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A Sport of Sisterhood
Michelle Jackson, Publisher/Editor
Most South Carolinians may have heard of has been in South Carolina since November
roller derby, but most probably don’t under- 2001. “When I found out about the Colum-
stand the depth of the sport or the realms of bia QuadSquad, it worked perfect for me,”
the ladies that make up the teams. And most LaTonya said. “My mom wasn’t too happy at
might not even know there are two local first when she found out I was on the team,
roller derby teams right here in the Midlands: but this team has given me more than just
The Columbia QuadSquad and The Richland an outlet to participate in a sport: they have
County Regulators. Members of the Colum- given me a sisterhood- a family I know I can
bia QuadSquad shared some insight with The count on. I mean, if someone was trying
Blythewood Leader. to break into my home, I could call one of
According to Melissa Engle, (the first new them and seven of them would show up on
girl of the team when it started in 2007), my doorsteps. That’s just how close we are.”
roller derby is more than just a physical sport; Selena Stevens (Star Berst) is a resident
it’s a bonding experience. “When you join the of Blythewood, and she joined the team in
team,” Melissa said, “you create a name for February of 2009. “My cousin took me roller
yourself and add it to the International Roller skating in Lexington one day,” Selena said,
Derby register (no one else can use it). For in- “and the manager of the rink began talking
stance, my Roller Derby name is ‘Mel Anoma.’ to me about roller derby. I had been search-
Choosing a different name allows us to step ing for a sport to become involved in, but
into a different persona. It gives us a chance there really isn’t much out there for adult
to step outside of our daily lives and become Left to right: LaTonya Jones (LaTFnDah), Selena Stevens (Star Berst), females. Roller derby keeps me active and
something else; to come together as a team Vivianna Izaguirre (Knox-u-dizzy), and Melissa Engle (Mel Anoma). always gives me a productive means to fill
no matter what our differences are in the real my spare time.”
world. military, and it’s just me and my dogs living here. I don’t have any Melissa Engle moved to South Carolina in 2001 from Hershey,
“Roller derby is sort of like football,” Melissa continued. “There family here, and when my friend, LaTonya, told me about roller Pennsylvania. “I moved here to go to school,” she said. “I joined the
are five players from each team on the rink. Four of the players are derby, I wanted to get involved. I joined the team in May of 2010, team in May of 2007, just a few short months after the team had
called blockers, and they form a pack. The fifth player is a jammer, and am so glad I did. The other team members have become my formed. In our first meeting, there were only ten girls that showed
and her goal is to get through the pack. When a jammer scores she family here.” up, and only about five of them knew how to skate. I am proud
gets one point for each member of the opposing team she legally LaTonya Jones, (LaTFnDah) is originally a former Magnolia girl to say I was there when the foundation was laid for the Columbia
passes, so it is possible for a jammer to score up to 5 points each from Ole Miss University in Mississippi. “I was brought up as a QuadSquad. I served as the secretary on the first board, and have
time she goes through the pack. There are legal and illegal hitting daughter of a prominent Southern Baptist preacher,” LaTonya said. been involved with the business end as well as participating as a
techniques, and penalties are enforced for illegal hitting.” “I was taught the proper speech and etiquette of a true Southern team member. Roller derby has taught me a great deal, and it gave
Vivianna Izaguirre, LaTonya Jones, and Selena Stevens are three girl. Growing up, I had to negotiate with my parents in order to par- me a sense of community after college. I’ve learned a lot about the
other team members of the Columbia QuadSquad, and each of ticipate in sports; it just wasn’t lady like. But my dad and I used to women on the team, and even more about running a small busi-
them has found a new ‘extended family’ in the roller derby world. watch the ‘Thunderbirds’ together when I was young. That’s when I ness.”
Vivianna, or ‘Knox-u-dizzy,’ (her Roller Derby name), is from the first became fascinated with roller derby.” All of these women
Bronx in New York. “I moved here in 2008,” she said. “I am in the LaTonya has spent the last seventeen years in the military, and enjoy being a part of •Sisterhood, Page 22
Publication Dates and Publisher’s Note: The Heart of The Blythewood Leader
Advertising Deadlines: been and continues town that has
Blythewood is a
to be dear to
and present) within the commu-
nity.
my heart. Not so much for its geo- Over the past three and half
Publication Dates Advertising Deadlines graphical location, but moreso, be- years, I have met with a diverse
cause of the people that inhabit it. amount of people. It has been
February 10, 2011 February 4, 2011 Recently, I’ve heard from a few and still is exhilarating to hear
February 24, 2011 February 18, 2011 of you that it has been said that and write about the lives of oth-
March 10, 2011 March 4, 2011 The Blythewood Leader doesn’t ers. Although The Blythewood
March 24, 2011 March 18, 2011 cover the town. Well, in a way, Leader has sometimes interfered
April 7, 2011 April 1, 2011 that information is correct. I don’t with time with my family or out-
April 21, 2011 April 15, 2011 focus on the government issues in ings with my husband, it has be-
May 5, 2011 April 29, 2011 the town. There are other papers come very much a personal part
May 19, 2011 May 13, 2011 in the community that delve into of my life. Interacting with the
June 2, 2011 May 27, 2011 reporting town government is- people in the community gives
June 16, 2011 June 10, 2011 sues, and honestly, would you like me a sense of joy. It makes me
July 14, 2011 July 8, 2011 to see another one with the same feel like in some small way, I am
July 28, 2011 July 22, 2011 headlines? able to help people. I am able to
August 11, 2011 August 5, 2011 However, it isn’t completely Michelle Jackson be a venue for people to share
August 25, 2011 August 19, 2011 fair to say that the articles in The Publisher/Editor their trials and triumphs as well
September 8, 2011 September 2, 2011 Blythewood Leader aren’t cov- mjackson@theblythewoodleader.com as their accomplishments and
September 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 ering the town. Actually, it is the dedication, or just something in-
October 6, 2011 September 30, 2011 complete opposite. The articles produced in The teresting that happened in their lives.
October 20, 2011 October 14, 2011 Blythewood Leader cover the heart of the town: the The Blythewood Leader is, however, a business.
November 3, 2011 October 28, 2011 people that live and work here and the surrounding Just like almost everything else in today’s society,
areas. When you receive a copy of The Blythewood there is cost involved in producing it. And thanks
the blythewood leader Leader, you never know what or who the front page to the advertisers, you have been able to read The
P.O. Box 394 article is going to be about. But you do know that Blythewood Leader for quite some time now. The
Blythewood, SC, 29016 it will be a personal story about someone within way I feel about the community is also the way
Phone: (803) 609-4196 • Fax: (803) 865-0330 the community. Maybe your neighbor, maybe your I feel about the advertisers in The Blythewood
Email: info@theblythewoodleader.com friend or relative, or maybe just someone you know. Leader. I strive to increase their business, to help
And by now, I am sure you know the front page them keep their doors open (especially in today’s
The Blythewood Leader, LLC™ is a community won’t be about town council, the mayor or the ar- economy), and to help the community get to know
paper published twice a month whose goal is to cover chitectural review board. the owners through business highlights. But more
the people withn the community, while giving back to You see, when I began The Blythewood Leader, than that, I truly care about the advertisers. When
the community. The Blythewood Leader is not affili- it was my goal to produce a product that left the they are struggling, I’ve worked with them. When
ated with any other newspaper. The views expressed reader feeling good about the community they live something’s not working, we put our heads together
in ads and columns are not necessarily the views of the in or live near. Today’s world has become a vast to create something that will work. I care about the
newspaper. If you have news, ads or community events, society of bad news, of negativity, of name calling, businesses in this community, and not just for the
please call 803-609-4196, fax at 803-865-0330 or email of working against each other within a single entity. advertising dollars they spend. I care that they too,
info@theblythewoodleader.com. If you do not receive It is my opinion that people need to know the good like everyone else, need to make a living.
