September Eleven: Just Another Day in the Life of Obama Supporters
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
FOX News has a great documentary on the reaction of President George W, Bush and the nation to the attack on the United States on September 11, 2001. The government and the people were ready to do what was necessary to make sure it did not happen again – at least for a while. Then American voters made a very bad choice, leaving us more vulnerable than ever.
American Celebrates U.S. Constitution
- By Press Release
DAR Promotes Constitution Week Awareness
WASHINGTON, DC –September 17, 2012, begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances. Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure those inalienable rights to every American.
Sunny Weigand Seeking Election to School Board in District 17
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Candidate Seeking More Involvement, Choices for Parents
Sunny Weigand, candidate for Greenville County School Board, District 17, that includes the northernmost part of Greenville County, has a broad range of education, training and experience.
She has experience in public private and home schooling. She has taught in elementary schools, special education programs, and worked as a tutor for public and private school students. She has also served as education consultant to parent groups, school administrators and elected officials.
Children of the Confederacy Welcome New Members and Hold Flag Retirement Ceremony
- By Pam Evans
Joseph Evan Davis Chapter #907, Children of the Confederacy, met on Saturday, August 25, 2012, to welcome its newest members with the presentation of their membership certificates, followed by an ice cream sundae celebration at the end of the meeting. Those who received their certificates were Andrew Myers, Matthew Myers and John Myers.
From Blue Ridge to Georgia
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Post Abortion Recovery Ministry in the Former Soviet Union
Carolyn Rice grew up on Glassy Mountain in northern Greenville County in a Christian camp called Lookup Lodge that her parents operated. Her father also conducted seminars in Eastern Europe.
Carolyn attended Travelers Rest and Blue Ridge High Schools and graduated from Blue Ridge. She lived in Washington, D. C. until 1993.
Her parents, Max and Vivian Rice conducted Christian camps and retreats at Lookup Lodge for 30 years. Carolyn made her first trip to Russia in 1993 for her father, to teach biblical counseling. After that, she made several trips to the Ukraine teaching Christian counseling at retreats. For some time, she made regular trips to the Ukraine.
Voter Fraud Issue Looms Large
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Fair Election May Require 'Last Ounce of Courage'
Last week Project Veritas reported that “independent investigators presented the North Carolina Board of Elections a list of 30,000 residents who died between 2002 and 2012 – but were still registered to vote.” They noted that “that’s 30,000 opportunities for fraud in a state that President Obama won by just 14,000 votes in 2008.”
Chelsea Schilling, writing for WND reported earlier this week that the massive assault on voter ID laws in South Carolina, Texas, and elsewhere is not the result of local grass roots concerns, but a coordinated effort by a powerful, well-financed group with leaders who donated thousands of dollars to the Obama campaign and the DNC.
Defining the Presidential Candidates
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Obama and Romney campaigns are defining their opposition candidates. Democrats have defined Romney as a rich, out-of-touch criminal and tax cheat who wants to take the country back to the failed policies of Bush that caused all of our current economic woes that Obama is in the process of fixing but needs more time to complete.
The Romney campaign defines Obama as a “nice man,” a good husband and father who means well and is very “likeable.” According to the Romney campaign, Obama has tried to solve the country’s economic problems, but has failed, because he is not competent to do so. In their view, all we need is to elect someone who is more competent than Obama to do the job.
H. K. Edgerton to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Historic March across Dixie
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Original March was from Asheville to Austin, Texas
H. K. Edgerton, the former Asheville, North Carolina, NAACP president who marched from Asheville to the Austin, Texas, courthouse wearing the uniform of a Confederate soldier and carrying a large Confederate flag will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the march beginning next month.
Edgerton marched to Austin to protest the removal of historic dedication plaques from the courthouse. The courthouse was built with funds donated by widows of Confederate Veterans and the plaques indicated that fact. The plaques were removed during the night by the Texas government to appease protesters.
American Legion National Convention
- By Gilbert Scales
The 94th Annual National Convention of the American Legion was called to order by National Commander Fang A. Wong on Tuesday, August 28, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jose Rene “JR” Martinez was Master of Ceremonies for part of the morning session.
“JR” enlisted in the US Army in 2002 because his mother could not afford to send him to college. He was deployed to Iraq in March 2003. On April 5, 2003, he was driving a Humvee back from a completed mission and the left front tire hit a land mine. He was trapped inside the vehicle, and had burns over 34% of his body, but fortunately he was pulled out of the burning Humvee by a fellow soldier. He was taken to a field hospital and eventually flown to a hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, for treatment and later to a hospital in Texas that specializes in burns treatment.
