Tharp new Darlington Raceway president
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Tharp new Darlington Raceway president
NEWMAN SWAMP B1 2A OPINION 4A OBITUARIES 6A SPORTS 2B PUZZLES 3B BOOKINGS News&Press TWO SECTIONS • 14 PAGES JULY 6, 2016 5B CLASSIFIEDS QUOTE ESTABLISHED 1874 ‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.’ EDMUND BURKE 75¢ Vol. 142, No. 26 Darlington, S.C. W W W. N E W S A N D P R E S S . N E T Kerry Tharp speaks to media on June 29, 2016 PHOTO BY SAMANTHA LYLES The Darlington Fire Department were joined by SLED agents, firefighters fire marshals and investigators from our area for a three day training by the Fire Science Training Institute. PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA LYLES Firefighters tackle vehicle arson course By Samantha Lyles Staff Writer [email protected] How much time does it take for a car to burn to the ground? And how can investigators examine the charred remains of a vehicle and find the fire's point of origin and – more importantly – determine if the fire was intentionally set? These questions were the focus of a three-day training exercise hosted last week at the Darlington Fire Department's training center on Broad Street. Agents from South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) joined firefighters, fire marshals and investigators from our area, and even some fire service professionals from as far away as Oklahoma and Canada for this course taught by Steve Riggs of the Indianapolis-based Public Agency Training Council. Riggs, a national instructor and director of the Fire Science One of the members of the Darlington Fire Department Explorers assists with the training. Training Institute, has been in the fire service for forty years, with twenty years of national instructor experience. Darlington Fire Chief Pat Cavanaugh says that having a teacher of Riggs' reputation and experience instruct our local departments could yield great benefits in scene evaluation, arson investigation, and prosecution. “We covered how to document arson fires, where to look when we come upon the vehicle to see if there's any chance that it is arson, how to properly prepare yourself for a court case, and how to deal with insurance companies when the adjustor arrives,” says Cavanaugh. Following a day of classroom instruction, second day training moved outdoors where four vehicles were set alight so students could observe how fire behaves inside a vehicle, how it shifts and consumes various components in diverse ways depending on where the fire began and whether it was assisted by incendiaries or accelerants. “We're looking for the different patterns, the different ways a fire can originate in different areas of the car and move to other areas, how to look at those patterns and read them to understand how that fire moves through the different compartments,” said Riggs. FIREFIGHTERS ON 3A Tharp new Darlington Raceway president By Samantha Lyles Staff Writer [email protected] Darlington Raceway announced June 29 that The Track Too Tough to Tame has a new boss. Kerry Tharp takes the wheel as track president effective July 18, succeeding current president Chip Wile who announced in April that he would leave Darlington to head up the Daytona International Speedway. Tharp, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, previously worked as Senior Director of Racing Communications for NASCAR. He is also familiar to sports fans for his 20-year stint as Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations at the University of South Carolina from 1985 to 2005. “It's a humbling experience to become the president of Darlington Raceway,” Tharp said at a press conference held last week. “It's quite an honor to be at this facility which I consider to be one of the most iconic sports facilities in the country.” Asked how he would continue building on the track's resurgence in recent years – including the return of the Bojangles' Southern 500 to Labor Day weekend – Tharp said he hoped to maintain and grow the work done by Wile and track personnel. “Chip has done an outstanding job here. In the two-plus years he's been in Darlington, (he has) almost reinvented the racetrack with the throwback theme on Labor Day weekend. It has the entire sport excited,” said Tharp. “We just want to build upon that, to elevate Darlington as one of the iconic sports facilities in the country, and make that throwback weekend a destination for not just NASCAR fans but sports fans.” THARP ON 3A Darlington High JAG students at Darlington ReStore for 2nd year By Jana E. Pye Editor [email protected] For the second summer in a row, the Darlington County Habitat for Humanity ReStore were helped by students from the JAG program from Darlington High School. “I don’t know what we would have done without these girls this June,” said ReStore manager Ben Schmeltz. “We had more donations than ever, and without their hard work we would never have gotten so much done!” Noreen Wingate, JAG Coordinator at Darlington High School, shared that the program started in 20052006 school year. JAG, “Jobs for America’s Graduates,” is a school-to-career transitional leadership/drop out prevention program that focuses on helping students achieve academic success, graduate from high school, and improve career readiness. The curriculum focuses on cultivating skills identified by businesses as essential to successful employment. At Darlington High School, the multi year program is made up from 9th – 12th grade. For this summer program, four students worked five JAG students with Darlington County Habitat for Humanity ReStore manager Ben Schmeltz. Left to right: Ashton Truett, Raven McCall, Ben Schmeltz, Emily Truett, and Cristina Ramirez days a week during the month of June, three in the morning 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and one in the afternoons from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The students gain work experience, which helps to create a resume. After the completion of assigned weeks, the students complete a resume, and receive payment. Raven McCall, Cristina Ramirez, Emily Truett, and Ashton Truett were selected for the project, and were busily working on their last week when interviewed by the News & Press. During the previous academic year, the girls shared that JAG helped with many projects at the school, including the Flood Relief, Old People’s Christmas, Clean Up Day at DHS, a Domestic Violence Walk, Special Olympics, and more. The JAG students receive credit for the classroom time, and learn important job and life skills including public speaking, how to create a resume, job interview skills, dressing appropriately, and developing maturity and strong work ethic. Raven McCall is a recent graduate of Darlington High School, and will be attending Francis Marion University in the fall to study nursing. While at the ReStore, she helped with the clothing, and running the register. “My favorite part was meeting the people,” said Raven. She attributes the JAG program for helping her develop more confidence, and break her shyness. “When I first started I was so shy, and hated to speak in class,” said Raven. “Now I feel more confident. This will really help me in college, and in my future career.” Cristina Ramirez is a rising senior, and will be the Vice President of the community service of JAG in the fall; she was historian last year. This was her first year in JAG, and this was her first experience working in retail. Although she doesn’t really enjoy working in customer service, she did enjoy working with her best friends. Her duties were sorting in the back and helping with create displays and pricing. She is an artist, and enjoyed helping with signs. “I was surprised by what people donate, I was amazed by some of it – some items are really cool.” Emily Truett has been in JAG for all her years at Darlington High School, and will be a senior this year and the President of the club. She worked several years with the JAG work program and had another job she acquired on her own, using skills she learned with JAG to be successful with her resume and interview. She helped with the ReStore last year working in the back room, but this year she helped with putting out clothing and pricing. She is also an artist, and painted on the windows and door. “I think it’s really good to be in JAG, when I first got in JAG I was very shy and now it’s easy. This helps teach skills you cannot get in other classes.” Truett says the CVC conference in April will be heavy on competition for awards. She assists with recommending students for the program; the two classes last year had about 50 students. Ashton Truett, Emily’s sister, will be a junior this year and has been in JAG as a freshman. She enjoys the cash register more than other duties, although she enjoys all the aspects of retail. “I have to say, I really like working in air conditioning,” said Ashton. “I always call this job first!” She has a bad back due to a previous car accident, so lifting is an issue for her, another reason she would rather work with customers. She will be the Treasurer this year. The other ladies love being in the back, enjoying the treasure hunt of seeing the donated items first. JAG ON 3A The Pee Dee’s Oldest Independently Owned Newspaper opinion Word of the Week attenuate: to make thin or slender Merriam-Webster.com JULY 6, 2016 | PAGE 2A THE NEWS AND PRESS, DARLINGTON, S.C. WWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET OP-ED The 4th of July: What’s It to You? By Bill Shepard What is the first thing that comes to mind when the word “freedom” is used? A likely answer would be, “free from dictatorship or tyrant’s rule.” Those of us who have never lived under those conditions can’t really know what it is like; therefore, we cannot really appreciate the freedom we enjoy living in a democracy. Even when we read or hear of those adverse conditions, we cannot fully know what they are like. Someone has said and I agree that we can only really know the things that we experience. One of the several definitions given for the word “freedom” is “liberation from slavery, or restraint from the power of another.” I suppose that to some degree, any restraint imposed upon us takes from us a bit of our freedom. By that definition of the word, total freedom for anyone would be a very rare commodity. Even in this blessed land of the free, there are many, far too many, that are living in bondage. Not all are free from want, hunger, disease, fear, loneliness, and a dozen other that could be named. These things enslave a person and rob them of the beauty of living in a land of the free. While government can guarantee our freedom from some things, it is unable to guarantee all. July 4, 1776 – July 4, 2016. Count the years between the two dates. It has been a long, long time. Wars, bloodshed, suffering, and sacrifice were prices paid for the freedom that so many take for granted. That freedom is more threatened today than at any time since it was first a reality in my opinion. When I was a teacher in our public school system, I often taught a class during summer school. The 4th of July was the only day of vacation during that period. On announcing to the class that we would have the day off from school, I would ask the question, “Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?” Some of the answers I would get were: “that’s the day we have a picnic,” “that’s the day we go fishing,” “we have a cookout on that day” and the answers to my question would continue. “Those are the ways we celebrate,” I would say, “but why do we celebrate?” More often, I would not get an answer. I would then explain – sad, so sad! Through the more than two centuries since America first won its freedom on this 4th of July, freedom faces threat as never before. Little by little, that freedom has been taken by those who seek to destroy our way of life. It is too bad that most of that threat is from within! Every student of history could tell, in some measure, the meaning of the words the “Emancipation Proclamation.” In 1776, America won its freedom as a nation. A long and costly war ended. The enemy without had been defeated, but there were enemies within. The long battle of slavery was yet to be won. Eighty-six years after the battle for freedom from without had been fought and won; the war within was over. Abraham Lincoln made a declaration that on that first day of January 1863 that all persons held as slaves in America would be set free. That declaration became known as the Emancipation Proclamation. The awful period had ended but the ugly stain it left, still remains, even to this late date. There have been other wars fought; there are thousands of white crosses marking the graves where young Americans are buried, scattered in foreign lands. These young men died in order that others could live free. Perhaps, more Americans have died while fighting for the freedom of others than any other nation. No other nation can outmatch its love for freedom as America. This writer has enjoyed the freedom we all love and experience and have fought to maintain. I have seen the rise and fall of nations that have tried to put it out, but failed. Communism, Fascism, Nazism and others have risen and failed. I have lived through wars aplenty and have witnessed many changes in our world. Today, we are locked in a battle with the kind of enemy we have not faced before, at least in a long time. Our freedom within is threatened, and the rise of hatred within our borders is at a risk. The answer to combat that enemy is yet to be found. Already, the enemy has robbed us of many of our freedoms! The “Breaking News” over our TV invades our living rooms. Another mass killing has taken place. There is an uneasy feeling that stalks each time that happens. We can’t seem to feel safe anymore, even in our schools and churches. As in times past, the victory for freedom will come. As yet, we do not know of the price that must be paid. On this 4th of July, while enjoying your outing, whether picnicking at the park, swimming or fishing at the lake, or grilling in your back yard, pause for a moment and give thanks for your freedom to do so! Mr. Shepard is a native of Darlington, S.C., and a current resident of Piedmont, S.C. He is the author of “Mill Town Boy” and “Bruised”. He has been sharing his tales of growing up in Darlington for decades, and we are delighted to share them each week. His mailing address for cards and letters is: Bill Shepard 324 Sunny Lane, Piedmont, S.C., 29673. OP-ED Another age of discovery is here By Thomas L. Friedman Have we been here before? I know — it feels as if the Internet, virtual reality, Donald Trump, Facebook, sequencing of the human genome and machines that can reason better than people constitute a change in the pace of change without precedent. But we’ve actually been through an extraordinarily rapid transition like this before in history — a transition we can learn a lot from. Ian Goldin, director of the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University, and Chris Kutarna, also of Oxford Martin, have just published a book — “Age of Discovery: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Our New Renaissance” — about lessons we can draw from the period 1450 to 1550, known as the Age of Discovery. It was when the world made a series of great leaps forward, propelled by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Copernicus and Columbus, that produced the Renaissance and reshaped science, education, manufacturing, communications, politics and geopolitics. “Gutenberg’s printing press provided the trigger,” Goldin told me by email, “by flipping knowledge production and exchange from tight scarcity to radical abundance. Before that, the Catholic churches monopolized knowledge, with their handwritten Latin manuscripts locked up in monasteries. The Gutenberg press democratized information, and provided the incentive to be literate. Within 50 years, not only had scribes lost their jobs, but the Catholic Church’s millenniaold monopoly of power had been torn apart as the printing of Martin Luther’s sermons ignited a century of religious wars.” Meanwhile, Goldin added, Copernicus upended the prevailing God-given notions of heaven and