Is your witch’s brew stirring up your fright for the scariest night of the year?

Better shop early for pointed hat, shoes and broom as our sources say there is a short supply on the shelves.

Halloween is a popular time to showcase decorations, costumes and pumpkins, which also are on the short list. Weather has affected the crop.

Churches are holding drive-through Trick or Treats. Check with your church for day and time.

It’s time for scary creatures, witches, spider webs, black cats, ghosts and goblins.

OUR LEXINGTON Chamber offers many learning opportunities like the Mind Your Business educational lunch sessions.

Last week the chamber’s reception room was filled with members anticipating the talk from state Rep. Chris Wooten.

A South Carolina native, Chris entered the US Marine Corps after high school. His reliability and trustworthiness led his selection as part of the elite Marine unit that protected Presidents Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush at the White House.

After leaving the service, Chris became a SC state trooper, where he was picked for the governor’s protection detail.

Chris had always stayed in top physical condition and helped others get in shape as a trainer. He founded BodyShop Athletic in Lexington to help his neighbors enjoy a healthy lifestyle. He also worked as a football coach at Lexington and River Bluff high schools. Chris lives in Lexington with his children, Woods, Carsan and Zuri.

In his talk, it was apparent that Chris has always been conscious of making others feel good about themselves. Even just a friendly”good morning” can set your fellow workers off on a good day.

Chris has been successful due to his care for others and wanting their good health.

THANKS TO Trudy Huffstetler for letting us know that Lexington United Methodist Church held its Holiday Market last Saturday with vendors and lots of food. It was a great opportunity to start holiday shopping.

I was amazed at the number of vendors and the work that had gone into its success. I did a little shopping and indulged the sweets at the bake sale.

ROBIN BOWERS, executive director of Mission Lexington, reports on an upcoming event at Lexington Methodist Church that will benefit Mission Lexington.

It’s a Big Band Dance Oct. 25, 6:30-9:30 pm, in the church’s Wesley Hall with the Charlie Gatch Big Band. Dress is casual. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.missionlexington.org

THE SERTOMA Club of Lexington plans its annual Big Thursday Celebration Oct. 28. Save the date and I’ll have more info next week.

ANNE BULL reports that retired Lexington County Clemson Extension agents Bill Jones and Raymond Boozer were inducted into the Frank Lever Hall of Fame at the Garrison Arena in Anderson. These men have had a positive impact on our county over the years. The awards are well-deserved.

OUR LOCAL Cart-dsahian, Mike Green retrieves wayward shopping carts and returns them to their rightful store owners. At last county, he has returned 109 carts. Thank you, Mike, for your public service.

COMING UP on Oct. 23 is the Hite-Dooley Fall Fundraiser. You can buy pit-cooked BBQ chicken and hash in bulk at 825 Two Notch Rd. from 8 am until they run out. It benefits the Hite-Dooley Building Fund. For info, call Stan Hite at 803-546-2069.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Norene Drafts, Tom Ledbetter, Jordan Adams, Andrew Roland, Beth Carrig, Rose Jophson, Beth Hendrix Jebali, Amy Roof Hoffman, Belina Oxborne, Suzetter Rikard, Ruth Ann Owen, Amy Berry, Anne Howard, LeAnn Miles, Geroge Schneider, Laura Whitehead, BillGalardi, Shirley Meetze, Chris Carter, Chris Harper, Barbara Lowman, Noah Blashka, Gregory Konduros, Ann-Reece Lever, Joel Carter,Mallory Yandle, Terri Brock, Nell Jones, Carol Lide, Meredith Mathews, Joy Moore, Prsche Knight, Kathryn Prickett, Father DiMarco, Sean Gearon, Elaine Moseley, Geroge Pontoon, Cindy Watson, Dot Harrell, Jake Jacobi, Sylvia Woodlief, and Harmon Burkhalter.