Columbia Star

Stop Where the Parking Lot's Full

By Jackie Perrone bellsouth.net — 11/28/2008

It took 20 years and about that number of pounds, but Sandlapper magazine writers Aida Rogers and Tim Driggers have put it all together for the eating public: Stop Where the Parking Lot's Full,

Miss SC...Miss America... Miss USA...Miss Universe

Compiled by Mimi M. Maddock and Caroline L. Judson — 11/28/2008

She was our heroine in the 50s. Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson was the first Miss USA to win Miss Universe. She was the first of seven Americans to win the Miss Universe crown. Stevenson was Miss Greenwood and next Miss South Carolina in 1953 which led her to the Miss America pageant. She was a semi- finalist for Miss America in 1953 and won the contest in 1954.

Shandon and Hollywood- Rose Hill neighborhoods host holiday tour

By Jackie Perrone jacper@bellsouth.net — 11/28/2008

Residents of the Shandon and Hollywood- Rose Hill neighborhoods will welcome visitors to the annual Homes for the Holidays Tour December 7, 2008. This event, held in some of Columbia's oldest neighborhoods, will feature seven unique homes decorated for the Holidays, plus the newly renovated Hand Middle School.

Renee and Bob Kitts's front door

By Jackie Perrone jacper@bellsouth.net — 11/28/2008

Ask Renee and Bob Kitt to identify their home decoration motif, and they come up with the best word: Eclectic! Inside the home are ceramics from Mexico, a coffee table from India, Japanese dolls, a parrot from Belize, and a bread bowl from Honduras, along with family heirloom pieces and treasured old pictures.

USC chapter of Kappa Alpha reunites

11/28/2008

Photo by Jim Covington Kappa Alpha alumni at USC from all over the country during the 1950s met together November 14, 2008, at the Palmetto Club. Presidents during the 1950s were (l- r) G. Spruce McCain, Duncan F. Breckenridge Jr., Robert "Bib" Wimberly, John Speer, Tommy Edmonds, David Merline, Henry McMaster Jr. (current president), and Henry McMaster Sr.

Lower Richland Ruritan names Mother of the Year

11/28/2008

Members of the Lower Richland Ruritan Club named Lisa Threatt Dixon their 2008 Mother of the Year.With Lisa are (back row) Harriett and Billy Threatt, her parents; Kenny Dixon Sr., her husband, and Kenny Dixon Jr., her son. Front row: Pam Threatt, her sister, and Caroline and Katie Dixon, her daughters.

S.C. patriot fights with Andrew Jackson

By Jackie Perrone jacper@bellsouth.net — 11/28/2008

"John Adair did it. I just put words in his mouth." That's how Dale Pedrick describes the book she wrote about a little- known South Carolina patriot. John Adair: Path of a Patriot is now in print and available. "Wherever you live, especially in the South, you will find Adairs in the phone book," says this author.

Cayce's first female mayor... just in time

By Jessica Cross — 11/28/2008

Cayce's first female mayor, Elise Parton has plans for Cayce, starting with a focus on resident involvement. Thirty- five other women were elected to the mayoral office out of 270 cities and towns represented across the state.

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month

Contributed by The Epilepsy Foundation of South Carolina — 11/28/2008

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and 2008 marks the 36th anniversary of this important designation. There are 80,000 South Carolinians and nearly 3,000,000 Americans living with epilepsy. For many the biggest problem they face, besides seizures, are negative attitudes about the condition.

Daisy needs a home

11/28/2008

Five- year- old Daisy loves people and other pets. She is good both indoors and outdoors and an excellent watchdog. Daisy is housetrained and has never had an accident indoors! She has an extreme fear of thunder, gun shots, and fireworks.

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon — 11/28/2008

Textiles According to studies by Clemson University and N.C. State University, the S.C. textile industry has $21 billion in annual sales among its 912 companies employing almost 65,000 workers. Charlotte's future in college football UNC Charlotte Chancellor Phil Dubois recently recommended a new football program to his board of trustees. The board agreed.

Chamber CEO makes five points

By John Temple Ligon temple@thecolumbiastar.com — 11/28/2008

On Oct. 1, 2008, Otis B. Rawl Jr. became president and CEO of the S.C. Chamber of Commerce. The Columbia Rotary Club's membership of 320 had Rawl for lunch this past Monday, Nov. 24. Rawl was introduced by his friend, Columbia attorney Steve Benjamin.

