Columbia Star

Wizard gets framed

By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com and Mimi M.Maddock Mimi@TheColumbiaStar.com — 05/16/2008

Columbia artist Laura "Lolly" Dickson especially likes painting animals. She empathizes with God's creatures, and it shows in her sensitive interpretations on canvas. "Wouldn't it be nice if we could persuade animals to pose immobile for us?" Dickson said. "I take a lot of photographs.

Harrell heads SC Criminal Justice Academy

By Mike Cox MWC423@bellsouth.net — 05/16/2008

Richland County's Chief Deputy isn't a history buff. He doesn't care too much about ancient Greek warriors or strategic errors made in WWII. He thinks "history is important when we can learn from it". Considering how much history Hubert Harrell has made you'd think it would matter more.

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Photo and story contributed by Sonia Neale — 05/16/2008

Sarah Anne Clough, Miss Northern 2008, a graduating homeschooler from Columbia will be competing in The Miss South Carolina Pageant July 1- 5 in Spartanburg, SC. She was featured in The Columbia Star as a toddler many years ago as Star Child.

St. Pat's makes $40,000 for charities

Contributed by The Five Points Association — 05/16/2008

The Five Points Association Board of Directors awarded $40,000 to local charities May 9, 2008. This year's recipients: • Sexual Trauma Services • Irish Children's Charity • MLK • Dreher High School

It's happening right here in your community

05/16/2008

-ANIMALS Project Pet is now registering for the 3rd Annual Precious Pet Calendar Contest. $15 to enter, $1 to vote. Visit www.projectpet. com -ART Columbia Museum of Art is offering a variety of summer camps for children ages 4- 14.

GAP to perform

05/16/2008

Richland Northeast High School's much lauded GAP Choir's spring concert will be a rocked out night of praise in the Richland School District Two Auditorium May 17 at 6 p.m., and admission is free.

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Contributed by S.C. Parks and Recreation and Tourism — 05/16/2008

South Carolina, one of the original 13 American colonies, is steeped in history. Its numerous battlefield sites and military museums, many of them found in particularly attractive parts of the state, offer an appreciation of South Carolina's role in America's wartime heritage, from the Revolutionary War to Iraq.

S.C. Arts Commission honors the late Gov. Robert McNair

Contributed by the S.C. Arts Commission — 05/16/2008

During the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the states leading arts agency, the S.C. Arts Foundation paid tribute to the late Governor Robert E. McNair for his role in creating the S.C. Arts Commission. The event on May 7 at the Columbia Museum of Art included food, entertainment, and a silent auction of original works of art by 40 South Carolina artists.

Iron Man

By John Dixon — 05/16/2008

My friend Michael and I went to Wynnsong Cinemas to see Iron Man, and it was well worth the price of admission. There were some inconsistencies between the comics and the movie, but it wasn't enough to damage the experience.

Midlands Tech announces upcoming courses

05/16/2008

Upcoming Courses at Midlands Technical College include: Music/Dance Ballroom Dancing 5/25/08 Airport Campus Beginning Guitar 06/05/08 Harbison Campus General interest Beginner's Motorcycle Class 5/23/08 or 06/06/08 Locations:

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05/16/2008

A full-musical ensemble including a marching band, drum line, dancers, and a cast of 40, will perform Disney's High School Musical at the longawaited and much anticipated opening of the new Eau Claire High School theatre May 15-17 at 8 pm.

Business editor plays lobbyist for feature film

By John Temple Ligon temple@thecolumbiastar.com — 05/16/2008

The movie being filmed in Columbia, Nailed, is a $25 million feature with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Biel. Gyllenhaal plays a newcomer Congressman from Indiana, and Biel is the "nailed" waitress storming Washington for improved healthcare delivery.

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon — 05/16/2008

Coal unpopular The S.C. Coastal Conservation League is spending $100,000 to research the need for Santee Cooper's coal- fired power plant in southern Florence County. Also, pollution potential should be quantified as part of the research.

Charles Perkins of Five Points Carolina First

Story and Photo by John Temple Ligon — 05/16/2008

The Five Points branch of Carolina First Bank, situated at the corner of Saluda Avenue and Blossom Street, is directly across the street from the Kenny's site. The six- story multi- purpose parking/ retail/residential compound is about to begin construction as it leaves controversy behind. What's ahead, as a banker would see it, is a lot going on.

Folks about town

05/16/2008

Historic Columbia Foundation received the 2008 Alliance Award from the South Carolina Board of the American Institute of Architects. USC professor of physics Dr. Sanjib Mishra has been awarded the Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year award.

