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Fair-Town Times
Serving the residents of Fair Play, Townville and surrounding areas.
Number 75 December, 2014 Manuel Holiday, the Christmas Elf, wishes everyone a
VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS from the FAIR-TOWN TIMES!
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Rotary Club of Fair Play, Frances Conyers, Janis Badarau, Jennie Jimenez, Buddy Moseley
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More Character in Our Communi es by Adam Conyers Wrap those presents, decorate the tree, deck the halls with boughs of holly; Christmas is almost here! We can certainly find so much to do in planning and preparing for our holiday festivities that they become stressful and exhausting. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle that we
often find ourselves consumed or surrounded by this time of year, take time and make the effort to pause and give thought to the true meaning and reason for Christmas; celebrating the
birth of Jesus.
Thoughts of the aforementioned hustle and bustle, or perhaps of their exact opposite, bring to mind
Sloth, which is another of the deadly sins, or moral errors that we’ve been covering. One definition of sloth
is “reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness”, but it involves much more than just lounging around in
leisure doing nothing. Sloth does often appear as a kind of lethargy or perhaps boredom in which a person
lacks any interest, energy, joy or enthusiasm to do anything. At its worst, sloth can include, or be caused by
Acedia, which is a state of not caring or not being concerned with one's position or condition in the world.
Another description of Acedia is, “the act of not acting when we could. If we fail to use our gifts and talents,
if we decline to help others, or to help ourselves, or if we disengage from the world, indifferent to what happens this is acedia. It often leads to cynicism, and its most extreme form is apathy and despair.” Apathy is a
lack of feeling, emotion, interest, and concern; a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such
as concern, excitement, motivation, and/or passion.
The latter descriptions are where the sinful nature of sloth resides. The lack of hope, lack of faith, lack of
love or care; the lack of motivation of any kind. This leads to a person of inaction, who gives up and despairs of ever making anything of themselves, or contributing in any way to create a better future world, if
even for themselves. This sets the stage and insures a course charted for a self-fulfilling prophecy of hopelessness. If this describes you or anyone that you may know, please reach out for or seek help in breaking
this vicious and self promoting vice.
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KICK UP YOUR HEELS! Let’s look at that ‘Weight Gain
Dancing is great fun and good during the Holidays’ problem
for the body as well as the mind. Here are 9 reasons why you should consider it. Most people don’t gain weight overnight… it
happensslowly,overyearsanddecades.Butthe
1) It’s a great way to exercise and stay fit rate is uneven throughout the year and spikes
Get into shape and bring fun back into exercise. dramatically during the holidays, a time when
2) Burn calories and lose weight Dancing is all about moving your body and moving peopletendtobingeonallsortsofdeliciousholyour body is a great way to burn calories. In a one‐
idayfoodsandeatmuchmorethantheirbodies
hour session you can burn from 250 to 400 calories. need.
3) Improved health Theproblemisthatsometimespeopledon’tlose
Dance can effec vely promote good health by improving all the weight back. They might gain 3 pounds,
cardiovascular fitness, strengthening the muscles, increas‐
butonlylose2aftertheholidaysareover,leading circula on, decreasing blood pressure, lowering the ing to slow and steady weight gain over time
risk of coronary heart disease, reducing stress, decreasing (source:TheNewEnglandJournalofMedicine).
stress, and sharpening your brain. Infact,alargepercentageofpeople’slifetime
4) Greater Coordina on weight
gain can be explained just by the 6
Dancing is great for improving balance, ming and coordi‐
na on skills. weekholidayperiod.
5) Good for bones and joints Butit’snotallbadnews!It doesn’t have to be
Dance is a weight‐bearing ac vity, meaning it's great for thatway.Youhavemorecontrolthanyouthink
your bones. Weight‐bearing exercises has been proven to youdo!Whilethefoodisgreatduringtheholiincrease bone density. days, the company you keep and the memories
6) Build confidence made are much more important. You can save
Dance builds confidence by giving you a sense of success moneyandpoundsbynotgoingoverboardwith
and achievement when you master it. the amount of desserts you make for example.
7) Great way to meet new people & make new friends MaketheholidaysmoreaboutenjoyingthecomClubs like the Anderson Pacese ers are the friendliest, fun‐loving group of nice people you’ll ever meet! pany away from the kitchen. Play games, play
music,singtogether,playwiththekidslikeyou
8) Li s your mood Exercise can raise your spirits by raising the endorphins or were one yourself. These are healthier ways to
so called feel good chemicals. Just ge ng out of the enjoytheholidaysthansittingaroundatableor
house and being among friends will raise your spirits! the kitchen all day. Here is one rule to live by
9) Good for your mind evenduringtheholidays:NEVEReattillithurts!
Dancing will keep your mind ac ve. It will improve circula‐
When you overeat you can no longer enjoy the
on to the brain and help s mulate the memory by re‐
timeyouhaveleft.Andsleepingitoffduringthe
membering all the steps. It is great mental exercise. holiday is a waste of family fun. Let’s make a
changethisyear!
Dance has an outstanding posi ve effect on your well‐
Inmid-January,Iwillbehavinga“FindYourFit”
being. Just ask members of the Anderson Pacese ers or Event.ItisFREEandIwillposttheinfoonmy
Seneca’s Paws & Taws, where dancers can enjoy line, round, or beginner to advanced square dancing. There Facebook:OvercomersLifeCenterforhelpingyou
are also clubs in Hartwell, Greenwood and Greenville. keepthatresolutiontolosethatweightandgain
The clubs have regular dances, plus themed events like thathealthyouwant.Alsoonmyfacebookyou
holiday dances, ice cream socials, chili cook‐offs and can indthesourceIusedhereandIwillbepostdance weekends. You don’t have to be suave, debonair inggreatlighterdeliciouschoicessoclick
and coordinated to dance. Just join in and have fun! You ‘Follow’soyoudon’tmissout.
may contact Ed at 864‐965‐7838, who will be happy to Inthemeantime,HappyThanksgiving,Merry
give you club informa on, or “Like” us on Facebook at ChristmasandHappyNewYear!
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Certi iedHolisticHealthPractitioner,JennieJimenez
Dance‐Club‐of‐Anderson‐SC/143715439016815. 864-613-4940
~CaringfortheTempleofGod~
Article contributed by Christine Lizza, R.N. 3
Grace Fellowship
Baptist Church
Letter to the Editors,
Hope Parker - Adam Conyers
“Bringing Communities Together, One Issue at a Time,
(Lavonia, Georgia )
and We’re having even more fun!”
