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DO YOU REMEMBER?

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D E AT H S Judy Hill Anderson, 76,passed away Dec. 27. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Ernest William Britt Jr., 59, passed away Dec. 31. Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home.

Kathleen Rudnicki Brown, 59, passed away Dec. 24. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Leonard John Andrew “Motor” Cooper, 71, passed away Dec. 29. Ideal Funeral Parlor.

Leverne Simon Devaughn, 70, passed away Dec. 29. Ideal Funeral Parlor.

Robin Denise Newman Eaddy, 55, passed away Jan. 4. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Otis "Pete" Edwards, 87, passed away Jan. 3. Belk Funeral Home.

Vergie Jenkins Gaymon, 82, passed away Jan. 3. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Rita A. Lockard Glenn, 65, passed away Dec. 27. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Robert Ira Henry, 75, passed away Dec. 28.

Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Robert L. Hunsucker, 69, passed away Dec. 27. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Frank Iseman Jr., 78, passed away Jan. 4.

Belk Funeral Home.

Linda Sue Baxley Kiker, 72, passed away Dec. 26. Cain-Calcutt Funeral Home.

Norman King, 75, passed away Dec. 30.

Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

Stanley Carroll Kissiah, 55, passed away Jan. 1. Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home.

Margaret Linda Watson McCoy, 75, passed away Jan. 3. Belk Funeral Home.

THREE TIMES THE FUN – Three friends, Jim Potter, Tom Rogers and Julian Mason, slide down a snow embankment at the Florence Country Club following the snowstorm in 1973. Do you have an old photo you would like to submit for The News Journal’s Do You Remember? You may do so by emailing a digital copy of the photo, including information on the photo, to editor@florencenewsjournal.com. You may also submit photos and information in person at our office, located at 312 Railroad Ave. in Florence.

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Another attractive feature is that they are considered “preferred” over common stocks because any dividends must be paid to holders of the preferred stock before common

Donald Kelly Pattillo, 70, passed away Jan. 4. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Sherry Huggins Watford, 68, passed away Jan. 1. Belk Funeral Home.

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Sidney Raymond Nettles, 62, passed away Jan. 4. Belk Funeral Home.

Everleigh Lynn Rogers, infant, passed away Dec. 30. Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

STIFEL If you like the thought of investing in stocks, but value the income that a bond offers, then preferred stocks might be right up your alley.

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Although preferred stocks do not come with voting rights, they do provide investors with fixed income from dividends paid on a regular basis. Similar to the interest on a bond, preferred stocks generally carry with them a set dividend, unlike dividends of common

James Lee Mitcheltree, 75, passed away Jan. 1. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

shareholders are paid.

Some preferred shares also carry with them a conversion privilege, thus making them convertible preferred stocks. This means the stock can be exchanged for shares of the company’s common stock at a predetermined price or rate. An investor may want to hold a convertible preferred stock in order to participate in the potential growth of a promising company, while lowering his or her risk should the company not perform as well as expected. As no

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Windy Lee Winesett Rotan, 58, passed away Dec. 31. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

James Richard Windham, 85, passed away Dec. 28. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Carole Joyce Mayne Wrachford, 77, passed away Dec. 28. Cain-Calcutt Funeral Home.

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Dad-Daughter Dance at SiMT on Jan. 31 The 21st Annual FatherDaughter Dance will take place Friday, Jan. 31 at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology Building the campus of Florence-Darlington Technical College.

Pictures will begin at 6 p.m. and the dance begins at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are still only $25 per family and are available any time during business hours at the Florence Family YMCA.

Beta testing to be held The public is invited to participate in beta testing conducted by a national organization on Jan. 13 at Kingdom Living Temple. The testing will begin at 6 p.m.