Moore Orthopaedic Clinic Opens Ambulatory Surgery Center

Contributed by Nola Armstrong — 05/16/2008

Officials at the Moore Orthopaedic Clinic recently announced the completion of the Ambulatory Surgery Center at 104 Saluda Pointe Drive in Lexington. The new facility houses physician offices, administration offices, a performance enhancement training center and expanded physical therapy services area for adults as well as children.

The End of an Era: Lourie's to close in June

Contributed by Kevin Fisher — 05/16/2008

After 96 years, an eternity of memories and a mountain of goodwill, Lourie's will close its doors on June 30, 2008. A.M. (Mick) Lourie, chairman, and Frank M. Lourie, CEO, said the economics of both fine menswear and downtown retailing meant the landmark store was no longer viable.

Star Classifieds

05/16/2008

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Richland One congratulates TIP students

Contributed by Richland School District One — 05/16/2008

Richland One congratulates its 23 exceptional middle school students recently recognized as Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) Scholars, an honor bestowed upon academically gifted students who score at or above the national average on at least one part of the SAT.

Winners of Archibald Rutledge College scholarships

Contributed by Richland District Two — 05/16/2008

Four students have won a challenging statewide competition to be named as this year's recipients of Archibald Rutledge College Scholarships worth about $4,000 each. The Columbia competition was the culmination of a statewide selection process.

Ohaio Gozaimasu, Japan!

By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com — 05/16/2008

In Japan it's a Bon- Dori. In Columbia it's a Festival. Rosewood Elementary students had it both ways on May 2, as they culminated a year of study about Japan with a Bon Dori festival on the grounds. The inspiration arose from the exchange visit to Japan last year by Rosewood Music Teacher Janet Swigler.

Wizard gets framed

By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com and Mimi M.Maddock Mimi@TheColumbiaStar.com — 05/16/2008

Harrell heads SC Criminal Justice Academy

By Mike Cox MWC423@bellsouth.net — 05/16/2008

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Photo and story contributed by Sonia Neale — 05/16/2008

St. Pat's makes $40,000 for charities

Contributed by The Five Points Association — 05/16/2008

Everyone hates PACT

By Kristin Maguire — 05/16/2008

Mention the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test (PACT), and the response is unanimous. Administrators hate posting the nebulous results. Students hate the drill. Parents hate getting the letters home telling them to make sure their kids get a good breakfast on PACT days.

First Presbyterian Church hosts organ recital of Ronald E. Miller

05/16/2008

Photograph by Jim Covington Socializing after the Festival of Music at First Presbyterian Church featuring organist Ronald E. Miller (l), who has been organist at First Presbyterian Church since 1971, are Ann Hall, Rhetta Sanders, Gordon Query, Leona Query, and Nancy Smith.

Pigs feeding at the trough

By Warner M.Montgomery warner@thecolumbiastar.com — 05/16/2008

Howard Duvall was born and raised in Cheraw, served as president of the Class of 1961 at Cheraw High School, finished The Citadel, became a captain in the US Air Force, retired to Cheraw and became its mayor, earned a masters of public administration at USC. Then he got serious!

Riverbanks helps smallest cat in the world

Contributed by Riverbanks Zoo and Garden — 05/16/2008

A black- footed kitten was born on March 7, 2008, to parents Hiari and Alex at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. "The role that Riverbanks has played in sustaining the captive population of black- footed cats is tremendous," said John Davis, curator of mammals at Riverbanks.

Art as Therapy

By Anita Baker — 05/16/2008

South Carolina's Art of Recovery project recognizes the talent of people who live with mental illnesses and the role that creative outlets, like art, can play in the recovery process. Individuals who are treated in the clinics and institutions of our state are invited to submit their work with the opportunity for the sale of their work.

May is Mental Health Month

05/16/2008

Gov. Mark Sanford proclaimed May as Mental Health Month in South Carolina. Throughout May, advocates for people with mental illnesses, mentally ill citizens and their families, and mental health professionals are striving to raise public awareness of the facts about mental illnesses and to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illnesses.

Nurse wows Rotarians

By Warner M.Montgomery warner@thecolumbiastar.com — 05/16/2008

Dr. Patrick Hickey, professor of nursing at USC, spoke to the Columbia Rotary Club May 12 on "A nurse's quest to complete the seven summits." This "cross between Florence Nightingale and Indiana Jones" ran through his seven- year odyssey, 2001 to 2007, to climb the seven highest mountains on seven continents.

