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Wandering Minds Archives Sept. 1 - December 31, 2006 Archive April 30 - August 31, 2006 Archive January 2- April 29, 2006 Archive Wandering Minds Archive 2005 Editor's post: I've heard others make observations similar to a recent post about Edgefield's eyesores. Some places are getting so tacky and cluttered there's no way they can avoid criticism. Owners or operators, please tidy up a bit. Edgefield has spent big bucks to look nice. Do your part. As for the trashy yards and mini-jungles, the abandoned tin-covered building, and the derelict farm equipment sitting in the kudzu, there surely is an ordinance that deals with such matters. If we don't have one, we need to draft one. web posted February 28, 2007 What a horrible story on the foster mother that got arrested. They should do the same thing to her that she did to the poor kid and then trow her under the jail. I'm still furious over the whole thing. I hope they never let her out of jail Editor's note: Currently Belinda Cooper is being held on a $70,000 bond. Additional charges are most likely coming and will raise the bond even higher. You have no idea how brutal the videos are. web posted February 28, 2007 Maybe I'm imagining things but it seems that now that edgefield daily is here the tv stations from augusta are around here a lot more often. Editor's note: They all read EdgefieldDaily.com. web posted February 28, 2007 The following was received from the Executive Director of Development of the SCAPCS in response to my question regarding whether colleges accept students based on school accreditation. It has not been edited for content or grammatical errors. :-) Charter schools in SC are authorized by local school districts and considered public schools with the same standards and qualifications as any other public school. In addition, many charter schools, similar to their district school counterparts can elect to seek accreditation through the Southern Accreditation Council of Schools (SACS). However, whether accredited by SACS or not, the student transcript from a charter school must be respects by colleges and universities on the same basis as any other public school, including state scholarship programs. Charter schools are school of choice and accountability. All SC charter schools in SC are currently outperforming their local school district counterparts in graduation rates and other achievement scores. You should ask the school that you are interest in to provide you with that information. A list of all public charter schools can be found on our website at www.sccharterschools.org web posted February 28, 2007 I'll give you one thing, you dont give a (darn) who you (make mad). Keep up the good work. Editor's note: I just report what takes place. If someone gets mad it is because I reported something they wanted to keep quiet. Two years ago that was possible, but not anymore. web posted February 28, 2007 I was told by the ECSD Office that all the changes are being made by the New Administration at MMS. The only new administrator is the principal. I was told this when I asked about the "Tree." So I guess the ECSD Office is blaming her as well. web posted February 28, 2007 In response to the "eye sores" around Edgefield, there are many more than that. (He) moved to the building in Edgefield owned by Bettis Rainsford and left a mess behind on Hwy. 25. I agree, that shouldn't be allowed especially considering that it is in down town Edgefield! The place by the tressel in Edgefield is a nice young man trying to make a living. He'd be worthy of some "helping hands" to make his business more attractive. Look around though, these are not the only two eye sores. web posted February 28, 2007 I have to agree with the previous post regarding the new doors at MMS - they do look very prison-like. I am tempted to go look at some schools in the worst areas of Augusta to see if they have such institutional looking doors as a comparison. Does the behavior of students attending MMS warrant this prison-like atmosphere being created? Or could there be such a threat from terrorist cells in Edgefield County that the old doors weren't strong enough? No, I think the new principal takes her job as a warden seriously. Bars on the windows, a tower and barbed security fencing can't be far behind. I find it laughable and sad that ECSD/MMS could not find a more aesthetically pleasing way to beef up the doors. First impressions are everything. These doors do not do much to make one feel comfortable about the type of atmosphere may be encountered behind them. web posted February 27, 2007 In response to the "doors at MMS" comment. You people are unfreakin'believable. Your "tree" story backfired, so now you can't find anything else to complain about except the doors????? I'm guessing you blame the principal for that too! Why don't you try SUPPORTING the school or volunteering your time doing something worthwhile? Are you even a parent of a child there? If so, when was the last time you said or did something POSITIVE for your child's school? If you can't find anything positive to say, then I've got a new word for you....H O M E S C H O O L. Then, you can do everything just the way you want. You can even choose what kind of doors you'd like to have. web posted February 27, 2007 There is a County Council meeting next Tuesday night (Mar. 6). Does the public have any idea what is to do discussed during the meeting? No! Is there an agenda? Look for it tacked to the Council building door… about 45 minutes before the meeting starts. No wait – make that 10 minutes! Oh wait, sometimes it’s not posted. Is there any way to learn about the details being discussed? There is, if you wait until the public is invited to speak. Of course that happens after the council has voted on the item discussed! Is this any way to run a county? But Hey, “The Public is Invited” Editor's note: The Agenda must be released 24 hours in advance, at minimum. If provided, EdgefieldDaily.com will post the agenda prior to the meeting. The agenda deadline is one week before the meeting. The budget debate and a records debate will no doubt take the forefront for the next few months in addition to another pressing issue. web posted February 27, 2007 I am kind of confused about the (time) that Dr.Murph of Fox Creek High School has with the school's athletic director. They seem to be away from school a lot on school time. I am sure that they must be doing school business or something cause how else could you explain this. Why couldn't one person do the business that it has taken two to do for the past three or four months? This school does not seem to be big enough to require this. Editor's note: Some content was deleted from this post. web posted February 27, 2007 I do not want to get into a contest between two news forms, however, I just received my copy of the Quill and i quote "Marriage Records, Edgefield County Marriage Records on microfilm have been placed in theTompkins Library on PERMANENT LOAN by the generosity of Edgefield County Archivist, Tricia Price Glenn." just wandering Editor's note: I have no idea why EdgefieldDaily.com is being attacked for quoting the same information. It may be a case of the "hit dog barks first" syndrome. web posted February 27, 2007 I hate to embarrass anyone but we have a couple of places in Edgefield that are really eye sores. One is the place by the railroad tressel that sells used items. I realize that it is hard to keep those kind of places looking neat. I myself, like to stop and look for treasures at thrift stores but that one is really bad looking. Maybe some kind of fence could be added to hide the clutter. The other is the place on main street that sells spoons or something. Not attractive at all. With Edgefield trying to draw shoppers in to our area, places of business need to put their best foot forward and these places just take away. I have never stopped to look at anything any of these have to offer because their look just turns me off. I might be missing some great items and they are missing a customer. Does Edgefield have some kind of ordinance to protect the town? I would think that the business owers in town would be upset by this too. It just pulls down the whole image. web posted February 27, 2007 Its a shame that the teachers in Edgefield and Aiken counties did not see fit to make the Battle of Aiken a field trip for all the US and SC history classes. It does not cost them one cent for admission on Friday, the day set aside for schools. they can bring a bag lunch or purchase food,so that doesn't have to be a cost either, it costs them time and a bus driver. What a waste of a valuable learning opportunity just minutes away. Editor's note: Why cloud the minds of our youth with facts? That goes against political correctness. web posted February 26, 2007 I was curious as to why the registered sex offender site has not been updated since august of 2006? Editor's note: The page has been updated since the date shown. The official date shown is the release date provided by the Sheriff's Office. SLED, who maintains an up to date registry, is linked on the page. web posted February 26, 2007 The doors at MMS are HIDEOUS.....They are so very institutional and it looks like you're entering a prison...Wait...MMS....Merriwether Maximum Security!!! web posted February 26, 2007 Why does the Tompkins Genealogical Library need the marriage records? I got a copy of my parents license at the Probate Court. They have all of the licenses that have been issued in the county as far back as licenses go. They are located in the courthouse just a hop, skip and jump from the other place so I don't understand why taxpayers have to provide this Tompkins place the same thing when they are already available so close by. What's the deal? Who else are we, the taxpayers, providing redundant copies to and why? Editor's note: Promoting a private entity over the government entity is a way to direct funds to certian individual(s), not the county, who owns the records. web posted February 26, 2007 Sounds to me like The Quill is just another worthless tabloid. They should have been chastizing this Carol Hardy Bryan chick instead of you, Edgefield Daily. If they have campaign buttons tell them to save me a Giuliani! web posted February 26, 2007 Wow! What a great Editor's note. First, Carol Hardy Bryan did not make a false statement. She simply misunderstood what was discussed at the last board meeting. She is entitled to make mistakes, after all she is only a newsletter editor. She can just make a correction in the next issue. (CYA) However, you claim to be a true journalist. You should have come by the Edgefield County Archives and/or the Tompkins Library and asked for all the facts in the matter. Instead, you relied on slander and conspiracy theories. Second, I do not recall any literature being passed out at the Tompkins Library, only a little bumper sticker sitting inconspicuously on someone's personal desk. Sounds like you are not above defamation of character as well. Tell me, do you actually get a degree in "yellow journalism" or did it come in a cereal box? Editor's note: My degree came from a bubble gum machine at a discount grocery store. However, given that fact, I never "misunderstand" what is said at a public meeting. I give accurate quotes. So I guess those chosen by your side are less competent than some idiot with a degree from a bubble gum machine. You win.  I hope you feel better now.
As to campaigning, be very careful what you ask for. You may not like
the results.web posted February 26, 2007 Editor's post: The Wandering Minds has grown to the point that we will no longer be able to keep more than one month's comments on the active Wandering Minds Section at a time. In the past, all of 2005 was contained on a single page. In 2006 we had to Archive the page every three months. The popularity has grown to a point that the page will be archived every month. An Archives page will be created that will hold the sections and dates archived. EdgefieldDaily.com continues to lead the way as the most interactive media outlet in the county. EdgefieldDaily.com often times publishes more reader comments in a day than both of the local printed papers do in a month combined. web posted February 24, 2007 This post is from the Edgefield County Archives Office: "The mircofilm records that were sent to the Tompkins Genealogical Library are NOT on permanent loan. The library is using them to build a more comprehensive index. These Marriage Records are currently indexed only by the name of the groom - the index being compiled by the library will also include the bride's name. Once this task is finished the Archives will get the records back plus a much improved index to go with them. The Quill, was mistaken in reporting the records were on permanent loan." web posted February 24, 2007 Once again Edgefielddaily.com has jumped the gun without doing any proper investigative journalism, relying instead on reporting gossip and hearsay. The report on the "desperately needed records purchased by county now on "permanent loan" to private entity" is absolutely incorrect. Carol Hardy Bryan was mistaken in her report in the March/April issue of Quill. The Edgefield County Marriage Records are not on permanent loan to the Tompkins Library. They are on temporary loan and it is only the three rolls of indexes that are involved. These indexes are only arranged by the groom's name, thereby making them difficult for genealogists to use if they only have the name of the bride. The Edgefield County Archivist, Tricia P. Glenn, does not have the volunteers to create an index that will include both the name of the groom and the bride. Therefore, she made an agreement with the Tompkins Library that allows library volunteers to create this index that will be housed at the Edgefield County Archives and the Tompkins Library. The three rolls of microfilm will be returned to the Edgefield County Archives as soon as this project is completed in the next few months. This new index will be a great asset to the thousands of visitors who come to Edgefield each year specifically to research their family history. Next time you want to report the "news," why don't you actually do some investigation first, instead of going for the sensationalism. Editor's note: Okay, let's see, I am now to blame for your organization providing bad information? (Or did you just get caught?) Will the OEDGS be handing out more campaign literature and telling people how to vote in 2008 as you did in the June 2006 primary? When will the Obama or Hillary buttons and stickers be available at the library? I want to be sure I get mine before they run out. web posted February 24, 2007 What happen to the science teacher at FCHS? Editor's note: He has been placed on "administrative leave" (unknown if with or without pay). Science Lead, Mark J. Komoroski was described by FCHS Principle Murph at a 2006 ECBOE meeting attended by the FCHS Board as one of the most dedicated and committed members of the school's staff. web posted February 24, 2007 I live in Evans and travel to Edgefield often to do research. I am glad to see records being made available somewhere that the people are at least around when I come to town to complete my work. I have been turned away from the (County) Archives Office because they were closed for lunch or some other reason for hours at a time during the day. I frequent the Tompkin's Library and they say that all the records they have are owned by them. This, they claim, justifies payment to them for copies. If these are county records why do I have to pay the library for the copies and not the town? Editor's note: The records belong to the County of Edgefield, not the Town of Edgefield or the Tompkin's Library. Funds paid to copy County Public Records should be paid to the County. web posted February 24, 2007 Just wandering what the community thinks of the new doors at Merriwether Middle School? web posted February 24, 2007 This note is in response to vague comments from February 19,2007 regarding a perceived lack of appropriate health care here in Edgefield County. I am an 8 year resident of Edgefield County and have utilized the physicians here for my care and that of my children. Never once in the 8 years have I had a negative experience. My daughter is an asthmatic and has required frequent and sometimes emergent care. I have seen all the family physicians here in the county at one time or another. Office staff and physicians alike have always been helpful, courteous and have responded to my calls or concerns in a very timely manner. Never once have I had the feeling or experience of dealing with a deeply committed and concerned family physician who thought they were "GOD." Edgefield is BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE to have highly qualified and skillfully trained family physicians to care for the medical needs of the county. These dedicated health care professionals are not just our medical caregivers; they are our friends, family and neighbors. They choose to live in a rural economically depressed area of SC and provide us with a quality of healthcare comparable or better than that of larger more urban areas. I am not ashamed to use my name in making these comments. Many lives have been saved and outstanding health care given because of their exceptional skills and dedication. web posted February 24, 2007 The Tompkins Library had become a very private club. Door is looked, after a few visits you have to join to use the facility. Why would they have any right to free county records, much less ones we have to pay $300 to $400 hundred dollars to copy? Please correct me if I am wrong but the average Joe pays a small fee for the copying of a public record. Does the Queen of New South Wales think she has royal privileges? web posted February 24, 2007 Editor's post: Today's Front Page (Main Page) is a bit thin on local reports. There will come a day when the only story on the page will be titled, "Nothing happened in the county today". There was a story I followed throughout the afternoon on Thursday of a woman being run over during a domestic dispute. The green Eagle Talon driven by the man ran across the woman's legs. She was trasported to Aiken Regional for treatment. He was later arrested. However, identifing him would identify the victim, which is why very few domestic cases get reported. There will be more reports on the records situation that is taking place in the Administration/Archives Building and the Courthouse Offices. There is a lot more to this story. More on Saturday and Monday. web posted February 23, 2007 I wanted to let you know that we found Charlie! Well, actually the Sheriff's office did. Charlie was caught in a wild cat trap they have set up. The officer came by this morning and brought him home to us. I can't say how much I appreciate his work! Thank you, too, for posting it for us! web posted February 23, 2007 /(^-^)\ Andy's new do... web posted February 23, 2007 RE: Editor's note: "Dr. Keesley said the school does not hold the required accreditations all other county schools (even elementary and middle schools) hold. All public schools are "gifted" a state accreditation, but that is not what colleges and universities accept." Then how are all the 2006 grads going to college and how are all the 2007 grads being accepted to colleges? FCHS is not SACS accredited yet. They are working on that. BUT any child that graduates may be accepted into any college applied for. I feel very bad for the African American students that do attend FCHS. They must feel very left out when and if they read your site. I do not understand why you continue to push the "all white school" thing? RE: "And all the kids who are "defending" this school, I am sure you are all the spoiled rotten brats of the board members, whose mommy's and daddy's buy brand new cars, and absolutely do nothing wrong in their eyes. " I do believe that MY child was one that wrote in and "defended" her school. She is NOT spoiled, her parent is NOT on the board and she does NOT have a car and probably never will until she gets out of college and can buy one on her own! web posted February 23, 2007 Just curious, Does the petition that concerns the walking track in Johnston have a bunch of school childrens names on it? I (believe) a coach had her students signing one in favor of the walking track. web posted February 23, 2007 Just what the (heck) is going on at fox creek?If what you say is true the school should be closed down. I just don't believe that everything you report. Editor's note: If just one report was false I would be sued over the release of the information. I release 1/10 of what I know. Even if they do not want it released. web posted February 22, 2007 I know Valentine's Day is over, but I have a real s-w-e-e-t story for you. Apparently, our former administrator calls his wife "Dragonfly". It seems he puts pictures of dragonflies on county office doors when he knows she's coming to visit him. That is so special. Sounds like something Mr. Rogers would do in his neighborhood! I blame you though Mr. Editor. He probably got the idea from you posting cartoons on county buildings. You must have made quite an impression! Wonder what he called his previous wives? Editor's note: I can see where the "dragon" part came from. I think the name he calls his former wives is plaintiff. I'm sure he calls them other names but they are not suitable for publication. web posted February 22, 2007 Who does mayor (Willie) Campbell think he is talking to with his (bull manure)?I want to thank (EdgefieldDaily.com) for printing the truth. If it werent for you nobody would know what a cluster (deleted) this whole thing is. web posted February 22, 2007 I notice in a north augusta newspaper that fox creek has serveral news articles and lies through the paper. Why don't they do edgefield county a favor, move their all white school into aiken county and take all their troubles with them. Editor's note: Aiken County Officials are not stupid. web posted February 22, 2007 I am writing in response to the comment about 88.3 radio station. That is a wonderful uplifting station along w/89.7 (His Radio). More people need to start tuning in instead of turning it to all the hip hop crap that is out there. It is a wonderful feeling to a parent when your children have friends around and they introduce their friends to these wonderful contemporary christian songs. I listen to both these stations in my office, car, and home. People need to wake up and quit letting their children fall victim to the damaging dirty music that is out there. Parents need to stop buying all those awful, dirty lyric CD's and start buying more contemporary christian CD's. It only takes a few young people to start the trend. Also, everyone needs to get the video "Facing the Giants"!! That is a must for every home. web posted February 22, 2007 This is in re: to the EC man that was arrested in the Internet Predator Sting in Aiken Co. for trying to meet a 14 year old girl for sex. I know Michael and his wife and children. As a community, can we please try to look past this horrible mistake he has made and be supportive of his wife and children? They are the victims here and are going to need all of the support they can get. web posted February 22, 2007 Editor's post: Today's post is going to a be a bit longer than normal. I am following the arrests of more than a half a dozen people that has been released but was asked to be kept out of the public domain for ongoing investigative reasons. The information will be released in the coming days. Please forgive the limited reports that result from this cooperation with local law enforcement. Those involved have not been included in the Crime Blotter arrest reports, for now, as a result. On an even more serious note, a prominent teacher at Fox Creek Charter High School is in the forefront after an episode at the school on Monday and another event at a residence on the 2000 block Fox Creek Drive Tuesday morning. EdgefieldDaily.com has received several complaints regarding the teacher over the past two months that were discounted as disgruntled students and parents until now. It seems the early reports were a precursor to events showing the school administration was aware of the situation and did not act, which could have placed students at obvious risk. Sheriff's Deputies responding to the scene had to use physical force to gain control of the situation involving the