earth “by finding that far from the sun revolving around the Earth, the Earth rotated around the sun,” and “voyages of discovery by Columbus, da Gama and Magellan tore up millennia-old maps of the ‘known’ world.” Those were the mother of all disruptions and led to the parallels with today. “Now, like then, new media have democratized information exchange, amplifying the voices of those who feel they have been injured in the upheaval,” said Goldin. “Now, like then, public leaders and public institutions have failed to keep up with rapid change, and popular trust has been deeply eroded.” Now, like then, “this is the best moment in history to be alive” — human health, literacy, aggregate wealth and education are flourishing — and “there are more scientists alive today than in all previous generations.” And, yet many people feel worse off. Because, as in the Renaissance, key anchors in people’s lives — like the workplace and community — are being fundamentally dislocated. The pace of technological change is outstripping the average person’s ability to adapt. Now, like then, said Goldin, “sizable parts of the population found their skills were no longer needed, or they lived in places left behind, so inequality grew.” At the same time, “new planetary scale systems of commerce and information exchange led to immense improvements in choices and accelerating innovations which made some people fabulously rich.” Was there a Donald Trump back then? “Michelangelo and Machiavelli’s Florence suffered a shocking popular power-taking when Girolamo Savonarola, a mid-level friar from Ferrara, who lived from 1452 to 1498, exploded from obscurity in the 1490s to enthrall Florentines, who felt left behind economically or culturally, with sermons that laid blame upon the misguided policies and moral corruption of their leaders,” said Goldin. “He and his zealous supporters, though a small minority, swept away the Medici establishment The News & Press 117 S. Main St., Darlington, SC 29532 Phone (843) 393-3811 Fax (843) 393-6811 STAFF General Manager: Morrey Thomas [email protected] Editor: Jana E. Pye [email protected] Staff Writer: Samantha Lyles [email protected] Design: Duane Childers [email protected] Advertising: Charlotte Berger [email protected] Office Manager: Judy Rogers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We encourage letters to the editor on any subject. Please include your name, location and phone number for verification. Mail to P.O. Box 513 Darlington SC 29540 or e-mail [email protected]. and seized control of the city’s councils. “From there, Savonarola launched an ugly campaign of public purification, introducing radical laws including against homosexuality, and attacked public intellectuals in an act of intimidation that history still remembers as the Bonfire of the Vanities. Savonarola was amongst the first to tap into the information revolution of the time, and while others produced long sermons and treatises, Savonarola disseminated short pamphlets, in what may be thought of as the equivalent of political tweets.” The establishment politicians of the day, who were low energy, “underestimated the power of that new information revolution to move beyond scientific and cultural ideas” to amplify populist voices challenging authority. Yikes! How do we blunt that? “More risk-taking is required when things change more rapidly, both for workers who have to change jobs and for businesses who have to constantly innovate to stay ahead,” Goldin argued. Government’s job is to strengthen the safety nets and infrastructure so individuals and companies can be as daring — in terms of learning, adapting and investing in themselves — as they need to be. At the same time, when the world gets this tightly woven, America “needs to be more, not less, engaged, with the rest of the world,” because “the threats posed by climate change, pandemics, cyberattacks or terror will not be reduced by America withdrawing.” Then, as now, walls stopped working. “Cannons and gunpowder came to Europe that could penetrate or go over walls and books could bring ideas around them,” he said. Then, like now, walls only made you poorer, dumber and more insecure. Thomas L. Friedman is a columnist for The New York Times. Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinions of the News and Press, and content may be edited prior to printing. Letters containing overtly malicious comments or personal attacks on your fellow citizens will not be printed. SUBSCRIPTIONS In-state subscriptions: One year $30 Out-of-state subscriptions: One year $40. Sorry, but we cannot give refunds for canceled subscriptions. PRESS RELEASE AND EVENT SUBMISSIONS All press releases are welcome and will be considered, but the News & Press reserves the right to edit as necessary for space or other requirements. Please contact us by phone at (843) 393-3811, by fax at (843) 393-6811 or by e-mail at [email protected] with your Darlington area news. NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. WEDNESDAY JULY 6, 2016 | PAGE 3A Two more suspects sought for cashing counterfeit/forged checks Newly installed President Nancy Lee with past President Mary Scott. Front row: Oleene Gettys, Corresponding Secretary; Nancy Lee, President; Judy Langley, President Elect; and Ginger Ridgill, Recording Secretary. Back row: Directors Mary Scott, Martha Griggs, and Melissa Schwier. Installed in absentia was Frances Kelly, Treasurer. Mary Scott, Pilot Club President, presents Ginger Ridgill with a plaque for being named Outstanding Pilot of the Year. Robert Lee age 44, from Hemingway and Levance Addison III age 43, from Florence are both wanted by the Darlington Police Department for several counts of Forgery. The subjects presented Levance Addison counterfeit and forged Robert Lee Spartan Staffing checks and cashed them using tion on the location of the their own identification at subjects please contact the several businesses in the City Darlington Police of Darlington. Department at 843-398-4026 If you have any informa- or call 911. Darlington Pilot Club installs officers, honors Outstanding Pilot of the Year Ginger Ridgill has been chosen by fellow Darlington Pilots as Outstanding Pilot for the 2015-2016 year. This honor goes to a Pilot who clearly exemplifies the basic principles of Pilot in his/her personal and community life. Ms. Ridgill received this award because she takes a leadership role in the local Pilot Club, is faithful in attending meetings, and gives generously of her time to assist with service projects and fundraising activities. Past District Governor Belinda Copeland installed the 2016-2017 officers for the Pilot Club of Darlington. Nancy Lee, President; Judy Langley, President Elect; Ginger Ridgill, Josephine Bowman celebrates 100th Birthday Josephine Bowman celebrated her 100th birthday on June 27, 2016. Josephine has one daughter, Ernestine Frazier; three children preceded her in death. She was blessed with 15 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren. JAG Continued from 1A Although there were only four students this year, Ben Schmeltz, ReStore manager said that they worked very hard. “We’ve been overwhelmed with donations this month, and the majority of it was clothing,” he said. “And that is mostly what they do. I’m going to miss them they Recording Secretary; Oleene Corresponding Gettys, Secretary; and Directors: Mary Scott, Martha Griggs, and Melissa Schwier Installed in absentia was Frances Kelly, Treasurer. 70TH ANNUAL RHODES REUNION The Rhodes Reunion will celebrate their 70th year on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Swift Creek Baptist Church located at 413 North Center Road in Hartsville. The events will be: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 12:15 p.m. Registration begins 1:00 p.m. Covered Dish Luncheon 2:00 p.m. Meting in Church Sanctuary Plate, cups and ice tea will be furnished. For more information, call: 843-260-8535 or email: [email protected] made a big difference. We were able to get more out and display it better.” In Hartsville, Coker College and the SC Governor’s School for Math and Science help at the ReStore. Both ReStores have help from community service hours, and help from Vocational Rehabilitation for job training. The Boy Scouts did a few projects years ago, and church members often help as volunteers. A Habitat home in Promise Acres is ready for kitchen cabinet installation, and in Darlington a home on the corner of Edwards Street near Mayo High School is ready for foundation. The home will be large with four bedrooms. Groups from all over the country come to Darlington County to help with building homes, and the proceeds from the ReStores help residents of Darlington County become homeowners and move from being renters to property owners. To learn more about Darlington County Habitat for Humanity, visit them at: w w w. d a r c o h a b i t a t . o r g , Office: 843-383-8500. To arrange for a donation pick up, contact: Darlington ReStore: 843944-0314 or the Hartsville ReStore: 843-383-8517. What is Habitat for Humanity International? • Habitat is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry. • Habitat believes that every person should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. • Habitat welcomes all people to work with us in partnership. What does Habitat for Humanity do? • Habitat helps to build, renovate and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations. • Habitat advocates to increase access to decent, affordable housing around the world. Firefighters Continued from 1A For instance, Riggs noted that a fire will affect the windshield differently when it originates in the engine compartment, first melting out the bottom of the glass. Conversely, a fire that begins in the passenger compartment will burn out the top of the glass first and leave more glass at the bottom. “It just helps them to recognize all the pattern's they are seeing in a post-fire situation,” Riggs said. The course also covered how vehicle fire progressions have changed as cars, trucks, and SUVs all shifted from heavier steel bodies to lighter materials. “The patterns haven't changed so much as the speed at which the fire burns with the newer, lighter components in new vehicles,” said Riggs. “A new car will burn to the ground in 15 or 16 minutes... and an older vehicle with heavier construction could take 20 to 25 minutes.” Does Habitat give houses away? • No, Habitat for Humanity is not a giveaway program. Habitat’s partner families buy the houses that Habitat builds and renovates. • Habitat makes no profit on the sale. • In the United States, Habitat homeowners purchase their houses through affordable monthly mortgage payments. • In other countries, Habitat also works with partner organizations to serve even more families through innovative financing methods. • Habitat’s homeowners also invest hundreds of hours of their own labor, called sweat equity, working alongside volunteers and other Habitat homeowners. Third day training was mostly hands-on, and the final exam had trainees pulling those burned vehicles apart and collecting observations and evidence to document each fire's origination and cause. Cavanaugh notes that all of the students passed the exam and received vehicle arson training certification – which will add more points toward Darlington's already stellar ISO rating of 3 (a metric of training and preparedness which helps lower local homeowner insurance premiums). The four vehicle fires offered young firefighters in the DFD's Explorer program a chance to gear up and extinguish the flames, getting valuable live fire experience. Hosting the training at DFD's Broad Street facility also saved the department a significant amount of travel costs and class fees. “This is one of those classes it's hard to get in to. Since we hosted it, we got five free spots that normally would have cost us $275 per person, per class,” How are Habitat’s homeowner families chosen? • Families in need of decent, affordable shelter apply to their local Habitat organization, called an affiliate. • Each affiliate’s family selection committee chooses Habitat homeowners for their local area, based on three criteria: • The family’s level of need. • Their willingness to become partners in the program. • Their ability to repay the loan through an affordable payment plan. • Every affiliate follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. • Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing Habitat’s homeowner families. says Cavanaugh. Chief Cavanaugh adds that DFD wants to host additional classes – like an incident command and structure fire course – and eventually expand its It’s time to submit your photos for the ArborOne Photo Contest The annual ArborOne Farm Credit photo contest is in full swing! Pee Dee area residents are encouraged to take pictures of our rural landscape, farms, forests, agribusiness operations, and more for the contest. Winning pictures will be featured in the 2017 ArborOne calendar, which is widely distributed to ArborOne customers and friends. Thirteen winning photographs will be chosen from submitted entries; the grand prize photo will grace the cover of the calendar, and will win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. “The photo contest is one of the highlights of the year,” noted Jennifer King, Marketing ArborOne Specialist. “Agriculture is our tradition here in the Pee Dee, and the photos submitted help tell our story year after year,” she added. To submit a photograph, or to learn more about the contest rules, visit arborone.com/news/2016photo-contest.aspx Tharp is a tough place to get around, and if you win at Darlington, whether it's the XFINITY Series or the Sprint Cup Series Southern 500, that is a big deal for a driver. And I think it's one of the crown jewels in our sport.” “These are exciting times for Darlington Raceway and Kerry Tharp is the perfect person to lead one of the most historic tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series circuit,” International Speedway Corp. Executive Vice President and COO Joie Chitwood said of the announcement. “His appreciation of our sport, knowledge of the industry and passion for South Carolina are unmatched. Kerry will do a great job leading the Darlington Raceway team and continuing to build upon their celebrated throwback marketing campaign.” The Tradition Continues on Labor Day weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500® is set for Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The NASCAR XFINITY Series VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 will race on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Continued from 1A Tharp said he wants to Darlington broaden Raceway's reach through social media and technology to bring in more young fans, to win them over to the exciting sport of stock car racing and solidify the next generation of NASCAR fans. He noted that while he was happy working for NASCAR in media relations, he realized that the chance to lead Darlington Raceway is a “special opportunity” that would allow him to remain in South Carolina – his family's home for over 30 years – and build upon relationships he has established over his career. “It was really too good to be true,” said Tharp. Asked what makes Darlington so special, Tharp said, “When Mr. (Harold) Brasington designed this track years ago, it's one of the most unique tracks on the circuit. The drivers love coming to a track that challenges them. It's not called 'Too Tough to Tame' by mistake. It investigation capabilities by forming an arson team locally so that DFD and other county departments can handle arson cases instead of outsourcing them to SLED. HOBBS PAINT & BODY SHOP We have re-opened. 653 Rogers Rd., Darlington 843-393-6388 Michael Milbee, CFP® Financial Advisor 146 Cargill Way, Suite A Hartsville, SC 29550 Mon. - Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. IN BUSINESS FOR 38 YEARS! 843-332-1687 www.TeamPalmetto.wrfa.com QUOTE “The Lord will vindicate me; Your love, Lord, endures forever - do not abandon the works of your hands.” Psalm 138:8 obituaries FRIDAY DEADLINE FOR OBITUARIES email [email protected] call (843) 393-3811 or fax (843) 393-6811. JULY 6, 2016 | PAGE 4A The News AND Press, DArLINGTON, s.C. WWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET KISTLER HARDEE PLACE YOUR AD IN 101 S.C. 