The Blythewood Leader, and would like to subscribe, things going on around them too. So in response to people who say The Blythe-
send payment, name and address information to The What I didn’t know when I started The Blythe- wood Leader isn’t about the town of Blythewood, I
Blythewood Leader, P.O. Box 394, Blythewood, SC, wood Leader was how much it would affect my say you are wrong. The Blythewood Leader is about
29016. Cost is $18.25 for 6 months or $36.50 per year. life. For me, it isn’t just a business. I have met so the most important aspects of this town- the people
many wonderful people through the interviews and who make it what it is. If you want to read about
articles produced for the paper. The people in this government politics, you will have to find it some-
Michelle Jackson Tom Poland community have invited me into their homes and where else. There’s no name calling or mudsling-
Publisher/Editor Columnist into their lives. They have shared their stories with ing in The Blythewood Leader, and as far as I am
tompol@earthlink.net
mjackson@theblythewoodleader.com me, thus allowing me to share their stories with you. concerned, The Blythewood Leader will continue
I have spoken with people who have overcome ill- as it has in the past; providing a community paper
Leigh Katsos, Madison Cooke nesses and people who give so much of themselves with a heart. The Blythewood Leader will continue
Columnist Columnist to help others. I have covered articles on animals, to be a paper that keeps you informed of community
mcooke@theblythewoodleader.com
lkatsos@theblythewoodleader.com and the joy they bring into people’s lives; articles on and church events while also providing a product
interesting hobbies and collections, on interesting that leaves you feeling proud to be a member of this
Chuck Schommer Brian Cooper and historical facts about locations and people (past community.
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Hold the Salt!
ey D’s
Many of us enjoy a little As a professional tech-
ck
salt on our foods… a little nician of close to 20 years
i
on the eggs, a dash on the now, I have seen first hand
potato salad… and what’s a what the salt does to cars…
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pretzel without a little salt… when a northern car comes
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But one of the worst places also had all these years to
to have salt on is our cars. compare “ours” to “theirs.”
Here in the south, we have As a technician, seeing a rusty
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ger and would cost much less AutoDrGlen@yahoo.com to seized and breaking bolts, 2005 Audi A4......................................... $8,250 2000 Honda Accord................................ $4,550
to repair, than compared to the parts “welded” to each other 2007 Cadillac DTS.............................. $13,500 2006 Honda Accord.............................. $10,750
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche................... $23,900 2003 Honda Civic Coupe........................ $6,450
north. Southern used cars are something the by rust that triggers the replacement of extra 2002 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4..................... $5,500
north prizes. parts… some which have to be special order 2009 Honda Civic, 4 dr......................... $13,850
1995 Chevrolet Silverado....................... $3,850
2006 Hyundai Azera, Ltd........................ $9,750
However, if you’ll notice, this year we’ve because no one stocks them for lack of de- 2010 Chevrolet HHR........................... $13,950
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT...................... $9,950 1987 International Flatbed..................... $3,500
laid salt down on our roads; especially the mand, which creates more down-time of the 2005 Jaguar S-Type 4.2.........................$13,900
ones in closer to the Columbia area. You can car. I have even run across the occasional car 2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS..................... $5,950
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4.............. $12,700 (2) 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee................$7,850
see the menacing white power on the road, that was so rusted out, it wasn’t worth fixing 2004 Chevrolet Silverado crewcab LT. $12,900 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee..................... $5,450
and down the side of your car. Granted, it is a anything as simple as doing a brake job… or 2007 Chevrolet Suburban Z-71............ $29,900 2006 Jeep Liberty.................................... $8,450
great temporary and immediate safety benefit, what SHOULD have been simple anyway. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe............................ $3,750 2009 Kia Rondo LX................................ $9,450
and no doubt a big contributor to getting ma- And of course, I have run across many safety 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT..................... $14,850 2006 Kia Sorento.................................... $9,950
jor roads like Two Notch reclaimed quickly issues from the salt eaten vehicles such as 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer................... $14,500 2010 Kia Soul....................................... $14,900
from old man winter. But the down side can leaking brake lines and fuel lines. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, work van....... $7,950 2009 Kia Spectra................................... $10,800
2004 Chevrolet Ventor, work van........... $5,450
hit your wallet in the coming year and next 2008 Chrysler 300, Ltd., loaded........... $15,900
2008 Kia Rondo, 3rd seat..................... $10,800
years to come. •See Salt, Page 13 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, conv.............. $8,300 1977 Mercedes 280................................. $3,200
2009 Chrysler Sebring......................... $12,300 1993 Mercedes 500 SL........................... $5,500
2009 Chrysler Sebring, conv................ $14,500 2008 Mercury Mariner.......................... $14,500
What should go in your Richland County Recycle bin? 2008 Chrysler Sebring........................... $8,850
2009 Dodge Charger SXT.................... $15,800
2009 Mitsubishi Galant......................... $12,850
2005 Nissan Altima SL........................... $8,500
Type Description Condition
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan................. $17,500 2006 Nissan Maxima............................ $10,900
(2) 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan............. $6,950 2008 Nissan Sentra................................. $9,450
2008 Dodge Magnum........................... $10,900 2005 Nissan X-Terra............................. $12,500
2004 Dodge Neon SXT......................... $5,500 (2) 2009 Pontiac Vibe............................$11,900
2007 Ford F-150 Crewcab................... $16,800
2009 Toyota Corolla.............................. $11.800
Aluminum and Steel Beverage, Steel, and Free of food 2007 Ford Focus..................................... $5,850
(2) 2007 Ford Freestyle........................ $11,800 2007 Toyota Sequoia.............................$22,900
Cans Aerosol Cans 2002 GMC Envoy 4x4........................... $5,900 1998 Toyota Tacoma, Ext. cab................ $3,950
2004 GMC Yukon XL.......................... $13,900 2002 Volvo S-80......................................$5,950
Plastic bottles and jars Must be in shape of Rinse and atten 2004 GMC Yukon XL.......................... $10,900 2007 Volvo V-50 Wagon....................... $10,800
bottle or jar, no bags
Corrugated Cardboard Non-waxed paper board Flatten and free of food
and Chipboard boxes (cereal boxes) No
used pizza boxes
Magazines and catalogs Magazines less than Do not bag Todd
one inch thick Mickey
Scott
Newspapers and Junk May include newspaper Remove plastic from
Mail inserts envelopes, do not bag
To get a new or replace a recycle bin, call 929-6000
www.townofblythewoodsc.gov/recycle 11019 Wilson Blvd. (Highway 21)
754-8430
The Blythewood Leader • January 27, 2011 • Page 3
community happenings Groups And Meetings
• TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-
•Do you like to travel? Would you like to visit •The Sparkleberry County Fair Committee, in commercial weight control organization in which members
meet weekly to receive support for adherence to their diet
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland? Ridge View partnership with the Clemson Sandhill Institute for plan. There are no dietary products to buy or standard diet
High School is sponsoring a trip from March 31 Economic and Community Development, is pleased to follow. The annual membership fee is only $26. You
- April 8, 2011. To view the itinerary, prices and to announce individual $1000 college scholarships are invited to visit the TOPS chapter in Blythewood with
payment plans go to: http://explorica.com. Trip ID: will once again be offered to selected Richland no charge and no obligation. The “weigh-in” is at 6:30pm
Hollen-3620 The cost includes all flights, hotels, District Two graduating high school seniors. Monies on Thursday nights at Trinity UMC, Building 5. For more
tours and two meals a day. You may sign-up and for these scholarships were raised during the 2010 information contact Judy Miller at 803-718-4125 or visit
make payments on the website. Please, contact Carol Sparkleberry County Fair, along with donations from the TOPS website at www.tops.org.
