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FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2006 THE TIMES AND DEMOCRAT www.TheTandD.com Christa Mae Seim Hydrick Graveside services for Christa Mae Seim Hydrick, 86, of 432 Orange Park West, Orangeburg, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006, in Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Ben Herlong of St. Paul's United Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers will be James Chesley Hunter III, Andrew Hydrick Hunter, Tilden Frederick Riley IV, Jackson Hydrick Riley, Jack Daniel Hydrick Jr.

and Frederick Hydrick Stabler Jr. Mrs. Hydrick died at her residence Wednesday, May 24. She was born on April 14, 1920, in Sweet Home, Texas, a daughter of the late Louis and Christine Seim. She grew up in Westhoff, Texas, and attended the public schools of Cuero, Texas.

She attended the University of Texas in Austin and worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Austin. After marrying and moving to Orangeburg, she worked as a legal secretary for her father-in-law and husband at the firm of Hydrick Hydrick and then for her husband until he became County Judge. Mrs. Hydrick was a member and former president of the Orangeburg Assembly and the Camellia Garden Club. She was an active and faithful member of St.

Paul's United Methodist Church, where she served as president of the United Methodist Women. She always took pleasure in her yard and after retiring enjoyed playing both contract and duplicate bridge and creating beautiful needlework. Surviving her are her husband of 63 years, Andrew Jackson Hydrick Jr. of the home; two daughters, Christa Hydrick Hunter and her husband James Chesley Hunter Jr. and Carol Hydrick Riley and her husband Tilden Frederick Riley III, both of Orangeburg; four grandsons, James Chesley Hunter III and his wife Michelle, Andrew Hydrick Hunter and his wife Tiffany, Tilden Frederick Riley IV and his wife Taylor, and Jackson Hydrick Riley and his wife Cappy; two great-grandsons, Andrew Hydrick Hunter Jr.

and James Chesley Hunter IV, all of Orangeburg. The family is especially grateful for the exceptional loving care given to Mrs. Hydrick by Barbara Edwards, Margaret Wilson, Charlene Thomas and Auther Mae Green and during the last month by the caring staff of Hospice of TRMC. Friends may call at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.

James Chesley Hunter 1373 Lee Boulevard, Orangeburg, and at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1356 Amelia Orangeburg, SC 29115 or to The Regional Medical Center Foundation Endowment Fund, 3000 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118. Quillie Brabham Quillie Brabham, 59, of 6856 Macedonia Church Road, Bamberg, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Bamberg County Hospital.

Funeral plans will be announced by Carroll Mortuary of Bamberg. Friends may call at the residence. Joe 'Boot' Jones Jr. Funeral services for "Boot" Jones of will be held at 2 p.m. May 27, 2006, at Antioch tist Church, Main Street, man, with the Rev.

Willie Jr. officiating. Burial will Bethel No. 1 Holiness USA Mr. Jones Cemetery, Reevesville.

Mr. Jones died Friday, May 19. He was born Sept. 7, 1932, in Bowman, a son of the late Boyd Matthew and Pauline Jones. He received his education in the Orangeburg County public schools.

At an early age he joined Antioch Baptist Church. He was employed by A.L. Felder Farms Inc. until retirement. Mr.

Jones played baseball with the Bowman A's for many years. He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Sadie Ethel Cokley Jones of Reevesville. The expressions of his love were shared with everyone he met. Survivors include three daughters, Louvern (Ohene) Asante of Stone Mountain, Pauline (Alfred) Mack, Lucille Elaine (Charlie) Bell, both of Orangeburg; four sons, Donnell (Linda) Jones of Harleyville, Thomas Tony (Renee) Jones, Samuel James Jones, both of Orangeburg, and Joseph (Muriel) Jones of Hackensack, N.J.; three sisters-in-law, Rosa Mae Mack of Mims, Shirley Lewis and Fannie Mae Cokley, both of Reevesville; three brothers-inlaw, Lewis Cokley of St. George, Jerry Lewis of Reevesville and Douglas Cokley of Bronx, N.Y.; 25 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.

We would like to give special thanks to his cousin, Junior Felder, who cared for him during his illness. Friends may call at the residence and at Bethea's Funeral Home of Orangeburg. Mrs. Christy Bell Inabinet Jackson Mrs. Christy Bell Inabinet Jackson, 88, of Columbia, died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia.