GOD SPEAKS, “It is Time to Come Together, River Falls Community!”
- By Tammy Johnston
This past humid Saturday afternoon around 3:20 pm, a neighbor diagonally across the street from the River Falls Fire Department heard a loud crashing noise at the firehouse. When they stood outside their home, they saw that the roof structure had collapsed. The neighbor then called Lois Keenan, a River Falls Firefighter Volunteer, and told her to rush out here as quickly as possible. She was on a medical call when the roof collapsed… while her “fire home” was falling down to pieces.
When Lois Keenan arrived at the scene, she was shocked and concerned as she told the neighbor, “I am so glad no one was inside when the roof collapsed.” Lois then proceeded to call Assistant Fire Chief of River Falls Fire Department, Kevin Owens, to alert him of this travesty.
Ethical Questions Linger in Greenville County Council
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Should Vendors with County Contracts Serve on Boards of Agencies with which they have Contracts?
Last month Greenville County Council failed to pass a proposal that would have allowed contractors to serve on the boards and commissions governing agencies with which they have contracts. The motion received six votes. Seven were needed for passage.
The rationale used by those who favor relaxing the ethical standards for boards and commissions is that Council should not impose ethical standards on others that are more stringent than those governing the Council.
Republican Women Hold Successful Auction
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Greenville County Republican Women’s Club raised $2,039 at their annual auction held during their August luncheon at the Poinsett Club.
Debbie Spaugh, club president, thanked “everyone who worked so hard on preparing for the auction,” and “everyone who so generously donated items for the auction, bought items and made donations.”
Greenville County Council Split on Ethics Debate
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
A heated debate currently taking place within Greenville County Council has to do with the important issue of ethics and transparency, and it is mostly going unnoticed by the taxpaying public. The outcome is very important to those who hope to benefit financially if the decision goes in their favor and the ethical requirements for serving on Greenville County boards and commissions are eliminated.
The taxpaying public should be interested in promoting ethical government that treats all businesses in the county equally in terms of government contracts. Currently, the proponents for eliminating ethical requirements from members of Greenville County boards and commissions are pressuring council members to eliminate the ethical restrictions. To date, there is no pressure from citizens or businesses that will be victims of the lack of ethical rules.
“You Didn’t Build That”
- By Ken Hausman - Sarasota, FL
Class warfare took a new and dismal turn when President Barrack Obama recently uttered this timeless denunciation of the entrepreneurial spirit. He also disclosed the underlying strategy Democrats hope will carry them to four more years’ control of the executive branch, if not the full legislature as well.
Until now the demonization of risk takers by campaign Democrats has been limited to Mitt Romney in his private equity role at Bain Capital. Now, with Mr. Obama’s open declaration of war on risk takers, anyone who seeks to better him or herself by private enterprise is fair game for derision and worse. Someone like Robert Redmond, whose Six and Twenty Distillery in Easly will soon begin production, or Ed Harris, whose successful enterprises dot the upstate – and who seeks a seat in the Statehouse as a conservative petition candidate – can now be cut down to size in an appeal for the votes of their employees and anyone else who looks with envy on someone who by his or her own effort has built a profitable business.
Prominent MD: Akin Not Far off base in Rape Comment
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Political demagoguery Replacing Science
Missouri Republican senatorial candidate Todd Akin was “thrown under the bus” by most Republican Party leaders terrified of Democrats for making the following statement:
From what I understand from doctors, that’s (conception as a result of rape)really rare. If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down. But let’s assume that maybe that didn’t work or something, I think there should be some punishment, but the punishment ought to be of the rapist, and not attacking the child.
Roads paved in the Slater Community
- By Dana Morgan
The Slater community has newly paved streets as workers complete the installation of new water lines.
Three Explorer Cadets Receive Accommodations from Greenville County Sheriff Loftis
- By Tammy Johnston
This past July, Community Patrol Sergeant Donnelly from the Greenville County Community Patrol Division with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office took three young cadets from the Explorer Program to the National Law Enforcement Explorer Program Conference at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado. It was here that they competed with over 4,000 teenagers from 50 states including Puerto Rico for a chance to bring home a trophy from one of the twelve events featured at this conference.
Cadet Captain Quinn, Cadet Major Beutler, and Master Cadet Bostic competed in three events, but the Traffic Car Stop event was the one that gave them the opportunity for the 1st Place trophy.