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It was far from ideal, but many still made their way to downtown Florence to check out the new location of the City Center Farmer’s Market at 200 Sanborn St. Despite the cold and rain numerous vendors still set up tables and displays. The market features local farmers, artisans, and bakers from Florence and surrounding cities and counties. The market will continue to open each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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McLeod adds physicians to staff McLeod Health recently welcomed Dr. Lyndsi Cress and Dr. Kelly E. Maloney to its medical staff.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020

First Amendment to The Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

E D I TO R I A L

Don’t put off getting a REAL ID South Carolina officials have at least one New Year’s resolution they want added to your list.

Get the state’s new driver’s license and identification card, otherwise known as the REAL ID. Anyone who plans to travel by airplane, visit a military installation, or enter a federal building beginning Oct. 1 needs to acquire one. The new REAL ID card puts South Carolina in compliance with the REAL ID Act, a 2005 federal law enacted for extra security following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The law was passed as officials realized one of our nation’s biggest security gaps was state-issued driver’s licenses used to board planes. Members of the 9/11 Commission saw the need to develop a single, uniform identification system, but without the federal government taking over from the states with driver’s licenses, making licenses harder for bad actors to replicate.

Amid fears of a national ID system with personal information being shared, South Carolina fought the federal mandate to the point of the state Legislature passing a law forbidding South Carolina agencies from developing a REAL ID. A decade later and after extensions, South Carolina ended its losing battle.

Gov. Henry McMaster in 2017 ordered that the state comply with REAL ID, with driver’s licenses and identification cards meeting the federal standard. Not long after, SCDMV started accepting identity documents for people interested in purchasing the new style of license or ID. The IDs won’t be needed to drive, vote or access benefits such as Social Security. And if you have a valid U.S. passport, military ID or another form of federal identification that’s accepted to pass airport security, you may still use it instead of changing to a REAL ID, which will be valid for up to eight years.

If you plan on getting a REAL ID, and we think you should, do it now. Procrastinating and putting it off until next week or next month will likely lead to standing in longer lines at the local Department of Motor Vehicles.

Entering 2020, the state had already issued more than one million REAL ID cards, estimating more than 1.6 million people will have one by October.

The new cards are $25, and can be identified by the gold star on the card’s right-hand corner.

Cards are available at all S.C. DMV locations, or online scdmvonline.com.

Unless documents already are on file, to get the card license holders will need: ▪ A government-issued birth certificate or U.S. passport.

▪ Proof of a Social Security number.

▪ Two proofs of a current S.C. address.

▪ Records of any name changes.

The new ID card is not necessary to drive, vote or apply for or to get federal benefits. South Carolinians also will not need the REAL ID card to enter a post office, get services at a hospital or serve on a federal jury or testify in federal court.

The DMV offers a non-REAL ID license, which says on the card, “not for federal identification.”

State officials anticipate about 40 percent of the state’s population that is eligible for a REAL ID will have one by the time the deadline approaches.

The DMV is pulling out all the stops to make it easy and convenient for South Carolinians to get their REAL IDs. According to SCDMV Executive Director Kevin Shwedo, the agency has three mobile offices that will visit every county over the first five months of the year, One of the mobile units will be a the Pearl Moore Basketball Center in Florence on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Moore Center is located at 500 Barnes Street. On Friday, the unit will make a stop at the Darlington County Library on 204 North Main Street.

If you haven’t already made the switch to a new REAL ID license in South Carolina, there’s no better time that the present.

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A superstitious start to the new year If you buy into all the New Year superstitions mumbo-jumbo, it might be wise to steer clear of a certain newspaper editor during 2020.

Having more to do with my taste buds and stomach than with superstitions and luck, I adhered to the custom of eating more than my fair share of the southern grub associated with the first day of the year – hog jowls, black-eyed peas, collard greens and cornbread.

Considering this, I should have no money worries, as all my financial bases should be covered for the coming 12 months.

Beyond that, things may get a little iffy.

I did not eat lobster or chicken, both of which are supposed to bring bad luck. Eating herring on New Year’s is said to bring good luck, but that didn’t happen. We’ll call this one a wash.