Funeral plans will be announced by W.B. Crumel Funeral Home of North. Friends may call at the funeral home. John Albert Rucker Funeral services for John Albert Rucker, 85, of 145 Grey Fox Road, St. Matthews, will be held at 2 p.m.

Friday, May 26, 2006, at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Rucker died Tuesday, May 23, in Lexington. Memorials may be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church, 655 Hammond Crossroads, St.

Matthews, SC 29135. Dukes-Harley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. HOLIDAY CLOSING NOTICE The Advertising, Business and Circulation Offices of The Times and Democrat will be closed Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. The following a advertising deadlines will be observed: RETAIL AND CLASSIFIED DISPLAY FOR PUBLICATION DEADLINE Monday, May 29. Thursday, May 25, 2 pm Tuesday, May 30.

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James Burke, 70, of 1420 Baxter Joe Orangeburg, will be held at Bowman, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg, with the Rev. John M. Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Burke died Friday, May 19, at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg. Mr. Burke, son of the late J.B. "James" Burke and Inez Burke, was born on July 11, 1935.

At an early age, James became a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church in Georgia. He was educated in the public schools of Millen, Ga. In 1953, Mr. Burke met and married the late Essie Mae Burke of Millen, Ga. To this union five children were born.

He then moved to Miami. He was a self-employed maintenance contractor. In 1992 he married Carrie Franklin. In 1997 he relocated to Orangeburg. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Carrie Franklin Burke of the home; two sons, James E.

and Ricky Lee Burke, both of Miami; two daughters, Eunice and Barbara Burke of Miami; seven grandchildren, all of Miami, Martis Burke (Nikeisha), Schapiro Burke (Janice), Durance Richardson Kizzy BurkeWebb (Michael), Vertelsa Burke, Durshan Burke, Salvatore Dudley, and Ebony Burke of Tampa; 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy Pennicott (Daniel) and Murie Lee Cunningham (Andrew), both of Riviera Beach, Emma Johnson (L.J.) and Josephine Bass, both of Waynesboro, five sisters-in-law, Annette Deas of Orangeburg, Mrs. Mamie Porter of Miami, Mrs. Lillie Anthony of Waynesboro, Mrs. Nora Mells and Mrs. Mary Burke of Miami; two brothersin-law, David Franklin, Jr.

(Charlotte) of Orangeburg and Richard Funchess (Ollie) of Fort Lauderdale; one stepdaughter, Sharon Deas (Robert) of Fort Lauderdale; one uncle, Willie James Williams of Waynesboro, and a host of nieces, nephews and sorrowing family members. Friends may call at the residence of his wife, Mrs. Carrie Mae Burke, 1420 Baxter Orangeburg, or at Simmons Funeral Home of Orangeburg. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday. Ms. Emma Simmons James Burke Sr. Saturday, BapBow- Bates be in Church B. Cusack Josephine B.

Cusack, 88, of Dorchester, died Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Summerville Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, May 27, in St. John United Methodist Church. Burial, directed by Brown and Son Funeral Home, will be in St. John Cemetery.

Mrs. Cusack was born in St. George, a daughter of the late David and Adrian Brown. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church.

She was married to the late William Cusack. Survivors include one daughter, Joanne Faulkner of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one sister, Minnie Simmons of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a foster son, John L. Lewis of Pregnall; two adopted daughters, Debra Davis and Linda Moorer; one adopted son, Rickie Davis; one adopted granddaughter, Blanchtina Davis, all of Pregnall. Josephine Mary Wolfe Cunningham, 93, of 1000 Methodist Oaks Drive, Orangeburg, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at The Methodist Oaks. Graveside services will held at 4 p.m.

Friday, May 26, in Sunnyside Cemetery, Orangeburg, with the Rev. Kermitt Shrawder officiating. Ms. Cunningham was born in Orangeburg, a daughter of the late Lawrence Stafford and Frances Mary Bettis Wolfe. She attended the University of South Carolina and retired from Carolina Life Insurance now Southland Life Insurance Co.