Dear Editors, I was passing through Fair Play a few weeks ago on my way to a Veteran’s event that a friend at work invited me to. I stopped by a yard sale and found a flower shop. A young man was giving away flowers and handed me a copy of your paper. Wow! Who knew such a small area would have so many events. Thank you very much for the paper and the flowers, I loved them both! Kim Easley, SC Dear Editor, Ephesians 4:18-32(KJV)
Hope, thank you so much for forwarding this email on to me. Kim, I am 18Having the understanding darkened,
glad you enjoyed the paper. Townville and Fair Play areas have really being alienated from the life of God
grown in the past 20 years. We have several events every year sponsored through the ignorance that is in them, beby non‐profit organiza ons like us. The Fair‐Town Times has brought a lot cause of the blindness of their
of them to the public’s eye. We know first hand how important it is to shop heart: 19Who being past feeling have givlocal and support local events. en themselves over unto lasciviousness, to
Thanks, work all uncleanness with greediStacey Maroney, Events Coordinator
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ness. 20But ye have not so learned
Christ; 21If so be that ye have heard him,
and have been taught by him, as the truth
is in Jesus: 22That ye put off concerning
the former conversation the old man,
which is corrupt according to the deceitful
lusts; 23And be renewed in the spirit of
your mind; 24And that ye put on the new
man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25Wherefore
putting away lying, speak every man truth
with his neighbour: for we are members
one of another. 26Be ye angry, and sin not:
let not the sun go down upon your
wrath: 27Neither give place to the devil. 28Let him that stole steal no more: but
rather let him labour, working with his
hands the thing which is good, that he may
have to give to him that needeth. 29Let no
corrupt communication proceed out of
your mouth, but that which is good to the
use of edifying, that it may minister grace
unto the hearers. 30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed
unto the day of redemption. 31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from
you, with all malice: 32And be ye kind
one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving
one another, even as God for Christ’s sake
hath forgiven you.
Scriptures by Mrs. Ann Rogers
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Running by Joy Howard Running is not always fun. Some mes things hurt. Some days the hills seem bigger, the wind stronger, the sun ho er. Occasionally, however, you carefully construct a run like a house of cards: your shoes are ed properly so the laces don’t bite into the top of your foot; your blis‐
ter‐proof socks live up to their name; your legs feel fresh, light and quick; your body feels weightless, your mind trouble‐free, the weather agreeable. Each of these elements, like the individual pan‐
els in a house of cards, is cri cal to the integrity of the structure of the whole. Then, out of nowhere, an‐
other runner—who you didn’t even realize existed—does the unthinkable: he or she PASSES you! You can almost hear the needle scraping across the vinyl of the lovely soundtrack you had been peacefully playing in your mind, as the runner’s tailwind smashes your precious structure to smithereens. Now it is me to choose a strategy: do you make a big show of stopping your GPS and pulling up to a walk, making it clear you were just in your cool‐off jog when you got dusted? Do you keep running, trailing this interloper, con nuing your public humilia on in full view of every passing vehicle (a er all, it is clear to you, that each person passing by will obviously find you to be lacking in every quan fiable facet of humani‐
ty)? Do you slow down so that enough distance develops between you that anyone who didn’t witness the actual crime would never realize it had occurred? Do you quietly turn around so that the object of your ig‐
nominy can no longer flaunt their faster self in your sight, imagining yourself GUNNING THEM DOWN SPANKING THEIR PRESUMPTUOUS SELF as you sail, gazelle‐like, by them? Do you actually pick up the pace and try to keep up or pass them? Or do you let them go, and pretend that you wish them well? Over the years, I think I have lived out each of these scenarios. As a ra onal person, si ng comfortably in the privacy of my own home, currently not ge ng smoked by some faster runner (who, by the way, MUST be doing speed work that day, while I would, clearly, be doing just a base‐mileage run—okay, maybe I am not as ra onal as I like to think), I know I should follow the ad‐
vice that I give to so many others: run your own run. In a race, or training, it bears repea ng: run your own run. Stay inside yourself. You know what you can do. If you were given a wakeup call and realize you can do more, go for it. If you are already maxed out and know that pushing harder will result in the real failure of not finishing, then maintain for now and keep working to get be er. Don’t gauge yourself against an un‐
known measuring s ck—for all you know, that person holds the world record in the marathon. As always, I find the lessons learned on the run to be ideal metaphors for life. No ma er what you’re doing, run your own run. Stay within yourself while working for improvement. Before you know it, you’ll be blowing down someone else’s house of cards. The poinse a (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a culturally and commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family that is indigenous to Mexico and Central America. It is par cularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinse , the first United States Minister to Mexico,who introduced the plant into the United States in 1825. While the sap and latex of many plants of the spurge genus are indeed toxic, the poin‐
se a's toxicity is rela vely mild. Its latex can cause an allergic reac on in sensi ve individu‐
als. It is also mildly irrita ng to the skin or stomach and may some mes cause diarrhea and vomi ng if eaten. Sap introduced into the human eye may cause temporary blindness. An American Journal of Emergency Medi‐
cine study of 22,793 cases reported to the American Associa on of Poison Control Centers showed no fatali es, and furthermore that a strong majority of poinse a exposures are accidental, involve children, and usually do not result in any type of medical treatment. POISINDEX, a major source for poison control centers, says a 50‐
pound child would have to eat 500 bracts to accumulate levels of toxins found to be harmful in experiments. An Ohio State University study showed no problems even with extremely large doses. 7
