July, 2010

DOOR TO DOOR CENSUS taking began May 1, 2010, and will continue through July. The National participation rate as of April 27, 2010, was 72%. The local rate is around 60%. We need to do better to obtain our share of funding available. Check www.2010census.gov to watch the state and county’s response rates.

The next movie to be shown at “SCREEN ON THE GREEN” will begin at dark on Saturday, July 10, 2010. The movie, which is FREE and open to the public, will be “CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS”.  The Turbeville Recreation Dept. will have refreshments for sale. Bring your chairs and blankets and join in the fun!

Several matters discussed in a meeting between representatives of Waste Management and the Town resulted in the following:

 *The town has been assured that problems within Waste Management which have resulted in service not being up to expectations have now been corrected.  Trash pickup will continue to take place on Wednesday. Anyone experiencing problems with pickup or broken carts should call town hall.

 *Roll carts are now available to small businesses in town at a cost of $16.50 per month.

 *Roll carts are now available for out-of-town residences served by the town water system at a cost of $17.00 per month.

Charges will be added to the monthly water bill. Anyone interested in service should contact town hall at 659-2781.

A limited amount of AMDRO samples are available at Town Hall for fire ant control. To obtain your FREE sample, stop by town hall and complete a brief survey for Clemson Extension.

Community Pharmacy and the Turbeville area would like to welcome Dr. Jennifer Phillips as the newest member of the Community Pharmacy staff. Jennifer received her Pharmacy degree from UNC Chapel Hill and completed her residency in Primary Care at the University of Virginia. She is originally from New Bern, NC, and currently lives in Turbeville with her husband, John, and children, Ellena and William. Stop by Community Pharmacy and welcome Jennifer to town!

The American Red Cross will sponsor an auction at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at the Manning United Methodist Church. Admission is $5.00 per person and food and beverages will be provided. Pearl Fryar, featured on HGTV’S “A Man Named Pearl”, will be present to turn an ordinary bush into a sculpted masterpiece. Auction items include prints, a casino cruise, furniture, golf outings, jewelry, dry cleaning services, groceries and more. To make a donation please contact John Odom at 803-433-2696 or Anthony Mack at 803-435-9310.

Need a Father’s Day gift for that hard-to-shop-for father? Town Hall may be the solution to that problem for the upcoming Father’s Day on June 20, 2010. Caps, mugs, throws, watches and shirts with the town logo are among the items fathers might enjoy. Engraved bricks or dedication of a newly planted tree are also ways to honor fathers.

The Turbeville Recreation Department will host the 5 and 8 year-old Dixie Darlings Sub District Softball Tournament, beginning June 21, 2010. Six district teams will be participating.  The Recreation Department will also host the 7 and 8 year-old AA Machine Pitch District Tournament June 25 and 26, 2010. On Monday, July 5, 2010, Turbeville will host the Dixie Boys 14 year old District Tournament.  For additional information contact Ike Ard at 843-659-3030.

For the 7th year, the Town of Turbeville has been awarded the Tree City USA Award by the SC Forestry Commission. An award presentation will take place at a later council meeting.

The Clarendon Habitat for Humanity is selling bed sheets as a fundraiser. All size sets, from twin through king, cost $30.00 and are 600 thread count material. Colors range from white and ivory to rust, mint, blue, green and lilac. Sheets may be ordered by calling the Chamber of Commerce office at 803-435-4405.

The Fourth of July Parade will be held in New Zion at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 3, 2010, beginning at the store and proceeding to the United Methodist Church and back.  Fireworks will take place at dusk on Sunday at the old Salem ball park behind the store. Come join the fun both days!

An Adult Men’s Softball League will begin the middle of August. Anyone interested in playing should call 843-659-3030.  Join in for the fun and exercise!

The House of Prayer Community Outreach Program is proud to partner with TYA, Inc. and Faith Partners, SC, to provide meals for children ages 0-18, and adults 19 and above, who are mentally or physically challenged. The summer Food Service will be held June 7, 2010, to August 13, 2010 at House of Prayer Baptist Church in the Turbeville Community. Lunch will be provided Monday through Friday between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Arts and crafts and sports will start at 10:00 AM daily at 2272 Pope St. Bible Bowl will be on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. For additional information call 843-659-4979 or 803-464-6507.

RESERVE THE DATE! See our local “stars” shine! On August 21, 2010, at 7:30 PM at the Cypress Center in Manning, local “stars” will vie for the title of best dancer. Proceeds will benefit Clarendon County Habitat for Humanity and the Freewill Baptist Home for Children. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and additional information call 843-687-7774 or 843-222-8689. Check out the website www.clarendoncountydancingwiththestars.com for coverage on the event.

Business Owners: Please remember that business license applications and fees are due on or before June 30, 2010. Letters and applications have been sent to businesses, but may also be picked up at town hall. Please contact town hall at 659-2781 for additional information.

The next meeting of Town Council will be held at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The public is encouraged to attend.

 

For a detailed Calendar of Events, information on the Town’s Recreation Program, and other information, visit the Town’s web site at www.townofturbeville.com. If your organization is hosting a special event and would like to advertise that event “FREE” on the town’s web site and in the monthly newsletter, please contact Pat Goodwin at 659-2781 or 598-2116.                     


2010 Cities Mean Business
Essay Contest Winners


6th Grade Winners
 (L to R) Walker McKenzie, DJ Pappas, Madison Coker


7th Grade Winners
(L to R) Jesse Beasley, Cory Green, Jared Hair

8th Grade Winners
(L to R) Leslie Creech and Dylan Atkinson.  Not Pictured Ellen Parrish



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Park Dedication

 


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