The Bourne Supremacy:

Greenwood business celebrates 100 years

February 3, 2006

By JACKIE R. BROACH
Index-Journal staff writer

A lot has changed in the 100 years since C.E. Bourne Sr. started a family tradition with his purchase of a tinware and sheet metal business.
Technology at C.E. Bourne & Co. Inc. has improved over the last century, and the faces of the employees and even the company's name are different than they were 100 years ago.
Yet even after all that time, the business is still being run with the same values of honesty and hard work that Bourne insisted on in 1906 when he established it as C.E. Bourne Sheet Metal Works.
"That's why this business has held together the way it has," said Ted S. Bourne, great-grandson of the owner and treasurer of the company. Bourne and wife Judy bought the business in 2000 and are managing it with the help of their children, the fifth generation of Bournes to work in the family business. Judy serves as president, while son Ted S. Bourne Jr. and son-in-law Mike Steadman serve as vice presidents. Daughter Tricia Bourne Steadman is secretary.
"Those same values are in place because we're a family business," the senior Bourne said. His great-grandfather passed his values on to his son and so on, so those values have been upheld through generations, he said.
"We're very proud of our heritage and the fact that our family-owned business has survived for 100 years," Judy said.
"We attribute that to each generation's sense of pride and integrity in their work being passed along to the next."
The Bournes are hoping their family tradition will continue with a sixth generation. Ted Sr. and Judy's two granddaughters, ages 13 and 9, already spend a good bit of time at the business, but haven't yet specified any future career goals. Ted Sr. seems confident, however, they'll follow in their mother's footsteps. Under their leadership, he hopes the company will continue to grow.
When the company started with Ted Sr.'s great-grandfather, it consisted of "a couple of trucks and five employees," Ted Sr. said. Now there are about 30 trucks, 60 employees and eight crews.
The company's production has narrowed until now its only focus is roofing (industrial commercial, institutional, governmental and residential.) The company has played a part in completing a great number of the structures in the Carolinas and Georgia.
In 1906, the company was located on the Square, where the Grill Café was established later, according to the Bournes. It was moved to the corner of Phoenix and Fair streets in 1919.
When the original owner died in 1939, his son took over the business. He had been working with his father since 1911. Sons C.E. Bourne III and Harrison Bourne later joined him.
In 1974, C.E. Bourne III bought the business with his sons C.E. Bourne IV and Ted S. Bourne. They incorporated in 1984 and moved the business to Sprott Street, where it remained until 1999, when it was moved to its present location at 140 Industrial Drive, off the S.C. 72 Bypass.

McCormick defeats Dixie

Chiefs take lead in Region I-A with win

February 4, 2006

By CHRIS TRAINOR
Index-Journal sports writer


McCORMICK - The McCormick High School boys basketball team now controls its own destiny in Region I-A.
The Chiefs downed Dixie, 58-46, Friday night in McCormick.
With the win, McCormick (11-8 overall, 9-2 region) moves into sole possession of first place in the region, with only Thursday's home game against Calhoun Falls remaining.
"That will be a huge game," McCormick coach John Greene said of the upcoming game with the Flashes. "It becomes even more important because it can seal the region for us, plus they're our big rival."
Center Jake Letman paced McCormick with 21 points. The senior center controlled the paint throughout the evening.
Dixie (17-3, 8-3) was led by Ajmal Davis, who netted 14 points.
"Jake's intensity brings us up," Greene said. "He is so solid inside and he is a good leader. His dunk in the fourth quarter really woke us up a little bit."
Letman's fourth quarter jam was part of a trio of slams that livened up an otherwise blase game that was controlled by McCormick from beginning to end.
With the Chiefs up 46-31 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, McCormick forward Cody Mursier picked off a Dixie pass at mid-court, swooped toward the middle of the lane, and slammed the ball home over Dixie's Diomi Gordon. Moments later, Letman incited the crowd with his one-handed breakaway dunk, putting McCormick up 50-35.
However, Dixie immediately decided to also get in on the high-wire act. On the ensuing possession, Dixie's Kortney Clinkscales drove hard down the lane and threw down the evening's most vicious jam, which, oddly, seemed to send the McCormick crowd into an even bigger uproar.
Greene was impressed in his team's ability to keep its cool throughout the evening "I thought our guys were patient in terms of pace," Greene said.
"They didn't get caught up in foolish mistakes. We really looked for the open man tonight." McCormick edged out to the lead in the first quarter.
Gordon opened the contest by swishing a 3-pointer, but that would be Dixie's only lead of the evening. Later in the quarter, the Chiefs' Brillion Leverette launched an extremely high rainbow jumper that ripped through the bottom of the net. Letman closed the quarter by going coast-to-coast on the dribble - a rarity for a post man - and tossed a bank shot in the basket. Letman's hoop sent McCormick to the second quarter with a 13-10 lead.
The Chiefs opened their lead up a bit in the second quarter.
McCormick opened the quarter with a high-flying finger roll by Mursier and a jump shot from the left baseline from Brandon Cisco. Dixie countered with a 17-foot pull-up jumper from Davis.
However, the Chiefs' William Peterson's leaning 16-footer swished through near the end of the half, sealing McCormick's 28-19 halftime lead. The Hornets couldn't draw any nearer in the third quarter.
Peterson picked up where he left off in the first half, burying a twisting, improbable 3-pointer from the left wing to put the Chiefs up 37-22. Later, Mursier received a pass while slashing into the middle of the lane and scooped in a shot just over the finger tips of a pair of Dixie defenders. Despite a five-point scoring burst by Davis at the end of the quarter, Dixie still trailed 46-31 heading into the fourth quarter.

