and Lindsey Gra- vored constituency of ures. And what did the anti-South Carolina more, follow them in the season has shown that ham, and Reps. Tim many in Washington. federal government do to mind set within his gov- news a little more closely ideas do matter and Scott, Mick Mulvaney, Is the federal govern- stop them? Nothing. ernment, and whether and begin to form a loose those candidates who Jeff Duncan, Joe Wilson ment imposing a bias It’s a presidential elec- there’s anything he can – opinion and perhaps get have policy ideas — even and Trey Gowdy – came against South Carolina, a tion year, which means or is willing to do – to involved in their cam- to South Carolina’s de- predominately conserva- the president could pos- change it. paign. Wash, rinse and See SIGNALS Page 7 fense. tive state that heavily sibly visit our state be- Unlike the Voter ID voted against Mr. Obama tween now and the fall Richard Eckstrom, a issue, in which people on in 2008? election. While it’d be un- CPA, is the state’s Comp- LetterLetter to to the the Editor Editor both sides make some I can’t say for sure, but fair to hold the president troller. A True Good Sam ing a sum of money— were intact. Furthermore, GREY I am the transportation this honest person asked coordinator for the Fair- the client to make sure From Page 4 on to win theWhite House The second “or” is, why particularly in Iowa, there field County Council on everything in the pocket- as well. Talk about a waste have this convoluted pri- is one last thing that Aging. A client I was re- book was still there. It How has this early Iowa of time. Also, let’s be fair mary held in so many dif- comes to mind. cently taking shopping at was. process fared? Here are a here, it’s not just Iowa; the ferent places and times? If The Roman poet Pub- Wal-Mart lost her pocket- I think honesty like that few “winners:” Bob Dole, S.C. GOP moved its pri- we are to continue sup- lius Ovidius Naso, born in book in her shopping cart needs to be celebrated. John Kerry, Mike Huck- mary up over a month to plying the means for vot- 43 B.C., called Ovid, had a and was very upset over With all the negative abee, Al Gore and world get ahead of Florida. ing, then the federal pretty good observation the loss of it. comments we sometimes famous Tom Harkin. Out So, my first “either” is, government should have that could be applied to A Good Samaritan hear about strangers, it’s of the past 10 contested the political parties a primary voting day, as politics. found the pocketbook, refreshing to find an hon- caucuses, eight of the should step up and pay we do in November for “When a rose dies, a and instead of taking it to est and caring one. winners went on to win their way for using our fa- the general election. thorn is left behind.” the store’s lost and found, their party’s nomination. cilities. Or, provide them Maybe, the third Tuesday Some things are time- where it could have lain Wanda Mills Only three of those candi- themselves.We don’t need in January and have done less. there forever, took the Transportation dates who won both the that “foam finger number with it. pocketbook back to the Coordinator Iowa caucus and their one” having more uses With all this flowery Comment: grey@grey- home of the client. Fairfield County party’s nomination, went that it does already. rhetoric floating around, brendle.com The contents – includ- Council on Aging Page 6 • Friday, January 6, 2012 The Herald Independent www.HeraldIndependent.com Faith Obituaries

Ms. Tillie Armstrong were provided by Glover’s Memorial Sister Tillie Armstrong Chapel. passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at the age of 65. Lucille W. Lyles Sister Armstrong was born on Sept. 20, 1946 to Sister Lucille Lyles the late Johnny B. and passed away Sunday, Hattie B. Jones Foster. Dec. 25, 2011, at the age Sister Armstrong is sur- of 85. Sister Lyles was vived by her children born April 30, 1926 to the Booker T. (Linda) Arm- late Clarence and See- strong, Teresa Ann Arm- belle Walters. Sister Lyles strong, Edwinda is survived by children Armstrong, Tony (Tara) DeWayne Jr. (Patsy) Armstrong, Ronnie Arm- Lyles, Lydia (Ricky) Gib- strong, Stephanie Arm- son and Lenny Lyles. strong and Joseph Services were held on Simpson, and one sister, Dec. 30 at St. Paul Mis- Kathleen Boulware. sionary Baptist Church. Services were held on Burial followed in the Dec. 21 at United House Ross Memorial Ceme- of Prayer. Burial followed tery. The services were in the Red Hill Baptist conducted by the Rev. Elija annoints Elisha Church Cemetery. Serv- Terry O. Corbin. Funeral ices were conducted by arrangements were pro- From The Bible by Jerry Kingery And the LORD said passed by him, and cast the Rev. Carl E. Jackson vided by Glover’s Memo- From The Bible by Jerry Kingery unto him, Go, return on his mantle upon him. Jr. Funeral arrangements rial Chapel. thy way to the wilderness And he left the oxen, and And he came thither after the wind an earth- of Damascus: and when ran after Elijah, and said, unto a cave, and lodged quake; but the LORD was thou comest, anoint Haz- Let me, I pray thee, kiss there; and, behold, the not in the earthquake: ael to be king over Syria: my father and my Receive Communion word of the LORD came And after the earthquake And Jehu the son of mother, and then I will to him, and he said unto a fire; but the LORD was Nimshi shalt thou anoint follow thee. inastateofGrace him, What doest thou not in the fire: and after to be king over Israel: and Andhesaiduntohim, here, Elijah? the fire a still small voice. Elisha the son of Shaphat Go back again: for what And he said, I have And it was so, when of Abelmeholah shalt have I done to thee? been very jealous for the Elijah heard it, that he thou anoint to be And he returned back LORD God of hosts: for wrapped his face in his prophet in thy room. And from him, and took a the children of Israel mantle, and went out, it shall come to pass, that yoke of oxen, and slew have forsaken thy and stood in the enter- him that escapeth the them, and boiled their covenant, thrown down ing in of the cave. And, sword of Hazael shall flesh with the instru- thine altars, and slain thy behold, there came a Jehu slay: and him that ments of the oxen, and prophets with the sword; voice unto him, and escapeth from the sword gave unto the people, and I, even I only, am left; said, What doest thou of Jehu shall Elisha slay. and they did eat. Then he and they seek my life, to here, Elijah? And he said, Yet I have left me seven arose, and went after Eli- takeitaway.Andhesaid, I have been very jealous thousand in Israel, all the jah, and ministered unto Go forth, and stand upon for the LORD God of knees which have not him. First Holy Commun- • The person is in a the mount before the hosts: because the chil- bowed unto Baal, and ion is one of the most state of grace and not LORD. dren of Israel have for- every mouth which hath –from1Kings19 holy and important oc- having sinned mortally. And, behold, the LORD saken thy covenant, not kissed him. casions in the life of a Generally, the Sacra- passed by, and a great thrown down thine al- So he departed thence, For a free Scripture Roman Catholic. This is ment of Reconciliation, and strong wind rent the tars, and slain thy and found Elisha the son packet, please write From the first time a child will or Penance, goes hand- mountains, and brake in prophets with the sword; of Shaphat, who was the Bible, BIBLE FOUN- receive the Sacrament of in-hand with receiving pieces the rocks before andI,evenIonly,am plowing with 12 yoke of DATION, PO Box 908, the Eucharist, which the Sacrament of Holy the LORD; but the LORD left; and they seek my oxen before him, and he Newberg, Oregon 97132. Catholics believe to be Communion. Children was not in the wind: and life, to take it away. with the 12th: and Elijah email: [email protected] the body of Jesus Christ. who are preparing for Although most people this event must confess receiving this sacrament any mortal sins so that are around 8 years of they can receive the Eu- Navigating an interfaith wedding age, first Holy Commun- charist in a state of grace. ion can be received by It has become canon law Faith plays an important role in different, individuals who are means that both participants anyone. Afterward, the that all practicing many people’s lives, perhaps even quite religious often find that need to have been raised accord- person is then able to re- Catholics go to confes- more so when it comes time to there are some challenges to get- ing to the faith, including meeting ceive the Eucharist at sion at least once a year. celebrate a wedding. However, ting married to someone outside certain religious milestones mass every week. Many do so more often, couples who do not share the their own faith. throughout their lives. For exam- To receive Commun- especially during the same faith may have to make Depending on the faith, some ple, Catholics must have been ion, requirements of the Lenten and Advent sea- some compromises. religions will not honor a wedding baptised, received communion Church must be met: sons. Although romantic feelings that does not conform to their and been confirmed under the • The person is bap- Children may need may transcend faith, heritage and strict guidelines for a wedding tized. some preparation and other factors that make people so within the faith. Oftentimes, this See WEDDING Page 7 • The person is a living support for the penance human being. process. All Catholic • The individual has confessions must be ChurchChurch Events Events proper, spiritual intent. done before an ordained • The person has priest or bishop. Being Golden Rock Fellow- Guest speakers will be Church of Anderson for more information fasted for at least an an authority figure, the ship Church, located at Georgianna Robinson Quarry will celebrate its please call 803-338-8026 hour prior to receiving 46 Shrine Circle in and Fairfield County 140th Church Anniver- or e-mail to the Eucharist. See GRACE Page 7 Winnsboro, holds its reg- Deputy Steve McDonald. sary on Sunday, Jan. 22 [email protected] ular services every Sun- Officer Chris Truesdale at 4 p.m. The guest day at 8 a.m. Healing and will give a monthly crime speaker will be the Rev. Greater Faith Temple     Deliverance services are report. School District 7 Anthony Dicks Jr., Pastor Church, 456 Cherry held every Wednesday at candidates Wade Gad- of Cedar Grove Baptist Road, weekly services: noon. Dynamic Bible son, Jennifer Jenkins and Church in Simpsonville. Bible Study – 7 p.m. study every Friday at 6:30 Beth Reid will attend for Family, friends and the every Wednesday p.m. Intercessor Prayer a meet-and-greet follow- public are invited. The Sunday School – 10:45 Meetings the first and ing the meeting. Refresh- Rev. Patrick Bryant is a.m. third Saturday of the ments will be served. Pastor. Sunday Worship – month (this month, Jan. Bonnie Myers will have Noon. 7 and21),9-11a.m. the Fairfield County Can- Prayers for Fairfield cer Support Group Cook- County, a body of believ- A More Excellent Way The Shiloh First book on sale. The ers coming together in Christian Church, 245 Presbyterian Church, proceeds will go toward the name of Jesus Christ, Adams Road, Blythe- located at 1770 State “Children with Cancer.” invites everyone to pray wood, is now broadcast- Hwy 213, will have We look forward to see- for Fairfield County and ing its Sunday services on their crime watch ing you there. its citizens. Meetings Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.           meeting Monday, Jan. 9 monthly. All are welcome. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at 6:30 p.m. St. John Baptist To become involved or on Channel 4. The Herald Independent Friday, January 6, 2012 • Page 7 www.HeraldIndependent.com