teacher at the off campus location on Tuesday morning. Police reports were not available Tuesday due to the reporting officers still being on duty but should be received on Wednesday. Attempts to reach Fox Creek School Officials were unsuccessful. The teacher was reportedly sent home Monday afternoon, though that has not been confirmed by police reports or school officials. Edgefield County School District Officials contacted on Tuesday were unaware of the events and stated they would be in touch with EdgefieldDaily.com on Wednesday with any information they could provide in relation to the events and the screening process used by Fox Creek for teachers and employees. EdgefieldDaily.com confirmed at least one "volunteer" at the school is currently facing a charge in the March session of General Sessions Court in another unrelated off campus matter. What a shinning star Fox Creek Charter High School seems to be in the community. Student, teacher, and volunteer criminal activity. A student caught with drugs allowed back at school within days, accepting expelled students from STH (against district policy), no apparent background checks for volunteers and teachers, and more. Is anybody paying attention here? web posted February 21, 2007 Did I misunderstand the column, Mount Vintage Grapevine in the Edgefield Advertiser on February 14th? Don't you just feel sorry for them? Their property has been reassessed outrageously, they have to pay taxes even though they do not have school age children, they have to pave their own roads, they provide their own security therefore they do not need our deputies or emergency personnel, they have to light their own neighborhood and their insurance does not get a break because of the new allocation of fire funds. With tongue in cheek, I say too bad the rest of the county does not have these problems. When Mount Vintage was just a gleam in the developer's eye, the Merriweather community began growing at a steady pace. It continues today and yet there are no recreation facilities or commercial ventures which will help bring revenue into the county. They have an excellent elementary and middle school but the current charter high school is not without its problems. There are needs throughout the county. Wouldn't it be like a breath of fresh air if everyone was concerned with making our world better for all not just our own special interests? One statement I do agree with is that Councilmen Kitchens and Hudson should be ashamed of themselves. However, it should not end there all councilmen should be ashamed of themselves. They should have been more responsive in their dealings and in taking the advice of the previous administrator. Let's hope Mr. Pettigrew is prepared to advise the current council and whoever takes their place, in a manner which will benefit all of Edgefield County, not just selected pockets of the community. Too bad we don't have a countywide representative who would be willing to say, let's make Edgefield County better as a whole and then act accordingly. Editor's note: You have not lived in Edgefield County very long, evidently. Boss Hog runs this county, not the county council. web posted February 21, 2007 What is the law about registered sex offenders coming onto public school property? Editor's note: I was unable to reach the proper officials Tuesday afternoon about this but most sex offenders are precluded from stepping foot on school grounds. If you have information to such you should present it to the Sheriff's Office or to EdgefieldDaily.com to forward it on to investigators. web posted February 21, 2007 To all young ladies in the area, Monday, Feb 26 is the deadline for applications for the Johnston Jaycees Peach Blossom Beauty Pageant (birth-20 yrs). Applications being mailed must be postmarked by the Feb 24. Thank you Edgefield County for your support with the pageant. PS - editor, can you please advertise the pageant the week before for people to come. Thanks a bunch: March 10 - 10:00 & 3:00 - JES gym. Your website is awesome! web posted February 21, 2007 To the reader who favors old time hymns...Yes, they are spiritually reviving, but have you ever spent any time listening to 88.3 WAFJ? This station plays contemporary Christian music and it really ministers to me. Some of the songs are soft and touching, while others get your spirit hopping. Today's young people are not all being reached by the older hymns, and sometimes I understand why. Next time you're in church, listen to the congregation sing a hymn. Does it sound like a group of people alive with the fire of Jesus, praising God and worshiping His name, or does it sound like a bunch of people going through the motions, singing the songs they've always sung because it's what they've always done? Whatever the songs, whether hymns or more contemporary Christian music, the point is to worship God, and sometimes that requires a variety of music to meet everyone's individual style of worship. web posted February 21, 2007 Editor's post: The "Year of the Pig" kicked off on Monday. Not a good time to be a Muslim I'd suppose. web posted February 20, 2007 I'm catching on all the local stuff,have you gotten any more information on the arrest of an edgefield man last week, like did they find any other stuff on his computer. I find it hard to believe he got caught on his first try. I applaud all involved in this effort to stop bad internet traffic, my grandchild is in k-5 and soon will be learning to use a computer. Editor's note: Aiken authorities have not released any more information on the case. web posted February 20, 2007 I think it was totally ridiculous to call Tommy Burton dumb just because he made several spelling errors. Some of the most brilliant men in our history were poor spellers. It would be much more beneficial to everyone to pay attention to the meaning of his words and not the spelling. Editor's note: Sometimes people would rather "kill the messenger" than listen to the message. I have been guilty of late night spelling errors myself. web posted February 20, 2007 I would like to say thank you to who ever for making edgefield county look like a bunch of crazy people. All the gossip and fuss at foxcreek makes the whole county look real bad. I for one am so pround of edgefield county but just look at yourselves.....who are the children? My fiannce is a teacher of 20 years at a school in another county that plays sports agaist edgefield county and they all read edgefield daily now just to see what kind of soap opera event is going on.they say this would NEVER happen in their district or county. I say shame on you and us for letting you do this to our county. foxcreek since i have been reading up on it ,it has had drugs, stealing ,break-in's., now the mailboxes. come on grow up and get a life so our kids can get an education.. web posted February 20, 2007 I think the reader hit the nail on the head about the Sheriff's Office. I think more will come out in the coming weeks. Deputy's are starting to get just about enough of the Brass, mostly the (Large One). Maybe he is upset because his snacks are running low. Editor's note: I work very closely with Sheriff's Deputies each day and have personal friendships with many. I have never heard any of them describe such an attitude nor seen evidence of such. web posted February 20, 2007 Just want to let you know: Girls softball Monday 2/19/07 STHS 15 - Fox Creek 0 - game called in the 5th inning! Editor's note: Ow web posted February 20, 2007 Noticed Carl Langley's column, Where has all the good music gone? This writer wonders also, there is nothing that touches the heart and soul more than the old hymns in our hymnals. But instead, churches are going to hymns on the walls, arrangements that we do not even use the hymnals with. There is nothing prettier than Amazing Grace in our hymnals. Why change it? Editor's note: I also enjoy the "old time" hymns. web posted February 20, 2007 I've haven't had time to read until a few days ago,some things never change. People do you read your respnses before you send them?I enjoy reading "Wandering Minds" because that's what it is.It is opinions, everyone has one,some more vocal than others. I was a student of our PUBLIC schools,I did Quite well,but it was my doings, not the schools staff, as with anything get out what you put into it.STHS is a very good school with an excellent staff.I' m sure some put more into their work than others as with any job, but your children will take what they want from there when they go. I had 3 children attend our public schools, all 3 did well at times, sometimes better than others,but it was what they chose to do with what they had been taught. web posted February 20, 2007 Editor's post: Happy "Presidents Day". The real holiday, President George Washington's birthday, is February 22. web posted February 19, 2007 From his own post, Mr. Burton says --"wasting tax payers money"-- and " up holding my oath as to be a good stewart"-- this does not sound like the same person who a couple years back wanted the tax payers to pay him back for a cell phone he lost while on "vacation" disguised as a paid trip for the town. web posted February 19, 2007 To the person below asking to be excused for their grammar and spelling because they graduated from STHS and that is why they send their children to Fox Creek -- Your attitude is one of the big reasons some people outside of the Merriwether Community do not support Fox Creek. It is that "we are better than you" attitude and "STHS is just not good enough for us" belief that turns everyone against Fox Creek. When I graduated from STHS and went to college, I sat in a freshman English class with two other ST graduates. When the professor returned our first papers, he said, "I bet the three of you went to Strom Thurmond." We asked him why he believed we did. He said, "I can spot ST graduates the first time they write for me in this university. They already know how to write any type of composition correctly." I am always amazed when I speak to members of Fox Creek's board, faculty, students, and parents from time to time, how quick they are to criticize Strom Thurmond even when they know you graduated from the school. I personally do not care if Fox Creek survives or fails, but do not try to elevate yourselves by throwing darts at Strom Thurmond. web posted February 19, 2007 RE: To the posting concerning the student who has been accepted to 5 Universities . Somebody is not telling the truth about their child has already been accepted to 5 Universities. This parent could of not graduated from STHS like I did, because he/ she would of known that FCHS is not an accredited high school. This parent is playing a blame game, and the only person to blame is self. The editor is correct, FCHS is not an accredited high school and probably will never be. I would like to know which universities in North Carolina has accepted a student that has not taken the college courses, in order to be able to get into a good University? Also, what is the score that the student made on the SAT to get into a quality university? My son graduated from Winthrop University and his grades were superb, and his SAT scores were very high. Oh, I forgot that grades, and SAT scores do not count at FCHS. Parent wake up, and believe me, it will take more than booze, and drugs to get into a university. Oh, I forgot yes you made a decision, the wrong one when you sent your children to FCHS. web posted February 19, 2007 “Ha, good one!” My decision to send my children to FCHS was based on common sense, sometimes that out weighs an educated decision……. You made a comment in the past that you had a child that was expelled from FCHS, is that correct? ”was it an educated decision to send your own child to FCHS?”… “I’m not trying to intrude on your family life, but your child’s expulsion (if that was the case) must be the biggest reason for all your negative comments about FCHS”. You have also made comment in the past on the lack of diversity at FCHS. I really don’t know why that is, but if I had to guess, it has a lot to do with the lack of school supported transportation. I truly don’t believe it’s because the school is full of bigots…. I think that the diversity problem does need to be worked on and hopefully the problem will resolve itself in the near future. I’m a new reader to this web site and I must say, I do enjoy reading it…..” Thanks” Editor's note: None of my children have ever been expelled from school. I guess we can add reading comprehension to the list of educational problems you profess. The collective English Department of FCHS could not hold a candle to one of STH's teachers on their best day. I will be happy to compare the resumes if you would like. web posted February 19, 2007 Some readers just don't understand that ECSO isn't being bashed.Just the leader being recognized for what he really is. You really don't know how the staff is being treated.Maybe one day when a full scale investigation is done on the sheriff and the good ole boy captain you might understand! The staff is on pins and needles at all times because there is no telling what kind of hearsay is being reported whether fact or fiction. Maybe someday the place won't be ran by intimidation. The deputies do a good job but the public don't know the hidden pressures that are put on them from a man that never really policed in his career just check his record.So deputies keep your head up because we know you really can't tell the truth about what really goes on at that house of pain! Editor's note: Yup, Sheriff Dobey puts his deputies into a Abu Grab every day and that is why they work so hard, with such long hours, for such low pay, and stay so loyal. Makes sense to me. web posted February 19, 2007 Great sound-off from Burton. Only one problem, learn to use spell check next time!! web posted February 17, 2007 I don't often respond to posts in Wandering Minds. However, at the office today, I became involved in a conversation regarding the new principal at MMS and the comment made on here about her. Since I have two children at this school, I feel this is not something I could ignore. First of all, the person who wrote the email needs a lesson in fourth grade spelling. The proper word is "principal"... not "principle". Most important, however, is the content of the post. It is very unfair that the principal was blamed for someone else's wrongdoing. If the other half of the story had been told, then those who read Wandering Minds would know the truth. However, some people are much to quick to make accusations, belittle, judge, and ridicule. They failed to remember that there are ALWAYS two sides to the story. Maybe next time, these folks should conduct a more thorough 'investigation" before posting such negativity. Furthermore, I'd venture to say that the people behind this are the very same ones who wanted the last principal to be removed. Some folks are never happy, and they obviously feel they have the authority to question decisions made within the school...decisions they know absolutely nothing about. This is the reason she is the principal and you are not. Give her a break. More importantly, give her a CHANCE. Everyone deserves that. Contrary to what was said, there are some people who welcome the change at MMS. There are many of us who appreciate what Mrs. Holmes is doing. People, Mrs. Holmes doesn't have an "agenda". She is simply trying, to the best of her ability, to do the job that was given to her. She can't do it alone. She needs the respect and support of her faculty AND the community. Only then can MMS be a true success...which SHOULD be our primary concern. web posted February 17, 2007 WOW! I just read Tommy Burton's wandering minds reply and it's so sad to see that even a town official can not spell corectly. The Dumb man even spelled his own name wrong. I suggest going to night school when they offer classes through the district. web posted February 17, 2007 The editor of this site has serious problems……… I have a child that is a senior at Fox Creek HS, and he has already been accepted to 5 universities, 2 of which are in NC. “Not Bad For a None Accredited School, huh?”……. Please excuse my spelling and grammar; I got my diploma from Strom Thurmond High School……..”that’s why my kids go to Fox Creek!!” Editor's note: Fox Creek, being such a great school, brought the entire school district down in SAT scores. Great work for so few students. They must have worked hard to bring so many others down to a lower level. That is another fact you might want to dismiss. Fox Creek does not hold the accreditation as stated. All District schools do. And, if you are insinuating that you are not very educated because you went to STH - how are we to believe you sending your children to FCHS is an educated decision? Thanks for reading. web posted February 17, 2007 What is going on with the Mount Vintage re-reassessment? If there is a problem there with reassessment (and I have no doubt there is), then can we not assume there is a problem with the entire county? If they get re-reassessed, then it should certainly be cause for all property owners elsewhere to rise up and demand the same treatment. Hey, we may not be quite on the same level, but we deserve the same treatment. Please keep up posted and thank you again for all you do to bring these things "to light." Editor's note: The county denies reassessing homes in Mt. Vintage even though it is happening and has been confirmed. web posted February 17, 2007 If you call a buisness during "normal buisness hours" and get a recording stating to leave a message and they will return your call, then you should expect a reply, right? wrong, you are suppose to know that they are closed even though their hours are not posted on the buisness,appointment card, or the recording stating that they are closed for the day. Instead you leave a message and go without. When you complain about it then you are told you are wrong for being upset because the "professional" was sick that day. Do doctors, dentists,veternarians etc have a right to to sick day, absolutely, they are human. HOWEVER, it is common courtesy to let your patients know that the office is closed that day. My ESP doesn't work, and I have no way to know if the answering machine is on because the lines are busy, or you are closed. It doesnt take two minutes to change the recording so persons don't "suffer' through the weekend. Calling and blaming the patient is not the way to act, apologize for the mix up and inconvience and move on, last time I checked those persons worked for me (the patient) and the initials behind their name are not G.O.D. Its why I will drive 30 miles to Aiken or Augusta for care, I'm not going to beg anyone to take care of me. nor will I get on my knees and worship anyone but the one that is God. web posted February 17, 2007 To the Mayor and Town Council of Johnston -Were you not told as a child,that if you did someone wrong, you are suppose to apologize? My parents also taught me that I would be held accountable for my actions. So far, I have not heard of an apology to former Chief Easler. This is disgraceful and shows your upbringing. You represent the entire town as you were elected to serve the people. I'm sure there are many who will remember this in the next election. I pray you will not destroy this town and the people who put their trust in you. I hope that as you sit in your pew on Sunday,these words will ring in your ears.God don't like ugly.he sees and knows all. web posted February 17, 2007 On Thursday I witnessed an act of kindness that I haven’t seen in awhile. The ECWSA was working on the main street right under the red light in the left turning lane when an elderly lady tried to cross the street. One of the young men took her by the arm and helped her around the roped off area to the other side of the street. I don’t know his name but it filled my heart to see a young man take the time to help the lady. web posted February 17, 2007 Editor's post: I received at least 50 e-mails or posts on a "body" being found on Briggs Road Wednesday night, some calling it a murder. For the record, it was not a murder. EdgefieldDaily.com does not report suicides, which was the case here. I will not get into the details as they are irrelevant. The only mention is to stop the rumors. Let the family grieve in private. web posted February 16, 2007 Hey, My cousin goes to fox creek. We were unaware of the school not being accredited. Can you tell me were I can find a list of accredited schools in South Carolina? Editor's note: I'm sure the information is available through the state but the information I gathered as a result of questions came from the Edgefield County School District, who holds FCHS's charter. Dr. Keesley said the school does not hold the required accreditations all other county schools (even elementary and middle schools) hold. All public schools are "gifted" a state accreditation, but that is not what colleges and universities accept. web posted February 16, 2007 The Mount Vintage Column is the best thing in the (Edgefield Advertiser) newspaper. Is Ann Coulter writing it?? Editor's note: I would be happy to carry the same column if the writer wanted to make it available. I'm sure the power's that be at the Advertiser would not want that, but, they do not own the author. web posted February 16, 2007 This is to the person that is “bashing” the Sheriff’s office, you are an IDIOT! I hope you never need to call on the Sheriff’s Office for anything because you are not worth their time. It is a shame that you are such a coward that you want to write anonymous notes bad mouthing officers that you obviously know nothing about rather than turn in a formal complaint in person if you truly have a complaint worthy of reporting. You do not realize the sacrifices these guys make every day just to make sure our county is a safe place to live. They give up time with their families, holidays and other special occasions to make sure ungrateful people like you are protected. You also do not realize the dangers that these officers are exposed to each and every day. When these guys come in to work each day and night, they never know what to expect because every day is different. These guys are on call 24/7, including holidays and weekends that you take for granted. They do an outstanding job with the resources they have. You have no right to put them down and say bad things about people you don’t even know. Like I said, I hope you never need them for anything because people like you don’t deserve their time. Get a life! Editor's note: I have no doubt that, even if they knew who the person was, the Sheriff's Office and Deputies would protect and serve the individual without thinking about the person's opinions of them. web posted February 16, 2007 To the person who said I practically call one of the citizens a liar, I did not, you are the liar, the person that I was speaking of getting a pettion sign, did not live in the town or the county, she was not present at the meeting, and i never told any one there that he/she did not belong at the meeting, as for me being rude, I don't call it being rude when I speak up or speak out when it come to wasting tax payers money, only you see it as trying to rule. I call it up holding my oath as to be a good steward /and making the best desission for the town as a hole. No we were not elected to do what we please, we were elected to help govren and make good decissions, as for my poor attitude , that is your opinion, when the voters of ward 4 is displease with my repersentation on the council, they will send me home, until that time you contunie to be the critic /agititor / insitgaor that you are. if I am correct and I think I am, you are the person who express your concerns of running for council member in your ward 2. But felt that you was not known well enough, could this be the reason you are so concern about term limits, the majority of the citizens knows that i am very hornest and fair both black and white, "that's right "you have not live here very long. Have you; thank you T. Burotn Editor's note: The above post was sent in by Johnston Town Councilman Tommy Burton of the 4th Ward. It is his response to comments made over the past week. It is unedited and EdgefieldDaily.com will always name elected officials when they ask to be named. web posted February 16, 2007 Just wanted to let you know I appreciate your hard work and for telling it like it is. I know you have a plate full as it is, but a couple of months ago you mentioned