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Wagener Medical Center has Re-Opened

The Wagener Medical Center opened again on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  The Barnwell County Hospital closed the Wagener Medical Center near the end of last year due to financial reasons.  Mayor Mike Miller and several local town citizens worked diligently to get the Medical Center re-opened, not only working with the proper authorities, but also working on building renovations. 

The South Carolina Office of Rural Health, along with Dr. Vasant Garde, a long-time friend of Wagener, worked together to help get the Medical Center open to the public again.   Dr. Garde told the Aiken Standard

Presidential Campaign Rally USC-A

Wagener was well represented at the Presidential Campaign Rally at the USC Convocation Center on Tuesday, January 17th.  This was the 5th consecutive Presidential Campaign Rally (The Aiken Stump) sponsored by the Aiken County Republican Party and the Greater CSRA Conservative Coalition.   While planners hoped all the candidates would participate in this open forum, only Newt Gingrich was able to attend.  In front of a large flag provided by Satcher Ford, Gingrich opened with a light-hearted speech and outlined some of his major objectives.  Gingrich's speech was followed by a time of Q&A.

Wagener to Re-Open Medical Center

Mayor Mike Miller and Wagener's town council have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and will re-open Wagener's medical center.  The medical center is scheduled to open on February 1, 2012, if plans go according to schedule.  The medical center will be open Monday through Friday.

In November, the Barnwell County Hospital consolidated their medical centers to one location in Denmark.  Closing the Wagener branch created a lot of hardship for many citizens of Wagener.

"There are people that have to drive thirty miles to get a refill on a prescription, and they just can't do that," Miller said.  "I think everyone agreed without hesitation we needed to do something quickly, and we did."

Girl Scout Troop 1055

(Courtesy of the Wagener Monthly)

In September 2011, Girl Scout Troop 1055 was formed in Wagener. After participating in an Aiken troop and training, Jessica Cutler formed the troop and became troop leader. The troop is a multilevel troop and became troop leader.

The troop is a multilevel troop, meaning that the troop is available for any girl enrolled in grades K5 through 12th grade. At this time, we have Daisies - K5 through first grade; Brownies - second through third grade, Juniors - fourth through fifth grades; and Cadettes - sixth through eighth grades.

Wagener Garden Club

courtesy of the Wagener Monthly

The Wagener Garden Club held its monthly meeting on Dec. 6, 2011. A special program titled "Healing Gardens - Gardening for the Soul" was presented by Sandy Randall, Aiken County Master Gardener. The program was very informative and enjoyed by all attending. The planters containing yellow, pink daffodils surrounded by pansies have returned to the business locations throughout the Town of Wagener.

In January, garden club members and members of the FFA of Wagener-Salley High School will assist with planting two red maples at the Listine Courtney Senior Center in memory of Norman Smith.

Thanks to Mary Kelley, club member for the beautiful Christmas Wreaths that she placed at the four entrance signs coming into Wagener. They really enhance our entrance signs with their festive appearance. 

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