Margaret Nevill of The Mad Platter

By John Temple Ligon temple@thecolumbiastar.com — 11/28/2008

At The Mad Platter, 3101 Millwood Ave., the customer can pay $6 for an all- day session painting pottery pieces. There is an additional purchase price per piece, running from a maximum of $100 on down. The Mad Platter offers a choice among more than 200 styles of pottery and among more than 60 colors.

Folks about town

11/28/2008

Larkin Ellzey, Amy Jowers, and Chr is King have joined Nexsen Pruet as associates. Michael Oana has been inducted into Summit Brokerage Services' President's Club. Municipal Association of South Carolina executive director Miriam Hair has been elected to the 2009 Board of Directors of the National League of Cities.

The Columbia Ball begins the 2008 debutante season

11/28/2008

The first of the season's debutante balls, The Columbia Ball, was held Thanksgiving Eve, November 26, at the Columbia Marriott. The festivities began at 7 pm with a reception, followed by the presentation of the debutantes, the debutante figure, dinner, and dancing in the ballroom. Music was provided by the Ross Holmes Band.

Miss Merry and Mr. Barden exchange vows

11/28/2008

Susan Milliken Merry and Daniel Franklin Barden were married November 22, 2008, at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Earl Umbach. The 5:30 pm ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles Meyer Davis Jr. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Franklin Milliken and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Arnold Umbach Sr. of Auburn, Alabama.

Crown keeps on shining

By Deborah Brooks — 11/28/2008

Ronaele Joi Kennedy died from a rare form of Cancer in October, 2008. When she was four, she was crowned Little Miss Save Our Communi ty. Fami ly, f r iends, AKA sorority, and members of the school where she taught observed the First Annual Ronaele's Crown November 16 by presenting 500 pounds of non perishables and $2,500 to the Greater Waver ly Foundation's Food Pantry.

Construction begins on Columbia Area Mental Health Center

Contributed by Columbia Area Mental Health Center — 11/28/2008

Columbia Area Mental Health Center held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, November 20, to mark the beginning of construction of its new facility in downtown Columbia.

Letters to the editor

11/28/2008

Quit bashing, and do your jobs I read with interest your Mack Whittle article in The Columbia Star. While I agree that Whittle continues to put himself first and probably should not have received his full retirement package, I disagree with the public "Whittle bashing" by The Columbia Star and especially by Governor Sanford and Congressman Ingles.

Thirty-Something Speaks

Mike Maddock — 11/28/2008

Yago the Belgian Malinois and Miko the German Shepherd greet each other through a chain link fence each morning by lifting their legs and peeing on one another. It must be a European thing; kind of like when French guys say hello with a kiss to each cheek.

The man with the lunch box

11/28/2008

It's mid- morning in Monroe, Washington, when a man walks into the bank and announces: "This is a stickup. Give me all the money, and nobody gets hurt. You can forget about the bait money." In just a few minutes, the robber is out of the bank carrying the stolen money in his lunch box.

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

11/28/2008

It was a birthday dinner for the Woman Whose Garbage I'm Responsible For. Seven of us around the table enjoying our time together. A young couple stopped to speak to someone at our table. Introductions were made. Our reason for being there was revealed. The woman complimented Suzy on her youthful appearance and her curly hair.

Think about this

Contributed by Bob Ford — 11/28/2008

• Pythagorean Theorem: 24 words. • The Lord's Prayer: 66 words. • Archimedes' Principle: 67 words. • The Ten Commandments: 179 words. • Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: 286 words. • The entire Declaration of Independence: 1,300 words.

Thrice as nice!

Story and Photos by Mike Maddock — 11/28/2008

The Hammond Skyhawks won their third straight SCISA 3A championship with a resounding 41- 7 thumping of the Wilson Hall Barons at S.C. State's Oliver C. Dawson Stadium Friday, November 21. In 2006, Hammond fell behind Augusta Christian 17- 14 but rallied in the second half to take a 28- 17 victory and complete a perfect 13- 0 season.

Cardinals stop the Crusaders

By Josh Cruse — 11/28/2008

Cardinals 49, Crusaders 33 On Friday, November 21 three Cardinal Newman players finished with double digit point totals as the Cardinals defeated Shannon Forest 49- 33. Jake Motto led Cardinal Newman in scoring with 14, while Zach Hrovat and Twan Alewine each chipped in with 11 and 10 points respectively.

Nine students make first honor rolls at District Two's new CAP

Contributed by Richland School District Two — 11/28/2008

Nine students at Richland School District Two's new Center for Accelerated Preparation won places on the program's first honor rolls. Marshall Beatty and Yadira Vallecilla qualified for the A Honor Roll. J.W. Beasley, Deyante Dodd, Shamikh Hashwanee, Daniel Perez, Marcus Pope, Antonio Samuels, and Raven Williams made the A/B Honor Roll.

