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Jalen Gleaton is February artist of the month
February’s “feature artist” from the Wagener Home Town Celebrations Calendar Contest is Jalen Gleaton. Jalen is a seventh-grade student at AL Corbett Middle School. He lives in Salley with his mother Robin Ginyard, stepfather Shelton Donavon and sister Jamesha Gleaton. When asked about the building Jalen drew for the contest, he stated that he picked the Town Hall because it was different. “I like the way it looks. It’s older, more Gleaton historical, and it stands out,” he said. Jalen enjoyed working on this project, but he really likes to draw faces. He says that different expressions make the faces look real. Jalen’s favorite class in school is math. He finds it easier than the other subjects and says that he needs the skill for life. He laughingly added, “Especially for counting money.” Outside of school, Jalen spends time with his cousin in Wagener. They enjoy playing football and basketball at the town park. Jalen plans to go to college with thoughts of becoming a coach or a policeman. The Town of Wagener presently has desk calendars available for the public to purchase. Wall calendars will also be printed; however, they must be pre-ordered. For more information, contact the Town Hall at 564-3412. We would like to apologize to those who were disappointed by not seeing the artist who designed the cover for the Wagener Home Town Celebrations Calendar featured in the January edition of the Wagener Monthly. At the decision of the artist, Jade Yon chose to have her picture featured during the month of June in honor of her birthday.
Wagener’s only optometrist going strong after 15 years
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Dr. Antley and his staff, Ann Widener, Lillie Mae Hallman and Maree deCelles, have been serving the Wagener community and surrounding area for 15 years as the only optometrist in the immediate area. An extensive practice has been built over the years, and Dr. Antley would like to express his gratitude to the community for their loyalty and their business. What began as a small country practice has grown into a full-service optometric practice.
Dr. Antley is available to the community Monday through Thursday, with evening hours available to his patients who have to make after-work appointments. Also on staff is Dr. Daniel Smith, an ophthalmologist from Aiken County, who has office hours monthly in Dr. Antley’s office in Wagener. He is available for services such as cataract surgery and other advanced treatment of various vision problems. With the advent of a multitude of insurance choices, Dr. Antley’s staff is fully
trained to handle claims for the majority of insurance plans available to his patients, such as Medicare, Medicare alternative plans, Medicaid, Medicaid alternative plans and private insurance plans, as well as plans offered by various employers in the community. The Wagener Vision Clinic has a large variety of frames available to choose from, and Dr. Antley uses only “high quality” materials for the glasses that he prescribes for his patients. Repairs are available on-site whenever
possible, and Dr. Antley also specializes in the fitting of contact lenses. In addition to serving the Wagener community, Dr. Antley continues more than 25 years of service in mission work for the country of Haiti through UMVIM, which is a mission program organized by the Methodist Church. Dr. Antley and his staff would like to again express appreciation to the community for their patronage over the years, and they are looking forward to serving current and future patients.
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People age and view aging very differently
since all of this was taking place in a group of about 10 students. With a little further discussion, the teacher discovered that the young man with the weight question assumed that the older one became, the more one weighed. Thank goodness that is not true. Age Is Just a Number LEMYRA After teaching at This past December at the Wagener YOUNG RS-M Middle for four Christmas Parade, I was walking years, I was able to among the many spectators who had come to view the parade and the vari- come back home and began teaching at A.L. Corbett. ous sites and activities. I remember one time shortly, thereI ventured into a group of grown men, most of whom I had taught when after, that several students and I were sitting on the patio outside my room. they were eighth graders. It was a warm day, and I was wearSince I seldom have a serious ing sandals; one of the students comthought, I approached them with the mented that I sure did have some old comment – every time I see any of wrinkled toes. you, you are fatter and older. I told him that didn’t he know that Well, thankfully none of them greetwhen you get old that your toes did, ed me with the same comment; howtoo. ever, one of the young men did ask, I was expecting at least one of my “Mrs. Young, how old are you now?” I told him that since he thought that students to say, “You’re not old.” However, all I heard was, “Don’t I was pushing 100 when I taught him that I must be at least 150 years old by you know nothing?” It is amusing how we each often now. view age. Another one of my former students My mama’s hair began to gray when spoke, “Boy, don’t you know that you are not to ask a lady how old she is?!” she was in her late 30s, and even though she grayed relatively young, Just before I left the group, I told she has never opted to use hair dye. them that I am now receiving Social Several weeks ago, Mama and I Security. saw a lady that traded in Mama and From the look on their faces, you Daddy’s grocery store. would have thought that I announced After talking with her for awhile we that I had the plague. parted, and Mama and I continued on I guess that we all have misplaced our way. assumptions about age, especially Some time later, as Mama was remiwhen we are younger. niscing, she told me of a time 25 to When I began teaching at Ridge 30 years ago when she was working in Spring-Monetta Middle School, I was the store. 