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Dr. John M. Thomason Library

THANKS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

A special thanks is due to the Dr. John M. Thomason Library for its support to the Olanta community. And also we need to thank the group known as the Friends of the Olanta Public Library(FOPL) for their participation and assistance. Visit their site on Facebook as well as their web site http://www.olantafriends.com/ . They are looking for new "Friends" and based on their success in providing programs both for "seniors" and "young" alike, you would have to appreciate their accomplishments.

BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP

The Dr. John M. Thomason Public Library will offer a free workshop, Creating Your Business Plan, on Tuesday May 14, from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

For new ventures, completion of the business plan is the all-important first step in traveling the road to success. Brianna Zhang, Program Manager of the Kelley Small Business Institute at Francis Marion University, will provide an overview of the process and explain a sound approach to and effective development of essential plan sections.

Zhang received her MBA from Francis Marion University in 2007 and has worked as program manager for the KSBI since then.

Over the years, Zhang has assisted over 400 start‐up and existing businesses in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. She has also won state and national awards for her entrepreneurship training for adults as well as teenagers.
To sign up for this program, call 843-396-4287 or stop by the library.

COMPUTER CLASS

FREE COMPUTER CLASS IN OLANTA

The Dr. John M. Thomason Public Library will offer Computers for Beginners

Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 23, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Each session is the complete stand-alone class.

If you’re new to computers or want to review the basics, don’t miss this free class. Subjects will include hardware and software, the Web, and email. Students will also complete mouse and keyboard exercises.

To sign up, call 843-396-4287 or stop by the library.

Lynches Lake Historical Society

Lynches Lake Historical Society http://www.lyncheslake.org/ is new to the area and has formed in Lake City to enable research and preservation of our area's historical presence, including the time that Francis Marion was moving troops through and drawing troop strength from the area. They will be located at 106 South Acline St. in Lake City for research. They are looking for records and information and are in a place to help with preservation of artifacts in our history. Visit their site and consider getting involved.

WALL OF RECOGNITION

Thanks for those found on our Wall of Recognition. There are more from the area that should be recognized here, and if you have someone or know of someone, please have them send their information with a picture to donpigate@olantasc.com

History Information

The history for Olanta is completed to this point and available for your viewing. Please go to the History area of this site and click on the available link. You can download and print what is available. I am sure there are other items that justify being included and should be included in this history. If you have those items available and would like to share/include them, and if you note errors made that can be confirmed please contact me. donpigate@olantasc.com

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