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UNIONʼS GOOD NEWS SOURCE! Library Pea Ridge News Sis goes gets interimSis carries out 911 instructionsshopping to the letter for By HOYT HANEY Thanks, ladies. Sis and two of her directorcousins, Faye and Myrtle Good Question Quinn, went deer hunting Some folks have been Appointmentjust below our house foron Pea asking why people would groceries Ridge. Suddenly Faye fell pay for subscription to a threeto the groundmonths and stopped newspaper when they read Sis walked up to the Bybreathing. CHARLES Desparatetly, WARNER Sis it off the computer for free. counter and told the clerk, PEA RIDGE [email protected] for a pulse but couldn’t Dang if I know. “I want a dozen eggs, a findA one.Spartanburg She whipped County out quart of milk and a loaf of NEWS her cell phone, dialed 911 Another Reminder bread.” The nice clerk told resident with 25 years Rev. Allan West at Mt. experienceand blurted, as a “My public cousin Sis, “Ma’am, I can’t do By HOYT HANEY librarianFaye just has dropped been named dead, Joy Baptist Church is seek- that.” Sis said, “Why not?” interimwhat should director I do?” of theThe nice ing the names of the 23 The clerk answered, “This Happy Birthday Uniondispatcher County said; Carnegie Okay, okay, chartered members of the is a hardware store.” On March 30, my friend Library.just relax, I can help you. church. If you can help out Remember In Prayer Mr. Steven “Zebco” Sealy First,Tom let’s Lowrimore, make sure she is Rev. West, call him at 674- My friend, Mrs. Lucy will celebrate a birthday. coordinatordead.” After of systems about a 5408 or myself. The Whitehead fell and frac- He didn’t tell me how forminute, Spartanburg the County dispatcher Preacher wants to thank all tured an arm. Got to wear old he would be, but did Publicheard aLibraries, shot ring willout. beginThen who have helped out with that cast for a while. I know say he helped the Wright servingSis came as backinterim on direc the - line this project. that Howard and Cindy will Brothers get the airplane torand April said 4. nervously, In a telephone “Okay, take good care of Lucy. off the ground up in North interviewwhat we do Friday next?” morning, Fashion Statement Keep them in your prayers. Carolina. Lowrimore said his service Mr. J.D. Bright passes this on: Among retirees, Strange Cure Church News will beArea for three Prayer months to Tommy Haney down Holy Monday will be help the library through its what is considered formal observed at Fosters Chapel Concerns attire is untied shoes. with a case of collimod- end-of-the-yearBetty Scales, transition R.E. gus. I told Tommy to take UMC on Monday, April 18 period.Gallman, Jr., Ken Horne, some wine, Castor Oil and at 7 p.m. Caroline“The State Gallman, Library S. J. Fact Jell-O. He should be up and in Columbia asked my Did you know that on Insight Harris,Ada Adams, Mickey running in a day or two. Ralph Harris says, boss in Spartanburg if we Monday, March 14, 1794, (Pardon the pun) Crayne, Ross Arthur, Eli Whitney patented the “Today I will go the extra couldVernon help Wilson, Union through Morris this transitition period,” cotton gin? Now you know. Remember Your Pets mile. I will find ways to LowrimoreBrady, Joyce said. Bishop, “This Mike is Please folks, as summer help share the burden of aGregory, busy time Jackof the year Webber, for Reminder nears and the days will be another person.” aBuddy library. They’re Allen, wrap Audrea- Fosters Chapel UMC extremely hot. Don’t leave More Insight pingDouglas, up the Dot school Morris, year and SheriffRevival will be Taylor Sunday, your pets in the hot car. It Mr. J.D. Bright says, “If Louise Kirby. Sheriff David Taylor graduated from the FBI Academy on Dec. 10. He celebrated his they’re getting the summer March 20-23. Rev. Ed gets real hot even with the See HOYT, Page 2 reading program in place. 54thMcDowell birthday will while bring at the the school. Photo: The S.C. Sheriffs Association window down. WithoutWonderful a director Visit this is messages, you bring a difficultThe to Fosters get done. Chapel So I’ll friend. beUMC helping came them to visit through with Sis and me on Monday night. that transition in April, Special Person Of Photo by Hoyt Haney MayWe had and aJune.” devotion and the The infamous three-legged Buffalo chickens ladiesLowrimore came bearingsaid he will gifts, The Week OurBuffalo Special Chicken Person of dividecakes andhis timepies. betweenWe enjoyed his Did you know that Itʼs that time of year the food, but most of all we The Week is Mr. R.E. BUFFALO NEWS job in Spartanburg and his there are many people liv- These Azalea blooms in the yard of Sis Haney. Azaleas are any of the various Rhododendrons with funnel shaped dutiesenjoyed at Carnegie. their fellowship. He said ing in BuffaloSee Hoyt, who Page raise 2 blossoms and deciduous leaves. — Merriam-Webster he will spend 20 hours a chickens. That’s right. I FOR YOU week at each location. met a man the other day By AUBREY PARKS The Union County who told me an unusual Carnegie Library Board of story. I do not know if it busy with so many angels Trustees voted Wednesday isWho true or not. I willWhat let you sorting When out petitions writ&- Where of Whitmire Heart to hire Lowrimore. be the judge. ten on voluminous paper “This is an excellent A man was driving sheets and scraps from example of neighbors his pickup down a back people all over the world. patient helping neighbors and road when, suddenly, a Then we moved on Bryson the expertise and guid- chicken darted out into the down a long corridor until Scarborough Birthdays,we reached an the second anniversary and ance that the State Library road