Winter greetings from the Squash Family
Published Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
With winter knocking at the door, no food rings in the end of fall and the beginning of winter like the much-adored winter squash family. Available in an array of autumn colors, delicate flavors as well as fun shapes and sizes, their presence in grocery stores is a candid reminder of the family gatherings that surround the fast-approaching holiday season. Read More |
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Yummy casseroles: an easy fix and a sure thing
Published Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
You can make them for every meal, with minimal prep time.
And who doesn’t love a one-dish breakfast, lunch or dinner?
With schedules of parents and kids going in all different directions, casseroles are upping the ante when it comes to delicious, fast and fulfilling options for mealtimes. Read More |
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Guest speaker addresses convention
Published Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
The 123 Fall Session of the Sunday school, BTU Educational Convention of the Seneca River Missionary Baptist Association was held and hosted by the Mt. Nebo II Missionary Baptist Church. Host pastor was Rev. Dr. George Sloan and host superintendent was Sister Carrie Williams. Pictured is Guest speaker Rev. Marvin Peoples who was accompanied by his choir from the New Galilee Baptist Church. Read More |
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Bringing joy to a friend
Published Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
The St. Peter Baptist Church Women Missionaries visit a member of their church, Sister Reba McGowens, who has been in a nursing home for over four years. They sang songs and brought gifts. She is the wife of Deacon Lawrence McGowens. Pictured, from left, are: Laura Gibbs, Annie Lee Rosemond, Gracie Davis, Geraldin Doster, Reba McGowens, Junita Diggs and Christine Diggs. Read More |
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Kindergarteners and first-graders learn about fire safety
Published Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Students in kindergarten and first grade at Central Elementary School recently brushed up on their fire safety skills with the help of a few new friends. Firemen from the Central Fire Department came and shared some very important information, told students what to do if they were caught in a fire and gave tips on how to prevent fires. Read More |
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Veterinary Technology Adoption Day is Nov. 19
Published Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department will hold a Pet Adoption Day from 2 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 in Halbert Hall on its Pendleton campus.
The dogs are trained with basic commands on a gentle leader head collar and socialized with many people and animals. The cats are handled constantly for socialization and enjoy playtime together. All animals have been spayed or neutered, received current vaccinations, been wormed and checked for heartworms or feline leukemia. Read More |
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Oconee Community Theatre presents “Dickens’ A Christmas Carol”
Published Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Oconee Community Theatre and The Journal (Eagle Media), along with co-sponsors Ryan’s Family Steakhouse and Cakes By Shirley, present the drama “Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” adapted by Sandra Deer. This beloved classic by Charles Dickens tells the story of a man too in love with his money to open his heart to others. Read More |
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Central Elementary honors its veterans
Published Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Central Elementary School was honored to have veterans from the Central community join attend its annual Veterans Day ceremony. Patriotic music filled the gym as fifth-graders sang “America the Beautiful,” “The Star Spangled Banner” and a military medley. Students shared essays written in class about what it means to be an American. Read More |
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Keowee Key, once a battleground
Published Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Lakes Keowee and Jocassee, along with their surrounding land, are some of the most pristine environmental attributes our Upstate has to offer.
But in 1761, the beautiful land was turned into a war scene, and thanks to local author and historian Jerry Alexander, the story comes to life with his most recent book.
Alexander, retired journalist and cartoonist, published “Blood Red Runs the Sacred Keowee,” a story about how the Cherokee Indians fought British settlers to save their homeland.
“It’s important to know, as this area has so much history,” he said. Read More |
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Grace Baptist breaks ground for new worship center
Published Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
August 23, 2009 was an historic day for Grace Baptist Church, 15195 Wells Highway in Seneca. Under sunny skies, after the morning worship service, members broke ground for the church’s new worship center to accommodate their growing church family. The current sanctuary will seat approximately 190 people. Since Pastor Blake Pitts’ arrival in August 2008, attendance has more than doubled from an average of 100 people to 240-250 people in the Sunday morning service. Read More |
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Lifeline: Laughing at ourselves
Published Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
As an adolescent, I was the model for the Girl Next Door. I was a straight A student, well-liked and involved in lots of activities, both in school and in the community. I enjoyed being in school. As a senior, I was encouraged to participate in the Junior Miss Pageant, a scholarship competition with points given for academic strength, talent, interview areas and poise under fire, as it turned out. Read More |
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Showing off!
Published Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
Chloe, daughter of Julia Verville, shows off her new shirt she proudly wears for her aunt, Chris Burke, who is fighting cancer. Read More |
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He wants out!
Published Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
Here is one very irate little fellow. Brayson Harper Gibson was placed in this pumpkin by his parents, Lindsay and Daniel of Seneca, and he wants out! Read More |
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Students create 'me in a box' art
Published Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
Students in Ms. Ellis’ eighth-grade advanced art class at West-Oak Middle School recently made box collages. Each student made a collage about themselves using various designs, objects, pictures, shapes, colors and lettering. Read More |
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Foothills Chorale to perform Handel’s Messiah
Published Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
The Foothills Chorale, under the direction of Bill Diekhoff, will present Handel’s Messiah (Part 1) and selected portions from Parts 2 and 3 at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, in The Brooks Center on the Clemson University Campus Read More |
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