Lady Chiefs wrap up region title

Mims scores 17, Roberts 16 as McCormick girls claim I-A crown

February 4, 2006

By CHRIS TRAINOR
Index-Journal sports writer

McCORMICK - Friday night, the McCormick High School girls basketball team accomplished one of its major goals for the season.
The Lady Chiefs defeated visiting Dixie, 57-46, and with the win, McCormick clinched the Region I-A title.
"Yeah, that was a goal of ours," McCormick coach George Edwards said.
"Now we can think about possibly going 12-0 in the region and getting my guards healthy for the playoffs."
McCormick (17-3 overall, 11-0 region) was without the services of starting guard Whitney Smalls, who injured her right hand in a car accident Friday morning. Smalls' status is day-to-day, Edwards said.
Also, shooting guard Dainese Roberts was slowed with an injured right knee.
McCormick was led by reserve guard Latidrya Mims, who netted 17 points. Roberts scored 16, with 14 coming in the second half.
Melissa Canfield led the way for Dixie (13-6, 8-3). Canfield scored a game-high 23 points, 11 in the first half, 12 in the second. Forward Jasmine Smith chipped in with 15 points.
The physical game - three players fouled out - was broken open by the Lady Chiefs in the fourth quarter. After leading by only one at the end of the third, McCormick went on a 12-2 run to open the fourth and provide itself enough breathing room for the victory.
"I would have liked to substitute more tonight," Edwards said.
"But because of injuries, I had to play some people out of position. I thought the girls really responded well."
The game was evenly played in the first quarter. McCormick center Sheleka Smith opened the contest with tough play inside, connecting on a short scoop shot. The Lady Hornets followed later with a streaking bank shot from Canfield, who was able to get open for the shot with solid open court dribbling.
Canfield closed the first quarter with a pair of free throws, giving Dixie a 9-7 lead.
The game remained tight as the first half wore on.
Canfield remained a key contributor in the second quarter. During one exchange, she stole the ball from McCormick's Latidrya Mims, rushed the ball up court and shoveled a pass to teammate Stephanie Lowe, who finger rolled the ball into th ehoop, cutting McCormick's lead to 18-17 with1:39 remaining in the half.
McCormick answered with a baseline jumpshot from Geneva Greene from the left side. However, on consecutive posessions in the final 30 seconds of the half, Dixie's Jasmine Smith received lobbed entry passes from Ashley Watson, and calmly popped the ball in the hoop. The Lady Hornets wen to the locker room with a 22-20 halftime lead.
McCormick grabbed the slimmest of leads in the third quarter.
Mims began to get hot, nailing a pair of mid-range jumpers for the Lady Chiefs. Roberts, obviously laboring on an ailing right knee, also hit a pair of jumpers, each coming from along the right baseline. Canfield and the Lady Hornets hung tough, with Canfield tossing another beautiful entry pass to Smith for a twisting layup. With the large crowd beginning to get vocal, the Lady Chiefs headed to the fourth quarter with a 34-33 lead.
Roberts remained in the zone at the start of the fourth, swishing a pair of 18-footers and a running left-handed layup, hobbling back up court in her large knee brace after each shot.
McCormick led 43-35 with 5:43 remaining.

Opinion

Democrat shows the way for cooperation in S. C.

