Congratulations

It is Billy and Louise "Haphesis" McCutchen's wedding anniversary on Saturday November 28th.

SC Department of Health & Environmental Control Hosting Community Meeting

Make plans to attend a Community Meeting
about the Lee County Landfill

Sponsored by the South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)


WHEN: Tuesday, December 1, 2009

TIME: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lee Central High School Auditorium
1800 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010

PURPOSE: At this meeting citizens will be able to:

· Hear about what has been done at the landfill since the last DHEC Meeting held in March.
· Participate in a discussion about the air quality.
· Ask questions.

The Parrot

A young man named John received a parrot as a gift.  The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary.  Every word out of the bird's' mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity.  John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to "clean up" the bird's vocabulary.

Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot.  The parrot yelled back.  John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder. John, in desperation, threw up his hands, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer.  For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed.   Then suddenly there was total quiet.  Not a peep was heard for over a minute.

Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer.  The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arm and said "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions.   I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior."

John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude.  As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued, "May I ask what the turkey did?"

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Thanks Joey!

Lee County Library aids the Lee County Cooperative Ministries with The Library Candy Cake Raffle

WANT TO HELP?

The Library Candy Cake Raffle

Tickets: One can or food donation

Lee County Public Library

North Main Street

Raffle on Nov. 25

For more information:

LEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

200 N. Main Street Bishopville SC 29010 

803.484.5921 

leecolibrary@yahoo.com

or

Lee County Cooperative Ministries

315 N. Dennis Ave.

Bishopville, SC 29010

(803) 484-6350

City Council Meeting - Tuesday, November 17, 2009

CITY OF BISHOPVILLE

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

City Council Meeting

6:30 p.m.

Colclough Building

AGENDA

1.    CALL TO ORDER………………....……………..….Mayor Pro Tem Ennis Bryant, Sr.

2.    INVOCATION……………………………….….……………….……..Dr. Ken Currie

3.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

4.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.    ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM

7.    EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL MATTER

                                                        CONTRACTUAL MATTER

8.    ORDINANCE 09-04 – ADOPT FILING FEES FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OR CITY COUNCIL

9.    ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

10.                     COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.                     PUBLIC COMMENTS

12.              ADJOURN

Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communications concerning the above meeting should contact the ADA Compliance Coordinator, Gregg McCutchen, at 484-5948, 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.  City Council meetings are scheduled on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.; the deadline to be placed on the agenda is Friday at noon before the scheduled meeting.

Happy Trails To You Until We Meet Again

From my brother, Carlisle Reames

At an event at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, I had the opportunity to shake Roy Roger's hand and let him know he was my childhood hero. 


I will never forget this. This was one of the highlights of my career in the event management business.

  

Growing up in Bishopville, SC, I spent many a Saturday with Roy, Trigger and Dale at the movie.
This is sad to hear. By the way, you can contact the Rogers family direct .... see the phone number & email address below.

Special Announcement from Roy Rogers Jr.

I have been personally agonizing over how to start this letter. I guess I will start by saying thank you. Thank you for the years of love, support, prayers and loyalty to the Rogers Family. You, the fans, and our Board of Directors, are the ones who have kept our family's museum going for over 42 years. It has been a wonderful ride. After millions of visitors and countless stories of what Roy and Dale have meant to you, the Board of Directors have voted to close our doors of the Museum at the end of 2009. This has not been an easy decision. Many very emotional and financial issues have been addressed by all of us, as you can well imagine. The decision to close the Museum has come after two years of steady decline in visitors to the Museum. A lot of factors have made our decision for us. The economy for one, people are just not traveling as much. Dad's fans are getting older, and concerned about their retirement funds. Everyone is concerned about their future in this present economy. Secondly, with our high fiscal obligations we cannot continue to accumulate debt to keep the doors open.This situation is one I have not wanted to happen. Dad always said- “If the museum starts costing you money, then liquidate everything and move on.” Myself and my family have tried to hold together the Museum and collection for over 15 years, so it is very difficult to think that it will all be gone soon. What will happen to Roy Rogers, Jr and his family? For those of you that have heard I am retiring, nothing could be farther from the truth. My company, Golden Stallion, and its show tribute to Roy and Dale, will continue. I plan on taking the show to another venue in Branson. We are looking for space now. The show will also be available to travel around the country and take the message of Roy and Dale wherever we travel. I feel that this country needs the message that Roy and Dale always put forth, not only in their professional lives, but in their private lives as well. The Museum's last day of operation will be December 12th. We want everyone to have the opportunity to visit the Museum one last time to see the collection in its entirety. This will be your last chance to see Roy and Dale's collection. Tell your friends and encourage them to come, before we close. This will be your final chance!! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Remember, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans will live forever in our hearts and minds, and will continue to ride across the silver screen through their movies. Every time you think of Roy and Dale, that warm feeling you have always felt, will always return. Watch our website for further announcements and special dates. I leave you all with Dad's favorite saying- Good bye, Good luck, and may the good Lord take a likin' to ya! See you in Branson, or on the road. Love to all of you! Happy Trails. Dusty and Family Contact Dustin Rogers 417-339-1900 Ext 231 dustin@royrogers.com