about installing a local obituary column. Is that still in the making? I honestly believe the column would be an asset to the "Daily". Thank you. Editor's note: Yes, obituaries are coming in the very near future. Thank you for reading and your suggestions. web posted February 16, 2007 I saw the two ladies who drive and ride in the blue car. Looked very healthy and ambulatory, I thought maybe they had a heavy load of books and other materiel to bring into the Tompkins Library, Wrong! The skinny one even had keys to the place. I think I want the velvet ropes and polls you see on TV. I need to protect my loyal truck and its 225492 miles. I want to have a 300000 mile party. Can we have it in the town square? But it will be a B.Y.O.C. (bring you own cone) event. On a more serious note those of you who think you can rule the town unnoticed, guess again. Thanks to Edgefield Daily.com we have a voice. Is the Mayors office in the Rocky Mount building? I was starting to think so, and then remembered it should be in the City Hall. web posted February 16, 2007 I am curious about whether Mount Vintage is open to the public? If it isn't, why not have a sign at the front telling you not to go in? Why have an information center for the PUBLIC to go to? I got turned about by a secruity guy one night and he was very rude about it. You should realize if you put something like that in Edgefield County... that SOMEONE is bound to want to drive up in there and see what it looks like, correct? Editor's note: The golf course is private/public meaning you can play if you pay. To just ride around after dark might be a security problem. The roads are private property. web posted February 16, 2007 i have lived in Johnston all my life and I don't like to complain but the idea of a walking track at watson park is just plain stupid. It is isolated at the end of a dead end road with absolutly nobody around, not even a car passes by. I would just as soon not spend the money and walk calhoun st. If your going to build a track put it somwere that is near a major highway. Putting it at watson park is just asking for trouble. web posted February 16, 2007 What is it with the mentality of local people. You make calls, leave a message as instructed on their machines, and wait for days to get a call back if your lucky. If you have no intent of calling back then get rid of your machines. If someone speaks to you and you say give me a few days and then I will get back to you, then DO IT!!, don't have that person keep calling. Be honest and just say I am not interested instead of leaving that person hanging. web posted February 15, 2007 Just wanted to know why FCHS has their name on a sign to adopt a highway program ( on Stephens Rd at corner of Sweetwater Rd ) I have never seen any of those students out there cleaning up , and it is very much in need of a cleaning right now . There are probally enough cans out there they could sell and pay on their debt ??? web posted February 15, 2007 I have been checking out your site daily for a little more than a year now. As I read this article this struck me a absolutely nutty.....a 1,320 linear foot paved trail that would cost $300,000-$400,000 just for the grading work. Then to read, "Town Administrator Olin Gambrel said the length of the walking trail at the Jaycee Park would be about a quarter of a mile long and the County has agreed to help provide figures of the cost of paving it." This is just a little too much! You mean to tell me that the grading work will cost $227-$303 per linear foot! Do you realize this is $1.2Million per mile - and it still has to be paved! Does a highway even cost that much? Surely something is amiss here. What do you think? I am not opposed to the trail. I think it is a great idea to give people a place to meet, recreate and get some fresh air. Trails have proven to increase property values - look at the real estate studies on that subject. And those fears about trails being magnets for crime - utter nonsense. Editor's note: The walking trail will cost in the area of $18,000. The grading is for the ball fields that are planned at the park. web posted February 15, 2007 I noticed in the wandering minds section the comment you made about the orange cone in the parking place in the square.....I went by this morning and the cone was in the parking space and when I went back through town there was a car in the space and the cone was sitting beside it. That was as of 11:20 am. The space is directly in front of the welcome center. Thanks for all you do for the publics concern. web posted February 15, 2007 It is so sad that Merriwether Middle School has been bestowed a principle that is so insecure. This principle removed the magnolia tree that was purchased and dedicated by the STUDENTS of MMS in honor of a past principle. They planted the tree last year and had a engraved rock that sat at the foot of the tree with the dedication message. This insecure principle had it removed and place in the dumpster. Luckily, a few staff members retrieved the tree and it was replanted in another location. You would hope that a principle would have a little class to at least wait 2 years... so that the students that dedicated the tree would be gone. It's as though she spit in their face for their act of appreciation. What is her problem? What is her agenda for MMS? Is she so bitter that she has been sent to MMS instead of JET? This is just one incident of bad judgement on her part! web posted February 15, 2007 I have questions concerning Fox Creek High School. Recently, several people I know from Aiken and Richmond Counties have called Fox Creek interested in enrolling their children. Both were told by someone there, that the school is accredited. It is my understanding that Dr. Murph (the Principal), has stated that the school is not yet accredited. Where would I find documentation supporting their accreditation (or lack of) ?? If Fox Creek is not accredited, and the school is telling the public that they are, won't they be subject to numerous lawsuits when unknowing parents learn that their children cannot attend colleges of their choice ? A student previously wrote stating that Seniors have been accepted to "MULTIPLE universities." I am curious if any of those colleges are in another state, such as Augusta State University, the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern, etc. ? Also, it is my understanding that many South Carolina colleges will not accept students from a non accredited high school. Is Fox Creek anywhere near accreditation ? Taxpayers, parents, (the public) should be aware of what's going on there. Can anyone set the record straight ? Editor's note: Fox Creek does not hold the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation, which is what colleges and universities accept. web posted February 15, 2007 Hey what about the guy on bausket st in edgefield that got locked up for going to meet a 14 year old that he meet on the internet???? Editor's note: Michael Leonard Williams, 30 web posted February 15, 2007 To the person wondering about the public meetings regarding a new school Superintendent, It is not "the peoples time" that the board is wanting to waste, it's there money. At the January meeting they voted to change the way they get paid. Before they did not get paid for special meetings, Only for the one regular meeting. Now they get an extra $100.00 dollars for all the special meetings, and I urge you to look at the board minutes on the web site and see how many "Special" meetings they have already. Expect a lot more now that they have made it worth their time. Do some 3rd grade math. $100.00 times 7 members times 4 meetings. Makes the bonus the teachers got look kind of small. web posted February 14, 2007 I have a family member that goes to Fox Creek High school and I must say that some of the stuff these "teachers" are having their students do are borderline kindergarten. For example drinking water and measuring their urine output. Not only is that disgusting but it is unhealthy, encouraging kids to over drink water which could lead to water toxicity like someone recently died of trying to win a Nintendo Wii. Also they are having homework assignments which include crayon coloring pages. High School is supposed to prepare you ,somewhat, for college not pre-k. These kids are going to be shocked when they get into college and are told to write term papers in pen not crayon. And all the kids who are "defending" this school, I am sure you are all the spoiled rotten brats of the board members, whose mommy's and daddy's buy brand new cars, and absolutely do nothing wrong in their eyes. Those that think they are above public schools.. News flash...mommy and daddy wont be able to sharpen your crayons for you in the real world. Editor's note: I speak to several students and parents on a regular basis. Most contend that some teachers have no idea how to teach or are unable to teach the subject they are given. In addition, FCHS has stooped to allowing students expelled from Strom Thurmond to attend FCHS just to boost attendance records. So not only are drug users allowed to stay in school after being caught on campus with drugs, but the school is now seeking the worst of the worst just to get money. Oh, and the parents are offering a cash "bar" at a fund raiser. I guess that fits in with allowing someone expelled for being drunk at school at STH to be allowed to attend FCHS. What an inspiration they are to the academic environment in Edgefield County. That is not opinion, that is fact. I welcome any FCHS Board member or school official to sit down to an open interview. Don't count on it, it won't happen, but the offer remains on the table. I did not know that FCHS was still endorsing the use of crayons, but considering the actions and mentality of their school board members... nothing surprises me. web posted February 14, 2007 You seem to have it in for (Johnston Mayor) Willie Campbell. Why? He is just trying to do what we want him to do. Editor's note: As a person I like Mayor Campbell. As far as his duties concerning his office, the press, and public, he is an utter failure as far as I am concerned. I predict he will never be re-elected to office. web posted February 14, 2007 The bad weather was a little scary last night; ever since Garret rd was hit I get nervous. That was my first experience with tornados. Would a cinderblock basement be the best type of safe room? After seeing the devastation in Florida I am starting to wonder if any place is safe. Editor's note: A basement is always the best place to seek shelter during a violent weather event. If no basement is available a center location in the home, such as a bathroom or hallway, is the second best. If in a mobile home you should seek a secure structure such as a school or designated storm shelter. web posted February 14, 2007 Your report fails to give a complete view of that Monday evening meeting. In your report it sounds like Mayor W. Campbell was the only "head-butter" in the room. I say one councilman owes a public apology to one town citizen for what I say was a rude and uncalled for outburst in which he practically called her a liar. Further he said she did not have any business there because she was not a Johnston resident. Surprise surprise, Burton, she was. She had every right so express her view. Burton's attitude further made it very clear what he thinks of anyone who dares express an opinion in the council chamber contrary to his own. Quote: The decision, Burton said, belongs to the town council as to where the walking track goes. Just because a person is elected does not mean he/she can do as he/she pleases. The elected position means that he "represents" those citizens not rules them. Maybe Burton's ten year council term has exceeded his poor attitude. When he stated that "most of us have been on the council over ten years". I felt that was the best advertisement for term limits. I will agree that Mayor W. Campbell did not control that meeting like he should and is empowered to do. He does have a learning curve and should be allowed that time. Not criticized for his efforts. Editor's note: Mayor Willie Campbell has withheld public information of breaking stories such as the clearing of charges on former Chief Butch Easler (which EdgefieldDaily.com broke) and other events. There is no "learning curve" when it comes to politics. When elected you are expected to be prepared for the job. If you are not prepared for the job, do not run to take it. At least 1/3 of those speaking in his defense were family members not "the public". A sad note when he has accused town council members of holding secret meetings and then stages a public hearing stacked with family members unknown to the general media for his losing proposition. You can fool all of the people some of the time, some of the people some of the time, but you will never fool me. I also have statements confirmed that Mayor Campbell knew Chief Easler would be cleared a week before he was fired. Somebody needs to take the shovel away from Mayor Campbell before he buries himself and the town. web posted February 14, 2007 The constant disagreement about walking tracks only speaks to the shortsightedness of the local government. They have explored no alternatives except their own individual ideas. Time drags on and nothing gets done, again. Watson Park as it exists could be used with few upgrades to an existing road around the ballfields. Yes, the existing paved roadway can be used as a walking track also. One small area ( 300 feet) can be upgraded with crush and run gravel including correcting drainage problems. "Voila"------ a walking track about one mile long. The Jaycee Park could also then have a track made of crush and run gravel (runners do not like paved running areas. They will wear a dirtpath next to the pavement). I would not put the track nearby hwy. 121. It is easy to wind it around the playground though and avoid hwy. 121. Gosh this could be done using existing PARD funds on hand. Amazing that both "head-butting" camps can do what they want and the town citizens can get TWO tracks almost immediately. Why is it that a track HAS to be built on a future (if ever) soccer field? Just an idea that can work. When I grow up I want to be a town councilman. web posted February 14, 2007 Editor's post: I sat through a meeting Monday night that lasted 1 hour 47 minutes and 18 seconds in Johnston. The meeting could have been conducted in half that time if a certain politician did not like to say the same things over, and over, and over. I'm not going to mention any names (Johnston Mayor Willie Campbell) but just because the same thing is said repeatedly does not give it more importance. The mayor is there to conduct the business of the town in an orderly fashion. Give Monday night an F on that report card. Some reports on EdgefieldDaily.com have been pushed back for Wednesday due to the late hour. My day began at 5:30 am and I did not return to my office until 9 pm to begin writing Tuesday's updates. I apologize for the delay for some reports. I will have more to say on this subject in the very near future. web posted February 13, 2007 During last weeks County Council meeting, a question was asked about the trash all over our county roads. Typical of our Gang of Five they quickly passed the problem on to the county sheriff’s office. “You have a problem with trash on your street? Call the sheriff”. Can these guys do anything right? By the way, if anyone traveled down Sweetwater Rd. today (Monday) there was a crew picking up trash. Who paid for it? No not the county, the Mount Vintage developer picked up the cost. Just for your information Mr. Kitchens and Mr. Hudson, Sweetwater Rd. is in your district(s). Editor's note: Developer Bettis Rainsford did the same thing last year. The sad part is within a few weeks you would not know it was done. The Litter Control Officer for the Sheriff's Office is but one man and can only cover a rotating balance across the 507 square mile area. Kudos to Mr. Rainsford for his efforts. As self serving as it may be, it is a benefit to the county. He is not required to provide the service. You can only imagine what people from an area with 8 feet of snow think when they come to visit our area while it is 60 degrees and how it spurs sales of property on the golf course. It is not all about the "beautification" of the county as it is a promotional tool. That is just reality. web posted February 13, 2007 I went to court in the magistrates office and it was a joke. Before we even had a chance to say our side the judge already ruled. How can that happen? I thought court was where both sides had their say. Not in Edgefield county. It is all who you know not what you did.Why go to court is it is over befoer you get there? Editor's note: Anyone can appeal a decision. I believe you have 10 days to file your appeal, but check with the Magistrate's Office to be certain. web posted February 13, 2007 To the individual “bashing” the ECSO deputy; What is it that you have it out so bad for this man? Did he give you a citation because you broke the law and was doing his job, and now you have resorted to attacking his weight issue? You mentioned that he was in a leadership roll and you are correct. He is where he is because HE IS A LEADER. I know this officer personally. He is a good neighbor and father. And I do sleep at night knowing that he and his fellow officers are doing their best keeping our county safe. I have had conversations with him, at night and on his own time, seeking advice. I could care less if he couldn’t pass a PT test. You just need to step back, take a deep breath, look in the mirror, and ask yourself; “How can I improve my appearance?” Not everyone is perfect ‘ya know? web posted February 13, 2007 I don't know who this jerk is spouting off on the Sheriff but it seems to me he has a real chip on his shoulder and I take what is said as a grain of sand. You only make yourself look bad when you try to throw the crap, I hope I can say crap, out there trying to hurt them. What happened? Did one of them arrest you so now you are (mad)? That's what it sounds like to me. Maybe you are the one that needs to get a life. If you are so smart why don't you run for sheriff? web posted February 13, 2007 The board of trustees is going to hold public meetings to get input from citizens on the Superintendent search? That is too funny, they already know who it's going to be. Why waste peoples time? Editor's note: That is wisdom. web posted February 13, 2007 This is in reference to the people responding about the leadership at the sheriff's office.They aren't bashing those two they are merely telling the truth.Setting up a meeting with the sheriff is just a waste of time because he will tell you a lie to your face or the other famous line I WILL CHECK INTO IT AND NEVER GET BACK TO YOU! Don't waste your money backing him. He is not a fair man any man that allows someone to quit and hire them back and promote them over other qualified men and women who stuck with you.That's not fair.It is so good to know that somebody else knows that Edgefield County has a disfunctional sheriff who is afraid tell the truth and be fair.Believe it or not we may have been better off with Sheriff Parker! If he is unfair about his promotions,lie to the public about his miltary service what will he do next!The employees and citizens of Edgefield deserve better! Just check out the turnover rate! Editor's note: Those serving as local law enforcement officers are competent, knowledgeable, and dedicated. Those who move across the country to take better jobs and higher pay are not a problem of the leadership, unless you want to include the Edgefield County Council who controls the pay of these professionals, or their respective municipalities. Sheriff Dobey, Police Chief's Carter, Aston, and Tanks know I have and will be the first to expose any rouge officer. I place all with my full trust to be honest, competent, and fair in their jobs. That is not to say there is not a better person for their jobs. Each will tell you that if a better person is found they would gladly step aside and do what is best for the public. If you can do a better job, or know someone who can, by all means state so. I have in the past, and will in the future, place my life in their hands while covering volatile situations. It is due to their professionalism and dedication that I do not worry when doing so. web posted February 13, 2007 For years I've noticed deserted lots, grown over with weed tangles, and rusting farm equipment that has apparently been abandoned. There an old tin shed, some falling-down houses--just all sorts of eyesores that could be cleaned up, including the yards and porches of some occupied homes. All of it is in and around Edgefield, much of it right along Highway 25 for every visitor or passerby to see. I'll bet they wonder, as I do, why our neighbors don't clean up and clean out. I also wonder why, if they won't, they are not required by law or ordinance to do so. Surely there's a way to deal with this kind of issue in our town. web posted February 13, 2007 To the person bashing the sheriff. If you can do better run against him otherwise give the rest of us a break with your constant bull (manure). It is getting old. web posted February 13, 2007 You mentioned something about a Mount Vintage article and never ran one. Why? Editor's note: The reason was the person at the center of the dispute never wanted to make the subject public. I am considering making the documents available as public information. web posted February 12, 2007 To the person bashing the "brass" at the ECSO - GET OVER IT!!! That officer is not out there running down criminals. He's in the office putting his numerous years of law enforcement training and knowledge to work. He may not be able to pass a PT test - who cares?? I sure don't. Yes, I do feel safe with him on the force. I know there is a VERY experienced officer at the helm. And I may be out of the loop but, no, I don't know who "HE" is. Enlighten me because as far as I'm concerned Sheriff Dobey will be our Sheriff for a long time. And THAT'S where my money will go. web posted February 12, 2007 There was a burned up truck on Murrah Rd the other week, what ever happened on that? Editor's note: The SUV was found to be stolen from Richmond County and the case is under investigation. No suspect has been named in reports. web posted February 12, 2007 Has the book from the Archives ever been returned? If not, has anyone thought of looking under the orange cone? web posted February 10, 2007 Let's all get cones, wear them on our heads, change the name of Edgefield to Conefield and make Bettis (Rainsford) Beldar! web posted February 10, 2007 I wasn't BASHING all law enforcement agencies in the county, just ECSO. Mostly just one officer. We all know who I am speaking of. I can't believe that you would feel safe with this Officer with your life in his hands. Please take the time and get a good look at the Officer I am speaking of. There is no way he could pass PT at the Academy in his condition , and the Sheriff has him in a Leadership Roll. As for setting a meeting with the Sheriff, I will not waste my time. I will just put my money where my mouth is and help fund the campaign of our next Sheriff. One thing is for sure, when the next sheriff walks in the door, the Chubby One will be packing his snacks ( we all know about his snacks) and out of the door. Editor's note: Not all police work is running down a bad guy on foot. I cannot think of one law enforcement officer in the county or the towns that I would not trust with my life and I know every single one of them. web posted February 10, 2007 Hey Andy, forget the pants, let's talk about your (?) hair!! Editor's note: No, too easy.... web posted February 10, 2007 I know for a fact the car tax is usually wrong because every year I appeal it and get it reduced so why on earth should anyone think the house taxes are ever correct???? What a zoo is Edgefield County!!! web posted February 10, 2007 I saw a dark blue older model pickup truck illegially passing a school bus this morning on the hill before you get to trenton. What is wrong with you people you are endangering the kids with your stupidity. Maybe you need a refresher course for drivers ed. web posted February 10, 2007 Blah Blah Blah - Trash pick up- Tired of trash? Adopt a highway, recruit some people, and do it yourself... Blah Blah Blah - Fox Creek - Give it a rest, if these kids are getting