in front of him. He recently provides to small libraries was just about to slam on section. The angel then underwent like ours,” board chairman his brakes to avoid the said to me, ‘This is the heart sur- Packaging and Delivery Jennifer Tazerouti said. chicken when he realized gery. He “The board is grateful that Section. Here, the graces that the chicken had sped turned eight the Spartanburg County on ahead doing about 30 and blessings the people community and church events months old Public Libraries have miles per hour. asked for are processed and delivered to the liv- last week. policiesBy CASSIE in place J. FOWLERto enable Christie.Amazed, he sped up to The families of Shirley Contact Commander and shared floor space, G. Caudill, Tammy R. their employees to do such follow, but the chicken ing persons who asked Photo Hello everyone, Happy Gilliam Dickert. Shirley is Thomas Crisp at 940–2793 with Whitmire Hair Diva Drew, Tiffanysubmitted foster, things. We are also thank- took off faster and fast- for them.” I noticed again Emma B. Jeter, Daniel A. St. Patrick’s Day! Lots of Anniversary survivedhow busy herit was children there. for pick up information. — Sherry Epps. Sherry ful to the folks at the State er. Finally the chicken The 11 a.m. Lenten and Marcia are always Lindler, and Micheal K. Librarylocal news for connecting on the way, us Happy Anniversary to Jenny,There were Kelsey many and angels Scott. screechedRachel into and a turn Charles and Her brother, former services for March 30 will lending the helping and Shealy. withafter Mr.we sendLowrimore.” out our birth- went into a small farm. working hard at that sta- day wishes from Gottrocks Wallen. The family and Whitmiretion, since residentso many Danny bless- be held at Whitmire United growing hands to each The Merit List requires Tazerouti said As he turned to follow, a 3.75 GPA and part-time Lowrimore’sThe Birthday vastFairy. experi- friends of Taylor Chapman Gilliam.ings had Shebeen was requested prede- Methodist Church. April 6 other. Especially during the man noticed that the services will be held at the Up-Dos of prom sea- attendance. Those students enceHappy will assist Birthday the library to chickenask for special had THREE prayers. legs. ceasedand were by being her packaged husband son. are: Chrystal K. Wallace, inRonnie providing Garner, excellent Sadie Edgarfor delivery Dickert. to Earth. First Baptist Church. NO Equipme He pulled to a stop in front Kaley B. Pressley, Joshua customerErwin, my service brother and Terrell pro- Sympathy JuanitaFinally at Bledsoe, the farthest 83, Congratulations to College Back To School NO Start-Up of the farm house and, K. Pressley, andto Helen Buy! R. grammingE. Fowler to all III, of Union Virgil lookingOn a sadaround, note, wenoticed send wifeend of of the George long Bledsoe.corridor WCS student, and Royal List includes a big congrat- Arnold. nt County.Taylor, She Nancy said he Brock,will thatour sympathyALL the andchickens best Bothwe stopped George at the and door Juanita of a Regiment MarchingLOCK Band ulations IN toYOUR Whitmire areaPRICE wishes to the families of Member Christopher honor students. Piedmont The search is overCo for beAnita paid $2,000 Silvers, a month, George hadt three legs. werevery small often station. seen enjoying To my FOR ONE YEAR! sts! including“Smokey” benefits. Alverson, Eddie Cassie Mae Boyd. She is theirgreat yardsurprise, work, maintain-only one Williams. Christopher won Technical College the town’s PRT He said to the farmer, Coordinator and citizens “Moates”Lowrimore Bledsoe. said heSpecial was “THREE-leggedsurvived by her 10chick chil-- ingangel plants was andseated flowers there, at a spot by audition in the President’s List requires a impressedwishes to with Youth the Baseball board ens?dren, That’s grandchildren astounding!” and Grayidly doingFuneral nothing. Home. “This South Carolina Region III 4.0 GPA and full-time and youth alike are excited andNumber with 5the — library Lomas staff. Tyrek Thegreat-grandchildren farmer replied, “Yep, and is the Acknowledgment Senior Concert Band.NOWNOW courseGETGET load.ACCESSACC TheES followingS TOTO OVEROVaboutER the return of a former Sympathy to the fami- resident. We say Welcome Davis,“I met and with yourthe board Aunt Ione bred brother. ‘em Herthat daughterway — liesSection,” of Mrs. my Frances angel Louise friend Christopher is a senior, he students on the Fall 2010 andKathy I’m “Belle” very impressed Davis from Iin love Whitmire drumsticks.” is Sylvia The Setzler.quietly admitted to me. plays trombone and eupho- Presidents’ List list See Cassie, Page 2 withyour their Mom dedication and Sisterto manWhitener, then asked, owner “Well, of He seemed embarrassed nium in the marching and include: George “Smokey” “How is it that there is theSharon. library, To theyour former take their res- tellSylvia’s me, howS&A doesin Whitmire. a three- In Upcoming concert band. Alverson, Jessica N. civicidents duty and seriously childhood and leggedThe chicken families taste?” The of no work going on here?” We wish Newberry Hair Crumpton, Micheal E. theyfriends love andthe library,” classmates farmerClarence replied, Hunter. Survivors“Dunno, I asked.Church And Diva, simply known as Gibson. LowrimoreSam Lake, said. “I’ve Jonathan met haven’tinclude hisbeen sisters, able Virginiato catch Community“So sad,” the News angel “Marcia,” the best of luck The Dean’s List withBoyce, the staff Kathy at the library Bragg oneBoyd, yet.” Bessie Crosby and sighed.The VFW“After Post people # 70 in the opening of her new requires a 3.75 GPA, and receive the blessings that 120120 and I’m very impressed Fricks, Anne Brock Smith brotherWhat BudHappens Hunter In of Chicken Stew sale this salon location. Marcia CCHANNELSfull-timeHA NN attendance.ELS withand their Charlene dedication Ramsey and Whitmire, Union County. 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Spartanburg 36o 61o the top 8% of the world’s but it scares me! As Paul great-grandson, Bryson has given to each of us Greenville o o 38 60 Union wealthy. And if you get Harvey always said, “And Scarborough, had heart wisdom and a spiritual 34o 61o this on your own comput- that, folks, is the rest of surgery at the Medical sensitivity to recognize er, you are part of the 1% the story.” University of South His work. And when He

