Out and About

Gloria Kellerhals and Ben Boyles have been “joined at the hip” for hours on end.

The two have worked together to increase awareness of the Catawba Regional Local Food Coalition.

“Ben has worked hours and hours and hours,” Kellerhals said. “We’ve been together almost 24/7.”

When we began tree farming, one of the first things we did was plant 500 white oak trees in former horse pastures.

White oaks were chosen because they are native to S.C. and commonly live for two centuries and longer, both highly desirable traits for our goal of creating a “legacy forest.”

White oaks are also an excellent choice for supporting wildlife.

Their abundant crops of palatable acorns provide valuable food for turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, deer, wood ducks and numerous bird species.

A farewell celebration was held Saturday at Children First Medical Center, as Dr. Uchenna Umeh prepares to leave at the end of this month to join the Air Force.

“I decided to join because I want to give back to the country that has given me so much,” Umeh said. “My plan is to return to Lancaster after my four-year term. I’ve been here for close to 14 years, and I will be back.”

The Sun City Carolina Lakes Mums & Poppies Garden Keepers are in full bloom this year.

The good news is they want to include you in their expansive library landscape project.

First, let’s take a look at the history of their library projects.

In 2011, the club held a plant sale and raised $600.

After much research, discussion and investigation, “we decided to ‘adopt’ the library and work to enhance the grounds,” said Carol Williams, club president.