It’s said that crying on New Year's Day can set a year of sadness in motion.

Bob Sloan Editor

Darn those onions!

Apparently, you are not supposed to wash clothes on New Year’s Day. The hamper was full, so I did what I normally do and loaded the washing machine. This does not bode well for someone in my life, as that person will be washed away. I also washed dishes by the way, which means double trouble.

I broke a plate, crystal in fact. No explanation for this one is necessary. Broken things are never a good omen. At least it wasn’t a mirror.

I swept the dirt, dust, and dog hair from the floor, and apparently all my good luck with it.

At midnight I was sound asleep. Sorry about that, Ryan Seacrest and Carson

Daly, maybe next year.

There was no kiss from my honey. I did not eat 12 grapes. I did not leave the doors open to allow the old year out and welcome in its replacement. It was too dang cold!

Making noise at midnight is supposed to scare evil spirits and omens away? Does snoring count?

Along the same lines, what you do the first hour of the New Year is supposed to be what you do most of the year. It might be a good time for me to invest in a more comfortable pillow.

It's considered bad luck to start the New Year with bare cupboards. They weren’t bare, but I may be eating lots of pasta in 2020 if what was in the cupboard is any indication.

Tradition says not to leave your house until someone enters from the outside first. Didn’t happen, and I had places to go.

Having a wallet filled

with cash on New Year’s is said to be a sign of a prosperous year ahead. Bad news –I had three bucks to my name. Also, you’re not supposed to loan money to begin the year. Good news - I kept my three bucks.

Carrying an empty suitcase around on New Year’s will lead to an adventurous year and lots of traveling, according to superstitions. It will also lead to some silly looks.

Wearing red underwear will bring love in the New Year. For the record, I do not own a pair of red skivvies.

Finally, there are some out there who believe changing your undershirt or underwear on New Year’s Day can cause boils.

Wouldn’t you think it might be the other way around?

Anybody want to let me borrow some ointment?

Contact Editor Bob Sloan at editor@florencenewsjournal.com.

January: Our opportunity to change Change is in the air. The evidence is everywhere.

January is the one month of the year when society goes easy on us when we try to change.

Optimism reigns. Our resolutions reveal our best intentions - the things we'd like to do, know we should do, and resolve to once and for all really do.

Self-honesty is at its peak.

January is the month we tell

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ourselves the truth -that if we continue to do the same things over and over again, we’re going to continue to get the same results. January is the month we admit we don’t like those results and are willing to make changes.

We realize, perhaps for the first time in a year, that no matter how badly we did it in the past, we’re free to cut loose and start over. We have a fresh chance to make all those good intentions, become good actions.

January is our excuse to start over. And just in case you leave January and find a pile of broken resolutions lying about, there’s a secret you might want to know. You don’t need

anyone’s permission to start over again! As often as you wish, for the rest of your life!

When it comes to change, it’s always January.

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L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Humbled and grateful to serve the community To the editor, As we look forward to both a new year and the start of a new decade, I want to take a moment to thank every person who has donated to Palmetto Goodwill, shopped in our stores or volunteered their time.

We are proud that 2019 marked our 40th year of operation and that more than 90 cents of every dollar we generate is used to provide job training and employment services to those in need.

The community support we received last year allowed Palmetto Goodwill to have an immense impact, serving over 20,000 individuals (including 1,200 veterans) and helping place more than 4,000 into new jobs.

As Palmetto Goodwill continues to grow and evolve, we are humbled and grateful to be able to serve a greater good, and we remain committed to being a valued provider of education, training and employment services to those in need. On behalf of our dedicated Board of Directors, employees, partner agencies and most importantly, the people we serve, we

thank you. We are truly grateful for your support and contributions and we promise to make 2020 and beyond even more impactful.

Robert Smith President & CEO Palmetto Goodwill Make the choice to accept God in 2020 To the editor, At this time every year we make a determination to do or not to do something that we believe will benefit ourselves as well as others.