Columbia in the world who has that Carolina last Wednesday, works in our lives let’s o o Condolences 35 63 opportunity. If you woke March 16. There were not forget to thank Him Myrtle Beach Mrs. Allene Ford 37o 60o up this morning with more Crocker, 85, wife of fears of many complica- and praise/worship Him health than illness … You Forrest J. Crocker, Sr., of tions, but Bryson came for His goodness. are more blessed than the Churchill St., Union, died through the surgery like Thought of the Week many who will not even a “champ.” Bryson was Charleston Friday, March 18, 2011 “An important part of o o 42 63 survive this day. If you at her home. She was a eight months old on praying is a willingness have never experienced member of Covenant March 25. He progressed to be part of the answer.” Union Daily Times graphic the fear in battle, the lone- so well after the surgery Baptist Church. Surviving If You Have Good News liness of imprisonment, in addition to her husband that he came home last Your Local Weather the agony of torture, or Tuesday, March 22, and When you see, hear, are one daughter, Elaine or make news, email Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun the pangs of starvation … Brinson and husband is now recuperating well. 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/2 4/3 You are ahead of 700 mil- Let’s all join together to your news to me at Eddie of Savannah, GA; BuffaloNews4U@yahoo. lion people in the world. a daughter-in-law, Mary thank our Lord for guid- If you can attend a church ing the surgeon’s hands com, [email protected], Crocker of Savannah, call me at 864-424-9338; 65/48 64/45 54/42 58/44 66/45 without the fear of harass- GA; one sister: Barbara and for the successful sur- Mix of sun Rain with a Rain with a Light rain. Plenty of sun. ment, arrest, torture or gery. Many thanks also mail your news to me at and clouds. few rumbles few rumbles Highs in the Highs in the Ford Puckett of Union; Highs in the of thunder. of thunder. upper 50s mid 60s and death you are envied by, go out to those who kept POB 128, Buffalo; or stop mid 60s and and lows in lows in the one sister-in-law, Billie lows in the the mid 40s. mid 40s. and more blessed than, Bryson and his parents in me on the street. When upper 40s. Crocker of Atlanta, you celebrate good things ©2009 American Profile Hometown Content Service three billion people in the their prayers. Yes, prayers GA; four grandsons, in your life, I would like world. If your parents are Trey Brinson and wife DO WORK! still alive and still mar- Prayer Concerns to share that with the Nikki, Jay Crocker and good people of Buffalo. PRAYER ried …you are very rare. wife Stephaine, Garrett Folks, if you do not If you can hold your head know it, I am gonna tell Until next week, may Brinson and wife Layla God bless you richly. And Read 1 Thessalonians no words can express the up and smile, you are not and Chris Crocker; two ya….We are in desperate the norm, you’re unique times! There are many, remember, “Laus Deo” — 5:16-18 depth of our love for you. great-granddaughters, “Praise Be To God” Devote yourselves to You fill us with joy as we to all those in doubt and Emmalee and Leighton many people in Buffalo prayer, being watchful are born anew. Amen. despair.” Brinson; and numerous and in Union County that and thankful. THOUGHT FOR THE Have a great day, count nieces and nephews. Let’s are barely hanging on. “So — Colossians 4:2 DAY: Anything that con- your blessings, and oh, remember this family in what do desperate people Subscribe to The Union (NIV) nects us to God is a form yes…. thank God espe- our prayers, thoughts, and do?” Desperate people PRAYER: Dear Lord, of prayer. cially for all your family deeds. who have a personal rela- and friends!! tionship with Jesus Christ; Birthdays Daily Times TODAY! Did You Know???? have a relationship with a TODAY IN HISTORY OBITUARIES This week is a special loving God and Father…. NTT Japan has suc- week for three people. cessfully tested a fiber PRAY. Psalm 102:1 Carla Champion is having says, “Hear my prayer, By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Guy E Gibson optic cable that pushes 14 a birthday on Wednesday Today is Monday, World War II Veteran trillion bits of information O LORD, and let my cry (30th). Rubin Morris and come to You.” God cares March 28, the 87th day of SHARON — Mr. Guy per second down a single Patti Shropshire are hav- 2011. There are 278 days Everett Gibson, 83, hus- strand of fiber. That is for you and wants to hear ing birthdays on Thursday from you. So this week, Call left in the year. band of Trula Valentine 2,660 CDs or 210 million (31st). Folks, may this be Today’s Highlight in Gibson, 8264 Lockhart phone calls every second. let the “Family of God” your BEST BIRTHDAY join together in prayer for History: Rd.,Sharon, passed away It is currently tripling YET….. and may God On March 28, 1979, Saturday, March 26, 2011 every six months and is our country, our county, give you a special