AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY

Our Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce held its monthly breakfast Feb. 11 at Radius Church.

Prisma Health President and CEO Mark O’Halla spoke on health care trends and how the hospital is finding better opportunities to serve the people of South Carolina. Whitnel Jeffcoat of the American Cancer Society was recognized as Ambassador of the Month.

Hundreds gathered on Valentine’s Day at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church for the 3rd annual Celebrity Breakfast sponsored by The Courage Center. The center, begun by Scotty and Susan Mills, focuses on the care and rehabilitation of those affected by drug abuse. Videos of the youth and family services offered by the center were shown. /emceeing the event was Dominic Brown of WIS-TV. Featured presenter was Darryl Stawberry. Closing speakers were board member and recovery coach Randy Rush and Board Chair Dr. Pam Imm.

The Courage Center would appreciate an donation to help with their recovery program. You may mail to The Courage Center, 860 Park Rd., Lexington SC 29072.

Executive Director Adrienne Bellinger reports more than 525 attendees with $80,000 in donations and more to be counted.

Anne Bull reports that the Chris Myers Children’s Place is looking for new directors to replace June Fusco and Carol Perrin, who are leaving June 1. The community appreciates the time, generosity and love these ladies have given to families in need for the past 8 years.

The Chris Myers Children Place provides transitional housing for children and their mothers. Volunteers work with each individual and family to help them learn positive behaviors and life skills to prepare for successful family life. If you know someone who is interested, call 803-348-6348.

Look out! Craft Axe Throwing plans to open at the end of the month at 101 E. Main, Lexington, next to Craig Reagin Clothiers.

“Pack the Pantry” to benefit Mission Lexington March 7, 1-5 pm. Local bands will entertain you while you help stock the shelves with your donations to feed the hungry. It’s at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington.

Linda Griffith says

members of Unit 7 of the American Legion Auxiliary have been sprucing up the Legion Hut to get ready for a visit from the national president on March 2. Veterans are invited to drop in 3-5 pm to greet President Nicole Clapp from Iowa. The SC department’s president, Barbara Sinner, a member of Unit 7, and her husband, are both veterans.

Valentine anniversaries include:

Angela and Randy Halfacre celebrated their 50th with an extended trip to Edisto Island. They were wed in Columbia on a weekend and had to return to class on Monday at USC. Their children honored them with a dinner at a local restaurant.

Lana and Chuck McCurry celebrated their 47th Feb. 17 with a trip to Destin, Fla.

Brenda and Larry Keisler celebrated their 56th anniversary on Valentine’s Day. Being the good chef he is, Larry prepared a steak and lobster dinner for their enjoyment.

Happy birthday to Peggy Sox, Jackie Mayers, Lovey Kempf, Olivia Jordan, Sarah Martin, Cathy Mathias, Steven Schmitz, Rick Wessinger, Jamie Early, Eddie Howard, Ellie Mintz, Brad Morgan, Lee Strock, Gray Gounaud, Kathy Hinkle, Michelle Lester, Meg Niblock, Kyle Rouillard, Patti Ruff, Jill Vickers, Ford Williams, Liz Bryson, Glenn Neeley, Mikel Williams, Trent Brittingham, Carly Harmon, Abby Busbee, Kathy Mackintosh, Dolly Scircle, Niane Szalwinski, Lauren Griffin, Haines Hargrett, Beverly Kyzer, Ken Mathews, Brooke Perry, Murray Price, Kacey Looney, Cyn Taylor, Emily Wright, Corky Richardson, Joan Sanders, John Testruth, Emma Wingard, Stan Minemier, Lisa M.Sox, and Joanne Clark.

Don’t forget the Lexington County Museum gala this Saturday celebrating the museum’s 50th anniversary. It’s at 6 pm at the Lexington Municiall Complex. You can still come and just pay at the door!

We all need to pause and remember the family of little Faye Swetlik, whose tragic death has shocked and saddened our entire community, not to mention the state and the nation. Thoughts of love, support and comfort are extended to them at this time.