Keep an eye on your license plate

05/16/2008

Given the rise in gas prices, people have taken to stealing license plates, putting them on their car, then getting gas and running. If your license plate is the one stolen, the gas station will have your license plate, and you could be in trouble for pump and run.

Photo

05/16/2008

A World War II B-25 bomber like this one, ditched in a practice bombing run, was recovered from Lake Murray in 2005. Artifacts from the plane can be seen in the S.C. State Museum's "mini-exhiibit" Catch of the Day, through January 2009. Photo courtesy Bob Seigler and S.C. State Museum.

My 15 minutes of fame was several hours too long

By David Sennema dsennema@sc.rr.com — 05/16/2008

I spent last Thursday as an extra in a film being made here in Columbia. The scene being shot had to do with an evil senator who had died by choking on a cookie. A bizarre funeral scene was shot in Ebenezer Lutheran Church in downtown Columbia.

The Critics Say

05/16/2008

Cinema Blend, a movie critic, thinks Hollywood is running out of ideas and stealing ideas from porn with the newest Jessica Biel offering. This project is being created by David O. NRuasilseedll, and its called . The premise of the film is that Biel plays Sammy Joyce, a socially awkward receptionist who accidentally gets shot in the head with a nail gun.

Thirty-something speaks

Mike Maddock — 05/16/2008

Somebody somewhere once said, "It's good to see the seasons change!" That's exactly how it used to be when I was growing up…at least in sports. The Southern seasons don't change much just from warm to hot to melt- your- eyebrows hot.

Bulldog's eye in the sky

05/16/2008

Two of our favorite detectives, Bulldog and George, are talking to a person of interest in a church burglary case. So far, the guy denies any knowledge of the break- in, but the detectives have high hopes that this is their man.

It's not a criticism, it's an observation.

Mike Cox — 05/16/2008

Perception is a wonderful thing. In high school, a girl rumored to be interested in me was suddenly funnier and better looking when I found out she knew who I was. Things your children or pets do are cuter and more clever than those same actions by others. When an expert we respect tells us a book or CD is worth buying, we are probably going to like it.

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By Arlene Marturano marturano@yahoo.com — 05/16/2008

Bringing fresh locally grown and produced goods to the community is one goal of the Sandhill Farmers Market at the Clemson University Sandhill Research and Education Center in northeast Columbia.

Iris Society crowns winners

Contirbuted by the S.C. Iris Society — 05/16/2008

The S.C. Iris Society held its 48th standard flower show called Celebrating Fifty Years of Iris Flower Shows April 26 at the Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia. It was the 50th Anniversary of the region five affiliate of the S.C. Iris Society. The show chairman was Ruth Bowers.

Public notices

05/16/2008

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (DEFICIENCY DEMANDED) 2007-CP-40-6704 Gungor Ozbek, Plaintiff, vs. By-Wa, L.L.C. also known as By-Wa Co., L.L.C.and By-Wa Company, L.L.C., Carolina First Bank. David W. Byrd and Gary M. Watts, Defendants.

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05/16/2008

Claudia Ainsley Howard and Gregory Scott Rhame were married in Shandon United Methodist Church May 10, 2008, at 6 pm. Dr. Michael L. Guffee Sr. performed the double- ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jennings Yates Howard and Carl Francis "Doc" Howard. Her grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Mason Farquhar Yates and the late Dr. and Mrs.

Renowned women's rights activist speaks to The Zonta Club

Contributed by The Zonta Club of Columbia — 05/16/2008

The Zonta Club of Columbia, in collaboration with the Women's Leadership Institute of Columbia College, hosted a luncheon at the Palmetto Club honoring Dr. V. Mohini Giri of India May 5, 2008. Dr. Giri is a renowned women's rights activist in India and is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

The SC Legislative Republican Women's Caucus honors 2008 Woman of the Year

Contributed by The South Carolina Legislative Republican Women's Caucus — 05/16/2008

The South Carolina Legislative Republican Women's Caucus hosted a reception/fundraiser to benefit The Republican Women's Scholarship Fund. These funds are awarded to deserving young women all over South Carolina to assist with their higher education.

A birthday celebration for Mrs. Elizabeth P. Smith

05/16/2008

Betty and Paul Smith of Atlanta,Ga. and Hilton Head, S.C. (formerly of Columbia) are having a 90th Birthday Celebration honoring his mother, Elizabeth (Lib) Smith on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at The Palmetto Club in Columbia. In attendance will be relatives, special friends and neighbors, and out of town guests.