25 years old. That does seem like the The lady that we had seen earlier dark ages now. in the day had come to store and told In those days at RS-M Middle, we Mama that she wanted to buy some practiced team teaching. There was a cute, long blond-haired, hair dye. She and Mama walked to the aisle young lady teacher on the team with where over-the-counter drugs, first aid me. I recall one particular student asking supplies, cosmetics, and hair products this teacher, “How much do you weigh were located. – about 200 pounds?” Mama commented to the lady that Well, this teacher probably weighed she did not care to dye her own hair between 130 and 140 pounds, so you that she preferred to leave it gray. can just image how upset she was The lady immediately replied, “Yes, with such a pronouncement, especially but I am not old like you.” After Memories Memories are precious. Memories are something that cannot be taken away from you. Memories bring you great comfort and joy. Memories can sustain you through difficult times. Memories allow you to remember from where you came and look forward to where you are going. Memories are God’s gift from the past for the future. Mama told me this story, she commented, “I guess she told me.” My husband Garry and I recently attended his Wagener High School Class of 1962 reunion. Some of his classmates we see on a regular basis, while others only at a class reunion. Since I am very gray haired and Garry’s beard is all gray, I did not think anything about the many classmates – men and women – who are also sporting gray hair. Garry and his classmates gathered together to have their picture taken. I was one of the ones taking the pictures. Shortly after the reunion, I began to transfer the snapshots to my computer and felt that I had done a fairly good job in capturing the class of ’62. Apparently someone else had done an even better job than I did, for one classmate’s daughter told Garry that she had seen her dad’s reunion pictures and that some of the members looked to be in their 70s. Garry jokingly responded with some remark to indicate that he was insulted by her comment. When he came home, he told me about his conversation, and we both had a good laugh. However, looking back to the reunion, I do recall that the main topics of discussion were retirement and illnesses. I recall that my daddy made the comment several years ago that when he looked in the mirror, he saw an old man, but when he looked into his heart, he was still a young man. The older I get, the more I am able to understand what Daddy meant. These days I try not to look into many mirrors; however, when I do, I see an almost 63-year-old, gray-haired woman who can remember what it was like to be 16 but is glad that she isn’t. Old age does have its benefits, especially when you sometimes have to depend on a walking stick. I guess age is only a number, not necessarily in years but in living life and making memories – sweet, sweet memories.
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A.L. CORBETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
At left: Mrs. Thrower is greeted during the snowy morning bus duty by Marissa Livingston. Middle: ALC students listened to President Obama’s inaugural address during Reading Renaissance. Bottom: Sixth-grade students celebrate the “Peace on Earth” theme created in art. Pictured, from left, are Cody Rogers, Tzaria Thompson, Jamesha Gleaton, Leslie Green, Melody Corbett and Carolina Arthurs.
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A.L. CORBETT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Mark your calenders for the upcoming March events at A.L. Corbett! • March 5 – Spaghetti and Bingo Night 6:30 to 8 p.m. • March 16 – Health Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. • March 26 – Talent Show If you want to be part of the excitement with participation by your business or by donating prizes to give away at these events, call Mrs. Shackleford or Mrs. Woods at 564-1050. with your child’s teacher and work toward continued academic success. Our first state assessment is March 10 and 11. Students will be tested in writing. One day the students will write about a topic, and the other day the students will answer questions about writing. For more information, visit www.aiken.k12. sc.us/schools/alcorbettm/index.htm. At A.L. Corbett during the week of Feb. 2, parent/student appointments must be made with the counselors to prepare each student’s IGP (Individual Guidance Plan) for high school. Call the school at 564-1052 for an appointment.