This determination is better known as a New Year’s resolution.

Although we make these determinations in sincerity and sometimes in prayer, we fail to keep them. The problem is we don’t have the will or the strength to carry out the decisions we have earnestly made.

One of the most common resolutions that we make is to lose weight.

Have you thought about maybe the problem is not losing weight but that we have lost too much “wait”?

That is waiting on God and depending on Him for the will and strength to succeed in a way that will bring glory to Him and cause us to be

successful.

Isaiah 40:28-31 states: “Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of His understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

We would be wise to make the third verse of a great old hymn, “I am Resolved”, a daily resolution. The verse states, “I am resolved to follow the savior, faithful and true each day; heed what He sayeth, do what He willeth, He is the living way.”

Proverbs 3:6 tells us , “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Jesus says in John 15:5. “without Him we can do nothing.”

The apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 4:13 that “we can do all things through Christ which strengthens

us.”

May we all choose to wait upon the LORD. He will not fail.

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- PALOOZA The Little Gym of Florence hosted a LegoLand winter camp on Friday for youngsters ages 3 to 8. Colorful blocks covered the floor and mats of the gym, allowing little hands to stack and build and create to their heart’s delight.

Far left, Shelby White carefully works to add to her tall stack of blocks.

Top left, a group of youngsters race Lego cars. Bottom left, Jax Floyd uses his blocks to create a Lego zoo.

At top right, Jasmine Massey uses her Legos to host her own birthday tea party. Bottom right, Gavin Shockey ensures that his Lego train is securely connected.

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INDEX 100 ...............................................LEGALS 150 .........................................STATEWIDE 200..........................................ADOPTION 210.............................ANNOUNCEMENTS 215...............................................EVENTS 216..................................................TRIPS 250 ..........................................AUCTIONS 300........................FINANCIAL SERVICES 310 ..........................INTERNET SERVICES 320.....................................INSTRUCTION 350..........................................PERSONAL 375 ........................HEALTH & NUTRITION 400...........................................ANTIQUES 405 ...BEAUTY SALONS/BARBER SHOPS 410..............BOATS/JET SKI & SUPPLIES .

420 .............GARDEN/FARM EQUIPMENT 425......................GUNS & ACCESSORIES 435..................................FARM ANIMALS 440 .............................LOST AND FOUND 450 ...................................MERCHANDISE 452............................................PRODUCE 455 ...................MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 460 ...............................PETS & SUPPLIES 470................................WANTED TO BUY 480.......................................YARD SALES 500 ....................................EMPLOYMENT 510 .................BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 515 ....................................HELP WANTED .

520 ...........................................SERVICES 525........................................CHILD CARE

530 ..................................WORK WANTED 600 ..................APARTMENTS FOR RENT 605 .................................BURIAL SPACES 610..................COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 612 .....................BUSINESSES FOR SALE 615.............................................CONDOS 618 ....................REAL ESTATE SERVICES 620 ..............................HOMES FOR RENT 625 ..............................HOMES FOR SALE 630.................................LAND FOR RENT 632 ...............................LAND FOR LEASE 635 .................................LAND FOR SALE 636 ...................................LAND WANTED 637 .............ACREAGE/FARMS FOR SALE 640 ................MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 645 ................MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 650....................................OFFICE SPACE 660............................RESORT PROPERTY 665............................VACATION/TRAVEL 670 .............................ROOMS FOR RENT 900 ...................................................ATVS 910 ...........................AUTO/BODY PARTS 920 ..................................................CARS 930 ..................................MOTORCYCLES 940.................CAMPER SALES/RENTALS 950...................................................SUVS 960............................................TRAILERS 970 ........... ..................................TRUCKS 980 ..................................................VANS

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Jan 24th at 1 PM. Said property is stored at Storage Rentals of America at 1309 E Howe Springs Rd, Florence, SC 29505.

