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Photo courtesy of the Union County School District

Section divider illustrators

Budding authors and artists were spotlighted Tuesday, April 24, when Union County Schools held its 10th annual District Anthology Celebration at Sims Middle School. Students from across the county were recognized for their outstanding writing and/or art work. The section divider illustrators recognized included Josh Miller, Collin Phillips, Bryana Horne, Zane Roberts, Kaitlin Parks, Samantha Walker, Dray Davis, Brooke Smith, Sam Lawson, and Winter Eison.

This year’s District Anthology is entitled Plant The Seed of Creativity and Watch Your Imagination Grow! This publication is a collection of student writing and art work from every school in the district. Student pieces were submitted by teachers in grades kindergarten through 12. A panel of judges was convened at each school to choose pieces to be included in the publication. Each student recognized at the celebration received a complimentary copy of the District Anthology. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy of the anthology can contact Anne L. Rampey at Buffalo Elementary School at 429-1730, Ext. 26. The cost is $5.
Photo courtesy of the Union County School District Section divider illustrators Budding authors and artists were spotlighted Tuesday, April 24, when Union County Schools held its 10th annual District Anthology Celebration at Sims Middle School. Students from across the county were recognized for their outstanding writing and/or art work. The section divider illustrators recognized included Josh Miller, Collin Phillips, Bryana Horne, Zane Roberts, Kaitlin Parks, Samantha Walker, Dray Davis, Brooke Smith, Sam Lawson, and Winter Eison. This year’s District Anthology is entitled Plant The Seed of Creativity and Watch Your Imagination Grow! This publication is a collection of student writing and art work from every school in the district. Student pieces were submitted by teachers in grades kindergarten through 12. A panel of judges was convened at each school to choose pieces to be included in the publication. Each student recognized at the celebration received a complimentary copy of the District Anthology. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy of the anthology can contact Anne L. Rampey at Buffalo Elementary School at 429-1730, Ext. 26. The cost is $5.
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TODAY

HORSE SHOE MUSIC HALL, 111 Harris St., Union, will welcome the Living Waters Gospel Band from Pacolet. The band will perform at 7 p.m. There is no admission. Everyone is welcome. Come and enjoy Southern Gospel Music.

JUNE 10

THE GREER FAMILY REUNION for descendants of C. Lester and Martha V. Greer will be held in the Sardis United Methodist Church Social Hall with lunch at 1 pm. Each family is asked to bring a well-filled basket. Plates, cups and utensils will be furnished.

JUNE 11

THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF UNION will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Porter Street.

THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 22 in Union will have its regular monthly meeting in the Legion Hut at 120 Scenic Drive in Foster Park. Starting at 6 p.m. a meal will be served with voluntary contributions towards the cost much appreciated. At 7 p.m. the business portion of the meeting will take place to include the installation of officers for the 2012-2013 year. Members are encouraged to attend and participate, and veterans interested in becoming members are also always welcome. There will be no summer meeting for the month of July.

THE WRITER’S CLUB sponsored by the Union County Arts Council (UCAC) will meet at the UCAC on Main Street in Union from 6-8 p.m. All local writers are encouraged top attend. Call 864-429-2817 for information.

THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 600 of the Union County Career and Technology Center.

JUNE 12

LOCKHART TOWN COUNCIL will hold first reading of the 2012-2013 municipal budget at 7 p.m. at the Lockhart Town Hall.

JUNE 14

TORRINGTON/TIMKEN RETIREES will meet at Pete’s in Jonesville at 6 p.m.

JUNE 15

“A UNION HERITAGE; THREE GENERATIONS OF UNION ARTISTS” reception will be held at the Union County Arts Council on Main Street in Union from 6-8 p.m. Wine and light refreshments will be served. Call 864-429-2817 for more information.

JUNE 16

SIMS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968 is sponsoring a sightseeing trip to Charleston, departing from the old Wal-Mart parking lot. For information call Betsy at 864-674-6799.

MUSGROVE MILL will cater to kids 5-15, 9 am-noon. Activities include cornhusk doll making, guided hikes and survival skill training. Small fee required. For more information, contact Musgrove Mill State Historic Site at (864) 938-0100, e-mail mgmillsp@scprt.com or go to www.SouthCarolinaParks.com.

MARTHA CHAPTER #79 will meet at the Union Masonic Temple at 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 18

MASTER GARDENERS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Clemson Extension Building. This will not be a covered dish dinner.

“JAM WITH SUPPER” will be held at Union County Arts Council on Main Street in Union from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Any type of music and all musicians welcome. Call 864-429-2817 for more information.

JUNE 21

THE GOOD NEIGHBORS GARDEN CLUB will meet at Andy’s at 2 p.m.

JEWELRY WORKSHOP WITH ANGIE CRAFT will be held at the Union County Arts Council on Main Street from 6-8 p.m. Learn to make jewelry from gourds. Call 864-429-2817 for more information.

JUNE 22

UNION HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1992 will host their 20th reunion June 22-24. Final registration deadline will be May 26 at Quality Inn, Duncan Bypass. You must register and pay in full to attend the reunion.

JUNE 24

SIMS HIGH CLASS OF 1966 committee members will have a meeting at Foster Park at 7 p.m. in Shelter #4 to finalize plans for the class reunion. Business of importance. Contact Charles G. Gist.

JUNE 25

SUMMER DRAMA CAMP will be held at Union County High School for ages 6-12, June 25-29, 9 a.m.-noon with instructor Ralph Lawson. Register and pay fees at Union County Arts Council, Main Street. Proceeds benefit UCHS drama department. For information call 429-2817 or 427-1709.

JULY 5

“JAM WITH LUNCH” will be held at the Union County Arts Council on Main Street in Union from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Any type of music and all musicians welcome. Call 864-429-2817 for more information.

JULY 16

“JAM WITH SUPPER” will be held at the Union County Arts Council on Main Street in Union from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Any type of music and all musicians welcome. Call 864-429-2817 for more information.

JULY 23

A YOUTH SUMMER ART CAMP will be held at the Union County Arts Council on Main Street in Union. It will run faily through July 27 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The camp will be led by Angie Craft and will introduce the campers to the art of gourding (making objects of art from the common gourd). Don’t miss this unique art camp. Registrations are being taken at this time Call 864-429-2817 for more information.

ONGOING

A VETERANS ADVOCATE is in Union every third Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the One Stop, 440 Duncan Hwy., to discuss eligibility for health care, pension, disability and more.

THE NEW EMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH has opened a free clothes closet in the back of the Municipal Building in Jonesville. Hours of operation will be Tuesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-noon.

SIMS HIGH CLASS OF 1965 is planning a reunion Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1. For information contact Queen Henderson, 4427-6219; Fannie Means, 674-5805 or Ben Johnson, 426-1399. The class is trying to locate Shirley Dawkins, formerly of Carlisle and John D. Whitmire, formerly of Union. If you have information, please call Queen Henderson.

UNION COUNTY ACTION NETWORK ORGANIZATION (WATCHDOG GROUP) meets weekly on Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 103 Main St., Union. The public is invited.



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