TRAVEL BY GRETCHEN
The Rotary Club of Fair Play
136 Moonlight Dr.
Fair Play, SC 29643
864-972-1796 / 800-682-8597
[email protected] PO Box425
Fair Play, SC 29643
TRAVELING WITH YOUR PETS
Service Above Self
Many pet owners include their four-legged friends
when traveling. The following are some things to consider when packing for your trip. Is your pet up to the journey? Cats are usually happier staying at home with a si er. You will want to make sure your pet feels safe, so you will want to familiarize your pet with their pet carrier. Just before travel, cut your pet’s nails so they won’t catch in the carrier. Make sure they have their regular I.D. plus a travel one with contacts at your des na on. Since dangling tags can catch, secure the tags to your pet’s collar with tape. Label the carrier too. Car travel is ideal since you can stop o en for a walk and water. Don’t forget their leash. If not used to long trips, try to take a short ride o en in advance increasing the length of each trip. Having a harness allows your pet to be out of the carrier, but safe from becoming tossed around in the event of an accident. If your pet is prone to mo on sickness, check with your vet for medica on. Make sure they have their toys and some treats. When flying, you will need a health cer ficate. Your pet needs to fit in a carrier under the seat in front of you. If your pet is larger, I recommend leav‐
ing them at home, as cargo is unsafe, plus many air‐
lines do not accept pets in cargo. Walk your dog be‐
fore boarding and do not feed your pet for 4 to 6 hours before departure. Freezing water in their tray will help keep your pet hydrated. If you want to avoid cargo, there are companies that transport pets only. Pet Airways flies animals in their main cabin or TJR Pet Express to drive your pet to your vaca on loca on. What to Pack: crate, leash, collar with ID tags, health cer ficate from a vet, pet food with bowls, bedding, toys, grooming supplies, pet flota on de‐
vice, current photo in case your pet gets lost. Enjoy your travels with your four‐ legged friends. If you would like to discuss this or any other des ‐
na ons, you can contact me at 864‐972‐1796 or trvl‐
[email protected]. If you need assistance with planning your next vaca on, let me know. You can find me on Facebook at Travel by Gretchen. Thanks to everyone who attended and
supported the luncheon honoring our
veterans on November 8th. We owe so
much to those who have put their lives on
the line so that we can live in freedom.
Members of the Rotary Club will be ringing
the Salvation Army bell at Dollar General
in Fair Play on Saturday, December 6th,
from 9 am to 5 pm.
Join the fun at this year’s Fair Play Christmas Parade at 1 pm on December 13th.
Thank you for all the community support
given to our various Rotary projects in
2014. We look forward to serving the community in the New Year.
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What’s Cookin with Willie Ann Baked Spaghe December 4th, 5th and 6th ( A favorite for potlucks) 2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 3 cans tomato soup 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 soup cans water 1 1/2 pounds shredded cheddar cheese 1 16‐ounce box spaghe noodles Preheat oven to 350°F. Put water on to boil for noodles. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion together un l meat is cooked through. Drain. In a large pot over low heat, combine soups and Worcestershire sauce with the meat mixture, mixing well. Add cheese a handful at a me, reserving 1/2 cup. S r in water. Cook on low at no higher than a simmer, s rring occasionally, un l the cheese melts. Meanwhile, cook spaghe un l tender. Drain. Add to the rest of the ingredients and simmer 5 minutes, s rring occasionally. Pour into two 9X13‐inch baking pans. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle remaining cheese onto spa‐
ghe . Con nue baking, uncovered, for 15 more minutes. Serves 12 Household items, garden tools, kerosene heater, treadmill, Disney TV, Christmas decora ons, Dale Earnhardt Collec on, Bluegrass Collec on, miscellaneous items and more... Rain or Shine At House for Sale 130 Tahoe Drive, Townville, SC Call 864‐287‐9285 or 864‐710‐1553 Call any me! Millionaire Pie Ingredients *1 prepared graham cracker crust *1 cup sweetened flaked coconut *1 can (15.25oz) crushed pineapple, well drained *1 cup maraschino cherries, drained & chopped *1/2 cup chopped pecans *1 can sweetened (Eagle Brand) condensed milk *5 tablespoons lemon juice *1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice * 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (plus extra for garnish) Instruc ons 1. In a large bowl, combine coconut, crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, pecans, milk, lemon juice and maraschino cherry juice. 2. Gently fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust 3. Top with addi onal whipped topping and cherries if desired Refrigerate 3 hours or over‐
night. 9
That’ll Do Pig, That'll Do ....
CYLEE AND DIXIE 2014 S.C. STATE FAIR
Congratulations to Cylee Price, daughter of Michael and Leigh Price of Westminster, and granddaughter of
Tom and Nancy Martin of Townville. Cylee took "Dixie" her 7 month old Spot guilt, to compete at the 2014
SC State Fair in October. Raising Dixie and preparing her for a pig (swine) show was Cylee's 4-H project
this year; and Cylee did an excellent job of doing just that. Cylee won a 2nd and 3rd place ribbon for showmanship, as well as two 1st place ribbons for her class. They also took home the coveted prize of Grand
Champion for the Spot breed. Cylee and her mother, Leigh, are trying to raise interest in the 4-H and especially the swine program in the upstate area of SC. If anyone is interested in information contact Leigh Price
at her email address ([email protected] )
.... WAY TO GO ....
Thank You from Dickson Memorial United Methodist Church
On behalf of the Dickson Church and the Evangelism Committee I want to thank everyone for their contributions to our efforts at our second Harvest Festival on November 8th. Special thanks to the Fair-Town Times
for the colored ad that was placed in the November issue, which was a blessing in itself. The artistry and
concern for the members of Dickson Church in all these donations were greatly appreciated, and contributed
to the success of the event. Again, thank you.
In His service - Clyde Barth, Evangelism Committee Chair
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OPEN HOUSE Double Springs Fire Dept. 2601 Old Dobbins Bridge Rd. Townville, SC 29689 Door Prizes Sat., Dec. 6, 2014 8am to 11am STATION 8 Cost: $2.50 for pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, hot chocolate or milk. Fire Safe House Each child that sees Santa will get
candy and a toy.
Please support our sponsors because they make it possible for us to keep our price at $2.50 and s ll make a li le money for the fire dept. Sponsors are: L & C Garden & Feed, McAd‐
ams Farm & Sausage, Ingles, Bountyland Quick Stops and Pet Dairy. OPEN HOUSE Just before the parade starts! December 13th 10 AM ‐ 1 PM PARADE STARTS AT 1:00 PM For direc ons or more info call: Bill or Fran 864‐287‐4515 The Dickson Memorial United Methodist Church Choir 13676 W Oak Hwy, Townville, SC Christmas Cantata "When Earth Received Her King"
Sunday, December 14, 2014 10:00 AM The cantata, wri en by Marty Parks, includes new songs, familiar Christmas carols, and a Bible‐based narra on. Please join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our King of Kings. 12
LET’S HAVE FUN!!