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DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 508 Hampton Street, Suite 301, Columbia, SC 29201, within

thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the

Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-inEquity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

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COUNTY OF FLORENCE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Case No.: 2019-CP-21-02868 THOMAS AUSTIN MERRILL, Plaintiff, vs. ANTONIO OROZCO, Defendant.

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HERBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at this office, 1831 West Evans Street, Suite 314, Florence, South Carolina 29501, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said Complaint. s/H. Lee Herron H. LEE HERRON The Herron Law Firm 1831 West Evans Street, Ste. 314 Florence, SC 29501 (843) 407-1140 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF October 10, 2019 (1/8,1/15,1/22/20)

SUMMONS AND SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A NO: 2019-CP-21-02667 Ryan H. Hodges, Ashley H. Hodges, Joshua K. Hodges, and Ashley L. Hodges, Plaintiff, vs. Porcha Daniels, Rafael Spears, and all and all persons claiming any right, title, estate interest in or lien upon the real estate described; any unknown adults and those persons who may be in the military services of the United State of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe, whose true name is unknown; any unborn infants or persons under disability being a class designed as Richard Roe, whose true name is unknown, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at

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SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT Pursuant to an execution dated March 28, 2016, and subsequent levy, the Treasurer of Florence County, South Carolina, acting in his official capacity and through the Delinquent Tax Collector of Florence County, South Carolina, offered for sale the real property of Porcha Daniels and Rafael Spears for nonpayment of 2015 and 2016 real property taxes. The property is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying, and being in the County of Florence, State of South Carolina, designated as Tract 2, consisting of 12.22 acres as shown on a “Plat of 2 Tracts located Southeast of Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, being a division of that property shown as Tract No. One on a Plat by A. L. Ervin, C. E., dated November 7, 1947, and described in Deed Book A 398, Page 21. Surveyed for: Tract 1- Wilber Spears, Tract 2- Tisbie Daniels” by Nesbitt Surveying Co., Inc., dated April 7, 2010, and recorded in Florence County Clerk of Court’s Office on November 30, 2012, in Plat Book 100 at Page 208. Said Tract 2 buts and bounds according to said plat as follows: North

by Tract 1 and 50 feet ingress/ egress road; East by property of Darlene Johnson et al; South by property of Addie L. Calcutt and West by property of Larry Allen Miller and Terri L. Lechette, all of which will more fully and at large appear by reference to said plat, which is hereby made, pro tanto, a part and parcel hereof. This being the same property conveyed to Thomas R. Knotts, by Tax Deed, dated and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County on April 25, 2018, in Deed Book 743 at Page 255.

TMS#: 00314-02-044 September 19, 2019 Florence, South Carolina s/CHARLIE J. BLAKE CHARLIE J. BLAKE, ESQUIRE

S.C. Bar No.: 16980 FINKLEA LAW FIRM 814 West Evans Street Florence, SC 29501 Phone: (843) 317-4900 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM It appearing unto the satisfaction of this Court upon reading Plaintiff’s Petition to Appoint Guardian ad Litem Nisi, and Michele Dahl Sturkie, Esquire, Sturkie Law Firm, Post Office Box 2260, Florence, SC 29503, having consented to act as Guardian ad Litem Nisi and to represent the Defendants including all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real property located in Florence County, South Carolina, and designated as TMS#: 00314-02-044 any unknown adults and those persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, all of them being classes designated under the fictitious names of John Doe and Richard Roe, hereinafter referred to as “Defendants,” and that the said Michele Dahl Sturkie, Esquire, is a suitable and competent person to understand and protect the rights and interests of such Defendants and has no interest herein adverse to the interest of said Defendants and is not connected in business with the Plaintiff in this action or with their counsel. IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED that the said Michele Dahl Sturkie, Esquire, Sturkie Law Firm, Posts Office Box 2260, Florence, SC 29503, be and he is hereby designated and appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for said Defendants and she is hereby authorized to appear in and defend such action on behalf of said Defendants and to protect their interests, unless said Defendants, or any of them, shall within thirty (30) days of the service of a copy of this Order upon them, exclusive of the day of service as herein provided, apply to this Court for the appointment of another competent and discreet individual of their choice to serve as Guardian ad Litem for them, for the purposes of this action. Upon the failure of such application, within the specified time, this Order shall automatically become final and absolute.

