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Photo submitted Eliza Petty, right, and her neighbor, Bo Ham, left, stand in front of the cabbage they planted in Bo's garden.
Child plants cabbage in neighbor’s garden
KELTON — Eliza Petty, 9, just completed third grade at Monarch Elementary School, and after studying a unit about plants in Carolyn Brown’s class, Petty brought home a cabbage plant. Typically, Eliza and her parents — Kip and Tracy Petty — have a garden each year, but when Eliza brought home her cabbage plant, Kip was deployed to Kosovo with the National Guard. The Pettys’ neighbor — Bo Ham — decided to help Eliza plant the cabbage in his...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Lakesha McKissick, director of Impressions Outreach, works on her computer Tuesday morning. Impressions Outreach provides tutoring and mentoring services to at-risk youth.
A rewarding future for at-risk youth
UNION — The help she received as a teenager and the help she later saw provided other teenagers inspired Lakesha McKissick to establish Impressions Outreach to assist young people in Union County in need of academic tutoring and social counseling. Established in 2007, Impressions Outreach is located at 309B Hunter St., Union, and, according to its vision statement, is designed to serve at-risk youth and their families, challenging the youth...
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‘Operation Sunscreen’ seeks to protect soldiers
UNION — While members of the U.S. military are overseas protecting the country, two local women are doing what they can to protect them. Buffalo Elementary teacher and part-time Mary Kay Cosmetics consultant Heather Barnado has partnered with Union native Melanie Goings Campbell — who is also a teacher and part-time Mary Kay consultant — in “Operation Sunscreen: Protecting Those Who Protect Us.” The project involves collecting sunscreen f...
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Council delays purchase of public safety vehicles
UNION — The business portion of Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Union City Council included action regarding Public Safety vehicles and an appointment to the city election commission. Chief Sam White addressed the council Tuesday evening, recommending the purchase of police vehicles as discussed during the City of Union 2013-2014 Budget Work Session in early spring. During the work session, the Public Safety Department asked council to con...
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Crime Report
The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests : — Eric Daniel Gray, 31, of 111 Arthur St., Union, was charged with criminal domestic violence around 8:30 p.m. June 17. — Tomi Leitzsey Lachance, 26, of 1418 Peach Orchard Road, Union, was charged with simple possession of marijuana around 6:30 p.m. June 17. The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents : — The owner of a trailer located on Tucke...
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Church Calendar
Wednesday, June 19 7 p.m.: Mt. Olive Baptist Church holds revival. Rev. James E. Tillotson will be the speaker. Rev. Ronald O. Feaster Sr. is the pastor. Wednesday, June 19-Thursday, June 20 6-8 p.m.: New Emanuel hosts Vacation Bible School. Saturday, June 22 6 a.m.: New Emanuel host their 2013 Walk -A-Thon. We will meet at the Old Kelly-Pinckney School and walk to New Emanuel. All are welcome. Sunday, June 23 2 p...
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Community Calendar
Thursday, June 20 • The Good Neighbors Garden Club meets at Andy’s in Buffalo at 1 p.m. • Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 644 meets, starting with some edibles at 6:30 p.m., followed by the business meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting will again be at the Legion Hut at 120 Scenic Drive in Foster Park, Union. Business includes planning for a possible Veterans Picnic. The VVA meets on the third Thursday of the month, and Vietnam Era veteran...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Aniyah Fowler, 15 months, shares some cotton candy with Oakmont staffer Patti Johnson during Oakmont's "Red, White, and Blue Celebration" Friday.
Oakmont celebrates the Fourth of July
UNION — The Fourth of July came early for the residents of Oakmont of Union who were treated to a “Red, White, and Blue Celebration” by the staff of the nursing home/residential care center. Residents, their families and friends, members of the center’s staff, and the general public gathered on the front lawn and in the center’s front parking lot for music, dancing, food, and fun. Virginia Babb, supervisor and admissions coordinator for ass...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times This leaflet shows the impact of increases in the county tax millage on the property taxes paid on owner-occupied homes in Union County.
County facing ‘6-plus mills’ tax increase
UNION COUNTY — Some homeowners could see their county property tax increase by at least $24 due an increase in the county tax millage of 6 mills or more. The Union County budget for fiscal 2013-2014 projects expenditures and revenues totaling $12,757,412 and includes what Supervisor Tommy Sinclair says will be a “6-plus mills” increase in the county operations tax millage. Sinclair said that without the millage increase — the county’s first...