“FIND THE ”
POETRY TO THE EARS…. We will feature local talented writers! sponsored by:
WALDROP’S RESTAURANT
1203 Andersonville Rd.
Townville, SC
How it works:
In every issue you will find a smaller
version of this burger pictured above,
and if you are one of the first 3 persons to contact us at 864-247-4343
(call or text) with the correct
answer, You Win!
(no calls before 9am, Dec. 6th
or you will be disqualified.)
(SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS MONTH’S SUBMISSIONS) See their ad on page 24.
Pictures are nice, but not necessary! SEND US YOUR POETRY! All ages are welcome to submit their poetry! What will I win ?
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864‐247‐4343 Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Holds Graduation Ceremony for First “Citizens Police Academy”
A graduation ceremony was held at the
Oconee County Law Enforcement Center
for the first graduating class in the Sheriff’s Office “Citizens Police Academy.”
A total of 47 people attended the graduation which was held in the 2nd floor training room. That total included 22 of the 23
individuals selected as participants for this
first class.
Among the speakers last night were
Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw,
Oconee County State Senator Thomas Alexander, and Sgt. Mike McGowan, who
was the facilitator of the Academy.
Each graduate received a certificate of graduation, a certificate from the South Carolina State Senate, and an
Oconee County Sheriff’s Office challenge coin.
Bill Caster, who was selected as class leader, presented a plaque to Sheriff Crenshaw and the Oconee County
Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the first graduating class as well as a plaque which was presented to Sgt. McGowan.
The Sheriff’s Office plans to hold additional “Citizens Police Academy’s” in the future but no dates have
been set at this time.
“Congratulations to everyone, but especially to our associate LYNN HENDERSON - Front Row, far right.”
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6. Never leave your dog or cat alone in
a car during cold weather. A car
can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing
the animal to freeze to death.
Keep your pets safe in cold weather Brrrr—it's going to get colder outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips. 7. Puppies do not tolerate the cold as
well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears to be
sensitive to the weather, you may
opt to paper-train him inside. If
your dog is sensitive to the cold
due to age, illness or breed type,
take him outdoors only to relieve
himself.
1. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be
stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are
allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from
other cats, dogs and wildlife.
2. During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars.
When the motor is started, the cat
can be injured or killed by the fan
belt. If there are outdoor cats in your
area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the
cat a chance to escape.
8. Does your dog spend a lot of time
engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him, and his
fur, in tip-top shape.
3. Never let your dog off the leash on
snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can easily become lost.
Make sure your dog always wears ID
tags.
9. Things like coolant, antifreeze are
lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be
sure to thoroughly clean up any
spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene
glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center more information.
4. Thoroughly wipe off your dog's legs
and stomach when he comes in out of
the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest
salt, antifreeze or other potentially
dangerous chemicals while licking his
paws, and his paw pads may also
bleed from snow or encrusted ice.
10. Make sure your companion animal
has a warm place to sleep, off the
floor and away from all drafts. A
cozy dog or cat bed with a warm
blanket or pillow is perfect.
5. Never shave your dog down to the
skin in winter, as a longer coat will
provide more warmth. When you
bathe your dog in the colder months,
be sure to completely dry him before
taking him out for a walk. Own a
short-haired breed? Consider getting
him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from
the base of the tail to the belly. For
many dogs, this is regulation winter
wear.
“It’s that me of year when our Beloved Babies need a li le extra care!” Submi ed by G875 14
Poetry to the Ears...
THE BROKEN LAMB
In my Christmas cache is a lamb pure and white.
Sitting on the mantle near a candle shining bright,
There are angels, shepherds, wise men, and the Holy three,
Camels and even a barn owl peek out above the donkey.
When purchased, I leaned the lamb in the back against the brick,
He has a broken leg you see, but, he is a favorite piece.
I remember my distress when I got him home from the store,
Returning for an exchange would have been such a chore.
I held the damaged figure and thought about the lamb of Calvary,
Not the babe, but a King who has prepared a place for me.
From gentle baby, to broken lamb and now a mighty King;
I decided the cache would be incomplete without this figurine.
The next Noel when I held the lamb a different story came to mind;
A story of the Good Shepherd who left His flock of ninety and nine
To search for one lost sheep, to save that one from the wrath;
That was me, crippled by sin; so I leaned the lamb on a Shepherd’s staff.
And again the time for tradition rolled around,
As another Holiday season decorated our town.
That was the year we suffered a tragic loss
With heavy heart, I left the collection in a box.
Angry with God I had not praised or worshiped Him.
I didn’t want to celebrate, so the box sat in the den,
Until one of the children found it and in a casual way
Said; “This lamb is broken, he should be thrown away.”
And with a flip of a hand the little lamb was tossed into the trash.
That’s when I realized my failure, in a visual flash.
I had turned my back on God; in rebellion I hid my face.
But, in God’s loving kindness He had returned only grace.
Visitors to my home today find an addition to my cache.
By HIS amazing grace, my lamb and I were saved from the trash.
And we no longer hide our imperfections at the back of the hearth,
We’re both tied by scarlet threads to the Shepherd’s heart.
I learned that day that when we are too hurt to understand
God carries us through fire and flood, until we find our way again.
Cynthia Winkler
For unto Us,
a Child is born...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
The Fair-Town Times invites you to join us
on December 20, 2014
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Double Springs Park, Townville, SC
Bring a Helium Balloon to release into the
Heavens in honor of your loved ones.
