Rec notes -- Dec. 9, 2011

Want to learn the sport of volleyball? Give it a spin with the KC Recreation Instructional Volleyball League for girls ages 8 and older.

KC educators receive NB certification/recertification

Eleven Kershaw County educators -- three first-time applicants and eight renewals -- have earned the highest credential available in the teaching profession, bringing the current total number of district employees who are National Board certified (NBC) to 139.

Pet talk for Dec. 9, 2011

Unlike their barnyard brethren, pot-bellied pigs are commonly found as pampered pets living indoors with their owners these days. Native to the country of Vietnam, a full grown potbellied pig averages roughly around 120 to 150 pounds.

Doris Waller

Doris Elizabeth Coe Waller died Friday, Dec. 2. She was the daughter of Flagler Coe and Bessie Richardson Coe. She was born in Darlington Co., SC. She was a member of the First Church of Love, Faith and Deliverance Church in Philadelphia, Pa.

Vera Lee Long

A memorial service for Vera Lee Nunnery Long, 86 of Columbia was held 10:00 am Thursday December 08, 2011 at Wildewood Downs officiated by Dr. George Crow, III. Burial will be held at later date in Winston-Salem, NC. The family received friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Northeast Presbyterian Church, 601 Polo Rd. Columbia, SC 29223 or to a charity of one's choice. Kornegay & Moseley Funeral Home & Cremation Service is in charge.

John H. Legrand

John Henry Legrand was born on January 12, 1919 in Mt. Gilead, N.C. and entered into eternal life on November 17, 2011 in Stanford, Conn. John married Ruth Watkins at an early age and they moved to Stanford, Conn. From that union they had two sons, Thomas J. Legrand and Anthony Legrand. His wife and two sons all preceded him in death along with one grandson, Thomas J. Legrand, Jr. Additionally, three brothers; James Legrand, Wyatte, and Kenly Legrand and two sisters: Rose Curry and Josephine Bentley all preceded him in death.

Support of disabled veterans

The Ladies VFW Auxiliary, Post 5928, would like to thank the businesses that allowed us to collect donations for disabled veterans at the Tucker Center Long Term Care, Veterans Hospital, Columbia.

Camden Community Concert Band to perform Sunday

The Camden Community Concert Band (CCCB) will present its annual Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Performing Arts Center at Camden High School. Children are encouraged to attend as Santa Claus will be making an appearance. Come and enjoy some Christmas favorites and a few surprises! Admission is free. New band member Alyssa Robinson is pictured as she practices her flute in preparation for Sunday's concert. The CCCB is under the direction on conductor Pat Wylie and associate conductor Robert Wertz. This concert will mark the band's 31st annual holiday concert.

Boykin Christmas Parade fired up for second shotgun wedding

When Deirdra Young and Jody Atkinson, longtime sweethearts, heard broadcaster Dave McIntosh on KOOL 102.7 FM announce that the Shotgun Wedding Committee was looking for volunteers to be married during the annual Boykin Country Christmas Parade, Deirdra shouted, "That's us!"

Bronze Star salute

U.S. Army Chaplain Jerry Johnson (right), son of Gerald and Carolyn Johnson of Cassatt, has been awarded the Bronze Star for his work while deployed to Afghanistan for his second tour of duty. Making the presentation was Capt. Wes Cannon. Johnson, who is stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y., was also awarded the Bronze Star after his first tour. He and his wife, Carrie, have four sons, Bradley, Jeremy, Tommy and Jimmy.

For the Record -- Dec. 7, 2011

Real estate transactions

Sidewalk Survey -- Dec. 7, 2011

Junie B. Jones comes to FAC

Barbara Park's irrepressible child heroine, Junie B. Jones, has made it to first grade and she'll be bringing all her brassy humor to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. Presented by Columbia Children's Theatre (CCT), this hilarious holiday show is sure to be a huge hit with children of all ages. Tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased by calling the FAC Box Office at 425-7676 or on line at www.fineartscenter.org. The FAC Children's Series is sponsored by Modern Turf.

Camden First Church of the Nazarene to host community Christmas concert

A community Christmas concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday featuring Lindsay Huggins at Camden First Church of the Nazarene, 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway. A love offering will be accepted, and a nursery will be provided. For more information, contact the Rev. David Snodgrass, pastor, at 432-3750. The community is invited to enjoy this sound of the season. Huggins has a deep-rooted passion for Southern/Country Gospel and won the 2007 National Quartet Convention's solo talent contest. This afforded her the opportunity to sing in a feature appearance on the main stage at the final concert of ...

KCSO Deputy of the Year

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) Deputy Tracey "Tick" Wilson has been named the 2011 winner of the W. Roger Latham Deputy of the Year Award.

Species statistics are good news for South Carolina’s standings

By Austin Jenkins

Carolina Cup-date on ticket sales

Even though the Carolina Cup is more than a month away, reserved parking spaces are selling at a brisk pace.

Royals AAU teams list tryout dates

The Royals AAU youth basketball teams will host tryouts in both Camden and Bishopville for its boys and girls' teams.

Carolina Cup tickets now on sale

Invitations for the Carolina Cup steeplechase races were sent out to those on the organization's mailing list last Friday. And tickets and parking spaces for the event are now on sale.