bless- our families, and our- America’s worst com- at Spartanburg Regional expected to do so for the ing on your special day. mercial nuclear accident Medical Center. next 20 years. By 2013, selves. Realize it or not, occurred inside the Unit Mr. Gibson was born in a supercomputer will be Anniversaries all genuine Christians in 2 reactor at the Three Lockhart, April 6, 1927 a built that exceeds the I know of three couples Buffalo and Union are sis- Mile Island plant near son of the late Leroy and computational capabili- who are having special ters and brothers in God’s events. Jim and Dolly family. So, this week, 427-1234 Middletown, Pa. Elizabeth Gregory Gibson. ties of the human brain. On this date: He was retired from Fluor Predictions are that by Pittman celebrated their LET’S PRAY. In 1834, the U.S. Senate Daniel Construction and 2049, a $1,000 computer wedding anniversary on My Thoughts voted to censure President was a veteran of the US will exceed the compu- Saturday, March 26. They For what shall we pray? Andrew Jackson for the Navy having served during tational capabilities of have been married for 19 The Bible tells us what removal of federal depos- World War II. Mr. Gibson the entire human species. years. Congratulations, to pray for. Philippians its from the Bank of the was a member of Bullock’s Did you know that in less Jim and Dolly. Robin and 4:19 tells us to pray for United States. Creek Presbyterian Church than 5 minutes, 67 babies Susan Lankford are hav- our NEEDS, not for our In 1898, the Supreme where he had served as a will be born in the United ing a wedding anniversary WANTS. Specifically, Court, in United States v. deacon. States; 274 babies will be on Monday (28th). Alvin God promises us, “And Wong Kim Ark, ruled that Surviving in addition born in China; 395 babies and Frances Lancaster my God shall supply all a child born in the United to his wife are a daugh- will be born in India; and are celebrating their anni- your need according to States to Chinese immi- ter, Elizabeth Hewitt and 694,000 songs will be versary on Wednesday His riches in glory by grants was a U.S. citizen. husband Randy of Sharon; illegally downloaded. So (30th). May God’s love Christ Jesus.” And how In 1930, the names two sons, Miles “Topper” what does all of the infor- flood the hearts of these will God do that for you? of the Turkish cities of Gibson of Lockhart and mation that I presented couples as they celebrate I do not know. Our God Constantinople and Angora Steve Gibson and wife over the last eight weeks their love for each other. is a mysterious God who were changed to Istanbul Donna of Spartanburg; mean??? This information Praise & Rejoicing works in unusual ways. and Ankara. two stepdaughters, Lenora was compiled by Sony for Sue Pennington It has often been said In 1935, the notori- See OBITUARIES, Page 3 its stockholder meeting. I recently told me that her that, “you can’t put Jesus ous Nazi propaganda do not know about you, or God in a box.” God film “Triumph des Willens” (Triumph of the Will), directed by Leni HOYT Riefenstahl, premiered in Continued from Front Page Berlin with Adolf Hitler present. you fill your heart with year was 1846, now, you Kleigh Coleman on win- In 1941, novelist and regrets of yesterday and the know. ning the district writing critic Virginia Woolf, worries of tomorrow, you One Year Old competition at Jonesville 59, drowned herself near have no today to be thank- Miss Rebecca Elizabeth Elementary School. These her home in Lewes, East ful for.” Gallman will be one year are smart young folks who Sussex, England. Good Entertainment old on March 31. Rebecca have a bright future ahead. In 1942, during World Keep in mind the is the daughter of Mr. and We wish them all the luck. War II, British naval forces Horseshoe Band plays Mrs. R.E. IV. Grandparents They both come from good raided the Nazi-occupied good music on Friday are Mr. and Mrs. R. E. stock. French port of St. Nazaire nights on Harris Street. Gallman, Jr. Area Prayer Concerns in Operation Chariot. Come bring a friend for Rejection Savannah Cook, R.E. In 1969, the 34th presi- some good clean fun and More bad luck, our old- Gallman, Jr., Warren dent of the United States, music. est son El Moe just received Little, Carl Inman, Shirley Dwight D. Eisenhower, Good Food a letter from Harvard Law Sanders, Kenneth Hoyt died in Washington, D.C., Have you tried the din- School. It tells him he has Sanders, Louise Kirby, at age 78. ner special at Nannys on been rejected until he fin- Joyce Bishop, Sara Harris, In 1978, in Stump East Main St. Buffalo? Try ishes the seventh grade. He Mike Gregory, Gayle v. Sparkman, the U.S. it one day when they are is studying to be a nuclear Owens, Vernon Wilson, Supreme Court voted serving up the greens. A scientist. Ross Arthur, Anna Harris 5-3 to uphold the judicial good meal and a good deal. and Barbara Inman. immunity of an Indiana Remember In Prayer Good Advice R.E. Gallman Jr. back Celebrating Birthdays judge against a lawsuit Buddy Harris on March brought by a young woman Attend the church of at home after having knee your choice this Sunday. replacement surgery. He 24; Melinda Gustin and who’d been ordered steril- Dillon Hare on March 26. ized by the judge when she Take a friend with you. will do rehab at home and was a teenager. You will feel good all day we wish R.E. all the best in Wisdom Today’s Birthdays: and all week. his recovery. Keep R.E. in Success is getting what Former White House Weather Report your prayers. you want out of life with- national security adviser Sis to Do Rize, “Go out- Congratulations out violating the rights of Zbigniew Brzezinski side