Goodies for grandparents
A.L. Corbett began a tradition of honoring grandparents at this time each year. Students through their art classes with Mrs. Carmen Holley made Christmas tree ornaments to give to each grandparent. Grandparents and their grandchildren shared a delicious soup and cornbread lunch on Friday, Dec. 12 in our school library media center. The soups were prepared by ALCMS staff members and the PTO. Thanks for Mrs. Margaret Woods, Mr. Aaron Knowles, Mrs. Leah Shackleford, Mrs. Sharon Jeffcoat and Mrs. May Cooper.
Stories needed
Our journalism class is compiling the A.L. Corbett history for a brochure. If you have an interesting historical fact about the school, send it to us. Share your stories and great moments at the school by mail to Dr. Deborah Bass, 10 A.L. Corbett Circle, Wagener, SC 29164 or by e-mail to dbass@aiken.k12.sc.us.
Grandparents and grandchildren at A.L. Corbett share a lunch of soup and cornbread.
the A.L. Corbett Auditorium. Divisions are sixth grade, seventh grade and eighth grade. Contestant entry fee is $15, and entry is limited to A.L. Corbett male students. Contestants will compete in three areas: Casual attire (opening number), talent or a speech (Paragraph in length – “What are your
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A.L. Corbett Strings
Be part of our innovative plans with contributions
As you make plans for contributions before tax season, consider making a donation toward building our amphitheater and walking track. In an effort to engage our students in a variety of learning experiences and in opportunities to include fitness in the daily curriculum, we are making plans to build an outdoor classroom (amphitheater) and a walking track that is connected conveniently to our building. Send your monetary contributions to the school and make checks payable to A.L. Corbett Middle School, 10 A.L. Corbett Circle, Wagener, SC 29164.
education and career plans?”) and business or formal attire (church, suit and tuxedo). Deadline for entry is Friday, Feb. 13. Admission to the event is $1 for children ages 5-11 and $3 for those ages 12 and up. PTO will have flowers and gifts available for purchase, as well as photo opportunities.
The A.L. Corbett Strings classes have been busy during the past several weeks. We entertained the audience at the A.L. Corbett Beauty Pageant, then performed for the town of Wagener on Dec. 6 at the tree lighting. On Friday, Dec 12, the strings group again played in the library at A.L. Corbett for “Arts Night.” The group finished up the holiday season with a “Christmas Around the World” presentation on the final day of school. We hope you all had a wonderful winter break.
Important dates
Report cards were distributed Jan. 22. Make sure you maintain communication
Mr. Lion Contest
Join us for A.L. Corbett’s first Mr. Lion Contest on Friday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in
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5 I Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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6 I Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A LETTER FROM ALCMS PRINCIPAL BASS
Dear ALCMS Families and Friends: Some things never change. During December, our entire study body read “A Christmas Carol” and all students received a copy of the book to add to their own home library. The story reflects on how, if given the chance, we may make a different decision about our actions. I have often heard parents say, “If I had it DEBORAH to do over again, I’d … BASS .” You can fill in that blank with many words about how life’s choices and circumstances have directed your path. Although there are few “do-overs” in life, there is always an opportunity for someone else to learn from the mistakes and successes of others. Or, for someone to turn things around in life so that the same mistakes or wrong choices won’t happen again. We can reflect on choices we have made and chances we have taken that led us to make significant changes for the better. One change that is sure and certain is the change required in life when becoming a parent. All parents can relate to the sacrifices made to be involved in a child’s life and world of activities. Many of those activities revolve around school. The need for parent involvement for school success is a definite. Parents are the most important adults in a child’s life and their first teacher. Sometimes a relative or a family friend performs the role of parent. To make sure our students make progress, the first choice we need to help them understand is the choice to get a good education. The most accurate predictor of a student’s success in school is NOT income level or social status. It is how a family… • creates a home environment that encourages learning, • communicates reasonable and high expectations and • becomes actively involved in their child’s education. Research clearly reflects a correlation between parental involvement and successful student performance in school. The research supports that when parents are involved students… • achieve more and at a higher level, • have higher test scores, • have less absences from school, • complete homework more consistently, • exhibit more positive attitudes, • improve behavior and • develop realistic plans for their future. We have to resolve to make no excuses and to accept no excuses when it comes to preparing children for the future. It is never too early or too late to spend time with and encourage students to prepare for their future by achieving educational goals. If you want to mentor a student, contact the school at 564-1050. Sincerely, Deborah Bass, Ph.D. Principal
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Alvin Corley and Joann Kitchings present the framed pictures to the school.