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
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Townville Elementary School News
Outstanding October
Leaders of the Month
Townville Elementary Honor Roll
2014-2015 First Nine Weeks
Habit 1: Be Proactive! Congratulations to the following students for being chosen as a top leader for the
month:
GRADE 4
All A Honor Roll
Mattie Chambers, Peyton Martin, Trisha Meeks,
Samantha Roberts, Caleb Young, Nate Bowen,
Mallory Carroll, Lizzy Drawdy, Penelope Martin,
Audrey Nunn, Jade Williams
All A/B Honor Roll
Ayla Chapman, Jamal Lomax, Emma Brocklehurst,
Hunter Bryant, Ryland Holbrooks,
Emily McMahan, Drake Shedd
GRADE FIVE
All A Honor Roll
Zoie Justice, Wyatt McAdams, Madison Bellville,
Destiny Reid
GRADE FIVE
All A/B Honor Roll
Darrell Bolt, Andrew Brown, Kaden Caudell, Sarah Davis, Jacob Hardy, Michael Hendrix, Ashlyn Wludyka,
Avery Arflin, Katrina Berryhill, Karly Callaway
Front Row: Kayleigh Owens, Reece Smith, C.J. Baker
Middle Row: Clay Truesdale, Ashlyn Glenn,
Taylor Robinson, Abigail Holcombe, Lucas Jablonski
GRADE SIX
All A Honor Roll
Tosha Borger, Addie Buchanan, Olivia Holbrooks,
Avery Brooks
Back Row: Trisha Meeks, Hunter Bryant,
Benjamin Holcombe, Jacob Hardy, Leala Wiles,
Michael Anderson, Mia Donald
Student Government
Representatives and Officers
All A/B Honor Roll
Tasheena Borger, Logan Briggs, Izabella Buckner,
Amelia Kizer, Leala Wiles
Mark your calendars!
Last day of classes before Christmas
break is December 19th!
School starts back on January 5th!
Front Row: Mallory Carroll, Karly Callaway,
Alexander Holcombe, Darrell Bolt, Peyton Martin
Back Row: Miss Jones - advisor,
Emily Shedd – secretary, Leala Wiles,
Avery Brooks - president, Kade Caudell,
Brody Branyon, Mrs. Haggerty – advisor
Not pictured: Abbegayle Holbrooks,
Wyatt McAdams – vice president
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Townville Elementary School News
Congratulations
Townville Tigers!
Townville Elementary School
October Terrific Kids
In October, the undefeated 8 & Under Townville Tigers won the Tri-County Fall Baseball Tournament.
Congratulations to these hard working players and
coaches on a Tournament Championship AND an
Undefeated Season!
You make Townville proud!
Respect was the character word for our October Terrific Kids. Congratulations to the following students
for being selected as a student who exemplifies this
trait:
Front Row: John Paben, Cam’ron Henderson,
T.J. McElrath, Gaines Buchanan
Middle Row: Autumn Wood, Mallory Carroll,
Kearstyn Barber, Dakota Addis
Back Row: Mattie Chambers, Emily Shedd, Heather
Hill, Addie Buchanan
Not pictured: Seth Honea, Lacey Naldony,
Emmalou Stone
Front Row: Justin Banks, Lucas Jablonski,
Bryson Gilstrap
Second Row: Clay Truesdale, Abijah Webb,
Garrett Ray, Logan Kinder, Drew Crompton,
Brayden Marcengill, Noah Jablonski, Cody Glenn
Third Row: Coach Tommy Crompton, JT Kolomjec,
Coach Stan Jablonski, Coach Dusty Glenn
The Michelin Townville Turkey Trot was a huge success!
A special shout out to Coach Laven for all of his hard work in making this annual event a great time of
exercise and fun!
2014 Michelin Townville Turkey Trot Results
Overall Female Winner: Lisa Talley 21:33
Overall Male Winner: Chris Peardon 19:56
Overall Masters and Up Female: Joanne Avery 23:53
Overall Masters and Up Male: Rodney Wright 21:27
Top 3 Students:
Female 12 and Under:
Erika Carver, Nya Buxton, Karly Callaway
Male 12 and Under:
Zachary Carver, Nate Bowen, Michael Anderson
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School News
Townville Elementary School
Top AR Students for the First Nine Weeks
The following students reached their individual point goals as well as an average of 85% Way to go!
3rd Grade
Jonathan Jablonski
Riley McCauley
4th Grade
Emma Brocklehurst
Mattie Chambers
Hayden Justice
Peyton Martin
Trisha Meeks
Susannah Pierce
Samantha Roberts
Caleb Young
Nate Bowen
Mallory Carroll
Penelope Martin
Emily McMahan
Drake Stewart
Jade Williams
5th Grade
Madison Bellville
Darrell Bolt
Alexus Sexton
Ashlyn Wludyka
Gary Harris
Benjamin Holcombe
Zoie Justice
Wyatt McAdams
6th grade
Michael Anderson
Tosha Borger
Brody Branyon
Addie Buchanan
Olivia Holbrooks
Natalie Holtzman
Cynthia Walker
Tasheena Borger
Avery Brroks
Amelia Kizer
Connor Meyer
Leala Wiles
Fair-Oak Elementary School Honor Roll for the First Nine Weeks
All A’s
Ana Grace Clayton, Abbigail Kate Davenport, Sidney Kuuipo Doyle, Emma Claire Edgar,
Kelly Elaine Harbin, Sean Michael Hoffman, Erica Sage Hollis, Dylan Frederick LePere,
Holli Meghan McIntire, Kylie Raine Miller, Erin Paige Redmond, Julie Ann Lynn Rogers,
William Jonas Lee Sparks, Kate Julianne Stoltzfus, Thatcher Ryan Wittrock
A’s and B’s
Summer Rose Beasley, Emily Grace Bennett, Hannah Elizabeth Berg, Mace Draven Bradley,
Caliana Amitra Brownlee, Eva Marie Brune, Ryleigh Martin Davis, Cameron Lamar Fetsch,
Morena Montez Fuller, Rylie Nicole Gibson, Isabella Ann Glenn, Seth Bradley Hancock,
Brianna Lucille Hendricks, Sarah Faith Hope, Audrey E. Hylkema, Tyler Bradley Keith,
Sydney Brooke Kirby, Reagan Lynn Lusk, Emily Malvaez, Bella Grace Manley,
Jacie Brooke Miller, Brooklyn Nicole Morgan, Ryan Cole Nalley, Ethan Pointer,
Ellie Kate Pottberg, Madison Marie Price, Cameron Alan Rankin, Janie Elizabeth Reece,
Trinity Brooke Rogers, Austin James Vestal, Meredith Claire Vincent, Daniel Joseph Weier,
Aiden Ezekiel White, Brady Michael Williams, Carson Blake Williams, Emma Marie Younger
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Meet Your Veteran Neighbors
Commandant Jim Stone
1964-1976 Gunnery Sergeant
David Wessenger
(His son is a Marine)
Donald Ferus
1964-1968 Sergeant
Jacques Macy
Deborah Dreher
1989 Private First Class
Wayne Smith
1960-1968 Corporal
1959-1965 Private First Class
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Matthew 5:3-10
LAUGH OUT LOUD
The under 40 generation doesn’t know that besides going to school that we were home
schooled as well. So here are a few things we
learned that could never be taught in school.