Hollen with any questions at chollen@richland2. the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of South • The Blythewood Lions Club meets the second
org. Carolina, the Northeast Kiwanis Club, First Citizens and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Bank and other business/community sponsors. at the Blythewood Community Center. Visitors
•Join us for our 2nd annual “Let’s Rescue SQ Winners will be chosen by the Sparkleberry County are welcome to attend meetings. The Lions Club
Rescue Benefit Ride,” April 2, 2011 starting at Fair Committee. Eligible students must be planning is involved with worldwide disaster relief and the
10am at the Village at Sandhill. This motorcyle ride to attend a South Carolina college or university treatment of worldwide eyecare problems. Dues and
is a fundraiser for SQ Rescue, a non-profit, no kill, during the 2011-2012 school year. Applications may fundraising provide assistance in eyecare problems
for those less fortunate in the community and supports
animal shelter. For more information, call 803-447- be downloaded from the district website. Students other community projects. For more information,
7927 or 803-834-9131 or email agreatreasontoride@ have a deadline of Tuesday, March 1, 2011 to submit contact Blythewood Lions Club President Rhett Hair
gmail.com. their applications and photos to their school guidance at RIONBEAR@Hughes.net, call (803) 261-4758,
departments. The school guidance departments or visit the Blythewood Lions Club website at http://
•Senior Bingo at Bi-Lo, Winnsboro. Senior Bingo have a deadline of Tuesday, March 8, 2011 to send blythewood.lionsclubs.sc. The Blythewood Lions
is held the last Thursday of each month in the cafe at completed applications with wallet sized photos of Club also has a group site on Facebook.
Bi-Lo, Highway 321 in Winnsboro. Free coffee and the students and official transcript copies by office • 4-H Community Club forming in Blythewood. The
donuts and prizes awarded. For more information, mail, to the Richland Two District Office, attention 4-H Community Club will be meeting the first and third
contact Donnie at 803-712-9776. Kathy Chappell. For more information, visit the Tuesdays of the month. Open to ages 13-15, the meetings
district website at www.richland2.org or call 803- will be from 6:00-7:30pm. For more information, contact
•Mother of Preschoolers. To all mothers of preschoolers 738-3226. Paulette Gay at 803-359-8515, ext. 124, or Tara Turner at
(birth- 6y/o) looking for other moms to connect with, 803-730-8279. Topics will include energy conservation,
com join our MOPS group! We have great speakers, •Blythewood Historical Society Established- horticulture, wildlife and many others.
fun activities and meaningful discussion. Registration: The Blythewood area now has its very own • Free Diabetes Support Group. Join us on the first
Feb 1st & 15th, 2011 @ 9:30am. Location: Columbia Historical Society – the newest Historical Society Tuesday of each month at the YMCA in Lake Carolina
Crossroads Northeast, 930 Longtown Road Columbia,SC in the State. Whether you just moved in or are from 7:00-8:30pm. Each month there will be a different
29229, Contact: mopsnortheast@yahoo.com for more “from” here, if you have an interest in the history speaker or resource -a time to learn new strategies, try
information. of this area the Society encourages you to join. new products and find resources. Open to the public,
The Society’s mission, as stated in its by-laws, and registration is not required. For more information,
•Samurai Karate Studio, 2000 Clemson Road, is “to protect, nurture and support the historical, email Maggie at diabetes29229@yahoo.com.
Suite # 9 (in the Piggly Wiggly shopping center), is pre-historical and cultural heritage of Blythewood • Toastmasters: Want to be a more persuasive and
hosting a FREE self defense workshop for women, through preservation, advocacy and education.” confident communicator? Would you like to perform
on Thursday, January 27, at 7:30pm. Classroom So if you have an interest in genealogy, the railroad better in your career with stronger leadership and
presentation will include: The 3 reasons women get influence, old maps, gathering oral histories, speaking skills? We can teach you this and so much
attacked, Attack indicators, What happens to the body preserving historical buildings, documenting more in a fun and supportive environment. Millennium
during attack, Power of your voice, and Common cemeteries or gravesites, developing educational Toastmasters Club meets on the 2nd, 4th & 5th
everyday items you can use to defend yourself. On programs for schools, sharing old photographs Wednesday of each month at CSC, Meeting Room
1L – 108, 10301 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC
the Mat training will include: Basics of striking and and more, the Society needs you as a member. Bi- 29016. For more info, please contact Robert Baukman,
kicking, How to break free from being grabbed, and monthly meetings will provide you an opportunity VP-PR, @ 803.333.5142. Visit the website: http://
Defense tactics against being choked from the front to learn about Blythewood and to contribute your www.orgsites.com/sc/millennium/
and behind, bear hugs and hair pulls. While this event knowledge to the Society and its members.The
is FREE, donations will be accepted to help with our Society will meet every other month, September • The American Legion Blythewood Post 191 meets the
Alabama project, where martial artists from all over through May of each year. Membership dues 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Blythewood
the country, meet in Greensboro, AL to help build a annual will be $25.00 per year for adults and Community Center located at 311 Blythewood Road,
Blythewood, SC. All veterans are welcomed to be a
house for a needy person, conduct free self defense $10.00 for students. Membership applications part of an organization that is making a difference in
workshops for the locals, as well as do martial arts are available at Town Hall and local businesses your community. If you need further information, please
demonstrations in the local schools. Space will be throughout Blythewood. For more information, contact Post Commander, Oscar Coward Jr. at 803-600-
limited to 30 women. Call today at 803-462-9425 or please visit the Society’s website at www. 7079 or email us at blythewood191@yahoo.com.
email at samuraikarate@bellsouth.net to register for blythewoodhistoricalsociety.com.
this event. All guests must register and will be asked •South Carolina Family And Community Leaders. Join
the SC Family and Community Leaders group in your area
to fill out a guest waiver to participate. •Larry Jeffers Post 195, Lugoff/Elgin American as we strive to strengthen families and local communities by
Legion and Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly promoting education and leadership programs on familes,
Email community happenings to: meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Elks Lodge - just behind finances, environment, health, nutrition, and food safety. For
the Masonic Hall on Jefferson Davis Highway. Join more info on Richland County FCL call 788-1282. Group
info@theblythewoodleader.com us at 6:30 for soup & cornbread before the meeting. meets at Blythewood (Fairlawn): Meets the Second Tuesday
For more information call Bill 803.438.8614. of each month at 12:00pm.
Page 4 • January 27, 2011 • The Blythewood Leader
Local Resident Competes in Music Competition ...And two shall become one...
The National Foundation
for Advancement named
Evan Clark, a freshman sax-
ophonist at The University
of South Carolina, a finalist
in its Young Artist Compe-
tition. Evan spent a week
in Miami, Florida work-
ing with top professional
musicians and competing
for up to $10,000 in prize
money. Evan flew from Mi-
ami to Columbus, Georgia
and competed for the Best
Saxophone player in the
Southeast, where he placed
first place. He will be going
to Milwaukee in March to
compete on a national level.
Evan is the son of Jerry Angela Anne Elliott of North Myrtle Beach and Russell Clint Frazier of Greenville were
and Lisa Clark of Blythe- married at the Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
wood and the grandson of The bride is the daughter of Senator and Mrs. Dick Elliott of North Myrtle Beach. She is a
Betty Price and Frances and graduate of Columbia College and The University of South Carolina School of Law. She is cur-
Evan Clark
Fletcher Ross. He is a 2010 rently obtaining a Masters degree in Business from Clemson University and is employed as an
graduate of Blythewood attorney with the Business and Construction Law Group, LLC in Greenville, South Carolina.