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ALCMS renovations
When A.L. Corbett Middle School began its renovations, Dr. Debbie Bass asked the alumni to store some of the historical decor. The ALC Alumni (representing alumni from ALC when it was a high school) stored the photos of some of Corbett’s early leaders and had them reframed to match the decor of the new building. The collection is almost complete with
the first and second principals of ALC – Mr. W.Z. Wilson (1954-69) and Mr. J.O. Brown (1955-87) – and teachers, Mr. Richard H. Sumpter, (1954-96) and Mrs. N.G. Blassengale, who also served as guidance counselor, (1954-72). ALC thanks the alumni for the new frames and for storing the pictures through the renovation. The pictures are displayed near the J.O. Brown Memorial Auditorium.
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The content of character
saying of thank you and please should be unsolicited. Manners never go out of style and should be expected from your child. Teach them that kindness opens all doors. Being kind to a person, especially to an unseemly individual, is a sign of strength. It is easy to be nice to a person who is nice. The real test of character is being cordial to a person who doesn’t even know the meaning of the word. It is hip to be nice. Teach them humility and self-pride. Teach them to be modest in dress and achievement because they have pride in themselves. When a child is confident in themselves, they will not find it necessary to boast or brag. They will also not find it necessary to belittle others to make up for areas in which they lack. Knowing you are good enough should be good enough. Teach them to appreciate the value of human life. Educate your children the truth that they were created in the image of God. Instill in them that degradation of any person in any way is an insult to God. People are unique creations. We all have emotions, thoughts and purposes that need to be not always agreed with but values. If we teach and model for our children all these aspects of character, with God’s grace, they will mold into our children’s personalities. Then they will search for others who hold the same value system. They will do as the Lord commands in 1 Corinthians 15:33 “Do not be misled. Bad company corrupts good character.”
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More than four decades ago Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uttered this phrase in his “I Have a Dream” speech, “judge them not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character” in reference to how he hoped his children would be viewed by society. I get goosebumps when I hear this particular part of Dr. King’s speech. It also CHERYL saddens me because we POOLE as a society are failing our children because we do not teach them how to have character or how to choose character-filled company. Teaching children to keep good company is very crucial in grooming them for a productive adulthood. In order for children to learn this skill, a parent needs to educate them about character. Character is, according to the American Heritage Dictionary, a combination of qualities that distinguishes one person from another. Those qualities can be agreeable or unscrupulous. Of course parents want to have their children acquire friends with the former description. But how? You create good character in them. Teach your children that manners count. Yes ma’am and no sir are not exclusive phrases to Southern culture. The holding of a door open for a stranger should not be only the doorman’s responsibility. The
If coffee, cigarettes and food have left their mark on your teeth, you’re not alone. There are plenty of people who would try anything to get back their pearly whites. “Teeth naturally yellow for a number of reasons ” according to Elisa Mello, DDS, from NYC Smile Design, a New York-based cosmetic and restorative dental practice. But did you know that Mother Nature has some natural solutions to getting back your pearly whites? Here are some tips provided by Dr. Mello: Dos • Eat foods that act like detergents and whiten teeth naturally. To keep teeth bright and prevent yellowing, you need to remove the staining bacteria by chewing certain crunchy fruits and vegetables that produce high salivary ow and actually work like tiny toothbrushes to help scrub away stubborn stains over time. So, take a bite out of apples, carrots, pears, guavas, cauliower and cucumbers. • Eat dark green vegetables. Vegetables like broccoli, lettuce and spinach act like a barrier on teeth by creating a lm that prevents stains from recurring and can actually help scrub away stubborn stains over time. • Eat lots of high-ber and whole foods — they act as natural tooth cleansers. • Mash a few strawberries in a bowl and then take your nger and spread the pulp all over your teeth. Leave it on a minute or two, and then thoroughly rinse and brush it off. Don’ts • The rule of thumb is that anything that can stain a white T-shirt can stain your teeth too. That means most varieties of berries, as well as soy sauce, red wine, many fruit juices, coffee, tea, and cola. You don’t have to avoid them altogether, but immediately after indulging, rinse out your mouth with water, brush your teeth or chew gum. • Keep in mind that citrus fruits contain acid that can cause enamel to deteriorate over time. • Be aware that those sports drinks, energy drinks and tness waters contain organic acids which are known to break down calcium. So they’re especially good at eroding your teeth. Recent studies show they were more damaging to tooth enamel than cola-based drinks. • Reduce your intake of acidic foods like vinegar. Foods that are slightly acidic open up the pores of the tooth enamel allowing for easy staining. “Thorough cleaning by a dentist or hygienist will remove most external staining from teeth caused by food and tobacco. Using a whitening toothpaste can also help remove these surface stains between dental visits. If stains have been present for years, you may need to have your teeth professionally whitened to remove these more stubborn external stains,” notes Dr. Mello, a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU College of Dentistry.