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Just you look at that dirt on the back of your
neck!"
1. My mother taught me to appreciate a JOB
WELL DONE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I
just finished cleaning."
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went
through it."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times,
don't exaggerate!"
3. My father taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock
you into the middle of next week!"
13. My father taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you
out..."
4. My father taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR
MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your
neck, you're not going to the store with me."
15. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you.
Do you think you were born in a barn?"
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case
you're in an accident."
16. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand.
7. My father taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying and I'll give you something to cry
about."
17. My father taught me about JUSTICE .
"One day you'll have kids,
and I hope they turn out just like you!"
8. My mother taught me about the science of
OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
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The
Day Tripper
Happy Holidays from the team at Zone
7 Nursery and Landscapes!
By Bill Bauer
Caution: Bridge ices before road and containers
freeze before ground!
When the Thanksgiving turkey has settled
and Black Friday has passed, it’s time to
get out the stapler, untangle the lights, and
decorate for Christmas. Decorations and wreaths will
hang from lampposts and hundreds of bulbs will dangle
from trees, as town after town prepares for the holiday
season. In nearby McAdenville, a ceremonial switch
will be thrown on December 1st, and over 500,000 red,
green, and white lights will transform this small village
into “Christmas Town, U.S.A.”
Last year, we had extreme cold and harsh winter weather that
was a bit unexpected. There were issues that the deep freeze
caused to lawns and landscape plants that were clearly seen
through the spring and summer. This winter, we are expecting more extremely harsh winter weather. Don’t get caught
rushing around the day before. Here’s how to be prepared:
Remember that in the same way containers and hanging baskets dry out quicker in the summer months, they also freeze
faster than anything you have planted in the ground. If we’re
expecting frost and freezing temperatures, it is ideal to bring
containers into a garage, garden shed, or the house. If you
don’t have a place for them, group them together in a protected area and cover them. You can also use pine needles to
place around them and mulch in the top layer of the containers to help insulate them more.
Speaking of mulch, you should really think about mulching
your beds right after most of the leaves have fallen. A nice,
thick layer of mulch will help protect tender perennials,
spring bulbs and the roots of your landscape plants by retaining moisture and insulating them from the frost. It will also
make your landscape look great!
You may want to invest in getting some landscape frost cloth
now so that you have something to cover your plants with
during a threat of heavy frost. You will want to at least make
sure that you have enough to cover your smaller, tender
shrubs or any plants you may have that hold sentimental value to you. Frost cloths are ideal but you can also use any type
of breathable material, such as burlap or cotton. Old cotton
sheets work well since they’re light, breathable, and easy to
store. Keep some in your garden shed!
Avoid using any types of plastic or vinyl, like tarps, to protect your plants. You might think that they’d be a good material to use since they hold heat so well but the problem is that
those kinds of materials trap moisture inside which can cause
a direct freeze and sometimes disease problems. On the other
hand, if you have small plants to protect, plastic milk jugs
work great. The key here is that, even though it’s plastic, you
can remove the cap and cut off the bottom, allowing air flow
through so that moisture doesn’t collect, and then place them
over the individual plant.
Don’t forget to uncover the plants in the morning after temperatures have reached up above freezing again so that they
will be exposed to the sun, allowing them to dry out, warm
up and collect sunlight. By doing these things, it will help to
keep your plants protected so that you can have a great
spring. Stay warm!
It was 1956 when a local group of men got permission
to decorate a few trees around the Community Center.
Over the years, with the assistance of the Pharr Yarns
textile company, a “few” trees has grown into 375 ranging in height from 6 to 90 feet. Today, as few as 500
and up to 5000 lights may be burning brightly from just
one tree. But that’s not all!
Over 200 wreaths are hung from lampposts throughout
the town, houses and storefronts are aglow, and a fountain, jetting water up to 75 feet in the air, shimmers as a
sequence of red, green, blue, and amber lights shine at
ten second intervals.
This is truly a town devoted to celebrating what many
call “the most wonderful time of the year.” And in
McAdenville, bigger is better! A 46 foot wide lighted
image of Old Man Winter blows snowflakes into the air
at the lake, and a life-sized Nativity scene and life-sized
carolers, complete with music adorn the town center.
McAdenville is in Gaston County, North Carolina, just
over the border on I-85 at exit 22. You can get there in
less than two hours, and the journey is well worth the
drive. As you exit the interstate, signs will direct you to
downtown McAdenville. Visitors can ride through the
town on a dedicated route, or park their cars and walk
the course. Either way will be exciting.
Over 600,000 people flock to McAdenville for this
spectacular event, and Friday and Saturday see the
heaviest flow of traffic. Should you choose to walk,
arrive in the park prior to 5:30 to avoid long lines and
waits. The lights go down at exactly 9:30 Monday thru
Friday and 11:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
McAdenville has been ranked #7 in Yahoo Travel’s top
ten Christmas attractions. So, fill up your car and take a
little ride to McAdenville, dubbed Christmas Town
U.S.A by the Today Show’s Charles Kuralt. It will truly
be a sparkling evening and one that you and your family will cherish. It might even become a Christmas tradition! For more info visit the website at http://
www.mcadenville-christmastown.com
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
By: Megan Corbett Gillespie
Landscape Designer
Zone 7 Nursery & Landscapes
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A Little History by Elaine Hunt
VIETNAM VISIONS Remembrance by G875 Looking back to the 1830s to see how
folks felt about the Federal Treasury and
the revenue being collected. The Cam‐
den Journal, November 12, 1836, From
the New York Journal of Commerce. THE
SURPLUS REVENUE: Much has been said about the evils of a
large Na onal debt; but if the experience of the American
people is to be taken for anything, the evils of a large surplus
revenue are s ll greater. So sensibly are these evils felt at the
present me, that we are persuaded another session of Congress will not be suffered to pass away without an effort to
reduce the revenue to the actual wants of the Government.