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Archie Daniel Moody Archie Daniel Moody, husband of Lilabelle Weinberg Moody, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Born July 22, 1926 in Darlington, S.C., he was the son of Issac Alexander Moody and Blanche Corrine Kirven Moody. He was a faithful and long-standing member of the First Baptist Church of Darlington. He served the church in numerous positions including Deacon, Sunday Superintendent, School Director of the Training Union, Sunday School teacher, and Chairman of the Brotherhood. He was a member of the Hardin-Jolly Sunday School Class. He attended Darlington County Schools, and served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. In 1950 he graduated from the Fort Smith Auction School in Fort Smith, Arkansas and began his 56-year career as a professional auctioneer. In addition to owning Moody- Statewide or regional buys available Alanna Ritchie 888.727.7377 scnewspapernetwork.com 315 Pearl Street Darlington South Carolina Newspaper Network Godley Auction Company he was auctioneer for Clantons Auto Auction from 1957 until 2006. At a ceremony in Monterey, California in 1969 he was named “World Champion Livestock Auctioneer.” Among other professional accolades and accomplishments were charter member of the S.C. Auctioneers Association (1974) and S.C. Auctioneers Commission (1977), and President of the National Auctioneers Association (1980-1981). In 1980 he was inducted into the S.C. Auctioneers Hall of Fame, and in 1988 into the National Auctioneers Associational Hall of Fame. Involved in many community, civic, and fraternal organizations he contributed his time and talents as a fundraiser for Kiwanis, Rotary, Ducks Unlimited, and the Heart and Cancer Associations. He was a Mason (St. David’s Lodge), and a Shriner (Omar Temple), and an American Legion member. His dedication to making auctioneering an accountable profession kept him in demand throughout his distinguished career. Surviving, in addition to his beloved wife of 69 years, are three daughters: Bonnie (Pete) Pierce of Indian Harbour Beach, FL; Dannie McLellan of (Jerry) Darlington; and Nancy (Tim) Huntley of Darlington. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Angie (William) Campbell, Beth (Michael) Prosser, Jay (Claudia) McLellan, Lyles Huntley, and Roddy Huntley; six greatgrandchildren: Danielle Kriss, Carla Campbell, Dalton Prosser, Kirven Prosser, Alex McLellan, and Benjamin McLellan. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his “Our family serving yours since 1922” 843-393-3851 www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com parents, sisters, and brothers. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Darlington, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, P.O. Box 297, Darlington, S.C. 29540. The funeral was held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Darlington. Visitation was held 5:00-7:00 on Wednesday, June 29th at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington. A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com Jacqueline Odom Sansbury Jacqueline Odom Sansbury, age 82, died Thursday, June 29, 2016. A funeral service was held 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 1st in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home with interment following at Lake Swamp Cemetery. The family received friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Born July 1, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Williams Odom. Jacqueline had a bus ministry traveling across the world preaching the name of Jesus. Her dream was to spend her last days preaching the gospel in India. Surviving are her two sons: Dr. Lonnie “Pete” Sansbury and his wife Dr. Shannon South of Ashville, N.C., and Jeff Sansbury of Darlington; two grandsons: John Sansbury and his wife Brooke (Baggerly), and Joshua Sansbury; a great grandson, Michael Sansbury; and her brothers: Charles Odom and his wife Sandy, Dan Odom and his wife Gloria, and Sam Odom and his wife Evelyn. She was preceded in death by her brother, Darrell Sansbury. A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com. Blue Saints building ramps in Darlington The Blue Saints of the Darlington Police Department with help from members of the Darlington Fire Department finished projects this week at the homes of Ms. Cora Smith and Ms. Doris Lane. The officers worked in temperatures that rose well above 90 degrees without complaining, making life a little better ChurCh News Please send your church news to: [email protected] FBC Darlington Basketball Camp Sign up your child for the annual First Baptist Church Basketball Camp held July 1114, 2016 from 10 a.m. - Noon Ages 7-10 will be at the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center Ages 11-14 will be at DHS Gym (enter triple doors by locker rooms) Campers must be the ages listed by the start of camp. Registration forms are available at FBC Darlington, 216 S. Main St. and the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, 300 Sanders St. Space is limited and registration forms are due to FBC Darlington or the Rec Center by Thursday, July 7 to guarantee t-shirt. Divine Destiny Family Worship Center Inaugural Community Block Party Join the first-ever Community Block Party at Divine Destiny Family Worship Center on July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring inflatables for the kids, free hotdogs and drinks, awesome music and games for adults, too! Featuring the book releases for Jeffery Dowling, and Reggie Nelson as well, and other businesses will be displaying their wares. Raffles and door prizes, too! Divine Destiny is located at 3824 Oak Drive, Florence (part of Darlington County). We want to give back to the community and show our presence and commitment to trying to change our community for the better. Mt. Zion Pastor Celebration The Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Family cordially invites you to a special celebration in honor of our former Pastor Rev. Dr. William Levi Thompson and First Lady Geneva E. Thompson on Saturday, July 16th at 3 p.m. The church is located at 3208 N. Governor Williams Highway, Darlington, in the Dovesville Community. The Lord Cares Please continue to assist The Lord Cares in caring for those in need in the Darlington area. T.L.C.’s food bank is located at 201 Grove Street in Darlington. They are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Donations of non-perishable food items (especially canned meats) are needed, as are toiletries, bathroom tissue, and paper towels. Mail monetary donations to: The Lord Cares PO Box, 1457, Darlington, SC 29540 Bible Study Bible study at Mt.Zion Tabernacle Believers Church 426 W. Broad St. Darlington, on Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m. Bible study led by Rev.Larry Scipio. Contact Deacon Z.Frierson at 843-992-3158 or church 843-992-8125. Come join us. St. Catherine's Episcopal Church 3123 W. Palmetto St., Florence Worship Time: 11 a.m. (4th Sunday 8:30 a.m.) Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Phone: 843-601-3672 Facebook: StCatherinesEC Vicar: The Rev. Jeffrey R. Richardson Black Creek Baptist Church Black Creek Baptist Church, located 139 Mont Clare Road, Dovesville, announces their hours: Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11a.m. Worship Services and 6 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 Adult Bible Study; Youth Bible Study, Children (Children In Action) 7:30 Adult Choir Practice Mt. Zion Tabernacle Ministries Mt. Zion Tabernacle Ministries 426 W. Broad St. in Darlington announces their hours 1st/3rd Sunday Pastoral Sunday: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Church Services 11:00 Elder M. Frierson 2nd/4th Sunday: Sunday School at 9:30 by Deacon Z. Frierson Service at 11:00 a.m. Min.Gerald Green. The community is invited to attend. Come expecting to hear the anointed Word. Contact Deacon.Z.Frierson 843-229-3158 for these two members of the community. The lumber was donated by Canfor Southern Pine. To learn more about how you can help with these community service projects, visit the DPD on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Darlingto nPDSC or call them at 843398-4026 A Your neighbors, your news, The News & Press Subscribe today, to the News &Press Name: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________ City: _______________ Phone:____________ State: _________ Zip Code: _____________ Email: _______________________________ Email address required for access to the News & Press website. $30/year in-state $40/year out-of-state Mail with check to: P.O.Box 513 Darlington, S.C. 29532 NewsandPress.net WE WANT COMMUNITY NEWS Email [email protected], call (843) 393-3811 or fax (843) 393-6811. Subject: COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 6, 2016 | PAGE 5A community THE NEWS AND PRESS, DARLINGTON, S.C. WWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET PETS Of THE WEEk given by the Lady Falcon Volleyball Team & Coaches! Register by July 12 to receive a t-shirt at Darlington Area Recreation Department, 300 Sanders St. Darlington. Call 843-398-4030 for directions. For more information about camp, contact Pam Frick 843-687-8688. She loves me...she loves me not...she loves me... No need to ask this Daisy if she loves you- she will! Daisy is just delightful! This 3-year-old tabby is warm and cuddly the sweetest cat ever. Classically attired in her snazzy golden brown stripes and highlights, it’s easy to select OUR Daisy as the best in any bouquet. Stop on by today and see why Daisy is our pick of the bunch! Female; brown tabby; 3 yrs old She asks for "precious" little. This low key, two-tone delight asks very little from her person. Super mellow and content to hang right by your side, she is never pushy in begging for attention. Having her hip area scratched makes her SO very happy and makes her break out into a huge grin. Excellent with other dogs, friendly and softly affectionate. 3-5 yrs old; 46 lbs; female. Note: No cats for me please! Hartsville City Council Meeting City Council holds their regular council meeting on July 12th on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, found on the first floor of City Hall, 100 E. Carolina Ave. Notification of special meetings is provided at least 24 hours in advance, and agendas are posted in the alcove outside of Council Chambers. Work sessions are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. No action is taken at work sessions. The Darlington County Humane Society is located 0.5 miles from Darlington Raceway off Highway 151 in Darlington. Have you lost or found a pet? If you have lost or found a pet, go online to www.darlingtonhumane.org and click on the link Lost/ Found Pets. You will be directed to the www.thelostpets.com Web site where you can register your missing pet. You will be able to provide a detailed description of your missing pet, as well as attach a photo. Upon registering your lost pet, an e-mail alert will be sent to the Darlington Shelter’s e-mail address. This will allow the Shelter staff to recognize your lost pet should it arrive at the facility. Area Happenings 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project All youth, ages 5-19, are invited to participate in the South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project. This independent-study project, sponsored by the Quality Deer Management Association, allows youth an opportunity to establish, maintain, and observe a wildlife food plot. Once registered, 4-H supplies the food plot seed, a Rack Pack membership, a record book, and newsletters/ informational resources to help. Cost is $25 that includes a $10 4-H membership and $15 Rack Pack membership. Deadline is August 5, 2016. For more information, go to: clemson.edu and search “4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project" or contact Leigh Walker at the Darlington County 4-H office, 843-393-0484, [email protected]. Darlington Elks Lodge Weekly Events Tuesdays: Swing/Shag dance lessons, "New" line dance lessons from 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays: Karaoke from 8-10 p.m. Thursdays: Bingo at 7:30 p.m. Darlington Elks Lodge is located at 836 Timmonsville Hwy. For more info: 843-3931451 Centennial Farmers Market This market features fresh, organic gourmet foods, freerange eggs and homegrown, healthy foods including homemade breads and sweet treats And as always, live music and entertainment! Location: Corner of 5th St. and Carolina Ave. in Hartsville. Story Time at the Library Darlington: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Info: 398-4940 ext. 305. Hartsville: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Info: 332-5115 ext. 7. Society Hill: Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Info: 378-0026 Lamar: Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Info: 326-5524 Library Youth Programs: Darlington Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Lamar Family Movie Day: Tuesdays 4:00 p.m.; Youth Program: Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Crochet & Knit Club at the Library Lamar: each Monday at 4:30 p.m. 326-5524 Society Hill: each Friday from 2-4 pm 378-0026 Darlington: 2nd Friday of the month 10 a.m. - noon 3984940 Hartsville: “The Stitchers” group meets the 1st & 3rd Mondays and 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 5 pm. Pee Dee SCORE Pee Dee SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) offers Free confidential counseling to America's small business, serving Darlington, Florence and surrounding areas. Existing and start-up businesses can schedule an appointment by calling the Hartsville Chamber of Commerce at 843-332-6401. Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous will hold an open meeting of big book and traditions studies weekly at 8 p.m. Monday nights at Trinity UMC on Pearl Street. Use Orange Street entrance. Info: 843-395-6897. AA meets at at the Hartsville AA Hut, 310 S. McFarland Street: 12 noon and 6 p.m. Monday/Wednesday; 12 noon and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; and 8pm Sunday. Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon is a fellowship of adult relatives and friends of alcoholics for mutual support. Visitors are welcome. Childcare is not available. AlAnon meetings: Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at St. Luke UMC Parlor, 302 Dunlap Dr., Hartsville. Info: 843-992-2981. Thursdays at 8p.m at the Hartsville AA Hut, 310 S. McFarland Street. Darlington County Council Meeting The Darlington County Council meets on Monday, July 11 (due to July 4th holiday), and the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., at the Courthouse Annex/EMS Building, 1625 Harry Byrd Highway (Highway 151), Darlington, SC. The Council encourages citizen participation and provides an opportunity for citizens to present their concerns at the beginning of each regular meeting. Those wishing to make a presentation should contact the Clerk to Council at 843-3984100 or [email protected]. Lamar Town Council Lamar Town Council will meet Monday, July 11th, at 5 p.m. the second Monday of the month at town hall. School Board The Darlington County School District Board of Education will meet July 11th at 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month in the board/community conference room at the Darlington County School District Administrative Annex I in Darlington. Darlington County First Steps Partnership July 6 - 12 Hartsville Farmer’s Market The Hartsville Farmer’s Market is July 9, second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on East Carolina Avenue. The market is a juried show featuring locally sourced produce as well as unique, handmade and homemade quality products made by local artists, chefs and farmers. For more information about becoming a vendor, visit www.mainstreethartsville.org or call Suzy Moyd at 843-3833015. Mayo HS Alumni Homecoming Rally Mayo High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) will host Homecoming 2016 The Darlington County First Steps Partnership Board of Directors will meet at The Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce on July 12, 2016 in the Conference Room at 5:30 p.m. The DCFS Partnership Board meets the second Tuesday of every other month. Lil’ Falcon Volleyball Camp The Lady Falcons Volleyball Team & Darlington Area Recreation Department will hold the second annual Lil’ Falcon Volleyball Camp July 18-20 at the Darlington High School gym, 525 Spring St., for girls in grades 1-6. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost of the camp is $30, which includes a t-shirt! Volleyball instruction will be July 20 - 26 Darlington Economic Development Partnership Meeting The DCED Partnership meets on July 20, the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the Executive meeting room 271 of the SiMT building at FlorenceDarlington Technical College. Society Hill Town Council Meeting Darlington Professional Women The Society Hill Town Council will hold their monthly meeting on July 12th and the second Tuesday of each month. All monthly meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall of Society Hill 280 South Main Street. Darlington Professional Women (DPW) will meet on July 21, and the 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon at the Darlington Country Club. DPW is an association for local businesswomen to share lunch, enjoy a presentation, and network. Darlington City Council Meeting The Darlington City Council will hold their monthly meeting on July 12 (Change in schedule due to July 4th Holiday); subsequent meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Darlington Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 400 Pearl Street. Darlington Branch NAACP The Darlington Branch NAACP meets July 12th and on the second Tuesday every month, 7:00 p.m. at 109 Pearl Street. New members are always welcomed. For more information contact President Anthony Hall at 843-229-1274 or email to [email protected]. Please visit our Facebook page: Darlingtonnaacp. July 13 - 19 American Legion Post 13 Darlington Soil & Water Conservation District Board The Darlington Soil & Water Conservation District Board will meet July 25 at 7:00 p.m., the fourth Monday of the month in the Clemson Extension Kitchen at 300 Russell Street, Room 207, Darlington. Open to the public. Info: 843-393-0483. DCDSNB Board of Directors Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board of Directors will meet July 26, the last Tuesday of each month (except Dec.) at the Scott Center in Hartsville at 2:00 p.m. (Please note time change!) The public is always welcome. The Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board is located at: 201 N. Damascus Church Rd. Hartsville. For more info: 843332-7252 www.dcdsnb.org July 27 - Aug. 2 American Legion Post 13 of Darlington meets July 14, the second Thursday of each month at the Post on Harry Byrd Highway next to the South Carolina National Guard Armory. A meal is served at 6:00 p.m. with a monthly meeting that follows. The nation's largest Veterans organization invites its members, eligible Veterans, and active National Guard/Reserve personnel to attend. Board of Fire Control Meeting Held at: Darlington County Fire District Headquarters, 137 North Center Road in Hartsville, on July 14, 2016, the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Hartsville Relay for Life Softball Tournament Event held in memory of David Byrd. Sign up NOW to Darlington County Council Meeting The Darlington County Council meets on Monday, August 1, and the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., at the Courthouse Annex/EMS Building, 1625 Harry Byrd Highway (Highway 151), Darlington, SC. The Council encourages citizen participation and provides an opportunity for citizens to present their concerns at the beginning of each regular meeting. Those wishing to make a presentation should contact the Clerk to Council at 843-3984100 or [email protected]. Darlington City Council Meeting The Darlington City Council will hold their monthly meeting on August 2, and the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Darlington Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 400 Pearl Street. Aug. 3 - Aug. 9 Market on Darlington Square Market on Darlington Square on Saturday August 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MoDS is an open-air market around the perimeter of the Public Square of Darlington featuring art, crafts, food and farm produce vendors as well as businesses, churches, organizations, advocates, and other non-profits. First Saturday of the month May – October; no market in July. For more info: 398-4000 ext. 103, email [email protected]. Vendor spaces: $25 for businesses & individuals; $15 non-profits selling goods; FREE: children, schools, and farmers. Bluegrass Concert Come listen to great bluegrass music on Saturday, August 6 at 4:00 p.m.! The Southeastern Bluegrass Association of South Carolina will hold monthly concerts on the first Saturday of every month at The Darlington Music Hall, 1931 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington. Doors open at 4 p.m. for jamming, socializing, and open mic. Info: www.sebga.org. Lamar Town Council Lamar Town Council will meet Monday August 8th, at 5 p.m. the second Monday of the month at town hall. School Board The Darlington County School District Board of Education will meet August 8th at 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month in the board/community conference room at the Darlington County School District Administrative Annex I in Darlington. Hartsville City Council Meeting City Council holds their regular council meeting on August 9th on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, found on the first floor of City Hall, 100 E. Carolina Ave. Notification of special meetings is provided at least 24 hours in advance, and agendas are posted in the alcove outside of Council Chambers. Work sessions are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. No action is taken at work sessions. Society Hill Town Council Meeting The Society Hill Town Council will hold their monthly meeting on August 9th and the second Tuesday of each month. All monthly meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall of Society Hill 280 South Main Street. Darlington Branch NAACP The Darlington Branch NAACP meets August 9th and on the second Tuesday every month, 7:00 p.m. at 109 Pearl Street. New members are always welcomed. 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The conference, held on the Campus of Newberry College June 1215, allowed students to gain valuable leadership skills, a better understanding of SC agriculture, and of the South Carolina legislative process. “Our Youth Leadership Conference, sponsored by the SCFB Women’s Leadership program, allows students to explore opportunities within agri- culture while developing their skills to be leaders in the industry,” SCFB Ag Literacy Director, Vonne Knight, said. The conference operates on a twoyear curriculum cycle where students learn about agricultural marketing and promotion one year and about government relations and agricultural advocacy the next. This year’s conference focused on legislative action in South Carolina. Students were addressed by industry professionals on leadership, goal setting and legislative history of SC. Dr. Nathan Saunders, Curator of Manuscripts at the University of South Carolina’s South Caroliniana Library discussed with participants the history of South Carolina legislation and how they can become involved in the legislative process. Director of organizational training and leadership development for SCFB, Jessica Cabrera, engaged participants in leadership activities essential for students to develop personally and professionally. 2016 SCFB Youth Ambassador Dalton Stalvey said, “Youth Leadership Conference is a great way to meet people from all across South Carolina who share a passion for agriculture. We were able to build leadership skills while expanding our network and agricultural knowledge.” The Newberry County Young Farmers and Ranchers also hosted their annual Ag Olympics competition for the conference attendees. “South Carolina’s agricultural industry is a vital part of the state’s economy,” SCFB President Harry Ott said. “We advocate so our children and grandchildren can farm long after we are gone. Educating our youth on opportunities available to them within the agriculture industry is the first step in involving students so they can have a lasting voice in today’s issues.” The SC Farm Bureau Federation is a nonprofit membership organization formed to promote and preserve the work of family farmers and rural lifestyles across the state. In exchange for their annual dues and financial support of education, promotion and lobbying efforts on behalf of agriculture and family farmers, Farm Bureau members are entitled to discounts and access to a number of quality products. The organization serves more than 100,000 member families in 47 chapters and has been around since 1944. Persons interested in supporting agricultural education are encouraged to contact their county Farm Bureau office or the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation at www.scfb.org for additional information. First Steps “Counts Down” to Kindergarten Parents as Teachers, Parents Are First, and Countdown to Kindergarten are programs that continue service throughout high temperatures, encouraging school transitioning, family strengthening, and parent education. Countdown to Kindergarten (CTK) is a First Steps program based on other successful school transition models from around the country. In its 10 years of operating through DCFS, the goals have been to increase the successful transition of South Carolina's most at-risk children into the K-12 school system; to increase parent involvement in the early grades (particularly in hard-to-reach communities), when children's learning is foundational for life success; and to increase public awareness of the importance of school readiness. This year, CTK began June 1, 2016 and continues through July. Eight Darlington County kindergarten teachers are assigned to 48 children for the summer. Children have six lessons in total- five lessons are conducted in the home and the last one is a visit to the school where the child will attend class in the fall. Children will be placed in the same classroom as the teacher who they were assigned to for the summer. Affordable Health Screenings coming to Darlington Residents living in and around the Darlington can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Baptist Church will host this community event on July 15, 2016. The site is located at 216 South Main Street in Darlington. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis • Kidney and thyroid function, and more Math, literacy, and social studies are subjects introduced to children and parents receive education on healthy home habits to prepare the child’s transition to a school schedule. “Helping children be better prepared for kindergarten and helping parents understand what to expect is our aim” said Patricia Bailey, CTK Coordinator. “It is amazing seeing how this jumpstart in the summer makes a huge difference in the classroom.” Kiwanis of Hartsville and United Way of Hartsville provide needed material support for the CTK program. “We thank the Elementary School Principals of Lamar, Pate, St. John, Southside, Rosenwald, and Cain for working with DCFS to ensure their pre- kindergarten students participate in CTK” stated DCFS Executive Director, Darnell McPherson. DCFS’ mission is to provide the information, support, and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life. For more information on programs offered by DCFS, call 843-857- 3148 or visit their website at www.darlingtoncountyfirststeps.org. Screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available. Packages start at $149, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-2371287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required. SC Farm Bureau teaches agriculture in the classroom to Darlington County teachers Darlington County teachers, Liz Byrd (left) and Diane Perkins were among forty-nine educators from across the state who recently learned how to incorporate agricultural lessons into their classrooms. The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (SCFB) hosted its annual Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher Institute June 6-10 in Anderson, SC, where teachers of grades pre-K through 8 in public and private schools learned how to teach the importance of family farmers and domestically produced food, fiber, forestry products, and fuel to their students. “It is so important that students learn where their food and resources come from,” Vonne Knight, SCFB Director of Ag Literacy said. “Providing teachers with not only the information and lesson plans they need, but also the confidence to teach agriculture makes it easy for them to do just that.” In addition to instruction about their learning and teaching styles, Institute participants also heard from agriculture and education experts from Clemson University’s College Relations/Ag Careers Department, , Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, the SC Ag Statistics Department, Clemson’s apiculture specialist, and the SC Department of Agriculture. Participants also experienced two days of farm tours in the upstate, including Major Farm, Berry Acres, Greenbrier Farms, Kings Sunset Nursery, Setzler Farms, and Satterwhite Farm. “The Ag in the Classroom program is so beneficial because we can educate teachers about the importance of agriculture, and those teachers are then going to take that back to their own classrooms of sometimes thirty students. The overall outreach of the program is unmatched,” said SCFB President Harry Ott. “I never cease to be amazed at the positive agricultural FRIENDS & FAMILY SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 ONLY! Darlington County teachers, Liz Byrd (left) and Diane Perkins were among forty-nine educators from across the state who recently learned how to incorporate agricultural lessons into their classrooms. impact this course makes in the lives of teachers from across the state during this one week,” said Knight. “Teachers leave with a greater understanding of and appreciation for agriculture. I have never been part of a more rewarding higher education experience.” Ag in the Classroom Institute participants received lesson plans aligned to the state curriculum standards to use in their own classroom this fall. They also left with resources they can use to teach students about agriculture and the benefits farmers add to the economy, the environment and the community. Participants received three hours of graduate credit for recertification from Winthrop University, courtesy of SCFB’s Ag in the Classroom Fund. Along with a modest registration fee, which many County Farm Bureau chapters reimburse to participants, sponsorships raised through the SCFB’s Ag in the Classroom Fund cover the cost of tuition, room and board, resource speakers and tours, and materials for the week-long Institute. “If agriculture is to maintain its status as South Carolina’s largest business sector – providing more than 212,000 jobs and more than a $42 billion impact on South Carolina’s economy – we’ve got to help people understand the link between their food and fiber and the farm,” said Ott. “Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program is a tool to help us accomplish that goal through our state’s teachers, and in turn to our state’s children.” The 2016 SCFB Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher Institute was funded through generous support from the SC Ag in the Classroom Fund, SC Farm Bureau Federation, SC Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co., the SC Beef Board, the SC Soybean Board, the SC Peanut Board, SC Advocates for Agriculture, Newberry Electric Cooperative, AgSouth Farm Credit, Lynches River Electric Cooperative, and Edisto Electric Cooperative. SCFB’s Ag in the Classroom program also offers year-round no-cost in-service workshops to South Carolina pre-kindergarten through middle school teachers, schools, and school districts. To make a tax deductible contribution to the 501(c)(3) Ag in the Classroom program, for more information, or to schedule an in-service workshop, contact SCFB Ag Literacy Program Director Vonne Knight at 803-936-4409 or [email protected]. EXTENDED HOURS TO 10 PM 20% OFF EVENT SATURDAY JULY 9, 2 PM to 10 PM Just use your rewards card at checkout. Not a buzz club rewards® member yet? Sign up today and start saving. Ask an associate for more details PRESENT THIS COUPON IN STORE OR USE ONLINE 20 % OFF NOW! ALSO BUY ONLINE YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE* To Redeem Online Enter Code FRIENDS *Promotional offer valid only at Big Lots stores and biglots.com on pre-tax purchases. Limit one coupon per customer, per transaction. 