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Lou Ellen Jeffcoat, who works at Piggly Wiggly Store 72 in Wagener, shows off her handsome new grandson, Channing Avery Smith. He was born Dec. 15, 2008, weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20¼ inches long. Proud parents are Roseanne and Clay Smith of Wagener.
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Alpha Delta Kappa Right at Home offers much is helping community needed break to caregivers
The sorority of Alpha Delta Kappa has existed since 1947 when it was founded by Agnes Shipman Robertson, Marie Neal, Marion Southhall and Hattie Poppino. These four extraordinary women saw a need for an organization that would support and recognize the significant achievements of female educators. To date, approximately 125,000 women CHERYL worldwide are memPOOLE bers of Alpha Delta Kappa. Through sorority membership, these outstanding women have opportunities to promote exceptional educational practices, personal and professional goals, as well as altruism within the schools and communities. The local Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is approximately 17 members strong. It is headed by president Charlotte Webb and vice president Gwen Carey, both retired educators of Aiken County Public Schools. The Delta Chapter focuses greatly on altruism. One of the causes promoted in October was “Spooky to be Hungry.” Canned and non-perishable items were collected by members and delivered by sorority sister Mary Saladyga, Busbee Elementary media specialist, to a local food bank. As well as feeding the body, Delta Chapter also feeds the minds of children. In December, 65 books were collected for distribution to preschoolers through the First Steps Program of Aiken County. These books were graciously delivered by Webb. Delta Chapter not only takes pleasure in the recognition of altruistic goals that have been achieved by sorority sisters, but professional ones as well. Two Delta Chapter members, Sarah Emerling, a special education teacher, and Lori Poole, a kindergarten teacher, were both honored with National Board Certification. Both ladies are teachers at Busbee Elementary. National Board Certification is a rigorous process that requires extensive time, planning, paperwork and self-reflection to complete. These ladies did a fabulous job succeeding in such a monumental task. Most every adult has been, currently is or will be a caregiver of a loved one. Care-giving over extended periods can result in emotional and physical problems. Often caregivers are unaware of the benefits of a respite break. Respite is defined as a period of temporary delay from usual activities. Respite breaks KATHY can renew, relax, CRIST refresh and recharge. Symptoms of an overstressed caregiver are emotional lows, chronic health problems, exhaustion and sleep disturbances. Receiving only a few hours of respite per week can result in great benefits. Just knowing a break is coming helps caregivers have more stamina. A win-win situation is created by respite breaks. Research shows the care receiver benefits by having a rested and renewed caregiver. When respite breaks are denied, the caregiver neglects their own health issues, often becomes hospitalized and then is not able to care for their loved one altogether. Why do caregivers decline help that is available to them? Often they feel that no one can take care of their loved one like they can. Caregivers need to realize taking care of themselves helps them better care for their loved one. Where can a caregiver turn for help? Right at Home can provide respite breaks for as little as a few hours per week to around the clock for a weekend getaway. There are grants available in our community to assist those who do not have the financial resources for respite breaks. For more information on scheduling respite breaks, contact Kathy Crist at Right at Home at (803) 278-0250 or visit www.rightathome.net/csra.
Alpha Delta Kappa collected 65 books in December and distributed them to preschoolers through the First Steps Program of Aiken County.
Delta Chapter members not only receive national achievements but local ones, too. Third-grade teacher Cheryl Poole of Busbee Elementary received full sponsorship of a literature proposal for her thirdgrade students. Mrs. Poole placed a proposal for $700 worth of “Magic Tree House” chapter books on DonorsChoose.org, a web-based donation site for educators. The proposal was generously funded by two anonymous individuals, one who stated their location as Wagener. The books purchased will allow the expansion of cross curriculum teaching with social studies and English language arts. Those who help others help themselves as is shown by the successes of these three sorority sisters. The Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa looks forward to serving the community. It is the desire of this sorority to find fulfillment within the assistance of others. To help others is to help oneself, and that is a goal of Alpha Delta Kappa.