an education and they're not overwhelmed with crime then leave it be! I may not have all the facts but where people choose to put there kids for education or a lack there of...to each his own, we take what we can get. Blah Blah Blah - Racism - We all keep it alive and going strong, by now it should be History, look at America now, there are more mixed races than ever in history and not just black/white... plus these are the most selfish times in history (but what about me?) There's a black man running for President, it's evolution people, let it go, leave it with the dinosaurs - extinct! Blah Blah Blah - Fat Police - Let 'em work, let 'em live, let 'em EAT... and leave them alone, are you out on patrol for our safety, with your key board and bon bons protecting and serving, of course not your too opinionated to see that they have a job, so as usual it's not up to your standards here in perfect-ville or rather Bettis-ville. Whine about the bum who's too skinny because he doesn't have a job or too fat because people cater to him since he doesn't have a job, w/ gov't benefits! Blah on new businesses too, if ya want to open a new one just ask (deleted) if you can have one, it's the only way! Blah Blah Blah - Churches - The FBC has very good people with a mix of some very rude people, but that sums up our community, not just this church....Churches are not for you to judge others or have them judge you, it's a place of worship and it's GOD's place to judge all of us! If that's all your getting out of going to church, then that shows how you live your life, which isn't any better than the people you say are judging/rudely treating you. I have one more Blah Blah Blah - God Bless America, our Troops and their families, and George W. for following through with something that should have been handled years ago, when Bill C. was (not having sex with that woman, Monica Lewenski) May all the Saddam's and Osama's HANG! Hope I didn't exceed the word limit. Thanks Edgefield daily, I love to vent on here, whether I'm right or wrong, it's all opinions to me some are just more wrong than others. web posted February 10, 2007 I have a really big pet peeve! Every morning at 7am heading out ou johnston towards trenton there are two white busses hauling all the mexican migrant workers. Whoever is driving these buses LEARN HOW TO DRIVE!!!!! They do about 30 to 40 under the speed limit and hold up all the traffic. Are they going this slow because they are illegial and if they get pulled over in a traffic stop they might get deported then? Well I would like to inform them that you can get pulled over for driving tooo slow because it can be dangerous to other drivers that are doing the speed limit. So speed it up to 55 you moronic slowpokes. web posted February 10, 2007 Don't you think it's kind of ironic that a person would write in knocking the editor for a few misspellings and then turn around and make a statement like, " as a journalist you should "prevent" both sides of a story?" Go back to school and learn proper English yourself before you start throwing stones at others. By the way, I think the word you were trying to come up with was present. And this editor does present both sides, when both will give it! web posted February 10, 2007 Isn't it interesting that Mr. Whitlock was referred to John Pettigrew to correct his problem at the council meeting on Tuesday night when he brought forward his assessment irregularities. Too bad when they had a room filled with hundreds of citizens a few months back Monroe Kneece and his band of brothers didn't take the hint that there are tax assessment problems in the whole county and "fix it" then!!!! Should the rest of us bring our assessments to the March meeting? No, I guess that's why we have to go before the appeals board in March, and possibly to the state after that. I attended the meeting Tuesday and didn't understand something. My friend and I heard a request for a vehicle for someone. We thought we heard them approve the request, and Monroe kneece stated that it wouldn't cost the county anything. Was it our imagination? Did you hear the same? Also, is there an aluminum recycling center in the vicinity of Edgefield? That might be a business worth looking into. Editor's note: Yes, I did hear the same thing. I will have to go back and review the recording of the meeting EdgefieldDaily.com makes of all public meetings to get the details. web posted February 10, 2007 Editor's post: EdgefieldDaily.com has uncovered a problem. Last month County Administrator Pettigrew said the Assessor had over 400 appeals to handle. This month he said the same thing. What? How could that be? Furthermore, I asked Administrator Pettigrew about former Assessor Mike Reed being contracted to the Assessor's Office (it seems Assessor Keisha Bryant always has to have a $30 an hour assistant). He said it was to help with the appeals. Well, if that is true then why are there still 400 to be handled? Uncovered today is solid evidence Mr. Reed is re-reassessing Mount Vintage. My question is, when is the county going to re-reassess the rest of the faulty assessments across the county? Or is this a special privilege just for a certain developer's unhappy residents? If those are wrong, wouldn't it be fair to say the rest of those done by unqualified people are just as wrong? It is always cheaper to do it right the first time. web posted February 9, 2007 I saw the pictures of the turkeys today. GREAT shots!! Can you take me hunting there or tell me who owns the land so I can hunt it? Editor's note: I won't give the location but can tell you the site is not able to be hunted, it is someone's front yard. web posted February 9, 2007 AWSOME pics of the turkeys! Editor's note: Thank you. web posted February 9, 2007 You're my new best friend. Will you take me turkey hunting? web posted February 9, 2007 To who ever is BASHING all law enforcement agencies about their weight, their pay, their hours they work, the time they spend away from their families, etc. I would LOVE to know just how much YOU weigh!!!!!!! If you are in a wreck, or your house is being broken into, or your child being abducted is their weight a real concern to you?????? They do have a passion for their job or else they wouldn't be away from their own families at Christmas and Thanksgiving and Weddings and Family Reunions and Church, etc. Maybe you have a real hang up with Law officer's because YOU wanted to be a REAL police officer and couldn't make the cut???? Yes you may see them eating @ Ribeye's or Huddle House (or maybe even Pizza Hut) on rare occasion but you know what they do get to eat when working for 12 hours. The Sheriff of this County has done a great job with the manpower he has to work with Thanks to out County Council But if your so concerned with this problem maybe you should schedule a meeting with the Sheriff face to face or one of his "Fat Deputies" who I'm sure would LOVE to meet with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! web posted February 9, 2007 In reference to blue Nission and the private parking - this has been going on for quite some time. It has been reported to the Mayor and he said he would take care of it. So far nothing as been done. This same car is seen in a handicapped spot but don't believe the person is handicapped. Editor's note: I have seen the cone beside the car but not in the parking place saving the spot. I'm not a lawyer or a policeman but I would consider anything placed on the public roadway littering. Some claim the owner is forcing people parking in the next space of having to crowd the car next to them in order to avoid the cone. I guess if it is allowed to continue everyone should pick up a cone and take it with you when you park downtown Edgefield and place it next to your car. Better still, if it is good for one side it should be better on both sides. Great idea, now I don't have to worry about dings in my doors anymore. Of course, if everyone does it the limited parking available downtown Edgefield will shrink even more with all the private cones. I am going to a discount store to get my cones this weekend. web posted February 9, 2007 I find it funny that you are always attacking Fox Creek High School for being an all-white unaccredited high school that doesn't belong to Edgefield County. First, the school is not all white. But of course you would have to set foot on the campus to find out. Second, they do belong to ECBOE. Since, it's a charter school they operate under different laws while still belonging to the district. I would also like it noted that as an editor, you do not do your job well. You frequently have spelling errors in your "editor's notes" and as a journalist you should prevent both sides of a story. Yellow journalism anyone? Editor's note: Wow, where to start? FCHS is not a part of the Edgefield County School District. The District does hold the charter, but has no control over the school. They operate as an independent 501(3)c NPO. Less than 1% black/white ratio is, for basic terms, all white in a county school district that is 67% black. Teachers do not count in the ratio, even though the school tries to use that. While I am at it, how's that new building coming along? What happened to that Federal loan? I have a lot of news I could publish about the school if I wanted to "attack". As to spelling errors in my Editor's notes, yes, sometimes some things get by me. The Wandering Minds section is the last thing I work on after my 14-18 hour day gathering the news and publishing the web site. Often times it is between 1 and 3 am. I am in a hurry to get to bed for the 4 or 5 hours of sleep I can get in before I begin the next day. Thank you for reading EdgefieldDaily.com. web posted February 9, 2007 Does Richmond county have a site that would reveal who the Edgefield county resident might be??? Editor's note: No, but it is public record. The RCSO assigned it case number 07-022345. web posted February 9, 2007 A friend of mine heard that the furniture business (name removed), originally located on Hwy. 25 in Belvedere, later at Fury's Ferry in Augusta, was very interested in setting up a warehouse and shop on Hwy. 25 in Edgefield County. However, when they found out the tax implications in Edgefield County, they halted their Edgefield plans and opened a new showroom in Beech Island. Great, another great business in AIKEN COUNTY!!!!! Wake up Edgefield County officials. Don't you do anything that would benefit Edgefield County? The new Food Lion on Hwy. 25 is in Aiken County. There is plenty of room and population to support another grocery up the road in Edgefield County. Will it ever happen? Editor's note: I have no idea if that is true. Ask yourself, if you were a big business would you come to Edgefielod County with the people we have as elected officials? I will say that Administrator John Pettigrew, who is a politician not an administrator, will be perfect at selling the county. A politician loves to spin things. Maybe then we can cut out all the wasted money for the Economic Development Partnership farse. web posted February 9, 2007 Editor's post: One that did not make the front page: An Edgefield County man reported to the front desk of the Quality Inn on Clausen Road, Augusta, Ga. Saturday morning that a .40 caliber Glock was stolen from his room. When the clerk notified the Richmond County Sheriff's Office the white male "became nervous" and left, leaving behind personal items in the hotel room a Richmond County Sheriff's Office incident report indicates. The man left in a Mercedes Benz that was traced back to Edgefield County. A suspect was identified in the case through surveillance footage but the Edgefield County man said he did not want to prosecute. How curious. EdgefieldDaily.com does not identify victims of crime in police reports. web posted February 8, 2007 The only problem in the Tax Assessor's office is the fact that the tax assessor was handpicked and groomed by (former County Administrator) Wayne Adams. She has the job because she did whatever, whenever Wayne Adams directed her to do, right, wrong, or immaterial. Unfortunately for (the County) Council, they are neck deep in the whole scam and can't get rid of her without repercussions for themselves. Fox Creek High School is open to all Edgefield Co students. If minorities CHOOSE not to attend that is their CHOICE. I'm sick of hearing about this. You cant make anyone go to this school if they don't want to. ST is 67% minority but you are not after them to recruit non minorities to make them equal. Why? How many minorities do you have working for you? If only non minorities wanted to work for you then what could you do? Would you shut down you paper? No of course not. If FC was refusing to admit minorities then I would be the first to complain. Maybe reason that minorities don't come to FC is.... 1. Would rather attend with more minorities at ST 2. For some, they live at other end of Edgefield and think it is to far to come with out buses or will use too much gas 3. Just maybe they don't want to. This is America . Its their right and their CHOICE You moved your child to ST. Despite your complaints against FC it was still your choice to move him. I think all parents and students should have the same choice and not have it made for them by race. Editor's note: Merriwether Elementary and Middle school do not have the same race problem. They are located just a few miles away. Why is that? Thank you for proving what most say about Fox Creek. web posted February 8, 2007 To the people of Mr. Kitchens’ and Mr. Hudson’s districts: On behalf of the people from the rest of the county, we thank you for collecting all that surplus property tax money and sending it to our fire stations. Special thanks to Mr. Kitchens and Mr. Hudson for totally supporting this magnanimous gesture. Editor's note: This was not a county council move. Beyond that, Councilman Everett Kitchens is not involved in the matter in any way. He is only important in his own mind. web posted February 8, 2007 log onto www.anysoldier.com and support our troops. It will tell you all the things you can do for soldiers to let them know that we love them and they are appreciated for the sacrifices they are making for us.This website will tell what to send and where to send it. So many times we have great intentions but just don't know how. This will tell you how. I talked to one of the commanders last week. What trash our media feeds us and how sad that we just eat it up We should demand that our news media also report good things that are happening. Wars and governments are lost many times because of propaganda. We have the freedoms in this great country to stand up and demand better. If you have little ones or maybe even teens in your home, just remember that they may someday be a soldier either in peacetime or war.Hold our media to the fire!!! That is what it will take to hear the real story of Iraq. Go find a soldier and talk to him...the mailroom for the tv stations will be overflowing with letters letting them know how mad we are with their slanting of the news. I want my country lifted up! Our country needs prayer. I challenge everyone to set the alarm on your cell phone at 12 noon everyday.Stop,pray for our country. When someone asks what you are doing , invite them to join you. Prayer works!! web posted February 8, 2007 Who do you back in the upcoming presidential election with the candidates? Editor's note: I see no candidate worthy of my vote in the Republicat or Demoblican Parties as of yet. They are all equally pitiful. I would support SC Gov. Mark Sanford or SC Rep. Gresham Barrett if either made a bid for the White House. I would also support Herman Cain, of Georgia, as the first black President. No one else shows me true moral convictions to do what is right than those three. None are seeking the nomination. web posted February 7, 2007 How can a person get a full ride to a state funded school and the school is not accredited? Why would a teacher still be at school at 1 am on a Saturday morning? Please don't tell me about dedication. How many minorities are there at FCHS, since I don't have any children there, I don't have the time to walk the halls and visit the classrooms to see for myself? I pay taxes and I do not wish to support a school that does not follow the rules. Why don't they make FCHS a private school and then they won't have to worry about what people think or say? Well, if they did the right thing(s) they would not have to worry about anything. FCHS could be so much more than what it is. And as for the flyer, I saw that it was still on the school web site. At this point, I don't think FCHS should advertise anything on the school web site if they are not a part of the school system. They have their own board and their own rules, so advertise on your own web site. Editor's note: Desperate people will take desperate measures. What's next? Strippers? web posted February 7, 2007 Do we now have reserved parking on the town square in Edgefield? How do I get on this special list. I have noticed an orange cone in the parking space in front of the Tomkins Library, a pretty blue Nisson is parked there every day. Behind the building there are always 5 or 6 empty spaces, one for the director. Whats up? Editor's note: Doing so is illegal. If you see this call the Edgefield Police Department and they will resolve the situation. Better still, ignore the cone, park in the place and move the cone to the curb. Even better... call my cell phone (803-634-0964) and advise me of it and I will take a picture and call the police myself. web posted February 7, 2007 No one would say that they are not saddened by the loss of life by our troops in Iraq. I was born into a military family and then married a service man. I know what it cost to protect our country. It saddens me to know that so many people sit back and take what we have in this country for granted. It also saddens me to know how quickly we have forgotten the twin towers? Iraq is like a cancer that must dealt with. If we are weak there we will never regain our security. We are there. We cannot pull out or lose this one. We need to send everything we have there and settle this. And for those that are beginning to protest the war.... You undermine the very freedom that our guys and girls are there protecting. Whether you like it or not, we are in this war and we need to be in it win!!! Support our troops.Our troops are not happy to be away from home and family. If you really are concerned about them, Buy a box of cards. Sit at your dining room table with your safe little family and write them some notes of encouragement. And keep writing and keep writing. We need to back them and our country whether we agree or not. When you are in the water,you swim. Editor's note: Well said. web posted February 7, 2007 I saw an ambulance driving with lights and siren and a car (big "rims" and green paint) in front of it would not move over to the right side of the road. It just drove on like the ambulance was invisible! I thought it was the law that you had to yield to an emergency vehicle. These ambulances ,fire trucks, and police cars need to get to the emergency.When those lights and sirens are on, there is a REASON for it whether YOU think there is or not. If you are just tooling along with your 1000 watt stereo cranked up or yaking away on the phone and you can't hear the siren and see flashy lights behind you, then you need to go to prison!!!!!!!!! Editor's note: I have been behind fire trucks on the way to a fire traveling on Highway 25 and witnessed people passing the fire truck. How's that for respect for emergency vehicles? web posted February 7, 2007 I got a good look at the sheriff and his top officers a few weeks ago. It is a shame. There must be no Physical requirements at all to remain on the force. It reflects on the sheriff. I will support another man for sheriff in the up coming election. I think we all know who He is going to be. web posted February 7, 2007 I was reading the (post) on weather or not the sub shop across the street from McDonald's is open or closed? It is very much open. Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to close during lunch. We do open at 4:00pm to 9:00pm Mon-Fri and 12:00pm to 9:00 on Saturday. Sorry for the inconvience. web posted February 7, 2007 Editor's post: I am presently reading a very interesting recent disclosure. In time it will be made available in full. For now I have to look at it and say "where do I begin?" I then question why a certain local government body has denied its release has been received. If I have it, I know they have it. Playing dumb will only get you so far until proving you are dumb. The outcome can and will be bad in either respect. web posted February 6, 2007 With all the soldiers dieing in Iraq we HAVE TO PULL OUT!! We must stop the death and wounding of our troops now. 3,000 is too many to ignore. Editor's note: Over 25 people die every day at the hands of illegal aliens, over 9,000 every year. When the Democrats (or Republicans) get serious on that issue I will consider their, and your, claim of wanting to make a legitimate move in Iraq. Perhaps you would rather fight the terrorists here in the US than in Iraq? web posted February 6, 2007 I've been walking the halls of FC for three years. I've been asked "How do you like FC?" and I always say "I don't like it, I LOVE it. Leaving ST and attending FC was the best decision I ever made." Everyone says we're an all white school; I go there five days a week and that's a lie. You complain that Dr. Murph doesn't want press at the school... it's a school, not the Super Bowl. If you have no children attending FC and don't want to be part of it, why can't you just leave us alone? Why do you want us to shut down? How is FC affecting your life? You know nothing about the students there. You didn't know that one senior has a full ride to PC and that almost all of my senior class has been accepted to MULTIPLE universities. Too bad you can't report that. When we go to school we go with family, no matter what race. We have teachers that aren't just teachers; they're role models. I walk the halls, you don't. I know what goes on and you don't. I'm living breathing proof that FC is a successful school. It's where I participated in so many activities that colleges are amazed. I'm just asking you to take a few minutes to realize that it's not just the adults involved with FC that you're messing with, but students who love FC and don't know what they would do without it. Editor's note: I am glad you are proud of your school. However, it is a Public School and must follow the law with full disclosure. For seniors to be accepted to universities is a great stride being that FCHS is not an accredited school. News does not follow your mother's advice of "if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything". News covers what actually takes place regardless of who it catches in its net. Congratulations for your recent achievements. web posted February 6, 2007 To the people who may have negative feelings about First Baptist church in Edgefield;I had the opportunity to meet with a ggod number of members, and children as well during their youth bazaar around Christmas time. I donated 4 cakes to the church for the children to raise money that day. Yet, that was not the end. When I showed up, I was received with open arms. You knew that you were in a spiritual place and a place of acceptance. Their gratitude was obvious. Their attitude was just as you would expect,coming into any church. I even received a thank you card on behalf on the church and it's youth some weeks later. Simply receiving that card showed me how much they respected me and what I had done for them and the community.It may not have been much ,but they made me feel like I had given buckets of gold. I know of many other places I have donated to and the respons e wasn't even a card. I hold on to that card and just as they have done, I use it as an example for my children to give to others and help one another. Simply show gratitude.n Stop whining and complaining. Don't judge that which you do not know! I want to to take time to say ," Thank you to the First Baptist Church of Edgefield,SC for showing me that I was appreciated and letting me know that I aslo set an example for you youth as you have for mine!" web posted February 6, 2007 From your article on Feb 1: "...Dr. Keesley said the district would never support, much less sponsor, any event when alcohol is provided or