and see if it is rain- Our congratulations others. (ZBIG’-nyef breh-ZHIN’- ing.” Do Rize to Sis, “Aw to Hayden Genoble and — Charles E. Hughes skee) is 83. Country musi- Maw, just call the dog in Till next time — Hoyt cian Charlie McCoy is 70. and see if it is wet!!” Movie director Mike Newell is 69. Actress Conchata Fact Ferrell is 68. Actor Ken Did you know that on Monday, March 28, The INTRO TROUBLEUBLE Howard is 67. Actress Dianne Wiest (weest) is 63. Mexican War began? The WITH Pastor Search THE IRS? Bethesda Baptist Church Make Tax Problems a Thing of the PAST! Santuc Community (Union County) Our FREE Consultation will help you: Forward resume to � Resolve your past due tax problems P.O. Box 535 Union, SC 29379 � End Wage Garnishment � Stop IRS Tax Levies ���������������� ������� �������������������������� We know your rights and are here to protect you. �������������������������� ��� ��������������� Our team of CPAs and former IRS agents deal with the IRS for you. 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Alex was one of several the birthdays and get busy with Earl Anderson website and Facebook high school students modeling Whitmire talk. served in the US Air OF WHITMIRE profile for informa- prom dresses and the local show. Force and US Army, tion and contact Sue Alex is a senior at Mid-Carolina Birthdays and he enjoyed a dis- By CASSIE J. FOWLER High School and the daughter of Happy Birthday wishes Hollingsworth at 803- tinguished career in 694-3797. former Whitmire residents Lori to Betty Ramsey, Jennifer education, human US Navy, before retiring from a and Sam Pruitt, and the grand- Coppedge, Virginia Southerland, Lets do Lunch! services and as a realtor. He career in manufacturing. Whitmire Community School daughter of Elaine and Walter Susie Brown, Carl Clegg, Shawn was employed in administra- Wilkerson of Whitmire. Taylor, Adam Caudill. Our for- Upcoming Church And will feature “Lunch Buddy Week” tion at Whitten Center for many April 18-22. Adults who enjoy Allrighty dear readers, dead- mer residents Christina Brown years. He is survived by his wife Community Events lines are here and so are my Bourassa, Gene Duckett, John Lenten services for spending time with children and Betty Davis Anderson, Earl and youth can volunteer to have lunch Atlanta Braves. Bostic and Ken Sparks. Union Betty’s children , Tonia, Mamye, Wednesday April 6 at 11 a.m. — To my friend and classmate, resident and High Cotton band First Baptist; April 13 — Sims with pre-K5 students. Interested? Carlton, Whitney, all of whom Contact the school at 803-694- Sam Lake, I hope you enjoyed member David Fowler. attended Whitmire High. Chapel Baptist. Light Lunch of your March Madness basketball, soup and sandwich after services. 3400 to sign up for spending Feel Good Wishes Minnie Lou Shields, 83, was lunchtime with a student. now move over, here comes the widow of Fred Shields. She The Community Wide Good baseball. We send our best feel good Friday Cross Walk is April wishes to Rev. Shannon Long is survived by her two daugh- Whitmire People In The News I know it’s only preseason, ters, Yvonne Willard and Carol 22 at noon, at The Whitmire Recently Ron Harsha shot a but I have evaluate what we and Newberry resident Elnora Presbyterian Church. The group hole in one on hole 9 with a seven “Nora” Allen. Collier, both of Whitmire; two have in strength and weakness brothers, Rrussell and Martin will walk to several area churches iron from the senior tee box at going into regular season. Lois Sympathy Seymore; two grandchildren; for scripture and prayers stops. A The Whitmire Golf Course. This Davidson, George Jeter and Dove On a sad sad note, we send our four great grandchildren. She van will be provided for assis- feat only happens for some golf- Plemmons, three of Whitmire’s sympathy and best wishes to the was predeceased by a daughter, tance. ers once in a lifetime. His wit- most ardent women Braves fans families of Maurice Crocker, Earl Donna; and a son, Marvin; and a Restoration Covenant nesses were Billy Hollingsworth and I may earn a coaching spot, Anderson, Minnie Lou Shields sister, Genola Alexander. Ministries and Outreach Program and Virgil Taylor. since longtime Bobby Cox has and Jimmy Teague. Jake “Jimmy” Teague, 76, will be giving out food boxes, According to Billy, the March retired. Fans, it just ain’t the same Maurice Crocker, 78, is sur- is survived by his wife Jo-Ann Thursday, March 31 from 5-6pm 15 Captain’s Choice Tourney was vibe without Bobby sitting and vived by his wife Pat, daugh- Brock Teague; a son Jay; a daugh- at the center on Satterwhite canceled due to rainy weather. rocking in the dugout. ter Beth, son Mickey and four ter, Marie; and sister, Camilla Street. Volunteers are welcome, Visit The Whitmire Golf Clubs’ Oh well, how ya’ll know I grandchildren. He was a gradu- King Scott; and several grand- contact the Center at 803-694- Facebook profile for upcoming digress into a memory or fantasy. ate of Whitmire High, retired children. He was predeceased 9999. news and events. In closing, we depend on You from Cone Mills, and was the by a brother Tony Lynn King. The Jaycees are planning their Alexandria “Alex” Pruitt for news! Send church, civic, owner of The Frame Shop where He graduated from Whitmire annual youth Easter Egg Hunt, made her appearance on the and family event news to news- he worked with historical pho- High School and served in the and Party In The Pines festival.. WSPA-TV’s “Your Carolina [email protected] UCHS Kevin Harvick takes victory Continued from Page 4 FONTANA, Calif. (AP) “I always was taught to burst, chasing down Busch — Growing up as a driv- race, just go fast enough to for the lead with two laps left. in Barber for the Yellow ing error. The Tigers walked Greer on Monday for a er, Kevin Harvick wasn’t put yourself in position to Harvick, as he always Jacket’s third run. Josh Simpson setting up region game at 6 p.m. taught to stomp the gas as be around at the end and seems to, nailed the finish. Blue Ridge answered runners on the corners. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E hard as he could all the make sure your car still has He had a rough start Union County’s offensive Keamond Eison came in for BR 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 0 time. Sit back, let the oth- all the fenders and tires and to the season, finishing call with two runs in the top Simpson as a pinch runner UC 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 4 6 0 ers bang into each other, everything still underneath 42nd at Daytona after a of the sixth inning cutting who later forced a throw- (WP): Ricky Rice (3-0) 7 IP, 4 hits, 6 K, 2 BB, 2 ER. then make your move was it,” Harvick said. “When blown engine and hadn’t Union County’s lead to 3-2. ing error as he stole second UNION COUNTY’S LEADING HITTERS: the way he was told to do it. it’s time to go, you have a been able to pull it together The Jackets (9-1, 2-1 base. The error gave Union Adam Lawson 1-1, single, run; Jake Walton 1-3, It seems to be working little something left, your since despite having fast Region III-3A) were not County a 4-2 advantage as single, RBI; Joe Beatty 1-3 single, run; Brett Duckett 1-3 single, run; Taylon Wallace 1-3 out quite well for him. car is hopefully fresher cars. His best finish was a phased by Blue Ridge’s Lawson scored with ease. single, 2 RBI;Dillon Barber 1-3 single, run. Pulling off what’s than the guys around you.” fourth at Phoenix. surge as they added an Rice sealed the victory Thursday’s game Union County 12, Chapman 2 become his typical linger- Kyle Busch had the Harvick didn’t have a insurance run in the bottom by retiring the side in the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E then-close move, Harvick dominant car most of the particularly strong quali- of the sixth frame. seventh inning including UC 0 3 2 1 5 0 1 12 12 0 passed California king day and led a race-high 151 fying session at Fontana, Adam Lawson singled two strikeouts. The Union CHA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 2 (WP): Dylan Rogers (3-0) 7 IP, 4 hits, 2 R, Jimmie Johnson on the laps, including off a restart either, to start 24th and with one out to get things County ace struck out six 9 K, 2 BB, 1 HBP. final turn at Auto Club with nine laps left. wasn’t exactly ripping started for the Jackets. He Blue Ridge batters and tal- UNION COUNTY’S LEADING HITTERS: Joe Beatty 2-3, 3B, 2B, 1 RBI; Ricky Rice 2-3, Speedway to win after Johnson, a five-time win- through the field once the then moved in to scoring lied his third victory of the 2B, 2 RBI; Jake Walton 2-5, 4 RBI; Taylon trailing the entire race. ner at Fontana, had the late race started. position after stealing sec- season with his complete- Wallace 1-4, 1 RBI; Adam Lawson 1-3; Josh Simpson 1-4, 2 RBI; Cal Arnold 1-2; David ond base and advancing to game performance. Gilkison 1-1; Lee Wilburn 1-1. third on a Blue Ridge throw- Union County travels to OBITUARIES Continued from Page 2 Medlin of Hodges and com) Organists. Nellie Sue Magaha of Sarah Fant Jones Surviving are neph- Honea Path; one step- Piano Instructor And Organist ews, Norman Fant Jones, son, Mike Walker of UNION — Miss Sarah Jr. and wife Rebecca and Greenwood; four sisters, their children, Fant and HELPIn 1965 John Lennon Every day people take Fant Jones of East Main Lena Mae Ramsey and Hanna Betsill Jones, of wrote these words. that last breath and step St., Union, passed away Voice of Victory Doris Inman. both Saturday, March 26, 2011 Mt. Pleasant, David W. “Help, I need somebody. An Outreach Ministry of Victory into eternity. There are of Sharon, Betty Horton Jones, DMD and wife Help, not just anybody. only two places we will at Wallace Thomson Baptist Church of Union and Azalee Ashe, both Hospital after complica- Margie Ann and their sons, Help, you know I need go. It is either Heaven of Lockhart; three broth- Hudson D. and Coleman By THE REV. DAVID W. BURRELL tions from an extended ill- someone, help. When I Music Director or Hell. The choice we ers, Harold and Donald A. Jones, of Spartanburg, was younger, so much make on this side will ness. Gibson, both of Sharon, Miss Jones was born in Robert B. Jones and wife younger than today, I determine where we go and Marvin Gibson of Ann and their daughter, never needed anybody’s help in any way. on that side. It is up to us to point people to Union, a daughter of the Hickory Grove; and a num- late Dudley Norman Jones Sarah Jones, of Santa Fe, But now these days are gone, I’m not so the one who can prepare them for eternity. ber of grandchildren and NM and Andrew W. Jones self-assured. Now I find I’ve changed my That one that I’m referring to is Jesus, and and Ora Fant Jones. She great-grandchildren. was a graduate of Union and his sons, Matthew mind and opened up the doors.” Jesus alone. Mr. Gibson was pre- and Michael Jones, of This song was a number one hit for The real fact is we all need help. I need High School, Converse deceased by two sons, College and the Union Richardson, TX. the popular group called The Beatles. help every day I live. The Bible says in Bobby Dean Gibson and Miss Jones was pre- Lennon said the pressure of popularity and Psalm 121, “I will lift up mine eyes unto Seminary in New York for Guy E. Gibson, Jr. ; a sis- organ study. Miss