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’TWEENS AND TEENS Are they in touch or are we?
As parents of ’tweens and teens, we are starting to “help” plan their futures. Help is in quotes for one simple reason – we think we are helping by doing it for them. In fact, they will find their own purpose, if they are given a chance to discover it for themselves. ’Tweens and teens seem to have a lot less physical energy when they hit this stage. This SHANNON is just an illusion. CHRISTOFFERSON We, as parents, get frustrated when our children become couch potatoes. They do still have the same high energy, they are just using it more mentally than physically. Instead of running around and playing, they are now using the same energies to play video games and other activities that seem less motivating by those of us who find ourselves vacuuming around their feet. These may also be the same ’tweens and teens that are pulling pranks and have authority issues at school. According to Linda Sonna, Ph.D., “’Tweens are capable of the same intense involvements and passionate pursuits as any other age group. The problem is that very few discovered what they care about, or they aren’t helped to pursue their passions.” For ’tweens and teens to accomplish great things, they need to want it for themselves. We, as parents, need to be open to their rambling and experimenting. Yes, we are the one that have to foot the bill. Yes, we are the one who has to play taxi driver. But the rewards can be limitless. ’Tweens and teens who are allowed to explore their passions with the support of their parents do better in school, do not let themselves get bored and become driven, productive adults. As the new year begins, we should make a resolution to help our ’tweens and teens become inspired individuals. After all, it is the inspired teen who drags a reluctant parent in his wake, not the other way around.
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BUSBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
K-Kids
Busbee K-Kids is a group of fifth graders who are interested in serving their school and their community through service projects. They are sponsored by the Palmetto Kiwanis Club of Aiken.
Are you in need of after school care? Busbee Elementary School is implementing an after-school program for Busbee students until 6 p.m. each day. The cost per week for your child to participate in this program is $40 (full pay lunch students) and $25 (free and reduced lunch students). Parents who do not need after school services every day but would like to take advantage of this opportunity several days a week may pay a “drop-in” fee of $8 per day. If you would like to register your child or if you need more information, Submitted photo please contact Marcia Lee Blizzard at Busbee Elementary School K-Kids are, bottom from left, NiJae Jerry, Cole Buff, Avery Snipes and Adam Walling; standing, club advis- 564-1000. Parents er Kay Bodie, Tialeisha Corley, Taylor Williams, Courtney Gallagher, Shelby Bell, Autumn Calhoun, Erica Danley and school adviser vices mustwho use the “drop-in” seralso register their child.
After-school program
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Now you can turn My Coke Rewards points into rewards for A.L. Corbett Middle School. Our school has joined My Coke Rewards for Schools. As a school representative, I only want the best for our children. I know education plays a major role in shaping their lives. That’s why our school has registered for The My Coke Rewards for Schools program. Now by drinking the products that you and your family enjoy every day, you can donate points to provide our school with the resources we need. Get started at www.mycokerewards.com/ schools. Help support our students In order to give our students the biggest benefit, we need your help. Parents, friends and others in the community can support us by signing up for My Coke Rewards and donating their points to our school – providing playground equipment, art supplies, sports gear, educational resources and much more. 1. Enter codes from your favorite participating My Coke Rewards products 2. Select our school from a list of participating K-12 schools 3. Donate points to help our students get rewards Spread the word about the program. Help others become My Coke Rewards members. Work with others in your community to donate points. Contact Mrs. Shackleford for more information or if you can help at 564-1050.
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February Story Times at the Wagener Library
It’s cold outside, but there’s always warmth and fun at the Wagener Library’s story time on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome. On Feb. 4, the theme will be family. From babies to grandma, we’ll have stories about them all. On Feb. 18, there will be good, clean fun at our bathtime story time. Join us for good books and a craft activity every first and third Wednesday. The library is located at 204 Park Street, NE, in Wagener. Please note that our extended library hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For questions about children’s events or regular library services, call branch manager LeWanda Fulmer at (803) 564-5396.
