Hartsville envisions end of Lincoln Village
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Hartsville envisions end of Lincoln Village
2A OPINION INSIDE TODAY 4A OBITUARIES 5A BOOKINGS 6A SPORTS 3B PUZZLES News&Press MARCH 18, 2015 TWO SECTIONS • 14 PAGES ESTABLISHED 1874 5B CLASSIFIEDS QUOTE ‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.’ EDMUND BURKE 50¢ Vol. 141, No. 10 Darlington, S.C. W W W. N E W S A N D P R E S S O N L I N E . C O M Hartsville envisions end of Lincoln Village By Samantha Lyles Staff Writer slyles@newsandpressonline.com National Honor Society Students pose together in the lobby of Darlington High School as they prepare for another set of fundrais- Here comes Flo! By Jana E. Pye Editor editor@newsandpressonline.com The National Honor Society students from Darlington High School have taken the traveling purple toilet named “Flo” out of her winter water closet to raise the lid on a 2nd season of fundraising for the Darlington County Relay for Life on May 1. What a fun way to help flush funds towards a cure for cancer! Austin White, senior, and President of NHS, said that he and friend Jeremy Standish made most of the last year’s deliveries. “Flo isn’t too hard to lift, but that sign is tricky to move.” said White. “Oh, that sign!” said Murphy Lee, also a senior. “We had one delivery last year that I had to use my car....we had the sign sticking out of the window and held onto Flo in the back seat.” Flo is actually naturally white, and now sporting Falcon purple with bright red lipstick by painted by Murphy Lee and Blaine Eads last year. Oliver joins Society Hill council By Jana E. Pye Editor editor@newsandpressonline.com Carolyn Oliver was officially sworn into office at the March meeting of Society Hill Town Council, replacing the seat vacated by former council member Chuck Spring. Oliver, a familiar face to the town as a volunteer for many events and activities including the Catfish Festival and recent beauty pageants, told council, “I am proud to serve.” Former councilman Spring resigned earlier this year due to work constraints. No election was held, as Oliver was the lone community member to file for office. Council members Deborah Harrell, Denise Douglas, and Michelle Steen joined Mayor Tommy Bradshaw and part time town clerk Brenda Nettles in welcoming Oliver to the council, along with many community members in attendance. Council received an update on the pending lease agreements for the rental properties, and heard Second Reading on Ordinance 2014/2015-04 to transfer elections from Society Hill to Darlington County Board of Elections and Registration, following suit with Lamar. The financial report was shared, and Mayor Bradshaw thanked the council and community for working so diligently to “dig us out of the hole.” LAMAR ON 3A ing shenanigans with the infamous purple toilet, “Flo” to raise funds for the Darlington County Relay for Life. PHOTO BY JANA E. PYE National Honor Society students begin fundraising for Darlington County Relay for Life Dot Stone, and DHS’s The original Flo, bless The Relay for Life of principal Greg Harrison her porcelain soul, hit Darlington County will had it several times. with an untimely demise be held Friday, May 1 “My daughter loved early in the fundraising it,” he said. “Of course, flurry last year. beginning at 6:00 p.m. she loves purple.” “We dropped her,” at Emmanuel Christian Harrison was able to said White. School. Visit their website pull the prank of all time “I had no idea. The at www.relayforlife.org/ when he received a text kids never told me! They darlingtonsc. message photo of the replaced her before I students placing Flo at even found out,” said DHS faculty member Martha Flowers, the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eddie advisor for NHS faculty advisor. “The Ingram’s house. “I texted it to him and he original Flo was divine intervention; I had didn’t realize it was his own house!” Most people choose to pass along the been looking for one, and pulled up in to my in law’s house, and there sat a toilet in fun to another friend’s house. Flo can be purchased for $30 to be their first yard. They were remodeling, and had just placed it outside. It was a placed on the front yard of a friend or family member; the fee includes delivery sign.” A teacher donated the replacement Flo and pick up. “Flush Insurance” may be – amazing how many donated toilets you purchased for $15 to guarantee you will can come across when you are looking for not receive a visit from Flo this year. Contact Martha Flowers at Darlington one! Flo has been in several yards around High School, 398-2836 to order. We will Darlington last year, including Jim and cover Flo’s adventures here in the paper! Long considered a blight property and a public danger, the abandoned Lincoln Village housing project could be in its last days. Hartsville City Council voted at their March 10 regular meeting to proceed with a plan to accept ownership of the property with an eye toward eventual demolition. Council voted without objection to pass first reading of Ordinance 4193, a measure that would transfer ownership of the nearly 7 acre property, located at 712 South Eighth Street, from developer JDL Castle Corp – working this project as Hartsville Flats LLC - to the City of Hartsville. manager Natalie City Zeigler explained that the developer could not secure tax credits from the South Carolina Housing Finance Agency, and the company lacked adequate capital to renovate the property without state help. A Feb. 19 letter to the city from E. Bryce Shearburn of JDL Castle Corp. stated that crucial information was withheld from his company during acquisition, namely hazardous environmental conditions (like asbestos in the walls) which would cost too much to remedy. HARTSVILLE ON 3A Hartsville Mayor Mel Pennington receives the Connected Community award from Connect SC executive director Jim Stritzinger in recognition of Hartsville’s efforts to improve and utilize online resources for city residents. PHOTO BY SAMANTHA LYLES Lamar manufacturer DFD opens new training facility plans expansion By Samantha Lyles Staff Writer slyles@newsandpressonline.com The Darlington Fire Department put the finishing touches on their new Broad Street training building last week, with firefighters working hard to get the place ready for spring exercises. The 1,800 square-foot building, formerly home to Weaver Electric, has been used for several years to store old City of Darlington equipment, but DFD Chief Pat Cavanaugh saw the potential to put the dormant structure to good use. He secured donations from several local businesses: Darlington Veneer donated plywood to frame interior rooms, H & S Floors and Furnishings donated old appliances to fill out a kitchen and laundry room, Georgia Pacific lent financial help. Also, DFD personnel went dumpster diving to find bedframes and mattresses. The end result is a mock home that will host a wide variety of first responder-specific drills. On-site exercises will include search and rescue, fire, and medical training, and Cavanaugh says the building includes several custom alterations specific to firefighter training needs. Hinged cutaways near the floor allow firefighters to hit the deck and practice rescues from confined spaces. Breakaway sheet rock panels are installed in some rooms so crews can practice breaching walls and squeezing between the 18-inch gaps between wall studs. Cavanaugh reckons that building a similar structure from scratch could have cost nearly $200,000, but with all the donations of materials and labor, the price tag was close to nil. FACILITY ON 3A By Samantha Lyles Staff Writer slyles@newsandpressonline.com The March 9 meeting of Lamar Town Council started off with some good news, as a local industry addressed council about plans to expand their production facilities. David Epps, president of Carolina Table Manufacturing Company, said he wishes to add a new metal building to his company’s footprint, a new structure that would house a 110-foot long spray finishing line. Epps said this new machine, which he has already secured from Italy, would apply a near “indestructible” finish to solid wood and veneered products. Epps said the building would be raised on land owned by Warren Jeffords, located between Carolina Table’s current 102 Main Street facility and Boykin Avenue. He and contractor Don Clark asked council to consider granting a variance from a building code requirement for a firewall at this structure, since the new building would not abut any other buildings. LAMAR ON 5A News and Press team wins 13 awards at state convention The News and Press Team won 13 awards in the South Carolina Press Association 2014 News Contest, “recognizing the best in S.C. newspaper journalism” representing winners from the state’s 110 weekly and daily newspapers at the Annual Meeting and Awards March 13-15 at The Marina Inn, Myrtle Beach. Publisher Morrey L. Thomas concluded his year as SCPA President, and passed the gavel to this year’s president. Thomas was the first publisher in the history of the News and Press to hold this office. News and Press awards: First Place Government Beat Reporting, by Samantha Lyles: Darlington County Council First Place Photo Page Design, by Duane Childers: Scare on the Square First Place Enterprise Reporting, by Jana E. Pye: Gillespie’s Peanuts: locally grown, and oh, so good! First Place Lifestyle Feature Writing, by Jana E. Pye: Memories of Jeffords’ Mill in Dovesville: corn meal, swimmin’ and fishin’ Third Place Series of Articles, by Samantha Lyles: A look back: Darlington’s Golden Age of Cinema; Darlington Brick Co.; The Darlington Guards; Lawrence Reese, Darlington’s master builder; The federal occupation at St. John’s Academy Third Place Personality Photograph or Portrait, by Samantha Lyles: Doris Gandy, Gandy retires from Historical Commission AWARDS ON 3A Samantha Lyles, Duane Childers and Jana Pye leave the competition behind. PHOTO BY MORREY L. THOMAS The Pee Dee’s Oldest Independently Owned Newspaper opinion Word of the Week panjandrum: a powerful personage or pretentious official Merriam-Webster.com MARCH 18, 2015 | PAGE 2A THe NeWS ANd pReSS, dARLINGToN, S.C. WWW.NEWSANDPRESSONLINE.COM op-ed op-ed Spring is Here Another tragic display of South Carolina’s Domestic Violence Problem Memories of March in Darlington By Bill Shepard Song of Solomon 2:11, 12 KJV “For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.” Though the bite of winter remains, proving it does not surrender without a fight. March is here and springtime is near! I have said it many times, and it merits repeating; there is no place on earth where springtime makes its entrance more beautifully than in the place of my beginnings, Darlington! You, who live there need not be told that, and if there are those who have not discovered that truth, I invite you to take a stroll through beautiful Williamson Park. It has been many years since I first discovered that truth, but the peaceful beauty of the place has followed me throughout my journey. I have vivid memories of walking along that winding road, fishing cane in hand and a can of fishing worms in the pocket of my faded overalls. I was en route to my favorite fishing hole on Swift Creek. Move over, “Barefoot Boy,” you had nothing on me! In my mind, I carry a picture of the purple and white wisteria draping from the tall cypress trees that stand majestically throughout the dense swamp. I understand that much of the wisteria has been stripped from the trees; it was so pretty! The dogwoods, when in bloom, add to the scene, making its beauty a challenge for any artist to capture. One does not have to ravel far from the beaten path to behold the beauty of the colorful azaleas that adorn the yards of the houses that stand all along the way. This park, like many others, was hewn out of a wilderness by the WPA workers, using a pick, shovel and wheelbarrow, in a time long ago. They could not have known of the lasting beauty of the place they were creating. March is here and in my part of the world it arrived as “gentle as a lamb.” According to an old saying, it should leave like a lion! I have yet to see one kite sailing in the blue yonder! In the time of my youth, the sky overhead would be filled with the flying ships of various designs, and the store windows in town would have displays promoting the sale of more. I could not count the hours I spent, lying in the tall broom sage fields with a string held tightly in my hand, while on the other end, my kit struggled to go higher and higher. There were not many store-bought kites in the sky over that part of the village where I spent my childhood years. We made our own and took great pride in so doing. Dried sticks from the pasture, paste, made by fixing a little of Mom’s flour with water, and the process began. A page from a newspaper if available, if not, a large brown paper bag could be used for the covering. Rags, torn from a discarded bed sheet, would serve perfectly for a tail for my kite. Now, to get a nickel to purchase a roll of twine from the neighborhood store, and I would be ready to join those already gathered in the sprawling cow pasture near the village. What fun, and it didn’t cost a cent. By the time March was over, the tall cypress trees inside the swamp would be the graveyard for the kites that had gone astray. There they would stay, blowing in the wind, until the rains of April and May took their toll. March winds left other memories forever etched in my mind, memories not as beautiful as those already mentioned. I have written before of the dreaded fires that seemed to happen every year during the month of March. There were no fire hydrants on my part of the village. IF a house caught fire and if the fire truck responded, the best it could do was to spray water on the surrounding houses in an effort to save them. All the houses had roofs of cypress shingles and when dry, they were tinderboxes waiting to be lit. As a small boy I recall being awakened at night and watching a neighbor’s house and all its contents go up in flames. Flames reaching to the sky, through billows of black smoke, are not a pretty sight to behold and especially for the young and frightened. It has been many years since I experienced such scenes, but the memories are as real as yesterday. A house burned left a vacant lot that remained that way; some, even to this day. Once a house was on fire, only the chimney was left standing. So March has furnished me with some of its ugly memories as well as its lovely ones. I choose to give though to the beautiful. I just saw a pretty red bird fly by my window. She will build her nest among the azaleas and raise her young. I can expect to see the wrens any day now. They come back each spring to build their nests on my back porch. There is a colony of them. So tiny! The jonquil, narcissus, red-bud, and yellow bell are awakening in my yard and the birds are singing. I have yet to hear “the voice of the turtle.” I will keep listening! Mr. Shepard is a native of Darlington, S.C., and a current resident of Piedmont, S.C. Signed copies of Mr. Shepard’s books “Mill Town Boy” and “Bruised” are available for purchase at the News and Press office. He has been sharing his tales of growing up in Darlington for decades, and we are delighted to share them each week. By Attorney General Alan Wilson On February 5, around 1:15 p.m., students at the University of South Carolina received a text message warning “SHOTS FIRED” — two words that would send chills and panic through the large campus that is home to nearly 32,000 students. For a few hours, we all believed that USC had become the latest face of campus shootings. Instead, we soon would learn, USC had become the latest site of an epidemic that usually spreads in obscurity, but is all too familiar in South Carolina: domestic violence. USC professor Raja Fayad was shot to death in his office by his ex-wife, Sunghee Kwon, before she turned the gun on herself. Just three and a half weeks prior, police had been called over a situation involving Fayad and Kwon. The couple had a clear history of violence, and Fayad had moved out of their shared home on Jan. 10. As a society, we often imagine domestic violence in a stereotypical way, where a man beats his wife and uses power and/or money to control her throughout the relationship. This tragedy serves as a very real wake-up call that domestic violence can happen anywhere. Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, regardless of gender, race or socioeconomic background. Dr. Fayad was a wellrespected professor. He was a successful cancer researcher who made significant progress in colon cancer research, and was an expert on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. His death is a tragic loss for our community. I started 2015 by addressing South Carolina’s domestic violence problem and the need for proper reform, and legislators are responding. Rep. Shannon Erickson and the members of the House domestic violence study committee have introduced H.3433. Sens. Larry Martin and Greg Hembree are spearheading S.3, which is being debated on the Senate floor. I’ve spoken endlessly on the need for tougher penalties and zero tolerance for repeat offenders. However, we must also focus on education. We need better education for our law enforcement officials who are on the front lines of this battle. They need to have the appropriate tools to work with and identify victims, and should be equipped with the necessary skills to determine whether or not someone is in a life-threatening situation. Just hours before the gun shots on February 5, I spoke to a group of faculty members on USC’s campus about the severity of domestic violence in South Carolina, and what we can do about it. My speech was a small part of the one-day regional summit hosted by USC and EverFi, a Washingtonbased education company. The purpose of the event was to encourage S.C. institutions to take a leadership role by implementing domestic-violence and sexual-assault awareness programs that can reach all incoming students at the start of each school year. It’s a chilling thought that the same day we all gathered to discuss domestic-violence prevention and education, a life was cut short due to this tragic crime just a few blocks away. This reaffirms the need for more conversations like this about domestic violence. We need to educate our children and ourselves. The conversation with our children cannot begin early enough. They need to understand that violence is never acceptable. There are appropriate ways to talk to your children, regardless of age, about what a relationship is and is not. A healthy, loving relationship never includes a partner using coercion, intimidation or physical violence to get his or her way. My heart breaks knowing that in just a few months, I will read Dr. Fayad’s name out loud during our annual Silent Witness ceremony to honor the slain victims of domestic violence. It is my hope that the tragic death of Dr. Fayad inspires us all to do our part in this fight. We must change the way we view this tragic crime, and we must accept that domestic violence is a real problem in South Carolina. We cannot sit idle any longer, and risk losing another life to this reckless crime. op-ed It’s Sunshine Week in South Carolina and the nation, March 15-21 By Bill Rogers It’s Sunshine Week in South Carolina and the nation. It is a time to recognize and encourage open government and letting the sun shine in on public documents and meetings. You may not know there are problems with transparency in government in our state, but there are, despite our Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The preface to the FOIA says it clearly: “...it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that citizens shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity...” Here are some stories during the past year where reporters used the FOIA and good reporting to bring about change in their communities and state: In Aiken, the newspaper filed FOI requests for city council emails concerning a painfully slow and mismanaged recovery effort after a massive ice storm. The newspaper held city officials accountable and it led to the firing of the city manager. In Bennettsville, open government didn’t exist at the Marlboro County School District. Information was withheld not only from the public and the media, but from actual school board members. The newspaper’s reporting and editorials were credited with making a difference in the next school board election. In Easley, a reporter began is looking at a half dozen bills that would require public bodies to have and post agendas, cut the cost and shorten the time to get copies of public records, set up an FOI review office so complaints wouldn’t have to be resolved in court, and make parts of autopsy reports open to give oversight in police shootings. Legislators don’t hear much challenging the Department of Social Services about rumored problems within the agency. He was stonewalled by DSS and the governor, but his reporting showed what a small weekly newspaper can do to inform the public about a statewide problem. In Colleton County, a weekly newspaper used the FOIA to investigate inappropriate behavior at the local school district. The paper was able to notify the school board and the sheriff’s office that teachers were having sex with students. And in a major statewide investigation, The Post and Courier in Charleston used the FOIA to investigate why the state was ranked as the deadliest in the nation for women killed by men. This massive effort resulted in their winning state and national recognition. In another statewide case, a reporter used the FOIA and aggressive reporting to keep a key hearing in the Bobby Harrell ethics case from being held in secret. Despite these successes, our state’s FOI law needs improvement. The Legislature from the public about the FOIA. So if you care about government transparency, please contact your local legislators and ask them to support FOIA reform. It will make a difference. Rogers is executive director of the S.C. Press Association, an advocate for open government in South Carolina The News & Press 117 S. Main St., Darlington, SC 29532 Phone (843) 393-3811 Fax (843) 393-6811 STAFF General Manager: Morrey Thomas mthomas@newsandpressonline.com Editor: Jana E. 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We’ve had developers come in, and it has transferred hands several times,” said Zeigler. She added that the cost-free property transfer would allow JDL Castle to write it off as a loss and let Hartsville apply for a Community Development Block Grant to demolish Lincoln Village and convert it to green space. A document provided by the Darlington County Assessor’s Office values the property at $110,000, with $15,000 in added value from improvements. That same document states that in August of 2012, Hartsville Flats LLC paid $275,000 for Lincoln Village. Also at this meeting, the City of Hartsville was formally designated a Certified Connected Community in recognition of the city’s efforts to improve and utilize online resources for residents and visitors. Jim Stritzinger, executive director of state broadband initiative grantee Connect South Carolina, said Hartsville is only the sixth community statewide to earn this distinction, and one WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015 | PAGE 3A of only 43 such communities nationwide. “It complements greatly our All American City award, and it puts us on a different platform with other cities across the nation so that people see Hartsville in a different light as one that’s prepared to meet technology challenges and recruit economic development in a connected city,” said Mayor Mel Pennington. Council voted in favor of several ordinances and resolutions: Ordinance 4190 renewed the lease of city-owned property at 147 West Carolina Ave. to FME Nuclear Solutions, LLC for use as office space. 4191 approved the continued use of Byerly Park facilities for Dixie Youth Baseball programs. 4192 approved the $11,000 purchase of a .027 acre parcel at 2602 West Bobo Newsome Hwy to facilitate the expansion of the Segars Mill Lift Station and move the station from beneath some power lines. Resolution 03-15-01 awarded the plumbing maintenance contract for City of Hartsville facilities to Anderson Plumbing of Hartsville. 03-15-02 grants exclusive pouring rights for Byerly Park concessions to Pepsi Cola Bottling Company. 03-15-03 allows the city to reimburse itself for expenses incurred prior to issuance of $5 million in bonds to improve the Public Works (water) system and equip a new utility administration building. 03-15-04 awarded the Lawton Park playground equipment contract to Creative Playscapes of Mooresville, NC, for $150,000. The company will provide a natural playscape featuring synthetic climbing boulders. $75,000 of the cost is funded by a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, with the city picking up the balance. Facility Continued from 1A The mock home even has a few tenants – a family of three rescue dummies which, in keeping with the low-cost ethos, DFD wove out of fire hoses as a kind of arts and crafts project. The zero-dollar fire hose family provides yet another savings, since a regular rescue dummy costs about a thousand bucks. “Fire Engineering put this in their magazine,” says Cavanaugh, noting that each woven dummy weighs the same as an average adult or child. “You can simulate finding a real person and dragging them out.” For use in thermal camera drills, the dummies have hot packs tucked into their pockets so rescuers can locate them through the smoke. The benefits of having this training site in Darlington go beyond the financial. Cavanaugh says it should allow all department personnel to Single auto crash claims life An automobile collision claimed the life of a Hartsville man on Saturday night. According to Darlington County Coroner, J. Todd Hardee, Jason Wayne Mills, 26, died when the vehicle he was a passenger in overturned on West Old Camden Seventh district March mobile office hours Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) announced his district staff’s mobile office schedule for the month of March. During these meetings, constituents can meet with field representatives to get help with federal issues, request updates on Social Security benefits or pending Veterans Affairs claims, and more. For directions and additional details regarding the mobile office schedule, please contact the Pee Dee District Office at (843) 679-9781 or the Grand Strand District Office at (843) 445-6459. The only mobile office Darlington County in this month will be in Society Hill. March 25th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Society Hill Library, 114 Carrigan Street, Society Hill. Awards Academy; Mission Fest: Cornerstone Baptist Church renovates Bill Cain Tennis Complex in Darlington Honorable Mention Photo Page Design by Duane Childers and Jana E. Pye: Darlington Marathon 2014: Photos on the ‘Fridge Honorable Mention General News Photo by Samantha Lyles: The 2014 graduating class of the Darlington County Prison Farm. Due to legal restrictions, their face cannot be shown for this article, but the young men proudly displayed their freshly minted educational credentials for the camera. Honorable Mention Humorous Photo by Duane Childers The St. John’s Class of 1959 – the Class Too Tough to Tame, Bette and Fred Auld singing “I Just Don’t Look Good Naked Anymore” Continued from 1A Three fire rescue dummies woven from old fire hose material live at the new DFD training facility. PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA LYLES participate in exercises at the same time, which wasn’t possible when DFD firefighters had to travel to the Darlington County Fire District training facility since a crew had to remain behind to man the station and field calls. “If we have our own training facility here in town, we can provide more up to date train- ing and they can stay in the area, so if they’re on duty they can still answer calls while they’re training,” said Cavanaugh. Chief Cavanaugh says fire training is set to begin the week of March 16 at the new site, so don’t be too alarmed if you see smoke. There’s probably a fireman, or a few dozen, nearby. Darlington Fire Department Chief Pat Cavanaugh demonstrates a low cutaway door in the new DFD training building Road just after 7:30 p.m. March 15. Mr. Mills was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Coroner and South Carolina Highway Patrol Third Place Photo Series or Photo Story by Duane Childers, Samantha Lyles and Jana E. Pye: Scenes from Bojangles Southern 500 Third Place Humorous Photo by Samantha Lyles: Take me out to the ballgame… young team member of the News and Press tee ball team Honorable Mention Page One Design Portfolio, by Duane Childers: March 12, 2014, December 25, 2014, February 12, 2014 Honorable Mention Feature Page Design Portfolio by Duane Childers: Memories of Jeffords’ Mill in Dovesville: corn meal, swimmin’ and fishin’; A look back: The federal occupation at St. John’s Lamar Continued from 1A Certified public accounting firm Burch Oxner Seale, Co. of Florence completed the town’s annual audit, for the fiscal year that runs annually from July 1 to June 30. Bradshaw said their was a significant change from the first six months under the previous town administration – July 1, 2013 to January 2014; Bradshaw had requested a mini-audit done when he took office in January of 2014, and from information gleaned from that report, was swift to make changes to the town to trim costs and work towards paying past due state assessments. “We’ve made major strides,” said Bradshaw. “We are finally living within our means as a town.” The Depot restoration project is moving along, with builder Bill Segars; Bradshaw said despite some weather delays, the project is moving along well and should be completed by September. In new business, Bradshaw discussed plans to upgrade the streetlights, and said he had Carolyn Oliver is sworn into office as the newest member of the Society Hill Town Council by local notary Carol Davis at the March Town Hall meeting on March 10, 2015. PHOTO BY JANA E. PYE received a visit from Duke Energy to look at the existing lights that include every bulb in existence, resulting in a varying degree of brightness at many areas in the town. “I like the thought of LED’s,” said Bradshaw. Council voted to entertain further exploration into future changes to the lighting in town. Council also approved a plan to restore electricity to the two RV campsites at the Boat Landing on the Great Pee Dee River, to make it more attractive for renting, and raise the fee for the campground from the existing $5 a night fee to $15 for one night, and $10 for more than one night. A padlock would be placed on the breaker box, and the power could also be used if the town wished to have a function on the popular site on the river. No dumping stations for RVs will be constructed. The next meeting will be held on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. NEW CLINIC OPENING Hypertension and Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Center A new Primary Care Clinic will open on March 23, 2015! The Clinic will focus on the prevention and treatment of High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. Services include: • Testing for circulation problems (ABIs) • Foot Care (cutting of diabetic nails) 118 N. Main St., Darlington Open Mon. - Fri.: 9-5 p.m. For appointments, please call Evelyn R. Coe, FNP/BC, DNP 843-662-3232 QUOTE A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. proverbs 17:22 obituaries FRIDAY DEADLINE FOR OBITUARIES email ads@newsandpressonline.com call (843) 393-3811 or fax (843) 393-6811. MARCH 18, 2015 | PAGE 4A the neWS anD pReSS, DaRLingtOn, S.C. WWW.NEWSANDPRESSONLINE.COM PLACE YOUR AD IN 107 S.C. NEWSPAPERS and reach more than 2.5 million readers using our small space display ad network “Serving the communities of Darlington County for three generations” • Traditional Funerals with a Personal Touch • Funeral Pre-Planning • Immediate Cremation and Cremation with Memorial Service • Aftercare Services - Social Security, Probate, V. A. Paper Work & Insurance Claims 229 W. Broad St., Darlington 217 W. Main St., Lamar 393-2824 326-5890 John Jerald (Jerry) Boseman Our loving father lost a valiant battle with acute myeloid leukemia on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born March 24, 1932 in Darlington, S.C., to William Claude and Eva Elizabeth C r o l l e y Boseman. As an only child growing up, he was very close to all his m a n y cousins. After graduation from high school in 1950, he followed some of these cousins to Salt Lake City where he met his future bride, Afton Rowine Christensen. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 29, 1951. Dad then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, which would take him and our family on worldwide adventures for the next 23 years. He retired from active duty in 1973, and went on to obtain his B.S. from Weber State College. That led to his second career as a quality control engineer at Morton Thiokol, retiring in 1996. Along the way he pursued several entrepreneurial ventures seeking to satisfy a lifelong desire to own his own business. His passion for genealogy allowed Dad and Mom to travel around Utah in their little motor home, meeting relatives and enjoying life. He passed along his “southern heritage” to his offspring, who grew up craving grits, collard greens, and banana pudding. His love of the gospel gave him many opportunities for a lifetime of church service. He leaves a legacy of faith, service, love and dedication from the example he set. Jerry is survived by his sister-in-law Gayle Stevens (Gene); children: Jerald (Sherrie), Jody (Kathryn), Rodger (Elizabeth), Blaine (Martha), Lindy Reid (Joel), Leila Caldwell (Robert), Gregg (Shannon), Charles Brown (Colleen), and Kipp (Kristal); 36 grandchildren, 38 greatgrandchildren and 1 greatgreat-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd. where friends visited with the family on Monday, March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. before the service. Interment, Larkin’s Sunset Memorial Gardens, Salt Lake City, UT. Condolences may be sent to ChuRCh neWS Please send your church news to: editor@newsandpressonline.com Initial Sermon Deacon Dorothel Muldrow will deliver her initial sermon on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church on 552 E. Billy Farrow Highway in Darlington. She is the wife of Rev. Reuben D. Muldrow. Spiritual Recital The Woman's Pee Dee District Department of the Pee Dee Baptist Association will have their 13th Annual Spiritual Recital on Saturday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. The recital is being held at Manning Baptist Church, 308 E. Calhoun Street, Dillon. Reverend Rodney McCorkle is the pastor. The attire is dressy/semi-formal and donation is $10.00. Youth Day Services Westside Temple Holiness the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com. Clara Andrews Clara Huffman Andrews, age 83, died Monday, March 9, 2015 at the McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. Andrews was born May 27, 1931 in Darlington, daughter of the late Clay and Esther Sheffield Huffman. She was the owner and operator of Andrews and Braynt Accounting in Darlington for many years. Clara stayed active in the business until her recent illness and enjoyed reading when she could find the time. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Darlington. Surviving are her two daughters; Kay (Larry) Odom of D a rl i n g to n , P o l l y Hubbard of D a rl i n g to n , three grandchildren: Kevin Odom, Tamara Odom both of Darlington and Ron Hubbard of Columbia, great grandchildren: Tyler Simpson, Hunter Odom, Travis Odom and Alyssa Odom. Also surviving is Mrs. Andrews’ canine child, Ms. Ellie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob E. “J.E.” Andrews, a sister, Beulah Jordan and a brother, Clay “Buck” Huffman, Jr. The family will receive friends at the home of Polly Hubbard, 108 Georgia Dr., Darlington. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 on Thursday at Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Darlington Humane Society, 1701 Animal Control Blvd, Darlington, SC 29532. A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com. Donna Gates Chapman Donna Gates Chapman entered the gates of Heaven dancing and rejoicing with her Savior and Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2015 after a brief illness. A celebration of her life was held at Lakeview Baptist Church, 202 Lakeview Boulevard, Hartsville, S.C. at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 directed by Kistler Hardee Funeral Home of Darlington. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times in the home located at Church celebrates Youth Day Services on March 29 at 11:30 a.m.. Guest Speaker will be Minister Preston Zimmerman of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, and the evening service at 6:00 p.m. will feature guest speaker Pastor William Robinson, Jr., of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Florence. Fifth Sunday Freewill Singing Convention The Fifth Sunday Freewill Singing Convention will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church, Sunday March 29, with Sunday School Statewide or regional buys available Donna Yount 888.727.7377 scnewspapernetwork.com South Carolina Newspaper Network 1636 Antioch Road, Hartsville, S.C. Donna was the daughter of the late Dr. Herbert Selwyn and Pearl Wiltshire Gates of Washington, D. C. She was born in Washington D. C., where she graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. She moved to South Carolina in 1962, attended Coker College where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She also attended Francis Marion University and the University of South Carolina where she earned dual Master's Degrees in Elementary Education and Library Science. Donna is survived by the love of her life of 49 years, Curtis Chapman; twin sons, Todd Curtis Chapman and wife, Rose, of Monks Corner, S.C.; Wayne Gates Chapman and wife, Nikki, of Darlington, S.C.; and daughter, Ashli Watts and husband. Marty, of Rock Hill, S.C. Donna loved teaching and was passionate about helping children reach their potential. She held various roles throughout the Darlington and Chesterfield County School Districts with a career spanning 40 plus years. More than teaching, however, she deeply loved her grandchildren: Michael and Megan Chapman; Connor and Caitlin Watts; and Hannah and Gates Chapman. Nana enjoyed spending time with them, and making certain each one felt they were the most important person in the world to her. Donna is survived by her brothers: Wayne Gates (Carole) of Gloucester, Virginia and Dr. Herbert Selwyn Gates, Jr. (Diane) of Naples, Florida; several nieces and nephews; and her lifelong childhood friend, Leslie DeVeau of Washington D.C. Her brother Paul Gates preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Keeping it Real Sunday School Class' local mission fund for disadvantaged children c/o Lakeview Baptist Church, 202 Lakeview Boulevard, Hartsville, S.C. 29550. Friends are encouraged to sign the online register book at www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com. Marshall Warr Robert Marshall Warr, age 61, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. Marshall was born in Darlington County on October 27, 1951, son of Betty Jones Warr and the late Robert Lee starting at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Anniversary at Macedonia Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 400 S. Main St, celebrates the 6th Anniversary of Rev. Cecil L. Bromell. Easter Celebration Westside Temple Holiness Church presents The Easter Celebration April 5 at 5:30 p.m. BBQ at First Church of God First Church of God is having a BBQ catered by Shuler’s BBQ of Latta on Thursday, In Memory of Creola Brown Bacote March 19, 1917 - October 9, 2010 You are always in my heart Mama I really miss you so much I only wish you can just come to me Just to give me a touch Gone but never forgotten Love your Daughter, Carolyn “Hat T” Warr. He worked as a carpenter in the construction business for most of his life and enjoyed fishing every chance he could. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his children: Sheila Nicole Warr (Tabitha), Wendy Danielle Tomlinson (John), and Robert Neal Warr (Dawn); a brother, Danny Warr (Judy); sisters, Betty Waddell (Randy) and Terri Ornstein (Steve); and Marshall’s faithful canine companion, Patsy. Also surviving is his wife, Tonya. He was preceded in death by his father, and a son, Marshall Adam Warr. The family held a memorial service in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Betty T. White Betty Terrell White, age 87, passed away March 11, 2015 in the McLeod Hospice House. A graveside service was held 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 13th in Philadelphia Southern United Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born September 1, 1927 in Darlington County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest C. Terrell and Edna Martin Terrell Kirven. She was a devoted housewife and mother, and worked hard as a farmer’s wife. Betty enjoyed reading, watching college football on Saturdays, and working in her yards. She was a member of Philadelphia Southern United Methodist Church. Surviving is her son, Ronnie M. White, of Darlington; a daughter, Jennifer (Reggie) Sparks, of Lamar; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one brother, Jerry Terrell of California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh D. White; a son, Hugh D. White, Jr.; a granddaughter, Mary Sparks Haddon; and a brother, Bill Terrell. The family received friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12th at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Darlington County Library 204 North Main St., Darlington, SC 29532; Darlington County Humane Society PO Box 1655 Hartsville, SC 29551; or Philadelphia Southern United Methodist Church 1655 Philadelphia St. Darlington, SC 29532. A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com. April 9th lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., and dinner: 4:30 – 7 p.m. for $8 donation per plate, First Church of God , 620 N. Main St., Darlington. Eat In * Carry Out * Delivery 10+ Plates include: Pork & Rice, Pork BBQ, Pole Beans, Slaw & Bread. Homemade baked goods available. For information or to place orders: 843393-7942. Keeping the Faith He Who Has Ears One autumn afternoon my twin sister and I were ripping up the soil in my grandmother’s fallow garden. We were only five-years-old, and my sister, in her clod-crushing zeal, miscalculated the distance at which I was standing from her. I was summarily whacked on top of the head with a garden hoe. Two distinct memories fill my mind about that moment: First, the warm, oozing of blood running into my left ear; and second, the sight of my Medicare-receiving, apron-wearing grandmother running, yes, running, from the house to scoop me into her arms. There were no ambulances in my hometown. There was no real emergency room. There was no 911 service. Even if these things had been readily available, it wouldn’t have mattered. My grandmother didn’t own a phone or drive a car. My aunt, who lived next door, called my parents at work. They arrived in record time and whisked me away to the office of Dr. Jerry Barron, one of only three doctors in town. Dr. Barron, sadly, was a community acknowledged quack, but on this afternoon he was the only option. See, Dr. Thompson did not work on Wednesdays, and nobody really visited Doc Hill anymore, not unless it was a matter of life and death. Young mothers had lost all confidence in Doc Hill after he allegedly reported to his clinic early one morning to deliver a new born baby boy, drunk as the proverbial skunk. The delivery was without complication, but the subsequent circumcision was a disaster. So it was with great trepidation that I was passed with a gushing head wound into the hands of Dr. Barron, the silver-haired idiot. I was dragged to an examination room where Dr. Barron separated me from my parents, asking them to remain in his clinic lobby. He, his two nurses, and an office receptionist held me down to place a dozen stitches in my scalp. I twisted and turned, convulsed and screamed, begging someone - anyone - to explain what was happening. They continued their work, never saying a word to me. Finally, I screamed at the top of my lungs, “Will someone please talk to me!” Apparently that was the magic phrase. Dr. Barron and his team of tormentors actually stopped what they were doing. He looked me in the eyes, finally explained what they were trying to do, how long it would take, and how much it would or would not hurt. I then lay perfectly still, the doctor only moving my head occasionally, until the procedure was complete. I only needed someone to listen to me. Listening is largely a lost art. Medical professionals run us through their offices like cattle through a chute. Politicians stubbornly ignore our voices. Our children discount our counsel. Our spouses cannot recall the conversation we had just this morning. Trusted friends won’t lift a gaze from their glowing capacitive screens to look us in the eyes. As I get older I understand more and more why Jesus often said, “He who has ears let him hear,” before uttering some mind-blowing instruction. Because for the most part, we do not use those two fleshy instruments attached to the sides of our heads. At no time in human history has there been more opportunity or more tools to communicate; we’ve come a long way from beating drums and smoke signals. Still, most of our advances have been on the speaking side, rather than the listening side. I wonder