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Social Security Column: Social Security’s ‘triple crown’ of social media
From the stables to the tracks, people across the United States are already talking about this year’s Triple Crown. The three biggest thoroughbred horse races in the nation — the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky; the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland; and the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York — take place in the coming weeks. It has been 34 years since a horse has won all three and taken the U.S. Triple Crown. Social Security h...
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TREE TALK: Sustainable forest management preserves resources for the future
A few weeks ago as I was buying greeting cards I noticed this statement on the backs of several: “This card is made with paper from sustainably managed forests.” What exactly does that mean? Sustainable forest management (SFM) is a complex concept, but essentially its goal is to make certain that the forest resources the world enjoys today will continue to be available in the future. SFM promotes practices that generate timber and non-timbe...
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U.S. Air Force technicians prepare to remove a damaged heater from a HF-55 Sikorski transport helicopter in a field in Ruby. On its way from Florida to Virginia, the heater caught fire and the aircraft had to make a quick landing. — This was published Jan. 25, 1996, in The Cheraw Chronicle.
Remember When — January 1996
U.S. Air Force technicians prepare to remove a damaged heater from a HF-55 Sikorski transport helicopter in a field in Ruby. On its way from Florida to Virginia, the heater caught fire and the aircraft had to make a quick landing. — This was published Jan. 25, 1996, in The Cheraw Chronicle.
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Datebook for May 9, 2013
Datebook Deadline The Cheraw Chronicle and Chesterfield Advertiser is your community newspaper. One of the ways we involve ourselves is by running the events and happenings of the community in our weekly calendar. Send us your event listing no later than noon the Monday prior to publication (Thursday) and we will list your event in the newspaper. There is no charge for most event listings. To list your event, email us at kkissiah@civitas...
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Blake Ravenell, who is diagnosed with autism, sits back and takes a break from coloring as his school day at The Therapy Place comes to a close. Photo by Chloe Gould.
Piecing together a puzzle: Early educational therapy gives autistic children hope
He sits at the edge of a rainbow jigsaw mat in caramel corduroys and a pair of lace-up suede dress shoes. He’s humming a song from earlier in the day and squirming out of his teacher’s arms with a determined smile stretched across his face. “Polar bear, polar bear, what do you hear?” At just 3 1/2 years old, Blake Ravenell reads every word of the picture book — the flamingo, the zebra and the walrus. He kicks his legs a few times and ho...
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The Fantastic Taste
The food was great, the music was “fantastic,” and the weather was perfect for the annual Taste of Cheraw last Thursday evening, April 25. Sponsored each year, since 1994, by the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce, and hosted this year by the Watson family at 143 McIver Street, the event was a huge success, said Phil Powell, executive director for the Chamber. Each year this evening is “greatly anticipated by the community at large,” said...
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Cory Ellen Paul
Anthony, Paul exchange vows
Cory Ellen Anthony of Pendleton, and Bradley Marklin Paul of Rock Hill, were united in marriage on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson with the Reverend John Nieman officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Boggs Anthony of Pendleton. She is a graduate of Pendleton High School and a 2009 graduate of Clemson University. Cory is currently employed as a Purchasing Assistant with JTEKT Koyo Be...
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Datebook for May 2, 2013
Datebook Deadline The Cheraw Chronicle and Chesterfield Advertiser is your community newspaper. One of the ways we involve ourselves is by running the events and happenings of the community in our weekly calendar. Send us your event listing no later than noon the Monday prior to publication (Thursday) and we will list your event in the newspaper. There is no charge for most event listings. To list your event, email us at kkissiah@civitas...
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Cultural Landscape Foundation
TREE TALK: Trees can become sources of refuge and comfort
Recently my dear friend Lindsay Pettus of Lancaster sent me an article from americanforests.org’s magazine titled, “Finding Strength and Solace in a Tree.” It was written by Jeff Kirwan, emeritus professor of forestry at Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources. He is co-author of “Remarkable Trees of Virginia,” which showcases over 100 of the Commonwealth’s largest and oldest trees and those noteworthy for their beauty, historic signif...
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A long list of participants made the Taste of Cheraw a success for guests. Dishes served included everything from Solicitor Jay Hodges' shrimp and grits to piles and piles of shrimp. A local band provided musical entertainment for those who came to get a bite of the best food served in Cheraw. This was published in The Cheraw Chronicle April 26, 2001.
Remember When — April 2001
A long list of participants made the Taste of Cheraw a success for guests. Dishes served included everything from Solicitor Jay Hodges’ shrimp and grits to piles and piles of shrimp. A local band provided musical entertainment for those who came to get a bite of the best food served in Cheraw. — This was published in The Cheraw Chronicle April 26, 2001.
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Social Security Column: Social Security honors all who serve
Every day of the year, Americans across the nation remember friends and family members who have served and sacrificed for their country. Memorial Day is a day when we all come together to honor those who have given their lives in the defense of freedom and the principles we hold dear in this country. May is also National Military Appreciation Month. As we observe Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month, we would like to let members of ...
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Whispers In the Stacks for May
Toddler Talk Research shows that the most important language skills develop by age three. This is a critical time to immerse your child in literacy by sharing books, nursery rhymes, and song. Toddlers love the music of words in story and song. During these early years, it is vital to help your child develop literacy skills through talking, singing, finger rhymes, games, sharing books, and listening to music together. We have resources t...
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