advertised. The event was being advertised on the district web site, “But it is coming off (the web site) today” Dr. Keesley said..." I checked the ECSD website this morning and the FCHS Valentine Fundraiser is still being advertised. Give her credit though, the flyer has apparently been sanitized - no mention of a cash bar. I guess that then makes it okay for ECSD to support the event. Editor's note: You never know who will drop by to see if FCHS is selling booze at the event. web posted February 6, 2007 To the person that thinks everyone hates the police you are so far from the truth.You must hate yourself to make such a strong statement to the people that pays you that small salary as you say.You chose that line of work and if you don't like the territory then quit.Your heart can't be into it because if it was you would find time to work out.If I am not incorrect your so called leader requires you to take a p.t. test prior to employment and it must continue during the training in columbia.So don't cover up for you and your sheriff.I guess you are a member of that good ole boy system that was mentioned.I hope you are not one those guys that drive at high speeds to get to ribeyes or the huddle house endangering the citzens lives as well as yours.The taxpayers see what you guys do so just remember you don't know who is watching you or the sheriff when you do the things you do.Since you are so understaff maybe some of the people in the front office need to come out and do some work such as the sheriff and stop profiling everyday on the phone wasting taxpayers money.So be grateful you could be employed by a lower paying agency. I BET you take time to pratice with your firearm but you are to lazy to walk so take your family with you whenever decide you walk. Editor's note: I can say that I know every single law enforcement officer in the county, including those in the towns, and not a one of them do their job because of the money. They do it as a service to their community. I have nothing but the utmost respect for all of them. web posted February 6, 2007 I make it a point to go throughout our community donating cakes to different organizations and fundraisers to help the children who are trying to do something positive. I have taken special consideration into donating cakes specifically to our sickly children such as Charlie this year in order just to put a smile on their face or help their families raise money. I would just like, if it is at all possible, for you to post something to reach the people and let them know that they will also be having a bake sale. I spoke with Liz , his aunt,this morning and am donating cakes to this cause. I would like to challenge all of the recipients of my donations in one way or another to come out and support this cause. Whether it is buying baked goods or fish dinners. They really need the support of the community. Again, if takes a village to raise a child, then let's do it. He's everyone's child. I am not sure how to go about it so I really would appreciate your assistance on promoting this. Letting them know that they have been blessed so let's share those blessings with him. Also, if you know of any other critically ill child or family who's trying to raise money by having any type of bake sale, please let me know. My goal is to put a smile on a child's face. Even if it is making them their dream birthday cake. I know what the burden of having a sick child is like because my son had a stroke at the brain at the age of 5. I see this as some way of helping those who suffer. If you have any suggestions or know of anyone or anything else I can do ,please let me know by e-mailing me at chemikia@yahoo.com or (803) 275-0127. web posted February 6, 2007 A post from a FCHS student was supposed to go here. However, due to not being able to follow the rules of 250 words or less for the post it has been sent back for reconsideration. web posted February 5, 2007 Any idea about when the Clerk of Court will go online? Editor's note: The web page is online but the details are being worked out. Clerk of Court Newby said she does not want to release the address until all records have been checked. It should be coming in the next few weeks. web posted February 5, 2007 Everyone hates the police. The fat ones and the skinny ones until you are a victim of a crime. they cannot get to you fast enough to assist at what ever problem you are having. The ideal situation wold be that the county admin office would see that the sheriffs office is under staffed. The sheriff can and does ask his employees to try to stay healthy. based on the American disability aand equal employment acts he cannot demand his employees meet any weight requiments for the job.Just as he cannot demand that they be short, tall, white, or black. As you complain about the sheriffs office think about whether you should be fired for the way you look. Being a police officer is a physical and a MENTAL job. After long hours for very little pay who has time to work out every day and spend time with their familys. Emergency services are not for everyone , but those who do it love what they do to assist the citizens of their community. The employees of edgefield county sheriffs office take pride in their work and in their sheriff. The fat cops and the skinny cops. web posted February 5, 2007 To the question of horse back riding....Mount Vintage Plantation has a great program at their barn, ask for Don web posted February 5, 2007 Let me start by saying that I do not have a child attending FCHS nor do I agree that the BOD at FCHS should have included an announcement about a cash bar at their school sponsored function. That said, as a regular reader of the edgefield daily website, I have noticed a tendency on this website toward printing negative news about the FCHS with very little positive reporting. I investigated the performance of both FCHS and STHS and found that FCHS has outperformed STHS in nearly every area, including violent crime. Where are the reports reflecting those acheivements. I also noticed that the North Augusta Star has a regular colunm regarding the happenings at FCHS. Why don't you? Do you have a child enrolled in FCHS? Do you have first hand knowledge of the schools acheivements? Are there cash bars available at any Edgefield County BOE functions (I heard that some of the past Christmas parties included these but I, of course am not a journalist)? You stock answer of "I only report what they send me" will not work here. When you have a "journalistic" website, it sometimes requires that you act as a journalist and actually "INVESTIGATE" a story. Editor's note: I had a child at Fox Creek until we removed him due to falsified attendance records and other violations (reported to ECBOE) were confirmed. Nothing was done about it of course. FCHS BOE has ignored Freedom of Information requests even though reprimanded by the EC District Office for doing so, FCHS BOE members have told EdgefieldDaily.com and other local and area media what they vote on and other public business was "none of your business" by sitting board members, they have allowed drug users caught with drugs back on campus against district policy, ignored other policies, failed to report crimes, and refused media on their property. The only things they wish released is what they release, which is nothing but BS. The reason you see the "negitive" reporting is I do "investigate" my reports to bring you what they do not want you to know about. The things they try to hide and I expose. In a further note, I founded the Merriwether Community Development Association that brought Fox Creek into existence. I think I speak on a bit more authority than 99% of others. I know the truth. That is why "they" hate me. As far as the wonderful students FCHS has, they (with only a few high school students, all white mind you) brought the entire Edgefield County School District [67% black] down in SAT scores. That is a huge statement to the "education" they are providing in an unaccredited school. That blame lies not with the students, but with the administrators, school board, and teachers. Ignore facts if you will. I prefer to deal in reality. The same people have done an equally fine job when it comes to the finances of the school. I have the official audits to prove it. Can you, with facts, refute any report on EdgefieldDaily.com? Per capita of enrolled studets, FCHS leads in all crimes reported (worse is those not reproted). You have an opinion, I have facts. There is a huge difference. web posted February 3, 2007 Tokyo Rose was the name given to Iva Toguri, an American Japanese born in Los Angeles. Unable to get back to the US when World War II started, she lived and worked in Tokyo, where she eventually started broadcasting propaganda programs to the Allied troops fighting the Japanese in the Pacific Theater. She was convicted of treason against the US and served over 6 years in a US federal prison. During the war the Japanese tried to demoralize the American forces. Psychological warfare experts developed a message they felt would work. They gave the script to "Tokyo Rose" and every day she would broadcast this same message packaged in different ways, hoping it would have a negative impact on American GI's morale. What was that demoralizing message? It had three main points: 1. Your President is lying to you. 2. This war is illegal. 3. You cannot win the war. Does this sound familiar? web posted February 3, 2007 I would like to just commend Dr. Roberson for all of his efforts in orchestrating the Education Summit held at JET last weekend. For those who missed the meeting, you missed a very rewarding presentation and motivation to continue to bring Edgefield County Schools to a level of excellence that we all dream of. It is so true that the most precious asset that we all have are our children...they are our future and their success will be based upon a good, solid education. For some, it will be a four year university, others a technical school and others may have talents and jump right into the job market. Whatever the path chosen, it is critical that they have the common factor of an education that will take them to their goals. South Carolina already stands way below what we would like in the rankings of educational standings. As a resident and parent of Edgefield County, I would like to see our District move up in its rankings across the board on our report card. It is a dream that is within our reach of becoming a reality. The crowd present at the meeting is a good showing of our community's desires for Edgefield County Schools. Thank you, Dr. Roberson, for bringing new light and enthusiasm to our District. Keep up the Faith and Good Work!! web posted February 3, 2007 I'm sure I'm overlooking this somehow, but can anyone tell me of a place close to Edgefield (within 20-30 miles) that offers horseback riding, particularly for children? Thank you! web posted February 3, 2007 This is in response to the person speaking in reference to the police fat. you hit the nail on the head when you speak about the leadership issue. there isn't any leadership nor control. as time goes on you will find that there are severe internal problems that can't be resolved because of the good ole boy system that is in place. The heavy brass won't lose the weight simply because they don't want to don't have too! So don't look for anything to change. so just remember don't judge a book by it cover! web posted February 3, 2007 A number of large parcels of land have been sold on Martintown Road across from Vinnie's Pizza and FCHS and are now being logged. Does anyone know who bought the land and what development plans they might have? Editor's note: I will try to see if the deeds have been recorded. Sometimes that can take a month or two to be official. web posted February 3, 2007 Several of us local residents here in Edgefield County with ties to arena football team in Augusta have been trying to aquire support for team and sponsorship. We have approached businesses requesting permission to put up banners, advertise and request for donation with commuinity projects to no avail. Thank You Edgefield County for your support. People like this wonder why nothing can make it in Augusta. We know who our friends are ill be taking my business to Augusta. web posted February 3, 2007 I guess I owe you a dollar. You said it would snow in Feb and it did. I don't think it should count because it didn't last more than a few hours. Editor's note: I will let that one slide. February is not over. web posted February 2, 2007 Fox Creek just keeps stepping in it over and over. You would think they would learn to do things the right way eventually. web posted February 2, 2007 Your bias against Fox Creek is remarkably evident in everything that you print concerning the High Scool. Could it be that you've had a problem with Fox Creek in the past that diminishes your ability to be fair and unbiased? It seems that wherever Fox Creek is concerned, it seems that you revel in the negative. Do you dislike that end of the county so much? Why can't we get support from Edgefield Daily for a high school in the Merriweather Area? Editor's note: I will not report what does not happen and I will not quote what is not said. If you have a problem with reports always being negitive you should try blaming those who control the school. They are, after all, the ones creating the news stories about the school. web posted February 2, 2007 To the person "hearing good things" about Edgefield First Baptist Church, and to the unchurched of the community, we would welcome you in a Sunday School class, a morning worship service, or for Wednesday evening fellowship and prayer service. Our church is blessed with a called, caring, qualified staff; a Bible-preaching pastor who relates well to people of all ages and in all situations; a gifted music and youth minister/worship leader; and a missions-minded church family. We enjoy our time together as a church family, and thank God for the sweet spirit He has given to this body of believers. For whatever we accomplish in building the Kingdom, we give Him the glory. We are not a perfect church, and we hope no readers will waste precious time trying to find one. Just know that we would be happy to have anyone visit with us for worship and to learn more. Thanks for reading. Sign me...a long-time member. web posted February 2, 2007 I was just reading the "OFF THE WALL" story 'Fat police' put children on abuse list..I thought you had to be speaking of the Higher ups in our Sheriff's Office. Before everyone gets started, I do understand some of these guys work very hard. Some put there lives on the line every day and night, and Some should be made to pass an endurance and health screening. Some in our Sheriff's Office have let themselves go. I believe it is putting everyone in this county in danger. I am speaking for many when I say that if the Sheriff doesn't get a handle on the weight of his "Brass" it shows weakness in his leadership ability... web posted February 2, 2007 What is it going to take for the school district to shut down FC? Editor's note: As long as Fox Creek has their own ECBOE member, Scott Chitty (he represents the school, not Merriwether) and the deal with the devil remains in tact... never. Ask yourself a question, why will the local NAACP raise cain over a cartoon in an annual but say nothing about an all white public school? Humm.. interesting isn't it? web posted February 2, 2007 Have you ever tried the new Pizza & Buffalo Wings place (in Edgefield)? They are awesome!!! , the Subs are like no other, they also have tremendous Tacos Everything is big for the buck and the people are so nice, if you haven’t been give them a try you won’t be disappointed. And yes they are open from 4:00 to 9:00pm. web posted February 2, 2007 Why is James Bibbs the only (ECBOE) board member people are fussing about? Scott Chitty and Sallie Cooks are just as bad. Didn't you say that they are in the top 10 highest pay in the state? I can think of 20 counties bigger than us and they want more money to meet? We've got bigger problems than (deleted) Bibbs. web posted February 1, 2007 Can I claim my dog as a dependent on my taxes? I pay for my dog the same way I do my kids. Editor's note: Are you serious? You would have better luck claiming your dog as a "security device". If you do, let me know how it turns out. web posted February 1, 2007 How much is the windfall the county will get because of the tax increases? Editor's note: According to Lynn Strom, Finance and Budget Management for the county, county operations (just a portion of the tax bill) went from $2,012,626 in FY 05-06 to $2,496,576 expected for FY 06-07. This estimate only includes property "on the tax books" as of December of 2005 and property bought or homes built in 2006 will not be taxed until 2007 Administrator Pettigrew said. Excess taxes collected will be placed in the general fund. web posted February 1, 2007 As a parent and teacher, I cannot believe Fox Creek is having a fundraiser with a cash bar. Far too many of our teenage students drink. The parents and supporters of this school are setting a poor and dangerous example. I am not associated in any way with Fox Creek, but they need to rethink this event. There are better ways to raise money! Editor's note: The Fox Creek school board has a way of taking their foot out of their mouth, putting it on the frying pan, then jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. I could not make this kind of stuff up if I tried. web posted February 1, 2007 How can a public school sell liquor? Isn’t that against the law? Editor's note: Several govenment agencies are being contacted in an effort to answer that question. web posted February 1, 2007 Re: Fox Creek's bar bash. Does anyone find this surprising? They ignore rules, think they are above the rules, and would rather be part of NA than Edgefield County. Maybe they should just pull up roots and move a few yards down Martintown and be part of NA. web posted February 1, 2007 To the poster who is "hearing good things about Edgefield First Baptist Church", we hope you will worship with us. Our members are the ministers, and our worship leaders and staff are committed servants of the Lord. There is Bible study and missions emphasis for every member of the family, and good fellowship along the way. As a church, we aren't perfect, of course, but don't wait to find one that is. Sign me--a long-time member. web posted February 1, 2007 I want to know how a public school (Fox Creek Charter School) can advertise a cash bar for a fund raiser? Not only that but to take it to Augusta. Could you imagine what would happen if the booster club wanted to sell beer at STH football games? HELLO!!!!!!!!!! web posted January 31, 2007 How much money is the county going to get from the tax increase? i was told it was between half a million and a million dollars. Editor's note: According to figures given by the county FY 05-06 saw $2,012,626 in revenues collected. 2006-2007 is expected to be $2,496,576. That is just county operations. web posted January 31, 2007 Hey Andy, want some pie?? web posted January 31, 2007 While I am honored that some would say that they like me and First Baptist (Church of Edgefield), I want to be sure to point everyone in the proper direction. If there is anything good, or great happening here at EFBC it is because of what God is doing through His Holy Spirit and nothing that I or anyone in this congregation is doing. There are many good things happening here, but good things are also happening in many of the other churches in the area. I strongly encourage anyone who believes they are in a "dead church" to pray fervently about what God would have them do in their own church to help "revive" it before they just move membership somewhere else. It may be that God wants to use you to facilitate change in your own setting whereby blessing others. If, however, you feel God pulling you out of a situation, you must commit that to prayer also. I encourage anyone looking for a first church home or a new one to not go by all the talk around town. Experience those churches for yourself, and most of all pray that God will lead you to the place that He would have you go. I believe that I can speak for most of the ministers in our area in saying that if anyone ever has any questions about our respective churches please do not hesitate to call. We would be happy to talk with you, pray with you, and answer any questions that you might have. Mr. Editor, thank you for this forum. God bless you. web posted January 31, 2007 Theodore Roosevelt's ideas on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907. "In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, o r birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." web posted January 31, 2007 To the poster wanting information about the new preacher at Edgefield First Baptist, stop in this coming Sunday at 11:00am. You will be blessed. Rev. Williams is very down to earth and an excellent preacher that will challenge you to think and nurture your spiritual growth. web posted January 31, 2007 There are some wonderful churches in the Edgefield Baptist Association. Children/youth programs are a key to growth in the church - in fact, youth are the future of the church. An open invitation is given to anyone looking for a church to visit Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church. web posted January 31, 2007 Editor's post: It seems a group has sent a letter to SLED asking them to investigate Edgefield County School Board member James Bibbs for "misuse of public funds" due to his extravagant upgrades and endless vacations disguised as "conferences". The School Board is aware of the letter requesting the investigation. On a second note, I had the privilege of Rep. Bill Clyburn sitting down across from me at the Intergovernmental Meeting Monday night. In our dining conversation he lamented that he has heard "If you want to know what is going on in Edgefield County, EdgefieldDaily.com is the place to go." I thanked him for the kind comments and explained that EdgefieldDaily.com just gives citizens the bare facts without commentary. He said that is what intrigued him towards EdgefieldDaily.com. web posted January 30, 2007 I don't know how you do all you do, or why you do it, but thanks for doing it. Editor's note: Thank you. That is the reason EdgefieldDaily.com is here. web posted January 30, 2007 I am sick of all the trash on the roads. With all the trash you'd think they would arrest people for llittering. I read the crime blotter every week and never see anyone charged with littering. WHY NOT? Editor's note: In order to arrest one for littering they have to have the evidence to back up the charge. Unless they see it taking place or find an envelope or bill with the person's name on it there is not much police can do. However, even when they find such, they generally just make the person clean it up rather than prosecute. web posted January 30, 2007 The link below is to a flyer on the Fox Creek website advertising their Valentine Dinner and Dance with a cash bar: http://www.foxcreekhs.org/pdf/FCHS_raffle_flyer_16Feb07.pdf I believe there is a time and place for everything, but a bar at a school sponsored event is completely inappropriate. I realize the folks at Fox Creek like to play by their own rules, but what sort of example do they think this sets for their kids. I think it’s great they want to raise money (especially if that means they’re going to start paying off the debt they have incurred) but they shouldn’t have to sell alcohol to entice people to donate. This dinner, dance and raffle is to benefit the students and somewhere in the planning of it I think they forgot that fact. Editor's note: If they will let a student caught with drugs back in school before the week is out, why not bring on the booze? At least they are consistent. It kind of makes you wonder if they will start having strip shows to raise money. Nothing is off limits when you've hit the bottom of the barrel I guess. You know what they say about desperate people... web posted January 30, 2007 If people sue over the tax appeals will you post the info? I'd like to sign on. Editor's note: If it happens, you will read it here first. web posted January 30, 2007 I'm hering some good things about First Baptist in Edgefield. A lot of people like the new preacher there. Can anyone give me some information about the church? I am a member of a pretty dead church and need a