what would happen in our homes, office cubicles, classrooms, doctor’s offices, church sanctuaries, and houses of legislation if we who have ears took the time to actually use them. We just might begin to appreciate, rather than vilify, those on the other side of the aisle. We just might find that the world would grow a little quieter, a bit more peaceful. We just might find that those we have long ignored actually have something worth saying. We just might discover the greatest advancement in the history of human communication the ability to not say a single word. Ronnie McBrayer is a syndicated columnist, blogger, pastor, and author of multiple books. Visit his website at www.ronniemcbrayer.net and listen to his talks by clicking on his YouTube channel. Anointed Outreach Ministries 1032 N. Governor Williams Hwy., Darlington Pastors Richard & Shirley Henry 843-469-6990 Wed. - 7 p.m. Sun. - 10 a.m. Happy In Heaven Alpha: 8-25-1925 - Omega: 3-19-2014 Ray Johnson You are now home with Jesus and words can’t describe how much I miss you. Our 14 years of marriage were the best years of my life. You were an amazing husband, lover and friend. I can never repay you, but I can say “thank you” and will always love you. Your family and friends will never forget you! Drink Heavenly manna, not Old Milwaukee! (Smile) Loving you always until we meet again, Your wife, Pam NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015 | PAGE 5A Unsafe sleeping arrangement causes death of baby A baby is most safe sleeping in a crib is the general consensus of the sad story of the death of a baby in Hartsville in early March. The Darlington County Coroner ruled March 10 in the death of 7-month-old Jaylen McFarland, infant from Hartsville who died Monday, March 2. According to reports, the cause of death was determined as Positional Asphyxia; the child fell between the mattress he was sleeping on and the wall of the bedroom at Swift Creek Apartments. Hardee also verified the arrest of three people who were charge in connection with this death; Tyquira Graham, 18, Jabrey McFarland, 20, and Jalisa Cranford, 22, were arrested each was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. Cranford and McFarland are the child's parents; and Graham was reportedly babysitting, but that is yet unconfirmed. EMS was called and took the child to Carolina Pines Hospital where the baby died. A judge set bond at $25,000 each for McFarland and Cranford. Graham's bond was $10,000. The tragedy of the death left many wondering, what is Positional Asphyxiation, and how could this child’s life been saved by prevention tips on safe sleeping? Positional asphyxia happens when a person can't get enough air to breathe due to the positioning of his/her body. This happens most often in infants, when an infant dies and is found in a position where his/her mouth and nose is blocked, or w h e r e his/her chest may be unable to fully expand. It is felt that the positioning of the Tyquira Graham infant led to a lack of oxygen and a death by asphyxia (suffocat i o n . ) Examples include an infant found Jabrey w e d g e d McFarland between a mattress and the wall, an infant sleeping on a couch with an adult who is found with his face p u s h e d against the Jalisa Cranford cushions of the couch. Positional asphyxia varies from a death from SIDS in a few important ways. A child is said to die of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) if he/she: • is less than 1 year of age, • died while sleeping and that death remains unexplained after a thorough investigation, including a complete autopsy and review of the circumstances of death and clinical history. An infant who dies while sleeping in an otherwise safe sleeping environment may Lamar Annual American Clean-up, scheduled for the last week in March. Howell said the cleanup is crucial to get Lamar spiffed up in advance of the Egg Scramble Jamboree, set for April 2 through 4. Howell said that inmates from Darlington County will be helping with the cleanup, but many volunteers are needed, and all town residents are encouraged to mow their lawns, clear away junk, and put on their best face for the annual influx of visitors. Council member Mike Lloyd said the contract for a pump replacement water project went to North American Construction of Quinby, which turned in a low bid of $69,000. However, the town only received $50,000 in grant money from the state to pay for this project, meaning Lamar will need to come up with the balance. The pump replacement is Continued from 1A Clark noted that building and codes inspector Henry Chapman had given conditional approval pending an okay from the county fire marshal. Council voted to grant the variance, contingent on fire marshal approval. Mayor Randy Reynolds then thanked Epps for growing his business and employing even more Lamar residents – a practice Epps said he plans to continue. “I’ve made a commitment that my future hiring is going to be within this town. If I can at all avoid it, I’m not going outside this town for employment. I haven’t done it for a year and a half, and I don’t plan to do it in the future,” said Epps. Citizen Fran Knotts asked Epps what the metal building façade would look like. He said that initially, the building will be unadorned and set back from the road, but with future expansion, a brick façade will be added to its Main Street entrance. Carolina Table produces industrial and custom-built tables - of all sizes and purposes - for businesses across the nation. In other matters, Janie Howell of the Downtown Pride Committee announced the 4th Children’s Trust of South Carolina shared their new safe sleep card based on recommedations from American Academy of Pediatrics. still be called a SIDS death even if he/she is found with his mouth/nose in the mattress as long as no other reason for the death can be found. SC Children’s Trust and SafeKids shared the following information about safe sleep practices for children for parents and caregivers: • The leading cause of death for 1 month to 1 year old children is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). • There are measures that can be taken to decrease the likelihood of this occurring. necessary due to notable levels of radium detected from the town’s No. 1 well. DHEC mandated that the pump be replaced and Lamar install a skater system allowing the town to acquire water from Darlington County Water and Sewer Authority if demand should exceed supply. Lloyd explained again that the best-case scenario would be that the No. 1 well pump is simply defective and requires replacement. In that case, the project would be covered by that $69,000 bid. If the pump is not defective, then the problem lies deeper and would require an extensive cleaning effort costing an additional $25,000. Work on the pump is scheduled to begin the week of March 23. 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PAGE 6A | WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015 DARLINGTON COUNTY DETENTION CENTER MARCH 9 THROUGH MARCH 16, 2015 INMATE NAME/AGE/BOOKING OFFENSE Editor’s note: The booking report represents a list of persons arrested given to the media from the Darlington County Detention Center under the S.C. Freedom of Information Act. All people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Please be advised there are many people with similar names. If listed here erroneously, please contact the detention center, which will send us any corrections. If a person is found not guilty in a court of law, that person may have that printed here as well by providing court documents to us to that effect. l Joseph Antonio Benjamin, 27, of 713 Ceder Ridge Rd, Darlington, Driving Under Suspension l Kiera Rakel Brown, 23, of 208 Charlotte Ave, Lamar, Assualt/Battery By Mob (Bodily Inj) 3rd Degree l Cedric Randall Burton, 41, 533 E Lydia Hwy, Hartsville, Fail to Appear After Release for a Misdemeanor l Arthur Lee Coe, 63, of 915 Hampton Street, Hartsville, Public Disorderly Conduct l Jalisa Nykez Cranford, 22, of 405 Swift Creek Rd #C-1, Hartsville, Unlawful Neglect of a Child/Helpless Person; Unlawful Neglect of a Child/Helpless Person l Amy Virginia Davis, 38, of 517 James Paul Drive, Darlington, Criminal Domestic Violence High & Aggravated l James Lee Durant, 51, of 1223 Fig Tree Lane, Lamar, DUI/Driving Under the Influence .08 1st l Tyquira Lauquasia Graham, 18, of 2425 Explorer Drive, Hartsville, Unlawful Neglect of Child/Helpless Person l Jacob Hart Jr., 36, of 4929 Elliot Hwy, Lynchburg, Poss 28G or Less Marij/10G or Less Hash 1st; Driving Under Suspension; Open Container or Beer/Wine l Dennis Darelle Hughes, 22, of 105 Brasington St, Cheraw, Unlawful Carrying of Weapon; Drugs/Possession of Cocaine 1st l Zakariya NMN Hughes, 21, of 102 Harris Rd, Cheraw, Carry Concealed Weapon; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle - 1st Off; Poss 28G or Less Marij/10G or Less Hash 1st; Traffic/Improper Lighting Color; Drugs/Possession of Cocaine 1st; Operating Motor Vehicle w/o License l Tiquisha Shanice Johnson, 25, of 117 McClain St, Lamar, Assault/Battery by Mob (Bodily Inj) 3rd Degree l LaCrystal Talissa McCoy, 26, of 5724 Liberty Chapel Rd, Florence, Speeding >15 but <25 MPH Over the Speed Limit; CHARGES ABHAN: Assault and battery, high and aggravated nature DUAC: Driving under unlawful alcohol concentration DUI: Driving under the influence DUS: Driving under suspension CDV: Criminal domestic violence CDVHAN: Criminal domestic violence, high and aggravated nature PDC: Public disorderly conduct PWID: Possession with intent to distribute SPOM: Simple possession of marijuana Driving Under Suspension l Jabrey DeShawn McFarland, 21, of 405 Swift Creek Rd #C-1, Hartsville, Unlawful Neglect of a Child/Helpless Person; Unlawful Neglect of a Child/Helpless Person; Bench Warrant (Entering Premises After Warning); Bench Warrant (Public Disorderly Conduct) l Elizabeth Nicole Polston, 22, of 4414 Redwood St, Darlington, Poss Controlled Sub in Sch I to V 2nd or More; Transp Alcohol in Motor Vehicle w/Seal Broken l Clayvone Delores Smith, 64, of 924 Mondora St, Hartsville, Public Drunk l Dennis Mark Ward, 53, 404 Semenole Dr, Hartsville, Criminal Domestic Violence 1st Offense l McKenzie Albert Atkinson, 36, of 2123 New Market Rd, Hartsville, Fail to Appear After Release for a Misdemeanor l Mondre Deshawn Edwards, 38, of 1504 Highmark Dr, Hartsville, Shoplifting <$2000; Shoplifting <$2000; Sentenced By Court l Dawneisha Dorothy Johnson, 22, of 1101 E Home Ave Apt 7B, Hartsville, Public Disorderly Conduct; Assault and Battery 3rd Degree; Drugs/Attempted Possession Controlled Subs; Assault Police Officer While Resisting Arrest l Sharonda Alphinay Tyesha Johnson, 21, of 1134 Valley Creek Dr, Darlington, Failure to Appear After Release for Felony; Bench Warrant (Unlawful Neglect) l William Russell June, 61, of 700 Log Cabin Rd, Darlington, DUI/Driving Under the Influence .08 1st l Malcolm Jamal Lisbon, 25, of 2024 Hugh Ln, Hartsville, Poss 28G or Less Marij/10G or Less Hash 1st l Alvin Lamont Moore, 42, of 1424 Chandler Cir, Florence, Poss 28G or Less Marij/10G or Less Hash 1st l Raymond Vincent Newsome, 31, of 123 Golf Course Rd, Hartsville, DUS (License Not Susp DUI) 2nd; Uninsured Motor Vehicle Fee Violation; No Vehicle License l Felicia Lloyd Odom, 40, of 1505 Bunny Dr, Darlington, Safekeeping l Susan Warner Roberts, 21, of 89 Clancurry Place, Pawleys Island, Driving Under Suspension; Violation of City Ordinance l Kevin Odell Scott, 30, of 317 Woodstream Drive, Darlington, Fail to Appear After Release for a Misdemeanor l Theron Thomas, 58, of 2617 S Borough Rd, Darlington, DUI/Driving Under the Influence .08 1st l Demarkus Danez Ward, 20, of 1521 Elmwood Dr Apt B1, Hartsville, Speeding; DUS (License Not Susp DUI) 2nd; Poss 28G or Less Marij/10G or Less Hash 1st; Littering; Poss <1Gram of Meth or Cocaine Base 1st; Fail to Stop For Blue Light l Christy Darlene Weatherford, 41, of 1427 Sidney Lane, Hartsville, Shoplifting <$2000; Shoplifting <$2000 l Bernard Williams, 59, of 1508 Highland Dr, Darlington, Use of 911 Number Unlawfully l James Zimmerman, 56, of 1122 Mt Caramel Rd, Timmonsville, Violation of Restraining Order l Lee Ernest Boyce, 31, of 1645 Indian Branch Road, Darlington, Unlawful Carrying of Weapon l William Chad Brown, 38, of 1420 West Carolina, Hartsville, Poss 28G or Less Marij/10G or Less Hash 1st; Poss Other Controlled Sub In Sched I to V 1st l Arthur Junior Carroway, 42, of 815 E St, Hartsville, DUS (License Not Susp DUI) 3rd or More; Habitual Traffic Offender; Burglary Second Degree l Edwin Eugene Easterling, 39, of 115 Home Park Ln, Darlington, Criminal Domestic Violence 1st Offense; Bench Warrant (Failure to Pay) l Keah Jane Ellison, 25, of 909 Hartland Dr, Hartsville, Breach of Trust <$2000 l Lisa Marie Galloway, 35, of 1549 E McIver Rd, Darlington, Breach of Peace l Donna Galloway Gibbons, 54, of 1549 E McIver Rd, Florence, Breach of Peace l Matthew Guest Jr, 25, of 48 Popular Road, Charleston, Commitment Papers (DUS) l Christopher Ham, 32, of 1406 Sherrills Mill Rd, Society, Driving Under Suspension, Disregard Stop Sign l Christine Isgett, 24, of 3108 Sally Circle, Florence, Criminal Domestic Violence 1st Offense l Miranda Jean McClain, 33, of 3048 Cherokee Lady St, Hartsville, Poss <1Gram of Meth or Cocaine Base 1st; Drugs/Man Dist Etc of Methamphetamine 1st l Dwayne Montrell McKnight Sr., 28, of 708 W James St, Timmonsville, Driving Under Suspension; Seatbelt Violation l Rodell Lanie McLean, 28, of 909 Hartland Dr, Hartsville, Breach of Trust <$2000 l Fredrico Najee Page, 21, of 4357 Hoffmeyer Rd, Darlington, Criminal Domestic Violence 1st Offense l Trent Leo Tedder, 53, of 3048 Cherokee Lady St, Hartsville, Drugs/Man Dist Etc of Methamphetamine 1st; Poss <1 Gram of Meth or Cocaine Base 1st l George Denard Addison, 44, of 3125 Marcus Drive, Hartsville, Use License Plates Other Than Vehicle Issued; Drive Com Vehicle w/o Valid License 1st Off; Poss/Sell/Disp Stolen Vehicle >$2000 <$10,000 l Tony Levern Mason, 44, of 112 Robinhood Rd, Hartsville, Public Disorderly Conduct l Victoria Cherelle Morris, 19, of 112 Robinhood Rd, Hartsville, Public Disorderly Conduct l Joshua Laquan Sims, 20, of 3453 Charles Drive, Darlington, Receiving Stolen Goods <$2000 l Jonathen Deleon Springs, 23, of 1545 E McIver Rd, Darlington, Breach of Peace l Ricky Wayne Turner, 50, 107 Wallace Park Ln, Darlington, Criminal Domestic Violence 1st Offense l Chancey Jamairo Williams, 17, of 221 Ash Street, Darlington, Bench Warrant (Failure to Appear) l Marelle Tyrese Windham, 24, of 621 Southside Drive, Hartsville, DUI/Driving Under the Influence .08 1st; 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WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015 | PAGE 7A Falcons run rule Knights in five and improve to 3-0 on the year By Drake Horton Contributing Writer For the second time in one week the Darlington Falcons baseball team ended a game in the fifth inning, this time beating the Crestwood Knights 10-0 this past Friday at home. Using a combination of stout pitching, timely hitting and the ability to capitalize on Crestwood’s numerous mistakes the Falcons cruised to an easy victory, improving not only to 3-0 on the young season, but more importantly to 10 in the region. Darlington’s starting pitcher Brycen Brown pitched a marvelous four