Author Karen Stokes Discusses “Civilians in Sherman’s Path”
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
“Stories of Courage amid Civil War Destruction”
Americans need to be reminded of the terror and destruction that can be unleashed on innocent civilians by an invading army with leaders unrestrained by Biblical standards and soldiers desiring revenge with no compassion for the suffering of women, children and the elderly. Such was the situation when over sixty thousand troops under command of Union General William T. Sherman cut a 40 mile wide swath of total destruction across South Carolina, murdering, raping, stealing and destroying everything they could not carry with them.
Confederate troops had withdrawn from the state in the face of an overwhelming enemy force, hoping to minimize damage to the state. The mayor of Columbia had surrendered the city to Gen. Sherman with a solemn promise that the city and it’s remaining women, children, and elderly would not be harmed.
Greenville County Schools Announces Principal Changes for 2012-13
- By Press Release
Greenville, SC – Eight Greenville County Schools will open on Wednesday, August 22 with new principals
Dr. DeeDee Washington Named Associate Superintendent for Academics
- By Press Release
Dr. DeeDee Washington has been appointed Associate Superintendent for Academics for Greenville County Schools. Dr. Washington has served the education profession for more than 20 years, most recently as principal of Brushy Creek Elementary School. She previously served in administrative roles including curriculum facilitator, principal, and personnel director, as well as 10 years as a classroom teacher.
End in Sight for Sewer Rehabilitation
- By Jim Freeland
As a local business owner involved in the development of Greenville County, as well as the Chairman of the Metropolitan Sewer Subdistrict (MetroConnects) Commission, I believe sustaining underground infrastructure is a crucial element of ensuring a community’s success. Continually upgrading and replacing aging pipes is truly an investment in the future. Though often out-of-sight-out-of-mind is the general perception, it quickly becomes a pressing issue when systems begin to deteriorate, fail or no longer efficiently provide service to the customers depending on them.
Pistol Packing Patriots
- By Frank Raddish
What we need in our country are guns, guns, and more guns.
The Second Amendment states "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
The greatest fear of any Marxist totalitarian government is gun toting citizens. This country was not founded, conquered and settled by hippies giving the peace sign to defeat the Indians, French troops, and English soldiers, but patriotic and rugged farmers and frontiersman opened America to be settled with an axe to clear the land and a gun to protect what they had built. During this time of American history sons, daughters, and mothers were taught to shoot a gun by the fathers in order to protect and provide for the household. This is an excellent example for fathers to follow today. After America gained a toehold on the Eastern part of this country the Westward expansion would have never taken place without "the right of the people to keep and bear arms."
Widespread Planned Voter Fraud
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
It is quite apparent that the Obama Administration and the Democratic Party are planning for massive voter fraud to ensure the reelection of Barack Obama and return as many Democrats as possible to Congress. Who would have thought as recent as five years ago that such a thing was possible in our country, much less highly probable.
Americans are living in unprecedented times. At no time since “Reconstruction” has there been such blatant, unrestricted, abuse of power, tolerance of fraud, corruption and lawlessness in the federal government.
Greenville Charter School Welcomes Students at New Location
- By Press Release
Lead Academy, a local charter school catering to grades five through eight, welcomes new and returning students for the fall at their new location. To accommodate enrollment growth, the school now operates out of the Upstate Circle of Friends building located on Ridgeway Drive in Greenville.
The school commemorated their success with a ribbon cutting ceremony this summer at the new facility. Representative Karl Allen and Greenville County Council Chairman, Butch Kirvin attended the ceremony, praising the school for their commitment to providing quality education opportunities to upstate children.
My Time Examined
- By James "Chip" Moore
Reflection of a summer internship with The Times Examiner
Writing has always been a passion of mine. It is the effect that reading has on the brain that has built my interest with it. While someone is reading, for that brief period of time, they are thinking the writer’s thoughts. As an educated man I value my discernment and value my search for truth. In the beginning writing was a hobby and was used to express my imagination, but now it has become more than that.
As an aspiring fiction writer I felt that furthering my education in writing would be the best way to gain credibility when it was time to acquire a publisher. Attention to my writing while gaining my business degree led me to enroll in the Print Media program at North Greenville University when I moved back to South Carolina. My Grandfather was a student and my step-sister was also enrolled at the time. I like to think that the Lord opened the path for me to continue my education at the university.