change. Editor's note: I will leave comments on EFB to readers as I have never attended the church. A full listing of local churches may be found in our Church Listings. web posted January 30, 2007 Cheeseman is back! Where ya been dude? Editor's note: Please, don't encourage him. web posted January 30, 2007 Are you going to have another scavenger hunt this year? I missed only one picture from winning last year. Editor's note: No, there are no plans for another Scavenger Hunt contest at this time. There will be other contests this year. The next could begin as soon as next month. web posted January 29, 2007 I was looking at the honor rolls last week and couldn't find Fox Creek's. Do you not list ours? Editor's note: I will list Fox Creek's information when they send it to me. They are not a part of the Edgefield County School District other than being funded by our tax dollars and will not be listed with the county school district information to deceive residents into believing they are one in the same. They are not. web posted January 29, 2007 Hi mom! I'm on edgefielddaily.com!!!!!!!!! web posted January 29, 2007 How long does the county have to set up my tax appeal? Editor's note: The initial meeting must take place within 30 days. Of course, just as in my case, it took over five weeks. On the appeal the county has 90 days to respond. Will they meet the timeline? Probably not due to the number of those challenging their bills. There is yet another opening in the Tax Assessor's Office however. The constant turn over proves what the taxpayer knows, there is a problem in the office, and it lies at the top. County Administrator Pettigrew is going to have to get involved before the mess continues to grow. Over a dozen people have told me they plan to sue if their appeal is ignored. web posted January 29, 2007 Re: "Is Mr. Bishop in trouble AGAIN??? Can someone please tell me why he has to start his route at 4:00 a.m.???? He just can't be that busy that he must start that early." Probably because he's so busy annoying teachers and students at Fox Creek all day long. web posted January 29, 2007 I just want to warn everyone going to the Tax Appeal Board not to get their hopes up. When the previous members of the Tax Appeal Board ruled in favor of a county citizen, the Administrator known as Wayne The Terrible gave them all their walking papers. Now the board is made up of those hand picked (and possibly hen pecked) by Wayne and his 5 Henchmen. I guess we'll soon see if these board members can think for themselves or hear outside the stupid box. web posted January 29, 2007 From an E-mail: "GOOD MORNING, WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES" "Press "1" if you speak English." "Press '2' to disconnect until you can . web posted January 29, 2007 I was at a party this weekend and some of us started playing scrabble. I won and a friend said I was a wizz at the game. I'm not a wizz, I'm a CHEESE WIZZ!!!! I LOVE CHEESE!!!!!!!!!!! Happy new year mr editor. Editor's note: Happy New Years. web posted January 29, 2007 Editor's post: I am following a story I couldn't believe was taking place Thursday afternoon. A 13 year old called police because the mother said she was going to hurt the 13 year old when she got back from running errands because of the child being written up at school today. Oh, and to make sure the police came the child added that the mother had drugs in her bedroom. Yup, mom is going to forget all about that write up now. You just know this is going to turn out well... Update: The mother was not arrested for drugs. web posted January 26, 2007 What is all the secret stuff on the Mt Vintage thing? I don't live there so is this an insider thing with you and your friends? Want to clue us in on the inside joke? Editor's note: I do not live in Mt. Vintage, nor would I live there even if given a free home. I'm not a "subdivision" kind of person. I like living in the woods. The issue revolves around a property owner that was asked to represent many property owners at the annual meeting of the BOD of the property owners association meeting held this week. When he submitted the resident's concerns his, and his wife's, privileges were revoked by Developer Bettis Rainsford. They have since been restored. web posted January 26, 2007 My family recently ate (at a) Mexican restaurant in Trenton. The food was truly Mexican and was good but the prices are "out of the roof". You can go to Johnston and have more food for half the price. Too each his own but my opinion is to stay in (Johnston). Editor's note: Business names were removed. web posted January 26, 2007 Is it true that the School Board voted themselves a raise? How do their salaries compare with other districts? Editor's note: No. However they did vote to meet more often. EC BOE members are paid $300 a month plus $100 a meeting. Adding additional meetings adds to the pay. The BOE is the 9th highest paid board in the state. web posted January 26, 2007 I'm glad to see something finally being done in Johnston about all the drug dealers. I have been complaining about this for a year and nobody seems to care. Editor's note: Chief Aston is working diligently to curtail drug activity in the town. A series of drug arrests is currently taking place. The names of those arrested is not released so other dealers are not tipped as to who is in custody. At least three wanted individuals are being sought in connection to the raid held last Thursday. I should be able to release more by Monday. web posted January 26, 2007 Is Mr. Bishop in trouble AGAIN??? Can someone please tell me why he has to start his route at 4:00 a.m.???? He just can't be that busy that he must start that early. web posted January 26, 2007 Trenton is also a town in the country. Why is its information not listed like Edgefield and Johnston? Editor's note: The Town of Trenton does not have a web site to link to that I am aware of. web posted January 26, 2007 I keep seeing blue ballons in trees everywhere. Is there a reason or does it mean something like where to buy drugs or something like that? Editor's note: It has nothing to do with drugs. To be honest I do not know where the ballons came from, but I have an idea. If you remember last year a man killed himself and his two sons in N. Augusta. I am told that his ex-wife remarried recently in the county and at the wedding they released a bunch of ballons in honor of the two boys. I assume (and we all know what that leads to) that the ballons were blue. web posted January 26, 2007 You must not like Mr. Bishop Editor's note: I do not dislike Mr. Bishop. I find him endlessly amusing due to his antics. Councilman Dorn is probably sad that Bishop isn't on the County Council anymore. He was the only one who made Dorn look intelligent. I remember when Bishop tried to sneak making his corner lot property in Merriwether the only available commercial site when he voted to pass zoning, preventing anyone else from owning commercial real estate in Merriwether. That came to an end when it was exposed at a public hearing. Bishop lost three consecutive elections for passing zoning in Merriwether. web posted January 26, 2007 I am a business owner in Edgefield County. I want to thank you for the wandering minds. I could never say some of the things I have always wanted to say until now. Please don't ever stop and thank yuo (sic) for giving me the chance to say what I feel without worrying about how it will effect my business. web posted January 25, 2007 Chief Aston needs to keep an eye out at the liquer store by the railroad tracks. There are constanly drug deals being made right out in the street including the early morning hours when the kids are going off to school. web posted January 25, 2007 Regarding the Mount Vintage question, maybe someone in the "association" or the member with the revoked priviledges should respond and let it all hang out. After all what else can be done to that individual? What lesson did that teach? Should the kingdom be afraid of the "king" or should people stand up together. Watch out or there will be no one left to play on the playground. Editor's note: I have the information but cannot go forward without the "offended" party coming forward. web posted January 25, 2007 Have you heard anything regarding Fox Creek purchasing additional land? If so, where and for what purpose. If so where did they get the money since they apparently can't get the high school going? Editor's note: You must still be dreaming. web posted January 25, 2007 Thank you for writing the letter in the Editor's column about the history of the Confederate Flag. That piece should be blown up to poster size and displayed anywhere in South Carolina where there is an empty spot. The truth will not change anything because people are too lazy to think for themselves anymore. We go right along with what is taught to our children in school because after all, can't they be trusted to teach our children the truth??????? The problem with our society is we are so gullible and lazy. We believe whatever we are told if it fits in with what we want to believe. If it does not further our cause then we just make up things because after all, how many people are really going to research the true facts?That is what organizations like the Naacp count on. That is how we have allowed the Naacp to get a grip and to further their agenda. Historial facts do not change. If you really want a chill down your spine, research the Naacp.!!!! Editor's note: The letter you mention was a Letter to the Editor, not a column by the Editor. web posted January 25, 2007 I wanted to add my 2 cents on the trash pick up. I live on Mealing Road and it seems we no longer get trash picked up. When I drive around the neighborhood I see trash everywhere on the roads. I know the police can't stop it but we used to get it picked up by prisoners. Did they stop doing that? Editor's note: The Edgefield County Sheriff's Litter Control Officer is still active. The county is over 500 square miles and one officer cannot cover all roads every day. If you have a particular complaint of litter please contact the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office at 803-637-5337 web posted January 24, 2007 Can we recall our county councilman? Editor's note: No. All County Council seats are up for election every two years. A "recall" vote is held each election cycle. web posted January 24, 2007 I think Brian is cute. web posted January 24, 2007 I hope they catch the guy stealing from churchs and bury his (rear end) under the jail. web posted January 24, 2007 When is somebody going to do something about the drugs in Johnston? I can't drive down the road without having drug dealers walk out in front of me or holding up traffic to sell their drugs. It's scary. There are parts of town and some streets I won't go down because of the drug dealers. This is my town. not theirs. Editor's note: If you have information that could be helpful to the Johnston Police Department you should give it to Johnston Police Chief Chris Aston. His department is working in earnest to curtail the sale, distribution, and trafficking of drugs on the town's streets. You do not need to provide your identity to give information. web posted January 24, 2007 A friend told me there was a shooting in Trenton last week but I haven't seen anything about it (on EdgefieldDaily.com). I figured if anyone knew if it was true you would. Did somebody get shot and if so why haven't you reported it? Editor's note: Yes, there was a shooting last week. A woman shot her husband in the buttocks during a domestic dispute on Windy Ridge Road in Trenton last Wednesday. EdgefieldDaily.com does not report criminal domestic violence cases due to the obvious identification of the victim involved. The story, unlinked from the front page, may be found here. web posted January 24, 2007 I have been reading about the church thefts and it boils my blood. I have to believe that God has a spot in hell for anyone that would steal from a church. If they catch the ones responsible I hope you will plaster their pictures for everyone to see!!! Editor's note: They will catch the person(s) responsible and you can be assured the mugshot(s) will be headlined. web posted January 24, 2007 I wrote before on the (sandwich shop in Edgefield) and you said it was still open. I have gone by every day this week and they were closed. Editor's note: I did note today the location was closed. I have not been able to reach the owner as to the strange hours or if they are closing for good. web posted January 24, 2007 What is the name of the article that makes a comment about Mount Vintage and a “kingdom”? Please tell me were to find this particle article on your website. I am extremely interested in how a developer who prides his community on its reputation can revoke one of his property owner’s privileges only because that person was the messenger of the entire communities concerns to be brought up at the upcoming Homeowner Association Meeting. What is the point of a homeowner association meeting if you cannot bring up your concerns, for fear of your privileges being revoked? Editor's note: There was no story done on the issue. What you refer to was a comment on the Editor's post in the Wandering Minds, which is replaced each day. Although I have all the documentation of the event, including the letter from the developer rescinding privileges, it could not be released unless the "offended party" allowed its release. web posted January 24, 2007 The whole James Brown thing has become a joke. Beginning with the family locking the woman out of the house as soon as he died without letting her get her things. I understand why the house had to be secured, but she should have been allowed,under supervision, to get her things. The funeral was distasteful with one of the daughters appearing in a very low cut blouse that was trashy and sluttish looking. Not appropriate for a funeral. Bury the poor man already and get on with your lives. At this point, any thing you do to gain money promoting his life and memory has been overshadowed by your actions. It is just embarrassing for Augusta and for Beech Island. Share the money. I think there is enough to go around. web posted January 24, 2007 I was just checking out your dining list and did not see Wade's Southern Suppers on it. This is a great restaurant in our county and I was wondering why it was not listed? Editor's note: The Dining Section is not being updated currently. web posted January 23, 2007 To the "non-Southerner" who wrote in I say, that if you are truly a "non-Southerner, perhaps you should not be weighing in on a subject that you know nothing about. This issue is not entirely about the flag itself, but about pushing too hard from the minority groups. The original boycott was to force South Carolina to remove the flag from the Statehouse dome where it flew just under the SC flag. The agreement reached between both parties was to remove it from the dome, but place it on a flagpole on the Statehouse grounds as a type of memorial. The NAACP then decided after the fact that if they pushed some more they could ban it altogether. My guess is that they still would not be happy with it in a museum either, if it was on State property. Also as for James Brown's estate, he did not specify the woman in his will, therefore she is entitled to nothing. If he did not think of her enough to add her, then why does she deserve anything? This kind of thing is what is wrong with our system. When the wishes of the dead can be challenged even though the paperwork is legal, then why do a will in the first place? web posted January 23, 2007 I was just wondering why (a) Rehab runs like a circus on the weekends. I visited on Sunday and the workers on (the) Wing were obviously having a party and disregarding the needs of the patients. No one was at the nursing station, and no one was walking the halls or checking on patient care. It is sad that people are placing their loved ones in the hands of this staff, and the staff obviously finds too much time to party and have fun while someone could be dying and no one was where they could have even heard a cry for help if it was given. Nursing homes need to be places of comfort and care and concern. Patients should be made to feel loved and cared for and not ignored for the sake of the worker’s need to party and talk. Perhaps the administrator and DON should consider making unannounced walk throughs to see what is going on. Or perhaps even better the state observers should come in on the weekends and see how this place really works. It was so bad that the janitorial staff was apologizing for the way the workers were behaving. Changes need to be in place quickly. . web posted January 23, 2007 Flying the Confederate Flag will always be an issue as long as you have people that benefit from keeping it an issue. The NAACP will continue to promote the controversy as long as it can milk it and stir things up. If it wasn't for them we would not have had to spend any money at all. All the effort that they are wasting on a flag issue could be put to much better use. How about spending some effort on teaching the male population to step up and take responsibility for children they create. Spend some effort in keeping the children in school. I could go on and on. We, as humans, look for excuses and people and things to blame for our own shortcomings. The NAACP should be about teaching that you are responsibe and accountable for what you do and what you become. It has nothing to do with a flag. web posted January 23, 2007 I just want to let everyone know what a fantastic time our homeschool group had Friday. We took our group on a tour of the Edgefield City Police Station, Fire Station and Town Hall. The Police Chief, Fire Chief, Charlotte Cheatham, and Mayor Durham were all extremely nice, very open to children, and taught them a lot about how our city operates. The children especially loved riding on the fire truck that afternoon! We as parents and educators also learned a great deal. I think I can speak for all of us parents when I say that we have a new-found respect for our public protectors and servers. We will keep you in our prayers, praying that God will keep, guide and protect you all. I thank all the people involved for making it such a pleasant and memorable field trip for our group. Thank you!!! web posted January 22, 2007 On the Battle Flag (Confederate Flag) issue. To hear people say it should be removed or placed in a museum is absurd. It is a beautiful flag and stands for state's rights. When the media swoons over the NAACP boycotting SC because of the flag just shows how uninformed people are. Why is it everyone is supposed to be tolerant of anything but something southern? I for one am sick of it. I am a Rebel and I will always be a Rebel. If you don't like that, you are the one with the problem. I say let's put the (Confederate) flag back on top of the (Capitol) dome and boycott the NAACP. web posted January 22, 2007 Have you heard that Newberry County has decided to help some taxpayers? They are requiring all departments to reduce their budgets by 5% and giving refunds to the taxpayers. If they had not voted to not rescind the assessments there would not need to be refunds. The sheriff says their county deputies will not get bulletproof vests and patrol will be affected. Seems the priorities are just as screwed up there as here. Wayne is really helping now isn't he? web posted January 22, 2007 You are right I have only lived in South Carolina for 15 years so I guess that makes me a non-southerner. And if you’re a good example I will never aspire to your heights. I know better than to think you represent the south, and know many good and kind people who are true Southerners. These people are above vulgarity and threats. Not one person cared enough to respond with a compelling and articulate argument in either keeping or removing the Confederate flag. Other issues are more important, this should be a non issue. My point is money is being wasted on something that should be a non issue. Soon after I moved here a rally was held at the state house, approximately $17000, 00 +/- was spent just on security alone, they were afraid of riots or some thing. Guess what? Only a small crowd showed up on both sides. Our own local law enforcement could have put the money to better use. Some other issues the money could have been budgeted for - education, health care, child care the list goes on and on. I bet every school in this state would love to have had that $17000.00. How many textile mills have closed in the last 15 years? That money could have gone to help reeducate those who have lost their jobs. South Carolina’s economy has changed which is why Aiken County is trying to bring in the retirees. web posted January 22, 2007 Why are all the people involved in James Browns' estate trying so hard to shut out a woman and child who he very often proclaimed, publicly, were his wife and child? Isn't South Carolina a common-law marriage state? It seems to be an organized campaign to see she doesn't receive a penny. They already turned his wake and tribute into a sideshow. Why don't all these other greedy relatives and people leave this woman alone and realize James Brown wouldn't have had her living with him if he hadn't wanted her there? The man had plenty of money to go around. Let's do the right thing and let this woman and child, who meant a lot to this man, have what it takes for them to live thier lives out like it would have been if he were still alive. web posted January 22, 2007 I was just checking out your dining list and did not see Wade's Southern Suppers on it. This is a great restaurant in our county and I was wondering why it was not listed? web posted January 22, 2007 As for the teachers LITTLE bonus, I think they deserve a lot more of recognition for what they do for or children everyday. I have 3 children in the Edgefield County School System(all three go to STHS) . One is a senior this year at STHS. I am so proud of what type of people they are turning into. To me part of that is from their teachers throughout the years TEACHING . So thanks everyone who takes that extra step for our children (you know who you are) and thanks for all my great memories. web posted January 19, 2007 I have been keeping up with the churches getting vandalized. That breaks my heart. We are a small church and if it happened to us I don't know what we would do. Who could be so cold to do such a thing? Editor's note: I have no idea. It takes a pretty sorry individual, in my opinion, to do so. web posted January 19, 2007 To the (person) saying the Rebel flag should be removed let me say this. You must not be from the south. You must not know your (deleted) history. You must not know what the (deleted) that flag represents. People like to claim it's racist because the KKK uses it. Well guess what, there are more American flags at (darn) KKK rallies than Rebel flags. You don't hate the flag, you hate (deleted) anyone that lives in the south. YOU are the racist! Editor's note: Of more than a dozen replies this was the only one I could post and only then by editing, which I usually do not do. Vulgar and threatening posts will not be posted. web posted January 19, 2007 Re:RE: Help Our Youth...Thank you for your interest and comment, at least I know someone is willing to follow suit, I am much like you and where do we start? I guess a public meeting would be a good idea & the only problem with the churches is not just imposing religion it also only focuses on a certain group for each church, but as you said they do have the resources available. Imagination & motivation are much needed in this process and I suppose money could always be raised. I will continue brain-storming and thank you again, when I figure out more on what to do and hopefully get more ideas I'll keep you posted through here, then maybe we can get together to get things started, I'm not much of a leader myself but sometimes we all need a boost to find some leadership skills or rather share the leadership roles so one person doesn't feel obligated to do it all! Thank you! web posted January 19, 2007 To the person comparing Dean Campbell to Willie Campbell: No matter what you think about Dean Campbell on a personal level, if you're honest with yourself, you'll have to admit it's a joke to even think about comparing these two men, in the capacity of mayor. Dean Campbell worked for the betterment of the town of Johnston. Dean Campbell worked with the