Town Hall Closing Wednesday for New Years Day !

NEW YEAR’S CLOSINGS - Town Hall will be closing at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 and be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Regular office hours resume Friday, January 2, at 8:00 AM. See you next year!

This Weekend in Blythewood December 18th, 19th & 20th

Thanks to the Town of Blythewood, the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce and their many helpers and sponsors for putting on the 19th Annual Blythewood Christmas Parade.  The faces of the children watching the parade told it all!  It is the season for making memories!

This Weekend in Blythewood December 18th, 19th & 20th Thanks to the Town of Blythewood, the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce and their many helpers and sponsors for putting on the 19th Annual Blythewood Christmas Parade.  The faces of the children watching the parade told it all!  It is the season for making memories! Don't forget that the  Blythewood Historical Society has Bethel Baptist Church Commemorative ornaments for sale at the Nord House on McNulty Rd.  You can also purchase Harold Branham's holiday cards there as well as copies of the Blythewood Scrapbook which makes a great present.   If you haven't been in the Blythewood Art Center/Visitors' Center now is a great time to drop by and find that special gift.  Hours are Tuesday -Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 550-9323. Now you know..In December 1985, Trinity United Methodist Church held the first Blythewood Christmas Tree Lighting.  Trinity hosted the event with all the other churches in Blythewood participating. A huge Thank You... to the Town of Blythewood for sponsoring the Blythewood Christmas Parade.  The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce along with many helpers coordinated the parade with so many behind the scene details. A big thank you to Kitty Kelly and Chris Keefer and the parade committee who put in many hours getting it organized and set up. Plus we can't thank  the Blythewood  Chamber, Digital Bridge and Petsmart enough for donating  2000 stuffed animals to give to  the children who came to the Christmas Parade. I can tell you first hand that the kids were thrilled with their new stuffed animals. And thanks to the largest and greatest crowd ever to the 19th annual Blythewood  Christmas Parade. Our Town Hall Intern/Reporter writes... Blythewood High School student, Daniel Malkiewicz recently conducted a community service project addressing hunger in our schools. Daniel provided holiday meals to four families at Blythewood High School, and two to Westwood High School families. “It feels good to know that you provided a meal to someone less fortunate than you,” said Daniel. With help from Food Lion of Blythewood and God’s Storehouse of Columbia, Daniel was able to make a difference in the community. “I couldn’t have done it without the supporting cast of the Town of Blythewood staff, Smiley Tynes of God’s Storehouse, and Food Lion of Blythewood. All of them made it possible for me to make a difference,” said Daniel.  Mark Your Calendar Blythewood High School will present             A Christmas Carol at the Farm in Ridgeway, Thursday and Friday, December 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 and can be picked up at the school.  Seating is limited so get your tickets early. New Year's Day Hike at Camp Discovery in Blythewood, January 1, 2015 Kids of all ages are welcome to take a nature hike led by members of the Midlands Master Naturalist Association.  The event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 12.  A donation of $10 per family is suggested.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Dress warmly, bring a water bottle and we'll make trail mix together before the walk, with hot cocoa afterwards.  Register in advance by calling Sara Green at 609-4778 or email sara@scwf.org. Celebrate the New Year with Family, Friends, Food and Fireworks on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at Doko Meadows Park. A wonderful way for families and friends to celebrate the beginning of the new year.  Special musical performances will be provided by Don Russo and Freeway Music. Food and beverage vendors include Scotty's, Doko Smoke and Chuggers. Come out for a fun filled night and watch the fireworks with family and Blythewood friends!  Town Hall will be closed Wednesday, December 24-December 26.  We will re- opened on Monday, December 29, at 8:00. Congratulations to Coach Rodney Summers for being awarded the State's Football Coach of the Year!  Go Redhawks! You know you are in a great School District when the schools are full of hard working teachers and the paper is full of teachers being recognized for their work.  Congratulations to Terri Butts for receiving the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence.  Also  to Jennifer Barnes who is one of three finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching from the state of South Carolina:  To Gina Taylor from Blythewood High School for being named the S.C. Art Education Secondary Art Teacher of the Year and to Dr. Heidi Mills and Tim O'Keefe for being awarded the 2014 Outstanding Educator in the English Language Arts given by the National Council of Teachers of English. And once again, thanks to the many students in our District for their service projects that help others in need.  Toes and hearts and stomachs  have been warmed by your efforts!