Rick Warren Denies Support of Chrislam
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Warren Insists “Building a Bridge of Love” to Muslims “Has Nothing to do With Compromising Your Beliefs”
One reader took exception to Rick Warren, Pastor of Saddleback Church in Orange County, California, and author of The Purpose Driven Life, being listed as a supporter of “Chrislam” in last week’s Opinion to Stimulate the Mind. Some followers of Pastor Warren consider The Purpose Driven Life being second only to the Bible as a guide for Christian living.
The reader was very helpful in providing information reportedly from Warren and his supporters, denying numerous allegations and opinions that Warren subscribes to and promotes Chrislam.
Greenville County Names Two Emerging Teachers of the Year
- By Press Release
In addition to naming Will Ragland, Woodmont High drama teacher, the 2012-13 Greenville County Teacher of the Year, Superintendent W. Burke Royster today announced two Emerging Teachers of the Year.
Angie Lewis, a third grade teacher at Skyland Elementary School, was named the Elementary Level Emerging Teacher of the Year, while Adrienne Johnston, Spanish teacher at Riverside Middle School, was named Secondary Level Emerging Teacher of the Year.
The Emerging Teachers of the Year Program, sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union, recognizes a second or third year teacher for outstanding performance. Each winner receives $500, a crystal award, and $500 for their school.
Roof Raisers Succeed in Bluegrass Band Benefit
- By Tammy Johnston
On Saturday, August 11, the Roof Raiser Volunteers for the River Falls Fire Department sponsored a Bluegrass Band Benefit at Lakemont Colony, in Cleveland, South Carolina, benefiting the River Falls Fire Department. Rain came slowly then poured down, but that did not stop over 250 people from enjoying this charitable event.
Two Bluegrass Bands came and performed Mountain Creek Bluegrass featuring Mike Elrod and Josh Johnson’s group. “Both groups provided wonderful music for free for us to listen to. I went up and thanked them for their time and contribution,” says Pat McCain, Wellness Specialist, and Nurse from the area. It was calming and relaxing listening to the beautiful sounds of banjos and guitars with the local community, smiling and talking with each other… coming together to support each other to raise money for this important cause.
Woodmont High School Teacher Named Greenville County Teacher of the Year
- By Press Release
Greenville County Schools Superintendent W. Burke Royster announced the selection of Will Ragland, a drama teacher at Woodmont High School, the 2012-13 Greenville County Teacher of the Year.
Sherryan Yarbrough, a kindergarten teacher at Blythe Academy of Languages, was named first runner-up; Rex Smith, a science teacher at League Academy of Communication Arts, was named second runner-up; and Abigail Cook, a chemistry teacher at Wade Hampton High, was named third runner-up.
Six other finalists were named in this year’s program that exemplifies the “best of the best” in Greenville County Schools. They are: Matt Critell, kindergarten, Fork Shoals School; Jillian Grimsley, fifth grade, Stone Academy of Communication Arts; Jessica Jackson, special education, West Greenville School; Brian Morgan, art, Duncan Chapel Elementary; Sara Newell, fifth grade, Sterling School; and Jennifer Valenti, eighth grade Spanish, Northwood Middle.
After the Shooting, We’re Still Standing
- By Tony Perkins
Family Research Council
On Wednesday, FRC was the target of what the FBI is calling an act of domestic terrorism. A gunman, identified as Floyd Corkins, invaded our headquarters in Washington, D.C. armed with a 9mm pistol, approximately 50 rounds of ammunition, and 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches. The gunman was confronted by an unarmed member of the FRC staff, Leo Johnson. When the gunman pulled the gun from his backpack and aimed the weapon at Leo, Leo moved toward the gunman to disarm him. Despite being shot in the process, Leo was able to subdue the shooter and call for others on the staff, who helped admirably. One of the investigators, based on their preliminary findings, told me Leo's actions saved a lot of lives.
J. C. Penney Sales Slide, Stock Drops as Customers Stay Away
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Management Blames Pricing, Denies Impact of Boycott
The Associated Press has reported that J. C. Penney has experienced an unexpected slide in sales and a drop in stock prices. Management is attributing the losses in business to a new pricing strategy that is unpopular with customers. The report printed in the local daily newspaper failed to mention the ongoing “One Million Mom” boycott of the retail chain.
J. C. Penney’s problems with customers began early this year when the retail chain hired openly lesbian Ellen DeGeneres as spokesperson and began portraying same-sex couples in their advertisements.
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