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Pye Editor [email protected] The photo that was shared in the June 29th issue of the News and Press by Beverley Spears has had some interest here in Darlington, and two players in the photograph say that the coach pictured was not Robert Beckham, but Coach John Davis. Both Jim Stone and Sumter Langston, teammates shown on the back row next to the coach on far right, remem- bered the team well. They also remember John Davis well, but really didn’t recall Robert Beckham. “He may have helped with other teams and had a collection of photos,” said Sumter Langston. “But I cannot recall him ever coaching us.” “We were all good ball players that year,” remembered Jim Stone. “If you look closely, you’ll see we all had on jerseys from the teams we played for. The fella on the front row, Wade Jordan, he had a K for Kiwanis on his jersey that was put on with black electrical tape.” The team was in front of the McCullough House on Pearl Street, former home of the Darlington Recreation Department and now the site of the Council on Aging. Jim Stone grew up next door in the offices of the City Administration Building, and remembers one time that he created a parachute and jumped off the roof. “The parachute broke my fall, but I still ended up in the bushes…and had a good many scratches.” laughed Stone. He said he escaped a whipping because his mother couldn’t get to him fast enough. Langston remembered that story, too. The two hopes that their memory is correct on the names they have provided, and welcome comments from other community members that remember these boys of summer! The SONY Walkman hit the shelves at an astounding cost of $200. "Saturday Night Fever" by the Bee Gees was the album of the year. ESPN became the first all-sports television network. McDonald's introduced the Happy Meal. Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 in front of an estimated 16 million viewers watching NASCAR's first ever flag-to-flag televised race. STP and Richard Petty Motorsports with driver Aric Almirola are honoring The King's 1979 NASCAR season, the season that many claim catapulted NASCAR into a household sport, at the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on Sunday, September 4 with the throwback paint scheme mirroring Petty's 1979 Dodge Oldsmobile Cutlass. "We started the season really good because we won Daytona to kick off the year," said Petty. "In 1978, we didn't win any races, and then we won at Daytona to start the year. That was one of our better years, and we ended up winning the Championship that year, too. That was our last Championship, so it was a breakthrough year of sorts after not winning the year before. Having the car throwback to that year is special because it was a good year for us." "I'm excited to run the 1979 STP paint scheme this year at Darlington," said Almirola. 'We had a lot of fun with the throwback theme last year, and it should be fun to throwback again this year. It makes the race so special. There are so many great STP paint schemes over the years, which makes it special for our team to run throwbacks. 1979 was definitely a breakout season when it comes to catapulting the sport into the mainstream, so it's cool to recognize that this year with our throwback scheme." The aforementioned televised Daytona 500 is often viewed as the turning point in NASCAR's modern era as the broadcast had 16 million viewers and brought national attention to the sport. Although ½ lap down at the white flag, a now-famous accident between the leaders saw Petty take the lead down the backstretch and go on to win his sixth of seven Daytona 500 races and break a 45-race winless streak. The throwback paint scheme will feature one significant difference from the original in 1979. A dollar amount signifying the amount of money raised by STP customers for Victory Junction will be featured on the rear quarter panel of the No. 43 STP Ford. Top: 1979 No. 43 STP car driven by Richard Petty Bottom: 2016 No. 43 STP Ford driven by Aric Almirola Shell continues heritage theme in 2016 with Darlington Southern 500 “Throwback” Some say heritage is everything and that can ring very true to a brand that has a tremendous lineage in motorsports. Shell is excited to unveil a commemorative paint scheme to run in the 2016 Bojangle’s Southern 500 that celebrates its first NASCAR primary livery. It has been widely accepted and reported that Darlington Raceway’s “Throwback Weekend” for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2015 was a resounding success. Some called it “one of the most enjoyable race weekends in a long time.” The race teams, drivers, owners, broadcast team, manufacturers and fans alike were all on board for last year’s inaugural event. Shell participated in the 2015 festivities with a paint scheme on the No. 22 Team Penske Ford driven by Joey Logano that mimicked a LeMans-winning Porsche piloted by Mario Andretti in the 1980s. The car also carried Shell branding from the 1950s era to coincide with the founding of Darlington Raceway. “Last year’s car was a big part of Shell history, so this year we wanted to bring something to Darlington that celebrated our NASCAR roots and one that many fans would remember,” said Heidi Massey-Bong, Sr. Advisor for Motorsports and Sponsorships at Shell. “The Darlington paint scheme is the third commemorative car we are fielding with Team Penske in 2016 to celebrate our heritage in American motorsports.” Shell, a player in motorsport technology around the world for over 80 years, was relatively new to NASCAR when the company first became a primary sponsor in the mid-1990s. The company is bringing back its first NASCAR paint scheme to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its first win with 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, Bobby Labonte, who piloted the No. 44 Shell Monte Carlo to its first NASCAR victory in 1996 at Nashville Speedway in what is now the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Labonte owned the car himself before bringing the Shell sponsorship to Joe Gibbs Racing where he competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the then Busch Series. Ironically, Labonte drove the same paint scheme to victory lane at the “Track Too Tough To Tame” in his final win for Shell in 1998. The Darlington scheme that Logano will carry on his No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Fusion ran a number of races in the old Summer Camps announced for Darlington FBC Darlington Basketball Camp Sign up your child for the annual First Baptist Church Basketball Camp held July 11-14, 2016 from 10 a.m. Noon Ages 7-10 will be at the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center Ages 11-14 will be at DHS Gym (enter triple doors by locker rooms) Campers must be the ages listed by the start of camp. Registration forms are available at FBC Darlington, 216 S. Main St. and the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, 300 Sanders St. Space is limited and registration forms are due to FBC Darlington or the Rec Center by Thursday, July 7 to guarantee t-shirt. Info: Coach Jett 843-3095699 Camp S.A.M. Youth Football Camp Camp S.A.M. Youth Football Camp will be held July 18-29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily at Welch Stadium for grades 1-8. Cost: $30. Register at Darlington Recreation Department, 300 Sanders St. Coach Brantley Jett will give back $10 to any child that attends football camp that signs up for Darlington Area Recreation Football. There will also be a family night for participants at the conclusion of camp where we will have food, games, and show the movie Facing the Giants from 6 to 10 p.m. July 29. Lil Falcon Volleyball Camp The Lady Falcons Volleyball Team & The Darlington Area Rec Department will hold the second annual Lil Falcon Volleyball Camp July 18-20 at the Darlington High School gym, 525 Spring St., for girls in grades 1-6. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost of the camp is $30 (this includes a tshirt)! Volleyball instruction will be given by the Lady Falcon Volleyball Team & Coaches! Register by July 12 to receive a T-shirt @ Darlington Rec. Dept., 300 Sanders St. Darlington SC 29532. Call 843-398-4030 for directions. For More Information about Camp, Contact Pam Frick 843687-8688 DHS Lady Falcons Softball Camp The Darlington High School Lady Falcon Softball Team will be hosting a camp for any girl age 6-12 years old July 18-21 at the Lady Falcon Softball Field. This camp will be conducted by the DHS Softball Coaches and Varsity team members. The time for the camp is 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost of the camp is $30 and this includes a free t-shirt. You can register at the Darlington Recreation Office by July 8. For further information contact Coach Randy Bryant at 843-9179558. Busch Series through the mid to late 1990s. The Darlington “throwback” Shell paint scheme is actually one of three commemorative paint schemes that Shell and Pennzoil will debut in 2016 to celebrate their U.S. motorsports legacy. “I think it’s a no brainer to help celebrate Shell’s 20th anniversary of NASCAR involvement and run this cool paint scheme at Darlington on Labor Day,” said Logano. “It’s pretty neat that Shell is celebrating 20 years in NASCAR and even cooler that Bobby (Labonte) won at Darlington Raceway with this car, so it’s a huge honor for myself and everyone at Team Penske to run this look. Heritage is a main theme in everything we’re doing this year and it’s been great to have the support from Shell-Pennzoil in running paint schemes to help us commemorate the heritage of our team and the heritage of our sport.” At the NASCAR All-Star Race last month Logano piloted the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford to victory lane with a special full-body mosaic that featured images of significant Team Penske milestones infused in the livery. Just last weekend, the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet driven by Helio Castroneves ran in the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 carrying the iconic bright yellow colors of the “Yellow Submarine” of the 1980s. All three paint schemes were put on the track to showcase the winning traditions of Shell and Pennzoil over the years in American motorsport. For more details on the Pennzoil and Team Penske relationship, visit www.Pennzoil.com. To stay upto-date on the latest activities, be sure to ‘Like’ the official Pennzoil Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/Pennzoil) and follow Pennzoil on Twitter (www.twitter.com/Pennzoil) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/Pennzoil). Farmers & Landowners Workshop USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Minority Landowner Magazine July 26, 2016 Darlington County Library 204 N. Main St, Darlington July 27, 2016 Dickson Farm On Oates Hwy, 3.1 miles east of US 401 Next to Fire Station 15 US Department of Agriculture representatives will share information to help improve your farm. Experts will be available for: • Financial assistance programs • Conservation programs • Disaster programs • Pest management • Cattle and hay operations • High tunnels (hoop houses) • Crop insurance • Farm loan programs • Vegetable production • Erosion control • Irrigation systems • Fencing and more. Lunch is provided. Registration is free and begins both days at 8:30 a.m. Program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. RSVP by July 25 to USDA-NRCS at (843) 393-0483, ext. 3 NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. 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WWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET Newman Swamp United Methodist Church celebrates 200th Anniversary PHOTO BY JANA E. PYE Newman Swamp UMC celebrates 200 years of worship By Jana E. Pye Editor [email protected] ucked away in a quiet corner of the tiny rural town of Lamar, the Newman Swamp United Methodist Church congregation has celebrated God’s word for two centuries; they have gathered together on Sunday mornings to pray for loved ones and sons sent off to fight in foreign wars, gather for weddings and funerals, and enjoy fellowship. The congregation gathered the weekend of June 24 and 25 to celebrate their past and future with a day of good old-fashioned fun with games, reenactments, picnic, memorabilia displays and a movie on Saturday, followed by a lovely church service and church meal in the fellowship hall on Sunday. The Newman Swamp Grammar School that adjoins the church grounds serves as the church fellowship hall, and many of the congregation attended the little school. Rev. Wes Conner, who pastors the church along with two other United Methodist churches in his charge, had a lot of help in gathering history about T the anniversary from Neil Windham, who sadly passed away before the event. “The stories just poured out of Neil,” recalled Conner as he shared with the congregation on Sunday. “He showed me where the original church was in the woods, a little log house. Up until he passed away, he shared photographs and memories with me, hoping that I would do a good job with this service. He wanted you all to remember how special this church was to him, and to the community. The annual Children’s Day here at Lake Swamp used to bring in more than 600 children to this tiny church for a day of fun and games each summer. It’s amazing to think of even in today’s times how many children looked forward to that day!” Neil Windham’s widow, Sylvia, director of the choi, helped with the church meal; she teared up when talking about how much Neil would have loved the service. “I feel he was with us today, and would have loved every minute of it.” The combined church choir of Newman Swamp and Elim UMC shared hymns with the congregation, including the beloved “The Church in the Wildwood” that was printed in the insert for the congregation to sing along. A special surprise during the church service was a “visit from past” from Bishop Francis Asbury, sharing the dream of John Wesley in Great Britain that the Methodist Church be established and flourish in the New World. The Rev. W. Robert Borom, the Francis Asbury actor who shares the words of Asbury, walked in from the rear of the church in full dress of the early 1800’s, complete with knickers and a quill pen with which to compose a letter home to England during his spell binding oration. Asbury was noted to have visited the church in the history of Newman Swamp on his last trip to Baltimore, Maryland to the Methodist General Conference before his death. Newman Swamp was first known as Windham Meetinghouse; “Father” Jenkins preached there in 1816. The present building was erected in 1901, the fourth. The first was a log house, followed by two other frame buildings. Bishop Francis Asbury, portrayed by Rev. W. Robert Borom Several of the artifacts of the church and schoolhouse were on display for the 200th Anniversary, including an original pulpit Bible. Church in the Wildwood Composed in 1857 William S. Pitts There’s a church in the valley by the wildwood, No lovelier spot in the dale; No place is so dear to my childhood, As the little brown church in the vale. Refrain Come to the church in the wildwood, Oh, come to the church in the dale, No spot is so dear to my childhood, As the little brown church in the vale. How sweet on a clear, Sabbath morning, To list to the clear ringing bell; Its tones so sweetly are calling, Oh, come to the church in the vale. Refrain There, close by the church in the valley, Lies one that I