I received an e-mail from the Karen Floyd campaign last week announcing a dove shoot/fund raiser in Florence on Monday. I’m always impressed to see a candidate host an event different from the traditional stump BBQ. I still love the BBQ & politics combination, however, the candidate for education superintendent has thought out of the box again.

Now, from the good folks at http://www.schotline.com/ we learn that PETA (people for the ethical treatment of animals) has criticized Karen Floyd’s campaign for this horrific event. www.peta.org/mc/NewsItem.asp?id=8947

I just don’t get it. In SC we learn to tote a shotgun before we walk. Does PETA actually think the open criticism of Karen Floyd will hurt her campaign? Go ahead, Karen, tally up the Bubba vote!

What: Marriage Amendment Lunch
Whom: All Community Leaders, Activists, Pastors
When: Wednesday, September 20 @ 12 noon
Where: Fuddruckers, Clemson Blvd/I 85, Anderson
I am hosting a luncheon specifically to discuss the upcoming ballot initiative concerning marriage. This amendment will define marriage as a union between one man & one woman in SC’s Constitution. The choice will go to the voters in the November election. The Dutch treat lunch will be at 12 noon on September 20 at Fuddruckers on Clemson Blvd. If you or someone you know would like to attend, we’d love to have you. To reserve your space, please call me at 864-202-8394 or e-mail me at kevin@kevinbryant.com. If you can’t attend and would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You may also visit http://www.realmarriage.info/ for more information on the amendment. Also, I’ll be distributing information flyers, bumper stickers and yard signs promoting this definition of marriage.

During the recent discussion of instilling a vision for Anderson County, I would like to propose including our community’s health & fitness in this vision.

There is no better way to demonstrate this vision than to participate in the Midnight Flight on Friday, September 1st. After encouragement from co-workers and the announcement of Governor Sanford’s participation, my family has also decided to enter. Presently, I am overweight and non-athletic, but as I approach 40 years old, I want to publicly make a new commitment to fitness.

Even if one is not in shape but would like to make this same pledge, consider poking along with us. We will surely be in the back of the pack, yet it will be fun. To register online, I have a link on my website www.kevinbryant.com. Together, we can make Anderson a healthy county!

Cleveland Georgia
1-BBQ 8
2-Tea 9
3-Ambience – 8