School Board Approves Separate 2021-22 Calendars
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| PAGE LABEL EVEN | T Vol. 117HE No. 13 JOURNALTuesday, January 19, 2021 $100 ‘FLUSH IT’ T J Tigers look to ‘A GLIMMER OF HOPE’: Famous grizzly, cubs draw fans on trip to den. B1 bounce back after TRANSITION TIME NEARING: Biden, Harris take break to mark MLK day. D1 big loss. C1 OCONEE SCHOOLS School board approves separate 2021-22 calendars students will report on Steve Hanvey told the even though the e-Learn- statute,” Hanvey said. “So Aug. 11 and complete the board he ing program implemented we couldn’t just take them Elementary students will school year on May 24 wanted to go by the district this year out, even though we don’t according to the calendar, ahead and get allows students to receive plan to use them. Hopeful- while the first day for the calendars virtual instruction during ly, nothing would cause us start five days after others elementary students will approved “so inclement weather. to do that.” be Aug. 16 and the final our folks will “We got a message from Hanvey said the state BY GREG OLIVER mously approved separate day May 27. All in-service have plenty Dr. (Lee) D’Andrea, who’s only allowed middle and THE JOURNAL 2021-22 school calendars days and holiday breaks of time to over the e-Learning co- high schools to start three — one for elementary are identical between the Hanvey prepare for hort, and were told we had days earlier but added WALHALLA — The schools and the other for two calendars. it.” Three to continue to include the that will allow those stu- Oconee County School middle and high schools. Associate superinten- makeup days were tacked three makeup days, be- Board recently unani- Middle and high school dent for administration on at the end of the year, cause that’s per the state SEE CALENDARS, PAGE A6 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY MONDAY, JAN. 18 Scouts, others ‘All about service’ kick off project on MLK Day BY GREG OLIVER up to build a loop trail THE JOURNAL in the forested area of the greenspace on CLEMSON — On a North Clemson Avenue day when many in-per- and mark plant species son community service with interpretive signs. activities commemorat- Although it has been ing the Martin Luther in the works for some King Jr. Day of Service time, the group chose were held virtually, the MLK holiday to Scout Troop 235 lead- kick off the project. ers, scouts and local “I think it’s a good residents were working thing to do for the com- at the Shanklin-Sams munity, to kind of re- Greenspace. turn the favor of what Wearing masks and Martin Luther King social distancing, about 40 people showed SEE SCOUTS, PAGE A5 LAUREN PIERCE | THE JOURNAL Seneca Police Department community and professional development coordinator Chuck Hunter and his wife and son, Mateashia and Caleb, were part of a litter pickup in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. in Seneca on Monday. Seneca police spearhead litter pickup in honor of MLK BY LAUREN PIERCE About 50 volunteers participated idea after Chief Casey Bowling THE JOURNAL in the event along a portion of 6th asked him to brainstorm a way to Street, also known as MLK Bou- honor King on the holiday. GREG OLIVER | THE JOURNAL SENECA — Seneca police and lo- levard, in honor of the slain civil “Since Dr. King’s life was all Members of the Clemson University Epsilon Tau Phi cal volunteers used a part of Martin rights leader. about service, I suggested we do a fraternity, part of a national organization dedicated Luther King Jr. Day to help clean up Seneca Police Department pro- litter pickup, so that’s why we did to brotherhood, service and the principles of scout- the community as a way to give back fessional development coordinator ing, work at Shanklin-Sams Greenspace on North during a service event on Monday. Chuck Hunter came up with the SEE POLICE, PAGE A6 Clemson Avenue on Monday. Walhalla holds day of service BY BRIAN GRAVES of the celebration of the for all and challenged all THE JOURNAL birth of Dr. Martin Luther Americans to participate King Jr. in the never-ending work WALHALLA — More Mayor Danny Edwards of building a more perfect than two dozen local resi- led the event’s prelude by union,” Edwards said, dents gathered at Walhal- reading his