EAGLES REPORTS

From Page 10 From Page 2 Evergreen Road, 1300 Someone vandalized a home causing $100 in home causing $500 in block, between 6 and truck parked outside a damage. damage. against the Knights and at Old Airport Road, 9:06 p.m. Jan. 1. Some- home causing $500 in WDPS N. Garden Street, 200 the end of the first quarter 5500 block, between one stole a 2002 Chevro- damage. 29180 block, between 1:15 the Eagles were control- 1:08 p.m. Dec. 30 and let Trailblazer worth Highway 321 S., 1300 Chatham Circle, 100 a.m. Dec. 27 and 10:48 ling the game with a score 12:45 p.m. Dec. 31. $5,500 from the yard of a block, between 2:12 and block, between 1 p.m. a.m. Dec. 29. Someone of 29 to 0. The last two Someone stole scrap home. 2:27 p.m. Jan. 4. Some- Dec. 26 and 9 p.m. Jan. stole video game quarters were very much metal worth $65 from Doty Road Ext., 300 one broke out the glass 1. Someone fired a BB equipment worth $300 the same as the first two the back yard of a home. block, at 9:56 a.m. Jan. 2. on the back door of a gun into a window of a from a home. quarters. The Lady Ea- gles’ of Richard Winn GRACE went on to post an out- standing win with an end- From Page 6 process go more smoothly. have fibbed or said variations. Here is one ver- 6. The priest will then ing score of 74 to 18. Knowing what to expect naughty words and should sion: say words of absolution Scoring for the Eagles priest may seem intimi- can also assuage fears. confess to this. “My God, I am sorry for from God and bless the were Alex Maass with 41, dating to a young child. 1.The child will greet the 4. The priest may then my sins, in choosing to sin child. Carson Justice 12, Jessica Also, the thought of con- priest. ask for certain prayers to and failing to do good. It is important that chil- Douglas 7 and Anna fessing deep secrets may 2. He or she will say, be said or a good deed to Ihave sinned against You dren know what their par- Cooke 4. inspire some trepidation. “Forgive me Father for I be done to make up for the and Your church. I firmly ticular parish requires in The final game of the Reassuring the child that have sinned.” sins. intend with the help of terms of receiving First night put the varsity boys there is nothing to fear and 3. The priest may then 5.The child may then re- YourSontomakeupfor Holy Communion, includ- of Richard Winn against that the priest is not there ask if any sins have been cite the Act of Contrition, my sins and to love as I ing whether they will need the Knights’ of W.W. King to judge can make the committed. Children may of which there are several should. Amen.” to confess their sins prior. Academy. The game was a tight fight with the first VOTING quarter ending with a score of Richard Winn 13 From Page 5 of Women Voters (LWV) The public justification tectable fraud. Even the democracy has come to: to King’s 6. The second will no longer participate. for this hard-driving cru- hyped-up case against the buying elections on the quarter was a totally dif- designate social service Then in Wisconsin, Gov. sade is the supposed citizens' action group one hand and keeping ferent story with the Ea- bureaus as registration Scott Walker, who may scourge of “voter fraud.” ACORN turned out to be people away from the polls gles pulling out with a sites. Florida has new rules face a recall election in The LWV used to wave that phony. ACORN, which fell on the other. lead of 39 to 15. At the end as well, designed to sup- 2012, signed a bill putting banner itself when big city apart because of these OtherWords columnist of the third quarter the press absentee voting, an end to same-day voter political machines essen- trumped-up accusations, William A. Collins is a for- Eagles were still in the dri- mostly by the elderly. registration. Still other tially set up polling places was ultimately exonerated. mer state representative ver’s seat with a score of 55 These regulations are so states are curtailing their in graveyards. But today So please be depressed. and a former mayor of to 24. In the final quarter stringent that the League early voting rules. there's very little de- This is what American Norwalk, Conn. the Knights would only score 6 more points. The VASTO Eagles took the victory with an ending score of 65 From Page 10 cartoonish rivals the Jets as the Pats are last in the Fox with making the offen- But if we’re going to get to 30. Scoring for the Ea- wannabes and glided into league (as of this writing) sive adjustments to ac- really silly — and honest — gles were Reid Johnson ball hasn’t been much the playoffs. The Patriots in passing defense. But, commodate the glorified about things? This year’s with 19, Colie Rowe 16, help. can be beaten, but don’t be nah, it can’t be Brady this fullback, butTebow got the MVP is Peyton Manning. Logan Gibbons 11, Austin Overlooked, because it’s surprised if you see Brady year. job done. And if you The Colts went from Super Knox and Mason Gibbons a boring story by now, is holding the Lombardi aloft And, though