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This Weekend in Blythewood Nov 19th-22nd

The 35th Annual Thanksgiving Souper will be held Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Manor at Doko Meadows.

This Week in Blythewood November 19th, 20th, 21st  & 22nd Come join us for a delicious bowl of hot soup at Doko Manor to support the Women's Shelter Thursday night at 5:30.       Congratulations to: Westwood's recent win over Spring Valley; Blythewood's win over Ridge View; The 4th place Blythewood boys' Cross Country Team; The No. 3 Gamecock Equestrian Team's win; The Miss Westwood winners and all the Bengal Seniors honored at the recent football game. Did You Know?....In 1995, Blythewood held its first Christmas parade.  It took all of ten minutes and consisted of fifteen  Blythewood community members, a mule pulling a gold cart, and a red truck This happy, thankful group went down Wilson Boulevard to the Post Office. Harold Branham painted a great picture of this first parade.  Who started the parade and why?  If you know the answer, email kellym@townofblythewoodsc.gov to receive a treat from Town Hall.  Mark Your Calendar The 35th Annual Thanksgiving Souper will be held Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Manor at Doko Meadows.  Chick-fil-A will sponsor the event and with a minimum donation of $2 guests will receive a Chick-fil-A food coupon and a delicious bowl of chicken soup.  Proceeds from the "souper" benefit the many programs within the Women's Shelter, such as helping women find temporary emergency shelter, education, employment, family reunification, legal and medical services.  Come out and support a good cause! Camp Discovery is hosting Giving Nature A try (GNAT) program for ages 3 to 6 on Friday, November 21. Parents and kids will have hands on activities, a nature walk, songs and stories as they learn about "A Long Winter's Nap". The program is $8 per child and $5 for siblings.  For more information or to register, call 754-2008 or go on-line to www.campdiscoverysc.org. The Blythewood Area Ministers Association invites everyone to the annual Blythewood Community Thanksgiving Service for Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.  Trinity UMC will host this service and their new pastor, Rev. Nels Ledwell, will deliver the message. Westwood High Theatre Program will host a Winter Fine Arts Camp for ages 5-12 on Saturday, December 6th. from 9 to 12.  There will be lessons in dance, theatre, musical theatre and crafts.  The cost is $35 per child with a $5 discount for each sibling.  Bring a lunch and join in the fun.  For more information and to register before November 25, contact Dr. Anne Richardson at 691-4049 ext. 36703 or email her at arichard@richland2.org.    Blythewood High School will host a Fine Arts Festival Sunday, December 7 from 1 to 4 pm. Admission to the Craft Fair is free.  Performance tickets are $3 per person or 3 canned goods. Performance times start at 1:30 and are every half hour until 4.  The proceeds from the Fair will benefit Blythewood's winter service projects. It’s Christmas Parade Time! The Blythewood Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for volunteers to help organize and stage the 2014 Blythewood Christmas Parade.  If you would like to help,  email the Chamber office manager, Kitty Kelly at kitty@blythewoodchamber.com.  This year’s parade is Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 3:00 pm.  For those who would like to participate in or sponsor the parade, please check the Chamber website, www.blythewoodchamber.com, for the applicable forms. Town Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.  Don't forget to come for a bowl of soup at Doko Manor Thursday night  at 5:30 to support the Women's Shelter! Doko Manor is the best deal in town for weddings, family reunions and parties.  Call 754-0501 or go on-lline to www.townofblythewoodsc.gov for booking information.

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Richland County Transportation Penny Program Launches Logo, Brand and Website

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 MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov. 18, 2014

Richland County Transportation Penny Program Launches Logo, Brand and Website

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. – The Transportation Penny program, today officially launched its website and brand identity, symbolized by a logo that highlights the significance of the penny to County residents. The launch of the logo, brand and website was developed in collaboration with County staff and the Transportation Penny program development team.

The logo features a 2012 penny, marking the year in which residents of Richland County passed the Special Sales and Use Tax. The program's brand, Richland Penny, is wrapped around the penny within a silver lining, which is synonymous with the County’s seal. The slogan for the Richland Penny program is Pennies Impacting People.  The penny will positively impact the community through job creation, economic development, quality of life, and connectivity to green spaces for County residents and visitors.

Richland Penny’s website, at www.richlandpenny.com, is designed to educate, inform and involve residents. Features include publicizing public meetings, updating project phases, as well as highlighting the benefits of the program and procurement opportunities. As part of its mission to provide transparency and accountability, the Richland Penny team will post project costs and progress reports to the site.