innings, not giving up any runs, allowing only two hits and facing only one hitter over the minimum for the four innings he pitched. “Brycen threw 35 pitches in four innings and I bet I can count on one hand how many balls he had,” Darlington baseball head coach Billy Sylvester said on Brown’s performance. “He pounded the strike zone, kept our defense on its toes.” The Falcons Austin White came in and closed the game out in the fifth for Darlington. White got off to rough start in the inning throwing his first seven pitches for a ball. After that, however, it was like a light switch came on as White struck out two of the next three Crestwood hitters while nine of his next 12 pitches were for strikes. “So far when our guys have been in the bullpen and coming into the game and even in their warmups, when they have thrown really well they don’t do as well when they come into the game,” Sylvester said on why White struggled early. “I think they get a mentality and we’ve talked about it, a mentality where we can just throw it up there and everything is going to be perfect, and then when we throw bad in the pen and bad in the warmup then we know we got to focus and we make better pitches and we pitch well when we get out there.” Darlington jumped on Crestwood early in the first inning, scoring three runs while the Knights committed five errors. The Falcons added four runs in the second inning, this by a more conventional way as Darlington recorded four hits in the inning, including Garrett Revell’s two-RBI triple. The other two runs came off a Crestwood wild pitch and Jaret Boswell’s fielder’s choice in which everybody ended up being safe. By the third inning, with the Falcons up 7-0, Sylvester began to unload his bench letting some of the other players get valuable playing time. While those players may not be starters they were not going to let this moment pass them by. “We got to give them a chance to play and tonight was a good night and they didn’t disappoint us,” Sylvester said on how his reserves played against Crestwood. “They played like they were supposed to play and like we expect them because that is why we kept them. I hope we get a lot more games where we can get them in and let them play as much as everybody else.” Needing to score three more runs in the bottom of the fourth to set up the potential for an early ending game in the fifth, Falcons earn a third win, beating Crestwood Knights with a score of 10-0 at home Friday, March 13. PHOTO BY DRAKE HORTON players Jeremy Standish, the backup third baseman and Dustin Knotts, a relief pitcher and backup shortstop, both came up with a RBI each while Knotts scored that needed third Falcons comeback twice and win a close one against Lamar By Drake Horton Contributing Writer The season might be early, but that does not mean something cannot be learned. Down twice in the game, the Darlington Falcons baseball team learned a valuable lesson in what it means to show grit and heart, coming back and beating its cross-county rival, the Lamar Silver Foxes by a score of 5-4 this past Wednesday, March 11 at home. “I’m telling you Lamar is a good team,” Darlington baseball head coach Billy Sylvester said after the game. “They (Lamar) they can swing it. Their top seven guys are swinging the bat pretty good. We got behind early and had to give in and they didn’t miss it. “They hit the ball good, played decent defense and for us to get a win, we are pleased with it.” Lamar, one of the better teams in 1A over the last five years, went toe to toe with Darlington, no slouch of its own at the 3A over the last five years. “I thought we played well, I wasn’t disappointed in our effort,” Lamar baseball head coach Adam Windham said. “We had been a little flat the last two games coming out so tonight we just wanted to come out with energy and we did that.” Darlington was able to make plays when it counted and capitalized on what few mistakes Lamar did make to complete the comeback. “We made one or two, too many mistakes to win the ball game, struck out a couple times looking with runners in scoring position; you can’t do that and win,” Windham said. Up 2-1 after four innings, Darlington starting pitcher Eric Dubose looked to be in control, striking out the first two Silver Fox batters in the top of the fifth, but unfortunately for Dubose and the Falcons, Lamar was able ball, hit the ball.” After a scoreless sixth inning Lamar made one more attempt at a comeback as the Silver Foxes were able to get a runner on third base with two outs. Darlington’s Dustin Knotts, who had come on in the sixth, was able to strike Galloway out to end the game and give the Falcons the victory. “I just came in and shut them down, I couldn’t think of nothing else,” Knotts said on his pitching performance. Lamar jumped to an early 10 lead in the first inning, but Darlington answered in the second, tying the game up in the bottom half of the inning White jumped on Lamar’s Luke Amerson’s first pitch for an RBI double to right center field. Eric Dubose on the mound for the Darlington Falcons against Lamar. PHOTO BY DRAKE HORTON to find some of the so called “two-out magic”. Following the quick two outs, Dubose gave up a single and followed that with a walk prompting Sylvester to change pitchers, sending Brycen Brown to the mound for the Falcons. The change did not faze Lamar, as Daniel Galloway blasted a two-out double into the left center field, scoring two for the Silver Foxes and giving Lamar a 3-2 lead. The bleeding did not stop there, however, for Darlington. After Galloway’s at bat, Lamar’s Cole Bennett, who already had a RBI in the first inning, singled to left field and an error by the Falcons Austin White allowed Galloway to score, giving the Silver Foxes a 4-2 lead. Darlington responded with a three-run inning in the bottom half of the fifth. The Falcons did and saw a little bit of everything that inning. After loading the bases following back to back walks and a hit batsman, Darlington’s Luke Bonnoitt’s ground ball went through the legs of Lamar’s Parker Vause, allowing two runs to score and tying the game back up a four. “We didn’t lie down,” Sylvester said. “We were able to come back and work the count and get a couple of walks and hit batsman and then to get a hit and Chop (Justin Mack) got a big sac fly to get the go ahead run in.” Mack, Darlington’s first baseman, hit what ended up being the game-winning RBI sacrifice fly right after all the walks and the Lamar error, giving the Falcons a 5-4 lead. “I had a lot of pressure on me, but my team relied on me and I knew I was going to come through like I did last year against Strom Thurmond,” Mack said on the at bat. “So I just kept my head on straight; see the run of the inning off of two more Crestwood errors. Those big plays in the bottom of the fourth allowed White and the Falcons defense, as it had done all night long, to shut down the Crestwood offense and end the game in just five innings. Stout pitching and timely hitting was not the only thing Darlington showcased against the Knights. Throughout the game the Falcons showed of their ability to manufacture offense with timely, well executed bunts. “We had a game plan to put the ball on the ground and bunt balls and use our speed because we worked on that thing for two hours yesterday, getting bunts down and getting out of the box,” Sylvester said on Darlington’s exceptional bunting against the Knights. “It just happened that he (Crestwood’s pitcher) was throwing strikes in there and we were able to get some down and use our speed.” The Falcons had three bunt singles and two successful sacrifice bunts. With the victory Darlington improved to 3-0, outscoring its opponents 27-4 in the three games it played this week, including two shutouts in which both ended in the fifth inning due to the run rule. Lady Falcons open up region season with win By Will Isgett Contributing Writer Darlington scored eight right runs in the first inning and Lady Falcon pitcher Hannah Gainey had a strong showing on the mound in a 15-0 region opening win over Crestwood last Friday. Gainey pitched four innings, gave up no hits and went 2-for-3 at the plate. Haley Clark picked up two with three RBI, Carson Yarborough also had 2 hits with two RBI along with Bailey Yarborough’s two hits. The Lady Falcons improve to 3-3 on the season and will hot Manning on Friday and Marlboro County on March 24. DHS tennis team beats Marlboro Academy Darlington men's varsity tennis beat Marlboro Academy with a score of 5-2 on March 11 for the Falcons’ first win of the season. Jacob Nutter and Kendall Howle earned their first career varsity win as they beat Brice Odom and Luke Powers with set scores of 6-2 and 6-2. Austin Blackman, Mark Barber, and Chris Moore won their singles matches and Darlington won at first doubles as well in straight sets. According to Coach Michael Van Tyne, both teams played a great match and will see each other in Darlington on March 23rd. NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. PAGE 8A | WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015 2015 Darlington High School golf team Dylan Dickerson, Hunter Austin, Mitchell Merriman, Gavin Young, and Coach Stanley Goodwin. From left, Stone Godbold, Andrew Westbrook, Grainger Howle, PHOTO BY SAMANTHA LYLES School board approves calendar At their regular March meeting, the Darlington County Board of Education voted to add a professional development day for school district employees onto the end of the school year to make up for a professional development day lost in March. Friday, June 5 will now be a professional development day for the Darlington County School District (DCSD) teachers and staff. South Carolina state law requires school districts to make up all school days missed due to inclement weather (South Carolina 59-1-425). Teachers are required to have ten professional development days throughout the year and students are required to attend school 180 days. Due to the ice storm in February, DCSD students missed one day of school. To make up the missed day, March 13 was switched from a professional development day to a normal school day. This allowed students to make up the missed day without extending the school year for students. In order for teachers to meet their required ten days of professional development, the board added a workday to the end of the school year, making June 5 a professional development day for teachers. Students will not attend school on June 5. The Darlington County School District has released a revised calendar for the remainder of the year. The revised cal- endar reflects the changes from inclement weather as well as the new state assessment dates. For more information, call the Darlington County School District Office of Communications at 843-398-2284. The DCSD Calendar for the remainder of the year is as follows: March 2015 13: Regular school day (make up day for inclement weather) 23: End of 3rd quarter 27: Early Dismissal; Report card preparation 30-Apr. 3: Spring Break for students & all but 12-month employees April 2015 1-3: Spring Break for 12month employees 8: Report cards issued 28: Aspire Testing (grades 38); ACT (grade 11) 29: Aspire Testing (grades 38); WorkKeys (grade 11) 30: Aspire Testing (grades 38) May 2015 1: No School: Professional Development 7-8: State Assessments (make-up: May 11-15) 25: No school: Memorial Day June 2015 1-3: Short day, no lunch served 3: End of 4th quarter, last day of school 4: No school: Professional development 5: No school: Professional development (make up day) Where is this in Darlington County? Last week’s photo was of one of the cotton bolls painted on the warehouse on 308 S. Main Street, where the Palmetto Office Furniture store is now open for business! Readers that guessed correctly include: Ann Easterling, Bill Segars, Dr. Cliff Wilson, James Powers, Kay Jeffords, and Francis Parnell. Francis remembers when the building was the Tomilson-Howard Warehouse, and he used to ride with his dad and Mr. Kirby to pick up merchandise to sell in the Kirby grocery store. Can you guess the location of this week’s photo? It caught this Irish editor’s eye celebrating her favorite holiday, St. Patrick’s Day! Please send your guesses to: editor@newsandpressonline.com or call 393-3811. Good luck! Auction at Trinity UMC The United Methodist Women of Trinity Church will present their benefit auction in Trinity’s fellowship hall on Saturday March 21st beginning at 10:00 a.m. Proceeds will benefit local missions; specifically The Lord Cares, The Free Medical Clinic, and the Kids Closet. Extensive items to be auctioned include furniture, household goods, athletic equipment, kitchen equipment, glassware, china, electric clothes dryer, a china cabinet, a red canoe and a fish pond. There will be pay as you go coffee, donuts; Methodist baked goods to enjoy, as well as hotdogs at about lunchtime. Call Julie 395-0792 or Nora 393-0181 if you have questions. Rotary Club of Darlington Auction Join the Rotary Club of Darlington for their annual Scholarship and Community Project Fundraiser Auction on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Darlington Country Club. The auctioneer will be Troy Stengel, #3842, and will include a live auction, silent auction, door prizes and raffle. Proceeds from this event will allow the Rotary Club of Darlington to support both community and global projects, such as: • Two scholarships will be awarded to graduates of Darlington area high schools, and two scholarships to Florence Darlington Technical College. • Dictionaries to every Darlington, Lamar, and Society Hill third grader. Items to be auctioned include: Adiorondack Chairs (4) and two tables; Keruig coffee maker; Adirondack chaise; 2 tickets to Southern 500 race; 2 tickets to Nationwide race; one week at beach house (off season); graphite wine chiller; painting by Pollie Bristow; painting by Ann Hunter; painting by Suzanne Muldrow and much more. When it comes to occupational medicine, Dr. Robert Elder is on the job. 