you’re not equate “value” with Bowl contenders to the 6 each, Patrick Pope 3 and TomBrady.Asofthiswrit- yet again. Like the Giants, going to want to hear this, money, nobody sells more team that will draft An- Alex Douglas and Jason ing, New England has won Brady’s stock goes up Tim Tebow is in con- jerseys or had as great an drew Luck, all because he Branham 2 each. six in a row, exposed their when you consider that tention. Come on, the impact on the bottom line didn’t play a down this sea- Broncos weren’t going to of a franchise this year son. SIGNALS be playoff contenders than Tebow. Mark Vasto is a veteran without him, it’s just that There would be riots if sportswriter who lives in From Page 5 focused on petty partisan lots, and I believe they simple. Credit coach John he won the MVP. Kansas City. bickering and relatively will nominate serious if a little loopy — can get a trivial issues. Perhaps our candidates that, while WEDDING fair hearing. Ron Paul has state’s politicians will not winning, will have a built and sustained his learn a lesson from the significant impact and From Page 6 typically one who is also it is better to have a non- campaign on a clear set of presidential primary that create a third option for Jewish. denominational wedding Libertarian principles. ideas do matter and peo- campaigns in the future. auspices of the Catholic To handle the intrica- to avoid any obstacles. Though most consider at ple do care about issues; This same disgust with church before being al- cies of an interfaith mar- Even though this cere- least some of his ideas then, they can begin to both Democrats and Re- lowed to marry. They riage, it is wise to speak mony will not be sanc- radical, he does have spe- get down to the serous publicans is starting to must present official cer- to clergy in your respec- tioned by either church, cific policies and propos- business. bubble up in S.C. as well. tificates of these sacra- tive religions to see what the couple can still als that have attracted Third, people are fed There are rumblings, es- ments in order to receive will be required of you as choose to include staunch followers. up with politics as usual pecially in the Greenville a religious Catholic wed- a couple. There could be prayers and customs Last summer, Newt and really want some- business community, ding. workarounds, depending specific to their faiths in Gingrich’s campaign was thing different. Naturally, about finding an inde- Those of the Jewish on what the couple de- the ceremony. left for dead at the the Republican candi- pendent candidate to faith may believe in a cide. Many couples decide Tiffany’s diamond dates focus all their rage run for governor in 2014. “bashert,” a belief that Some couples feel it is that their mutual love counter, but he has on Obama and blame Obviously, it’s still way everyone has a soul in their best interest if ei- and happiness is reason clawed his way back him for all of our nation’s too early to tell if all this mate. According to the ther one of them con- enough for an interfaith largely on the strength of problems, but this dis- smoke will ultimately be Talmud, 40 days before a verts to the other’s wedding, even if that the perception of him as gust with politics as usual fanned into the flames of male child is conceived a religion so that the cere- means sacrificing ac- a “thinker” with lots of goes beyond narrow par- arealfireofreform.How- voicefromheavenan- mony is easier. Others ceptance by their clergy ideas about solutions for tisanship. Whether it’s ever, we do know that nounces whose daughter choose to hold two dis- and church. Interfaith our problems. Even Her- the tea party movement these strange smoke sig- he is going to marry. In tinct religious cere- couples should begin man Cain, the pizza man or Occupy Wall Street, the nals are out there on the Yiddish, this perfect monies if the officiants wedding planning early with the too-compli- message is the same: horizon and that a brush match is called “bashert,” are lenient in their rules to discover what will be cated-by-half personal Our government is bro- fire can start easily and a word meaning fate or to allow it to happen. In expected of them to have life, was able to be taken ken and our politics cor- quickly burn down the destiny. The bashert is other cases, couples feel the wedding they desire. quasi-seriously, at least rupt. We have been desiccated and tinder- for a few weeks, based in corrupted by big money dry edifice of politics as When is the right time to call Hospice? no small part on his “9-9- — from special interests usual. 9” tax reform plan. that lobby for bailouts in As for me, I’m re- And issues, or more ac- Washington to state leg- minded of that old, Viet- curately his flip-flops on islators that protect spe- nam-era adage: Maybe issues, have impacted cial tax breaks and sales youreallydohaveto Visit our Winnsboro offi ce or call for Mitt Romney as well. 