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Robinson to speak at MLK event

Family Nurse Practitioner James Grzech shares notes with Registered Nurse Kathi McClam.

Grzech and McClam are both on staff at Mercy Medicine Free Clinic, which celebrated its 25th year of serving the needy residents of Florence and Williamsburg counties in 2019.

Treat with care Free clinic begins 26th year of serving the community Patients who are enrolled at Mercy Medicine quickly find that the free clinic’s mission is far more than just to treat the injured and prescribe medicines.

“Caring is a primary part of our mission,” says Executive Director Dr. Wayne Jackson. “We care about our patients and I think that is evident to them once they get to know us.”

The need for the clinic is evident not only in the fact that its doors have been open for a quarter of a century, but in the number of patients it serves. In 2018, the clinic saw 413 individual patients, totaling 2,000 separate visits. In 2019, the clinic treated or referred 156 dental patients for services.

“Here at the clinic our

services are always free,” said Jackson. “If they are a referred to another physician for treatment there may be some cost incurred, but never here at the clinic.”

The clinic, located at 500 S. Coit St., is a not-forprofit organization that operates without any federal and very little state funding, allowing its staff to

share their faith and pray with patients. Funding for the clinic’s nearly $400,000 annual budget comes from corporate and individual contributions as well as grants. Nearly all, or about 97.7 percent, of the clinic’s funding goes directly to patient care.

According to Jackson, See CLINIC, Page 2B

Francis Marion University’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King celebration will be held Thursday, Jan. 16 on FMU’s campus.

The event includes a commemorative candlelight march and a special program of word and music. This y e a r ’ s keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Calvin Robinson Jr., pastor of Trinity ROBINSON Baptist Church in Florence.

The public is invited to participate in both the march and to attend the program.

The march begins at 6:15 p.m. at the Wallace House and covers approximately a half mile to Chapman Auditorium, site of the program.

The program will feature special music by FMU’s Young, Gifted and Blessed Choir and select FMU stu-

dents, and the address by Robinson.

Robinson, a Florence County native, returned to Trinity in 2015 after a successful career in the U.S. Air Force, and as a preacher at churches in Virginia and Connecticut.

Robinson is a graduate of South Carolina State University and its Air Force ROTC program.

Robinson earned a Master of Arts degree in Procurement and Acquisitions Management from Webster University and earned Doctor of Ministry degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg.

Robinson is a powerful advocate for Christian education and has developed curriculum for classes for youth, single adults and married couples.

Robinson and his wife Ann have three adult children, Avril, Angel, and Calvin III.

‘Willie and Holcha’ exhibit continues An in-depth exhibit of the works of Florence native Willie Johnson and his wife, Holcha Krake, continues in the Special Exhibits Gallery at the Florence County Museum.

In 1929, Johnson met Krake, a Danish textile artist.

It was a chance encounter which opened a new chapter

in Johnson’s life, both personally and artistically.

Johnson’s early artworks often evince his shifting nature, reflecting the influences of well established artists and styles of the time.

However, after their marriage in 1930, Holcha became a See EXHIBIT, Page 2B

Five honored with Pillars of Professionalism Awards Five McLeod physicians were honored with the Pillars of Professionalism Awards during a ceremony at the McLeod Pavilion Conference Center. The annual event recognizes those physicians who reflect the highest values in professional excellence.

The honorees included Dr. Howard Farrell, Dr. Bill Edwards, Dr. Lawrence Chewning, Dr. John Browning, and Dr. Marwan Elya.