Correction

05/16/2008

Editor's note: In the May 9, 2008, issue of The Columbia Star, "You are invited to The Sweet Potato Festival," it was stated The Sweet Potato Festival was a fundraiser to help renovate the Harriet Barber House. This statement was incorrect.

Vikings fall in Lower State title match

05/16/2008

West Florence Knights 4, Spring Valley Vikings 2 4A Lower State Championship Parklane Tennis Center • May 8, 2008 Singles: Bobby Browning (WF) d. Ashkon Babaee (SV) 6-4, 6-1; Pruitt Williams (WF) d. Chris Harvey (SV) 6-2, 6-0; Brent Lett (SV) d. Matthew Canelon (WF) 6-2, 6-2; Daniel Sechtin (WF) d. Kenan Sakarcan (SV) 6-2, 6-1; John Duncan (WF) d.

Bearcats are Lower State Champs!

Story and Photos by David Martin — 05/16/2008

For the second time in a week, the Brookland- Cayce Bearcats had to take on the Mustangs of Midland Valley Friday, May 9 to determine their fate in the Lower State championship hunt. Midland Valley took the first game 6- 1 with strong hitting against Bearcat pitcher Jeff Estep, scoring six runs in the first four innings.

Falcons recover, win Upper State championship

By George Kaupp — 05/16/2008

A.C. Flora had a chance to close out Blythewood in the first game played on Friday, May 9th. Win, and they would be in the state finals as the Upper State champions. Lose, and they would have to play a second game that evening to determine the champion. The Falcons lost the first, but rallied to win the second over the Bengals and claim the Upper State championship.

Dolphins squeak by Skyhawks for title

By George Kaupp — 05/16/2008

Alexandra Fuller scored on a free kick late in the match, propelling Hilton Head Prep to a 2- 1 victory over Hammond in the SCISA 3A girls soccer final on Saturday, May 10 at Heathwood Hall in Columbia. The game was played mostly in Hammond's end in the first half, as the Skyhawks seemed content to play defense and to frustrate the Dolphins' vaunted offense.

2008 SCHSSCA Boys All- State Soccer Teams

05/16/2008

Giese to swim with Pirates

05/16/2008

Spring Valley's Kristen Giese signs to swim at East Carolina. She is pictured with her coach, Mike Loser. Contributed by Spring Valley High School.

Eagles outlast Bearcats for 3A Lower State title

05/16/2008

After two 40 minute halves, two ten minute overtimes and two five minute overtimes of scoreless soccer, Chapin converted four penalty kicks to Brookland- Cayce's three to defeat the Bearcats in the Lower State finals at Woolbright Field on May 13.

Falcons row for Bronze

Contributed by A.C. Flora High School — 05/16/2008

Ninth grade students at A.C. Flora High School and Columbia Rowing Club members, West Watson and Chase Cowart, participated in the Augusta Invitational Regatta held at Langley Pond in Aiken, S.C. on March 15, 2008. They raced in the Men's Youth 2000 meter final and finished third with a time of 09:27.70. They received a bronze medal for their efforts.

Cardinals come from losers' bracket to win state championship

By George Kaupp — 05/16/2008

Nazley Wilson pitched five complete game victories, helping the Cardinal Newman Cardinals rally from the losers' bracket to defeat the Laurence Manning Swampcats twice in a row to claim the SCISA 3A state softball championship on Saturday, May 10th at Pine Grove Softball Complex in Lexington.

Vikings head to title game for third straight time

Story and Photos by Mike Maddock — 05/16/2008

The atmosphere at Spring Valley Tuesday, May 13 had all the intensity and pageantry of a high school football playoff game complete with cool air, packed stands and rowdy fans, drum lines, and cheerleaders. But this was a different kind of football.

Falcons sweep Northwood for SCISA 3A title

Courtesy of Ben Lippen Head Coach Brent Walsh — 05/16/2008

Game 1:May 12 Ben Lippen 5,Northwood 2 The Falcons travelled to Northwood Academy for Game 1 of the 2008 SCISA AAA State Championship. Northwood Academy came into the game with a 26- 4 record and Ben Lippen entered the contest with a 23- 5 mark. Both teams threw their respective aces, Ryan Philpott for Northwood and Kyle Williamson for Ben Lippen.

Bengals commit

Contributed by Ryan Johnson, Blythewood Athletics — 05/16/2008

Ten Blythewood High School seniors have announced their plans to continue their successful athletic careers on the collegiate level. Kaitlyn Overly and Alesia Jerrells have both committed to play lacrosse at Erskine College next year.

