AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY

Leprechauns, Shamrocks and lots of green ushered in Lexington’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration Saturday. With “Luck of the Irish,” rain held off as the 2 pm parade made its way down Main Street.

Lexington’s Blowfish, representing Bill Shanahan’s Blowfish baseball team, led off the parade. The Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce was there with President Otis Rawl, grandson Jackson, Sonya Gettys and Adam DeLoache. Our Town Council’s float had Mayor Steve MacDougall and council members Steve Bake, Todd Lyle and daughter Hannah Lyle, Ron Williams and wife Charlotte.

Congressman Joe Wilson and family members waved to onlookers, Ann Farley, Junior Miss Ireland; Tina Guerry, Register of Deeds; and Kristin Stowe, Miss S.C. North America were also in the parade.

There was Irish music and also Irish dancers to entertain the crowd. Many of our emergency services were represented, as well as a dog from the animal shelter.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians joined in the celebration, too. Matt O’Hara was there with his Irish pub float and all geared up for the celebration. It was a fun, Irish day in Lexington.

Lexington’s Race Against Hunger to benefit Mission Lexington (formerly LICS) takes place this Saturday, March 16. The long-standing tradition of the race continues with a new course, beginning and ending at Lexington High School. Choose from the certified 10K, 5K or one mile fun run. Runners, walkers, children and strollers are invited. Proceeds benefit Mission Lexington provide assistance to families in crisis across Lexington County. If you’re not interested in running, there are volunteer opportunities available. Visit www.lrah2019.org to register or get more information.

Sheri Kimball sends us these words of wisdom from Deidre Harmon, president of the Lexington Woman’s Club. “Invest your money wisely while having fun! The club will sponsor its 35th annual golf Tournament March 25 with a noon Shotgun Start. For $250 per twosome, players will enjoy an array of great times, beverages, food, raffles, silent auctions, $2,500 putting contest or win a new vehicle from Herndon Chevrolet for a Hole-in-One.

Proceeds benefit the Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation, which serves our communities by purchasing invaluable equipment and training for K-9 deputies and their handlers, and life-saving vests. For more information, contact Angela Rewis at 803-413-8925 or email angelarewis@gmail.com

Belated happy birthday to “Wiggy” Wessinger, who celebrated her 90th last month with family,

Ann Decell was feted on her 90th birthday at a drop-in Saturday given by her family at Lexington United Methodist Church.

Dorothy Dickert turned 90 recently and celebrated with family and a cake with her picture on it. She won the Michael Mungo Community Service Award in November. Dorothy has volunteered for 9 years at the VA Hospital for 8 hours, 4 days a week .

Happy birthday to Becky Robinson, James St. Clair, Joyce Cook, Faye Moran, Bobbie Sox, Beth Ann Alexander, Lot Martin, Kim Wilkerson, Wayne Phillips, Chip Hardy, Aden DeLoach, Elizabeth Trenbeath, Theresia Crawford, Robert Farnum, John Austell, Aiden Barefoot, Larry Davis, Kathy Roberts, Emile Boatwright, Martha Watts, Lee Gounaud, Rachael Miles, Ralph Quattlebaum, Ben Strock, Emily Dutton, Clayton Macaulay, Larry Peay Jr., Kevin Sayles, Benjamin Brunson, Patricia Burton, Tyler Mc-Murray, Gail Rosen, Carlee Tworyzanski, Charlie Cain, Robert Looney and Bob Oswald.