To The Editor:
On May 20, 2014, Dillon Historic School Advocacy (DHSA) met with the Dillon County Board of Education to ask specific questions about this Board’s barring all access to the auditorium of former J.V. Martin Junior High School. Before DHSA left that meeting, Chairman Schafer invited the members to submit any other questions which the Board would answer.
Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Honors J.P. Camp
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The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club members gathered with family, and staff at the PruittHealth – Dillon Nursing Home, formerly known as Pines Nursing Home, to honor Mr. J. P. Camp on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 7 p.m. The beautifully decorated dining hall was the scene of a tribute to Mr. J. P. Camp, the former Director of the Dillon Technology Center.
Remembering
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Recently I read a newspaper (WSJ) article about a practice in some European countries as of yet not exported to our shores.
Letter Carriers Food Drive Is Success
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The 22nd annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive was a big success in Dillon!
Local People Sentenced In Prescription Drug Ring
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United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated that Tracey Lee Rowell, age 41, of Latta, Bobby Lee Scott, age 29, of Dillon, Denise Locklear, 35, of Latta, and Lakisha Marie Clark, age 28, of Dillon, were sentenced in federal court in Columbia, South Carolina, for participating in a Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone, a violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846.
Planter’s Row: Watering Plants
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A good many gardeners in Dillon County haven’t had to worry about it in recent days, but there is more than one way to water the vegetables when skies shower down nothing but sunlight. The watering can, the garden hose, the portable lawn sprinkler, the soaker hose and drip systems will all do the basic job of getting water to where it is needed, but they are not all equally efficient.
“Drip, also called trickle irrigation, requires special equipment, but it is the best method for conserving water. With drip the gardener can replace water lost on a daily basis.
The watering can and garden hose are fine for small gardens. The overhead sprinklers are convenient, but not very water-efficient. On hot, windy days, especially with small droplets, a considerable amount of water is lost to evaporation. Many sprinklers do not provide a uniform application pattern, which makes it necessary to move the sprinkler around to provide adequate overlap.
Oscillating sprinklers apply water more evenly than overhead sprinklers and can be easily adjusted to cover square or rectangular areas.
The soaker hose is an inexpensive, easy watering tool. It conserves water because the flow is directed into the ground near the plant with little loss to runoff or evaporation. Whatever method you use to water your garden, keep in mind that a plant goes through stages of growth when it needs more water.
Education Lottery Has Brought Funds To County
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The South Carolina Education Lottery celebrates its 12th anniversary this year.
Pedestrian Killed
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A pedestrian was killed on June 7th at approximately 11:10 p.m.
Man Charged In Robbery At Bank
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A man has been charged with armed robbery in connection with a robbery at First Bank on East Monroe Street on June 4th, according to a report by the City of Dillon Police Department.
Man Arrested In Latta Shooting
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A man has been arrested in a shooting that occurred in Latta on May, according to the Latta Police Department.