Pendleton Pride In Motion

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Ed Kirkley reported that there were approximately 40 people in attendance including the PHS ROTC and Dana from Keep America Beautiful

Approximately 30 volunteers worked to get our town cleaned up for Spring.

Thank you to all the volunteers of the Pendleton Garden Club for their hard work on the Masonic Courtyard. It really looks beautiful!

Press Release by Pete Pillow, Public Information Associate - Office of Communications South Carolina Department of Education

November 12, 2010 / State Board of Education Volunteer Awards 2010

State Board of Education to recognize service by exceptional public
school volunteers

COLUMBIA - Twenty-one individuals and organizations are being
recognized for their contributions to South Carolina's public
education system.

The State Board of Education will honor these volunteers at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, November 17 at Gibson Commons, located at 140 Gibson Commons
in Lexington, SC 29072.

"Our honorees have affected the lives of hundreds of students," said
State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex. "It's inspirational to hear
these stories, where adults have worked with students to produce
positive relationships for everyone involved. The rewards are
tremendous for all."

The annual Volunteer Awards are authorized by the Education Improvement
Act of 1984 and are designed to honor the time, energy, talents and
other resources contributed to South Carolina public schools.

The awards honor significant contributions made by four categories of
recipients: businesses, civic organizations, individuals and school
improvement councils. Candidates are nominated by school districts
across the state.

Criteria for selection include promoting student achievement, enhancing
school-community relations, strengthening school or district resources,
encouraging a positive climate and promoting teacher effectiveness.
The 2010 winners, selected from a statewide panel of judges, are:

Businesses
Michelin North America, Sandy Springs Plant, Anderson School District Four
Williams and Fudge, Inc., Rock Hill School District Three
SEW Eurodrive, Spartanburg School District Five
Crystal Pools - Dean and Ali Felschow, Richland School DistrictTwo

Civic Organizations
Eastminster Presbyterian Church CHAMPS - Eastminster, RichlandSchool District One
Mary Black Foundation, Spartanburg County School District Four
D.A.D.s Club (Dads Always Dedicated Club), Berkeley CountySchool District
Foothills AmeriCorps, Spartanburg School District One

Individuals
Robert Ford, Dorchester School District Two
James Frye, Charleston County School District
Mrs. Jean Nelson, Berkeley County School District
Robert Schulz, Richland School District Two
LTC Justin F. Blum, Marlboro County School District
David Downie, III, School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties
Douglas Hursey, Anderson School District Four
Mrs. Darlene Ledwell, Rock Hill School District Three
Ms. Mary Joseph, Charleston County School District
Ms. Mindy McCormick, Dorchester District Two
Ms. Deanie Shonka, Richland Two
Mrs. Patricia Kay Walters, Berkeley County School District

School Improvement Council
The Children's School at Sylvia Circle, Rock Hill School District Three

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Holding Award -
Denise Bauld- Senator Graham's Office, Scott Ward - PPIM Chairman, Julia Frazier - Pendleton BiLo

Others L to R: Mary Jo Craig, Nancy Hellams, Tom Vegod, Greg Bauld, Powell Hickman,
Herman Login, Ruth Lambert, Lamar Dukes and Douglas McClathy

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Thank you to all the Sponsors, Town of Pendleton, Duke Energy and the Town of Clemson

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Mayor Hayes presented Mary Jo Craig, with Pendleton Pride In Motion, with a Proclamation supporting November 18, 2010, Great American Smokeout.

The Student of the Month for January is Katie Price. Katie is a member of both the National Honor Society and the National English Honor Society. She is also a member of the Health Occupations Students of America Club and the Beta Club. She is a member of the Renaissance Team and the Athena service organization.
She has been named a USC Aiken Scholar and has been on the honor roll since 9th grade. She is in the top 10% of her class academically.
She plays varsity softball and is a varsity cheerleader.

Katie is the daughter of Dale and Roxanne Price.