February 4, 2006

There's too much political bickering these days. At least, that's what a lot of South Carolinians think. If one complaint about our elected officials in South Carolina and Washington stands out above the rest, it's this. It's encouraging, then, to see that mold broken, even if it happens too seldom.
State Sen. Darrell Jackson, Richland County Democrat, did it recently by defending the work of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, Republican, against his critics. "…I believe that some things should transcend partisan politics," Jackson wrote. He (Bauer) has proven to be honest and fair in presiding over the Senate, and has been a tireless advocate for improving the lives of our senior population. Andre Bauer does understand the proper role of lieutenant governor, and he is doing what he is supposed to be doing."

JACKSON WAS SPECIFICALLY referring to criticism of lawmakers' decision to "move the Office on Aging from the large Department of Health and Human Services to the lieutenant governor's office, where it would stand alone and receive the attention it deserves…" Jackson went further. "I happen to believe the work this lieutenant governor is doing is very important to the public." He said. "I know firsthand that the Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging, now under Andre Bauer, is accomplishing much, because I hear about these things from my constituents." Jackson said.
How refreshing, in a political atmosphere that grows more hostile by the day, in state and national politics, to see a black Democrat support a white Republican, as Jackson has done.

"I HAVE WORKED WITH ANDRE Bauer for several years now." Jackson noted, "and have found him to be not only hardworking for the people of our state, but as fair as anyone I have ever worked with when presiding over the Senate. This includes people from both parties. I have watched him make rulings based on principle, time after time, and believe we should give credit where credit is due."
Jackson's defense and praise of Bauer may be surprising to some people. It may be even more surprising to hear Jackson say, "Frankly, that is why I as a Democrat am supporting Andre in the next election … "
Surprising, maybe, but encouraging to see partisan politics take a back seat to the interests of the people. It's a start, though. It shows statesmanship is not dead. It may seem to be on life support, of course, but we all can hope.

Obituaries

Florence Burretto

Florence Griffin Burretto, 80, widow of Frank Elmer Burretto, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 at Magnolia Manor.
Born in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of Jerry and Ocelie Griffin. She was a homemaker and member of Greenwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Marie Burretto of Greenwood; three sons, Donnie Burretto of Charleston, Frank Burretto of Polk City, Fla., and Paul Burretto of Williamston; two sisters, Lillie Mae Lawter of Chesnee and Pauline Hall of Cowpens; a brother, Jones Griffin of Chesnee; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. James Boling, the Rev. Jason Boling and Hattie Weaver.
Pallbearers are grandsons and great-grandsons.
Honorary escorts are Magnolia Manor staff members.
Visitation is 6-8 Sunday at Harley Funeral Home.
The family is at the home of daughter Marie Burretto, Cokesbury Gardens Apartments, Apt.E-6, 210 McNeill Ave.
Harley Funeral Home is in charge.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harleyfuneralhome.com

Marcus Chappelle Sr.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Marcus M. Chappelle Sr., 49, of the Star Cross section, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia.
Born in Philadelphia, he had lived in Franklin Township since 1997. He was a retired postal worker, retiring in 2002 from the Main Post Office at 30th and Market streets, Philadelphia, with 20 years of service. He was also an Army veteran of the Grenada War and a disabled veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly A. Thomas Chappelle, a son, Marcus M. Chappelle Jr. and two daughters, Klarissa E. Chappelle, Marcellina A. Chappelle, all of the home; five brothers, Collie, Samuel, Mack, John and Kelvin; five sisters, Rosetta, Jean, Doris, Maureen and Cynthia. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Pisgah Methodist Church, 315 Plum St., Vineland. Burial is in Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery, Monroe Township.
Visitation is 8:30-10 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Chappelle Children Trust Fund, c/o PO Box 769, Malaga, NJ 08328.
Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Road, Vineland, is in charge.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.pancoastfuneralhome.com

John William Dutton

John William Dutton, 71, of 504 Norwood St., died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006 at University Hospital in Augusta Ga.
Born in Washington, Ga., he was a son of Grady and Ella Dutton. He retired from Greenwood Mills and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was formerly in the National Guard and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a brother, Grady Dutton of Greenwood.
Memorial services are 2 p.m. Monday at Harley Funeral Home, conducted by the Revs. Jim Dutton, Joseph Dutton and Richard Dutton.
Harley Funeral Home is in charge.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harleyfuneralhome.com

David Vernon Jenkins

LOVEVILLE, Md. - David Vernon Jenkins, 80, of 26376 Loveville Road, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 at a local hospital.
Services will be announced by Robinson-Walker Funeral Service, Ware Shoals.

Patricia Louise Norman Thompson

Patricia Louise Norman Thompson, 50, of 207 Coleman St., died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006.
The family is at the home.
Services will be announced by Parks Funeral Home.