proclamation reading from the procla- la City Park on a mission making the day an official mation. “The King Day of to serve others and their event for the city of Wal- Service is the only federal community Monday halla. holiday commemorated as BRIAN GRAVES | THE JOURNAL morning. “Dr. Martin Luther a national day of service Walhalla’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force sponsored a day of service with a litter That is the calling led King Jr. devoted his life to and offers an opportunity pickup throughout the city for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. The day also in- by the national day of ser- advancing equality, social cluded a proclamation from Mayor Danny Edwards. vice that has become part justice and opportunity SEE WALHALLA, PAGE A6 | INSIDE | | INFO | WILLIE SAYS: CALENDAR A2 ENTERTAINMENT B4 SPORTS C1 DELIVERY (864) 882-2375 CLASSIFIEDS D2 LIFESTYLE B1 TELL WILLIE B5 CLASSIFIEDS (864) 882-2375 COLUMNISTS B3 OBITUARIES B2 WORLD | NATION D1 ADVERTISING (864) 973-6305 You’re older than COMICS B3 OPINION A4 me! B5 HELPING YOU RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF. 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Anderson: Every member of for today * Seven-day moving average vote is set to be discussed Every member of the council city council present at city at council’s meeting at present shall vote or note his council meetings “shall vote Cumulative cases 6:30 p.m. tonight. THE JOURNAL STAFF abstention on every question on every motion, unless South Carolina: 354,895 cases, 5,662 deaths McGuire expressed con- except when required to excused by the council.” cern during a 2019 council refrain from voting by state Rock Hill, Georgetown, WESTMINSTER — Oconee County: 6,459 cases, 77 deaths meeting that his decision The South Carolina De- law.” Charleston, Sumter and Pickens County: 12,820 cases, 167 deaths to abstain on a new con- Easley: Every member of Mauldin have similar partment of Environ- tract extension and pay council present is required to ordinances. mental Control (DHEC) raise for then-city admin- will hold a children’s SOURCE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL istrator Rick Cotton was flu clinic from 4-5 counted the same as a p.m. today in the gym yes vote. McGuire said he and went ahead and voted.” more weight than a no entrance to West-Oak had discussed the city’s McCormac said the vote. There is that choice.” Middle School on West- | CALENDAR | abstention policy online problem with not count- Councilman John minster Highway. with experts on a Robert’s ing abstentions as either a Ducworth argued that DHEC recommends TODAY Rules of Order forum who yea or a nay is it reduces a council that everyone six POWERFUL CLUB of Toastmasters will meet via Zoom from 6-7:15 said they were astounded. the number for a majority member who months of age and old- p.m. Individuals interested in improving their communication and “Every one of them said to win the vote. doesn’t know er get the flu vaccine leadership skills welcome. There is no charge to attend. If you wish what we are doing is cra- “If there’s enough ab- enough about every flu season. Offi- to attend, phones (864) 944-5735. zy, ridiculous, stentions, one person could an issue cials say the vaccine looney tunes,” win the vote with just one should vote no offers the best protec- SATURDAY McGuire said vote,” McCormac said. because “oth- tion against getting AMERICAN CHRISTIAN Fiction Writers’ South Carolina Chapter will at the time. Councilman Bob Brook- erwise, some the flu, adding that meet at 2 p.m. at North Anderson Baptist Church, 2308 N. Main St., McGuire over also questioned why Ducworth people might the flu doesn’t spread Anderson. Meetings are free and visitors welcome. Scwritersacfw. brought the the Municipal Association play politics, as easily when most blogspot.com. [email protected] or (864) 226-7024. issue back of South Carolina re- duck votes or anything.” people in a school get up again last quires an abstention vote “It’s all of our jobs to do the vaccine. JAN. 27 McGuire month, asking as a “yes.” our homework before we For more informa- OCONEE BOARD of Disabilities and Special Needs will meet at 9:30 city attorney “That bugs get here,” Ducworth said. tion, visit scdhec.gov/ a.m.