The student of the month for February is Morgan Gilmer. She too is a member of the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society and the Beta Club. She has been named an AP scholar and has been named to the Distinguished Honor Roll. She has participated in Junior Leadership Anderson and has been a Palmetto Fellow candidate. She too is ranked in the top 10% of her class.
Morgan has also served as freshman class treasurer, sophomore class president and student body vice-president.
She has been the team captain of the girl's soccer team for the last two years and in 2010 was awarded both the varsity soccer girl's academic award and best offensive player award. In addition she has been the school mascot for two years and was the runner-up to Miss Junior in the Miss Landmark Pageant.

She is the daughter of Brian and Michelle Gilmer.

The Student of the Month for December is Clinton Blanding. Clinton is a member of the Student Council and the Senior Class President. He is a member of the Renaissance Club, the Beta Club and the prom committee. He is on the Distinguished Honor Roll and he is a member of the track team.
He is an active member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Townville and works at Bi-Lo in Clemson.
Clinton is the son of Bertha Whitner of Townville.

The Student of the Month for November is Taylor Ashley Morton. Taylor serves as the president of the National Honor Society and is a member of the National English Honor Society and the Beta Club. She has been a member of the Pride of Pendleton Marching Band for six years, winning the state 2A state marching band championship in 2009 and 2010.

Taylor has participated in the Poetry Out Loud Contest the past two years where she excelled at the state level and was named region champion. She has also been a finalist in the area science Fair for the past eight years.

She is the daughter of Richard and Mickie Morton.

The Student of the Month for October is Troy Dobbins. Troy has been an active member of the FFA and is the secretary for the South Carolina FFA. He has received the FFA Regional Star Farmer Award and is the state winner of both the FFA Dairy Proficiency Award and the Extemporaneous Speaking award. He was a delegate for South Carolina at the National FFA Convention.
He was a member of the state winning nursery/landscape and Livestock teams. He has been a Public Speaking Regional Winner, a Nominating Committee member and a Junior Scholar. He is a member of the National Beta Club, the National Honor Society and the National English Honor Society. He is also a member of the National Holstein Association, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the National Rifle Association.
He has played varsity football, receiving both the Coaches Award and Academic Award and has wrestled for the varsity team as well.

Troy is a volunteer firefighter/EMS worker and is a dairy farm assistant.

He is the son of Tom and Kathy Dobbins of Townville.

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The Student of the Month for September is Mackenzie Mullikin. Mackenzie has been a starter on the varsity soccer team since 9th grade. She currently serves as president of the Future Farmers of America Chapter and will represent them at the National FFA Convention as the state winning prepared public speaker. She is also a member of the state winning horticulture team.
She has participated in Palmetto Girl's State, Student Council, Beta Club, Athena, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Junior Leadership Anderson.
Mackenzie has participated in the Salkehatchie Summer Service program through Pendleton United Methodist Church. She is also a part of the Clemson Area Protocol School, participates in recreational softball and coaches the 8 and under soccer team at the Pendleton Recreation Association.

She is the daughter of Jerry and Mary Ellen Mullikin.

Diabetes Management Program
July 10, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.
New Holly Light Missionary Baptist Church 6300 Hwy 187 Anderson, SC 29621
864-646-8279 Google Map to New Holly Light

For more information contact Powell Hickman 864-376-4219

Health and Heritage Walking Trail: A map of the three Health and Heritage walking trails in Pendleton, SC with icons representing locations of businesses, historic sites, and government buildings.

The Annual Health and Heritage Walk is presenting Family Fun Day! Come
exercise and celebrate the African American history of Pendleton on
Saturday April 17, 2010. This free event starts at 10:00am and will
include a 2 mile walk which will start promptly at 10:30am. The walk will
begin at the Keese Barn (203 West Queen Street - Downtown Pendleton) . It
will continue along the African American Heritage Walking Trail by the
historic Silver Springs Church. Free t-shirts and water bottles for the
first 150 participants, so get there by 10:00am.

Members of the PPIM Board, Tom Vegod, Mary Jo Craig welcome during the July/Aug Meeting the newest Board Member and newly named Treasurer, Doug Hursey to the Executive Committee.

Jo McConnell is the former Chairman of Pendleton Pride In Motion and recently retired from her position as Event Coordinator for the Pendleton District Commission. PPIM presented her with a beautiful Manger Scene to go with her collection as well as a box of retirement necessities compiled and presented by Scott Ward.