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Leroy and Carolyn Dodson celebrate Christmas with their great-grandchildren. “Having all 11 of our great-grandchildren sitting in one place was a miracle for us on Christmas Day,” Carolyn said.
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How Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging can help you and your body
Cancer cells
Active cancer cells double in number every 90 days 90 days – 2 cells 1 year – 16 cells 2 years – 256 cells 3 years – 4,896 cells 4 years – 65,536 cells 5 years – 1,048,576 cells (still undetectable) 6 years – 16,777,216 cells 7 years – 268,435,456 cells 8 years – 4,294,967,296 cells (doubled 32 times)* *Normally detectable by mammogram at this stage 40 doublings (approximately 10 years) is considered lethal. ment suspected or unsuspected changes. In order to establish your “thermal fingerprint,” a breast imaging is suggested 3 months later. If no areas of suspicion are detected, then an annual screening is recommended. Clinical experience has shown that this cold area just below the posterior neck may be an indication of reduced immune function. Frequently seen in patient diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and/or fibromyalgia. Most breast cancers do not become palpable until they are greater than one centimeter in size – by that time 25 percent have already metastasized. Because most lethal breast cancers take approximately 15 years from their beginning to the time of death, women need reliable testing that starts when the cancer is initially forming – in their mid-twenties. Please refer to the chart documenting the growth rate of cancer cells. Even though Digital Thermal Imaging is a reliable technology existing today, there is limited awareness and insufficient education that has resulted in its being greatly underused in clinical practice. This quick and easy test starts with your medical history being taken before you disrobe for the scanning to be performed. All images are stored on a computer and are sent electronically to a Thermologist (board certified MD’s) for interpretation and reporting. Your results are given to you in the form of a written report, including color copies of your images, and a follow-up consultation. You deserve the best chance for prevention. Let thermal imaging see what you can’t see! You
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As a result of an editorial one of my clients brought to my attention from the Aiken Standard, I decided to write this month’s article about Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging. I have been recommending Thermal Imaging to women for about 5 years for breast cancer screening. As a result of some personal health struggles in our home this year, I have ELLEN since been re-educated on PROVEAUX thermal imaging and its many uses. Due to many of my clients being frustrated with how far they had to venture to obtain the testing, in October we added Digital Thermal Imaging to our services at A Journey To Health. Inflammation is generally accepted as the earliest stage of degenerative disease. Detection of inflammation requires a heat-sensitive device and is therefore routinely missed by traditional imaging. Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging is a clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries, by showing the thermal abnormalities present in the body. Unlike most diagnostic tests Digital Thermal Imaging is non-invasive, uses no radiation, is painless, and requires no contact with the body, therefore no compression involved. Today, the exposure to x-rays has been implicated as a risk factor in the dramatic rise in breast cancer. Numerous studies in recent years have now established the effects of DNA damage caused by low-dose radiation, consistently used in conventional imaging. The fact that exposure and damage are cumulative means that each exposure increases the risk. Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging was FDA approved over 20 years ago as a completely safe method for imaging. Whole Body Imaging is utilized as health screening for early detection and differential analysis of inflammation, infection, pain or abnormal vascular activity. It establishes a baseline for comparison at a later date to docu-
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14 I Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Happy new year 2009
By JOHNNIE ALLEN WEST Columnist
Changes vets need to be aware of
By COMMANDER JANET DESANTIS DAV Auxiliary Unit 43
defend the rest of us, often thousands of miles from home. I have had the opportunity to speak with 2009 is upon us, and we are entering many of the soldiers pictured in our disa new era in American history! We have play when they are home on leave. Many elected a new president to carry us into this of them come by to see their photos on era. With this elevation to the highest office display and to share their thoughts on the in America, our president faces a long list war with us. I have yet to meet a single one of already prevalent economic problems, as who is not proud to be serving you and this well as many new ones. With the numercountry. None I have talked with felt that ous financial bailouts (at the taxpayer’s they deserve any accolades for what they expense), the ugly political buyouts (which are doing. They all seem to feel that they I’m sure shock all those Americans who are are just doing a job that needs to be done. attempting to raise their families, with some Several have told me how lucky we are to sense of moral and ethical values), the be living in America, and how sad it