Ms. Cunningham was a longtime resident of Columbia and was a member of Eastminister Presbyterian Church in Columbia. She was predeceased by a sister, Frances W. Gunter, and brothers, Lawrence Stafford Wolfe Jr. and James William Wolfe.

Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to The Methodist Oaks, P.O. Box 327, Orangeburg, S.C. 29116 or to a charity of one's choice.

Dukes-Harley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary W. Cunningham C. Freddie Smoak Charles Frederick "Freddie" Smoak, 55, of Ashburn, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, May 27, in Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Frank Hay officiating. Mr. Smoak was born in Orangeburg, a son of the late John F. and Frances Tisdale Smoak.

He attended the University of South Carolina. He was a computer programmer and a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Linda S. Williams of Cayce; one brother, James F.

Smoak of Fairfield County; one uncle, Bob Smoak of Orangeburg; and a special friend, Allen Jaques, Ashburn, Va. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard Alexandria, 22311. Dukes-Harley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Demus J.

'Nunt' Mack Demus J. "Nunt" Mack, of 56 North Taylor Norwalk, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Conn. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Williams Funeral Home of Elloree. Friends may call at the residence of his sister, Ms. Lurline Mack, 1660 Pineland Vance; at the residence of his mother, Ms.

Mattie Mack, 147 Curve Inn, Holly Hill; and at the funeral home. In Loving Memory Of ISABEL W. FOLK June 3, 1927-May 25, 2004 It's been two years since you went home, but we think about you everyday. We know you are still with us in our hearts, but your presence is dearly missed. Through us, your legacy continues to live on.

We love you now and always. From your loving Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren S.C. worst in USA in bus pollution CHARLESTON (AP) There is who wrote with the the report Union and of Conis an no thanking God for Mississippi cerned analyst Scientists. this time. dead last The report did find South CarSouth Carolina ranks in the nation in the amount of olina is making progress, and, depollution including soot and spite the low overall ranking, the diesel ex exhaust spewed into the air state received an above average by its fleet of aging school buses.

rating for efforts to clean alternative things fuThat is according to a school up by promoting bus report card issued Wednesday els. by the Union of Concerned Sci- South Carolina has in the the coun- only entists. state-run bus system South Carolina's buses re- try. In other states, local school ceived a grade of for soot pollu- districts, other local boards or prition and was rated poor in smog- vate firms run the bus system. of emissions ranked in school bus is 14 years old, exceedforming exhaust, the two major The average South Carolina the categories ing the national average by five The found South Car- years, said Don Tudor, the transreport.

report olina's buses produced an average portation director for the state of 24.5 pounds of soot and 531 Department of Education. pounds of smog-forming pollu- The fleet has 641 buses more tion in 2005. than 20 years old. That means the average bus in Tudor said the pollution is the state releases nearly three caused by aging buses. times more soot into the air than "The reality is that we have al Delaware school bus, the state old vehicles," he said.

"We can't with the cleanest buses. create our own funding to buy "When it comes to protecting new buses. Our Achilles' heel in kids' health, a grade is unac- this whole thing is having adeceptable," said Patricia Monahan, quate funds to replace Defendants plead guilty, sentenced on meth charges Staff Report Three Pelion residents have pleaded guilty to methamphetamine-related conspiracy charges relating to the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine in Lexington, Orangeburg and Aiken counties, U.S. Attorney Reginald I. Lloyd said.

Peggy Darlene Eck, 37, Tallion Andre Wood, 31, and James Louie Webber, 45, all of Pelion, pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, other defendants who had previously pleaded guilty to related charges were sentenced, including Randy Gene Spires, 47, Shari Lynne Rogers, 38, and Susan Christine Page, 46, all of Pelion. Additionally, on May 17, related defendants David Russell Hamilton, 41, Paul Allen Cureton, 39, and Judson Nims Matheson, 35, all of Pelion, were sentenced in the cases. The criminal charges were the result of two related indictments stemming from a joint federalstate initiative, "Operation Speedtrap," designed to dismantle methamphetamine production networks operating in South U.S. District Judge Margaret B.

Seymour of Columbia handed down the following sentences: Spires, 300 months imprisonment. Page, 210 months imprisonment. Matheson, 168 months imprisonment. Hamilton, 135 months imprisonment. Rogers, 70 months Cureton, 65 months imprisonment.