people of Johnston. Dean Campbell was smart enough to know it took everyone at the town hall, working together, to run this town. Dean Campbell was honest and forthcoming with the townspeople and press when anything concerning the town occured. And as for the council being yes men and woman to Dean Campbell, I think they've learned their lesson on that. Definitely with Willie Campbell! Maybe he should take some lessons from Dean. Or somebody. web posted January 19, 2007 I keep reading the comments about the extra money Edgefield educators received in their paychecks for the month of December. People, GET OVER IT. So what if these hard working, underpaid, dedicated people got a "bonus" at Christmas?? ???? Don't MOST businesses offer their employees a bonus at Christmas? I just wonder how many of those posting could put up with the CRAP that teachers tolerate on a daily basis...probably not very many. I wish everyone could be in a teacher's shoes for just one day. I'm willing to bet their perception would change. For the record, I am not a teacher...I am a PARENT ,and I have visited my child's classroom several times during his school years. Teaching is one of the most admirable professions out there. Personally, I appreciate everything teachers do for the children of Edgefield County. I certainly couldn't deal with all the junk each day. It's a wonder you even have time to teach because you are so busy dealing with social, emotional, behavioral, and personal issues. You do not hear often enough how much you are appreciated. After talking to several teachers, that little bit of extra money they received in December was such a nice surprise. They had no idea it was coming. If you have a child in our school district, then you should be grateful that the district did something commendable for it's employees. In my opinion, we need to be doing all we can to keep good teachers in our district. After all, Aiken County pays a better salary and offers more/better incentives for first year teachers. How can we compete with that? So please....CHILL with the complaining about the educators in our county getting extra money at Christmas. Instead, thank a teacher. Maybe Scrooge lives in Edgefield afterall... web posted January 19, 2007 I hope the Edgefield County Council reads the article at page 6B/Metro of today's Augusta Chronicle entitled "Housing projects cater to retirees." The council's recent double dip of accepting the flawed reassessment and hiking the millage, not only up from the rollback millage required by statute, but beyond the CPI limit, points out that they are clueless when it comes to being stewards of the future of the county. Residential growth will be the major part of any economic growth Edgefield County and the council has thrown a big bucket of cold water on that source of revenue. I also hope that details concerning the assistance that is being provided for the Assessor will be made public. If the reassessment is rescinded and redone this year under the newly adopted caps, the Council may just save the county from further economic harm. Editor's note: Currently Mike Reed, formerly the E.C. Asessor now working for Aiken County, is "assisting" with appeals on a part time basis. A consultant, working part time last year made $46,888.46, almost as much as Assessor Kesha Bryant's $51,000 salary. web posted January 19, 2007 from what i understand james brown's "wife" was already married when the wedd..when she got a divorce it didnt make their marriage legal, and they never changed that..is it because she is white, please....it is because they were both stupid at the time and both knew they had a past...dont pull out the race card on this...thats crazy... web posted January 19, 2007 Even though I read Edgefield Daily almost everyday and see all of the burglaries I still though it wouldn't happen to me. You see I live in the middle of fifty acres of woods, our drive way is almost a mile long(with only one way in and one way out), and sixty acres of woods stand between our property and the closest paved road. There is at least a mile of nothing but wooded area an all sides of our property. We have three neighbors in this mile radius. In other words you do not get to my house by accident! Especially on foot! If all of this isn't enough I have ten dogs and at least that many guns. I have always felt safe and that no one would ever be stupid enough to come back here to burglarize or anything else for that matter. For this reason we very seldom have locked our doors when we are home, do not lock our cars or out buildings etc.. I'm sure many people in this community live in similar locations and have felt as safe as I have, for this reason and not to scare anyone I am writing to tell you my story.On Wednesday evening about 7:30pm (pitch black outside) I went out on my porch to smoke. While out there I heard voices, close voices. I then went in to get my gun and call my son(who lives on the same land) to come over and look. When he came over, sure enough someone took off running into the woods. I called the police and of course with all of the woods to cover they did not find anyone. But these people could be up to nothing but no good to be at my house, much less in the dark and cold. What is even scarier is the sheer boldness of them to be there while I was home. Because we have always felt so safe I feel completely violated although we were lucky enough to have been home and scared them off before they could do anything. For all of you in my situation I tell you this so you know there is no where safe anymore. Lock your doors, believe your dogs when you think they are barking at nothing, because it can happen to you! I apologize if this is over the word limit. But I felt it was important to let everyone else who thinks it can't happen to them know that it can! web posted January 19, 2007 RE: Help Our Youth... Most of us would love to see something in place to keep our youth busy but just don't know where to start. If you have the ability why not organize a community meeting so people can get together and offer suggestions and volunteer for programs. I myself do not have the talent to lead but I can certainly follow through if we can get something started. I would like to see the churches in this area get started with something. They already have people working with the young and also have the buildings to offer as meeting places. The religious community has so much to offer but many times they just offer it to the youth of their church. And don't anyone get upset! Pushing a particular religion would not be the agenda. It would be to have structured programs in safe atmospheres and good role models in place to carry out those programs. Will some of you churches step up to help if someone plans a community meeting or maybe plan the meeting at your church. I will be there! How about some of you other readers responding to this with ideas and a wiliness to serve our youth. web posted January 19, 2007 Editor's post: T-ball registration is the same as Dixie Youth Baseball. Sign-up times and locations are the same as listed on Wednesday. PSA - COUNTY – Edgefield Dixie Youth, Johnston Dixie Youth and Bettis/Merriwether Dixie Youth baseball will be holding registrations on Saturday January 20th, 27th and February 3rd from 10am to 12 noon at three locations. Edgefield Dixie Youth is at the Baseball Complex in Edgefield. Johnston Dixie Youth is at the National Guard Armory(Watson Park) in Johnston and Bettis/Merriwether Dixie Youth is at Bettis Park. The fee to play is 35 dollars and kids from 4 to 12 can sign up. Also Girls Softball and Dixie Boys and Major Sign ups will be posted within the next couple of weeks. If you have any questions please contact Nick Wates at 637-2621. I recently had a meeting with the Assessor regarding my new assessment and found her to be vague, lackadaisical and uninformed. I left the meeting feeling like I had just tried to have a conversation with Lamb Chop without Shari Lewis! Now I find out someone else has been commissioned to assist the Assessor. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, is this Council's round about way of admitting they have a debacle on their hands? Seems the Assessor (just like Lamb Chop) can't make it on her own volition. Oh well, it's just taxpayers money. Me thinks Edgefield County has more dummys than ventriloquists. Editor's note: It is true. web posted January 18, 2007 We live in Edgefield County - also, in the North Augusta city limits. I have a real concerned about why the taxes went up so much in our neighborhood -- sometimes we get the feeling that Edgefield County does not like us North Augusta residents. Also, seems the appeal process does not work the same for everyone - at least the people who appealed in our area sure received significant different results. We have just found out about your paper - thanks for all you do to keep us informed. web posted January 18, 2007 I wonder if the $250.00 bonus was received by Fox Creek administration? I wonder what the is total of bonus money paid? I wonder what the total of recipients of the bonus is as compared with total employees? Editor's note: Fox Creek Charter High School is not a part of the Edgefield County School District. They are a Charter School and operate independently of the ECBOE although receiving local, state, and federal funds. web posted January 18, 2007 As always this is a great site and I love what you do! This allows everyone to stay informed over & beyond what conventional news will allow...this even allows all the nit-pickers to pick & the crybabies to cry...At least a year or so ago I proposed everyone that reads this to put all their energy, that they display here, wanting things to get done, (and wondering why this or that has happened) into helping & organizing something for our youth! From the time of that recommendation, more burglaries, vandalism & drug use have increased with our youth! (as the sirens are sounding off right NOW!)Hmm what a coincidence, could it be because they are BORED, and once again I'll say the sports that go on in our County are great even w/ the nitpickers that think it's not exactly up to their standards! BUT not all kids are into sports some need other recreation to boost their moral & keep them out of trouble...We need funding for something like a YMCA, skate park (w/ all liability signed away, of course) a putt-putt course, 4-H that is publically accessible to teach kids/teens about the outdoors or helping your neighbor, instead of smashing in their windows because they have nothing better to do and are BORED! We need something-Anything!!! If I had the money sure we'd already have these things but I don't and that's why I'm asking for HELP and suggestions/ideas of things that could be done... Last time I got NO response, which shows me everyone would rather sit & talk about things instead of doing them, so I guess if I were wanting to know if this kid w/ drugs was playing sports I'd get a response (of course they aren't playing, their on drugs because they are bored) or if it were what teacher got what money (maybe they deserved it for hard work)???? Hello people there are bigger problems than this and it starts as a community, not a gossip post as to who did what or who gets what or whose going to do it next! AND not many of you will step up to change any of this, you'll just talk about it! I will do what I can to discover something for our youth, will you? GOD BLESS AMERICA where opppotunities are knocking at the door...RE: Help Our Youth (HOY) If your response is... What have I been doing for the last year? Well obviously your one of the 'problem talkers' and right back at ya, what have you been doing? Serious responses only this is not for me it's for our kids! Thanks Edgefield Daily! web posted January 18, 2007 I would like to give my unbiased opinion on the Confederate Flag issue- I don’t have issues either way about the significance of the flag but other do and I respect that. The flag had its purpose in history, but its meaning has morphed into other ideas that are understandably hateful to some. Why are we wasting time and money on an issue that is over and done with? We need to spend the money on education and health care. If something is so painful to others why would we keep it in a public place every one has the right to visit? Museums are where we keep and learn from history. I am of German decent but do not fly a Swastika in my front yard. My ancestors fought in both the revolution and civil war, I fly an American flag. We are supposed to learn from our mistakes and move on, not teach the next generation intimidation is ok. The teens I see driving around with Confederate Flags are trying to intimidate others and are not honoring the past. I don’t see them keeping the graves of confederate soldiers immaculate. I wonder how many southerners who fly this flag could even pass a 9th grade history test on the civil war. We are Americans that is the flag we should be promoting, especially with so many people going over to Iraq to fight for our freedom. Editor's note: An "opinion" in not "unbiased". By nature one's opinion is the ultimate in bias. The color purple offends me. Shall I force the government and the population to ban it from public sight? web posted January 18, 2007 I just wanted to say that I would love to see a walking track in johnston. Whether it is at the armory or across town. I have walked around the town walking paths, and it is ok, but I would rather walk on a track even if I did have to drive to it. As far as drud dealings because of it being secluded, just look around on some streets that ou may be walking on. Drugs can be dealt anywhere. The jaycees park is always empty, and after dark is also an ideal spot for drug dealing. You don't have to worry so much about dogs on a track like you do walkig around neighbor hoods. web posted January 17, 2007 I sure wish the $250 bonus that the teachers got covered all the out of pocket expenses that they incur throughout a school year. It doesn't come anywhere close to what my wife spends on her class. I wonder how many of the positions listed that didn't get the bonus have ever had to pay out of pocket to do their job better. I often kid my wife about her summer's off and she tells me that I chose my job and she chose hers. I think that is applicable in this situation as well. If you don't like your job situation, go out and change it! web posted January 17, 2007 Do you know when Johnston baseball sign ups are? I haven't heard anything about it but noticed that some other area towns are already advertising for the sign ups. Also, do you have any information as to the age brackets for the baseball or who to contact about this? Editor's note: The sign up locations are posted on the front page today. web posted January 17, 2007 I am sure I'm overlooking it, but I can't seem to find the the link to the sign-up information for the Spring t-ball season. Can you post it again? Thank you!! Editor's note: I should have the information tomorrow. web posted January 17, 2007 I've been watching all the flap over James Brown and his last wife. I thought if they were married she gets everything in s.c.? How is the family cutting her out? Is it becasue she's white? Editor's note: I cannot speak to the family's motives. I will check into the Probate Laws today. web posted January 17, 2007 I pray for the family of the lady that died from water poisoning while trying to win her children a Wii. That is such a tragedy. I think the radio station should have looked into things a bit more carefully, but I hope they family doesn't sue the station. All a lawsuit will do is make the lawyers richer and keep the doors open for people to blame others for their decisions. I hope the family find some peace despite the loss. Editor's note: Five people associated with the radio show stunt have been fired and the morning show has been cancelled due to the death. web posted January 17, 2007 I have two children (one is 8 and the other is 5) and we live in Aiken County, but I work in Edgefield County. I am now a single parent and would like to enroll my children in tee-ball and soccer. Can anyone tell me if 1. My children can participate in sports in Edgefield County and 2. When registration is for both sports? I would appreciate the information. It would be much easier for me to ride back and forth to Edgefield than to Aiken. We only live about a mile from the line. Thanks again! Editor's note: You do not have to live in the county for your children to participate in recreation as far as I know. I have a request in for the schedules for T-ball sign up tomorrow. web posted January 17, 2007 I am not from Mount Vintage but am wondering how the developer can revoke a property owner's priviledges? Isn't that one of the "big draws"? I assumed that the residents had an association and would vote on issues of this nature as well as other issues concerning that area since they are the ones paying for them. What were the issues in the first place? Why was this one resident singled out? This developer may want to remember he still has more acreage with more development planned. Negative publicity by his actions spreads more than all the "good" he supposedly does. After all, didn't he import these intelligent people? Editor's note: I am just going to sit back and observe what takes place. web posted January 16, 2007 Thanks for all the news you bring to the people of Edgefied. I have bottle from Edgefield county. It is a Tip cola. can someone give me some informaton on this bottle. Thanks web posted January 16, 2007 What do you know about the $250.00 bonus that the administrators and teachers got as a bonus just before Christmas????? This sounda like it is a bit discriminatory to me. The bus drivers, maintanence, janitors, and other support personall did not get this. So many of them are living below or at poverty lever but yet our highly paid administrator got her bonus. Editor's note: I was aware of bonuses but did not know how they were distributed. I have a feeling I will get that information as soon as school reopens on Tuesday. web posted January 15, 2007 has fox creek come up with a time table for the new high school yet. I pass by the sign every day that says future home of the new fox creek high school Editor's note: You should know when the new school is to be built, the Fox Creek School Board has announced, re-announced it over and over. They have a grant, they are seeking a grant, they have a loan, they are seeking a new loan, and on and on. The end of last school year, before the beginning of this school year, by Christmas, next year. You can only lie to the same people for so long. Not to mention fudging the numbers, which has the school in six figure debt with the district. I would not want to be one of the suckers that would hold any paper on the school unless I were seeking a huge tax loss for my taxes. They will try to force the county school district to assume the school. Too bad, that would take a referendum and the county residents would never accept the debt incurred by Bishop and company for their all white "click" unaccredited school. Could somebody at FCHS let Ute know the items she got from the STH Drama Dept. either needs to be paid for or returned? Just some friendly advice. web posted January 15, 2007 Thanks for being brave enough to print the truth about many issues that have been swept under a very lumpy rug for much too long. What are the requirements for a magistrate judge and how are they selected to serve in Edgefield County? What are the educational backgrounds of the current judges and their salaries? Thanks. Editor's note: Magistrates are appointed by the Governor. Though the state is pushing for college requirements that is against the purpose of the Magistrate Court's founding, they are making progress on the issue. It is to be the "common man's court" with a "common man" (or woman) presiding. There are problems in our current Magistrate Court's operation that will be examined in the very near future. Some which is outside the Magistrates' control. I will have to check into their salaries on Tuesday. web posted January 15, 2007 I also agree that something needs to be done about the speeding around Merriwether Elementary School. I travel this road everyday to and from work. This is not a highway people----It's a school zone! Editor's note: Merriwether has several roads that are inundated with speeders. Murrah, Spring Haven, Currytown, Briggs, and Woodlawn all share the same problem, and it is not isolated to teens. As the residential population continues to grow it will only be a matter of time before a child or pedestrian is struck by a vehicle. It is not a matter of "if", but rather when. I can tell you that is something the driver will never forget as long as they live. web posted January 15, 2007 "Are any the guys below on the STHS foot ball team? or any other team? Named in the arrests are Rakema Isaiah Blocker, 17 of 212 Lanier Road, Oquendo Lyshad Jones, 17, of 512 Railroad Avenue, and Corinthian Tobias Johnson, 17, of 508 Railroad Avenue, all of Johnston." Of the three names listed (R. Blocker, O. Jones, C. Johnson), they are not currently nor have they been on any STHS athletic team. web posted January 15, 2007 In reference to the question regarding the young men who were arrested for burglary. None of those young men have EVER been members of the Strom Thurmond football team. web posted January 15, 2007 I don't know Willie Campbell, but I do know Dean Campbell and he was as bad or worse than Willie Campbell. If some of the spineless councilmen an councilwoman had done their jobs instead of being yes men for Dean, Johnston might not be in as bad of shape as it is now. Dean Campbell ruled by intimidation unless it was to the media, then he provided them with the story he wanted to be told. He was terrible for Johnston and thank God he is gone. Editor's note: Not being one that is politically correct or side-stepped on an issue (especially if it is controversial) by political leaders, I can say Dean Campbell was always forthcoming with information even when it made him, the town, or the employee in question look bad. I cannot say the same for Mayor Willie Campbell. That is not an opinion, that is a fact, regardless of which side you support. web posted January 15, 2007 Is the new sandwich shop in Edgefield across from McDonalds closed already? I went to eat there 3 times this week and they were closed every time. Eidtor's note: I did ride by after getting your comment and they were open on Friday. web posted January 13, 2007 When we were young, we all read the story of the “Emperor’s New Clothes”. We should all have learned from that story that it is not good to surround ourselves with “Yes” men. If we are only told what we want to hear, things that could benefit everyone will not happen and things that are wrong will not get fixed. Most of us learned in kindergarten how to play well with others. Some did not. web posted January 13, 2007 I find it offensive that the Edgefield County School District spent money to send "certain" teachers to the South Carolina Black Educators' Conference. I find it equally offensive that one even exists. Why not support conferences that everyone would feel comfortable attending? I think the whole idea is racist. I'll bet if we were to hold an Edgefield County Caucasian Educators' Conference, there would be quite an uproar, but what would be the difference? We should not allow this type of thing to go on. It sends quite a message. web posted January 13, 2007 Are any the guys below on the STHS foot ball team? or any other team? Named in the arrests are Rakema Isaiah Blocker, 17 of 212 Lanier Road, Oquendo Lyshad Jones, 17, of 512 Railroad Avenue, and Corinthian Tobias Johnson, 17, of 508 Railroad Avenue, all of Johnston. Editor's note: I have no information in that regard. web posted January 13, 2007 Sure (Johnston Mayor) Willie (Campbell) wants a walking track, just another out of the way secret area for the town crackheads to go dope up in private. Is this what we want for our childrens recreation? I think NOT. Why is it so easy to impeach a president but we cant get a moron mayor out of office? This town has gone to pot with him in office. web posted January 12, 2007 What happened to the trash pick up by the county? They used to clean up our road about once a month but they haven't been here in months. Editor's note: County litter control is managed by the Sheriff's Office. You can