Pineville, a historic refuge

By Warner M.Warner@TheColumMboinatSgtaorm.coemry — 05/16/2008

Show me your cemeteries, and I will tell you what kind of people you have. - Benjamin Franklin Cemeteries are records of the past. Gravestones are expressions of love and affection engraved in history.

Last Man Standing moves on

By Warner M.Montgomery warner@thecolumbiastar.com — 05/16/2008

Legend has it that when a negro wagoner was asked by his traveling passenger as they passed Peru Plantation in Pineville before the Civil War, "Who lives here?" he answered, "The Porchers, sir." The traveler got the same answer at Ophir, Chapel Hill, Pooshee, Mexico, Moorefield, and other plantations.

Business editor plays lobbyist for feature film

By John Temple Ligon temple@thecolumbiastar.com — 05/16/2008

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon — 05/16/2008

Charles Perkins of Five Points Carolina First

Story and Photo by John Temple Ligon — 05/16/2008

Folks about town

05/16/2008

Moore Orthopaedic Clinic Opens Ambulatory Surgery Center

Contributed by Nola Armstrong — 05/16/2008

The End of an Era: Lourie's to close in June

Contributed by Kevin Fisher — 05/16/2008

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05/16/2008

Renowned women's rights activist speaks to The Zonta Club

Contributed by The Zonta Club of Columbia — 05/16/2008

The SC Legislative Republican Women's Caucus honors 2008 Woman of the Year

Contributed by The South Carolina Legislative Republican Women's Caucus — 05/16/2008

A birthday celebration for Mrs. Elizabeth P. Smith

05/16/2008

Correction

05/16/2008

My 15 minutes of fame was several hours too long

By David Sennema dsennema@sc.rr.com — 05/16/2008

The Critics Say

05/16/2008

Thirty-something speaks

Mike Maddock — 05/16/2008

Bulldog's eye in the sky

05/16/2008

It's not a criticism, it's an observation.

Mike Cox — 05/16/2008

Vikings fall in Lower State title match

05/16/2008

Bearcats are Lower State Champs!

Story and Photos by David Martin — 05/16/2008

Falcons recover, win Upper State championship

By George Kaupp — 05/16/2008

Dolphins squeak by Skyhawks for title

By George Kaupp — 05/16/2008

2008 SCHSSCA Boys All- State Soccer Teams

05/16/2008

Giese to swim with Pirates

05/16/2008

Spring Valley's Kristen Giese signs to swim at East Carolina. She is pictured with her coach, Mike Loser. Contributed by Spring Valley High School.

Eagles outlast Bearcats for 3A Lower State title

05/16/2008

Falcons row for Bronze

Contributed by A.C. Flora High School — 05/16/2008

Cardinals come from losers' bracket to win state championship

By George Kaupp — 05/16/2008

Vikings head to title game for third straight time

Story and Photos by Mike Maddock — 05/16/2008

Falcons sweep Northwood for SCISA 3A title

Courtesy of Ben Lippen Head Coach Brent Walsh — 05/16/2008

Bengals commit

Contributed by Ryan Johnson, Blythewood Athletics — 05/16/2008

Richland One congratulates TIP students

Contributed by Richland School District One — 05/16/2008

Winners of Archibald Rutledge College scholarships

Contributed by Richland District Two — 05/16/2008

Ohaio Gozaimasu, Japan!

By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com — 05/16/2008

Pineville, a historic refuge

By Warner M.Warner@TheColumMboinatSgtaorm.coemry — 05/16/2008

Last Man Standing moves on

By Warner M.Montgomery warner@thecolumbiastar.com — 05/16/2008

It's happening right here in your community

05/16/2008

GAP to perform

05/16/2008

Richland Northeast High School's much lauded GAP Choir's spring concert will be a rocked out night of praise in the Richland School District Two Auditorium May 17 at 6 p.m., and admission is free.

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Contributed by S.C. Parks and Recreation and Tourism — 05/16/2008

S.C. Arts Commission honors the late Gov. Robert McNair

Contributed by the S.C. Arts Commission — 05/16/2008

Iron Man

By John Dixon — 05/16/2008

Midlands Tech announces upcoming courses

05/16/2008

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05/16/2008

Everyone hates PACT

By Kristin Maguire — 05/16/2008

Public notices

05/16/2008

Locally grown: peanuts, produce and perennialIris s

By Arlene Marturano marturano@yahoo.com — 05/16/2008

Bringing fresh locally grown and produced goods to the community is one goal of the Sandhill Farmers Market at the Clemson University Sandhill Research and Education Center in northeast Columbia.

Iris Society crowns winners

Contirbuted by the S.C. Iris Society — 05/16/2008