Evidence presented at prior court hearings established that beginning in the summer of 2002, a conspiracy was formed which involved the manufacturing of methamphetamine at various labs operating in homes and, in at least one instance, a motel. The cases were investigated by agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Lexington County Sheriff's Office, the" Aiken County Sheriff's Office, the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office and the Aiken Department of Public Safety. Funeral services for Ms. Emma Simmons, 76, of 126 Sacramento Road, Eutawville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, at St.

James Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Heyden Hill Cemetery. Ms. Simmons died Sunday, May 21, 2006, at her residence.

She was born Oct. 29, 1929, in Eutawville to the late Edward and Carrie Simmons. She received her education in the public schools of Orangeburg County and became a member of St. James Baptist Church at an early age. She moved to New York and lived there for many years, returning home in 1984.

Surviving are her sister, Daffie Washington of Charleston; one sister-in-law, Katie Simmons of Eutawville; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call at Eutawville Community Funeral Home. Inquiries Inquiries for Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams should be made to the advertising department at 536-4607. The Times and Democrat (USPS 630-240) vertisements, but corPublished every rection will be made morning by Lee Publi- at no additional cost cations, a divi- in the next issue folsion of Lee Enterpris- lowing, when attenes, 1010 Broughton tion is directed to Orangeburg, S.C. them.

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The Times and DeNo responsibility is mocrat is a member assumed by the pub- of the Audit lisher for omissions or Bureau of Circulaerrors occurring in ad- tions. Man says girlfriend threw knife at him I Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office An Orangeburg man said was assaulted by his live-in girlfriend. When the deputies arrived on the scene Tuesday, the man and his girlfriend came to the door. The deputies noticed that the man was holding a bloody cloth over his left elbow. The man told the deputies that he and his girlfriend were arguing about their 24-year-old daughter's boyfriend.

He said as the argument escalated, his girlfriend threw a knife at him and cut his left arm. According to an OCSO incident report, the deputy noticed a trail of blood leading from the living room to the kitchen and into the bathroom. The deputies inspected the man's arm and discovered a puncture wound on his elbow. The man's girlfriend refused to make any statement, but denied that she threw a knife or caused the cut on his arm, according to report. The deputies took photographs of the wound and called Emergency Medical Services.

They took a written statement from the man and arrested his girlfriend and transported her to the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center. In an unrelated incident, an Orangeburg man waited more than a month to report a burglary. The man told a deputy Tuesday that an unknown person stole 300 feet of Heliax cable from the satellite transmission site of the radio station where he is employed. He said the owner of the station did not want to file a report at the time of the incident but later changed his mind. According to an OCSO incident report, someone cut the lock to the gate to enter the site to remove the cable, which is valued at $6,000.

The man said the lock, valued at $20, was also stolen. SCHOOL NEWS Calhoun Academy announces top graduates ST. MATTHEWS The top three graduates of the Calhoun Academy class of 2006 are valedictorian Brian McAbee, salutatorian Bryan Keezel and honor graduate John Wienges. Calhoun Academy will hold its graduation ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 26 at the school.

Yawn recipient of Furman scholarship GREENVILLE Furman University has announced the first recipients of its Hollingsworth Scholarship, which provides more than $100,000 in scholarship aid over four years. The private, undergraduate liberal arts college awarded the scholarships to 20 incoming students who will be freshmen in 2006-07. The renewable awards, named for the late John D. Hollingsworth a Greenville businessman, are worth $25,000 per year and are available only to South Carolina residents. Locally, James Yawn, son of Jim- mie and Kathy Yawn of St.

George, was one of the scholarship recipients. He is a senior at Holly Hill Academy. Each student will participate in a study abroad trip, a summer internship or research experience and seminars to foster community service. The scholarship recipient must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The university will name an additional 20 Scholars each year over the next three years until there is a total of 80 Scholars, Scholarship recipients displayed outstanding academic performance in high school, potential for success at Furman, school and community involvement and leadership skills.

They also received a recommendation from a community leader. High school juniors interested in applying for the Hollingsworth Scholarships should submit applications by Feb. 1, 2007. Online applications can be filed at www.engageresi-furman.com/hollingsworth/. For more information, call the Furman Admissions office at 864-294-2034..