High School where he was a member of the band for four years and a drum The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stephen Good of Greer, South Carolina, and
major his junior and senior year. He is studying Music Performance at The Uni- the grandson of the late O. Edward Thigpen, Sr., and Mrs. Lillie B. Thigpen-Loner of Blythe-
versity of South Carolina. wood, South Carolina. He is a graduate of Clemson University and is employed as a mechani-
Congratulations Evan! cal engineer with Jacobs Engineering in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Churches in the community
Agape Worship Center Fair Lawn United Methodist Church New Hope International Ministries
Sunday Early Worship: 8:30am, Worship 11am Service: 9:00am, Sunday School: 10:15am Monday evenings, 7pm
424 Lee Rd., Columbia 9203 Wilson Blvd. Holiday Inn Express, Creech Rd., Blythewood
454-2373 • www.agapeworship.org 754-2070 803.708.4974
www.nhimcog.com
A More Excellent Way Ministry Final Authority Chrisitan Church
Sunday Service: 10:30am Wed. Bible Study: 7:00pm Sunday Service 10:00am • Thursday Bible Study 6:30pm New Kirk Presbyterian
245 Adams Road, Blythewood, 29016 420 E. McNulty Road 491 Langford Road, PO Box 456
834-4214 714-0761 Blythewood, SC 29016
www.amorexway.com • Nursery care available 803-754-7557 or 803-608-1484
Grace Cathedral www.newkirkpres.com • Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM
Columbia Crossroads Northeast Sunday School 10:00am • Worship 11:00am Wed. 7pm Nursery care and children’s church available
A New Church with an Ancient Mission 8017 Winnsboro Rd. • 754-4690
930 Longtown Road, Columbia, SC 29229 Village Church
Sunday Worship: 10am Web: www. Long Creek Church of Christ Sunday 9:00 & 10:30am
columbiacrossroadsne.org Email: info@ Sunday School 9am • Worship 10:15am & 6pm 574 Rimer Pond Road, Blythewood.
columbiacrossroadsne.org Wed. 7pm 419-0989 • Erik Estep
720 Longtown Road • 788-7997
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• Please join us in prayer and support of Darryl • The Hillclimbers Group of Trinity United Methodist
Andrews who is suffering with sinus cancer and will Church of Blythewood, SC will be sponsoring a day
undergo surgery at MUSC. Oak Grove UMC (1801
Cedar Creek Road) will host a soup fundraiser dinner to
help with medical expenses on Friday January 28, 2011
trip through Carolina Tours to Brookgreen Gardens
on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Everyone in the church
and community is invited regardless of age. The cost
Don’t Miss an
from 5-7:30pm. Anyone unable to attend but wishing
to make a donation may do so by mail to: Thomas Lever
121 Graddick Rd. Blythewood, SC 29016. Donations
of the trip is $89.00 per person and includes your
transportation, shopping at Pawley’s Island, lunch at
Murrell’s Inlet, ticket for guided tour of the gardens
Issue of The
may be made payable to Oak Grove UMC. and a Creek Excursion Boat Ride. Brochures may
• Love & Respect Video Marriage Conference
at VillageChurch. Men & women will learn
be obtained by calling Patricia Snipes (754-8278) or
Teresa Horton (622-7041 or 754-8060). The bus will
pick everyone up at Trinity United Methodist Church,
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Winnsboro. September 12, 2010 - May 2011. information. Bring a friend and join us for this fun trip!
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snacks provided. First Monday in each month, “
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To Kill A Mockingbird Opens at the Women Gather at Trinity UMC for Free Self-Defense Course: Spring Course
Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
Women of all ages gathered at Trin-
Harper Lee’s clas- ity United Methodist Church Satur-
sic novel To Kill A day January 22 to learn how to bet-
Mockingbird comes ter protect themselves in the event
to life on the stage someone attacks them. The Richland
of the Wood Audi- County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD)
torium at the Fine offers the free course available to
Arts Center of Ker- women and girls 16 years and older.
shaw County (FAC) 24 women participated in the course.
Thursday, January Others are already on a waiting list for
27 at 8:00 p.m. To a spring offering of the course at Trin-
Kill A Mockingbird ity. The date has not yet been set, but
runs through Janu- those wishing to sign up can call the Participant Sandy Hanna of Blythe- vant after a personal scare. “I took this
ary 30. Shows are church to reserve a spot. wood says, “I am taking this course class today because I was followed
at 8:00 p.m. nightly; RCSD instructors Sergeant Maria to prepare me for what might hap- at an area Wal-Mart and so I want to
with the Sunday Yturria and Victim Advocate Janet pen when I am out and about. I find know what to do in a bad situation.”
matinee set for 3:00 Price led women through the 4-hour it very informative and invigorating!” For more information on RCSD’s
p.m. Tickets are $15 course. The crime prevention pro- Blythewood High School senior Amy Women’s Self Defense course, visit
for adults and $10 gram offers specific techniques that Ferguson, 16, took the course Satur- www.rcsd.net or contact Lt. Heidi
for students, seniors and military. This production is spon- are designed to reduce the likelihood day “to be prepared for when I go off Scott of the Victims Services Unit
sored by Powers Funeral Home. Christopher Sergel’s play of becoming a victim- empowering to college in the fall and to be confi- at (803)576-3113 or hscott@rcsd.
adaptation of the classic novel is sure to be a hit, so get your women to recognize their strengths dent in bad situations.” Lexington net. To sign up for the spring class at
tickets today! and make sound decisions when faced High School senior Caitlin Shumann, Trinity UMC, call the church office at
Directed by Larry •See Mockingbird, Page 19 with potentially dangerous situations. 17, found the class particularly rele- (803)786-1637.
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• January 27, 2011 • The Blythewood Leader
My college roommate emailed me.
“How about writing a column about Our Changing Times: Number.”
Old Blue Eyes croons a beautiful
turning 65. A person’s life seems to be song filled with the magic of early
made up of ‘turning points’ expressed We’re More Than A Number romance. The lyrics evoke life’s in-
in age,” he wrote. “Becoming a teen- toxicating coming of age moments.
ager, turning 16, turning 18 and what for many a man and his hearing aids, stair lifts, “When I was seventeen, it was a very
that entails, turning 21, 40, 65, and so family. and more. The other good year. It was a very good year for
forth.” While you and I are day I got an email from city girls who lived up the stair with all
He’s right. Life is but a series of turn- keenly aware of pivotal The Scooter Store. It that perfumed hair and it came undone
ing points. Turning 18 meant I had to ages and turning points, promised to help me when I was twenty-one.”
sign up for the draft. Turning 21 be- never forget that mar- with my mobility. Nev- Bob Seger, that aging blue-collar
stowed legal adulthood on me where- keters track our num- er mind the fact that I rocker, sings for the working man.
upon I blundered through my twenties bers. Forget having a run a mile or more “Feel Like A Number” echoes the sen-
making one calamitous mistake after name. Your age does many days. timents of the working man caught up
another. I remember when my 40th more to identify you The marketers of in the vast machinery of society. “To
birthday arrived, I felt old. It wouldn’t than anything. goods and services see Ma Bell I’m just another phone, to
last, it couldn’t last, because I’ve always When I graduated us as a number and that teachers I’m just another child, to IRS
been maddeningly immature. from high school insur- number is, of course, I’m just another file ... I’m just another
We see turning points aplenty. Mar- ance agents descended our age. Because of statistic on a sheet ... and I feel like a
riage, moves, the birth of children, di- on me in droves. One Tom Poland my age, someone number.”
vorces, the loss of loved ones, and the boring fellow after an- Columnist somewhere sees me as Well, the truth is we all are num-
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beginning and end of careers. other sat down with me a fellow ready to race bers thanks to something called de-
Other turning points come as they to leaf through a note- round the store in a mographics: “He’s a 65, college-edu-
may. Some you welcome; some you book ... “And when you die, your fam- mobility scooter packed with Depends. cated, Caucasian male who owns two
greet with anxious ambivalence. I re- ily will appreciate your having had this That Scooter Store email, by the way, cars.” “She’s a Hispanic single mom,
member sitting around a small TV in policy all your life.” tips me off that those in my generation aged 23 to 36.”
Athens, Georgia, December 1, 1969, When I turned 50, AARP flooded me have not kept themselves in shape. One number, your age, gives you an
with college roommates. We watched, with membership offers, something I All this number-aging turning point identity whether you want it to or not.
on edge, as the numbers were drawn for did not want to do. C’mon! Joining business brings two songs to mind: Now stir in your gender, race, educa-
the first Selective Service draft lottery AARP really means you’re old! Really Frank Sinatra’s “It Was A Very Good
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child can accumulate 60 minutes of DVDs. Today, they are easily found range. If your child is between the great choices and frozen fruits and
activity. and there are choices to appeal to 85th and 95th percentile, your child vegetables often are a great value.
It is important to have an accu- every age and fitness level. DVD is considered overweight. If your •Eat whole grain breads and cere-
rate picture of how active your child players have come down in price and child is above the 95th percentile, als 90 percent of the time. Read the
is during a typical day. The average they are widely available. Having your child is obese. Seek advice from label to be certain that whole wheat
How Can I Help My Child Stay Active During Winter? American gets between 2,000 and the DVDs on hand makes it easier to your health care provider if you need flour (or another whole grain) is the
3,000 steps per day. I encourage the get a good workout on days when it help managing your child’s weight. number one ingredient on the list.
you can help your child avoid many use of a pedometer so that you can is too cold or wet to be outside. Check this link for more informa- •Aim for 26 grams of fiber per
health problems this season and track how many steps you take. The Make daily activity a priority. tion about your child’s Body Mass day.
throughout the years. Centers for Disease Control recom- Limit sedentary activities such as Index (BMI): •Limit fried foods to no more
Get Moving mends striving to take 10,000 steps television and electronic games. http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/ than once per week and try to avoid
Encourage your child to get an per day. If your child has a favorite ath- usefultools/l/bl_bmi_calc them. Avoid fast food meals.
hour of physical activity every day. I wear a pedometer every day lete, talk with your child about the Healthy Eating •Cook with non-stick cook-
There are so many things we can do and even with all of the walking I do effort athletes must make to stay fit. In our Healthy Lifestyles Clinic, ing spray and salt-free seasoning
to keep active, even when it is cold in the course of my day while seeing The National Football League (NFL) we focus on all factors that play a blends. You’ll get great flavor with-
outdoors. patients, taking the stairs and walk- launched a campaign called “Play role in obesity. Family support is an out extra fat and sodium.
Getting 60 minutes of physi- ing to various places in the hospital, 60” in 2007 to encourage children to important factor in helping children •Try a new type of seafood each
Fatima Cody Stanford,
cal activity is the national recom- I only get about 6,000 steps. get 60 minutes of exercise every day. to succeed with developing healthy week to get variety in your protein
M.D., M.P.H.
Internal Medicine/Pediat- mendation of the Department of In order to reach 10,000 steps and The American Academy of Pediatrics eating habits and making good sources. You may discover some new
rics Chief Resident Health and Human Services. The to get some aerobic activity, I work supports the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” choices throughout their lives. family favorites.
Palmetto Health great news is that the 60 minutes of out before I come to work. Making campaign and other educational ef- There are many healthy options •If healthy choices are not avail-
Children’s Hospital activity does not have to be done in a conscious effort to engage in 30 forts to get children moving. available in the supermarket. Here able in at school, switch to packing
USC School of Medicine one session. You can break the hour minutes of activity at aerobic inten- Know where your child falls on are some tips for selecting the lunches. You will save money and
into four or six shorter segments to sity will help you and your family to the growth chart. If your child is healthiest foods: have more control over what your
By teaching your child to use two fit it into your busiest days. By being achieve your daily step goals. between the 3rd and 85th percen- •Keep lots of fruits and vegetables
tools – activity and proper nutrition, active in 10–15-minute bursts, your I’m a big proponent of fitness tile, they are in the normal weight on hand – fresh and frozen are both •See Active Page 18
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Unless you have been locked in a
closet for the past few weeks, you
as well not
exist. To a
Fresh Frozen Kid wet. Since
the kid
and ice that stomach will be as frozen
as an IRS agent’s heart. Only thirty or
might have noticed that something SAHD, that would be needs to stay warm, forty thousand dollars worth of hospital
horrible and nefarious has occurred in wonderful. they will likely have on treatments will return the kid to health.
South Carolina. That’s correct, it has Now before you think several layers of clothes Health being a relative term. Supposing
snowed. Not once but twice as of this that I’m not excited that are now wet. So that that you skirt hypothermia of the intes-
writing. Perhaps the most terrible thing about snow and that I’m will be a set of thermals, tines, you will still have a runny nose to
that can ever happen to a Stay At Home just a curmudgeon, let a sweatshirt, two pairs clean up after for a week. That’s almost
Dad is snow. Not for reasons that you me assure you that you of jeans, a coat, two as much fun as the laundry. You might
may be thinking, such as the cold, or the are right. While snow pairs of socks, mittens, see if you can get a belt holster for your
roof collapsing from 20 tons of frozen may seem fun to some hat and scarf. That’s for tissue box. The box will not leave your
global warming, but from outdoor ac- lunatics and people who each kid. That’s a load side until fireworks go on sale again.
tivity. still have their Yugo, to of laundry for each kid.
You see, nothing makes a kid want to us normal SAHD’s snow See how much fun this So next time the weatherman pre-
play outside like 5 or 6 inches of solid is just more work. It’s at Brian Cooper is already? dicts snow just think of what is really
hypothermia piled up in temperatures least one whole load of Columnist The other consider- coming: a frozen flood. Not that the
bcooper@theblythewoodleader.com
so cold that you swear you can see time laundry every time the ation is the hospital stay. weatherman will be right, there’s a bet-
slow down. Because here in South Car- kid steps foot outside. Not for the broken leg ter chance for a snowball in...well you
olina where it hardly ever snows (be- This is because snow is just frozen wa- from the freak sledding accident. Not understand. It’s not six inches of snow,
cause God loves us) children get excit- ter. What reasonable parent lets their for the broken arm from slipping on the it’s six inches of rain that will slowly
ed about something that only exists to kid play in the rain when it’s literally ice. Instead, it’s for the frostbite of the make your yard into a marsh and make
them in their story books and on televi- freezing? Then they build snow forts, stomach after your kid eats five pounds you into a raving lunatic. Is this really
sion. It’s a mythical substance that they which is like climbing into a tub of ice of snow. It is a proven fact that kids put what they mean by walking in a winter
never actually get to see, like a unicorn water. I’ll not get into building a pile of EVERYTHING into their mouth. Why wonderland? I don’t think so. Now if
or a leprechaun or an honest politician. frozen water, and calling it a snowman! would snow be any different? After a you will excuse me, I need to bring my
To a kid in South Carolina, snow might All this frivolity is just making things four course meal of snow, snow, snow, daughter in from the snow.
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K&A Automotive
The old shop The new shop
Back in Business
When Keith Poston closed K & A Automotive
for business at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28th,
he never would have guessed he would live the
next 4 months in a nightmare. At 12:12 a.m.
Sunday, August 29th, Keith received a phone
call that no business owner wants to receive:
“Mr. Poston, your shop is on fire.” That’s right,
the business he started almost 20 years ago with
a small amount of money and a big dream, was
up in flames. Talk about the longest night in
history; the drive from Ridgeway to Covenant
Road in Forest Acres, (where the shop is locat-
ed), the sight of firefighters still extinguishing
flames upon arrival, he sat outside the door of
his livelihood for hours after the firefighters and
police left him there to do whatever comes next.
“Whatever comes next:” a question that has
consumed Keith’s thoughts the last 4 months
as he has watched, waited, grieved, mulled, and
slowly anticipated the month, week and now the Keith Poston and his son, Taylor
day he can open for business again.
The time has come for K & A Automotive, Inc. to announce it’s Grand Re-Opening Monday, which
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•Salt can with an under car blast at Warm water on cold glass Lost Beagle Dogs
a car wash. is not the best combination.
One is a year old
From Page 3 Here’s the other down Although I’m sure the glass
female, tri-color
side though… Say you run it companies will be glad to see
But you see, here in the through a car wash then drive you do it. Run the car with with floppy ears..
south a little salt is even around. You pick more salt the defroster on full to pre- goes by the name
worse than up north, we right back up. Unfortunately, heat the glass before head- of Izzy. Has a lav-
have something that is usu- it will need to be washed ing into a wash. Some of the ender collar with
ally MISSING from our often… very often… like, more spry and engineering Pet Med tag and
cars that the northern units every-day-often. So don’t readers here could save a few the other is a three
have… undercoating! Only waste the money on the big bucks with car ramps and the year old male, Rusty brown and kinda on the heavy-
a small percentage of our super-duper-ultra-sanctified- garden hose. Just think ahead side, goes by the name of Bubba. He has a bright blue
cars have that thick black tar testified-cleaned-by-the- a little bit about the water run collar with a pet med tag...Both dogs were lost Saturday, January 15 on Syrup
like coating under the car to hand-of-GOD car wash. Get off. Your driveway might not Mill Road in Blythewood.
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Television Trivia of the ‘80’s Word Search
Questions: (Answers in the next edition) Y V T W V M B B M Y Z I H Z Y F D J D Q M G Q U X S V W X W
1. What was the name of the older brother on
Happy Days? A P T B N Z F W U W M U N M N I U X D H N N Y G N Q G A U O
2. What was the name of the principal on Saved
W N X R N J L Y C L Q N A C I E H F Z Y R Z Q O J K W K F N
By the Bell?
3. What was the name of the castle that gave C D U D X Q T C E D S L N P Y K X J Q Y W O I J W Q I R V U
He-Man his powers?
4. On M*A*S*H, what was Walter ‘Radar’ T Y W O F N X Q P A Y M E N T P D N F L X T P Y O F G N J Q
O’Reilley’s home town?
5. What did Archie Bunker on ‘All In The Family’ Q V T D A K E Z N G R T N I R V U Y O V C I Y G W W R Q N E
call his son-in-law Mike?
X A N G O M V L S G T B J S E C F N B U D I S F A X D S A N
Last Issue Answers:
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1. What Georgia town did the first Dukes of Hazzard
episodes take place? Covington, Ga. L F T C U D Y N H F S U X S O S F E A G U G I S O V B C Z L
2. What was the name of the Other short-lived spinoff
of “Three’s Company?” “Three’s a Crowd” U B N W R A F M N N C W S H R V D X V D O L Y D T F R T Y U
3. What was the name of the home that Sofia Patrillo
lived in before moving in with her daughter on the D I U D E Y K O S S I N N T P V O K N T I O I E M A H X E A
Golden Girls? Shady Pines
4. What Show did the Simpsons first appear? The Tracy J K O A I U Q L A R E D E F M V Q U X N M Q Z A H N T B U P
Ullman Show
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the Family
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Diversity and Mystery What I enjoyed the ings. fathom how much use I feel at home within a mat-
most though was seeing The artist works that could get out of a ketchup ter of moments. But the
ural habitat. The best way all the exquisite art that took my breath away be- bottle that large. best way to try and under-
to discover the mystery the St. Louis Art Museum longed to Andy Warhol. The world is full of un- stand the mysteries in our
that is other people is to held within its pristine As I looked at a series of answered questions and lives is to explore the di-
get to know the one place doors. I was a little sur- similar prints with differ- mysteries that will most verse regions, and observe
where they feel the most prised to find some of the ent colors, I realized that likely never be solved. its inhabitants.
safe and at home. most superb pieces of art Andy Warhol was one of There are some people we Although I may under-
Recently I had the op- I have had ever viewed. my favorites, not just be- will never understand, and stand Kim a little more
portunity to visit one of I saw one of my favorite cause of his attention to others we will be able to now, I guess how much
my dearest friends in her painter’s, Claude Monet’s detail and extreme color predict their every move. ketchup fits in the world’s
hometown. My friend, work, Water Lilies. Claude schemes, but because he There are some places that largest ketchup bottle will
Madison Cooke Kim was born and raised Monet is one of my favor- was the first person bril- we will never feel at home be just another mystery for
Columnist in St. Louis, Missouri. ite painters because his liant enough to make mil- at and others that we will me to fathom.
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•Mockingbird haunts me and, at the same
time, forces me to reflect
Blythewood Academy Students Tour
Court House
BMS Takes Honors
From Page 7 upon where we were, where
we are and where we still
Hembree, To Kill A Mock- need work in terms of racial,
ingbird is set in Alabama gender and socioeconomic
during the Great Depression discrimination. What a joy
and follows the journey of to be able to explore this re-
Jem and Scout Finch, whose ality in my lifetime.”
father has been appointed The cast features: Cassie
to defend Tom Robinson, a Gibson as Scout, Nicholas
black man framed for a crime Perry as Jem, Steve Reeves
he didn’t commit. As the tri- as Atticus, and Max High-
al progresses, Jem and Scout smith as Tom. The cast also
witness their community in includes Rosalind Watson,
a tense tug of war between Denise Pearman, Julie Mc-
justice and racism. This Callum, Margie Smith, Ms. Belt’s Community Works class from Richland
timeless classic compels us Raymond Morris, Andrew Two’s Blythewood Academy visited the Richland
From Left to right: Jessica Fox, Valerie Miller, Lillie
to take an honest look at our Spencer, John Carrington, County Court House in December. The students
Buschmann, Anthony Richards, Nicole Schuldes.
nation’s past and our moral Phil Markert, Unique Miller, toured the court house and watched a court session. The team placed 1st, for the 2nd year in a row, in this
responsibility to each other. Abbie Pearman, Paul Cov- The judges spoke with the students afterward. The year’s South Carolina Future City Competition.
Harper Lee found instant ington, Jason Pulaski, Bill class has been working with The South Carolina Bar
fame after To Kill a Mock- Funderburk, Alex Trznadel Related Education Program. Blythewood Middle School took home top honors
ingbird was published in and Joe Hudson. The set is at the SC Regional National Engineers Week Future
1960. The novel was show-
ered with literary awards,
designed by Andy Mills,
with lighting and sound de-
•Number advantages of breast en-
hancements, complete
City Competition Saturday, January 22 on the cam-
pus of USC Aiken. This is the second year in a row
including the Pulitzer Prize sign by Bryant Herring. The From Page 9 with before and after Blythewood Middle has taken the prize and will be
for Fiction in 1961. stage manager is Sharon photos. Interesting it was representing SC at the national finals during Nation-
“How exciting and chal- Noeltner. tion, residence, socio- but I declined the offer. al Engineering Week, February 18-22, 2011. This
lenging to present To Kill Audience members economic status, income, Now and then I get engineering competition for middle school students
A Mockingbird, one of the should be aware that the job status, religion, mari- an offer to buy a burial asks them to create a city of the future. Students cre-
most profound novels ever show contains adult content tal status, what you own, plot. When you begin to ate a computer model of their city, a physical model,
written,” says Hembree. and language. your language, and mo- get burial plot offers in and present their model to panels of expert judges.
“With a very famous film For more information bility, and shrewd mar- your mailbox you know They are also required to write an essay each year
version and an even more or for tickets, call 803-425- keters get a good idea of you’re headed for one focused on a specific theme, this year it was to cre-
famous novel already exist- 7676 extension 300 or visit who you are. And here heck of a turning point ate a reliable and effective biomedical product for
ing, the challenge is in cre- the FAC website at www. come the telemarketer all right. The point of no a future population in our city. BMS also won the
ating a new reality for local fineartscenter.org. The Fine calls, junk mail, and return. But that’s okay. award for Excellence in Biomedical Engineering,
performers and audiences, Arts Center of Kershaw spam. They don’t always I’ll be a number no more this year’s theme. Presenting team members: Lil-
using the uniqueness of live County is located at 810 hit the mark though. nor will junk mail, spam- lie Buschmann, 8th grade, Valerie Miller, 8th grade,
theatre as the entry point. Lyttleton Street in Camden. Marketers make comi- mers, and telemarketers and Anthony Richards, 7th grade. Teacher sponsors:
As a 50-year old native Box office hours are Mon- cal mistakes now and bother me anymore. For Jessica Fox and Nicole Schuldes. Engineer Mentor:
Southerner, growing up in a day through Wednesday and then. A few weeks ago I, my friends, will have Steven King. The Future City national finals will be
small rural town before in- Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and I got some eye-opening reached the ultimate held at the Hyatt Regency - Capitol Hill, Washing-
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Staff and Students Plant Tree in Honor of Missed and Remembered
Edward Owens
Michael Brown’s Memory at BMS The funeral service for Edward Owens, fishing at Lake Wateree with Clark. He always
83, of Blythewood, was held 10 o’clock, had projects going on up at the lake and stayed
Thursday, January 13, 2011, at Pine View busy helping Bobbie next door. He loved the
Baptist Church, 111 Pine View Church Rd, Carolina Gamecocks, traveling and going on
Blythewood. Officiating was his nephews, cruises. His hobbies included woodworking,
The Rev. Johnny Dickinson, The Rev. Jerry fishing and boating at his Lake Wateree home.
Barlowe, The Rev. Mikki Corley Gay, and Pas- He was the“grill”sergeant and gracious host to
tor Jacob Helsley. Interment followed in the countless friends and family. Many youngsters
church cemetery with full military honors. learned to ski and tube behind his old Evinrude
The family received friends following the boat with Eddie watching from the bank grin-
service in the church fellowship hall. Shives ning and cheering them all the while flipping
Funeral Home assisted the family. Memori- burgers and bar-be-queing chicken.
als may be made to the Breath of Life Lutheran Church, PO Box 565, Left behind to cherish his memory, are his loving daughters, Mary
Michael Brown
Blythewood, SC 29016. Ellen “Bo” (Larry) Corley, Deborah McNair, Jeannie (Sammy) Blume of
Michael Brown, 6th Grade student at Blythewood Middle School, passed away Mon- Mr. Owens was born November 20, 1927, in Highland Home, Blythewood; grandchildren, Mikki (Bob) Gay, Chris (Sharon) Corley, Phil
day, January 3, 2011, evening. The family informed BMS of his passing Tuesday, Janu- Alabama, the 6th child of Charlie and Loduski White Owens. He went McNair, Jr. and Todd McNair, Gina (Josh) Akey, Mandy (John) Stafford,
ary 4, 2011, morning and they proceeded to meet with his classmates throughout the home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 10, 2011. At the age of Billy (Jennifer) Mosley and Kathy Morrison; 12 great grandchildren;
day and began to offer grief counseling services. The connect ed message went out 17, Eddie chose to start his life adventure by enlisting in the US Army. sister-in-law, Pearl Owens of Alabama; nieces, Daisy (Johnny) Dickin-
Tuesday night and Wednesday morning to the Blythewood Middle School families. He saw duty overseas in Europe and Korea, and served in WW II and son, Frances (Jerry) Barlowe, Joanie Maddox, Eula Pearl Nolan, Sherry
The school had a moment of silence in Michael’s Honor as the news of his passing was the Korean Conflict. Retiring in 1966, after 23 years of unfaltering love (Larry) Allen and Jancie Hunt of Indiana; and 3 nephews, Glen Owens,
shared with the rest of the student body on Wednesday. and honor to the United States of America, Eddie then pursued careers Douglas Owens, R.D. “Junior” (Sandra) Owens, Jr., all of Alabama; 5
BMS also offered an advisor/advisee time through their BOLT (Blythewood’s Own and retirements with both the SC Forestry Commission and the City of great nephews and great nieces; Ex-wife, Jennie G. Owens Martin of
Lifeskill Training) time, so the lesson was catered toward the grieving process and cop- Columbia. Blythewood. In addition to his parents, Eddie was preceded in death by
ing with the loss. Michael’s classmates spent the week making cards for the family He met and married Jennie Lee Gunter Mosley in Blythewood siblings, Janie Owens, Eula Hunt, Leota Owens, R.D. Owens, Tommy D.
and celebrating his impact on the community. A tree dedication ceremony was held in where they lived and raised their four children. He also helped organize Owens; son, Lloyd Allen Mosley, Sr; grandson, L.A. Mosley, Jr. of Blythe-
Michael’s Honor, and students were encouraged to think of Michael’s infectious smile and carry out weekend horse rides and trail rides in the Blythewood wood; granddaughter, Nancy Scott McNair.
every time they passed a magnolia tree- whether it be here at school, a grandparent’s area. His support and generosity to family, friends and strangers will
backyard, or years down the road. After all his retirements Eddie spent his leisure time visiting with never be matched, as no one did it better. He loved his family dearly
“We know that he would want us to think of him....and smile.”-Heli Shelley, M. Ed. Les at the VFW, talking to his buddies Eddie Coker and Mr. Abbott, and and was always there for everyone.
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Killian Community Club Goes on a Basket Brigade to alternative minimum tax (AMT). Municipal bonds may have original issue discount.
During the challenging winter months,
our ever-growing population of seniors must To invest in tax-free bonds, call or visit your local
decide between food or heat.The gift of a food financial advisor today.
basket can be a great help, particularly during
Chris Jewett ASK ABOUT AN INSURANCE NEEDS ANALYSIS.
the holiday season. That’s why on a cold, wet 135 Blythewood Road
Saturday morning of December 18, a group Suite F
of Killian citizens, Deputy Lance Adams and Blythewood, SC 29016
Deputy Garo Brown of the Richland County Chris Jewett
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and Gregory Gable, a Langford Road Elementary needy seniors from the members networking in the
student (and Elaine Keller’s nephew), gathered at 104 community and through Richland County Sheriff’s 135 Blythewood Road
Joe Apree Circle to prepare to spread some holiday Department’s Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Precious Suite F
cheer to local seniors who have been identified as Elderly) program. Blythewood, SC 29016
needing assistance this holiday season. Monies for the food basket items are raised via 803-754-0277
Members of the Killian Community Club cheerfully monthly member dues and an annual fundraiser, wood community and the surrounding Columbia
prepared 115 food baskets filled with a frozen turkey, where each member is required to sell 100 raffle tick- area. The club provides: • an annual Senior Citizen
boxed stuffing mix, gravy mix, a bag of rice, a bag of ets (a total of 3,000 tickets). Three prizes are raffled Breakfast, free of charge, for needy senior citizens
beans, various canned vegetables, and a fresh fruit
medley. The operation was well-planned, with mem-
during this fundraising event.
Killian Community Club has an Entertainment
wishing to attend;• Christmas baskets to seniors in oriental furniture
need of help each Christmas; • various services, such
bers reviewing their lists and checking them twice as Committee that coordinates purchasing and picking as lawn maintenance, to local seniors unable to per- & gifts
they loaded their vehicles and Richland County Sher- up of the food items for the baskets. The frozen tur- form these tasks; and • check-ins for local seniors to • Money Trees • Vases • Lucky Bamboos
iff’s deputies’ vehicles with food baskets topped with keys are purchased from Caughman’s Meats and the ensure they are safe or need any type of help. • Mother-of-Pearl • Pictures • Screens
Christmas cards for their appointed seniors. remaining basket items are purchased from Thomas The Killian Community Club currently has about
As the cars and trucks were loaded, members joy- & Howard Company, all at discounted prices. The 25 members and meets monthly (every third Satur- • Furniture • Clothing
fully drove off to deliver food baskets. The purpose plastic clothes baskets in which the food is delivered day), 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., at 104 Joe Apree Circle in
of delivering the food baskets is to not only provide are purchased from various local vendors. However, it Blythewood.
nutritional food to seniors during the holiday season, is becoming more difficult to find someone willing to If you are interested in joining the Killian Com-
but to keep the seniors connected with the commu- donate or sell these in bulk. munity Club, know a senior in need, or would like
nity. The seniors are very appreciative of the holiday The Killian Community Club members are com- to support the club, contact Tim Cannon, President,
food baskets and they also enjoy the company. The mitted to showing compassion to our seniors in need (803) 447-4647, or John Campbell, Vice President,
visits with them, though only for a few minutes, re- and are making an impact and a difference in our (803) 466-9682. Membership is by application and
ally brightened their day. These seniors benefit from community- one life at a time. committee review, which includes interviewing ap-
the visits because KCC members reach out and touch The Killian Community Club was established in plicants. President Tim Cannon said there is main 1945 Decker Blvd. (803)
them. KCC members benefit from the home visits be-
cause they enjoy a sense of helping the community.