The intent of the Pillars of Professionalism is to symbolize the ideas that can effect change in the level of physician service excel-

lence in healthcare. The capstone of this structure is value. Supporting that capstone are five columns of excellence – Educator, Enthusiastic, Ethical, Efficient and Efficacious.

These pillars rest on the solid foundation of Emotional Intelligence.

Farrell received the Educator – Mentor Award. This pillar reflects a teacher whose goal is helping others succeed. Dr. Shawn McKay presented this award to Farrell, his colleague with Florence Ears, Nose and Throat.

The Enthusiastic – Joy of Medicine Award was presented to Edwards by his physician partner, Dr. Rakesh Chokshi. This honor is presented to a leader who infects others with excitement and energy about providing healthcare. Dr. Edwards practices as part of McLeod Spine Center.

Chewning was recognized with the Ethical – Do the Right Thing Award by Dr. Mark Reynolds, chief of staff for McLeod Regional Medical Center. The Ethical Pillar represents a trusted and respected steward who bal-

ances the needs of the patient with resources to treat their illness. Chewning retired this fall following 38 years on medical staff as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

The Efficient – Value in Medicine Award was given to Browning who displays the attributes of being an agile decision maker who can create simplicity out of complexity.

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about 19 percent of its funding comes from the United Way of Florence County.

The clinic does have a small paid staff, including a core group of family nurse practitioners and registered nurses.

Jackson said the clinic would not be able to operate or offer the services it does without the assistance and in-kind services of local medical facilities – McLeod Regional Medical Center, MUSC Health-Flo-

rence Medical Center, and HopeHealth.

“Every year they provide us with thousands of dollars in in-kind services such as x-rays, lab work, and diagnostics,” said Jackson.

“We could not do what we do without those partnerships.”

Jackson explained that by offering services to the clinic, the medical facilities are hoping to cut down on the number of non-insured patients seeking treatment at local emergency rooms.

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“It’s kind of a win-win situation,” said Jackson.

The partnerships with the local medical centers allow the clinic to be a teaching platform for resident physicians.

Through another partnership with Francis Marion University nursing students and nurse practitioner students do their rotations at the clinic.

The clinic also relies heavily on volunteers. Its 130 volunteers logged in nearly 4,500 hours in 2018.

Mercy Medicine serves both Florence and Williamsburg counties. It offers free medical assistance to low income, uninsured adults without healthcare benefits.

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In addition to its medical services, the clinic also offers its patients free medications through WellVista.

Jackson pointed out that the clinic also offers dental services, with three volunteer dentists seeing patients three or four times a month.

Family Nurse Practitioner James Grzech has worked at the clinic for several years. He said patients who graduate out of the clinic (can no longer qualify because the get social security and Medicaid) are saddened and disappointed when they have to go.”

“Over time we form attachments with our patients,” said Grzech.

“Unlike doctors who work in their own practice, we have the luxury of time. We don’t have to rush patients in and out. We get to know them and they get to know us.”

Grzech recalled one patient, a lady who had been treated at the clinic for severe back problems.

He said she was distraught when finding out that she could no longer come to the clinic.

“It’s not just about the medicine and the treatment,” said Grzech. “It’s about knowing that someone really does care.”

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Specialists.

Dr. C. Dale Lusk, Chief Medical Officer for McLeod Health, opened the program with a welcome, followed by an invocation by Rob Colones, president of McLeod Health.

In his closing remarks, Robertson said, “It is impor-

tant to always celebrate our values, and this group of physician honorees exhibit those values for which they were recognized. These pillars serve as the guideposts that lead to medical excellence. We congratulate them on this distinguished honor.”

Krake which have recently been acquired. The exhibition explores the mutual influence between these artists and invites a deeper interpretation of both John-

son and Krakes’s work in the context of their relationship.

“Willie and Holcha” will be on display through May 17. For information, visit www.flocomuseum.org.

