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knowledge, maybe I can help the county and, at the minimum, find out why it happens like it does. But, there seems to be financial decisions made that I totally understand. opponent, Bob Jennings, is a super nice guy. met him, talked to him. a nice guy.

But I think it would be time for a As an example of a decision he agree with, Fisher cited the expenditure of nearly $10 million to construct the new Greenwood County Library. He noted Abbeville County also is set to establish a new library and will do so for a much smaller cost. Local general contractor David Todd said he has known Fisher for many years. Todd said Fisher is an exemplary person. is a standup guy; he really Todd said.

would definitely be the man for the job. There is not a better person. He really is a great guy. honest. a good Christian man.

all about his family. you need anything, Bob Fisher will do anything to help Fisher has vowed to run a lean campaign, noting he will not send out mailers or post lots of large campaign signs. He asks anyone who would consider donating to his campaign to instead give the money to a local volunteer fire department or church. In regard to campaign donations, Fisher said he accept no money from any political party, company or from anyone want to owe anybody a Fisher said. I want to answer to is the people who elected me and put me Fisher also noted, if elected, he will donate his first year County Council salary just more than $8,200 to the Hodges-Cokesbury and Ware Shoals fire departments.

Anyone with questions for Fisher can call him at 2290968 or email him at bob- In December 1996, the FCC Enforcement Atlanta District Office inspected the station and found numerous violations, including an unauthorized change in transmitter location. The district office determined Morradio had inappropriately moved the transmitting antenna from the licensed site to another site. The district office issued a notice of violation to Morra- dio on Dec. 23, 1996, citing the station for the unauthorized change in antenna location and requesting a written response demonstrating corrective actions taken to resolve violations. According to the FCC letter, Morradio responded Jan.

13, 1997, noting it had contacted an engineering firm to correct the tower site violation and would file a corrective construction permit application by Feb. 28, 1997, but it did not do so. The back-and-forth between Morradio and the FCC continued through the late 1990s and into the 2000s, including violations in Janu- ary 2000 for failure to license changes in the antenna location and for failure to install and maintain Emergency Alert System equipment. The Ellers purchased WLMA in 2007 and, according to Anne Eller, were aware of the myriad of issues Morra- dio had with the FCC. Anne Eller said she and Jeff Eller were hoping to be able to rectify those issues.

think (Moore) owned the station 18 or 19 years and, of those years, 16 or 17 he was constantly in trouble with the Anne Eller said. we took it over, we took it over with the idea that eventually we would get the license. We have worked with our lawyers. We spent a boatload of money on getting this and, of course, we improved the station and did all of this stuff. five years we have been paying fines and paying all these things to get these things straight.

Then, Tuesday, the FCC said they were going to harpoon it, and it was Anne Eller said her attorneys have informed her they could continue to fight the FCC on the matter, but the process would be expensive and there are no guarantees. WCRS has roughly the same format talk radio as WLMA. Anne Eller said she and Jeff Eller knew the FCC might one day pull the plug on WLMA, so they had that in mind when they purchased WCRS a couple years ago. we know (the FCC ending WLMA) was a possibility? Anne Eller said. we buy WCRS as another station, but also as a contingency plan? Yes, Anne said it (her) heart something to have to turn off WLMA 1350 Wednesday morning.

However, she said she is looking forward to continuing operations at WCRS 1450 and insisted that station is in fine standing with the FCC. is up to snuff and perfect (with she said. Eddie Lee Childs Eddie Lee Anderson Childs, 58, of 316 East Creswell, husband of Dorothy Childs- Smith, died March 24, 2012 at Self Regional Medical Center. He was born in Greenwood County February 22, 1954, a son of the late Clyde Anderson and Lillie Cheatham Anderson. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, McCormick, SC.

He was also a member of United House of Prayer for All People, where he served a Representative and was employed with Louis Rich Kraft Company in Newberry, SC. He was preceded in death by a son, Lamont Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of the home; three stepsons, Brandelen Smith (Allison) of Hinesville, Napoleon Smith of Greenwood, Johnathon Wideman of Florence, SC; one godson, Desmond Middleton of Augusta, GA; one stepdaughter, Jubilee Smith of the home; three daughters, Janella Palmer (Rashon) of Columbia, SC, Sharon Anderson of Greenwood and Vanilla Singletary of Aiken SC; five brothers, Alexander Anderson (Antoinetta) of Aiken, SC, Earl Anderson (Leeanna), William Anderson (Carol Dean), Roosevelt Anderson and Jerry Anderson, all of McCormick, SC; two sisters, Jessie Anderson Barker of Rockaway, NY, and Ida Jean Anderson Black (Bobby) of Darlington, SC; six grandchildren; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at United House of Prayer for All People, with Elder Carlos Jones officiating.