loved so well; She sleeps, sweetly sleeps, ’neath the willow, Disturb not her rest in the vale. Refrain There, close by the side of that loved one, To trees where the wild flowers bloom, When the farewell hymn shall be chanted I shall rest by her side in the tomb. Refrain From the church in the valley by the wildwood, When day fades away into night, I would fain from this spot of my childhood Wing my way to the mansions of light. Refrain Newman Swamp Grammar School now serves as the Fellowship Hall for Newman Swamp United Methodist Church society GOT SOCIETY NEWS? email [email protected] or call Jana 843-393-3811. JULY 6, 2016 | PAGE 2B tHe NeWS aNd PreSS, darLINgtON, S.c. WWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET St. John’s High School Class of 1956 celebrates 60th Reunion Members of the St. John’s Class of 1956 gathered for their 60th Class Reunion at the Darlington Country Club on June 18th for fun and fellowship. Brenda Pemberton Broach and her husband shared a wonderful slideshow of photos from the class from the 50’s and past reunions set to music from the area, much to the delight of the classmates. “We had a wonderful class,” said Broach. “We were all such good friends, and gathering together the memories all came back of the great fun we had together at St. John’s.” The class enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Darlington Country Club, and brought home a keepsake booklet of photos, memories, and a tribute list of classmates who have passed away. The Blue Devils that gath- ered were: George Abbott Orville Anderson Annette Baldwin Jean Lunn Beasley Phyllis Byrd Blackman Harry Bonnoitt Brenda Pemberton Broach Virginia Suggs Cole Patsy Braddock Cook Patsy Bryant Hoffmeyer Charles Howard Madge Rabb Hutchinson Colin Jordan Douglas Lee Clare DeLorme Lowder Bill McCown Jessie Blackman Odom Carol Ballard Pender Eddie Sheffield Sylvia Huggins Smith Bobby Stephens Bertha White Stone Wayne Tolson Joyce Kelly Tunstall Judy Nelson Weaver Ben Williamson B a c k ya r d S ta r g a z e r Sirius and the Dog Days of Summer By Francis Parnell Special to the News & Press On July 4th, Earth is at "Aphelion", farthest from the Sun for 2016 at 94,512,904 miles. On January 2nd, Earth was at "Perihelion", at 91,403,812 miles. Even though we're 3% farther away from the Sun than in January, it won't be cooler. Starting July 3rd, "Dog Days" begins and lasts 40 days until August 11th. It's called Dog Days because the ancient Greeks believed that "Sirius", the Dog Star, in the constellation of Canis Major, rose with and added its heat to that of the Sun, helping to "Scorch" the Earth, causing dogs to go mad and making daily life miserable. And, 2500 years later, the celestial canine is still bringing the heat and humidity! With New Moon on the 4th, if you have a small telescope, this is a good time to observe "Earthshine" and watch the sunrise over the rugged lunar landscape over the next few nights. At dusk on the 7th, look for the waxing crescent Moon low in the west about 3-degrees to the lower left of "Regulus", the Alpha star in Leo, the Lion. At dusk on the 8th, find the Moon 4degrees to the lower right of another great telescopic object - Jupiter. Early evening on the 11th, the first quarter Moon will be in the southwestern sky with the white light of "Spica" about 6degrees below left of the Moon. On the 14th, look for bright red Mars CROSSWORD orbit) 19. 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Set up your small telescope and give this "trio" a look-see! If you would like to learn the Constellations, the names of stars, or how to find your way around the night sky with monthly star charts or a neat "Star Wheel", check out the Sky & Telescope website at skyandtelescope.com, click on RESOURCES & EDUCATION, then click on Astronomy for Beginners. Also, Astronomy Magazine at astronomy.com, then click on OBSERVE. As always, clear skies and Keep Looking Up! Coker College dance program graduate receives national award for performance Earlier this June, recent Coker College graduates Tierra Foxworth and Tammaka Staley traveled to Washington, D.C., to perform their original work, “Curveless Smile,” at the National College Dance Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In addition, Foxworth received the Outstanding Student Performance Award. Sponsored by the ACDA and Dance Magazine, it is one of only two awards presented to participants in the festival: Outstanding Student Choreography and Outstanding Student Performance. “Curveless Smile” was choreographed by Foxworth and is performed by both Foxworth and Staley. The collaboration originally took place during their senior year at Coker. It’s a unique piece in that it is an intertwining of two artistic mediums: dance and the spoken word. Foxworth collaborated with spoken-word artist Staley by blending her original poem, “A Black Girl’s Smile,” with Foxworth’s original voiceover reflections on her mother’s life. “Curveless Smile” was one of two out of 42 choreographic works chosen at the southeast conference of the American College Dance Association, one of the regional conferences that determine the pieces chosen for the National College Dance Festival. The annual American College Dance Association’s National College Dance Festival presents three programs featuring some of the finest dance works selected from colleges and universities throughout the country. Each program showcases approximately 10 dances, with a total of 31 schools participating in the festival. “Traveling to D.C. for the first time to perform my own work was a very mind-blowing experience,” said Foxworth. “The opportunity to not only dance, but to enter a building that has hosted so many brilliantly talented artists and performances was ultimately a blessing.” The panelists for the ACDA/Dance Magazine Awards were Dana Tai Soon Burgess, a leading American choreographer; Jennifer Stahl, Editor-in-Chief for Dance Magazine; and Lisa Traiger, a prominent arts journalist. When describing why Foxworth was chosen for the Outstanding Student Performance honor, the panelists said, “The dancer from ‘Curveless Smile’ [was selected] for the fearless way she embodied a powerful personal testimony. Her delivery had a vulnerability and openness, creating a genuine theatricality." “This award is by far the highlight of my dance career,” said Foxworth. “To anyone else it may symbolize a great performance, but for me I think of it as God's way of telling me that dance is for me no matter how many pirouettes I can or can not execute. I'm extremely grateful for the nonstop encouragement from the dance faculty and students, my family and church family. Without them, the success of ‘Curveless Smile’ would not exist.” Snack Spain Spins Sponge Strain Stray Stung Stunt Synonym Title Tying Union Using Veins Visit Voted Answers on 5B ™ “Simply the Best for Less” Call Today for a FREE Estimate VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 131 Causey Street Myrtle Beach, SC www.windowworldofmyrtlebeach.com (843) 445 - 9921 445-9921 800-NEXT-WINDOW NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. WEDNESDAY JULY 6, 2016 | PAGE 3B Stretch Your Brain and Body at the Library! By Jimmie Epling Director Darlington County Library System This year’s summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!” at the Darlington County Library System encourages children, teens, and adult to stretch their brain and their body this summer. Since its kickoff on June 7th with the hilarious “The Great Race,” a live performance of the tortoise and hare tale, the programs at all four of our locations, Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar, and Society Hill, have been fun and dynamic experience for all those who have attended! There is still plenty of time to get involved! In June, we had lots of exciting, entertaining, and engaging programs. Children at Hartsville and Darlington were encouraged to become “Young Yogis” with Jamie Martel. Mike Wibe of Phil's Bicycle World in Florence taught the children the ins and outs of bicycling at Darlington. A Darlington Monday night teen program featured an "American Ninja Warrior Fandom" obstacle course. Children at our Lamar Branch showed off their best dance moves. Aspiring Ninjas in Society Hill were given a taste of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu selfdefense with Chris Brunetti. There are still lots of programs coming up in July and you can still register for the summer reading program to earn points towards special prizes! Dance Move Academy will be getting children moving at Hartsville the morning of July 20th. There will be “Furry Fitness” with miniature horses at Darlington (July 12th), Hartsville (July 13th), and Lamar (July 19th). For dates and times of all the July programs at all our location, go to our webpage at www.darling- A Darlington Monday Night Teen Program featured an "American Ninja Warrior Fandom" obstacle course. ton-lib.org to get a schedule. You can still register for the program in one of four age groups, Listeners (ages 0-4), Readers (ages 5 - 11), Teens (ages 12-19), and Adults (age 20+). When you register, you create a personal summer reading page to track your reading and participation in the program. Parents this year have the option of registering themselves and their children as a family. The Library has three recognition and prize levels for participants. You can earn points to reach each level by reading, completing a “mission” on the website, attending a program, and volunteering at the Library. Reach the first level and you will receive a certificate. At the second level, you will receive a “Summer Reading” button. Each child that reaches the third level will receive a summer reading medal to hang around his or her neck. Prizes include books, cool sports items, and coupons for free stuff. This year, for those who earn enough points, we have these special rewards: • Hartsville Splashpad tickets (while they last) • Hartsville Twin Cinema movie tickets (July 18th - Secret Life of Pets for young readers; July 25th - Star Trek Beyond for teen readers; while they last) • Field trip to the Bethlehem Therapeutic Stables (July 21st) • “Game-On” National Teen Lock-In, Darlington Branch (Friday evening, July 29th. Storytelling, a magic show, an online chat with a famous author, fun, food, games, and prizes). To succeed, children must become readers. The Library wants to foster a love of reading in children. Achieving our goal requires we create a summer reading experience to inspire children and teens to read for the pleasure of reading a good story and to discover the world around them. This year’s summer reading program at the Darlington County Library System encourages you to enjoy the pleasures of reading for fun and along the way to exercise your brain and your body. It is not too late to get started. Sign up at www.darlington-lib.org today! Children at Hartsville and Darlington were encouraged to become “Young Yogis” with Jamie Martel. Mike Wibe of Phil's Bicycle World in Florence taught the children the ins and outs of bicycling at Darlington. Coker names Baxter as head wrestling coach Aspiring Ninjas in Society Hill were given a taste of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu self-defense with Chris Brunetti. Have your business featured here for only $20 per week. Call 393-3811 For more information, visit www.newsandpress.net C o k e r College has n a m e d M i c h a e l Baxter as its h e a d wrestling coach, Dr. Lynn Griffin, vice president of athletics and athletic facilities, announced today. Baxter becomes the second coach in program history. "We are very excited to have Michael join the Coker family," said Griffin. "He brings a wealth of experience, passion and a proven record of success to Coker. We look forward to watching Michael build on the academic and athletic success that our wrestling program has earned over the last three years." Baxter comes to Coker after spending the last two seasons • Sales & Support • Custom Built & Pre-Built Computers • On Site Service 843-383-8831 423 S. 5th Street, Hartsville as an assistant coach at Mercyhurst University. During the 2016 season, Baxter helped guide the Lakers to an 11-4 record, including going 6-1 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play. Nine wrestlers earned All-American status, with 125-pound Willie Bohince finishing second at the NCAA Division II National Championship. Off the mat, Mercyhurst had nine wrestlers named National Wrestling Coaches Assocaition (NWCA) Scholar All-Americans and as a team the Lakers had the second highest grade-point average in the nation, with a 3.350 team GPA. There were also two wrestlers, Bohince and Augusta Mizia, named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District at-large team. 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Coker has done a fantastic job of building a program that is competitive athletically, as well as academically. I am confident with the group of student-athletes we have here, along with the vision of our leadership and administration, that Coker wrestling will continue to improve and compete at the highest level on and off the mat." Baxter, a native of Sandusky, Ohio, wrestled for the Lakers for two seasons before injuries derailed his athletic career. Over his two seasons, he compiled a 41-23 record, including a stellar 29-14 mark as a freshman. The 29 victories he recorded as a freshman are tied for fifth in program history by a rookie. He also led the Lakers with ten victories by fall as a freshman, which is also tied for fifth in program history in a single season. He missed qualifying for the NCAA Division II National Championship by one place after finishing fifth at the NCAA Super Region 1 Tournament. After having his wrestling career cut short due to injuries, Baxter stayed on with the program as a student assistant coach during his junior and senior seasons. Over his two seasons on the Laker bench, Mercyhurst has posted a 28-9 record in duals, including a program-best 15-3 mark in 2012-13. The Lakers also won the first-ever Division II PSAC Championship in 2013-14. Wayne Howle First Vice President - Investments 1801 West Evans St., Suite A Florence, SC 29501 Tel: 843-292-5020 • 800-929-0766 Fax: 843-667-4320 [email protected] Flowers Furniture Investment and Insurance Products: • NOT FDIC Insured • NO Bank Guarantee • MAY Lose Value Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker - dealer and a seperate non-bank affiliate or Wells Fargo & Company. ©2013 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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Of those students listed on the President’s List, 213 earned perfect 4.0 grade point averages for the semester, the highest possible ratio a student can receive. Students named to the President’s List must have earned a 3.75 or higher GPA for the semester. Full-time students named to the President’s List must have taken at least 12 semester hours and parttime students named to that list must have completed at least 12 hours at FMU, have declared a major and completed at least six hours during the semester. Dean’s List students earned a GPA for the semester between 3.25 and 3.749. Full-time students named to the Dean’s List must have taken at least 12 hours and part-time students named to that list must have completed at least 12 hours at FMU, have declared a major and completed at least six hours during the semester. Grade point averages are based on a 4.0 system. Part-time students from Darlington County on President’s List (*denotes 4.0 GPA) *Taylor B. Buck, Darlington, RN-BSN Sheena O. Durant, Hartsville, Elementary Education. Full-time students from Darlington County on President’s List (*denotes 4.0 GPA) Taylor A. Angel, Hartsville, Biology/Pre-Nursing *Hunter G. Britton, Darlington, Middle Level Education Social Studies/English *William R. Britton, Darlington, Middle Level Education Social Studies/English Baylie M. Campbell, Hartsville, Biology *Courtney B. Conyers, Lamar, Early Childhood Education Tiffany G. Coward, Darlington, Psychology *Rebecca J. Cross Darlington, Mass Communication/Public Relations; *Jackson G. Currin, Hartsville, Management Information SystemsAccepted *Danielle L. Daily, Darlington, Biology Meagan E. Davis, Darlington, Psychology *Alison K. Dixon, Hartsville, Biology/Pre-Nursing Jessica T. Eubanks, Hartsville, Psychology William C. Gainey, Hartsville, Management Information SystemsAccepted Michelle R. Gallo, Darlington, Biology *Ronda R. Gandy, Darlington, Psychology *April M. Garrity, Hartsville, Physics/Computational Physics Option *Rebecca S. Johnson, Hartsville, Early Childhood Education *James R. Kerr, Hartsville, Biology/Pre-Nursing *Felicia M. Kirkland, Lydia, Elementary Education *Johnathan S. Larymore, Hartsville, Physics/Computational Physics *Emily B. Lavender, Hartsville, Early Childhood Education Jaime N. Lester, Lamar, Biology/Pre-Nursing *Courtney L. Nuckols, Hartsville, Biology/Pre-Nursing *Denisha Pooler, Hartsville, Early Childhood Education Michael A. Robinson, Darlington, Supply Chain Management Track Tyler A. Rogers, Darlington, Political Science Taylor A. Schultz, Darlington, History Shonquenese L. Scipio, Darlington, Computer Science Courtney M. Smith, Hartsville, Visual Arts/Graphic Design Specialty Janell M. Smith, Darlington, Sociology Joshua D. Smith, Hartsville, English/Liberal Arts *Charles E. Watson, Darlington, Political Science/Criminal Justice. Part-time students from Darlington County on Dean’s List: Victoria M. Conyers, Society Hill, Healthcare Administration Amberra D. Hall, Darlington, Nursing Diamonee L. Thomas, Darlington, Psychology. Full time students from Darlington County on Dean’s List” Alexandra L. Barber, Darlington, Elementary Education Asia E. Bonaparte, Darlington, Biology/Pre-Nursing Garrett C. Brown, Hartsville, Industrial Engineering I William L. Sansbury, Hartsville, Music Industry Taylor E. Byrd, Society Hill, Chemistry/Pre-Pharmacy Elliott C. Christmas, Hartsville, Accounting Whitney N. Conyers, Lamar, Political Science Sadonia K. Grant, Society Hill, Human Resource Management Track Merritt O. Harris, Darlington, Psychology Anna M. Hart, Darlington, Biology Lewis S. Holland, Hartsville, Psychology Rachel L. Jeffords, Lamar, Chemistry/Pre-Pharmacy Mason A. Jones, Hartsville, English/Liberal Arts Taylor A. Lewis, Darlington, Sociology LaTia Q. Lighty, Darlington, Early Childhood Education Abrianna S. Miles, Darlington, Biology Jasmine S. Mingo, Darlington, General Studies/Health Studies Talon A. Moore, Darlington, Biology/Pre-Nursing Brittany A. Norton, Darlington, Early Childhood Education Kenya P. Outen, Hartsville, Nursing McKayla L. Parker, Hartsville, English-Liberal Arts John M. Perry, Hartsville, Computer Science William L. Sansbury, Hartsville, Music Industry Breanna N. Smith, Hartsville, Early Childhood Education Nicholas B. Smith, Lamar, Biology/Pre-Nursing Calvin W. Stanton Jr., Hartsville, Biology Kennedy A. Steen, Hartsville, Mass Communication/Public Relations Reid W. Stephens, Lamar, Biology/Pre-Veterinary Heather A. Stewart, Hartsville, English Kyle H. Stewart, Hartsville, Biology/Environmental Science Hayley O. Taylor, Darlington, Biology/Pre-Nursing Joshua A. Warr, Lamar, Industrial Engineering Cierra L. Weatherford, Hartsville, Early Childhood Education Michael C. Weatherford, Darlington, Political Science. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on #371ES with the Form Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC within eight(8) 29532, months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Myra Groff Dalrymple Date of Death: 5/20/2016 Case No: 2016ES1600220 Representative: Personal Phillip D. Dalrymple Address: 79 Whitetail Road, Edgefield, SC 29824 Attorney: John Jay James, II Address: PO Box 507, Darlington, SC 29540 (49c3 leave in thru 7-6-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on #371ES with the Form Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532, within eight(8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Paul Teal, Jr Date of Death: 5/2/2016 Case No: 2016ES1600253 Personal Representative: Jackie J Teal Address: 1749 Hummingbird St., Hartsville, SC 29550 (49p3 leave in thru 7-6-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532, within eight(8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: B Edward Hursey AKA Boardman Edward Hursey Date of Death: 5/18/2016 Case No: 2016ES1600251 Personal Representative: Barbara Jane Hursey Address: 228 Columbian St., Darlington, SC 29532 (49p3 leave in thru 7-6-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on #371ES with the Form Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532, within eight(8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Geneva Steadman Smith Date of Death: 7/18/2015 Case No: 2015ES1600340-2 Representative: Personal Angela Smith Gainey Address: 836 Fox Hollow Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550 Attorney: Bradley H Banyas Address: PO Box 348, Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 (49p3 leave in thru 7-6-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on #371ES with the Form Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC within eight(8) 29532, months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Wilbur Lee Morrell AKA Wilbur Lee Morrell, Sr Date of Death: 5/7/2016 Case No: 2016ES1600200-2 Personal Representative: Wilbur Lee Morrell, Jr Address: 3388 Holly Spring Rd., Amissville, VA 20106 (49p3 leave in thru 7-6-16) NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Jerline W. King intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of Beer and Wine at 116 S. Main St., Darlington, SC 29532. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than July 15, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, Attn: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, S.C. 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110. (50p3 leave in thru 7-13-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on #371ES with the Form Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532, within eight(8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Redmon J Kelly Date of Death: 5/31/2016 Case No: 2016ES1600260 Representative: Personal Michael Albert Kelley Address: 404 Gunther Drive, Darlington, SC 29532 (50p3 leave in thru 7-13-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on #371ES with the Form Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532, within eight(8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Mabel W Outlaw Bunch Date of Death: 5/21/2016 Case No: 2016ES1600257 Representative: Personal Donnie Hilbert Outlaw, Jr Address: 234 Pinewood Drive, Darlington, SC 29532 (50p3 leave in thru 7-13-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532, within eight(8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: E Nell Clark AKA Emmer Nell Clark Date of Death: 5/21/2016 Case No: 2016ES1600256 Personal Representative: Mary C Parker Address: 2025 Sports Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550 (50p3 leave in thru 7-13-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC within eight(8) 29532, months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: J Adger Howle Date of Death: 10/16/2015 Case No: 2015ES1600405 Personal Representative: Kenneth A Howle Address: 106 Woodcreek Rd, Darlington, SC 29532 Co-Personal Representative: Wayne A Howle Address: 114 Woodcreek Rd, Darlington SC 29532 (50p3 leave in thru 7-13-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on #371ES with the Form Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC within eight(8) 29532, months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: David Ray Tarlton AKA David Tarlton Date of Death: 5/26/2016 Case No: 2016ES1600254 Representative: Personal Matthew David Tarlton Address: 4130 W Pelican Lane, Florence, SC 29501 (50p3 leave in thru 7-13-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532, within eight(8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Ernest Gregg Hill Date of Death: 3/30/2015 Case No: 2016ES1600103 Personal Representative: Kasey Lynn Sims Address: 7 Sunshine Avenue, Greenville, SC 29609 Attorney: Gary I. Finklea, Esq. Finklea Law Firm Address: PO Box 1317, Florence, SC 29503 (50p3 leave in thru 7-13-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC within eight(8) 29532, months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Deena Lee Spell Date of Death: 7/16/2015 Case No: 2015ES1600440 Representative: Personal Jennifer J Smith Address: 207 South Warley Street, Darlington, SC 29532 Co-Personal Representative: Richard Allen Spell, Jr Address: 408 Mustang Road, Darlington, SC 29532 Attorney: Gary I. Finklea, Esq. Finklea Law Firm Address: PO Box 1317, Florence, SC 29503 (50p3 leave in thru 7-13-16) SPECIAL REFEREE NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-16-0813 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Ditech Financial LLC vs. Brenda Q. Munnerlyn and Marvin Munnerlyn, Jr., I, the undersigned Haigh Porter, Special Referee for Darlington County, will sell on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 12:30 PM, at the County Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC 29540, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, lying and being situate in the County of Darlington, State of South Carolina, on the Southeastern side of SC Hwy. 340Timmonsville Highway, containing two and one one-hundredths (2.01) acres of land and designated as Lot 15 on a plat of the property by David A. Nesbitt, R.L.S. dated December 28, 2004 and recorded in Plat Book 200 at Page 13, with the said plat being incorporated herein by reference and with the property being bounded generally as follows: On the Northeast by the right-of-way of SC Hwy. 340-Timmonsville Highway; on the East and Southeast by Old Muldrow`s Mill Pond; on the South by Old Muldrow`s Mill Pond and Lot 11; on the Southwest by Lot 14, as set forth on the above referenced plat; and on the Northwest by SC Hwy. 340-Timmonsville Highway. This being the same property conveyed to Marvin Munnerly, Jr. and Brenda Q. Munnerlyn, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, by deed of Bath, Inc., dated January 7, 2005 and recorded January 7, 2005 in Book 1036 at Page 8303 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Darlington County. TMS No. 151-00-03-015 Property address: 2823 Timmonsville Hwy, Darlington, SC 29532 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Special Referee, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Special Referee will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 30 days, then the Special Referee may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Special Referee's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.125% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff’s attorney or Plaintiff’s bidding agent is present at the sale and either attorney or Plaintiff’s Plaintiff’s bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff’s counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff’s Counsel or Counsel’s bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Haigh Porter Special Referee for Darlington County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff (50c3 leave in thru 7-13-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC 29532, within eight(8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Willie Thomas Lee, Sr Date of Death: 1/27/2016 Case No: 2016ES1600258 Representative: Personal Louiza Kelly Lee Address: 526 Copeland Drive, Darlington, SC 29532 (51p3 leave in thru 7-20-16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on #371ES with the Form Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is Room 208 Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, SC within eight(8) 29532, months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 623-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Iva L Brunson AKA Iva Lee Brunson Date of Death: 4/29/2016 Number: Case 2016ES1600263 Personal Representative: Rena G Washington Address: 1312 Stanley Drive, Apt 1B, Florence, SC 29501 (51p3 leave in thru 7-20-16) SUMMONS (Non-Jury) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARLINGTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C.A. Number: 2016-CP-160035 SPC Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Anthony J. Gale, a/k/a Anthony Gale, Defendant. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon A. Todd Darwin, of Holcombe Bomar, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 100 Dunbar Street, Suite 200, (29306), Post Office Drawer 1897, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304, an Answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, within thirty (30) days after service of the Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. HOLCOMBE BOMAR, P.A. By: /s/ A. Todd Darwin A. Todd Darwin (SC Bar No. 7032) Attorneys for Plaintiff Post Office Drawer 1897 Spartanburg, SC 29304 (864) 594-5300 January 15, 2016 Spartanburg, South Carolina (51c3 leave in thru 7-20-16) SUMMONS (Non-Jury) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARLINGTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C.A. Number: 2016-CP-160108 Plaintiff, vs. Demarco Lorenzo Huff, a/k/a Demarco Huff, Defendant. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon A. Todd Darwin, of Holcombe Bomar, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 100 Dunbar Street, Suite 200, (29306), Post Office Drawer 1897, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304, an Answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, within thirty (30) days after service of the Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. HOLCOMBE BOMAR, P.A. By: /s/ A, Todd Darwin A. Todd Darwin (SC Bar No. 7032) Attorneys for Plaintiff Post Office Drawer 1897 Spartanburg, SC 29304 (864) 594-5300 February 22, 2016 Spartanburg, South Carolina (51c3 leave in thru 7-20-16) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING July 18, 2016 6 P.M. COURTHOUSE ANNEX/EMS BUILDING 1625 HARRY BYRD HIGHWAY (HWY. 151) DARLINGTON, SC 29532 843-398-4100 www.darcosc.com Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing held before the Darlington County Council on the date and time above stated to receive comments regarding the County’s Assessment of Corrective Measures Report (ACM) for the Former Darlington County MSW Landfill (Permit # 1610011101). The Former Darlington County MSW Landfill is located approximately five (5) miles west of Darlington in Darlington County, South Carolina. Darlington County operated the landfill until its closure in December, 1988. The Former Darlington County MSW Landfill is an unlined landfill, and groundwater on the County owned landfill property parcel has been impacted by the landfill. An assessment of groundwater conducted in November 2015 documented that no off-site impacts have occurred. On April 19, 2016, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) requested Darlington County perform an Assessment of Corrective Measures to evaluate appropriate measures to address the groundwater impacts. SCDHEC Regulation 61-107.19 requires that the owner or operator of a landfill must discuss the results of any Assessment of Corrective Measures Report at a public meeting with interested and affected parties. The public hearing will include a summary discussion of the Assessment of Corrective Measures Report and the recommended Corrective Measure of Monitored Natural Attenuation with Maintaining the pre-1988 Contours - Cover System Improvements. Darlington County Council may accept, reject, or make amendments to the assessment based upon the comments received at the meeting. Therefore, it is important for interested persons to be present to make comments. Both oral and written comments may be given at the meeting. Please forward questions and/or requests for a copy of the ACM Report to Ms. Renee Howle, Environmental Services Director, 1 Public Square, Room 210, Darlington, SC 29532; telephone 843-398-4800; email: [email protected]. Assistance will be provided to accommodate the special needs of handicapped persons attending the meeting upon request. Special assistance requests should be made to J. JaNet Bishop, Clerk to Council, at 843-398-4100, seventy-two hours prior to the scheduled public hearing. (51c1 leave in thru 7-6-16) classifieds JULY 6, 2016 | PAGE 5B NOON FRIDAY AD DEADLINE Call 393-3811,fax 393-6811or e-mail [email protected]. THE NEWS AND PRESS, DARLINGTON, S.C. WWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY: CITY OF DARLINGTON, SC The City of Darlington South Carolina is taking applications for the position of Municipal Attorney. The successful candidate will advise Mayor, City Council and staff on issues of legal importance. Attendance at City Council meetings is required plus management of the Municipal Court docket. Applicants must be admitted to practice law and licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina. Salary is set by Mayor and City Council. If interested please send resume to Municipal Attorney Search Committee, City of Darlington, Post Office Box 57, Darlington, SC 29540. No faxes or e-mails will be accepted. Deadline for application is Monday July 18th at 5 PM. thru 47. All are double plots. $2,000 per lot. Multi-lot discount available. Call 843-269-1551. 