So many ar cles of import are already duty free, that the process may be difficult, without infringing upon 'the compromise’ but difficult or not, it must be accomplished. One method, which we are inclined to think will be resorted to, or at
least urged upon the a en on of Congress, is a reduc on of
the price of public lands to actual se lers, limi ng of course
the amount, which each se ler may purchase at the reduced
rate.
The Camden Journal, December 17, 1836, Andrew Jackson
stated “that having the US Treasury collect funds more than
necessary for the opera on of government would be to burden the people with taxes not for purposes beneficial to them
but would swell the profits of the deposit banks and support a
band of useless public officers. A distribu on back to the people is imprac cal and unjust in other respects. It would be
taking one man’s property and giving it to another. Such
would be the unavoidable result of a rule of equality (and
none other is spoken of or would be likely adopted) inasmuch
as there is no more by which the amount of the individual
contribu ons of our ci zens to the public revenue can be ascertained. We know they contribute unequally, and a rule
therefore that would distribute to them equally would be
liable to all the objec ons, which apply to the principle of an
equal division of property. To make the General Government
the instrument of carrying this odious principle into effect,
would be at one to destroy the means if it usefulness, and
change the character designed for it by the framers of the
cons tu on.
Edgefield Adver ser, January 12, 1837, Surplus Revenue: The
following communica on rela ve to the distribu on of the
Surplus Revenue was transmi ed by the Secretary of the
Treasury to the House of Representa ves Tuesday last. It will
be seen that the whole amount of the surplus in the Treasury
on the 1st instant, which is distributable for this year, is, in
round numbers thirty-seven and a half millions of dollars. The
amount falling to the share of South Carolina is
$1,401,896.12.----Charleston Mercury
Seems like folks changed their minds about the expansion of
the Federal Government over their lives and these ar cles
remind us of the wisdom of Andrew Jackson. Today, there is
li le debate about reducing tax collec ons but plenty about
how the General Government and useless public officers plan
to spend our money.
(con nued from last month)
I informed Sgt. Weaver that we had several
dead gooks and was ready to go search them and take
the weapons they had. He stated for us to remain in position until he heard from higher as supposedly the village chief was upset that we had ambushed his village
and he was supporting the Americans. As we were
waiting I noticed a young girl approaching our position.
I had our interpreter to tell her to stop and return to the
village. She stopped and all of a sudden threw a hand
grenade at the left side of my squad. When it went off I
didn’t know that it killed two of my men. I immediately
opened fire killing the girl. I radioed Sgt. Weaver and
informed him of what had just happened. He told us to
remain in position. I moved to where the two men were
hoping to find them alive. However, they had been
killed. About 30 minutes or so later we heard 2 helicopters coming and landed where we had landed. Several
minutes later Sgt Weaver informed me that I was to
come to his position. I had my A team leader take over
the squad while I was gone. When I reached Sgt. Weaver’s position I saw several majors with him. Sgt. Weaver
told me that the girl I killed was the village chief’s
daughter. I looked at him and the majors and stated that
she killed two of my men with a grenade, and chief’s
daughter or not she got what she deserved. One of the
majors said that I could be in trouble when we get back
to base camp. I looked at him and shrugged my shoulders and said what are you gonna do send me to Vietnam? He looked at me and said I was a wise ass. Sgt.
Weaver told me to return to my squad. I left thinking
that I was going to be in deep s- - - when we returned to
base camp. However several days later when we returned to camp I never heard anything else about the
incident at the village. That evening as I was laying
there I was thinking about what happened and things
that I had experienced since I got to Vietnam. I was
thinking, what had I become, I don’t know, part animal I
guess you could call it. It just seemed that I had regressed or something. I felt that I was turning more animalistic. I hated the firefights however I found that they
didn’t bother me as much. It seemed I was starting to
enjoy them. I have a totally different set of beliefs now
than what I had when I was over there, and I wonder
how I let myself get that way. But the longer you were
there and saw what they did to your guys, the more you
wanted to do to them. I remember a quote I heard or
read.
“Men who do not expect to receive mercy eventually lose
their inclina on to grant it”
“MAY GOD HAVE MERCY UPON MY ENEMIES BUT I WON’T” “To Be Con nued”
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We found the “Burger” first!
Congratulations to Nellie Jackson
of Seneca!!
“Enjoy your FREE lunch special at
Waldrop’s Restaurant.”
Furman Beck of Townville will
also be enjoying a FREE lunch
special at Waldrop’s Restaurant.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Syble Jennings
of Townville, who was our 3rd
lucky caller.
Congratulations!
Last month the burger was found on page 5 on the Flowers by the Lake ad. This month’s contest is sponsored by Waldrop’s Restaurant . Please read and follow the rules on Page 13 for this contest . No calls or texts before 9AM. If you guess too early, you will be disqualified! Next call date is December 6th! The Westminster Chamber of Commerce
would like to remind everyone to shop locally
during the Christmas Season and throughout
the year.
Merry Christmas
And A
Prosperous New Year
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Hartwell hooks the FLW College Fishing Tour in 2015! The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Gum Branch Park Mega Ramp will be the site of the FLW College Southeastern Conference Qualifier May 30th 2015. The qualifier draws college teams from Mississippi, Florida, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. This will bring 100 anglers to Lake Hartwell for the event. The FLW is the country's largest tournament‐fishing compe on for college bass clubs. FLW College Fishing
consists of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. Each conference sea‐
son consists of three one‐day qualifying tournaments with a maximum of 50 teams in each event, with the
winning team earning $2,000. The top 15 teams from each of the three qualifying events in a conference (a
total of 45 teams) advance to a two‐day FLW College Fishing Invita onal, with the winning team earning
$4,000. The top 10 teams from each of the Invita onals advance to the 2015 Na onal Championship.
