Milestones

COMMUNITY

RICHLAND COUNTY'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for fiscal year 2010 from the Governmental Finance Officers Association.

RANDY SCOTT, Deputy Chief of the Richland County Sheriff's Department, has been awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major for Justice Award. Presented by the Midlands Coalition of Churches, the award recognizes law enforcement personnel who have rendered service beyond the call of duty. Scott has been with the department for 15 years and is now serving as commander of the uniform division.

STATE REP. JOAN BRADY, (R-Richland), has been inducted to the national board of Women in Government, an organization of female legislators that identifies public policy and educates legslators on issues impacting women and familes. Brady will serve a two-year term as Southern Regional Director.

EUGENE MOORE of Lexington has been commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel. The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to Kentucky charitable and educational institutions and organizations.

CORPORATE

ALLSOUTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION raised $8,172 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the St. Jude Halloween promotion.

MILITARY

ARMY PVT. ANDRE W. PAGE has completed the Automated Logistical Specialist AIT course at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School, Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va. Page is the son of Mac McClatchey Sr. of Columbia and a 2009 graduate of Spring Valley High School.

ARMY PVT. PHILLIP S. HUFF has completed basic combat training at Fort Jackson. The son of Paul Huff of Eastover, he is a 2005 graduate of Lower Richland High School.

BIRTHS

PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND

BORN JAN. 4, 2010

A girl to Emilia and Kent Smith II

A girl to Ashley and Tennyson Zander

A boy to Tiffany Wright and

Jawann Walker

A boy to Alicia Stephens and Lea Burgess

BORN JAN. 5, 2010

A girl to Toni Burton and

Isidro Pena-Hernandez

A boy to Haley Herring and

Donald Kelley

A boy to Alexis Smith and

Brandon Caper

BORN JAN. 6, 2010

A girl to Tiffany Hunt

A girl to Ze Ze and Aung Naing Win

A boy to Aneesha Weldon

BORN JAN. 7, 2010

A girl to Tiffany and Richard Favati Jr.

A boy to Constance Jacobs and

Darrell Foster

BORN JAN. 8, 2010

A girl to Whitney and Edward Catalano

A boy to Rebecca and Jason Watson

BORN JAN. 9, 2010

A boy to Gracious Tucker

BORN JAN. 10, 2010

A boy to Jasmine Green

A boy to Christy and Dwayne Lane Sr.

BORN JAN. 11, 2010

A boy to Deondra Percell

A BOY TO ILENE RUSSELL AND PHILLIP BURROWSCOMMUNITY NEEDS

VOLUNTEERS

FRIENDS OF HARBISON STATE FOREST hosts volunteer trail maintenance days the third Saturday monthly. Meet at 9 a.m. in the front parking lot. Call Harry, (803) 782-9371 or Rebecca, (803) 788-6992

DREAM RIDERS therapeutic equestrian program will hold a volunteer training session for ages 14 and older, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at 156 Sandy Hill Road, Lexington. Horse experience isn't necessary, but you will be working outside; visit www.dreamrider.org for more information. (803) 957-7906; www.dreamr2@mindspring.com

LEXINGTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM is seeking people to serve as advocates for children who come into foster care because of abuse or neglect. GAL volunteers work with all agencies involved with the child, including the Department of Social Services, the Family Court, school and counselors. Volunteers must be at least 21, have the desire to work with children, the ability to pass background checks and complete the 30-hour training program. Call (803) 957-6484 or go to www.lexington.scgal.org for an application.

REGENCY HOSPICE is looking for someone to arrange flowers for distribution to patients and families. Two to three hours per week, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Alice, (803) 765-0099.

AARP is seeking volunteers to fill positions of coordinator, instructor and marketer for its Driver Safety Program. (803) 781-4726; e-mail acalltome@bellsouth.net

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA is seeking volunteers in the following areas: administrative, disaster, grants, heroes, philanthropy, public affairs and special events. Volunteer activities include responding to local disasters, writing Red Cross stories, raising money, conducting grant research and placing thank-you calls to monetary donors. Disaster Services Orientation sessions are held 6-9 p.m. the first Monday monthly at 2751 Bull St. For more information, call (803) 540-1217 or go to www.centralscredcross.org.

THE STATE MUSEUM needs volunteer docents to give tours, teach lessons and help in other ways at the museum, 301 Gervais St. Benefits include a discount at the museum store and opportunities to learn about South Carolina's art, natural history, culture, science and technology. (803) 898-4912 or e-mail jennifer.lee@scmuseum.org

ROAD TO RECOVERY is a program that provides cancer patients with transportation to and from treatments. Training is weekly at the American Cancer Society office, 128 Stonemark Lane. Volunteers must have a driver's license, good driving record and a reliable vehicle. Lang Hunt, (803) 750-1693

RELIANT HOSPICE is seeking volunteers to assist its network of caregivers. Volunteers do not need medical experience. Opportunities range from patient companionship and assisting with home improvement projects to running errands and providing patient transportation to doctor visits. Health screening and SLED background check required. Call (803) 798-1102 or go to www.relianthospice.com for training information.

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF COLUMBIA is looking for volunteers for the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Palmetto Health Richland Children's Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House and McMeals. (803) 254-0118, ext. 11 or e-mail jkrmhc@bellsouth.net

ROLLING READERS, a nonprofit children's literacy program, is seeking volunteers to read aloud or tutor children in reading. Sessions are held at local schools, after-school programs, child development centers, shelters and churches. (803) 733-READ or e-mail rollingreaders@sc.rr.com

DONATIONS

TURNING PAGES (formerly the Greater Columbia Literacy Council) is seeking volunteers and financial contributions. Turning Pages provides educational services to adults who want to improve their reading, math and computer skills. Volunteer reading tutors will be trained and matched with adult learners. All financial contributions will be used to purchase computers/software, readers, workbooks and math books. (803) 240-2441; www.literacycolumbia.org

THE SALVATION ARMY FAMILY THRIFT STORE needs donations of gently used clothes, furniture, electronics and household items. Donations can be brought to the store at 1312 N. Millwood Ave. (803) 667-4943

BEACON OF LIGHT THRIFT CENTER is accepting donations of food, toiletries, clothing, books, electronics and furniture 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at 301 Sunset Drive (Spirit of Truth Christian Church). Store hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. (803) 771-8933

FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS is seeking donations of canned or dry food for dogs and cats for its PetMeals on Wheels program. The group is headquartered at The Black Dog Inn, 321 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville. Monetary donations and garage sale items (no clothing, please) are also being accepted. For more information, call (803) 604-1303 or e-mail meow9@pbtcomm.net

FRIENDS OF THE LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY accepts donations of gently used books, magazines, movies and music for its ongoing book sale. Items may be dropped off at 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington. Tax donation forms available; proceeds help support children's reading programs at the library. Marlena White, (803) 261-8697