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Photo by Ben Loftis This bookshelf stands in the hallway of the Jonesville Town Hall. It was placed there by the Union County Carnegie Library to make it easier for residents of the community to borrow books.
Library places bookshelf in Jonesville Town Hall
JONESVILLE — The residents of three of Union County’s four incorporated municipalities can now borrow library books without leaving their communities and also have the opportunity to help the Union County Carnegie Library develop a more diverse collection of books. Director Ben Loftis said Monday that the library has now placed bookshelves in the town halls of Carlisle, Lockhart and, most recently, Jonesville. Each bookshelf contains approx...
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Crime Report
The Union Public Safety Department reported the following arrests : — Stanvaus Deandrell Smith, 22, of 127 Hillside Drive, Union, was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and distribution of marijuana around 10:45 a.m. June 14. — David Terrell Gallman, 28, of 106 Harris Road, Union, was charged with distribution of crack cocaine around 11:05 p.m. June 14. According to the arrest warrant, Gallman distributed a quant...
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Guilty pleas heard in General Sessions Court
UNION — The following persons pleaded guilty before Judge Lee S. Alford of York in General Sessions Court at the Union County Courthouse this past week. Marvin Boler, 559 Cambridge St., Carlisle, to criminal domestic violence second offense, one year suspended upon 30 days and two years probation to be served on weekends with credit for time served; to failure to stop for a blue light first offense, five years and $500 suspended upon 30 day...
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Community Calendar
Tuesday, June 18 • The Union County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse‘s Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the agency. This meeting is also open to the public for anyone desiring to attend. • Woodmen of the World meets at 6 p.m. at Woodmen Park. • Union City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Union Municipal Building. Thursday, June 20 • The Good Neighbors Garden Club meets at Andy’s in Buffalo at 1 p.m. • Vietnam Veterans of...
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Photo by Wm. Harold Senn Kathie Sinclair (left) and Harriett Bruce (right) discuss how they’ll cast their “Peoples’ Choice” vote during UCAC’s recent Photography Contest and Exhibition awards reception.
Arts Council says strength is in its membership
UNION — “Without the loyalty and support of our members we would be going nowhere.” That’s the way that UCAC president Bennie Giles explains the success of the Union County Arts Council. “We receive half of our yearly funding through our membership drive and that allows us to offer classes, exhibits and other programs that benefit all of the residents of Union County,” said Giles. This has been a big year for UCAC with the offerings bei...
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Photos courtesy of Bonnie Plants Heirloom tomatoes
Tomato terms, tips and types
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable in home gardens across America; most gardeners agree nothing tastes better than a home-grown tomato! It’s important to understand common tomato terms, often seen on tomato plant tags and the basics of growing tomatoes…. the more you know the better you’ll grow. Now through mid-July, you can plant extra tomatoes for later harvests in fall, often right up to frost dates if you protect them overnight or ha...
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Gerald Brock
Honoring the fathers who blessed their children’s lives
UNION COUNTY — A father’s impact on their children’s lives cannot be underestimated and children who are blessed to have a loving and caring father know this and love their fathers for all they’ve done for them. In observance of Father’s Day — which is Sunday for those of you who haven’t picked up a card — The Union Daily Times asked our readers to submit memories of their father. What follows is what we received. We hope you enjoy reading ab...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times This one of a number of American flags that lined Main Street in Union on Friday. Friday was National Flag Day and American Legion Post 22 hosted a ceremony at the War Memorial on Main Street celebrating Old Glory and all that it stands for.
The history and meaning of Old Glory
UNION — The history and meaning of Old Glory and the sacrifices made by fathers in defense of freedom were part of the National Flag Day celebration at the War Memorial on Main Street Friday morning. The celebration was hosted by American Legion Post 22 and organized by post 2nd Vice Commander Charles Lott who addressed the small crowd attending the event about the history of the American flag. Quoting information from the Veterans of Forei...