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ANNOUNCEMENTS Legals Legals Legals Notice to Creditors Notice to Creditors ACCORDING TO THE PLAT behalf, shall procure an Order on said plat. Notice To Creditors SARAH L. THOMPSON SERVICES AS FOLLOWS: ON THE appointing a Guardian ad Li- DERIVATION: This being the of Estates Address: 5572 OLD AIRPORT NORTHEAST BY THE CEN- tem for such persons within same property conveyed to All persons having claims RD. thirty (30) days after the last Brigitte Harrison a/k/a Bridg- against the following estates WINNSBORO, SC 29180 EDUCATION TER LINE OF A DIRT ROAD SEPERATING THE PROP- publication of the Summons ette Harrison by deed of Carla are required to deliver or mail Attorney, if applicable: ERTY FROM LANDS NOW herein. Foster dated April 9, 1999 and their claims to the indicated Address: FINANCIAL OR FORMERLY OF MARIE BRUSH & LANNING recorded April 9, 1999 in the Personal Date of Death: 11/10/2011 ELIZABETH P. BRANHAM; Office of the Clerk of Court for Representatives(PR), ap- 12/30 01/06 01/13 Fairfield County in Deed Book pointed to administer these es- 12/30 01/06 01/13 MERCHANDISE ON THE SOUTHEAST BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY PR at Page 67. tates, AND to file their claims Notice to Creditors of Es- STATE OF TMS# 019-00-00-009-000 on Form#371PC, with the Pro- OF THE WILLIAM DAVIS ES- SOUTH CAROLINA (NEW) tates ANIMALS TATE; AND ON THE NORTH- bate Court for Fairfield County All persons having claims COUNTY OF ALSO: A non- exclusive thirty- at PO BOX 385 Winnsboro, WEST BY LANDS NOW OR FAIRFIELD against the following estates foot (30.00') wide easement SC 29180, on or before the are required to deliver or mail AGRICULTURE FORMERLY OF TOMMY for ingress/egress to Lot C2, date that is 8 months after the BOWEN. their claims to the indicated over, through, and across Lot date of the first publication of Personal IN THE COURT "E" leading to and connecting this Notice to Creditors, or RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BEING THE SAME PROP- OF COMMON PLEAS with a twenty- foot (20.00') such persons shall be forever Representatives(PR), ap- ERTY CONVEYED FROM Right- of- Way which leads to pointed to administer these es- barred as to their claims. All tates, AND to file their claims REAL ESTATE SALES WLLIE DAVIS, JR.. TO WIL- Case No: 2011-CP-20-305 and connects Lot C2 with the claims are required to be pre- LIE DAVIS, JR., RECORDED Public Road, S-20-32; all as on Form #371PC, with the sented in written statements, Probate Court for FAIRFIELD 7/24/2001, IN BOOK RB, AT SUMMONS AND NOTICE shown and delineated upon indicating the name and ad- AUTOMOTIVE OF FILING COMPLAINT that certain plat prepared for COUNTY at PO BOX 385, PAGE 197, IN THE RMC OF- dress of claimant, basis of WINNSBORO, SC 29180, on FICE FOR FAIRFIELD Mid- State Trust X and Walter Bridgette H. Banks by Donald claim, amount claimed, date Mortgage Company, LLC, or before the date that is 8 REAL ESTATE RENTALS COUNTY, SOUTH CARO- G. Platt, RLS dated July 3, when the claim will become Plaintiffs, 2001, recorded in Book RB at months after the date of the LINA. due, nature of any uncertainty first publication of this Notice v. Page 330. as to the amount claimed and RESORT PROPERTY Bridgette H. Banks f/k/a TMS No. 007-00-00-026 to Creditors, or such persons TMS# 131-00-00-010 date when due, and descrip- shall be forever barred as to Brigitte Harrison a/k/a Bridg- tion of any security as to the ette Harrison and South Caro- 12/23 12/30 01/06 their claims. All claims are re- EMPLOYMENT Property Address- 2644 Flint claim. quired to be presented in writ- Hill Road, Ridgeway, South lina Department of Revenue, Estate: FLORENCE MOORE Defendants. ten statements, indicating the Carolina 29130 Case Number: name and address of claimant, MANUFACTURED HOUSING 2011ES2000187 basis of claim, amount TO THE DEFENDANTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Personal Representative: SUMMONS BRIDGETTE H. BANKS: claimed, date when the claim (Non- Jury) BARBARA TURNER will become due, nature of any SERVICE DIRECTORY YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- Address: 5516 OLD AIRPORT (005464) MONED and required to an- uncertainty as to the amount Notice to Creditors RD. claimed and date when due, swer the Complaint in the WINNSBORO, SC 29180 Legals TO THE DEFENDANT above entitled action, a copy and description of any security Notice To Creditors Attorney, if applicable: as to the claim. STATE OF ABOVE- NAMED: of which is herewith served of Estates Address: SOUTH CAROLINA YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- upon you, and to serve a copy Estate: NORMA GADDY All persons having claims Date of Death: 12/22/2009 BRADWELL COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD MONED and required to an- of your Answer upon the un- against the following estates swer the Complaint in this ac- dersigned at their offices, 1901 are required to deliver or mail 12/23 12/30 1/06 Case Number: tion, a copy of which is here- Main Street, Suite 1200, Post their claims to the indicated 2011ES2000193 IN THE COURT OF with served upon you, and to Office Box 944, Columbia, SC Personal Representatives Personal Representative: COMMON PLEAS serve a copy of your Answer to 29202, within thirty (30) days RANDY L. BRADWELL after service thereof upon you, (PR), appointed to administer Notice to Creditors of Es- Address: 125 PINE ST. SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the said Complaint on the these estates, AND to file their CASE NO: 2011-CP-20-387 Plaintiff or its attorney, Tho- exclusive of the day of such tates WINNSBORO, SC 29180 service, and if you fail to an- claims on Form#371PC, with All persons having claims Attorney, if applicable: mas H. Brush or J. Chris Lan- the Probate Court for FAIR- against the following estates Address: ning, at the office of, Brush swer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by FIELD COUNTY at PO BOX are required to deliver or mail Date of Death: 09/27/2010 LIS PENDENS Law Firm, P.A., 12-A Carriage 385 WINNSBORO, SC 29180, (Non- Jury) default will be rendered their claims to the indicated Lane, Charleston, South Caro- against you for the relief de- on or before the date that is 8 