AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY

There was lots of hype about football, mainly about our Clemson Tigers and the LSU Tigers!

Unfortunately, the outcome was not good for us Sandlappers.

Going after their 4th college football championship, the Clemson Tigers faced the LSU Tigers and officials who clearly needed corrective eye-wear. Just wait until next year!

Our family is divided between Carolina and Clemson supporters, but it was still an honor for the state of South Carolina just to be at the championship game.

Anne and Dennis Bull are in New Orleans and report:

Tigers, Tigers, everywhere. Clemson Tigers and LSU Tigers filled the streets of New Orleans this week as they prepared for the game Monday night. Some of our local Tigers attending includes Dean and Marlene Wheeler, Tripp and Laura Garrick, Tommy and Bobbie Sue Harman, Jason Harman, Fred and Alfeida Mathias, Will and Jenny Coker, Harriet and Hollis Coker, Ben and Suzanne Compton, Emily and Cathy Herndon and family, Ronnie and Joy Wingard, Fred and Janice Holbrook, Brett and DJ Harris, Bob, Donna and Hunter Peeler, Neil and Lu Bucley, and Jim and Elizabeth Buckley and their children.

Some of you might have received an invitation to the Lexington County Museum Gala February 22. It will be celebrating the 5th anniversary of the museum. This annual event will be held 6-10 pm at the Lexington Municipal Center. Funds this year will be designated for refurbishing the historic Fox House.

You are invited and encouraged to purchase tickets at the museum or click on “Get Involved” at the museum web site to purchase via PayPal. Tickets are $50 per person, $65 at the door.

There will be lots of fun with dinner, entertainment and dancing to the Frank Macaulay Great Society Band. Party attire is suggested. Come out and support our Lexington County treasure.

Are you keeping

your resolution to lose weight and follow a healthier life style? Health coach and RN Barbara Gregory tell us, “Resolve to exercise more and stress less. If you put in 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, however you break it down, your will feel better. Exercise, both cardio and strength conditioning, is beneficial to all ages.”

She says, “If you have resolved to lose weight, start out with small changes, eating a balanced diet and taking in fewer calories.

“Limit carbohydrates and added sugar to get a quick start. Try one of the apps to track your progress. Two favorites are My Fitness Pal and Lose It calorie counter. Happy losing!”

To remain young, vibrant and current on all issues, enroll in the Shepherd’s Center Adventures in Learning. Starting January 23, these classes run through February 23 at Lexington United Methodist Church. Some classes are Apple iPhone Basics, Bridge for Beginner, Chair Yoga, Managing the Medication Maze, Intermediate Line Dancing, and Physics is Phun.

For enrollment info, visit www.sclex.orgor call 359-6838, Ext. 110.

Anniversary corrections from last week are Ben and Suzanne Compton and Jerry and Sydney Gatch.

Happy birthday to Pete Calvert, Meredith Sharpe, Brie Anne Pontoon, Bushnell Brunson, Michael Gearon, Marvin Osborne, Alex Jenkins, Gloria Koplin, Lee Lauziere, Bill Mathias, Sara Shealy, Patricia Trayer, Reed Carroll, David Hendrix, Jimmy Sox, Savannah Fowler, Julie Harper, Candice Ralston, Jordan Davis, Bob Looney, Chuck Meetze, Eric Russell, John Keisler Jr., Charlie Mayer, Shannon Troglauer, Tony Waites, Sonya Roof, Wendy Trudeau, Chris Broome, Brad Bruner, Thad Bruner III, Craig Fields, Allyson Griffin, Chad McMurray, Presley Sherman, Ben Stogner, Lance Westberry, Richard Gantt IV, Sherry Keel, John Webb, Anna Sons, Jean Lee and Todd Shevchik.