Pictured are Optimist Club President David Kafitz, speaker sponsor Kerry Driggers, and Adina Maynard, who received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie Adina Maynard, a highly experienced career nurse, spoke July 24 to St. Andrews Optimists. Maynard worked in the field of oncology and witnessed firsthand aContinue Reading
South Carolina’s rapid growth is creating new challenges for protecting the state’s natural resources, but the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is expanding conservation, planning and education efforts. That was the message delivered recently to the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo by Anna Huckabee Smith, Certified Wildlife BiologistContinue Reading
By Robin All If you look closely at your top hand on the club, you’ll notice the “V” formed by your thumb and the back of your hand. For a right-handed golfer, that “V” should point toward your right shoulder. In this case, the player’s “V” was pointing more towardContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Community members turned out in support of Sistercare during the first of this year’s three SisterCare Saturdays, held Aug. 1 at the intersection of Washington and Main streets during the popular Soda City Market. The fundraiser benefited Sistercare, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims and survivorsContinue Reading
One of South Carolina’s most spectacular natural events is underway as hundreds of thousands of Purple Martins have returned to Bomb Island on Lake Murray for their annual summer roost. Members and guests of the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recently enjoyed an evening boat excursion to Bomb Island, whereContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie Representing Indian Waters Council of Scouting America – formerly Boy Scouts of America – Scott Haigler spoke recently to St. Andrews Optimists. Among other duties, Haigler is a National Camping School Course Director with the organization. The Council includes 19 counties in South Carolina. Haigler outlined aContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — From helping launch South Carolina technology startups to leading international business initiatives around the world, William Lee MacIlwinen Jr. has built a career transforming innovative ideas into successful ventures. He recently shared those experiences as the featured speaker at a meeting of the Rotary Club of LakeContinue Reading
By Radley West Hello. It’s Tipsy. I’ve been observing the neighborhood cats. I have questions. Every morning I see them. I wag my tail. I bounce a little. I even do my very best “I’m friendly.” hop. And every single time they look at me like I just interrupted anContinue Reading
Pictured are speaker sponsor Buck Wilson, Mitch Ray, and Optimist Club President David Kafitz. Ray received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie In a world protected by the military and by first responders, there is an ongoing need for “post-traumatic growth.” Speaking to St. Andrews Optimists JulyContinue Reading
Pictured are speaker sponsor David Deal, Bonnoitt, and Optimist Club President David Kafitz Jim Thorpe In 1913, Jim Thorpe, who many argue was the greatest athlete in U.S. history, was forced to return the gold medals he had won in the 1912 Olympics. Researchers had discovered that Thorpe had playedContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie Since 1999, Pawmetto Lifeline has worked tirelessly to “address the companion pet overpopulation issue in South Carolina.” Jack Sloan, the Pawmetto Director of Development, recently visited the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo to describe the mission and daily workings of the organization. The long view of itsContinue Reading