Personal Representatives 01/06 01/13 01/20 Springleaf Financial Services lina, 29407, within thirty (30) months after the date of the of South Carolina, Inc. f/k/a manded in said Complaint. (PR), appointed to administer days after the service thereof, YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NO- first publication of this Notice these estates, AND to file their ANIMALS American General Financial exclusive of the day of such to Creditors, or such persons Services, Inc., TICE that the undersigned at- claims on Form#371PC, with services; and, if you fail to an- torney on behalf of the Plaintiff shall be forever barred as to the Probate Court for FAIR- Plaintiff, swer the Complaint within the their claims. All claims are re- FINANCIAL -versus- herein, will seek the agree- FIELD COUNTY at PO BOX time aforesaid, we will apply to ment and stipulation of all par- quired to be presented in writ- 385 WINNSBORO, SC 29180, ten statements, indicating the the Court for Default Judge- ties not in default for an Order on or before the date that is 8 300 SERVICES Willie Davis, Jr.; Napolean ment to be awarded against name and address of claimant, Davis, deceased and all per- of Reference to the Special months after the date of the you. The Defendant, The Referee for Fairfield stipulating basis of the claims, amount first publication of this Notice sons claiming under or through claimed, date when the claim the heirs or devisees of Na- United States of America, that said Special Referee may to Creditors, or such persons AGRICULTURE must answer within sixty (60) enter a final judgement in this will become due, nature of any shall be forever barred as to polean Davis, deceased col- uncertainty as to the amount lectively designated as JOHN days after the service hereof, case. their claims. All claims are re- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN claimed and date when due, quired to be presented in writ- MERCHANDISE DOE, and any such persons exclusive of the day of such and description of any security who are minors or members of service; and, if you fail to an- that the original Complaint in ten statements, indicating the the above entitled action was as to the claim. the Armed Forces of the swer the Complaint within the name and address of claimant, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES filed in the office of the Clerk of Estate: ANGUS ROSE basis of claim, amount United States of America, as time aforesaid, we will apply to NICHOLSON STEWART contemplated by the Soldier's the Court for Default Judgment Court for Fairfield County on claimed, date when the claim August 1, 2011. Case Number: will become due, nature of any AUTOMOTIVE and Sailor's Relief Act, 1940, to be awarded against you. 2011ES2000185 as amended, collectively des- YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE uncertainty as to the amount J. Kershaw Spong Personal Representative: ROY claimed and date when due, ignated as RICHARD DOE, NOTICE that should you fail to R. OATES, JR. REAL ESTATE SALES and all persons entitled to answer the foregoing Sum- Robinson, McFadden & and description of any security Moore, P.C. Address: 609 E. MAIN ST. as to the claim. claim under or through Na- mons, the Plaintiff will move Post Office Box 944 DUNCAN, SC 29334 Estate: HENRY CLARENCE REAL ESTATE RENTALS polean Davis, deceased; also, for a general Order of Refer- Attorney, if applicable: all persons claiming any right, Columbia, SC 29202 HARRISON ence of this cause to the Mas- (803)779-8900 Address: Case Number: title or interest in the real es- ter- in- Equity/Special Referee Date of Death: 11/29/2011 House For Rent (RENT) tate described in the Com- December 19, 2011 2011ES2000186 for the aforesaid County which Personal Representatives: DI- HOUSE FOR RENT plaint herein; The Mortgage Order shall, pursuant to Rule 12/23 12/30 01/06 Centre Inc.; and Phillip G. LIS PENDENS ANE H. HILTON Cute 2 bdr. 1 bath home 53, South Carolina Rules of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Address: 649 NEW HOPE RD. for rent in Winnsboro Smith, PLS, Civil Procedure, specifically Defendants that an action has been com- HEATH SPRINGS, SC 29058 $450 per month plus $250 provide that the said Master- menced by the Plaintiff above (005464) Notice To Creditors Attorney, if applicable: security deposit. in- Equity/ Special Referee is named against the Defendants Address: Call: 803-572-1316 authorized and empowered to above named for the foreclo- of Estates NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN All persons having claims Date of Death: 11/01/2011 enter final judgment in this sure of a certain mortgage MANUFACTURED HOUSING that an action will be com- given by Bridgette H. Banks to against the following estates menced in this Court for the case. An appeal from the final are required to deliver or mail 12/23 12/30 01/06 judgment entered by the Mas- Jim Walter Homes, Inc. dated foreclosure of that certain the 21st day of June, 2001 and their claims to the indicated RESORT PROPERTY mortgage given by the Defen- ter- in- Equity/ Special Referee Personal Representatives shall be made directly to the recorded the 6th day of dant(s), Willie Davis, Jr., to the August, 2001 in the Office of (PR), appointed to administer Notice To Creditors Plaintiff, Springleaf Financial Supreme Court. these estates, AND to file their Of Estates EMPLOYMENT Dates at Charleston, South the Clerk of Court for Fairfield Services of South Carolina, County, in Book 515 at Page claims on Form#371PC, with Inc. f/k/a American General Fi- Carolina on the 26th day of 85, and