The Richland Penny team will work closely with the County’s Transportation Department staff to ensure timely delivery of projects with seamless transitions through each phase.   

“This is another step in the right direction in building this program from the ground up.  We look forward to utilizing this website throughout the life of the transportation program to provide accurate project information, small business opportunities, and program transparency to our citizens,” said Rob Perry, transportation director for Richland County. 

ICA Engineering, Brownstone and M.B. Kahn are the engineering and construction management firms spearheading the Richland Penny program team. They will be responsible for ranking projects, managing the program budget and overseeing every phase of each project until completion. Richland County Council approved a five-year contract with the program development team Oct. 28.

The Richland Penny program office is located at 201 Arbor Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29223.  Citizens can also find Richland Penny on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Nicole Smith

Public Involvement Manager
Richland Penny Program

201 Arbor Lake Drive |Columbia, SC 29223

T: 1-844-RC PENNY | M: 803-394-4704 | D: 803-726-6153

www.RichlandPenny.com

This Weekend in Blythewood Nov 13th-15th

This Weekend in Blythewood November 13th, 14th & 15th Thanks to all our Blythewood Veterans!    Now You Know..The answer to last week's question was John Meade Hawley.  His daughter Elizabeth Hawley Gasque Van Exem was S.C.'s first US Congresswoman.  I have not heard this name in Blythewood  and wonder if there are still Hawleys here.  Let me know if you have any information on this family.  Sandra M. and John B. were first to answer the question and will receive a little treat from Town Hall.  Thanks for reading the newsletter!   Did You Know...There is a "1946-1970 and Forever", special edition Bethel-Hanberry High School Yearbook.  The B-HASS President, Larry Griffin, presented a copy to Town Hall as well as the Blythewood Historical Society.  It contains the history of the school with its many classes,  as well as a wonderful tribute to Mrs. Anne Eliza Garrick Hanberry and her staff.  You are welcome to come see it at Town Hall or go by the Historical Society on the corner of McNulty and Main Street.  Blythewood has a rich history with incredible people, many who are still here contributing to life in Blythewood!      Mark Your Calendar Muller Road Middle School will host its 2nd annual Fall Festival, Saturday, November 15, from 9 to 2 p.m.. Join in the fun with face painting, bounce houses, vendors and good food! Blythewood High School is hosting a fund raiser on November 15, 8:30 to 5:30.  Come test drive a new Buick and earn $10 for the school.  BHS will earn $10,000 if we can get 500 people to test drive a new Buick!  BHS is on 10901 Wilson Blvd. Blythewood.  Cally Melody Cooke-McDuffie for more information at 691-4090 ext. 28002. ABOUT THOSE SIGNS: Because a significant number of signs within Blythewood town limits must be brought into conformance with town sign ordinances by 2016, the Town of Blythewood will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 to explain the current sign ordinance requirements, offer guidance for compliance, and hear feedback from affected businesses. The meeting will be held at The Manor at Doko Meadows starting at 6:00 PM. All businesses, organizations, or individuals with an interest in the sign ordinance or signage within the town are invited to attend this meeting. Camp Discovery is hosting Giving Nature A try (GNAT) program for ages 3 to 6 on Friday, November 21. Parents and kids will have hands on activities, a nature walk, songs and stories as they learn about "A Long Winter's Nap". The program is $8 per child and $5 for siblings.  For more information or to register, call 754-2008 or go on-line to www.campdiscoverysc.org. The 35th Annusl Thanksgiving Souper will be held Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Manor at Doko Meadows.  Chick-fil-A will sponsor the event and with a minimum donation of $2 guests will receive a Chick-fil-A food coupon and a delicious bowl of chicken soup.  Proceeds from the "souper" benefit the many programs within the Women's Shelter, such as helping women find temporary emergency shelter, education, employment, family reunification, legal and medical services.  Come out and support a good cause! Westwood High Theatre Program will host a Winter Fine Arts Camp for ages 5-12 on Saturday, December 6th. from 9 to 12.  There will be lessons in dance, theatre, musical theatre and crafts.  The cost is $35 per child with a $5 discount for each sibling.  Bring a lunch and join in the fun.  For more information and to register before November 25, contact Dr. Anne Richardson at 691-4049 ext. 36703 or email her at arichard@richland2.org. Put your coats on walkers!  The November temperatures are dropping.  Doko Manor is the best deal in town for weddings, family reunions and parties.  Call 754-0501 or go on-lline to www.townofblythewoodsc.gov for booking information.