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WWW.NEWSANDPRESSONLINE.COM Grand prize winning art by Hil Howle, a tenth grader at Mayo High School for Math, Science & Technology; Lyn O’Donnell, art teacher; Arlene Wallace, principal. Students from around the county held their annual Art in Business art show Sunday. Four grand prize winners were honored during the awards presentation. From right, DCSD Superintendent Dr. Eddie Ingram, Autumn Tougas, Leeah Stucks, Erika Carbrera, Hil Howle and School Board Vice Chairman, Connell Delaine. PHOTO BY DUANE CHILDERS Art in Business Youth Art Show 2015 Grand prize winning art by Autumn Tougas, an eighth grader at Darlington Middle School; Michelle McCall, art teacher; Eddie Shuler, principal. Student artists and their teachers were recognized for their amazing artwork at the annual “Art in Business Youth Art Show” on Sunday, March 15, at Hartsville Middle School. The Art in Business Program, held by the Darlington County School District, recognized 22 student winners and showcased hundreds of pieces of student artwork. Twenty-two of the district’s schools each selected one student’s art to represent the school in the district competition. Local businesses sponsored each school winner, making it possible to professionally frame the art and provide each winner with a cash prize of $50 and a blue ribbon. After the celebration, the art will hang in the sponsoring business for a year before returning to be displayed permanently in the school district. ART ON 2B Grand prize winning art by Leeah Stucks, a second grader at Cain Elementary School; Sissy Carroll, art teacher; Carla Watford, principal. Grand prize winning art by Erika Cabrera, a fourth grader at Spaulding Elementary School; Dee Driggers, art teacher; Dr. Lilkenya Jenkins, principal. Central Baptist Church celebrates 100 years By Jana E. Pye Editor editor@newsandpressonline.com “We have something special here at Central,” said Pastor Tim Coker. “And we are proud to be a part of Darlington.” Celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year, Central Baptist Church will hold a special service on March 22nd with The Lord’s Supper for one service only at 11:00 a.m., and will welcome home generations of families that grew up in this church, that was once part of First Baptist Church. “It is wonderful to see that here a century later, these two churches are the largest and contribute so much to the community.” Rev. Tim Coker, Pastor at Central Baptist Church. The original community members that formed the church on the basis of the Welsh Neck Confession of Faith met at the old Darlington Guards Armory on Main Street, and decided upon the name of Central Baptist Church, with 35 members in attendance: Smilie Vaughan, Angus Gainey, A.C. Coggeshall, Mrs. A.C. Coggeshall, Collin Coggeshall, W.T.. Harper, Miss Fannie Harper, Varleigh Ward, J. P. Hewitt, C.B. Edwards, Miss Annie L. Edwards, McIver Edwards, Mrs. A.E. Woodruff, Miss Emma Woodruff, A.B. Hutchinson, Miss Fannie Henley, Mrs. F.L. Dennis, W.B. Oakes, George H. Edwards, Mrs. H. Edwards, Perrin Edwards, Miss Anna Edwards, W.L. Ward, Mrs. W.L. Ward, Miss Jannie Lou Ward, Mrs. J.H. Fender, Miss Maude Ward, Mrs. Albert Jeffords, Miss Florence Edwards, Mrs. D.W. Horton, P.H. Edwards, Jr., B.E. Woodruff, Mrs. H. M. Smith, Miriam Hutchinson, Miss Azile Estes, and Miss Mary Edwards. Immediately following the meeting, eight members were received: Mrs. Smilie Vaughan, Miss Haskell Vaughan, Warren Coggeshall, George H. Edwards, Jr., C.B. Edwards, Jr., Henry Humprhries, W.C. Edwards, and Miss Margaret Edwards. The first preachers were visiting ministers; after five months, the first preacher was called on August 22, 1915, Rev. G.C. Epps of Carrolton, Texas and assumed duties on October 3, 1915. 100 YEARS ON 2B society GOT SOCIETY NEWS? Email editor@newsandpressonline.com or call Jana 843-393-3811. MARCH 18, 2015 | PAGE 2B THE NEWS AND PRESS, DARLINGTON, S.C. WWW.NEWSANDPRESSONLINE.COM CROSSWORD 100 Years Continued from 1B According to the church history, Rev. Epps was promised $100.00 to help with moving expenses from Texas to South Carolina, and a salary of $75.00 a month. The group met at first at the Old Opera House, later known as the Liberty Theater, until their beautiful Georgian Revival church was built on the corner of Park and Main Streets, next to the Carnegie Library. The church building was dedicated on May 5, 1918. The church thrived at this location, and many members of Darlington today recall fond memories of baptisms, holidays, and weddings; when the News and Press featured a photo of the first sanctuary in 2013,Dr. Cliff Wilson called and said, “I remember my Boy Scout confirmation in that sanctuary.” As the church grew, the congregation decided to build a larger campus and acquired land on Spring Street. A ground breaking was held on April 17, 1966 and the first church service led by Rev. James E. Daughtry was held on June 25, 1967. An evening outdoor service was held in honor of Miss Annie Edwards, with former pastors Rev. Robert Clyde, Rev. James Rogers, Rev. James Bowers in attendance. In the past 47 years at the current location, the church now has a thriving ministry that includes a kindergarten 2k – 5K, and a variety of programs for all ages, including AWANA, Boys Scouts, Girls Scouts, youth group, and adult ministries. Rev. Coker has been at Central Baptist since 1995, and he and his wife Donna, have two children, Christopher and Ashton. “Our church is strong in our commitment to missions,” said Rev. Coker. “Our congre- Central Baptist Church first sanctuary held services until 1967; the new sanctuary is shown on page 1B. gation has a large commitment to local missions, including The Lord Cares, Darlington County Free Medical Clinic, and we are making plans now to develop a Soup Kitchen.” The church also has a commitment to fitness, with church member Curtis Boyd and his family of Fitness World Gyms being a positive congregating spot for many people in the Pee Dee. “Curtis is one of many of our congregation that shows his faith in all he does, and we appreciate him so much,” said Coker. “The current ‘Ride for Christ’ – where folks can gather on Sunday mornings for a spin class set to Christian music is just one of the ways the church message spreads beyond the sanctuary to the community.” The mission field goes far beyond Darlington, however. Central Baptist supports mission trips within the U.S., with one upcoming to Baltimore MD, and several congregation members just went on a mission trip Nicaragua March 6 - 14: Katie Bollinger, Ryan Bollinger, Jonathan Bryant, CJ Grant, Danielle Kriss, Kameron Reames, Max Ward, Jace Watford, and Jim Watson. Another congregation member, Hannah Chapman, just returned from Guatemala with her school. Yet another member, Jason Norris, was in Haiti and scheduled to return on March 15. Rev. Coker saw first hand how caring this congregation was when he went through cancer treatments seven years ago. “I looked out to see several of men in my congregation with their heads shaved,” said Coker with a wide smile. “You don’t know what that meant to me.” As a cancer survivor, Coker has a newfound perspective on how to minister to his flock. “I have calls from all over the area, not just from Central, to help people who have been newly diagnosed,” he said. “No one understands it like a survivor.” Coker also is especially compassionate to individuals dealing with the affects of Alzheimer’s disease, which his late father suffered from before his passing. The church currently has three services, a traditional service with hymns with piano accompaniment at 8:30 a.m., and a “contemporary” service with a praise band at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, and services on Wednesday nights. “We were one of the first churches to put lyrics up on a screen,” said Coker. “And use other what may be called modern technology such as using videos from time to time.” Pointing to the large collection of books on the shelves that line his office, Coker added, “But, I love to hold the Bible in my hand on Sunday. There is something about holding a book in your hand that I love…especially that one.” Across 1. Cooking meas. 4. Consumes 7. Windy 12. Bang-up (hyphenated) 13. "Goldberg Variations" composer 14. Cliffside dwelling 15. Insulating tubing 17. Discover 18. Divided by a septum 19. Dig with the snout 21. "How ___ Has the Banshee Cried" (Thomas Moore poem) 22. Doctor Who villainess, with "the" 23. John the ___, Jewish prophet 27. View from Jidda (2 wds) 31. 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Wooden spinistics are retained ning child's toy (2 by the adults of a wds) species 4. "Unimaginable 43. Decree as ___ in Heav'n": 46. ___ v. Wade Milton 48. Hindu god 5. Appear 50. Apartments 6. Bake, as eggs 52. Pigeon's home 7. Nonsense 53. Affirm 8. Rise or fall of sea 54. 100% level in the same 55. Dirty direction as the 56. Exclusive wind (2 wds) 57. "___ to Billie 9. Face-to-face Joe" exam 58. Masefield play 10. Kind of service "The Tragedy of for syndicated ___" news 60. ___-eyed WORD SEARCH Memories collected for a slide show presentation for the 100th Anniversary service at Central Baptist Church to be held March 22 at 10:30 a.m. Art Continued from 1B This year’s school winners are: • Brockington Elementary Magnet School – Makayla Smith • Brunson-Dargan Elementary School – Jacob Hart • Cain Elementary School – Leeah Stucks • Carolina Elementary School – Jakayla Johnson • Darlington County Institute of Technology – D’aisha Overton • Darlington High School – Peri Monnoyer • Darlington Middle School – Autumn Tougas • Hartsville High School – Billie Jasmine Powell • Hartsville Middle School – Katherine Askins • Lamar Elementary School – Brynna Byrd • Lamar High School – Jessica Riley Thomas • Mayo High School for Math, Science & Technology – Hilton Howle • North Hartsville Elementary School – Chassidy Leonard • Pate Elementary School – Khloe Willard • Rosenwald Elementary/Middle School – Jacari Oyer • Southside Early Childhood Center – Abigail Thomas • Spaulding Elementary School – Erika Cabrera • Spaulding Middle School – Sarah Grace Hanrahan • St. John’s Elementary School – Kevin Valencia • Thornwell School for the Arts – Kenadee Brown • Washington St. Elementary School – Jermaine McDonald L owcountry P reparatory SSchool chool in vites yyou ou tto o Lowcountry Preparatory invites Raising the Stakes Bash Casual Casual Attire Attire $75 p er p erson per person March 28th, 2015 6:30 til 11pm G eorgetown, SC Georgetown, • West Hartsville Elementary School – Colby Parrott In addition to the school winners, four grand prizewinners were announced at this ceremony. Each grand prizewinner’s school received $200 for art supplies and the grand prize winning artwork will hang in the school district’s Administrative Building for the year. This year’s Grand Prize winners are: • Grades K-2: Leeah Stucks, a second grader at Cain Elementary School; Sissy Carroll, art teacher; Carla Watford, principal • Grades 3-5: Erika Cabrera, a fourth grader at Spaulding Elementary School; Dee Driggers, art teacher; Dr. Lilkenya Jenkins, principal • Grades 6-8: Autumn Tougas, an eighth grader at Darlington Middle School; Michelle McCall, art teacher; Eddie Shuler, principal. • Grades 9-12: Hil Howle, a tenth grader at Mayo High School for Math, Science & Technology; Lyn O’Donnell, art teacher; Arlene Wallace, principal. 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WWW.NEWSANDPRESSONLINE.COM PETS Of THE WEEk as they perform at The Music Hall in Darlington on March 21. La Jean has a bit of a “bear” look, but in truth she is 100% fun-loving canine. La Jean’s favorite time of the day is recess to run and engage in rambunctious play followed by a snuggle-session. She is in the market for an outgoing family to share all of life's adventures. Because of her strength and exuberance she may do better in a home without small children. Female; 1-2 years old; Lab mix; 62 lbs The Darlington County Humane Society is located 0.5 miles from Darlington Raceway off Highway 151 in Darlington. Darlington Soil & Water Conservation District Board The Darlington Soil & Water Conservation District Board will meet March 23 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. Our little Reese is sweeter than any peanut butter cup! She's loaded with personality, and is always ready for a good time. Her favorite activities are a jog, playing fetch in the yard, or just getting love from her favorite person. Female; 1 yr old; hound mix; 33 lbs. Trip to Camden Revolutionary War Site Darlington Area Recreation Department is taking a trip to the Camden Revolutionary War Site on Tuesday, March 24.Depart at 9 a.m. Cost: $7. Register at least two days prior to trip dates; lunch is on your own for all trips. For questions or to register, call Programs Director Crystal Gibson at 843-398-4030. 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 MARCH 18 - 24 Weekly events: Library Story Time Darlington Library: Preschool/Toddler Story Time Thursdays at 10 a.m. Info: (843) 398-4940 ext. 305. Hartsville Memorial Library: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Info: (843) 332-5115 ext. 7. Society Hill Library: Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Info: (843) 378-0026 Lamar Library: Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Info: 326-5524 Library Youth Time: Darlington: Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. 1st: Game Day 2nd: Meet Someone New Day 3rd: Kid's Cook Day 4th: Craft Day Any month with a 5th: Old School Movie Day Lamar: Family Movie Day: Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. Youth Program: Thursday at 4:00 p.m. 1st: Meet Someone New Day 2nd: Game Day 3rd: Kid's Cook 4th: Craft Day Any month with a 5th: Old School Movie Day Library Crochet & Knit Clubs Bring along some yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks and create and make new friends! Lamar: each Monday at 4:30 p.m. (843) 326-5524 Society Hill: each Friday from 2-4 pm (843) 378-0026 Darlington: 2nd Friday of the month 10 a.m. - noon (843) 398-4940 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 from 7 - 8 p.m. Thursdays at Trinity United Methodist Church on Pearl Street. Use Orange Street entrance. Info: (843) 3956897. ry exploration for babies and toddlers, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in March at the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, 300 Sanders St., Darlington. Cost: $15 per class. Appropriate for ages 3 months to 5 years old. Dads, grands, etc. welcome too! Call 843250-4592 to register. Remaining Wednesday activities include: March 18: Gold & Glitter: Watch your little one light up as we create art that shines; March 25: Where the Wind Blows: Sensory exploration of the concepts of light and soft. 19th Annual Johannes Kolb Archaeology and Education Project The 19th Annual Johannes Kolb Archaeology & Education Project continues March 16-20 at the Great Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve; attend and help S.C. DNR celebrate nearly two decades of archaeological investigation in the Pee Dee by volunteering or visiting the site. The two-week excavation (began on 3/9) is staffed by volunteers, students, and professional archaeologists. Excavations will take place at the site on March 16-20 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Groups wishing to visit please register with Meg Gaillard, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Heritage Trust archaeologist, at (803) 528-1455 or e-mail GaillardM@dnr.sc.gov. Darlington Professional Women Darlington Professional Women (DPW) will meet on March 18, and the 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon at the Darlington Country Club. DPW is an association for businesswomen in the Pee Dee Area, with a focus in Darlington County, allowing members to share lunch together, enjoy a presentation, and network with other professional women. Alcohol & Drug Citizens Advisory Committee The Darlington County Alcohol & Drug Citizens Advisory Committee will meet March 19 assist Rubicon to develop annual plan for services. Meetings held Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. at the Rubicon facility at 510 E. Carolina Ave., Hartsville. All meetings open to the public for more info: Rubicon, Inc. at 332-4156. Women of Distinction Awards The Mary Dean Brewer Women of Distinction Awards are presented by the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina in recognition of women who have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, made contributions affecting their local and/or broad communities and acted as positive role