subsequently as- the Probate Court for FAIR- All persons having claims Help Wanted - General (HW) nancial Services, Inc., in the September, 2011. FIELD COUNTY at PO BOX against the following estate signed to the Plaintiff. HELP WANTED amount of Sixty-Five Thou- The original Summons in this The description of the prem- 385 WINNSBORO, SC 29180, are required to deliver or mail sand Forty- Nine and 34/100 Action was filed with the Clerk on or before the date that is 8 their claims to the indicated Drivers: SE Regional. Great ises as contained in said mort- Pay, Benefits, Home time! ($65,049.34) Dollars, dated of Court's Office on September gage is as set out in Exhibit months after the date of the Personal Representatives December 21, 2006, and re- 28, 2011. first publication of this Notice (PR), appointed to administer Assigned Tractors. "A" attached hereto and made CDL-A, 23yoa, 2yrs T/T exp. corded in the RMC/Clerk of a part hereof. to Creditors, or such persons these estates, AND to file their Court's Office for Fairfield NOTICE OF APPOINTING OF shall be forever barred as to claims of Form#371PC, with www.davis-express.com 800-874-4270; x2 County in Book 819, at Page GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI J. Kershaw Spong their claims. All claims are re- the Probate Court for FAIR- 307, on December 27, 2006, Robinson, McFadden & quired to be presented in writ- FIELD COUNTY at PO BOX PART TIME SITE MANAGER on account of default in the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Moore, P.C. ten statements, indicating the 385 WINNSBORO, SC 29180, Apartment Complex- condition of said Mortgage on Debra Matthews, Esquire, Post Office Box 944 name and address of claimant, on or before the date that is 8 Must have Credit Score of the following described prop- Post Office Box 447, Winns- Columbia, SC 29202 basis of claim, amount months after the date of the 600/ clean criminal back- erty: boro, SC 29180 by Order of 803-779-8900 claimed, date when the claim first publication of this Notice ground check, 5 years office ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT the Court of Common Pleas Attorney for Plaintiff will become due, nature of any to Creditors, or such persons and customer relations experi- OF LAND WITH ANY IM- dated December 12, 2011, July 27, 2011 uncertainty as to the amount shall be forever barred as to ence. Position includes collect- PROVEMENTS THEREON and filed in the Office of the claimed and date when due, their claims. All claims are re- ing rent, renting apartments, SITUATED APPROXIMATELY Clerk of Court for Fairfield EXHIBIT A and description of any security quired to be presented in writ- annual re-certifications and FIVE (5) MILES NORTHEAST County, State of South Caro- as to the claim. ten statements, indicating the overseeing maintenance. 15 OF THE TOWN OF RIDGE- All that certain piece, parcel or Estate: CLAUDIE CALHOUN name and address of claimant, lina, has been appointed hours a week- No phone calls WAY, COUNTY OF FAIR- lot of land designated as Lot COOPER basis of the claim, amount please/ Fax Resume to FIELD, STATE OF SOUTH Guardian ad Litem Nisi for C2 containing 0.4587 acres Case Number: claimed, date when the claim 864-296-5045 CAROLINA, CONTAINING such Defendants herein as more or less, on a plat of land 2011ES2000146-2 will become due, nature of any SIX (6.00) ACRES, MORE OR may be heirs or devisees, mi- made by W.D. Bozard, sur- Personal Representative: JAN uncertainty as to the amount STATEWIDE ADS LESS, ACCORDING TO A nors, members of the Armed veyor, dated December 22, C. GREGORY claimed and date when due, PLAT THEREOF MADE BY Forces of others claiming any 1994 for the estate of Sam Address: PO BOX 504 and description of any security W.D. BOZARD, RLS DATED right, title, estate, claim, inter- Harrison Sr. and of record in RIDGEWAY, SC 29130 as to the claim. NATIONWIDE OCTOBER 7, 1993, AND RE- est in, or lien upon the prop- the Office of the Clerk of Court Attorney, if applicable: Estate: ISSAC THOMPSON, CORDED IN PLAT SLIDE 522 erty described in the Com- for Fairfield County in Plat Address: Jr. AT PAGE 1018 OF THE RE- plaint herein; such appoint- Book 553 at Page 1130, said Date of Death: 08/28/2011 Case Number: CORDS OF FAIRFIELD ment to become absolute un- lot having such metes, courses 2011ES2000189 COUNTY AND BOUNDED less they, or someone in their and distances as are shown 12/23 12/30 01/06 Personal Representative: The Herald Independent Friday, January 6, 2012 • Page 9

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The presents have been opened, all the left- overs are finally gone and the Eagles are on the court again. The Eagles of Richard Winn Academy took to the road to play the Knights of W.W. King Academy on Dec. 28. The middle school girls were first to kick off a night of basketball. The girls played a tight game with the score 0 to 0 at the end of the first quar- ter. Going into the sec- ond quarter the Eagles scored 8 points to the Knights 2 points. The girls would go into the locker room with a small lead. At the beginning of the second half, the girls of Richard Winn picked up the pace and domi- nated the game. They started scoring and they never looked back. The middle school Eagles Photo/Martha Ladd scored 26 total points to Middle school players Bailey Taylor and Shelley Priddy battle for the loose ball underneath the basket at W.W.King. the Knights total score of 3. Scoring the most points was Alyssa Atker- son with 12, followed by LLaaddyy GGrriiffffiinnss:: Bailey Taylor with 8, Megan Simpson, Kimmy Albert and Marion Comeback stalls in tourney