To Our Veterans - Thank You!

Letter to Editor - Monday, November 9, 2009

Johnny

Thank you so much for sending me the blog link. While I was deeply saddened to hear about Tommy, seeing his picture with that great smile took some of the sting out of it. Also, reading about his life helped too. I remember Tommy well. He was one of my High School heroes, just 2 grades ahead of me. He will be missed by many. 

And speaking of high school heroes, I remember Tommy Jordan as a football hero. Thanks for sending me the names of several other Bishopville "Celebritys" from days gone by. 

You and your team are doing a great job. Judy Leach called us and had a very nice conversation with my wife, Helen.

This gathering has success written all over it.

Henry (Hirschman) BHS Class of 1951

St. Augustine, FL 32092

Applebee's Treats Veteran and Active Military to Free Meal

How about it Veterans and Active Military, did you see this? 


Applebee's is giving away a free entree to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Let's spread the word - give a huge 'thanks' to all who serve. Support the program and pass it on!

Valid Veteran and Active Duty Identification to Obtain Free Entree:

• U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card
• U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card
• Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
• Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW)
• Photograph in uniform
• Wearing uniform
• DD214
• Citation or Commendation

Thomas Herbert Alexander - November 6, 2009

Bishopville, SC

Thomas Herbert Alexander, 78, husband of Mary Oeland Alexander, died Friday, November 6, 2009 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

Born in Bishopville, he was a son of the late William Ray Alexander and the late Mary Richardson Kennedy Alexander. more information

From the desk of Leo DuBose - Friday, November 6, 2009

John,

 

We will surely keep Tommy's family in our prayers. His home going to be with our Lord is not the kind of news that we want to hear about those we really care about.

 

While I had not seen Tommy in years, I remember being in the Bishopville National Guard unit with him and have only the best things to remember about him.

 

As I remember, Tommy was indeed a credit and blessing to those whose lives he touched. 

Needless to say, he will be missed.
 

Leo DuBose

Letter to Editor - November 6, 2009

John,

 

Thank you for the link to The Bishopville Presbyterian Church News.  Otherwise I wouldn't have known about Ewell Black's wreck and subsequent fall. Isn't it ironic that the news came to me from Bishopville when I live less than 15 miles from Presbyterian Village and Cobb WellStar Hospital?

 

I went by to see Mr. Black today.  He was sitting up, in good spirits, and ready to start his rehab therapy tomorrow.  The pin was inserted into his hip on Sunday and he was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday. He expects to be in the Morris Center at Presbyterian Village for 4 - 6 weeks of rehab and then to return to his residence. Typically he is concerned that "they're treating me like a baby and like I'm somebody important!"  Wouldn't it be wonderful if we let him know how important he is to us?

 

His address is Presbyterian Village, Morris Center (Room 8 A), 2000 East West Connector, Austell, GA 30106.  

 

The news about Tommy Alexander is heart breaking. He and his family are certainly in my prayers. Again, thank you for helping us mavericks keep up with the home folks.

 

Jentzie
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