is that energy crisis and the automakers’ dilemma, most of us take that privilege for granted! it’s enough to make one’s head spin. One young soldier told me that it is usuOn the other hand, we are living in ally not the people who deserve to be sufAmerica, where anything is possible. If we fering that end up doing so in a war; it is are willing to put aside our differences and most often the innocent people, many times put our hearts and minds to work together, small children, who suffer the most – the we can solve these problems because that is people who have no desire to be mixed up the foundation upon which this country was in the mess. Another young soldier sugformed. Each one of us must be willing to gested that those of us living in America provide contributions for making America take a moment now and then to reflect on a better place. We must work together and how good we have it here. Another young share our ideas for a better tomorrow. soldier summed things up much better that As I think about a better America, I think I ever could. He told me that he considered about the young men and women pictured war to be man’s greatest lesson in life – in our patriotic display at West Tire and Oil appreciation. He said that there was nothing Inc. These people serving in our Armed romantic or poetic about that statement, but Forces are ultimately responsible for givthat it pretty much summed things up for ing us the opportunity to create a peaceful him. I agree. We are all pretty lucky to be and democratic society for our families to living in the United States of America. enjoy. As we greet a new year and face tremenWe mentioned the many problems facdous economic and financial difficulties, ing us as we enter 2009, and probably the please endeavor to show the rest of the greatest of these is that many Americans world what we are made of. As we enter are fighting a war on foreign soil, in order 2009, let your New Year’s resolution be to to ensure that the rest of us do not have to see your neighbors through the eyes of one fight that same war right here in our home- American looking into the eyes of other land. The men and women who are serving Americans – regardless of religion, race, or us in the U.S. military have volunteered to ethnic background.
sumptive Illness for Service Connected Claims – it is Lou Gehrig’s disease. If you have previously been turned down These are important changes that have for service connection and you have been recently been made and we need to let peo- diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, you ple know who and where they can reapply can reapply immediately with your local to receive these benefits. Veteran’s Affairs Office or DAV Chapter 43 Groundbreaking will be the first week in Service Offer. April for the Fisher House at the Charlie Combat-Related Special Compensation Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta. (CRSC) pays added benefits to retirees who We have collected $803,264.22 so far out of receive VA disability for combat related the 1.8 million needed from the community. disabilities and have 20 years of service. It If you wish to make a donation, contact me has now been expanded to any veteran who at (803) 564-5961 or drop in the collection receives VA Disability compensation for canister at West Tire and Oil. combat related disabilities and were mediThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) cally retired with less than 20 years service announced immediate actions to quickly are now eligible for CRSC. Please contact identify and pay surviving spouses who are your Veterans Affairs Office or local DAV eligible to receive the deceased veteran’s Chapter Service Officer. VA compensation or pension benefit for the All spousal claims for benefits will only month of the veteran’s death. This benefit be accepted at the Philadelphia office. Vetis only payable to surviving spouses of eran’s spouses can no longer file for benefits veterans who were receiving VA compensa- at regional offices, i.e. Columbia, Atlanta tion or pension benefits at the time of their or Aiken. You can still get assistance at the death. Because VA does not always know if local level, but all claims will be processed a veteran is survived by a spouse, some sur- and adjudicated at the Philadelphia office. viving spouses have not received the monthIf you have any more questions or conof-death benefit to which they are entitled. cerns, contact Jim Harris or Cindy Raybould Surviving spouses are encouraged to contact at the Aiken County Veteran’s Affairs office the Survivors’ Call Center at the toll-free at (803) 642-1545 or DAV Chapter 43 Sertelephone number, 1-800-749-8387. vice Officer John Feeney at 803-649-7613 A new illness has been added as a Preto schedule an appointment.
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Berlin Baptist Church’s choir displayed new robes during its Christmas cantata on Dec. 21. Pictured are, back row, Don Rawls, Roy Fulmer, Dr. Paul Taylor, Matt Anderson and Willie Gantt; second row, Kara Kirkland, Becky Brown, Sallie Yon, Frances Johnson and Jackie Rawls; first row, Melissa Buff, Amy Fields, Sandra Kirkland and Sue Ann Taylor. Berlin’s choir director is Patti Jeffcoat, who is standing in front.
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Please consider making the following your “American Resolutions” for 2009
• Give your full support to our newly elected political leaders • Show your patriotism by making every effort to “live green”. Conserve our energy resources. Turn the heat down a notch. Use cold water instead of hot where possible. Turn off the lights when not in use. