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County property tax records now onlineCharles WarnerEditor

UNION COUNTY — Online access to all of its property tax data could help make the county more attractive to busi-ness and industry accord-ing to Union County Assessor Susan Hanvey.

In a report to Union County Council ear-lier this week, Hanvey announced that, as of Tuesday, all the county’s property tax data in now accessible online through the Union County Assessor website.

“It has all our prop-erty tax records which includes general informa-tion, ownership, assessed values, previous owner-ship, acreage, house square footage, etc.” Hanvey said. “It can be accessed through Union County’s website which is countyofunion.org.”

Hanvey said that with their property tax data

online, property owners can now access it from their homes or busi-nesses without coming to her office as they had to in the past. She said the site has a number of features that makes it easier to look up the information and even point out any problems with what’s online.

“Where you used to have to come in and look at our property cards you now have the same information online,” Hanvey said. “You have the option of looking it up by ownership name, property address, and tax map number. It will bring that record up that you’re sending for. There’s a function called ‘Map It,’ you click on that and it takes you to the actual aerial photography and property lines. You can print it out.

“There’s a feedback section where if you find any errors, anything

that doesn’t function properly that’s the way to notify us,” she said. “That way we can get it to the right person to straighten it out.”

She said having prop-erty tax data online could also make the county more attractive to new business and industry.

“One of my biggest hopes for this is on the economic side, for Union County to benefit eco-nomically,” Hanvey said. “Companies interested in coming to Union County can now do their research without coming in to the office. It’s been told to me if you don’t have these online services compa-nies just pass you over.”

Hanvey said that Union County is one of the last counties in South Carolina to get its property tax data online. She said that even with constant inquiries by the state, it was more than a decade before the county

was able to move forward with the process.

“We are not the very last county in South Carolina to have an online service, but we are one of the last few,” Hanvey said. “We’ve been asked for at least the last 10 years when this

would take place, when we would get our proper-ty tax information online. It wasn’t until 2011 that the county was able to come with the funds.”

Even though it wasn’t until 2011 that the coun-ty was able to allocate

the necessary funds to begin putting the infor-mation online, Hanvey said the process actually began in 2010.

“We actually started the process by looking

Charles Warner|Daily TimesThis aerial map of Walmart is part of the online service now provided by the Union County Assessor’s Office. All county property tax data is now online and can accessed through the Union County website at countyofunion.org

Charles WarnerEditor

UNION — A collision between a van and a bicycle Friday morning left one person dead.

L/Cpl Billy Elder of the S.C. Highway Patrol said that the accident occurred around 9:20 a.m. on U.S. 176 near Oak Grove Road. Elder the accident involved a 2003 Chevrolet van and a bicycle. He said the van and the bicycle were both traveling south on U.S. 176 when the collision occurred.

Elder said the driver of the bicycle was taken to Spartanburg Regional where he later died from his injuries.

The driver of the van, whom Elder identified as Charles L. Wright, 75, 592 Green Acres Road, Gaffney, was not injured.

Elder declined to identify the driver of the bicycle as did Union County Coroner William Holcombe pending notification of the next of kin.

The accident is still under investigation.

Editor Charles Warner can be reached at 864-427-1234, ext. 14, or by email at [email protected].

Man killed Friday in collision between van and bicycle

Middle school teachers undergo STEM Academy trainingDerik VanderfordStaff Writer

UNION — As the school year began for Union County teachers this week, some stepped back into the roll of stu-dents to prepare for the implementation of a new program.

During the upcom-ing school year, Union County Schools will attempt to increase the achievement of middle school students and prepare them to be suc-cessful members of the technology-dependent workforce by implement-ing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Academy.

This week, science and math teachers from all three middle schools in the county participated in STEM Academy training.

“We are all very excit-ed that we can offer this opportunity and begin the foundation of an expanding 21st centu-

ry program,” said Sims Middle School Principal Mickey Connolly.

The goal of the STEM Academy — made pos-sible through a part-nership with Timken Foundation and Santuc Precision — is to increase students’ STEM background knowledge and inquiry skills by pro-viding opportunities to engage in active learning activities in grades 6-8 mathematics and science curriculum standards.

The STEM Academy is a national non-prof-it-status organization dedicated to improving STEM literacy for all students. The program represents a recognized national next-generation high impact academic model. The practices, strategies, and program-ming are built upon a foundation of identified national best practices which are designed to

Photo submittedJaime Hughey, left, and Stacy Garner, right, learn from trainer Dr. Al Gomez, center, during STEM Academy 101.

Photo submittedAngie Hines and Tracy Duncan concentrate on their work during Tuesday’s STEM Academy 101.


UNION COUNTY — As the final days of summer vacation wind down the K-8 schools of the Union County School District continue to register students for the start of the new school year on Monday.

Buffalo Elementary, Foster Park Elementary, Monarch Elementary, Jonesville Elementary/Middle, and Lockhart Schools registered students for the 2013-2014 school year during three-hour sessions Wednesday morning and afternoons. The schools principals said that the registration process not only went

well on Wednesday but was continu-ing Friday and will continue through the beginning of school next week.

Monarch Elementary School Principal Anita Maness said that while she didn’t have a final figure yet because students are continuing to register, enrollment at her school is approximately the same as it was for the 2012-2013 school year.

“We had a very successful reg-istration,” Monarch Elementary Principal Anita Maness said. “We welcomed new students and we had a few to move away. Our enrollment is the same as last year

Charles Warner|Daily TimesParents and children lined the hallway at Jonesville Elementary/Middle School Wednesday morning as they filled out registration forms for the 2013-2014 school year.

K-8 schools register students for new school year


CARLISLE — The Carlisle Community Fun Day Back To School Bash will be held at the Carlisle Town Hall because of the possibility of inclement weather town officials announced Friday.

Administrator Shannon McBride said that due to the weather forecast for the weekend togeth-er with the rain that fell Friday, Mayor Mary Ferguson-Glenn decided to have the event held at the town hall rather than the Carlisle Community Playground.

“The weather forecast said that it was supposed to rain all day today and even into Saturday,” McBride said Friday

afternoon. “Even if it doesn’t rain tomorrow there’s been so much rain already that it will be too wet to have it at the play-ground.”

McBride said that the event will still be from 2-7 p.m. with many of the same activities. The only other change besides the location is that there will not be a water slide. She said the other rides such as the horse ride may still be held depending upon the weather. If the weather is clear, McBride said the rides will be held in the parking lot and grounds of the town hall.

The primary purpose of the event is to distrib-ute school supplies to the community’s children for

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By The Associated PressToday is Saturday,

Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2013. There are 136 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On August 17, 1943, the Allied conquest of Sicily during World War II was completed as U.S. and British forces entered Messina.

On this date:In 1807, Robert

Fulton’s North River Steamboat began head-ing up the Hudson River on its successful round trip between New York and Albany.

In 1863, Federal bat-teries and ships began bombarding Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor during the Civil War, but the Confederates man-aged to hold on despite several days of pound-ing.

In 1915, a mob in Cobb County, Ga., lynched Jewish business-man Leo Frank, whose death sentence for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan had been commuted to life impris-onment. (Frank, who’d maintained his inno-cence, was pardoned by the state of Georgia in 1986.)

In 1942, during World War II, U.S. 8th Air Force bombers attacked German forces in Rouen, France. U.S. Marines raided a Japanese sea-plane base on Makin Island.

In 1962, East German border guards shot and killed 18-year-old Peter Fechter, who had attempted to cross the Berlin Wall into the western sector.

In 1969, Hurricane Camille slammed into the Mississippi coast as a Category 5 storm that was blamed for 256 U.S. deaths, three in Cuba.

In 1978, the first suc-cessful trans-Atlantic balloon flight ended as Maxie Anderson, Ben Abruzzo and Larry Newman landed their Double Eagle II outside Paris.

In 1983, lyricist Ira Gershwin died in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 86.

In 1985, more than 1,400 meatpackers walked off the job at the Geo. A. Hormel and Co.’s main plant in Austin, Minn., in a bit-ter strike that lasted just over a year.

In 1987, Rudolf Hess,

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UNION — The fol-lowing persons pleaded guilty before Judge John C. Hayes III of York in General Sessions Court at the Union County Courthouse this week.

Carra Austin, 206 Osborne St., Union, to distribution of marijuana first offense and to forg-ery less than $10,000, three years suspended upon two years proba-tion on each count with sentences to run concur-rently.

Rick Bell, 139 Whitlock Lake Road, Jonesville, to failure to stop for a blue light, no injury or death, first offense, three years suspended upon time served and three years probation; to driving under suspension first offense, time served; to criminal domestic vio-lence of a high and aggra-vated nature, three years suspended upon time served and three years probation; to simple pos-session of marijuana, time served, sentences to run concurrently.

Billy Harris, 1545 Goings Road, Chester, to driving under the influ-ence second offense, time served.

Cody Harris, 102 Walker Heights, Union, to possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and to second-degree bur-glary (non-violent), time served on each count.

Shaneka Hill, 134 Norris Circle, Spartanburg, to forgery, two years sus-pended upon two years probation.

Demetrius McBride, 129 Tower Lane, Carlisle,

to possession of marijua-na second offense, time served.

Derrick Parris , 105 Powell Court, Spartanburg, to two counts of fraudulent check more than $1,000 first offense, five years suspended upon five years probation with credit for time served on each count, sentences to run concurrently.

Savannah Rhinehart, 116 Walker Heights, Union, to two counts of unlawful neglect of a child, five years suspend-ed upon two years proba-tion with credit for time served on each count, sentences to run concur-rently.

Caleb Roberts, 206 Mill St., Buffalo, to criminal domestic violence second offense, one year suspend-ed upon time served and one year probation with credit for time served; to resisting arrest, one year suspended upon 90 days, sentences to run concur-rently.

Derrick Ruff, 52 Mason Road, Newberry, to armed robbery, 18 years concurrent with current sentences from Jan. 31, 2011.

Steven Smalls, 430 Bradley Drive, West Columbia, to criminal conspiracy, three years with credit for time served.

Kevin Smith, 133 Barber St., Union, to pos-session of marijuana sec-ond offense, one year sus-pended upon time served and one year probation.

Michael Hill, 990 N. Highway 150, Pacolet, to

transportation of stolen non-ferrous materials, one year; to obtaining signature under false pre-tense, 30 days suspended; to desecration of human burial grounds, two years; to two counts of grand larceny over $2,000, two years on each count; to obtaining signature or property under false pre-tense $2,000 or less, 30 days suspended, sentenc-es to run concurrently.

Jarvis Jeter, 443 Whitlock Lake Road, Jonesville, to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, five years suspended upon time served and five years probation.

Woodrow Jeter Jr., 4896 English Avenue, Carlisle, to driving under suspension first offense, 60 days suspended; to driving under the influ-ence second offense, three years and $3,500 suspended upon 90 days, $1,100, and three years probation, sentences to run concurrently.

Jada Lipsey, 1051 S. Jonesville Highway, Jonesville, to resisting arrest, one year suspend-ed upon one year proba-tion.

Joshual Pendergraph, 117 Chambers Avenue, Union, to failure to stop for a blue light first offense, one year sus-pended upon one year probation and five days public service.

Sunnie Sadowsky, 203 Wild Turkey Lane, Pacolet, to assault and battery second-degree, three years suspended upon two years probation.

Jason Smith, 205 W. Jefferson St., Apt. #8, York, to petty larceny, to burglary third-degree, and to unlawful use of 911, sentencing deferred on each count until Sept. 9, 2013.

David Stringfellow, 698 Colony Road, Chester, to failure to stop for a blue light with bodily injury, three years suspended upon 90 days to be served on weekends and two years probation.

Brenda Tester, 116 Old Shetley Place, Union, to forgery, one year sus-pended upon one year probation.

Tracy Howell, 3679 J o n e s v i l l e - L o c k h a r t Highway, Union, to forg-ery, two years suspended upon two years probation.

Jessica Rice, 101 Cornwell St., Union, to assault and battery sec-ond-degree, three years suspended upon three years probation; to tres-passing, 30 days suspend-ed, sentences to run con-currently.

Richard Sweezy, 139 E. Forest Drive, Union, to use of a firearm while under the influence, two years suspended upon two years proba-tion with credit for time served.

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Read Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-16

Jesus prayed, “[Those whom you gave me] are not of the world, even as I am not of it.”

— John 17:16 (NRSV)PRAYER: God of all

nations, disturb us from our earthly comforts.

Help us to serve others with love even as we seek your heavenly home. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Our discomfort with this world can lead us to help others in the name of Christ.

Guilty pleas heard in General Sessions Court

The Union County Sheriff’s Office report-ed the following arrest:

— Steven Lamont Smith, 31, of 107 Scott St., Union, was charged with driving under the influence and driving under suspension around 1 a.m. Aug. 16.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incident:

— A resident of Eaves Road, Whitmire, reported on Aug. 15 that he placed four Quantam fishing rods and reels in his boat

around 7 p.m. Aug. 14 to take fishing the next morning. When he went out to the boat at 5:30 a.m., the rods and reels — valued at $900 — were missing along with a gal-lon of two-cycle engine oil valued at $20.

The Union Public Safety Department reported the following arrests:

— Ronald Eugene Palmer, 41, of 101 Washington St., Union, was charged with third-degree assault and bat-

tery and trespassing after notice around 8:50 p.m. Aug. 15. According to arrest warrants, Palmer approached a man and cut him on his hand with knife while at an address on Tyger Court, Union. Warrants also state Palmer was already on trespass notice for all Union Housing Authority properties, including the address of the incident.

— Adam Connor Kelly, 17, of 202 2nd Avenue, Union, was charged

with second-degree bur-glary and petit larceny around 7:15 a.m. Aug. 16. According to arrest war-rants, Kelly broke into the CVS store located at 101 S. Boyce St., Union, and he stole Phillies Blunt wraps and a carton of Marlboro cigarettes.

— Lyle Delmar Pearson, 24, of 103 Westminster Circle, Union, was charged with driving under suspension around 6:05 p.m. Aug. 15.

GLORIA W. BOBOSPARTANBURG —

Gloria Jean Waters Bobo, 53, of Spartanburg passed away on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Donald Ray Bobo.

Mrs. Bobo was a native of Boiling Springs and a daughter of the late Ted and Mary Elizabeth Robbins Waters. She was a home health nurse and a member of Cherokee

Springs Baptist Church.In addition to her hus-

band, she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Kayla Crocker of Clifton, Donny and Debra Bobo of Abilene, TX; daughters and son-in-law, Wendy Crocker and friend Donald Johnson of Simpsonville, S.C., Vonda and Russ Inglett of Irmo, S.C., and Chloe Crocker of the home; sis-ters, Patricia Ann Easler of Spartanburg, Jackie

Griffard of Greenville, S.C., Norma Warlick of Leesville, S.C., Joyce Hartwig of Spartanburg, Debbie McGaha of Ellenboro, N.C. and Rita Pennington of Gaffney; eight grandchildren, Caleb and Zoie Inglett, Clayton Bobo, Emily Smith, Randi, Brandi, and Tony Crocker Jr.

Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 at Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling

Springs. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. in the Funeral Chapel officiated by Rev. Benny Green.

Memorials may be made to Mobile Meals, P. O. Box 461, Spartanburg, S.C. 29304.

The family will be at the residence.

E-Condolences may be sent on line at www.eggersfuneralhome.com

Eggers Funeral Home, Boiling Springs, S.C.

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864-674-1161

LIFE CHANGING MINISTRY501 HART STREET UNION, SC

864-427-9635

INTERDENOMINATIONALGREATER UNION CHURCH571 BRUCE O. WILSON ROAD

UNION, SC864-427-4268

CHAMBERTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH

111 CEDAR STREET UNION, SC864-429-0446

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSKINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S

WITNESSES143 CAMELOT DRIVE UNION, SC

864-427-9910

LUTHERAN

AUGSBURG LUTHERAN CHURCH151 CONNECTOR ROAD UNION, SC

864-427-1833

METHODIST

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1705 LOCKHART HIGHWAY UNION, SC864-427-8050

Pastor: Rev. Robert Wentz IIMorning Worship: 9:30 a.m.Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m.Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m.


BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1622 KELLY ROAD UNION, SC864-427-1622

BOGANSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4052 BUFFALO-WEST SPRINGS HIGHWAY JONESVILLE, SC

864-427-9652

BUFFALO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

108 HILL STREET BUFFALO, SC864-427-7214

CARLISLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4126 CARLISLE-SANTUC HIGHWAY CARLISLE, SC803-694-3860

DUNCAN ACRES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

417 RICE AVENUE UNION, SC864-4279426

Pastor: Merrit WentzSunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship Services: 11 a.m.Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Email: www.duncanacresumc.org

FOSTER’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

154 PEA RIDGE HIGHWAY UNION, SC

864-427-674-5028Email: www.umc.org

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

201 SOUTH CHURCH STREET UNION, SC864-427-1266

Email: www.umc.org

JONESVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

222 PACOLET STREET


LOCKHART UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

105 NORTH 1ST STREET LOCKHART, SC

864-545-2295

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

154 NEW HOPE CHURCH ROAD JONESVILLE, SC

864-674-5264

SARDIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

964 SARDIS ROAD UNION, SC864-427-9676

UNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

206 HART STREET UNION, SC864-4278263

WESLEY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

373 WESLEY CHAPEL ROAD UNION, SC864-427-5319

PACOLET RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION & OTHER

AFFILIATES

BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH618 FOREST STREET


BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH280 BELUE ROAD JONESVILLE, SC

864-674-6406

CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH478 CEDAR GROVE ROAD


CORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH302 NORTH HERNDON STREET

UNION, SC864-427-4461

CROSSROAD BAPTIST CHURCHUNION, SC

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCHUNION, SC

FIRST UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH524 NORTH PINCKNEY STREET

UNION, SC864-429-0707

FOSTER CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

805 SPARTANBURG HIGHWAY JONESVILLE, SC

864-674-6460

GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH670 GALILEE CHURCH ROAD

UNION, SC864-427-7139

GOWDEYSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCHUNION, SC

JAMES CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

527 PINCKNEY STREET CARLISLE, SC864-427-3685

JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH3105 JERUSALEM CHURCH ROAD


LOCKHART CHAPEL BAPTISTLOCKHART, SC

LONG CHAPEL BAPTISTLOCKHART, SC

MAPLE RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH635 NEAL SHOALS ROAD UNION, SC

864-427-0869

MARK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH526 BOBBY FAUCETT ROAD


MCBETH BAPTIST CHURCH105 LAWSON AVENUE UNION, SC

864-427-4223

MITCHELL CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

UNION

MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

206 TERRAPIN ROAD UNION, SC864-427-7330

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH2832 RIVER ROAD UNION, SC

864-429-8218

MOUNT PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCHUNION, SC

MOUNT ROWELL BAPTIST CHURCH

534 ADAMS LAKE ROAD UNION, SC

864-427-3873

NEW EMANUEL CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

KELTON COMMUNITY

RED HILL BAPTIST CHURCH683 RIVER ROAD LOCKHART, SC

864-545-2165

SAINT LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH718 LUKESVILLE ROAD

BUFFALO, SC864-427-4681

SEEKWILL BAPTIST CHURCH340 HUNTER ROAD CARLISLE, SC

803-321-0082

THOMPSON CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH


WOODSON CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

1447 MEASNVILLE ROAD UNION, SC864-429-0384

WYATT CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

153 WYATT’S CHAPEL ROAD BUFFALO, SC864-427-2555

PENTECOSTAL

FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

313 OLD BUFFALO ROAD UNION, SC864-427-8799

FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE OF GOD

2860 BUFFALO-WEST SPRINGS HIGHWAY BUFFALO, SC

864-427-9008

THE POTTERS STOREHOUSE618 GAFFNEY HIGHWAY


Pastor: Don MooreSunday School: 9:45 a.m.Worship Service: 11 p.m.


PRESBYTERIAN

CANE CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

120 CANE CREEK ROAD UNION, SC864-427-9785

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH101 WEST SOUTH STREET UNION,

SC864-427-8319

LOCKHART PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

LOCKHART, SC

MOUNT TABOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

HIGHWAY 105 LOCKHART, SC864-427-0894

MCCUTCHEON MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH1438 LOCKHART HIGHWAY

UNION, SC864-427-2884

SALVATION ARMY

SALVATION ARMY CHURCH614 GREEN STREET UNION, SC

864-427-9622

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS CHURCH

1437 JONESVILLE HIGHWAY UNION, SC864-427-8852

OTHER

FREEDOM CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLYPALMETTO INN HOTEL

CONFERENCE ROOM 110 UNION, SC

OUTREACH DELIVERANCE CENTER

4507 KING-KENNEDY STREET CARLISLE, SC864-429-8811

THE NEW HORIZON UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH

109 BELTLINE ROAD UNION, SC864-429-0276

CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

4513 KING-KENNEDY STREET CARLISLE, SC864-427-1568

SHILOH MINISTRIES OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH

UNION, SC

TRUE GOSPEL LIFE CHURCH301 SOUTH PINCKNEY STREET

UNION, SC

UNITED HOLY CHURCHCARLISLE, SC

UNION FOURSQUARE CHURCH112 WEST MAIN STREET UNION, SC

864-426-0217

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Dud Congress breaks with a thudOur nation needs — and deserves — a legislature that works

Twenty-two. That’s how many bills have become law since the 113th Congress was sworn in on January 3, 2013. It’s one more illustration of the dysfunction that’s engulfed the Capitol.

One bill that did become law this year was the continuing resolution that funded the govern-ment through September 30. Of course, that was leftover business from the 112th Congress, consid-ering the law went into effect halfway through the 2013 fiscal year.

Now, another con-tinuing resolution is coming for the 2014 fis-cal year. The House of Representatives has only passed four of the dozen required annual spend-ing bills, and the Senate hasn’t passed any.

In fact, one day after House leadership yanked the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development spending bill from the floor, the Senate failed to overcome a key procedural hurdle on its version of the bill,

leaving it in limbo. The bill is aptly nicknamed “THUD.”

To be clear, the number of laws adopted isn’t the best marker of a success-ful Congress. Previous Congresses have pad-ded their totals by pass-ing scores of critical legislation like creating “National Watermelon Month,” naming infrastructure after their colleagues, or honoring the NCAA Division III tiddly-winks champion.

OK, I made that last one up, but you get the point. Each Congress should be measured on the quality of its legisla-tive record, not the quan-tity of the laws it passes.

Of course there isn’t much of a record to eval-uate if lawmakers don’t enact laws. It’s also hard for them to pass legisla-tion when they’re not in Washington.

Congress began its August recess on the sec-ond day of the month. This year, our lawmak-ers won’t return to the

Capitol from what they call their “home work period” until September 9. Then, they only plan on spending nine days in session in September.

What about after that? The pace isn’t sup-posed to pick up much. Members are only sched-uled to be in town for a total of 30 days over the

last three months of the year. Most of those will be in October.

With all that time off, what exactly do law-

makers do when they are in session?

Well, because no one expects much to get accomplished, there’s a lot of shadow-boxing legislation. The House votes for the umpteenth time to get rid of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. “Obamacare”), and the Senate adopts a resolution designating July 27, 2013 “National Day of the American Cowboy.”

But even if the parties

can’t come to an agree-ment about passing sub-stantive new bills, they should at least be con-ducting legitimate over-sight and holding hear-ings on future reforms. House and Senate com-mittees should convene hearings regarding the federal programs they authorize to establish whether they’re working or not.

We would all ben-efit from the public discussion of options to improve mandatory spending programs that aren’t subject to annual spending reviews, such as Medicaid and Medicare. We would love to hear how the transportation bill that passed last sum-mer is doing, and how effective the Superstorm Sandy spending has been so far. But we see pre-cious little of this kind of oversight.

It’s not like there isn’t a lot on this Congress’s plate. There’s figuring out options on how to respon-sibly deal with the across-the-board cuts of seques-

tration and the spending reductions mandated by the Budget Control Act of 2011. The Farm Bill will expire soon and meaningful reforms are critically needed in that area. Comprehensive tax reform is on the docket.

Medicare and Social Security are facing signif-icant funding challenges. As more of the nation’s 79 million baby boomers become senior citizens, those challenges aren’t going to get any easier. And of course those pesky annual spending bills — that’s only a con-stitutional requirement of Congress.

Our nation needs — and deserves — a leg-islature that works. So, members of the 113th Congress, do yourselves and the rest of us a favor: This August recess, get yourselves together and come back ready to work. Please.

Ryan Alexander is president of Taxpayers for Common Sense.Taxpayer.net Distributed via OtherWords (OtherWords.org)

Ryan AlexanderContributing Columnist

How to move millions into the middle classPresident Barack

Obama is pledging to make the rest of his time in office about “mak-ing this country work for working Americans again.” That means one branch of government is on the case.

After rejecting White House proposals to cre-ate good jobs that would rebuild our crumbling infra-structure and invest in renewable ener-gy, Republicans in Congress have already put hundreds of thousands of people — or more — out of work with meat-ax budget cuts that may last through the end of next year.

Fortunately, Obama doesn’t have to wait for Congress to help move two million Americans into the middle class. He can issue an executive order that would improve earnings for low-wage workers whose jobs are financed by the federal government. He can do it now.

In his speech at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, Obama recog-nized that “the income of the top 1 percent nearly quadrupled from 1979 to 2007, while the typical family’s barely budged.” He aims to do some-thing about this growing inequality by implement-

ing what he calls “middle-out eco-nomics” — a strat-egy that hinges on good jobs, quality education, afford-able health care,

a secure retirement, and strong neighborhoods.

Building the middle class starts with good jobs. Today, most new jobs are in retail, home health care, fast food, and other low-paying fields. But these jobs don’t have to pay low wages. After all, factories paid low wages before workers organized unions in the 1930s and won decent wages and benefits. And unlike factory jobs, many service jobs can’t be exported overseas.

In the 1930s, and again in the 1960s, the fed-eral government helped raise wages for workers. Congress passed laws and presidents issued execu-tive orders that required businesses with federal contracts to pay their workers their industry’s prevailing wage. That meant better pay.

Those laws are now outdated. They only cover one out of five federally funded private-sector workers. Even for those workers still cov-ered, wage rates can be little higher than the fed-eral minimum. According to a recent study by the think tank Demos, the federal government now funds over two million jobs paying under $12 per hour — more than Walmart and McDonald’s combined — in such industries as food, appar-el, trucking, and home health care.

In another report on the federal-contract workforce, the National Employment Law Project

(NELP) interviewed over 500 contract workers. The group found that 74 percent are paid less than $10 per hour, and 58 per-cent receive no benefits from their employer.

Who are these work-ers? One is Lucy Johnson of Knoxville, Tennessee. She sews military uni-forms for American sol-diers, and after 25 years of work, she makes just $7.25 an hour. Another is Lucila Ramirez. Though she’s worked 21 years as a janitor at the federally owned Union Station in Washington, D.C., she’s paid just $8.75 an hour.

A presidential execu-tive order could directly help Lucy, Lucila, and the millions like them who get paid by Medicare to care for our elders, work as security guards at federally leased build-ings, and labor on feder-ally funded construction projects. The order would require that jobs financed by federal funds pay liv-ing wages (not just mini-mum wage or the prevail-

ing wage in a low-wage industry) and provide paid sick days. It would also bar employers that get federal contracts from fighting unionization.

There’s already a precedent: Some 120 cities around the coun-try have created living wage standards for firms that get municipal con-tracts. Typically, these local laws require paying higher than the minimum wage and contributing to health benefits.

“Whatever executive authority I have to help the middle class, I’ll use it,” Obama promised in Galesburg. He can start setting a good example of middle-out economics by boosting job quality for at least two million workers whose pay comes from the government he leads.

Richard Kirsch is a senior fellow at the Roosevelt Institute and the author of Fighting for Our Health: The Epic Battle to Make Health Care a Right in the United States. He’s also a senior adviser to USAction. USAction.org Distributed via OtherWords. OtherWords.org

President Obama should issue an executive order to guarantee a living wage for millions of workers employed by federal contractors

Richard KirschContributing Columnist

One of the great gifts that God has given us is our mind. He has given us the ability to think, learn, and understand. Also within our minds, he has given us a memory. We have the ability to remember. Memories are something we all have.

We may look back and say, “Those sure were the good old days.” We may look back and wish we could forget certain times in our lives as well. But the fact is these memo-ries have a way of stick-ing with us for years and years. You may know someone who is still affected by something that happened within their past. Maybe it was an achievement from long ago and years later they are still bragging about it, reveling in that past accomplishment. Or pos-sibly families split due to hurtful words that can’t be taken back or worse, actions that can’t be undone. I hear quite often someone say, “I just can’t forget what he/she said to me. I can’t get past I what they did.” Though memories are a wonder-ful thing and bring us joy, many times they can be a source of pain, anger, or even depression.

To look back at a time in my childhood often makes me smile and feel

happiness. But on the other hand, I can look back at a time not that long ago and feel emo-tions of hurt, betrayal, and anger. So for myself, I choose not to look back at those times and give opportunity for these bad feelings to crop up in my life. I must also say, don’t run from your past. You must deal with it and get over it. The only way I was able to was through prayer and studying God’s word. God can bring you to the place where you won’t live in the past and He is able to help you get over those feelings that seemingly handicap you at times in your life.

There is a story in the book of Genesis that illustrates my point pretty clearly. This story revolves around a man named Lot and his fam-ily. Lot was the nephew of Abraham and he chose to live in the plains of Sodom and Gomorrah. This place looked really good at first but it wasn’t where God wanted Lot

and his family.Abraham, who lived

just over the hill (so to speak), heard about all the wickedness and sin that engulfed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and that God was going to destroy the cities because of its sin. Well Abraham interceded in prayer for his nephew and to make a long story short, God sent two angels to go get Lot and his family before the cities were destroyed.

Now they had gotten used to the city and all the sin that was there. But this is a wonderful picture of God’s grace. God went to them and brought them out of the sin and shame. He deliv-ered them when they couldn’t deliver them-selves.

What I want you to see is what happened when they came out of the city. The two angels told Lot and his family not to look back. This was saying, “Don’t look back at your old way of life. Don’t look back at the sin and

reproach that way of life brought. Don’t look back at all those memories that rekindle detrimental feel-ings in your life.” The command was “Don’t look back or you will turn into a pillar of salt.”

As they escaped the judgment of the cities, no doubt they heard the voic-es they at one time knew and felt hurt and sadness. But no matter what, they were not to look back or punishment would come. Lot’s wife though could no longer stand it and she looked back. She suffered the punishment of God because of that look back and she turned into a pil-lar of salt.

Next time those memo-ries come back and you are tempted to look back, just walk on with God and trust Him to take you to a higher ground. Before you know it, you will forget about it and have true victory in Jesus.

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Dear Annie: Last week, my stepfather called me to say that my 78-year-old mother came down-stairs complaining that her “brain wasn’t work-ing right” and that she was dizzy. She sat at the table for an hour before getting her-self breakfast and doing the cross-word puzzle. Then she asked him the same crossword question three times in three min-utes.

My husband said Mom may have had a stroke and that she should get to the emer-gency room. I suggested this to my stepfather, but he said he wasn’t going to do that on a Saturday. So I called Mom’s doctor, who said to bring her in to the hospital so they could see whether she’d had a stroke and, if so, monitor her blood pressure.

I told my stepfather what the doctor said, and now he is angry with me, saying I overstepped my authority. He said it was not my place to call Mom’s doctor and get her the help she needs. Later, when I spoke to my moth-er, she was surprised by all this and agreed to see her doctor. Unfortunately, my stepfather did not accompany her, and she neglected to tell the doc-tor that she had been dizzy and forgetful.

Mom has shown other signs of short-term memo-ry loss, but never this bad before. They live about an hour away from us. How much should I help, and how much should I mind my own business? — Worried About Mom

Dear Worried: It is not uncommon for people to minimize the health problems of spouses. It is much easier for your step-father to believe his wife will be just fine, although the fact that he called you with the original informa-tion indicates that he was worried.

Instead of telling him what to do or doing it behind his back, include him in these decisions. Pay a visit to Mom, and sit down with both of them. Explain that Mom’s doctor is concerned that her dizziness and forget-fulness could be serious. Ask if you could accom-pany Mom to the next doctor’s appointment. Ask how you can help

make this easier for both of them. Let him know you are counting on him.

Dear Annie: This is for “Amateur Author in El Paso,” who wants some-one to read his manuscript and offer feedback, but his

family is not inter-ested. He should be grateful his relatives don’t want to read his writing. Unless they are professional book editors, their feedback may not be helpful.

I have edited 38 national bestsellers since 1979. Here’s

my advice: When you look for a writers group, make sure the members are knowledgeable and supportive. The facilita-tor should have creden-tials you can trust. (You do want a facilitator so everyone has a turn and no one’s ego goes out of control.) Find a profes-sional editor to mentor you. Consult the Better Business Bureau, the Writers Digest Classified section, and the website that identifies “preditors and editors” (pred-ed.com). Ask for references from recent clients.

Hang in there. People don’t write because they want to. They write because they have to. — Sarasota, Fla.

Dear Sarasota: Thank you for your profession-al advice. Many readers wrote to tell “Amateur Author” not to ask friends or relatives for their opin-ions, because they are not qualified to offer useful assistance and their feed-back could be counterpro-ductive. Here’s one more:

Dear Annie: From my experience and what I hear from other writers, the last place to go for feedback on your novel is your family — and proba-bly most of your friends. I recommend looking for a supportive writing group through your commu-nity’s recreation depart-ment, local newspapers, libraries, bookstores, senior centers and night schools. — Getting Great Feedback in Santa Cruz

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edi-tors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to [email protected], or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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Baptist Church, 105 Lawson Avenue, holds a Church Gigantic Event — Yard Sale, Dinner Sale & Bake Sale. Hot Dogs Plates ($5.50) and Fish Plates ($6.50). Individual items sold also. For more information contact Sis. Shirley Epps at 864-251-9411 or 864-427-0988.

8 a.m.: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 1622 Kelly Road, Union, holds a Mens Breakfast. Guest speaker will be John Boyd of the Second Mile Evangelistic Association. Please come and bring a friend.

Noon: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 1622 Kelly Road, Union, holds a Ladies Luncheon. Guest speaker will be Ms. Dean Miller of the Second Mile Evangelistic Association. Please come and bring a friend.

6 p.m.: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 1622 Kelly Road, Union, holds Saturday Evening Activities. At 6 p.m. there will be a spa-ghetti supper followed by a Share Service at 7 p.m. Worship leader for the Share Service will be Sam Grant of the Second Mile Evangelistic Association. From 7-8:30 p.m. there will be a giant slide for children. Everyone is invited. Please come and bring a friend.

Sunday, Aug. 1811 a.m.: Buffalo Baptist

Church hosts a concert by Sam and Bonnie Cijarro. The public is invited to worship with us.

Sunday, Aug. 18 - Wednesday, Aug. 21

6 p.m.: Covenant Baptist Church holds Revival. The speaker will be Pastor Ben Will. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m.

Monday-Wednesday.Saturday, Aug. 2410 a.m.: Corinth

Baptist Church women holds a celebration of the power of prayer and a colorful tea. The public is invited to attend. Rev. J.A. Calhoun, pastor.

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.: New Hope Baptist Church, Linersville Road, Buffalo, holds a Benefit Gospel Singing. Guest speaker will be Ola Jean Kelly. The funds raised from the Benefit Gospel Singing will go to help a can-cer patient. Rev. Johnny Burgess, pastor.

Sunday, Aug. 259 a.m.: Corinth Baptist

Church holds is annual Women’s Day Program with Sunday School start-ing at 9 a.m. and wor-ship experience starting at 10 a.m. Guest speaker for the day is Minister Juanita Giles of Antioch AME Church, Union, who will speak on the theme “Prayer and Faith for Christian Women with a purpose: Upward and Onward!” Ms. Harriet S. White and Mrs. Angela Robinson, co-chairs. Rev. J.A. Calhoun, pastor.

10:30 a.m.: Lockhart Church of God holds 76th Homecoming. There will be no Sunday School. The Homecoming Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Richard Porterfield. Dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. Visit our Facebook page for more informa-tion, www.facebook.com/lockhartcog.

2:30 p.m.: New Chapel Church holds its Annual Homecoming and Family and Friends Day. The speaker for this occa-sion is the Rev. Adrian R. Kollock Sr., pastor of Poplar Spring AME Church in Laurens. We look forward to seeking

you there. Thanking you in advance. Rev. Carolyn Evans, pastor.

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10:20 a.m.: Wyatt’s Chapel Baptist Church, Buffalo, holds 2013 Annual Homecoming and Revival Services.Pastor Elijah Ray will be the speaker for the 10:20 a.m. service on Sunday; theRev. Dr. O.T. Hill, pastor of Beaverdam Baptist Church, Enoree, will be the speaker for the 2:30 p.m. service on Sunday; the Rev. Isaac Holt Jr., pastor of Royal Missionary Baptist Church, North Charleston will be the speaker for the 6:45 p.m. services M o n d a y -We d n e s d a y. For more information or directions, please visit our website:www.wyatt-schapelbaptist.org.

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Farr Sunday School Class of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 372 Wesley Chapel Road, Union, holds their Poor Man’s Supper. The menu includes pinto beans, cabbage, stewed pota-toes, cornbread, fatback, and tea. Desserts extra. Singing starts at 6:30 p.m. with The Childers. Takeouts call 427-5319. Everyone is invited and welcomed.

Friday, Sept. 65 p.m.: Foster’s Chapel

United Methodist Church, located on Pea Ridge Hwy., will host a fall consignment sale. Those involved are seek-ing consignors, and space is also available for vendors. Consignors make 70 percent, with 30 percent going toward a new playground for the church. For more infor-mation email [email protected] or find Foster’s Chapel

UMC Consignment Sale on Facebook.

Saturday, Sept. 710 a.m.: Foster’s

Chapel United Methodist Church, located on Pea Ridge Hwy., will host a fall consignment sale. Those involved are seek-ing consignors, and space is also available for vendors. Consignors make 70 percent, with 30 percent going toward a new playground for the church. For more information email [email protected] or find Foster’s Chapel UMC Consignment Sale on Facebook.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013:

This year you move forward with a venture that might be very important to you. Use good sense with those you choose to involve, eyeing loyalty and knowledge as important traits. Your endurance counts more than you realize. If you are single, use caution committing, as many people want to be your sweetie. In order to impress you, a suitor might distort who he or she is. If you are attached, make sure to include your sweetie in your outside life. Also make time for you two alone. CAPRICORN pushes nearly everyone hard. He or she expects only the best.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive;

3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-DifficultARIES (March 21-April 19)HHHH Your fiery spirit and upbeat

manner could be tamed by some fierce realities. You have an opportunity to revamp a project or situation. Once you do, possibilities open up. You still might opt to toss out the present set of cir-cumstances and head in a totally new direction. Tonight: Put your feet up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)HHHH You often become quite

stubborn about what you want. To get you to budge is like fighting city hall. Frustrated, others head in another direction, making a new set of deci-sions. Once you see those results, you might get a better idea as to how much flex you have. Tonight: Make a gesture through an invitation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)HHHH You could be overwhelmed

by certain ideas and decisions. How you handle a personal decision could be impacted if it’s made at this time. Your sense of direction keeps you on an even keel more than you realize. Respond to another person’s invitation. Tonight: Put on your dancing shoes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)HHHHH Your awareness as to

what could happen helps you make the correct choices. You also see a partner revamping his or her thinking. He or she is willing to give more than in the past. The waiting game probably will pay off, if it’s combined with patience. Tonight: Sort through offers.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)HHHH Pace yourself. If you feel the

need, adjust your plans accordingly. Your ability to flex could prevent a problem. Make special time for a dear friend or loved one. You will be able to relax in a unique manner. Tonight: Unexpected news might surprise you. Stay level.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)HHHH You might want to help

another person, child or loved one to relax, which oddly could draw a nega-tive response. Use your creativity, and give the person the space to work through an issue. A partner also has an unpredictable quality, as you will see. Tonight: Let your hair down.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)HHH Stay focused on the basics.

You know what you want and desire. Don’t hesitate to try out an idea or sug-gestion that might make you happy. Others might appear to be very unpre-dictable when having a strong reaction. You might want to give them space. Tonight: How about a cozy get-togeth-er at your place?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)HHHH Stay on top of a personal

matter. You might not be as sure of yourself as others might think. When a practical issue unveils itself, you could be surprised. Try to detach and look at the whole situation, which is in flux. Tonight: Hang out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)HHH You might want to rethink a

personal matter more openly, espe-cially with someone whose opinion you respect. Your ability to get past a problem is rather remarkable, but still, getting some feedback is helpful. A child or loved one could act in a most unpredictable manner. Tonight: Indulge a little.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)HHHH Don’t get upset if others

cannot keep up with your rapid-fire ideas and movement. You are able to catch up on news, errands and still make time for an important loved one. Get together, but be willing to flex when someone else appears or needs your time. You have your hands full. Tonight: Seize the moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)HH You might want to back off and

do some thinking. A parent, older rela-tive, friend or boss pushes you to do otherwise. You might come up with an unusual suggestion. Apparently you will be forced to be a little more quirky and creative. Tonight: Vanish if you want.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)HHHH Zero in on a long-term

desire. Have a discussion with the per-son involved with this wish. Together you can decide on the validity of your thoughts. Use care with funds. Count your change. The unexpected plays out. Tonight: Fun with friends.

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different vendors in 2010,” Hanvey said. “It was multidisciplinary project involving the assessor’s office, our IT department, and our GIS department. We all worked together

to determine what com-pany best suited our needs. Then we pre-sented all our informa-tion from these com-panies to Supervisor Sinclair and then it was basically a group meet-

ing to determine which company we’d go with.”

The company select-ed was “Q Public” which Hanvey said does busi-ness in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Hanvey said the com-

pany then began “inte-grating our software we use for tax data with their software. They basically rewrote their program to suit what we asked for.”

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under-represented minor-ity and low-income student growth, close achievement gaps, decrease dropout rates, increase high school graduation rates and improve teacher and principal effectiveness. The STEM Academy represents a flexible use academic model which targets all schools and is for all students.

The academy will emphasize several areas including promotion of

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the start of school Monday. The supplies, which will be distributed in the town hall, include book bags, notebooks, pencils, crayons, pens, and binders.

Other activities that will take place in the town hall include bingo and other games, talent and

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when we had right at 462. We’re still enrolling, but we’re right around that number now.”

Sims Middle School Principal Mickey Connolly said that while the majority the school’s students registered Wednesday, registration was continuing Friday morning.

“We had a smooth reg-istration,” Connolly said. “We registered most of our students and we’re continuing to hold reg-istration this morning. We’re ready for Monday.”

Foster Park Elementary School Principal Barbara Palmer said that registra-tion at her school went well with the children very positive about the new school year.

“It just went beautiful-ly,” Palmer said. “It went very smooth, one of the best ever. The kids are real excited to be back.”

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Principal Betsy Trakas said the students regis-tering Wednesday also appeared to enthusiastic about the start of school.

“It went really smooth-ly,” Trakas said. “We had a good turnout of students and parents on Wednesday. The students seemed to be looking forward to a new school year.”

Buffalo Elementary School Principal Melissa Inman said that registra-tion went well with more than 400 students being registered.

The registrations at the K-8 school were pre-ceded by registration at Union County High School which was held earlier this month. UCHS held registration over the course of two days, regis-tering 900 students dur-ing that time.

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Photo submittedLeslie Thompson and Priscilla Martin are happy to learn during Tuesday’s STEM Academy training.

Photo submittedTracie Campbell and Sara Jones complete their STEM training project.

A parent speaks to a member of the staff at Buffalo Elementary School while others wait in line during registration Wednesday afternoon.

At Foster Park Elementary School parents and children sit at the tables in the school’s cafeteria as they fill out paperwork to regis-ter for the school year which starts Monday.

Monarch Elementary School staff answer questions by parents and their children on Wednesday during registration.

Federal grand jury indictments announced

COLUMBIA — United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated Friday that a Federal Grand Jury in Greenville, South Carolina, returned indictment(s) against the following:

Anderson Woman and Anderson Corporation Indicted for Bank Fraud and Unlawful Storage of Hazardous Waste.

Nancy Marie Stein, 62, of Anderson, South Carolina, and American Screw and Rivet Corporation, of Anderson, South Carolina, were charged in a twelve-count Indictment with bank fraud, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344. The maxi-mum penalty Stein could receive for each count of the Indictment is 30 years imprisonment and a fine of $1,000,000. The maxi-mum penalty the corpora-tion faces on each count is a fine of $1,000,000. In a separate case, Stein and American Screw and Rivet were charged in a single count Indictment with unlawful storage of hazardous waste, a viola-tion of Title 42, United States Code, Section 6928(d)(2)(A). The maximum penalty Stein could receive is five years imprisonment for violat-ing Title 42, United States Code, Section 6928(d)(2)(A). Each defendant faces a maximum fine of not more than $50,000.00 for each day of the violation. The bank fraud case was investigated by agents of the United States Secret Service and the haz-ardous waste case was investigated by agents of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and both cases are assigned to Assistant United States Attorney William C. Lucius of the

Greenville office for pros-ecution.

Anderson Woman Indicted for Delay of Mail by a Postal Employee.

Linda M. Hughes, 40, of Liberty, South Carolina, was charged in a single-count Indictment with delay of mail by a postal employee, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1703. The maximum penalty Linda M. Hughes could receive is five years imprison-ment for violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 1703. The case was investigated by agents of the United States Postal Service, O.I.G., and is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney David C. Stephens of the Greenville office for pros-ecution.

Anderson Man Indicted for Delay of Mail by a Postal Employee.

Kevin William Pearson, 30, of Anderson, South Carolina, was charged in a single-count Indictment with delay of mail by a postal employee, a viola-tion of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1703. The maximum penalty Kevin William Pearson could receive is five years imprison-ment for violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 1703. The case was investigated by agents of the United States Postal Service, O.I.G., and is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney David C. Stephens of the Greenville office for pros-ecution.

The United States Attorney stated that all charges in these Indictments are merely accusations and that all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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Key Responsibilities and Ac-countabilitiesContribute to the developmentand refinement of Civitas Medi-as vision and strategy, Sup-port the overall process ofmanagement and corporatedecision-making to ensure theorganization maximizes itsshort, medium and long-termprofitability and shareholder re-turns, Liaise with other execut-ive heads on the implementa-tion of the company's strategicand operational plans, Devel-op, review, and report on thebusiness development loca-tions strategy, ensuring thestrategic objectives are wellunderstood and executed bythe team

Management of Local Busi-ness Development Func-tions Including:Impact the profitability of thelocations through ensuringstrategic and tactical manage-ment decisions and new busi-ness development results,Marketing, Competitor andmarket analysis, Develop andlead the Local Business Devel-opment Reps. and teams insourcing, managing and imple-menting new business oppor-tunities, Ensure efficient andeffective marketing, advert-ising and promotional planningthrough the use of Civitas Me-dia sales and development re-sources, Present a budget forr e g i o n a l a p p r o v a l a n dprudently manage resourcesw i t h i n t h o s e b u d g e t a r yguidelines according to com-pany policy and within ethicalcorporate governance guide-lines, Maintain and develop or-ganizational culture, valuesand reputation in the local mar-ket and with all staff, custom-ers, suppliers, partners andregulatory/official bodies

People ManagementBuild and lead effective andcohesive Local Business De-velopment Sales Teams, Selfdevelopment and continuingpersonal development

Basic Areas of Knowledgeand SkillsGood project and time man-agement skills, Knowledge ofbusiness and managementprinciples, Strong analyticalskills, Organizational skills,Leadership skills, Ability towork collaboratively

Please send resumes [email protected]

Civitas Media is a growingCompany and is currentlyadding associates/managerswith a variety of skill sets. Civ-itas Media has publications inNC, SC, TN, KY, VA, WV, OH,IL, MO, GA, OK, IN and PA.

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Business DevelopmentManager

Civitas MediaCivitas Media, LLC requires anew Business DevelopmentManager to lead and overseethe development and growth ofprofitable new business and todevelop and maintain effectivekey local community advert-ising relationships. This posi-tion will be responsible for allaspects of managing and mo-tivating Local Business Devel-opment Teams. This positionwil l also ensure businessgrowth through directing andmanaging business develop-ment activities to ensure theseare delivered in accordancew i t h t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n a ls t r a t e g y .

External Relat ionships:Sales Representatives andNew and Existing BusinessesInternal Relationships: TheBusiness Development Team,Directors, Senior Management,Account Management Team,SEO team, Marketing, Fin-ance and AdministrationSalary: Commission of newbusiness profit, NegotiableLocation: Rockingham, NCand Clinton, NC (two separatepositions).Experience and Education: 4year accredited (College orUniversity) degree or ad-vanced degree preferred. Fiveplus years successful sales ex-perience and three plus yearsof sales management experi-ence with multi-location man-agement preferred. Account-ing and computer presentationskills preferred. Familiarity andcomfort level with electronicsales management systemsdesired.

Key Responsibilities and Ac-countabilitiesContribute to the developmentand refinement of Civitas Medi-as vision and strategy, Sup-port the overall process ofmanagement and corporatedecision-making to ensure theorganization maximizes itsshort, medium and long-termprofitability and shareholder re-turns, Liaise with other execut-ive heads on the implementa-tion of the company's strategicand operational plans, Devel-op, review, and report on thebusiness development loca-tions strategy, ensuring thestrategic objectives are wellunderstood and executed bythe team

Management of Local Busi-ness Development Func-tions Including:Impact the profitability of thelocations through ensuringstrategic and tactical manage-ment decisions and new busi-ness development results,Marketing, Competitor andmarket analysis, Develop andlead the Local Business Devel-opment Reps. and teams insourcing, managing and imple-menting new business oppor-tunities, Ensure efficient andeffective marketing, advert-ising and promotional planningthrough the use of Civitas Me-dia sales and development re-sources, Present a budget forr e g i o n a l a p p r o v a l a n dprudently manage resourcesw i t h i n t h o s e b u d g e t a r yguidelines according to com-pany policy and within ethicalcorporate governance guide-lines, Maintain and develop or-ganizational culture, valuesand reputation in the local mar-ket and with all staff, custom-ers, suppliers, partners andregulatory/official bodies

People ManagementBuild and lead effective andcohesive Local Business De-velopment Sales Teams, Selfdevelopment and continuingpersonal development

Basic Areas of Knowledgeand SkillsGood project and time man-agement skills, Knowledge ofbusiness and managementprinciples, Strong analyticalskills, Organizational skills,Leadership skills, Ability towork collaboratively

Please send resumes [email protected]

Civitas Media is a growingCompany and is currentlyadding associates/managerswith a variety of skill sets. Civ-itas Media has publications inNC, SC, TN, KY, VA, WV, OH,IL, MO, GA, OK, IN and PA.

Sales / Business Development

Advertising SalesCivitas Media LLC – the par-ent company of The New-berry Observer, The UnionDa i ly T imes and The(Winnsboro) Herald Inde-pendent – is growing andwe're looking for sales can-didates at these three prop-erties. The successful can-didate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be com-petitive and persistent, be amulti-tasker and a go-getter,and be eager to learn and tomake money. These are full-time salaried positions with agenerous commission pro-gram and no evening orweekend work. The success-ful candidate will sell printadvertising and digital ad-vertising along with numer-o u s s p e c i a l p r o j e c t sthroughout the year. CivitasMedia offers health insur-ance, 401k and vacation. Ex-perience is helpful but not re-quired. Interested candid-ates should send a resumeto Don Wilder, sales man-ager for South Carolina, [email protected]

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HISTORYFrom page 2

Monday, Aug. 19 • The Union Events

Center Board meets at 4 p.m. at the Union County Development Board.

• “Monday Night Music” at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All musicians play-ing any type of music are invited to attend. The public is invited to listen for free. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

Tuesday, Aug. 20• Woodmen of the

World meets at 6 p.m. at the Woodmen Park.

• The Union County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse‘s Board meets at 5:30 pm at the agency. This meeting is also open to the public for anyone desiring to attend.

Wednesday, Aug. 21• The Union County

Disabilities and Special

Needs Board of Directors holds their monthly meet-ing at noon. The meeting will be held at 226 S. Gadberry St. Lunch will be provided.

Saturday, Aug. 24• Delta Kappa Gamma

meets at 9:30 a.m. at Foster Park Elementary School. All members are urged to attend. Guest speaker will be Bob Love.

• Descendants of Levi and Lillie Estes Bobo meet at 5 p.m. at Padgett Creek Baptist Church — Fellowship Building. Bring a well-filled basket and gallon of tea. Paper products will be provid-ed.

Sunday, Aug. 25• The Union High

School Class of 1974 meets at 2:30 p.m. at the City of Union Municipal Building in the down-stairs conference room. For more information contact Tubo Owens at

426-2174, Jesse Glenn at 427-8932, or Barbara McCall-Crayne at 429-6219.

• The Sims High School Class of 1968 meets at 5 p.m. at the City of Union Municipal Building for business of importance. This will be the finalization for the 45th Reunion. Please plan to attend. For addi-tional information please call Betsy 674-6799.

Tuesday, Aug. 27• Able South Carolina

will host Emergency Preparedness Training for individuals with dis-abilities from 2-4 p.m. at 115 Thomas Street, Union. Each training par-ticipant with a disability will receive a free emer-gency management kit. To attend the training and request accommodations, contact (800) 681-6805, TTY: (803) 779-0949, or at (803) 779-5121, Ext.

126, or e-mail [email protected].

Sunday, Sept. 22• The Union County

Historical Society holds its Quarterly Meeting at 3 p.m. in the Union County Museum meeting room. As usual, the back door will be open for those wishing to avoid the stairs.The speak-er will be Dr. Rodger Stroup, Director of the S.C. Railroad Museum. Dr. Stroup is well known for his leadership and years of experience work-ing in the state at the SC State Museum and as the previous Director of the SC Dept. of Archives & History. His presenta-tion will be on the his-tory of South Carolina Railroading.

Saturday, Oct. 26• The Union High

School Class of 1993 holds its 20th reunion at 7 p.m. at River Chase

Golf Club. Contact Mary Martin at [email protected] or 919-986-0163 for more details.

Saturday, Sept. 21• Betsy and Company

presents a one day trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. There will be an 8:30 a.m. pickup at the Jonesville, Municipal Building and a 9 a.m. pickup in Union at the Old Walmart Parking Lot. Proceeds will go for the Relay-For-Life. For information call Betsy at 864-674-6799.

Ongoing events• “Painting with

Coffee” meets from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Union County Arts Council’s Gallery on Main Street in Union. Any artist working in any medium can attend this informal group of like-minded art-ists. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more infor-

mation.• “A Path of Discovery

with Watercolor” – New works by Union watercol-orist Betsy Skipper are on display at the Union County Arts Council’s gallery on Main Street in Union. Show runs through Aug. 9.

• Union County Council holds its regu-lar monthly meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Jury Room of the Union County Courthouse. The dates for the 2013 meetings are Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.

Items for Out & About can be submitted to The Union Daily Times by email to [email protected], by fax to 864-427-1237, by mail to Out & About, PO Drawer 749, Union, S.C. 29379 or in person at our office, 100 Times Boulevard in Union. Items will run on a space avail-able basis.

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Sunday, Sept. 2911:30 a.m.: The

Pastoral Ordination Services for Pastor Anita Jackson will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Kingdom Assembly Outreach Center (1514 South Highway 14 in Greer). Pastor Anita Jackson serves in ministry in various capacities from being an Elder, preaching the gospel, leading the Women of Divine Power Ministry as well as being a YMCA certified fitness trainer and overseeing

the Kingdom Assembly Outreach Center Fitness Center. Pastor Anita Jackson serves along-side her husband, Bishop Getties L. Jackson, Sr., M. Div. For additional information, visit www.kingdomaoc.com or call (864) 655-5990.

Ongoing EventsMitchell Chapel

Christian Church, 381 Kelly Road in Union, holds services at its new location, 143 Camelot Drive in Union.

The Missionary

Auxiliary of the Pacolet River Baptist Association has an Emergency Food Pantry in the rear (annex) of the town hall in Jonesville. The pantry is open Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon and other times by calling the numbers posted on the sign at the entrance of the annex. Bring iden-tification and proof resi-dence.

New Emanuel Chapel Baptist Church has changed its services times to 9 a.m. for Sunday

School and 10 a.m. for Praise and Worship.

Woodson Chapel Baptist Church has changed its services to 9 a.m. for Sunday School and 10 a.m. for Worship.

Items for Church News can be submitted to The Union Daily Times for publication via email to [email protected], by fax to (864) 427-1237, by mail to Church News, PO Drawer 749, Union, S.C. 29379 or in person at our office, 100 Times Boulevard, Union, S.C. 29379. Items can include singings, special services, yard sales, revivals and other church events. Items will run on a space avail-able basis.

ChurchFrom page 5

Heiche US Surface Technology establishing new facility in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA — Heiche US Surface Technology, which specializes in surface treatment for metal automotive com-ponents, will locate its new production facility and U.S. headquarters in Spartanburg County. The $4 million investment is expected to generate 38 new jobs.

“We are looking for-ward to setting up our new operations in Spartanburg County. South Carolina provides us with an excellent busi-ness environment and a location for us to reach customers throughout the U.S. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local offi-cials,” said Gunter Heiche of the Heichegroup.

Heiche US Surface Technology will estab-

lish its U.S. headquar-ters and new production operations in an exist-ing building, located at 2790 Fairforest–Clevedale Road, Suite A, in Spartanburg. The new facility will apply anti-corrosion surface treat-ments to metal parts used by automotive compa-nies. The new facility is expected to begin opera-tions in December.

“Today’s announce-ment is another win for the Upstate as well as South Carolina as a whole. Companies from around the world understand that South Carolina is the new ‘it’ state for business. We celebrate Heiche’s deci-sion to invest $4 million and create 38 new jobs in Spartanburg County,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.

Since January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more than $9 billion in capital invest-ment and more than 26,000 jobs in the manu-facturing sector.

“The ‘BMW effect’ continues to send rip-ples throughout our state’s economy and announcements like this one show its impact. Today’s announcement by Heiche strengthens South Carolina’s manu-facturing renaissance and adds to our reputa-tion in the automotive club. Every one of these jobs will create a positive impact,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.