Jones deceased by a brother, demand had taken its toil on him. He later the hills from whence cometh my help. ter, Francis Cruce and two Norman Fant Jones, Sr. confessed he was heavily into drugs and My help cometh from the Lord, which had devoted her life to her brothers, Pete and Robert music as a piano instruc- Funeral services will be alcohol. It was reported that two months made heaven and earth.” Our only real Gibson. held 4 p.m. Wednesday, before he was assassinated, Lennon gave power source has got to come from Jesus. tor and as an organist for Funeral services will be several churches in the March 30, 2011 at the First an interview where he said he told every- When life seems hopeless, He gives hope. held 2 p.m. Monday, March Presbyterian Church con- one how he felt inside but no one listened. When we face situations that we have no area including Cane Creek 28, 2011 at Bullock’s Presbyterian Church, ducted by Rev. Sanders He said he asked for help but no one idea where to go next, He provides direc- Creek Presbyterian Church Read. Burial will be in came. Just a short time later he stepped tion. I understand that sometimes you just First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Ned Episcopal Church of the Rosemont Cemetery. into eternity. may not know what to say to someone Worstall. Burial will be in Members of the Union I still hear these same cries today, the who is need. If you write or email me your Nativity, Grace United the church cemetery with Methodist Church and Music Club and the Sarah cry for help. As I close my eyes and look address, I’ll send you a cd with one of my Military Honors. Jones Chorale are asked to upon my mind’s wall, I see faces of men, sermons and you can give that to that one First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held She was the founder and sit in a group. women, teenagers, young boys and girls who needs encouragement or help. We all 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening at Visitation will be that need help. The pressures of life have need to go a little farther and do a little director of the Sarah Jones the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chorale, a life member held from 2-3:45 p.m. them weighted down and it does take a more because if it makes the difference in Home. Wednesday in the church toil. It is up to us as believers to listen, go, just one more soul, it is worth it. I’m ask- and past president of the Memorials may be Union Music Club, a mem- parlor prior to the services. and give them the help they need. They ing you, will you help? made to Bullock’s Creek Memorials may be made will turn to something. I would rather u ber of the Daughter’s of Presbyterian Church the American Revolution, to the First Presbyterian them turn to Jesus than to alcohol, gam- Tune in to WBCU 103.5 FM Sundays Cemetery Fund, 7386 Church Organ Fund, P.O. bling, violence, sex, or drugs. You may be the Woman’s Study at noon for the Shining Light Broadcast. Lockhart Rd., Sharon, SC Club, past president and Box 672, Union, SC, thinking, “What can I do to help?” Well do I preach a 15-minute message that I pray 29742. 29379. you know someone who needs help? Drop member of the Union will be a blessing to those who listen. The family is at the Historical Society, founder The family will be at by and check in, give them a friendly hug. If you have a prayer concern, comment, home 8264 Lockhart Rd., their respective homes. Tell them you love them and you are pray- and first president of the or question, please write to: Voice of Sharon. Preservation Society of The S.R. Holcombe ing for them. All these things will help! It Victory, Attn: David Burrell, PO Box The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www. may not solve their problems but at least Union Co. and a member 1221, Pacolet, SC 29372 or e-mail me at Funeral Home, Inc. (www. of the American Guild of holcombefuneralhomes. they know someone cares. [email protected]. holcombefuneralhomes. com) 4 The Weekly Union Grapevine/Union, S.C., Week of Monday, March 28, 2011 Fire destroys house on Lockhart Highway By CHARLES WARNER 10 a.m. and by the time we cwarnerheartlandpublications.com arrived flames were coming LOCKHART — through the roof,” Gregory Firefighters from two coun- said. “It was a total loss. ties were required to battle The interior was gutted.” a fire that destroyed a house Union County EMS on Lockhart Highway was also dispatched to the Friday morning. scene. The Lockhart, Philippi, As the fire consumed the Monarch, Kelly-Kelton and building, a popping sound Jonesville fire departments was heard. Gregory said along with Crossroads Fire the homeowner had some Department from Chester guns and ammunition in County were called to 4959 the house and the popping Lockhart Highway to bat- sound was the ammuntition tle the blaze that Lockhart cooking off. He said no Fire Chief Hugh Gregory one was injured, however, said began around 10 a.m. and the ammunition cook- Gregory said firefighters ing off did not prevent fire- were on the scene until 2 fighters from battling the p.m. that afternoon extin- blaze. guishing the blaze but were Gregory said the cause unable to save the house. of the fire is still under “The call came in around investigation.

Above and at left, firefighters battle a blaze that destroyed a house at 4959 Lockhart Highway Friday morning. Charles Warner photos/Times Lancaster to lead technology center SPARTANBURG — highly technical jobs. Our “Any student that Spartanburg Community vision is to change the lives would like to attend SCC College (SCC) recently and build the futures of our can now come to the cen- named Union native, students and to promote ter for complete services, Kathy Jo Lancaster, as economic development whether they will take the site coordinator of the through a collaboration of classes in Union or at one Union County Advanced efforts and excellence in of SCC’s other locations in Technology Center. the programs we offer.” Spartanburg or Cherokee Lancaster is a graduate As site coordinator, counties,” Lancaster said. from Union High School, Lancaster will manage “Onsite services at the cen- participated in Leadership and implement the daily ter include applying to the Union and is a Union Lions operations at the center. college, placement testing, Club member-at-large. She is responsible for SCC meeting with an admis- “Not only has Kathy Jo student enrollment and sions counselor for accep- been with the college for retention in Union, which tance, academic advising, 13 years, she also knows includes the marketing, registering for classes and Union well and understands communications and out- fee payments. We are fully the community’s needs,” reach to the local commu- operational and ready to SCC President Dr. Para M. nity. serve new and continuing Jones said. “Because of her In addition, Lancaster students of Union County vast knowledge and experi- will continue partnerships right here in our own com- ence in higher education, with local businesses to munity.” we know she will serve identify employer needs SCC currently offers the Union well.” and expand upon the cur- following courses at the Lancaster previously rent corporate and continu- Union County Advanced Sims pitcher Franklin Thompson delivers a throw vs. Jonesville on Friday. Thompson held the position of admis- ing education offerings to Technology Center: picked up the win as the Tigers defeated Jonesville 12-5. sions coordinator at SCC provide the training neces- Introduction to Health and has over 20 years of sary to meet those needs. Profession experience in higher edu- Tentative additions include Medical Terminology cation in various positions offering interactive broad- Medical Vocabulary/ Tigers tame Wildcats including student affairs, cast courses and confer- Anatomy STAFF REPORT IP, 4 hits, 11 K. baseball action Friday. SIMS’ LEADING HITTERS: Wesley admissions, career servic- ence capabilities for the College Skills Thompson picked up his es, recruiting, counseling, business community. Introduction to Early Jordan Jeter belted Maness 2B, single; Thompson 2B, single; his second home run of fourth win of the season as Kennedy Beatty two singles; Jordan Jeter financial aid and student Regarding SCC’s aca- Childhood the season and pitcher the Tigers improve to 11-1 2-run HR; JD Cheek double; JT Cheek records. demic offerings at the Introduction to Franklin Thompson struck on the season. It marked single. “I am honored for the UCATC, Lancaster plans Composition Jonesville’s first loss as NEXT GAMES: Sims vs. Mabry on opportunity to come back to expand transitional Critical Reading out 11 batters as the Sims Tuesday, April 5 at 5 p.m.; Jonesville Tigers defeated Jonesville they fall to 5-1 overall. vs. Campobello on Monday, April 4 at to my hometown and course offerings as well Registration for SCC (WP): Franklin Thompson (4-0) 4 1/3 4:30 p.m. work with local partners as student support services summer and fall classes 12-5 in middle school to educate our residents,” like tutoring, career coun- begins April 4 and sum- Lancaster said. “Together seling, academic advising, mer classes begin on May NCAA SCORES we will provide a much test proctoring services to 16. For more information Jackets top Blue Ridge needed economic boost to the UCATC. She will also about the Union County MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNEY our community through offer student activities, Advanced Technology Final Four By JOE PETTIT base. With runners on the Saturday, April 2 [email protected] the development of hands- workshops, seminars and Center and available SCC • No. 11 VCU vs. No. 8 Butler, 6:09 p.m. (CBS) corners, Taylon Wallace • No. 4 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Connecticut, 8:49 drove in two runs on a sin- on training, certifications information sessions for classes, please visit www. p.m. (CBS) Union County stayed on and job skills required to students and community sccsc.edu/union or call gle to give Union County a Elite Eight the winning track with a successfully compete for residents. (864) 466-1060. SUNDAY’S GAMES 4-2 victory vs. Blue Ridge 2-0 lead. Southwest Regional • VCU 71, Kansas 61 in Region III-3A baseball Pitcher Ricky Rice held East Regional Blue Ridge to no fifth- Are you having special visitors? Have you made a trip or attended a • Kentucky 76, North Carolina 69 action Friday at Timken SATURDAY’S GAMES Sports Complex. inning hits to set up the Funnel unique event? Is there exciting news in your family? Southeast Regional • Butler 74, Florida 71 (OT) After a sluggish start, Jackets for another run- The Union Daily Times will begin featuring more local and personal news West Regional producing inning. • Connecticut 65, Arizona 63 the Jackets made some on the Lifestyles Page. noise with their bats in Dillon Barber led off cloud TIMES PRINTING AD FOR SHERRY 4/27/10 1:50 PM Page 1 The Sweet 16 FRIDAY’S GAMES the bottom of the fourth with a base hit and two Send us not only news of your special visitors and Christ- East Regional • North Carolina 81, Marquette 63 inning. Joe Beatty singled batters later Jake Walton mas happenings, but your news throughout the year. • Kentucky 62, Ohio State 60 and Brett Duckett’s single singled. 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