(Source: FLW Outdoors) “We are excited to be chosen as the host site and to work with such an outstanding Tour group. With col‐
lege teams comes college parents, grandparents and their extended families to watch their weigh ins and support them. We think the spectator crowd will be the biggest yet”, says Nicki Meyer, the Execu ve Direc‐
tor of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. The city of Hartwell is a great locale for fishing tournaments, being just 5 minutes from the Gum Branch loca on and very close to restaurants, hotels and shopping. The Gum Branch facility is located on the big water sec on of Lake Hartwell and has 7 launch ramps, a 20 boat T‐
dock, a 50x50 pavilion, and parking for 150 boats/trailers. If you are interested in assis ng with the prepara ons of the FLW College Tour on May 30th, please contact the Hart County Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or call 706‐376‐8590. ACI Plas cs expanding manufacturing opera ons into Oconee County $4.1 million investment by thermoplas cs company expected to create 25 jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. ‐ Thermoplas cs processor and recycler ACI Plas cs, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing opera ons into Oconee County. The company's $4.1 million investment is expected to create 25 new jobs. Flint, Mich.‐based ACI Plas cs is known for its separa on technologies for paint removal, instrument pan‐
els, electrosta c and op cal separa on. ACI Plas cs has purchased a former tex le warehouse building at 2333 Sandifer Boulevard in Westminster and will remodel the 88,000‐square‐foot facility for its opera‐
ons. These renova ons are expected to be complete in the spring of 2015. The company plans to begin hiring for the new posi ons in mid‐January. Those interested may apply a er January 15, 2015 by sending resumes to ACI Plas cs' office manager (valerieg@aciplas cs.com) or in per‐
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TeaGuide: Tea gift guide
Also in Dogwood Plaza is The Booksmith, with
adorable tea-for-one sets, glass teapots and cups, tea
travel mugs, charming decorative tea signs, and beehive teapots. And what goes better with tea than
books?
(In the November issue, my recommendation
for sencha green tea was inadvertently changed
to “concha” during the printing process. FTT
regrets the error.)
“The spirit of the tea beverage is one of peace,
comfort, and refinement.”~ Arthur Gray
By the way … if you see something on this list that
you’d like for yourself, leave a copy of this column
where your favourite Santa Claus is sure to find it.
At this giving time of year, I’d like to pass along
some ideas for sharing the gift of tea. To keep it
local, I recently took a shopping tour of Seneca and
found all sorts of lovely tea giftables. (Please note
that I have no connection to any of these businesses except as a customer.)
In this busy season, do make time to get comfortable and relax with a good cup of tea. Wishing you
and your loved ones a joyous Christmas (or whichever holiday you celebrate) and a happy, peaceful,
tea-full New Year.
For a simple gift, think about a new kettle, either
stovetop or electric, from Kmart or Lowe’s. Perhaps browse through the teas at Ingles or Bi-Lo
while you do your grocery shopping; both offer a
variety of teas from Twinings, one of England’s
most respected brands, and Bigelow, a long-time
American favourite. Tuck two or three teas, a box
of cookies, and the current issue of Tea Time magazine into a pretty gift bag, all from the same store.
Maybe add a cup or a mug from any of a number
of shops around town; amongst my favourites are
Dollar Tree for Made-in-USA glassware, and the
shops on Ram Cat Alley for vintage and handmade
treasures.
Janis Badarau is a lifelong tea drinker who writes
about, crafts with, and cooks with tea. Follow her
blog at www.TeaGuide.net.
Computer Tips from Tom King
Townville Computer Repairs
Due to the passing of Tom’s father there will
not be an article this month.
For a little more elegance, stop in at Heartwarmers
in Dogwood Plaza. This lovely shop features Tea
Forté and American Classic lines of tea as well as
stylish and functional tea ware.
Choose a single Tea Forté tea – either loose-leaf or
in their unique pyramid-shaped infusers – or perhaps a gift box of assorted white teas or seasonal
spice teas. I love giving Tea Forté’s KATI steeping
cups as gifts; they come in so many colourful designs and are so easy to use.
From your friends at Fair‐Town Times American Classic Tea, grown right here in South
Carolina, is available in both teabags and looseleaf tea, from flavoured green teas to traditional
black tea blends. Heartwarmers stocks teapots with
built-in filters for loose-leaf tea as well as teapotshaped teabag holders. Choose your tea type and
accessories, then add a tea towel, a package of biscuits, and a jar of Rothschild jam for a ready-toserve teatime. Or let owner Nan Drais create a customized tea gift basket for you.
“MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN”
BALLOON RELEASE
SEE PAGE 17 FOR DATE AND TIME.
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The Sandifer Update: FighƟng for Oconee County against undue
federal regulaƟon
Keeping you updated on the latest news from state government. By Bill Sandifer As stewards of the environment, we have a responsibility to be sure that we
are doing everything possible to keep it in great condition for our children
and grandchildren.
With that in mind, I also believe that new regulation, whether federal or state, should be
sound and well-studied. We must balance the practical ways of keeping our environment
clean, while also allowing businesses to operate and protecting families.
Over the last several months, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), overstepping
its constitutional boundaries, has proposed specific changes that could hurt our state’s economy and drive up energy costs.
That’s why I have been working with a group of legislators urging the EPA to consider the
impacts of its actions. I serve as South Carolina’s representative on the Southern States Energy Board and the Southern Legislative Conference, where I chair the Energy and Environment Committee. I am thrilled to speak up for Oconee County as federal policy is set.
The Clean Water Act is one area the EPA is targeting. Changes being proposed mean that
even a puddle or pond that forms on your property after it rains could be subject to EPA regulation. This would give the federal government jurisdiction over your land, meaning a lot of
red tape if you want to dig, dredge, or even put down gravel. Historically, “waters of the
U.S.” have been defined in the Clean Water Act as navigable water and those adjacent. With
the proposed changes, the EPA wants to expand the definition to include any water that has
any possibility of ending up in a navigable body, down to puddles on your property or water
in drainage ditches.
This is an instance, too, of where the federal government is encroaching on states’ rights. The
current Clean Water Act says clearly that every state has the right to control its waters. The
proposed changes move the control to Washington.
I am in favor of environmental protection, but I think the EPA needs to take the time to study
the “ponds and puddles” issue scientifically and economically. To date, not much has been
done to look at the big picture, which I think is unacceptable. I won’t sit back and let Washington make laws that hurt our citizens.
In closing, I want to tell you that I’m truly humbled by the recent election. Thank you for the
trust you’ve placed in me. I will work every day to be worthy of that trust.
I am always available to you—get in touch any time.
Bill Sandifer represents Oconee County’s District 2 in the South Carolina House. Sandifer
can be reached at 864.885.2240 or [email protected]. You also can connect with him on Facebook or visit his website www.BillSandifer.com to sign up to receive updates via email.
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Wishing you a
blessed Christmas
and a New Year
filled with happiness.
Representative Bill Sandifer
and his wife, Sandra