“Spartanburg County is extremely pleased that Heiche US Surface Technology will establish its new U.S. headquar-

ters here. I would like to thank our economic development team who worked with not only local and state allies, but also Jim Blair with the German American Chamber of Commerce in securing Heiche in our County,” said David Britt, Chairman of the Economic Recruitment and Development C o m m i tt e e o f Spartanburg County and member of the Economic Futures Group Board.

“GACC South Services found excellent support from the State of South Carolina in evaluating a number of sites through-out the state, and from the Spartanburg County Economic Futures Group in making the final location decision,” said German American

Chamber of Commerce South Services, LLC Managing Director James Blair. “With a strong focus on automotive sup-plier companies, Heiche US Surface Technology will provide an excellent resource to manufactur-ers throughout the state and the region.”

For details on hiring, please visit www.heiche.de/ - en/company/ jobs .html. Anyone interest-ed in job opportunities with the company should contact Martin Loose at [email protected] or go to www.sctech-jobs.com.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved a rural infrastructure grant for $100,000.

For more information about the company,

please visit www.heiche.de/-en/.

About S.C. Department of Commerce

As South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new busi-nesses and help existing businesses grow. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as Boeing, Bridgestone, Continental, Monster.com, Heinz, ZF Group, BMW and Google Inc. and also supports small and existing business, rural development initiatives and community develop-ment. Commerce partners with the S.C. Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruit-ing, and with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce in partner-ship with the SC Works system, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the state. South Carolina has been ranked first in attract-ing jobs through foreign investment by IBM-Plant Location International. The state won the Gold Shovel Award and the Project of Year Award from Area Development magazine in 2012. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.

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Two men arrested in Howard’s Rock vandalism caseCLEMSON — Two

North Carolina men have been arrested in the case of vandalism to Howard’s Rock, an iconic symbol of the Clemson University football program.

Clemson University police charged Michael J. Rogers, 46, of Pisgah Forest and Alden James Gainey, 17, of Brevard each with felony counts of conspiracy and

obstructing justice.The two men appeared

before a Pickens County magistrate today, and each was released on a personal recognizance bond of $7,500.

Police say the rock was damaged earlier this summer on the night of June 2. The protective casing was destroyed and a portion of the rock was chipped away. The

incident was partially captured by a video sur-veillance camera.

Micah Rogers of Pisgah Forest, N.C., was arrest-ed June 28 and charged with malicious injury

to animals or personal property valued at more than $2,000, but less than $10,000; and tres-passing, unlawful entry into enclosed places.

Men’s soccer to host Mercer in exhibition play Sunday

COLUMBIA — The University of South Carolina men’s soccer team will host Mercer in the first of two home exhibition contests for the 2013 season on Sunday evening at Stone Stadium. Game time is set for 7 p.m., and admission is free.

Free audio and live stats will be available via GamecocksOnline.com.

Fans attending the contest are asked to park in the Heyward Street Parking Garage and to enter at Gate 1, which is the gate on the Heyward Street side.

South Carolina

returns 15 letterwin-ners and four starters from the 2012 squad, including junior pre-season All-Conference USA honoree Braeden Troyer. Mark Berson is entering his 36th season as the Gamecocks’ head coach.

Mercer adds nine

newcomers to a roster with 13 returning let-terwinners. Six starters return, including two of their top three scorers in seniors Ehjayson Henry and Ryan King who combined for 26 points last season. Junior keeper Greg Ranjitsingh returns as well, boasting

a 0.87 GAA, 93 saves and seven shutouts from last season. Head coach Brad Ruzzo is in his sixth season leading the Bears.

Season tickets for men’s soccer, which includes admission to all home games, are currently on sale in

the Gamecock Ticket Office. Fans can pur-chase tickets online at GamecocksOnline.com, or by calling 1-800-4SC-FANS. Cost for season tickets for men’s soccer is $25 for adults and $10 for youth (17 and under).

Game set for 7 p.m., with free admission

Beckles competes at IAAF World ChampionshipsGamecock finishes 31st in her second World Championship appearance

MOSCOW — Gamecock Kierre Beckles ran in the second IAAF World Championships of her career on Friday at Luzhniki Stadium. Entering the competition

as the national champion in her home country of Barbados, Beckles turned in a time of 13.47 (-0.4) to finish 31st overall in the first round of the event.

Team USA’s women’s 4x400-meter relay team advanced to tomorrow’s finals. Former Gamecock Natasha Hastings, who finished fifth in the 400-meter dash finals, did not

run today, but could be a factor in the finals as she is a member of the relay pool.

South Carolina head coach Curtis Frye saw his men’s sprint and hur-

dle group push all three Team USA runners to the semifinals of the 200-meter dash, with Curtis Mitchell posting a new personal best and the fastest qualifying time of

19.97 to advance to the finals. In the final event of the day, Team USA’s 4x400-meter relay won the gold by more than a second with a world-leading time of 2:58.71.

Clemson women’s soccer to face Alabama in exhibition game today in AtlantaCLEMSON — The

Clemson women’s soccer team will face Alabama in an exhibition game on today in Atlanta, GA. The game between the Tigers and Crimson Tide will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Woodruff Physical Education Center on the campus of Emory University. The match is open to the public and admission is free.

Eddie Radwanski, who is beginning his third sea-son as the Tigers’ head

coach, returns 18 letter-winners, including nine starters, and welcomes 11 newcomers to the 2013 squad. Vanessa Laxgang and Tabitha Padgett are two of seven players returning for their senior seasons. Laxgang has started 47 games in the midfield for the Tigers over the past three sea-sons. Padgett started all 18 games at forward in 2012, and ranked in a tie for second on the team in scoring a season ago.

Savannah Coiner, a junior defender who has anchored the Clemson back line for the past two seasons, and Katelyn Reeve, a junior who has been a mainstay in the midfield for two years, are two additional upper-classmen who Radwanski will look to for leadership both on and off the field in 2013. In addition, he will look for sophomore midfielder Allie Kington to provide a spark for the team as she returns from

an offseason injury.High expectations have

been placed on Clemson’s 11 incoming fresh-men. Kailen Sheridan and Claire Wagner are two of the 11, and both were recently named to the TopDrawerSoccer.com Preseason Best XI Freshmen team. Sheridan spent the summer of 2013 with Canada’s U-20 Women’s National Team, attending camps in Vancouver and Copenhagen, Denmark,

and is competing for a spot on the team’s ros-ter for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2014. Wagner played for the United States U-17 Women’s National Team at the World Cup in Azerbaijan in 2012 and also won back-to-back ECNL national titles with her club team, CASL Chelsea Ladies 94, in 2011 and 2012.

Alabama posted an 8-9-2 overall record and a 3-8-2 mark in SEC games

in 2012. The Tigers and Crimson Tide will be facing off in an exhibi-tion game for the third straight year, as the two teams also met during the preseason in Tuscaloosa in 2011 and in Clemson in 2012. Alabama is under the leadership of Todd Bramble, who was the head coach at Clemson from 2001-07. Former Tiger Tatum Clowney (1998-2001) is an assistant coach on the Crimson Tide staff.

Gamecock equestrian signs Lisa Perri to NLI

COLUMBIA — South Carolina head coach Boo Major announced Friday the signing of Lisa Perri (Kennett Square, Pa./Unionville) to a national letter of intent to join the Gamecock equestrian program for the 2013-2014 season. Perri will ride with Carolina’s hunt seat team and she is the program’s lone hunt seat signee from the spring signing period.

“We’re excited about Lisa joining our team because she has a strong background and we really feel like she’s going to be able to help us on the hunt seat side,” Major said. “She certainly has the ability to compete in both equitation and equitation over fences, but she is a very strong equitation rider and I’m excited to see what she’s able to do once practice begins.”

Perri’s trainer is Troy Hendricks.

From 2010-2012, Perri earned the highest equi-tation score at the USPC Championships East. In 2010, she was pinned top-10 at The Devon Horse Show, and from 2009-2011, she was the CCHSA equitation cham-pion.

During her career at Unionville High School in Kennett Square, Pa., Perri made the honor roll all four years. She also earned advanced scores all four years on Pennsylvania’s annual statewide standardized test in mathematics and writing.

Born in Philadelphia to parents Frank and Donna Perri, she has an older sister, Gina Perri.

Perri chose South Carolina over the University of Georgia, Auburn University, and Penn State University. While at South Carolina, Perri will major in chem-istry.