1995. It was formed as a non-profit organization to
provide support for the senior citizens of the Blythe-
membership requirement, “You must love senior
citizens. That’s what we’re all about.”
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•Sisterhood the roller derby team because
of the diversity of the team
From Page 1 members. “There’s a common
misconception about roller
derby,” LaTonya said. “People
stereotype roller derby women as being from a lower socioeco-
nomic status and as being loud, obnoxious and wanting to fight.
But the truth of the matter is that there are women from all walks
of life on the team. There are lawyers, professionals, military, col-
lege students and even mother/daughter teams. And the great
thing about it is that even though we may hit each other on the
rink, we are all still friends.”
According to these ladies, roller derby works great as a stress re-
liever. “Some members have been victims of abuse,” said LaTonya,
“and becoming a member of the team has allowed them to begin
to believe in themselves. We all find out that we have strengths we
didn’t even know existed.”
Being a member of the Columbia QuadSquad requires that the
The Columbia QuadSquad
team members pay dues and purchase all of their equipment. “We
buy our own gear, and we pay for our own travel,” Melissa said. “Ticket Jamil Road, Columbia, SC. Doors open at 4:00 pm and the B-team bout Admission to the event is $10 in advance and $12 at the door, while
sales allow us to contribute to local charities, and we choose a charity starts at 4:30 p.m. The main event begins at 6:00pm. The event features children 10 and under are admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased
in the community to give part of the proceeds. The remainder of the beer sales from The Whig and concessions. in advance from any rollergirl, 2G’s Clothing in Five Points, The Whig
proceeds goes back into the league to keep it running.” With an undefeated 2010 season, CQS is hoping to start off the sea- or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com. Admission includes
Even though roller derby forms friendships and a sisterhood son with another win. Also with something to prove, the Miss B-havers, access to the after party at The Wild Hare, 5122 Bush River Road, Co-
among all of the Roller Derby Association, it is most definitely a very a junior varsity team of Columbia QuadSquad, will have its first bout lumbia, SC.
competitive sport. With six Roller Derby teams in South Carolina, the of the season against the newly formed Appalachian Rollergirls from The Columbia QuadSquad is a skater owned and operated, all-female,
Columbia QuadSquad has been state champions for the past two Boone, NC. flat-track roller derby league based in Columbia, SC. The team’s mission
years. The upcoming bout will be highlighting the charity Rolling Read- is to promote sportswomanship, female empowerment and community
The women of the Columbia QuadSquad roller derby league invite ers. Rolling Readers of the Midlands is a non-profit organization that consciousness through activities, events and charity involvement. For
you to their “Winter Wonder Jam” bout against the New River Valley encourages a love of reading among children through our read aloud more information about the Columbia QuadSquad, please visit www.
Rollergirls of Blacksburg, VA Saturday, January 29, at Jamil Temple, 206 program, book give-aways, and tutoring. columbiaquadsquad.com.
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will sell for $25. Only used service, private country For Rent-Blythewood.
several times. Almost New. Small mahogany dunk & area. Close to district 2 bus 2BR, 1BA, kitchen, LR,
Call 803-438-2434. Leave phyffe coffee table $ 75.00, stop. $975/mo, $600 sec. Father’s
Stove/Refrig., Central H/A, Day - June 17th
antique walnut desk with Father’s Day -
storage shed, large deck, June 17th!
message. dep. Available Feb. 1. 803-
box joint drawers $ 225.00, 754-2995. ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC
W/D Conn., water/garbage
ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC
Bad Boy Comm. Zero Turn 60”
mower, less than 50 hrs. use,
1850’s solid cherry hall tree
area. $600/mo plus $400Electric$74 & up
service, private country
Electric
GUITARS Guitars
Electric Guitars • Acoustic Guitars
$ 355.00, Danner mahogany For Rent-Exit 27, Blythewood, GUITARS
Acoustic Guita
extra blade incl. $4495, 44” Zero revolving goods case dated sec. dep. 803-754-2995.
Acoustic Guitars
Mandolins • Banjos$29 & up
21 acres, 3BR house, 2 acre pond
Turn Cub Cadet Z-Force mower,
new 26 hp motor, $2495. 803-
12-10-1877 $ 595.00 Call
803-753-1937.
loaded w/fish, hunt deer, very FOR RENT: Commercial
• Violins
private, deck on front & rear of $
29 $
74
753-1937.
FOR SALE: 6 boxes of yard house overlooking pond. 1.2 miles
property, 152 1/2 Blythewood
Road- in the town up& of29$
& up
Amps
Drums • $&74 • Accessories & up
up
Tires w/rims & lug nuts, set of sale items, 2 containers of to I-77, Rich 2 schools, $1100/mo Blythewood. Call 803-960-
CAMDEN CAMDEN PAWN 803-425-57
4, Goodyear #275/60R17. $600. old bottles, handicap items plus full dep. Call 803-261-9783 4071 or 803-754-2317.
Call between 4-8pm. 803-419- (chair, walker, cain, etc.). for appt. 411 Rutledge St.
411 RutlCredit)
(next to SAFE edge St.
PAWN DOWNTOWN 411 Rutledge St.
425-572
(Next to SAFE Credit)
7966. $200 for all. Call 803-735-
8917.
FOR SALE- 1 acre of land with Services (next to SAFE Credit) DOWNTOWN 425-5727
803-425-5727 (803) 425-5727
Camden 411 Rutledge St., Camden
Seasoned fire wood for sale.
house, 2BR, 1BA, LR, DR,
Call Jabo at 803-348-7733. Piano Lessons offered by
Follow the Leader- small sunroom, small room for
This year’s shelled pecans for The Blythewood office or computer room on classically trained pianist.
$40/month for weekly lessons. Pawn (Next to SAFE Credit)
sale. Quart or gallon. Call 803-
438-1604.
Leader
Springvale Rd, Lugoff. $26,000.
Call 803-351-9862 Register at 803-834-4214. www.camdenpawn.com 803-425-5727
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Four Seasons Furniture and Mattress Gallery Family Owned and Operated
60 Day Tax Refund Extra $avings $ale Throw Blankets:
Layaway Plan
Available Storewide 20-40% OFF Durable, Soft, Warm
12 styles to choose from:
Queen Ma ress Sets Lamps $39.95
$299 and up 50% OFF
2 Piece Living Room Groups 3 Piece Area Rugs
(includes Sectionals)
$699 and up $59.95
7 Piece All Wood Bedroom Groups
$999 and up
Open Monday through Saturday:
10am-7pm
135-A Blythewood Road
(next to IGA) 803-691-6804
Rick Williams Auto Sales
1990 Isuzu Low Rider, new motor, nice rims $1650
CUSTOMIZED GOLF CARTS 2004 Pontiac Sunfire, 130K miles $2995
CLUB EZGO 2000 Toyota Corolla, auto $2495
2003 Volkswagon Passat, 112K miles $4500
1999 Chevy Malibu, 145K miles $2150
1997 Acura CL, 163K miles $3000
2004 Ford Focus, 115K miles $3100
1994 Ford Taurus Police Special, 55K miles $1895
2002 Mercury Sable $2500
1995 Toyota Sienna LE $2775
Golf Cart 6, 8, & 12 Volt Batteries: Best Prices Around! 2003 Nissan Pathfinder $8500
Excellent Golf Cart Service Department! All cars qualify for a 3 month or 3,000 miles warranty, we pay half of
the cost of the warranty...
Parts and Repairs Available!
4 Wheelers Dirt Bikes Mopeds
FIREWORKS
Blythewood Road
S Hwy 21 N
Sold
Hwy 34
Year Round Rick Williams
100’s of S U.S. #1 N
items!
772 Highway 1 South, Lugoff 803-408-1522 803-572-1832
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