models for today’s young women. The event will be Thursday, March 19, at SiMT in Florence, with a silent and live auction, award presentation, and a meal. For more information, contact Pat Baxley at 843-6569750 or patbaxley@girlscoutsesc.org. 9th Annual Heart Celebration at CRC The 9th Annual Heart Celebration presenting the 2015 Vision Baby of the Year Contest, the 41st Annual King and Queen of Hearts Pageant, and My Heart – My Child Event on Saturday, March 21, at 5:00 p.m., CRC Vision Center, 302 Pearl Street, Darlington. The theme is “A Caring World for Children”. For more information, contact Wilhelmina P. Johnson, (843) 393-9762 or (843) 395-0431. Kalmia Gardens Oyster Roast Come enjoy some wonderful S.C. Low Country Oysters at the annual Kalmia Gardens Oyster Roast Fundraiser on Saturday March 21, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. Along with SC Oysters there will be lots of appetizers, soups, desserts, wine, beer, music by Todd Norris and more! Tickets are available for a $35 donation by calling 843.383.8145. Advance ticket purchase only please. Clay Brown and The Legends Enjoy delightful music of Clay Brown and The Legends The monthly meeting of the Darlington County Ambulance Commission Meeting is held Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the EMS/EPA Building, Courthouse Annex, 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington. Questions may be addressed to Marion Stewart, Dir. of Emergency Services 398-4450 or email cstewart@darcosc.com. Taste of Mayo Enjoy the most delicious food at this year’s Taste of Mayo, Tuesday March 24th from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Darlington Raceway. Tickets are $10; children 5 and younger are $5 at the gate. The event is sponsored by the Academic Booster Club. MARCH 25 - 31 7th District Mobile Office Hours Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) district staff’s mobile office will be in Society Hill. March 25th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Society Hill Library, 114 Carrigan Street, Society Hill.During these meetings, constituents can meet with field representatives to get help with federal issues, request updates on Social Security benefits or pending Veterans Affairs claims, and more. Pee Dee District Office: (843) 679-9781 Falcon Fest at DHS The Darlington High School’s Parent Teacher Organization invites the community to attend Falcon Fest on Thursday, March 26 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The theme this year is “Excellence in Education.” The event will showcase the many achievements and talents of the students of DHS. Rotary Club of Darlington Auction Join the Rotary Club of Darlington for their annual Scholarship and Community Project Fundraiser Auction on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Darlington Country Club. The auctioneer will be The Fashion Magic of Ce-Ce’ La B Experience the magic of fashion, music and entertainment as only Cynthia “Ce-Ce” Bruce can bring to the stage! Coming home to Hartsville for this most special fundraising event to help keep children off the street, Ce-Ce brings young people and performers together for a variety show featuring fashion, musical skits, Red Fox student athletes and performers, and more! Sunday, March 29 at the Center Theater in Hartsville; doors open at 3 p.m., and show will begin at 4 p.m. Taste of Lamar Egg Scramble 2015 Taste of the Lamar Egg Scramble Thursday, March 26 from 6 – 8 p.m. sponsored by Cale Yarborough Honda. Enjoy the very best of the wonderful chefs from Lamar and surrounding area! Darlington Chamber Golf Tournament Chamber Spring Golf Tournament will be held Friday, March 27 at Darlington Country Club with an 11:30 a.m. lunch for all golfers, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, and 5:00 p.m. Happy Hour & Awards. Captain's Choice , 4 Person Team Fees: $60 per player/$240 per team. Register teams by March 19 at Chamber 38 Public Square, 843-3932641, or at website www.darlingtonchamber.com Trip to the Broom Factory Darlington Area Recreation Department is taking a trip to Broom Factory and lunch at Boykin Mill on Tuesday, March 31. Depart at 10 a.m. Cost: $7.You must register for trips at least two days prior to trip dates. Lunch is on your own for all trips. For questions or to register, call Programs Director Crystal Gibson at 843-3984030. DCDSNB Board of Directors Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board of Directors will meet on March 31 the last Tuesday of each month (except December) at the Scott Center 201 N. Damascus Church Rd. Hartsville at 5:30 p.m. The public is always welcome. For more info: 843-332-7252 www.dcdsnb.org Girl Scouts hosts Open House The Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina will host an open house on March 31 at the First Presbyterian Church 213 W. Home Ave. in Hartsville, at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served; the event is free and open to the public. APRIL 1 - 7 Egg Scramble Jamboree Enjoy the fun of the annual Egg Scramble Jamboree in Lamar April 2 - 4, throughout downtown Lamar. Events: Thursday April 2Saturday April 4: Carnival Friday April 3: Night Parade at dark; Live Entertainment: Dance the night away Friday night immediately following the Night Parade. Saturday, April 4: Classic Car Show: Saturday, April 4, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at intersection of Main Street & Boykin Ave. in downtown Lamar Egg Scramble Parade Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. Line up is at 10 a.m. at Lamar High School on N. Darlington Ave. Live entertainment will begin immediately following the parade; Main Stage Live Performances by Shaw's Model & Talent at 4 p.m., Sheryl Boyd at 7 p.m. and many others throughout the day. Gospel Stage: Deborah Barnes, Pearls of Faith, Sonoco Mens Group & many more. Kids Zone Saturday, April 4, begins at 1 p.m. www.lamareggscramble.com Telephone: 843-639-1728 Spaulding Reunion Spaulding Alumni Association (SAA) is having its reunion on April 3-4, in Lamar to coincide with the Egg Scramble Jamboree. The annual basketball is Saturday, March 21, 11-6 p.m. and Sunday, March 22nd 3-7 p.m. All games $3 per person. The Robert L. Grooms Golf Tournament is Friday, April 3, at Bishopville Country Club. Registration at 12 noon and tee off at 1 p.m. Visit our Facebook page or email spauldingalumni@aol.com or call Thomasena Davis at 843617-4218 for more information. Darlington County Council Meeting The Darlington County Council meets on Monday, April 6, 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. To make a presentation contact Clerk at 843-3984100 or jbishop@darcosc.com. Darlington City Council Meeting The Darlington City Council will hold their monthly meeting on April 7, 2015 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. DARLINGTON DARLINGTON PACKING COMPANY Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon will meet Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at St. Luke Church United Methodist Church Parlor, 302 Dunlap Dr., Hartsville. Info: www.al-anonalateen.org 843-992-2981. 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Whole Hog, Country Sausage, Fresh Pork Cuts 393-2544 1014 Pearl St., Darlington PAGE 4B | WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015 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: Elizabeth Anne Reeves Lanier Date of Death: 12/31/2014 Case No: 2015ES1600090 Personal Representative: Don W Lanier, Jr Address: 458 Gilchrist Road, Darlington, SC 29532 Attorney: Parker E Howle Address: PO Box 186, Darlington, SC 29540 (33c3 leave in thru 3-18-15) 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: Francis C Humphries Date of Death: 1/27/2015 Case No: 2015ES1600094 Representative: Personal Francis C Humphries, Jr Address: 209 N Darlington Avenue, Lamar, SC 29069 (33p3 leave in thru 3-18-15) 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: Glenn Thomas Rainey Date of Death: 2/19/2015 Case No: 2015ES1600093 Personal Representative: Nettie Britt Rainey Address: 140 Spring Street, Darlington, SC 29532 (33p3 leave in thru 3-18-15) 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: Sobie Soles Dixon Date of Death: 1/31/2015 Case No: 2015ES1600092 Personal Representative: Katherine K Soles Address: 207 Kalber Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550 (33p3 leave in thru 3-18-15) 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. Carol Annette Estate: Dempsey Dobson Date of Death: 1/26/2015 Case No: 2015ES1600097 Personal Representative: William Harrison Dobson Address: 204 Green Street, Hartsville, SC 29550 (33p3 leave in thru 3-18-15) 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: James E Campbell Date of Death: 10/12/2013 Case Number: 2014-ES-16172-2 Personal Representative: Dorothy Bigard Address: 276 W. Ivy Street, New Haven, CT 06511 Attorney: Parker E Howle Address: PO Box 186, Darlington, SC 29540 (33c3 leave in thru 3-18-15) NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Patrinia R. Woods, Phatz Bar & Grill intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of liquor at 425 Society Hill Rd., Darlington, SC 29532. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 20, 2015. 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, PO Box 125, Attn: ABL, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110. (33p3 leave in thru 3-18-15) 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: Betty Jean Wesley Date of Death: 12/20/2014 Case Number: 2015ES1600098 Personal Representative: Francine Wesley Address: 140 E Lydia Hwy, Hartsville, SC 29550 (34p3 leave in thru 3-25-15) 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: Bernice G Bryant AKA Bernice Marie Bryant Date of Death: 10/17/2014 Case Number: 2015ES1600072 Personal Representative: Alice Melissa Bryant Address: 3324 Jeffords Mill Road, Darlington, SC 29540 (34p3 leave in thru 3-25-15) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. LEGAL NOTICES 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: Geraldine F Pressley Date of Death: 12/20/2014 Number: Case 2015ES1600024 Personal Representative: Raymond D Morrow Address: 6409 Saye Cut Road, Columbia, SC 29209 Attorney: JL Mann Cromer, Jr Address: PO Box 50624, Columbia, SC 29250 (34p3 leave in thru 3-25-15) 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: Johnnie W King Date of Death: 2/6/2015 Case Number: 2015ES1600101 Personal Representative: Terry Allan King Address: 143 Julia Drive, Bishopville, SC 29010 (34p3 leave in thru 3-25-15) 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: James David Reynolds Date of Death: 11/14/2014 Case Number: 15-ES-1600082 Personal Representative: Sherry White Address: 552 Governor’s Run Dr., Lamar, SC 29069 Attorney: H Thad White, Jr Address: 2917 West Palmetto St., Florence, SC 29501 (34c3 leave in thru 3-25-15) 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: Comas Bell Smith AKA Comas B Smith Date of Death: 2/11/2015 Case Number: 2015ES1600105 Personal Representative: Shelvia H Smith Address: 509 Gandy Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550 (34p3 leave in thru 3-25-15) 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: John F Auten, Jr Date of Death: 2/16/2015 Number: Case 2015ES1600106 Personal Representative: Sandra B Auten Address: 500 W College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550 (34p3 leave in thru 3-25-15) NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Circle K Stores, Inc intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and off premises consumption of beer and wine at: 1001 S Governor Williams, Darlington, SC 29532; 1801 JA Cochran Bypass, Chester, SC 29706. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 27, 2015. 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, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110. (34c3 leave in thru 3-25-15) 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: Iylah Brown Date of Death: 1/15/2015 Number: Case 2015ES1600108 Representative: Personal Bruce A Peaslee Address: 1048 Clearwater Drive, Florence, SC 29501 (35p3 leave in thru 4-1-15) 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: Thomas Anthony Flowers Date of Death: 1/11/2015 Case Number: 2015ES1600112 Personal Representative: Shirley S Flowers Address: 1771 S Center Road, Darlington, SC 29532 (35p3 leave in thru 4-1-15) 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: Julian Clarence Odom Date of Death: 1/19/2015 Case Number: 2015ES1600113 Personal Representative: Penny O Watson Address: 2172 Indian Branch Road, Darlington, SC 29532 (35p3 leave in thru 4-1-15) 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: Emma E Bradley AKA Eloise Emma Bradley Date of Death: 1/10/2015 Case Number: 2015ES1600095-2 Personal Representative: Clara L Gallishaw Address: 380 Country Springs Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 (35p3 leave in thru 4-1-15) 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: Earl Chapman, Jr Date of Death: 2/19/2015 Case Number: 2015ES1600107 Representative: Personal Maria Chapman Address: 202 Rosenwald Street, Society Hill, SC 29593 Attorney: Robert L Kilgo, Jr Address: PO Box 583, Darlington, SC 29540-0583 (35c3 leave in thru 4-1-15) NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Chap and Sons Inc., 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, wine and liquor at: 560 East Lydia Hwy., Hartsville, SC 29550. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 3, 2015. 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, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110. (35p3 leave in thru 4-1-15) SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARLINGTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2014-CP-160689 CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Shawn M. Kelly and Anita D. Kelly, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT(S) Anita D. Kelly: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Darlington County on August 20, 2014. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain mortgage of real estate heretofore given by Shawn M. Kelly and Anita D. Kelly to CitiMortgage, Inc. bearing date of August 24, 2006 and recorded August 28, 2006 in Mortgage Book 1045 at Page 1547 in the Register of Mesne Conveyances/Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court for Darlington County, in the original principal sum of One Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred and 00/100 ($152,900.00). Dollars Thereafter, by assignment recorded on October 15, 2012 in Book 1067 at page 1097, the mortgage was assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc. This mortgage is subject to a Loan Modification Agreement dated May 12, 2010., and that the premises effected by said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Darlington, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying and being situate in the County of Darlington, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 51-A on a map of Dewitt Acres by Lind Surveying Company, Incorporated, dated November, 1980, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Darlington County in Plat Book 88 at page 5. Said lot of land being irregular in shape and being bounded and measuring as follows: On the North by Lot 51, on which it measures for a distance of 466.11 feet; on the East by DeWitt Circle, on which it measures 127.30 feet; on the South by Lot 54, on which it measures 244.93 feet; and on the West by Muldrow Mill Pond, on which it measures for a total distance of 347.35 feet. Reference being had to said plat for a more complete and exact description. TMS No. Property 151-00-02-046 Address: 2831 Dewitt Circle, Darlington, SC 29532 RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff, 1134868 3/18, 3/25, 04/01/2015 (35c3 leave in thru 4-1-15) SUMMONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF: DARLINGTON IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NUMBER: 2014 ES 1600461 IN THE MATTER OF: ESTATE OF HEYWARD CHARLES PARKER (Decedent) Dedicated Community Bank, Petitioner(s) vs. Jessica Parker, Sean Parker, Brandon Bacote, Respondent(s) TO: THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition by Dedicated Community Bank as Personal Representative of the Estate of Heyward Charles Parker, dated and filed March 12, 2015, in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer or Return on Paulling & James, the attorneys for the Petitioner Dedicated Community Bank, at 112 Cashua Street, P. O. Box Darlington, South 507, Carolina, 29540 within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to Answer the Petition within the time aforesaid, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Petition. Dedicated Community Bank 202 Cashua Street, P. O. Box 502 Darlington, South Carolina 29540 Darlington, South Carolina March 12, 2015 Paulling & James 112 Cashua Street, P. O. Box 507 Darlington, South Carolina 29540 843-393-3881 Attorneys for Petitioner NOTICE OF FILING TO: THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Petition for Formal Appointment in the above entitled action, together with the Summons, of which the foregoing is a copy, were filed in the Probate Court for Darlington County at the Darlington County Courthouse, Darlington, South Carolina, on March 12, 2015. Darlington, South Carolina March 12, 2015 Paulling & James 112 Cashua Street, P. O. Box 507 Darlington, South Carolina 29540 843-393-3881 Attorneys for Petitioner NOTICE OF HEARING TO: THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED: Date of Hearing: May 13, 2015 Time: 11 o’clock AM Place: Darlington County Probate Court, Room 208, Darlington County Courthouse, Public Square, Darlington, South Carolina PURPOSE OF HEARING To act upon the Formal by Dedicated Petition Community Bank to be appointed by the Probate Court for Darlington County as Personal Representative to administer the Estate of Heyward Charles Parker. Darlington, South Carolina March 12, 2015 Paulling & James 112 Cashua Street, P. O. Box 507 Darlington, South Carolina 29540 843-393-3881 Attorneys for Petitioner (35c3 leave in thru 4-1-15) NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARLINGTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2013-CP-16-00748 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for SROF-2013-M4 REMIC Trust I, Plaintiff, v. Sylvester Johnson and Republic Finance, LLC, Defendant(s). BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for SROF-2013-M4 REMIC Trust I against Sylvester Johnson and Republic Finance, LLC, the undersigned Master in Equity for DARLINGTON County, South Carolina, will sell on April 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the Darlington County Courthouse, City of Darlington, State of South Carolina, 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, and designated as Lot 37, as shown on a plat of Anderson Farms Subdivision, Phase III prepared by Ervin Engineering Co., Inc., dated January 30, 2004 and recorded in Plat Book 197, at page 131. Reference being had to said plat for a more complete and accurate description. INCLUDED herewith is a 1999 Mansion mobile home bearing serial number MINCA&B90289. THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Sylvester Johnson by virtue of a Deed from Ernest L. Davis, Jr. dated October 24, 2007 and recorded October 31, 2007 in Book 1050 at Page 9666 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Darlington County, South Carolina. CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1828 Hayfield Drive, Darlington, SC 29532 TMS: 168-00-10-037 TERMS OF SALE: T h e successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master 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 shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.00% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. Eugene P. Warr, Jr. Special Referee for Darlington County ____________, 2015 Darlington, South Carolina Butler and Hosch, P.A. 1201 Main Street, Suite 1110 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: (803) 252-7370 Fax: (803) 771-7768 Attorneys for Plaintiff (35c3 leave in thru 4-1-15) NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2014-CP-16-1020 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Green Tree Servicing LLC against Barrette Benjamin and Sharon A. Benjamin, I, the undersigned Special Referee for Darlington County, will sell on Monday, April 6, 2015, at 11:00 A.M., at the Darlington County Courthouse, One Public Square, Darlington, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, located, lying, and being in the County of Darlington, State of South Carolina, the same being shown and delineated as Lot 48 containing (1.00) acre, more or less, upon that certain plat prepared by T.E. Wilson and Son Civil Engineers, RLS. Said lot fronts on an unnamed thirty-four (34') foot street a distance of (220.00') feet; and runs back therefrom in depth uniform width a distance of (217.00') feet; and is bounded as follows: North by Lot 43; East and South by Lot 52; and West by said Street, as will more fully appear by reference to the plat referenced herein, and made a part hereof. This being the same property conveyed to Sharon A. Benjamin and Barrette Benjamin by Green Tree Servicing LLC by deed dated April 13, 2013 and recorded April 25, 2013 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Darlington County in Book 1068 at page 9929. TMS No. 055-08-01-013. Current address of property is ¬901 Laurel Drive, Cherry Hartsville, SC 29550. SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY DARLINGTON TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the 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. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Special Referee may resell 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 preparation of the Special Referee's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.625% per annum. Eugene P. Warr, Jr. As Special Referee for Darlington County Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kershaw Spong Post Office Box 944 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 803/779-8900 (35c3 leave in thru 4-1-15) Your neighbors, your news, The News & Press Subscribe today, to the News &Press Name: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________ City: _______________Phone:____________ State: _________ Zip Code: ______________ $26/year in-state $36/year out-of-state Mail with check to: P.O.Box 513 Darlington, S.C. 29532 classifieds MARCH 18, 2015 | PAGE 5B NOON FRIDAY AD DEADLINE Call 393-3811,fax 393-6811or e-mail ads@newsandpressonline.com. WESTSIDE TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH of DARLINGTON, SC We are seeking a full-time, Godly and gifted individual to serve as our new pastor. Must be ordained and possess strong leadership and counseling skills with a minimum of three years experience. As an independent Apostolic Church with a unified spirit, our primary goals are to win souls for Christ and to teach and train believers. Deadline to apply is April 17, 2015. Please submit a cover letter, resume, three church references and two letters of recommendation to: Westside Temple Holiness Church 713 Sapphire Street Darlington, SC 29532 For information or questions, please text 843-230-5941. LOST CAT Huge unneutered male cat, named Wichita, answers to Ta. Silver tabby last seen at 2540 Syracuse Community Road in the High Hill area of Darlington. REWARD OFFERED for safe, unharmed return If found please call (843)206-3171. 110 S. Twitty St., 2 bedroom house, $425.00/month, 393-7545 33ctfn 409 Eastburn Ct., 3 bedroom house, $625.00/month. 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Did you apologize for frittering away hours with your nose stuck in a book? No? Good! This idiomatic phrase just means is you are closely reading a book. The Darlington County Library System believes you should never apologize for being a reader. Readers owe no one an apology for doing what they enjoy! The most important thing is that people read,” according to English author Neil Gaiman. He is right. As the author of “The Sandman” series and novels “Stardust”, “American Gods”, “Coraline”, and “The Graveyard Book”, a winner of the Hugo, Nebula, Bram Stoker award, and the children’s books Newbery and Carnegie medals (first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals for the same work, “The Graveyard Book”), he should know. He went on to say, “Don't ever apologize to an author for buying something in paperback, or taking it out from a library (that's what they're there for. Use your library). Don't apologize to this author for buying books second hand, or getting them from bookcrossing or borrowing a friend's copy. What's important to me is that people read the books and enjoy them, and that, at some point in there, the book was bought by someone. And that people who like things, tell other people.” The best authors want their writings to be read and encourage reading. You would never hear an author say, “there you go again, your nose stuck in another book,” unless, maybe Pam T. Sherrill & Co. www.pamsherrill.net 126 Pearl Street - Darlington it was another author’s book! The Library and a whole host of others in our community, across the state, and the nation encourage reading! From First Steps, which works with parents of young children, to the Darlington County schools’ dedicated staff, as seen in the film “180 Days: Hartsville”, there are many in our community dedicated to getting children to read. Members of our legislative delegation, such as Senator Gerald Malloy, House Speaker Jay Lucas, and Representative Robert Williams continue working to provide funding for our schools, the Library, and others encourage education and reading because they know it is critically importance to our future. Librarians, educators, and legislators might be heard to say, “There is nothing wrong with children having their noses stuck in books because it is a sure sign they are learning.” When you visit one of the Library’s branch locations, Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar, 100 Exchange St., Darlington 843-393-3231 Real Estate Appraisals Auctions Estate Sales RESIDENTIAL 1177 Wildshall Rd --- 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 4,367 sq ft - $460,000 505 Cashua St-3,486 sq ft 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, in-ground pool $269,900 202 Woodhaven Dr- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,032 sq ft, In ground pool-$159,900.00 402 Lawson Rd - 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,401 sq ft - $124,000 670 Glenwood Dr - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,265 sq ft - $114,900 1341 Rogers Rd-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,713 sq ft-$114,900 229 W. 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Conveniently located 4 miles from Darlington Raceway. Close to Hartsville and I-20. Call today to see this property. Priced at $895,000 PAM T. SHERRILL To view these properties visit www.pamsherrill.net BIC/Owner/Auctioneer SCAL#3103 - Cell: 339-7505 CASEY RHEUARK Office Manager 843-307-4035 1-year experience Salary/Commission (based on load) Health insurance Please call 804-451-2241 HELP WANTED – SKILLED TRADES **Diesel Mechanic** Heavy to Medium duty repairs to diesel engines. International, Cummins, and dry van repair a plus+. Great hours and pay! Ard Trucking (843)393-5101 MISCELLANEOUS AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get started by training as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-367-2513 WELDING CAREERS - Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 877-206-4006 SAWMILLS from only $4397.00 - MAKE & SAVE MONEY with Never apologize for being a reader By Jimmie Epling Director Darlington County Library System THE NEWS AND PRESS, DARLINGTON, S.C. or Society Hill, you will be encouraged as a reader to pursue your favorite authors, genres, and subject. It doesn’t matter the format, print or electronic, we encourage everyone to read. If you enjoy reading a bound book, do not apologize! It is not old fashion to want to read a bound book. The Library welcomes readers of bound books as it always has. Come into the Library at any time to casually browse the books in the collection and discover unexpected treasures on the shelves. When you have found that special book, you may pluck it from the shelf to admire its cover art, feel its weight in your hands, smell the scent of its pages, and open it to read about what is within. Once you have chosen your treasures you can borrow them from the Library to take home. 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They can now be seen on a small screen to be read. We have been reading screens since the beginning of the 1900s with silent movies and from the 1950s with TVs. The only difference now is the screen is part of a small device that is battery powered and portable. Advocates of reading on portable devices note the number of books you can have with you at all times, the light weight, being able to read in poor light, changing the size of the type, and my personal favorite, propping it up on a pillow and never having to hold it open. There are a few drawbacks for readers using a mobile device, like the battery can die, it cannot be dropped from 20 feet onto concrete with little damage, it has an off switch, and possibly the most frustrating problem, “Please turn off all electronic devices as the plane is about to takeoff (or land)”. For those who want to read on their portable device, they can now browse the Library’s online catalog to discover the thousands of e-books in our collection. You no longer need to go anywhere but the Library’s online catalog at www.darlington-lib.org to find the e-books in our collection. The process is easy and fast if you have a library card. What is the benefit of having your “nose stuck in a book?” Let’s say your parents started you reading 20 minutes every day beginning in Kindergarten and going through the sixth grade. You would have read over 1.8 million words before starting the seventh grade. Because of all that reading, you developed a tremendous vocabulary. With it, you would have the words, the tools, you need to express your thoughts to others, understand complex problems, be successful in life, and help others. The late President Harry Truman is quoted as saying, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” He was right. At the Darlington County Library System, we encourage all ages to be readers and to never apologize for being a reader! NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. 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