Snowville comes to EdVenture

11/28/2008

Photo by EdVenture Two children help bring in the holiday season at EdVenture's third annual Snowville. This year's exhibit features Winter Weather, Frigid Forest, Publix Hockey Arena, Snow Hill, and a number of other family activities. Snowville runs through Saturday, March 1, 2009. For more information visit www.edventure.org.

RNE students win three top SC Young Poets prizes

Contributed by Richland Northeast High School — 11/28/2008

Richland Northeast High School's Palmetto Center for the Arts Literary Arts students took three of the five prizes in the statewide South Carolina Young Poets Prize competition hosted by the South Carolina Poetry Initiative. Overall, 50 poets submitted more than 150 poems.

Melton one of six McCarthey Grant recipients

Contributed by Sanders Middle School — 11/28/2008

Wanda Melton, the leader of a team of teachers at Sanders Middle School, is one of only six recipients nationwide to receive a $10,000 Academic Enrichment Grant from the McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation. The grant will fund the "Common Ground: Finding our History" program. Information and applications can be found online at www.mccartheydressman. org.

Turlington receives R.C. McQuilkin Scholarship

Contributed by Columbia International University — 11/28/2008

A high school senior whose goal is to work with children overseas is the recipient of the R.C. McQuilkin Leadership Scholarship at Columbia International University (CIU). Melissa Turlington, 17, of Towson, Md.

MTC hosts statewide Call Me MISTER summit

Contributed by Midlands Technical College — 11/28/2008

Midlands Technical College hosted a statewide Call Me MISTER summit on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at the Airport Campus. Call Me MISTER is a program that seeks to recruit, train, and assist in the certification of black males who are interested in becoming elementary school teachers in South Carolina's public schools.

Township Auditorium hosts art contest for schools and civic groups

Contributed by the Township Auditorium — 11/28/2008

To celebrate 78 years of history, the Township Auditorium is hosting It's the Township… "For Art's Sake" Contest. All Schools and Community Groups are asked to recreate scenes from the Township's Auditorium past performances.

On the Erie Canal

By Warner M. Montgomery warner@thecolumbiastar.com — 11/28/2008

Our trip on the Erie Canal began at Seneca Falls, a town of 7,000. We had driven the length of Lake Cayuga from our friends, John and Janice's home in Ithaca to pick up our barge. While John was receiving his instructions on how to drive, maintain, and repair the barge, Linda and I scouted out the town.

It's happening right here in your community

11/28/2008

-AUCTION A public auction will be held December 4, 10 am, at 400 Powell Road. All bidders must be registered prior to the sale. 576-1429. -BOOKS Richland County Public Library will host Literary Resident Howard Burnham for a celebration of English poet John Milton's 400th birthday December 9, 7 pm, in the Bostick Auditorium of the Main Library.

S. Claus is coming to Workshop!

11/28/2008

Contributed by Workshop Theatre S. Claus & Company will be at Workshop Theatre December 11- 14 with Christmas, Chanukah, and other seasonal tunes that capture the warmth and humor of this special time of year. Performances are 8 pm Dec. 11, 12 and 13, and 3 pm Dec. 13 and 14. The box office opens Dec. 3. Call 799-6551 or visit www.workshoptheatre.com for reservations.

Public Notices

11/28/2008

PUBLIC SALE NOTICE The following vehicles were ordered towed by Law Enforcement and no one has claimed these vehicles as of November 28, 2008.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

11/28/2008

All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates,

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

11/28/2008

Notice is hereby given that Murphy Oil USA, INC. intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer, and Wine Only at 210 Ricky Lane, Columbia,

Palmetto Pride plants deep roots throughout state

Contributed by Palmetto Pride — 11/28/2008

PalmettoPride, South Carolina's non- profit antilitter organization, celebrated the 2008- 2009 Tree Grant Fall Cycle with the donation of 55 trees to Carolina Wildlife Care in Lexington. Student volunteers from the University of South Carolina assisted in the project, planting 50 Red Cedar and five River Birch.

One common stock to invest in

By Arlene Marturano marturanoa@yahoo.com — 11/28/2008

When the fall ornamental and food gardens are planted with collards, kale, cabbage, and mustard greens, the Cinderella of cabbage patch plants should not be overlooked. That Cinderella is common stock, aka Matthiola incan, and it is a spicy fragrant cool- season flowering annual.