50p6 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths, washer/dryer hook up, stove, dishwasher, lawn maintenance, water, 1604 Woods Pond Drive, Darlington, No pets, $690.00/month, $500.00/ deposit, 843-393-9853, leave message 41ctfn 204 Dutton Lane - 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath house recently renovated, washer/dryer hook up, stove & refrigerator provided, window h/c unit, fenced back yard, $450.00/deposit, $450.00/rent, references required, call 843-3938084 50ctfn 605-2 East Broad St., 2 bedroom apt., $300/month, 843-393-7545 50ctfn 129 Wire Rd., one bedroom, one bath, utilities provided, $450/month, 843-393-7545 50ctfn APARTMENTS FOR RENT 210-1 Edwards Avenue - 2 bedroom, 1 bath downstairs apartment, window h/c unit, stove & refrigerator provided, no washer/dryer hook up, $375.00/deposit, $375.00/rent, call 843-393-8084. 50ctfn 674 Stanley Circle - small camper, utilities provided, only one occupant, $400.00/month 843-3937545 50ctfn 3 bedrooms, 2 bath mobile home, 2 acres, between Darlington and Hartsville, $575.00 plus deposit, Call or text 843-230-1599 51p3 Canned food!! 50 cents per can!! $5.00 a case! 12 regular or 6 large per case! 60% discount on your food cost. Howleco Sales, 1552 South Main St., Darlington, 843968-9244. Free Gift to Every Customer! 40ctfn GROVE HILL Cemetery plots for sale. Old section E, Lots 40 Odom’s Mini Storage The Estate of Dexter J. & Doris H. Maddox Nice House Furniture³Equipment³Tools PART-TIME MAINTENANCE CARETAKER: Needed for Darlington area apartment site. Approx. 20 hours/week, daytime hours preferred. Basic knowledge of painting, plumbing and carpentry needed. Some yard work required. Must have dependable transportation and own basic hand tools. Credit and background check required. Stop by Springfield Apts. located at 100 Springfield Cir., Apt. 14-A, between the hours of 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., M-F, to fill out an application. Equal Opportunity Employer. 50c3 STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award. Call 855-664-5681 for information. No Risk. No money out-of-pocket. Struggling with DRUGS or ALCOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? 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Call 1-800-446-9734 HELP WANTED - DRIVERS EXPERIENCED OTR FLATBED DRIVERS - Earn 50 up to 55cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to qualified drivers. Good home time. Call 843-266-3731 / www.bulldoghiway.com EOE ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 101 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.1 million readers. Call Alanna Ritchie at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888727-7377. LAND FOR SALE PRISTINE LAKE FRONT LIQUIDATION! Saturday, July 30th! 3 acres and 513 ft of shoreline $29,900. Call Today for your preview showing! 1-888-2704695. Don’t Miss Out! MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE AT&T U-Verse Internet starting at $15/month or TV & Internet starting at $49/month for 12 months with 1-year agreement. Call 1-800-618-2630 to learn more. ULTIMATE BUNDLE from DIRECTV & AT&T. 2-Year Price Guarantee -Just $89.99/month (TV/fast internet/phone) 319 Laurel Lane, Florence, SC Nice Clean, Brick House w/ Fireplace, Walk-In Closets, Alarm System, 2 BR, 2 BA, 1,239 +/- Sq. Ft., Carport, Front Porch, Large Acre Lot, WellMaintained Lawn, Fenced-In Backyard, Nice Storage Bldg. Workshop/Playroom, Attached Storage Bldg., Utility Room & More! Part. List of Personal Property: 2 Bedroom Suits, Couch, Dining Tables, Entertainment Center, Glassware, Microwave, Clocks, Pictures, Tables, Lamps, Record Player, Washer & Dryer, Outside Furniture, Chairs, Gun Rack, Trailer, Blower, Drills, Saws, Levels, Fishing Rods & Reels, Old Bottles, Coin Operated Scale, Yard Tools, Hand Tools & much more! Preview: Fri. July 15 from 4³6 PM! Real Estate Terms: 20 % down the day of the auction with balance due within 30 days. Personal Prop. Terms: Complete settlement the day of the auction. $%X\HU·V3UHPLXPZLOODSSO\WRERWK Pam T. Sherrill & Co. www.pamsherrill.net 100 Exchange St., Darlington 843-393-3231 Real Estate 412 Eastburn Ct-4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 CO NT RA CT DE R baths, sq ft---$129,900 UN2,074 862 Cribb St-Florence- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,248 sq ft -$119,900 866 Cribb St-Florence-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,248 sq ft-$119,900 703 Howle Park St-1,071 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Large workshop-$94,900 828 Oleander St-3 bedrooms, 1 bath 1,066 sq ft, completely renovated. Move in condition--$86,900 1019 Lamar Hwy---1,356 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. $79,900 2214 Cashua Ferry Rd- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,109 sq ft $74,900 215 Magnolia St---3 bedrooms 1/2 CO NT RA1CT DEsqRft--$74,900 UN baths, 1,164 123 N. Charleston Rd-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,082 sq ft. Mobile home with an addition. $71,900 REDUCED 417 Eastburn Ct -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,021 sq ft -- $69,900 1420 Mechanicsville Hwy--3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 1,084 sq ft $55,000 605 Bacote St -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,151 sq ft. -- $53,000 207 Orange St- 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,669 sq ft $39,900 390 W. Broad St--4 bedrooms, 2 baths, R CO NT RA CT UNsqDE 2,126 ft – $39,900 405 Edwards Ave--2 bedroom, 1 bath, 624 sq ft $29,900 LAND AND LOTS Owner financing available on some lots Barfield Rd--44.30 acres of land with Lot H Jeffords Mill---1.29 acres cleared --pond--$120,000 $12,000 3600 Winlark Drive-2 acres -$25,000 LOT K Jeffords Mill---.69 acres cleared --- $12,000 COMMERCIAL ďƐĞŶƚĞĞŝĚĚŝŶŐŝƐǀĂŝůĂďůĞ 110 Blue Street--Commercial building with 600 sq ft and batting cage. Great opportunity to own your own business. Located directly across from the recreation ball field. Motivated seller bring all offers $25,000 FREE Whole-Home Genie HDDVR Upgrade. New Customers Only. Call Today 1-800-2916954. DISH TV 190 channels plus Highspeed Internet Only $49.94/mo! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year! Call Today 1-800-635-0278 FAST Internet! HughesNet Satellite Internet. High-Speed. Avail Anywhere. Speeds to 15 mbps. Starting at $59.99/mo. Call for Limited Time Price. 1800-280-9221 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE Mobile Homes with acreage. Ready to move in. Lots of room, 3Br 2Ba. Quick and easy owner financing (subject to credit approval). No renters. 803-454-2433 (DL35711) SCHOOLS MEDICAL BILLING & INSURANCE! Train at home to process Insurance claims, billing & more! ONLINE CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM AVAILABLE! Call for more information! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed! 1-888- By Terasa M. Lott Water Resources Agent Clemson Extension soap, gasoline, heavy metals, oil, and grease. Once this wash water enters a storm drain, it has direct access to a waterway where it can harm wildlife and water quality. As you can imagine, car wash fundraisers can be especially problematic because of their usual location in a paved parking lot and the volume of vehicles. Auctions RESIDENTIAL 1177 Wildshall Rd --- 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 4,367 sq ft - $460,000 569 Gilchrist Rd-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, homeCT office, NT RA COroom, DE Rdining UNformal 2,134 sq ft, 4 acres of land and inground pool $279,900 2119 Summerville Blvd---4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2,100 sq ft $239,900 110 Virginia Dr -- 4 bedrooms, CT NT RA 3 1/2 DEsqRft --CO UN2,765 baths, $199,900 1172 Harry Byrd Hwy-4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,738 sq ft $147,500 307 Barfield Rd---PRIVATE Large Bonus Room upstairs in this 2 bedroom and 2 bath brick home. Hardwood floors, 12 ft ceilings, plaster walls. Fenced in back yard with large inground pool, 3 huge pecan trees & grapevines. 60+ additional acres available for purchase. Must see to appreciated. $149,900 202 Woodhaven Dr- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large den, living room, home CTlaunRAbig DE R CO NToffice, UN drey room with lots of storage, renovated kitchen, 2,032 sq ft, Sun room overlooking in ground pool--$132,000 4843 W. Paces Trail-3 bedrooms, NT RA CT2 DEsqRft CO UN1,456 baths, $139,900 870 Cribb St-Florence-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,456 sq ft-$139,900 4848 Lullwater Dr--3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1.408 sq ft--$136,900 2244 Harry Byrd Hwy - Commercial bld. 11,684 sq ft metal building. Sits on 4+ acres of land. 6 ft fence around perimeter of property. Currently used as an office, warehouse, & Restaurant/lounge. Plenty of office area. 5 restrooms. 5 car detached garage at rear of property. Lots of potential uses. Conveniently located 4 miles from Darlington Raceway. Close to Hartsville and I-20. Owner will do some financing with a substantial down payment. Call today to see this property. Priced at $850,000 PAM T. SHERRILL To view these properties visit www.pamsherrill.net BIC/Owner/Auctioneer SCAL#3103 - Cell: 339-7505 CASEY RHEUARK Realtor 843-307-4035 Don’t get me wrong, I admire the spirit in which they are conducted but their potential environmental impact makes me cringe. When a vehicle is washed in a commercial car wash, the wash water is collected and routed to a wastewater treatment plant. This keeps all of those nasty contaminants out of the streams, rivers, JESSICA EVANS Realtor 843-206-4187 CHARLES WATSON Appraiser CR-2868 Cell: 245-3103 Answers from 2B 512-7118 VACATION RENTALS ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE to more than 2.1 million S.C. newspaper readers. Your Where you wash your car impacts the environment I’m one of those people that really like my vehicle to be clean which means my weekend chores often include washing my SUV. Since I’m on the shorter side, I have to drag out a step stool in order to reach the roof and my mid-section ends up wet, dirty, and soapy from stretching to clean all the way to the middle. Needless to say, I sometimes use a commercial car wash rather than my own elbow grease. There is actually more to the story of where I choose to wash my car. While using a commercial car wash does save me some elbow grease, it also protects our local waterways. How, you ask? It’s all about the water: how much is used, what’s in it, and where it goes. It may be hard to believe but car washing is actually considered to be a serious contributor to water pollution. The water that runs off a car when it is washed in a driveway, street, or parking lot can contain contaminants like Appraisals and lakes that provide wildlife habitat, opportunities for recreation, and in some cases, drinking water. Commercial car washes also use far less water per car than the average homeowner. For the DIYers out there who aren’t in to automated car washes, there are other options. You can get the same water quality benefit by using a self-service car wash. If washing your car at home is your preferred method, select a phosphate-free soap and park your car on an area that absorbs water such as a lawn. This will reduce the amount of runoff that makes its way to storm drains and filter the water as it moves through the soil. You have the power to keep our waterways clean and healthy. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer. 25-word classified ad will appear in 101 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Alanna Ritchie at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888727-7377. Free dental care for adults Aug. 26 - 27 The South Carolina Dental Association is sponsoring free dental care to area residents as part of the Dental Access Days (DAD) on Friday, August 26 & Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Florence Civic Center, located at 3300 W. Radio Drive in Florence. The event will start at 6 a.m. each day and care will be provided on a firstcome, first-served basis until all available treatment sessions have been filled. Dental care will be provided to adults only and limited to one procedure. Patients should expect long lines and wait times. Please be prepared by bringing the following items: water, snacks, and a portable chair. Patients will be evaluated by a dental professional to determine the type of care that is most needed. Services provided include X-rays, fillings, extractions, cleanings – NO dentures. For more information or to volunteer for the DAD event, please contact Scherrie Cogdill, Assoc. Director of Development - HopeHealth at 803-4738718. NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. PAGE 6B | WEDNESDAY JULY 6, 2016 First Baptist Church of Darlington celebrates God’s love at their annual Vacation Bible School this summer! PHOTO BY JANA E. PYE First Baptist Church celebrates VBS, prepares for basketball camp Popsicles, watermelon, and VBS… there is nothing that says summer more than seeing little ones enjoying their Vacation Bible School! Thank you to the First Baptist Church of Darlington for letting us capture these sweet smiling faces as they line the steps wearing the neat shirts they helped create at this year’s VBS. We shared the digital version of this photo on our website, and thought it would be fun to print it here too…because putting a newspaper clipping on your refrigerator from the News & Press is fun, too. Churches, send us your VBS photos to share! Please send to: [email protected], tag us in a Facebook post, text message to: 843-639-0363 or bring one by. Be sure to include the church name! The church will be sponsoring their annual Summer Basketball Camp in July. Summer Camp Basketball Where is this in Darlington County? The photo from last week was of one of two fetching golden lions that are located on Kelleytown Road in Hartsville. Readers that guessed correctly were: Quinetta Buterbaugh, Oliver Segars, and Bill Segars. Can you guess where this neat old building is in Darlington County? This camp is to expose campers to teamwork, conditioning exercises, shooting, offensive and defensive skills and other fundamentals. This camp also emphasizes the importance of attitude, motivation, sportsmanship, manners and responsibility in a Christian environment. Ages 7-10 Harmon Baldwin Rec Center 300 Sanders St Ages 11-14 Darlington High School Gym 525 Spring Street *enter triple doors by locker rooms Campers must be the ages listed by the start of camp. Registration forms are available at FBC Darlington, 216 S. Main St. and the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, 300 Sanders St. Space is limited and registration forms are due to FBC Darlington or the Rec Center by Thursday, July 7 to guarantee tshirt. Give us your best shot! Please send your guesses to: [email protected] or call 843-393-3811. Good luck! JULY 15 - AUGUST 15 Submit your best shots of agriculture and our rural way of life for a chance to be featured in our 2017 ArborOne Photo Calendar. Plus, an Amazon gift card will be awarded to the winning shot chosen for the calendar cover! Photos submitted must be taken within the 12-county ArborOne service territory. Files must be digital, at least 1MB in size and submitted by August 15, 2016 to [email protected] 843-662-1527 I ArborOne.com