title game Walker Coleman each scored 2 points. JAMES DENTON School from Augusta, Ga., the clock, the Lady Griffins followed by Jazmine Bostick –––––––––– The middle school Editor took the title, 36-33. had cut the lead to 34-33 and with 9, Jada Martin and boys came out of the tun- “We were wore out,” head were poised to take the lead Janelle Watkins with 6 and nel on the run and were After overcoming a double- coach Cedric Simpson said. on a fast break. A rare miss on Chelsea Seibles with 2. eager to play the Knights. digit halftime deficit Friday “We’d played so many games a layup, however, ended their The Lady Griffins traveled Theboyswereableto night in the championship in a row, we had no legs. But run and the Lady Pats were to Blythewood Thursday outscore the Knights at game of the Gator Classic they made a heck of a come- able to close things out. night and will host Great the end of the first quar- tournament, the Fairfield back in the second half.” “I’m proud of them,” Simp- Falls tonight. The Jan. 10 ter with a score of Eagles Central Lady Griffins’ monu- The Lady Griffins trailed 22- son said. “They did a heck of home game against Nation 7 and Knights 4. During mental comeback effort fell 9 at the break, but found their a job.” Ford, their region opener, the second quarter the just shy of victory, as the Lady second wind after the half. Christian Thompson led the has been pushed up to Mon- Eagles really played hard Patriots of Westside High With under 13 seconds left on Lady Griffins with 10 points, day night, Jan. 9. and went into the locker room with the lead and the score 23 to 11. The Knights came back Charity race: Annual Red Nose Run Jan. 28 trying to contain the Ea- gles but our boys were On Jan. 28, Ronald Mc- will tour through Colum- and the Ronald McDon- It is only because of the “home away from home” ready for the battle and Donald House Charities bia’s beautiful and his- ald Family Room. generosity and support so they can focus on remained ahead at the of Columbia, in partner- toric downtown, These families are of the community that being together when end of the third period ship with Feld Entertain- including the USC Cam- seeking shelter and sol- we have been able to being together is most with the score 31 for the ment and the Colonial pus. Runners will enjoy ace during an extremely continue to ensure the important. Eagles and 20 for the Life Arena, will host the complimentary mas- stressful time in their highest quality of care For more information or Knights. Going into the Fifth Annual Red Nose sages from Southeastern lives – facing the uncer- and comfort for these questions, please call 803- fourth quarter the Eagles Run 10k and 5k pre- School of Neuromuscu- tainties of having a criti- families by providing 254-0118 or e-mail continued to force the sented by BlueCross lar Massage, food, drinks cally ill or injured child. them a safe and loving [email protected]. ball into their goal and BlueShield of South Car- and more! Last year, won the game with the olina. All proceeds bene- more than 650 run- final score of 38 to 28. fit Ronald McDonald ners/walkers registered High scorers for the boys House Charities of Co- to help raise more than And the MVP winner is . . . were Gunter Hensley lumbia. $18,000. This year, more with 12, Coker Gilbert 10, Register early at than 750 runners are ex- A Sporting View by Mark Vasto wacky. John Coleman 8, Bryant www.strictlyrunning.co pected with a goal of over A Sporting View by Mark Vasto For whatever reason, Carvalho 6 and John m or at the Colonial Life $24,000 to benefit RMHC there has been more talk Lewis 2. Arena the day of the race of Columbia. We all have lapses in published in a journal. about the MVP this year The Varsity Girls were from 6:45 until 7:30 a.m. Each year, more than judgment ... well, except (Because he’s really than in recent memory. I the third team to take to The Palmetto Grand 350 families are served by maybe Drew Brees. Every good.) don’t remember it being the court at W.W. King Prix 10k begins at 8 a.m. Ronald McDonald House Sunday, his name is a re- The other obvious such reliable water- Academy. The girls with the 5k beginning at Charities of Columbia liable one across the TV MVP candidate — and cooler talk before ... not kicked it into high gear 8:15 a.m. Both races are through one or both cor- scroll — 300-plus yards, likely winner, in my esti- this consistently. Until professionally managed nerstone programs, the five touchdowns and an- mation — is Aaron his crappy game against See EAGLES Page 7 by Strictly Running and Ronald McDonald House other win for the New Or- Rodgers, quarterback of the Redskins going down leans Saints. the team that lost to the the stretch, I was point- It’s only natural that he Kansas City Chiefs in ing to Eli Manning. With gets a lot of talk when it week 14 (the Packers). Ahmad Bradshaw hurt- BRYAN’S TIRE & AUTO comes to MVP consider- Rodgers is the complete ing and Brandon Jacobs a ation. I don’t consider package in that he can non-factor, it was Eli who Specializing in him the MVP. I consider throw and run, and kept the Giants in the him a sick maniac that throw while running. playoff hunt. They have Tires - Brakes - Alignments somehow figured out his He’s levelheaded and ac- the league’s 29th-ranked craft in ways that should curate; he’s good in the defense as of this writing, Call or Stop by land him in a laboratory beginning and good at so the other side of the Hyw 34 West & I-77 Ridgeway • 803.337.8332 somewhere so he can be the end. studied, the findings Then things start to get See VASTO Page 7