| PAGE LABEL EVEN | RIGHTING T Vol. 117HE No. 24 JOURNALWednesday, February 3, 2021 $100 THE SHIP? T J Tigers bounce NOT JUST A SHELTER: Our Daily Rest helps those in need any way it can. B1 back to beat EXPANDING ACCESS: Biden boosting vaccine allotments, financing for virus costs. D1 Tar Heels. C1 OCONEE COUNTY Pro-life sanctuary resolution falls in split vote BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR called for the placement of THE JOURNAL signs at various entrances “When Moses went to the county. There are no up on the mountain and WALHALLA — Oconee abortion clinics in Oconee County Councilman County. brought back that tablet, the Matthew Durham’s pro- Councilman Glenn life sanctuary resolution Hart, who supported sixth there on there says, failed in a split vote Tues- Durham’s resolution, day night, but not before cited the Ten Command- ‘Thou shalt not kill.’ I don’t numerous members of ments in his view of the the public railed against matter, calling abortion know what’s so hard to the proposed legislation, “murder.” which also sparked spar- “When Moses went understand about that little ring between councilmen. up on the mountain and All 40 permitted minutes brought back that tablet, 10 things that were noted of public comments were the sixth thing on there RILEY MORNINGSTAR | THE JOURNAL used at the meeting, with says, ‘Thou shalt not on there, and the way I look Oconee County residents hold signs protesting Councilman Matthew a majority of those going kill,’” he said. “I don’t Durham’s pro-life sanctuary resolution outside the Oconee County Adminis- against Durham’s propos- know what’s so hard to at abortion is murder.” trative Offices ahead of Tuesday night’s county council meeting. An addition- al to declare Oconee Coun- understand about that al Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was also posted at the meeting, ty a “sanctuary for the Glenn Hart which saw numerous local residents voice their opinions on the proposal. unborn.” The resolution SEE SPLIT, PAGE A5 Oconee County councilman OCONEE COUNTY OCONEE COUNTY Sewer authority considering 3 Tee-rrific funding options day for golf Officials want to focus on long-term infrastructure needs BY NORM CANNADA pay a pro rata share, THE JOURNAL with Seneca paying 58.88 percent, Walhalla SENECA — Oconee paying 24.53 percent Joint Regional Sewer and Westminster paying Authority officials said 16.59 percent during the its operational and long- 2020 fiscal year. The sew- term infrastructure er authority is required needs will likely require to use a pro rata share a plan that includes for at least some of its ocal residents took advantage of a beauti- more funding avenues in funding from the cities, ful afternoon Tuesday to hit the links at the addition to the current but board attorney Oconee County Country Club. Nola Smaga- pro rata share paid by Larry Brandt told board la, 9, pictured above, played with her mom, member cities Seneca, members a few months L Walhalla and Westmin- ago they could use other Kim, who said they enjoy golfing together as a ster. ways to pay for projects family. “It’s a good little sport,” Kim said. Seneca The board discussed as well. resident Clem Watson, right, was enjoying the the issue for about an Seneca city adminis- weather as he played with Mike Witteveen of Sa- hour during its monthly trator Scott Moulder, lem. To see the forecast for today and the rest of meeting this week at the board’s chairman, the week, turn to page A2. PHOTOS BY LAUREN PIERCE | THE JOURNAL the Gignilliat Center. The cities currently SEE OPTIONS, PAGE A3 WESTMINSTER Westminster mayor sees Hall Road park as economic magnet BY BRIAN GRAVES be a magnet for economic “although it will take a He said the idea was to THE JOURNAL growth. while to complete it.” turn the 68-acre tract into “There are two major “We’ve already made a recreational park with WESTMINSTER — things that huge progress with the “everything you could Mayor Brian Ramey impact this electrical infrastructure imagine For all ages in noted all of his council city,” Ramey upgrade,” he said. “We’re an open park,” as well as colleagues have ties to said. “One is actually doing a lot of the new, quality ballfields recreation and hopes they infrastruc- sewer upgrades our- “that could entice some of will soon come on board ture, and one selves.” these