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Church Calendar
Sunday, June 16 2 p.m.: McBeth Baptist Church holds its Men’s Day Program. The theme is entitled “Men Rise and Take Control.” The speaker for the occasion is Rev. Michael Glenn of Friendship Baptist Church of Spartanburg. The public is cordially invited to attend. Sunday, June 16-Wednesday, June 19 3 p.m.: Mt. Olive Baptist Church holds revival. Rev. Dr. James L. Mason will be the Sunday afternoon speaker. Rev. James E. Tillotso...
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Community Calendar
Saturday, June 15 • A Father-Son Softball Game takes place at the South Hills Sports Complex, 387 Hawthorne Road, Union. Sign-up starts at 9:30 a.m. and games begin at 10 a.m. Come out for food, fun, and games. The games are sponsored by the Brotherhood of the Pacolet River Baptist Association of Union County. Brother Robert Hill, President. Rev. Dr. James L. Mason, Moderator. • The Union County Beekeepers Association meets at 12:30 p.m...
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Photo courtesy of Union County Chamber of Commerce Impressions Outreach celebrated with a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting on Friday, June 7. Impressions Outreach is the latest small business to join the Union County Chamber of Commerce. Shown at the ribbon cutting is Anna Vernon, Union County Council member Frank Hart, Sabra McKissick, Austin McKissick, Jaiya McKissick, William McKissick, Union County Supervisor Tommy Sinclair, Chamber President Pamela Roberts, Owner Lakesha McKissick, Town of Carlisle Mayor Mary Ferguson-Glenn, and Chamber Executive Director Torance Inman.
Impressions Outreach holds grand opening
UNION — Impressions Outreach, the latest small business to join the Union County Chamber of Commerce, recently held its grand opening.
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Photo submitted More than 200 volunteers participated in this year's Jerusalem Project, part of which involved repairs to 22 local homes.
Jerusalem Project concludes week of service
UNION — The collaborative, week-long effort known as “The Jerusalem Project” concluded its third-annual local event on Friday. More than 200 volunteers from various churches within the county spent Monday-Friday mornings working on 22 different homes by building wheelchair ramps, making repairs, painting and doing yard work. In the afternoon, project participants volunteered at project sites such as Union County Pregnancy Center, Ellen Saga...
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Derik Vanderford|Daily Times Longtime USC Union Administrative Specialist Naida Shields looks forward to retirement at the end of this month.
Shields retiring from USC Union
UNION — A longtime USC Union administrative specialist looks forward to retiring at the end of this month, but reflects fondly upon her time at the university. When new or future students enter USC Union’s Student Affairs office, their first impression for the past 11 years has been a warm welcome, a smile and a helpful attitude from Administrative Specialist Naida Shields. Shields began working on the university campus in July 1996 in th...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Rev. Keith Morrison of First Presbyterian Church reads from the Bible during a devotional at the church's food distribution event Thursday morning. The church, which distributes food to the needy of Union County twice a month, begins each distribution with a devotional that includes scripture reading, a message by Morrison based on the scripture, and prayer.
The definition of an angel
UNION — A message about angels and how anyone can be an angel opened Thursday’s food distribution event at First Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian Church, 101 W. South St., Union, distributes food to needy individuals and families the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Each distribution is opened with a devotional by the church’s pastor, Rev. Keith Morrison, whose message Thursday was about angels. Morrison told those present tha...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times ACI Janitorial Services District Manager Beth Areiza interviews Marcus Jeter during Thursday's job fair at the SCWorks Union office. The job fair was sponsored by ACI and its parent company, American Services, Inc., to recruit employees for ACI which is providing janitorial services to a client in the Jonesville area.
More than 60 attend Thursday job fair
UNION COUNTY — At least 10 of the more than 60 people who turned out for Thursday’s job fair could soon be working in the Jonesville area and the company that sponsored the event could be doing even more hiring in the future. The job fair, which was held at the SCWorks Union office, was sponsored by American Services, Inc., and its subsidiary, ACI Janitorial Services. ACI is providing janitorial services to a client in the Jonesville area a...
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‘Summer Fun with Science Camp’
UNION — USC Union will provide local youth with an opportunity for summer fun with science. “Summer Fun with Science Camp” will be held for ages 8-13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, June 17-Friday, June 21 at the USC Union Founders House (located at 122 North Church Street, Union). The camp will include games, experiments, a science scavenger hunt and a variety of fun and educational science activities for children. The cost of the camp is $...
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