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distinction to Browning, his colleague in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Browning serves patients as part of McLeod OBGYN Associates.

Dr. Elya received the Efficacious – Outstanding Outcomes Award from Dr. Vinod Jona, vice chief of Medical

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Patients must first meet certain criteria before being seen and agree to continue to be treated only at the clinic.

To become patient at the clinic, a person must be a resident of Florence or Williamsburg counties; have an income no more than twice the federal poverty level of $12,500; not have Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits or adequate private health insurance; and complete an application during eligibility screenings on Monday mornings from 8:30 to 11 a.m. It takes about four days for a patient tot be enrolled and seen by a doctor.

Staff for McLeod Regional Medical Center. This pillar reflects a knowledgeable and skilled surveyor of risk management and advocate of coordinated care. Elya cares for patients as an Intensivist at McLeod Regional Medical Center as part of McLeod Critical Care

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LEN to conduct traffic safety checkpoints The Twelfth Circuit Law Enforcement Network will conduct traffic safety checkpoints at various locations in Florence and Marion Counties during the month of January.

The focus of the operations is the detection of impaired drivers and the prevention of motor vehicle accidents.

The Twelfth Circuit Law Enforcement Network consists of all law enforcement agencies in Florence and Marion counties, the Twelfth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and State Constables. The LEN is sponsored through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

For the ninth year in a row, Florence County Sheriff’s Office is the host agency for LEN Operations.

Credit report workshop at library The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library, in partnership with South Carolina Legal Services, will host a program on credit reports on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In this free informational session, attendees will learn the basics of credit reports, how to obtain free credit reports, and how to improve credit worthiness. Common myths will be debunked and attendees will learn how to keep their information safe from identity thieves.

The library is located at 509 South Dargan St. For more information and to register for this program, please call (843) 413-7074, or visit www.florencelibrary.org.

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Thousands of high school basketball fans turned out Dec. 26-28 to take in all the action in the 35th annual Pepsi Carolina Classic at the Florence Center. North Augusta walked away with the championship trophy in the three-day tournament, defeating Lee Central 5442 in the classic. The Yellow Jackets defeated West Florence and South Florence in advancing to the title game. South Florence defeated Marion 68-65 in the third place game, Darlington topped West Florence 63-41 in the fifth place game and Hartsville downed Wilson 38-36 in overtime to win the seventh place consolation game. At left, Tre’Quan Scott (23) of Darlington drives to the basket against Marion in the first round. At center, Wilson Head coach Derrick McQueen talks strategy with his players during a time out. At right, South Florence’s Justice Jackson (0) powers his way through defenders on his way to a layup.

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Hot-shooting CSU takes down FMU Columbus State University shot 55.7 from the floor, including 16 of 32 shots from behind the three-point arc, to register a 103-76 Peach Belt Conference victory over Francis Marion Saturday afternoon in men’s basketball action.

It was the first conference loss of the season for Francis Marion (3-7, 2-1).

The Patriots play at USC Aiken Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., before returning home to host Lander University on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. as FMU will hold a 4-for-$4 promotion.

Junior Keith Matthews, sophomore Winston Hill, and freshman Jamal Edmonson scored 13 points each to lead FMU. Hill pulled down seven rebounds. Edmonson’s point and rebound totals were both career

highs in his most extensive action of his first year. Junior Kendall Wall added 10 points and seven rebounds.

Jalen Thomas paced Columbus State (6-5, 1-2) with 20 points, while Bryant Givens scored 19. Each of them connected on four three-pointers.

FMU took an early 6-5 lead after a three-pointer by senior guard Douglas Dwight. CSU answered with seven straight points to take the lead for good. The Cougars outscored Francis Marion 23-9 the remainder of the half to forge a 52-29 halftime advantage.

The margin never dipped below 21 points during the second half.

The Patriots shot 39.0 percent from the floor for the game and made 12 of 19 free throws.

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