Burial will be in Evening Star Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 1. Pallbearers and flower bearers will be employees of Louis Rich Kraft Company. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-8 p.m. Friday evening.

There will be no public viewing. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.per- civaltompkinsfuneralhome. com and by email at percival- The family is at the home. Percival Tompkins Funeral Home is honored to serve the Childs family. Otis Clark CALHOUN FALLS Otis Clark, 55, of 837 Peach Orchard Road, husband of Claudia Clark, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at his home.

The family is at the home. Arrangements will be announced by Richie Funeral Home, Abbeville. Bob Henry WALTERBORO Robert Harrison Henry, 90, of the Veterans Victory House, formerly of Greenwood, widower of Lucile Major Henry, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Colleton Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Blyth Funeral Home Cremation Services, Greenwood Johnnie Mack Lott SALUDA Johnnie Mack Lott, 69, died Saturday, March 24, 2012. The family is at the home of Mattie B.

Harp, 409 N. Bouk- night Ferry Road. Arrangements will be announced by Butler Sons Funeral Home. Bernice McAdams ABBEVILLE Bernice McAdams, 97, of 5171 Highway 201, widow of J.C. McAdams, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Rainey Hospice in Anderson.

Arrangements will be announced by The Chandler- Jackson Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Willie Patterson Jr. Willie Patterson, 85, of 1415 Parkway, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 26, 2012 at Magnolia Manor of Greenwood. Born in Troy, SC, he was the son of the late Willie Patterson, Sr. and the late Evelyn Harrison Patterson.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Lillie Ann Parker of Greenwood; one son, Barry Patterson of Greenwood; one daughter, Melissa Patterson of Maryland; three brothers, Joe, James and Charlie Patterson, all of Maryland; two sisters, Sarah Hogan and Janie Lee Calhoun, both of Greenwood; three grandchildren, Lashanor Brown of Greenwood and Essence and Myah Patterson of Maryland; one great-grandson, Landen Brown of Greenwood; four stepchildren, Andrew Parker, Shirley White and Tony Robinson, all of Greenwood and Janie Ruth Payne of Washington, DC; two sisters-in-law, Eula and Sophie Patterson of Maryland; and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Jacob Chapel Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church at Noon. The family is at the home of Lillie Ann Parker, 117 Canyon Drive.

Online condolences may be sent to nctv.com. Arrangements are being handled by Robinson Son Mortuary, Inc. Index-Journal, Greenwood, S.C. Thursday, March 29, 2012 4A Obituaries Obituaries GREENWOOD COUNTY Eddie Lee Childs, 316 E. Creswell, Greenwood Willie Patterson 1415 Parkway, Greenwood ABBEVILLE COUNTY Otis Clark, 837 Peach Orchard Road, Calhoun Falls Bernice McAdams, 5171 Highway 201, Abbeville SALUDA COUNTY Johnnie Mack Lott, Saluda INSIDE SOUTH CAROLINA Bob Henry, Walterboro VISITATIONS TODAY MANSEL, Jerrold, viewing begins at noon, Robinson-Walker Funeral Service, Ware Shoals.

PRICE, Christeen, 10-11, viewing, New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. FUNERALS TODAY HUGHEY, David, 1, Brown and Walker Funeral Home, Abbeville. KELLY, Ruby, 2, Harley Funeral Home. PRICE, Christeen, 11, New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. OBITUARY POLICIES Short death notices are published at no charge.

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Lillie P. Auls March 8, 1930 March 29, 2011 hard to believe been a year. Gone from our sight, but you are in the presence of God. Never from our thoughts, Always in our hearts. You were our precious pearl.

We know that you are sure to be wearing your robe singing in the heavenly choir. Your love still lingers with us each and every day. You will always be present in our hearts and your memories we will cherish always. Son, Sister, Brother, Niece Family and Friends 13805 13833 EDDIE LEE CHILDS WLMA Continued from 1A VIEW and BUY PHOTOS at www.indexjournal.com FISHER Continued from 1A BLUEGRASS Legend Earl Scruggs dies at the age of 88 Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 88 because of natural causes.

The legacy he helped build with bandleader Bill Monroe, guitarist Lester Flatt and the rest of the Blue Grass Boys was evident all around Nashville, where he died in an area hospital. His string-bending, mind- blowing way of picking helped transform a regional sound into a national passion. Country music has transcended its regional roots, become a billion-dollar music and tourist enterprise and evolved far beyond the classic sound Monroe and The Blue Grass Boys blasted out over the radio on The Grand Ole Opry on Dec. 8, 1945. Born Jan.

6, 1924, in Flint Hill, N.C., Scruggs learned to play banjo at age 4. He appeared at age 11 on a radio talent scout show. By age 15, he was playing in bluegrass bands. In 1992, Scruggs was among 13 recipients of a National Medal of Art. EARL SCRUGGS.