tournaments.” to kick off the process of is having Ramey said the city “Those tournaments getting the city’s proposed something now is at a point where bring in lots of revenue park at Hall Road started. Ramey that identifies it doesn’t have “enough and people,” Ramey said. “We’ve all coached the city and fields to provide the rec- The park would also together, and our teams attracts new homeown- reation services for our include a new gymnasium have eaten at the other’s ers and families to move community.” Ramey calls “badly need- restaurant,” Ramey said. into our area. That’s the “We even provide recre- ed” by the city. FILE But the mayor quickly two major issues our city ation for everybody from “We could have all of Westminster Mayor Brian Ramey is hopeful that the city added two things — the faces.” Long Creek to Oakway our recreation facilities will soon begin work to make the proposed Hall Road park is what the people He said the infrastruc- to Lake Hartwell,” the recreation project a reality. say they want, and it will ture is being addressed, mayor said. 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The board Community Foundation and part numbers at a glance THE JOURNAL is a committee of representatives of the Clemson University athletics Confirmed Confirmed Percent from Clemson University and the department for more than 30 years, cases deaths positive CLEMSON — Nominations are city of Clemson tasked with enhanc- was named the individual recipient. open for the awards bearing the ing and developing the relationship Littlejohn Community Center was South Carolina 1,554 32 8.8% names of the late Clemson Mayor between the two entities. named the organizational recipient. Oconee County 24 0 5.5%* Larry Abernathy, late Clemson Uni- Any member of the city or uni- The Catherine J. Smith Award is versity president Walter T. Cox and versity community may submit a also presented at the State of Clemson Pickens County 29 0 6%* the late Mayor Catherine Smith. written nomination for an individu- program. The award, named to honor * Seven-day moving average The Abernathy-Cox One Clemson al, organization or both for awards. the late Clemson mayor who was the Cumulative cases Award is presented annually at the Nominations should include a brief first woman elected to office in Pick- State of Clemson event sponsored by description of the nominee’s accom- ens County, is announced annually South Carolina: 400,472 cases, 6,599 deaths the Clemson Area Chamber of Com- plishments, community and universi- to honor outstanding service to the Oconee County: 7,313 cases, 98 deaths merce. The event has traditionally ty service and evidence of ongoing im- Clemson Area Chamber of Com- been held at the Madren Center, but pact for both the city and university. merce and the Clemson community. Pickens County: 14,089 cases, 201 deaths this year’s event, scheduled from Nominations must be in by Feb. Clemson Community Care executive noon-1 p.m. Feb. 23, will be held 12 and can be mailed to JCUAB director Karen Carter was named SOURCE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL virtually. Awards Committee, c/o Lindsey recipient of the award a year ago. Abernathy, who served as may- Newton, 1250 Tiger Blvd., Suite 1, The deadline for nominations for or for 28 years until his death in Clemson, SC 29631. Nominations the Catherine J. Smith Award is 2012, and Cox, a longtime dean of can also be submitted electronically Friday, and nominations can be sub- | CALENDAR | students at Clemson University via email to lnewton@cityofclem- mitted to noreene@clemsoncham- who later served as president from son.org or faxed to (864) 653-2081. ber.org, faxed to (864) 654-5096 or FEB. 27 1985-86, jointly founded the Joint Last year, Bill D’Andrea, ex- mailed to Clemson Area Chamber, OCONEE BOARD of Disabilities and Special Needs will meet at 9:30 City-University Advisory Board ecutive director of the Clemson P.O. Box 1622, Clemson, SC 29633. a.m. in the administration building of the Tribble Center. Meetings are open to the general public. SC Senate panel OKs The Medical Affairs more than half a year. lawmakers and balance military doctor tapped committee voted unani- Simmer must still get public health duties with Got a new driver? mously Tuesday to recom- approval by the Senate in those of environmental Find a safe, to lead health dept.