contact them at 637-5337 web posted January 12, 2007 Looks like the new CEO is stirring things up at the hospital. web posted January 12, 2007 I imagine there have been a lot of things brought out in the open and fixed because someone whined. Thank you Edgefield Daily for giving us a voice. Editor's note: This is your web site and is provided to let citizens make their views be known without retribution by local politicians or supporters. web posted January 12, 2007 What is going on at Mount Vintage? You made a comment about it and a "kingdom". What is that all about? Editor's note: I obtained documents regarding residents concerns. The person that made those concerns known to Developer Bettis Rainsford had his property owners privileges revoked for bringing them up. web posted January 12, 2007 Well, I guess the poor decision of the voters of Johnston to elect Willie Campbell Mayor over Dean Campbell is finally coming to light. What is this guy thinking? Dean Campbell did a wonderful job for so many years and now we are just going backwards with Mayor Willie. This whole walking track at Watson Park business is just a joke. It makes absolutely no sense, is isolated and is not safe - especially for women wanting to walk out there. His plan just wastes money on a walking track that could be used at the Jaycee Park where there is so much potential for growth. I take my children there all the time and there is so much space where the old pool used to be that could be expanded and really made into a terrific family park. There are sidewalks all over town that people walk on daily for exercise and I see no reason why that can't continue. I wish I knew what he was trying to prove and hope that the town council continues their fight against him and puts the money to good use! web posted January 12, 2007 Looks like Johnston's mayor is putting the cart in front of the horse on this Watson Park walking track issue, he's proposed. Why waste these funds on something only a few would make use of when the Jaycee Park, which is used regularly, especially during the summer, is in need of improvements. All of the park equipment needs upgrading and more should be added. Restrooms should be a priority. More picnic tables, under covered awnings would be nice. The list of what could and should be done at this park is endless. I take my grandchild there regularly, in the warm months, and she loves it. And we never go there without others showing up and my granddaughter always has a playmate to have fun with. Put these funds there, where the whole town can benefit. And drop this other proposal, which appears to be a power play, on the mayor's part. web posted January 11, 2007 Get a life people. You whine anbout everything. web posted January 11, 2007 Why do we need to spend money on a walking track? People can't walk around their neighborhood anymore or something? So now we have to spend money to make a place for people to drive to so they can walk. Does that sound crazy just to me? web posted January 10, 2007 Just what we need, an Irish Pub located next to a propane company!! Can anyone say "KABOOM?" web posted January 10, 2007 I am a female who walks almost every day. The proposed walking trail at Watson Park would be isolated and would not be a place where I would feel safe. The Jaycee Park is open, has ample parking, and would be great!! web posted January 10, 2007 Go Florida Gators. Great Job on you win. web posted January 10, 2007 To the person calling Mr. Gibson a liar: I know Mr. Gibson and if he said there are 200 miles of dirt roads in the county I believe him. Growing up here I am suprised that there are ONLY 200 miles of dirt roads. I am not that old, STH Class of 83, and can remember when most county roads were dirt. Editor's note: The last firm number I obtained was 197 miles over a year ago. web posted January 10, 2007 Did you know.... according to the County Tax Assessor, one, and just 1, acre of land at the intersection of Lee and Calhoun Streets in Johnston is worth $156,000.00? When it comes to assessments in Edgefield County I can believe anything. web posted January 10, 2007 You are right on about the minimum wage increase. It affects the price of everything. What have we accomplished if we raise the minimum wage and then prices go up across the board to cover it?Common sense tells you that is what happens. That hurts even the person with the minimum wage job. He has not gained anything. Education is the what we should be persuing while we work those minimun wage jobs to help out us through school. Yes, I said work to help pay for school. WE should always look for the ulterior motive when anything is proposed to us by our representatives in government. There usually is one and it isn't to help the working man. web posted January 10, 2007 Should property owners/tax payers who own property on county dirt roads not expect for these roads to be maintained? If you cant drive on the road without getting stuck would the property value not go down? I can see not putting gravel on roads no one lives on, although other counties do, but the county had no problem putting $25000 of crush and run on Johns Rd. when no one lives on about 2 miles of it-for the golf tournament, which failed, only to have it closed a couple of years later. I know this county very well and I think Howard Gibson is not very well imformed or is (mistaken) claiming to maintain 200 miles of dirt roads. Who benefited the most from this? The same person who owns a lot of property in town but rents to several government agencys and benefits greatly from having city taxes dropped-or transferred to the ones paying utility bills of which 5% goes back to the town ... that’s who. web posted January 9, 2007 Something I saw this morning struck me as odd. Why would “The Man” go in the County council building at 7:30 am on a Monday morning? Are any of the county offices even open that early? I guess my invitation got lost in the mail again. web posted January 9, 2007 Thank you for pointing out the obvious mistakes in the "global warming crisis" that the left-wingers taut as fact. I do believe the earth goes through natural warming/cooling trends, but they have yet to prove that we are the ones causing it, or that it will continue to get worse until we meet our demise. I am all for keeping litter under control and recycling where we can, but until cold-hard facts are presented I wish they all would worry about something very real, such as finding a cure for cancers. Thank you for all the hard work! Editor's note: If 1/100th of the funds spent on trying to control the climate were spent on controlling crack cocaine and meth distribution, improving EMS, and Fire protection the world would be a different place. Solving an issue is not advantageous to politicians. They need the issue to remain a problem in need of their continued support to do nothing - except their support their re-election. web posted January 9, 2007 I hope everybody is paying attention to what is going on with global warming. It seems more like May than January. We never had weather like this in the past. It was over 70 in NYC (New York City) this weekend! WAKE UP PEOPLE! Editor's note: Though it is unusual, it has happened before. New York City had record high temps of 68 on Jan 13, 1932. 70 on Jan 14, 1932 and 67 on Jan 15, 1932. I remember as a youngster the same eco-nuts were claiming "Global Cooling" and a coming "ice age" for the same reasons given for "global warming". Meanwhile, Chandigarh, Jan 7. (PTI): The piercing cold froze most places in Punjab on Saturday, as minimum temperatures dropped below zero making people shiver under the severe chill. "Global"? I guess all those SUV's back during the Ice Ages were a good thing to have around to end those natural events. web posted January 8, 2007 Re:Did you know that President George Bush is the only President elected in a year ending in "zero" (2000) that has not been assassinated or had an attempt on his life. As a history teacher I need to correct your presidential fact. Bush is the first president elected in a 'zero' year since 1860 that has not had an attempt on his life. Jefferson was elected in 1800, Monroe in 1820, and Harrison (who died in office from illness) in 1840. Editor's note: You are correct. Harrison is actually where the "curse" came from, which was said to be a curse from an Indian Chief and warrior named Tecmuseh before being killed. The curse is said to have been placed on Presidents every 20 years. web posted January 8, 2007 There sure is a lot of mud in the road out by Pine Ridge. And that sewage place really has the place stinking! Will it ever be made to not smell so bad? web posted January 8, 2007 Are spent shot gun shells dangerous? Is there a law requiring the shell to be picked up on public land? I see them all over my area of the county and my young child loves to pick up and collect things. It would be nice if the hunters picked them up, but that is too much to ask for where I live. I am just lucky they don’t shoot towards my home. I have great respect for the responsible hunters out their but they don’t live near me. Editor's note: I am not sure if there is a law on that or not, but it is good policy to pick up spent shell casings. Many do so they can reload the shells and save money. web posted January 8, 2007 I am writing in regards to the bank card theft in edgefield county. I was the victim in question. I think its good that you are reporting this because people use their bank cards with little care or realization of the fact that they can so easily be taken and their financial status ruined. More people need to know the dangers of bank card theft. Editor's note: You are welcome. web posted January 8, 2007 I enjoyed your article on the minimum wages going up. I've supported raising the pay but after reading the article over a couple times I'm beginning to rethink it. I never thought about the domino effect you pointed out and the example of monopoly money. I'm not saying I agree with you but you do have me looking deeper into the affects of raising the minimum wages. Editor's note: It matters not to me what side of the debate you are on as long as the opinion you hold is based on researching the matter in depth. web posted January 8, 2007 In the past few months, Merriwether Middle has taken a lot ot "heat" for various reasons. . There have been issues about teachers transferring, teachers not meeting expectations, etc...However, I want to say someting positive. As a parent of a seventh grader at MMS, I am totally satisfied with the school year my child is having,. My child comes home daily discussing something she has learned in one of her classrooms. She is excited about school and really likes her teachers. In a world where teachers get a bad rap, I want to say "Thank you" to the teachers at MMS for the job that you do each and every day. My child is the most important person in the world to me, and I know that she is in perfect hands with you each day. For those parents who criticize, ridicule, and belittle teachers, imagine what it must be like to spend the day in the classroom with 25children. Not only are these people respnsible for making them behave, but they are responsible for educating them and preparing them for state testing. Personally, I thank you. You have made my daughter's seventh grade year wonderful thus far. As for the principal and assistants, you are doing a fantastic job , too. Leadership is something MMS has needed for a very long time. Thank you. web posted January 8, 2007 I've been reading a little over 2 months. I get so much more information (on EdgefieldDaily.com) than the papers. I would quit taking the papers if you had sports. Do you have any plans of adding sports? Editor's note: Several attempts to add a sports writer have failed. I am still trying. I would not advise you to stop taking the local papers. $1 a week is not that much to stay informed on the county. The print media covers things we do not and we cover things they do not. Be informed. web posted January 6, 2007 When there is a break in or a robbery at a business, how come you never name that business, yet the Citizen News does? Editor's note: Some stories mention names, some do not. There are several factors taken into consideration whether or not to mention a name. It works out to about half. The location and type of business is always mentioned. EdgefieldDaily.com takes great strides to protect the identity of the victim when possible. Some business owners have asked that their names be left out of stories and we honor that when possible. web posted January 6, 2007 What method(s) or formula(s) did the Tax ASSessor utilize when assessing the counties citizens property? There must have been two used, because I noticed Mr. Kneece’s property at 11 Aull Dr. appraised at $100,613.00 in ’05 with a tax bill of $847.28 and in ’06 the same property appraised at $103,828.00 with a tax bill of $819.27. I didn’t get the opportunity to protest my assessment this year, so next time, Mr. Tax man, could you use the same method you used for Mr. Kneece, to assess my property? Editor's note: I want mine based on the numbers used for County Councilman Willie Bright or better still those used for Bill Hixon. If Hixon's house is worth just over $25,000, mine is worth $28,000 based on the same square footage numbers. Here is another little sweetheart deal, the Tax Assessor's Office seems to have "lost" my appeal. How nice... Of course, Ms. Bryant has been out the last three weeks. Pretty sad when she makes more than the Probate Judge who has been on the job for 16 years. But we all remember who "gave" her the recent job - Wayne Adams. What you don't know (yet) is why. web posted January 6, 2007 This is in response to the letter regarding everyone getting back to the real meaning of Christmas. I strongly AGREE!! Everyone that I know runs around like a chicken w/their heads cut off, which is ridiculous. I also would rather have my own childrens gift to be in forms of savings bonds, etc. which will benefit them later in their life rather than throwing money away on junk. I don't think we should just make our children do without Santa Claus, just don't go so overboard. Families should just get together and enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship. That way families would at least know a little more about each other. If people do not wake up and quit getting knee deep into debt over Christmas, people are going to be in a mess!! Wake up people and let's raise our kids the way we were raised!! web posted January 6, 2007 The trash service in Edgefield has been messed up for the last two weeks. I had a pile in front of my house for days after Christmas. It was an eyesore with all my neighbors putting their out too. Editor's note: The Town of Edgefield is working out a plan to resolve the extended weekend holidays and trash service. web posted January 6, 2007 Sorry I exceeded the word limit. I just got carried away and forgot. Thank you for printing it anyway. It just bothers me that we feel so obligated to overload ourselves in every area to celebrate something that should that should be loving and peaceful. Thank you. web posted January 6, 2007 I have never written into your wandering minds so if I make a mistake I apologize. I don't know if this is even something you want to put on (EdgefieldDaily.com). I'm an avid hunter and over the last 3 or 4 years i've noticed that i see fewer deer, fewer turkeys, rabbits, and foxes than i did before the coyotes moved in. Nothing seems to be done about it and it gets worst every year. Why don't they do something about it? Editor's note: If a coyote is attacking any animal you own you have the right to shoot to kill the animal. The coyote has no natural enemy locally except for the few cougars or panthers reported in the area. The reported sightings are of well fed and healthy specimens. A well fed population will result in explosive growth in population, in my opinion. web posted January 5, 2007 What happened to the trash pick up program in the county? They used to come by and pick up on our road about once a month but they aint been here since the summer. Everything is dead now and the grass and weeds don't cover up the beer cans and (trash) that people throw out. Did they do away with it? Who can I call? Editor's note: If you live in the county you can call the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office at 637-5337 to report a roadway in need of attention. If you live in a town you need to call the respective town hall. web posted January 5, 2007 What is the problem with channel 12 Richard Rogers. Who did he insult?? Editor's note: All I know is I have been told his contract was not renewed. I don't know for sure if that is true. I have received a lot of comments and e-mails on the issue. web posted January 5, 2007 Did the Town of Edgefield let you guys know or your paper that they would not be doing residential trash collection this week until today (Thursday). I had the trash in my front yard since Monday waiting for pick up? Editor's note: No such advisory was given to EdgefieldDaily.com web posted January 5, 2007 to the person who wants the editor to get a life, i would like to know the reason behind this...just curious...mr. editor i think you do a bang up job...please continue! Editor's note: Thank you. web posted January 5, 2007 While at a friends house on Monday I witnessed something so sad. She was taking down the Christmas tree and complaining about the huge amount of stuff her 3 year old child received for Christmas. She wasn't complaining about the fact that most of it is useless and not needed,but that she now has to find a place for him to put it in a room that already looks like a toy store. How sad that we have degraded Christmas this way. I began to wonder about the dollar amount of all this junk. If the Aunts, grandparents and parents had taken the money instead and put it in a saving account for this child, it could be used later for something like education. I told her about how our family stopped this stupid selfish act at Christmas. Two years ago my son-in-law lost his job. They were having a hard time and of course Christmas just made it seem that much worse. I had been stewing about Christmas for a while so I just threw my idea out there thinking that it would be shot down and all would think I had lost my mind. What if we made a deal not to exchange presents at all. We could get together and everyone contribute something to a meal and just celebrate the season. After all Santa would come and bring gifts so why add more to the clutter.( this needs to be cut down too)To my surprise my entire family jumped in with relief. I did not have a single person that fought it. But I had many suggestions of things we could do. One was to go to the Singing Christmas Tree in Aiken. We have done that every year since and I can not tell you how mush more enjoyable and meaningful Christmas has been. This year was my daughter's turn to host the dinner at her home. We all brought our family picture albums and looked through old pictures and told stories of where this was taken and so forth. Even my three year old Grandson got excited when we took pictures out of him at the beach when he was a baby told stories about him. It was just the best Christmas I think I have ever had.Is I sit here now I can not recall any one Christmas gift that anyone that has ever given me.They have gone by the wayside as material things do. But the gift of spending Christmas the way we did, will keep me warm until the next one. It only takes one person in the family to speak up. Think about it. Bring it up right now while everyone stills sees how dumb we act at Christmas and once you have decided to do it, keep the idea alive by talking about it through out the year. Remember how stressed out you were running around trying to buy for people, then think of how nice it would have been if you could have concentrated on the real reason for the season. Let's bring Jesus back into the celebration. Editor's note: This post exceeded the word limit. web posted January 5, 2007 Is the Clerk of Court records on line yet? If they are, how do we find them? Editor's note: No, some of the "bugs" are being worked out and when they are available EdgefieldDaily.com will provide the link. web posted January 4, 2007 Innlooking over some documents for property taxes in the county i am curious as to why some well known family names (deleted) they are only paying pennies on the dollar in taxes. This is just another example of unfair taxation for some. Editor's note: You must be new to the area. Welcome to Edgefield County. web posted January 4, 2007 Just wanting to wish eneryone a happy new and best wishes to all in 2007. Lately, people have been busy throught the Christmas holidays. We v been to tied up with lights , presents, and songs. We may have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. I just wanted to give a reminder that this year we do not nead to forget Jesus Christ and to remember him in our past and in the futer. web posted January 4, 2007 I wish you would get a life. Editor's note: No thanks, the one I have is complicated enough without obtaining another one. web posted January 4, 2007 I want to let people know (Johnston Police) Chief Aston helped us with a problem we were having and he got right on it and we haven't had a problem since. I thought he was too young for the job when he got it but he is doing a good job. Thank you. Editor's note: Johnston Police Chief Chris Aston is an experienced investigator formerly with the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office. He will be an asset to the town. web posted January 4, 2007 I think the "here's your card" should be given to the jailbird that caused the deputy to wreck the police car along with a bill for the repairs to the car. Put him to work on the side of the road with a "Here's your card " sign for him to wear while he is out there! web posted January 3, 2007 looks like to me its not the "chickens" who needed the luck saturday....maybe it was the little "kittens" who needed the luck.....oh well, carolina won---clemson didnt!!!! simple as that!!! web posted January 3, 2007 Your leaves hit my car when you were blowing them into the street!!! Now that's a frowny face! web posted January 2, 2007 First, let me wish you & your family a Happy New Year and I appreciate all your hard work. Second, how about those Roosters? If only Georgia, along with Clemson had lost, it would have been a perfect week-end. I hate to say it, but I can't pull for those Tigers or Dogs. I have had to put with too much of the fans over the years. It's been tough being a Gamecock for the past few years, but I think USC has made "a turn" for the better. Question: over the past several days, everytime I pull up "Wandering Minds", it comes up as "page cannot be found". Am I doing something wrong or is it hidden behind an another format? Any response will be appreciated. Editor's note: Due to the number of comments the Wandering Minds receives it is archived quarterly. Due to the enormous content the page often will time out before loading on a dial-up connection and show that the page is not found. Wandering Minds has been archived (listed above) from Sept '06 through Dec. '06. This should alleviate the problem. web posted January 2, 2007 You should give a here's your card to the deputy that hit the tree. Editor's note: I am thinking of a proper award. I have thought about small white magnetic emblems such as a car, a deer head, and of course a tree that can be placed on the front quarter panel of the patrol cars. Sort of like the pilots used to use on the sides of their planes. I have a feeling Sheriff Dobey would not allow them, but it would be funny. web posted January 1, 2007 I have only 1 resolution this year. Not to get any more speeding tickets. This year I will be able to keep my resolution. They suspended my driver's license. web posted January 1, 2007 My resolution is to not make fun of Andy's pants, nor make fun of all the yahoo's in the county with or without teeth, and to always check Edgefield.com each and everyday for the REAL news of the area. And to be nicer to my best friend "The Creep" web posted January 1, 2007 I thought it was nice of you to mention the people who work over the holidays but you left out Doctors and Nurses at the hospital. Editor's note: Thank you for pointing them out. web posted January 1, 2007 For
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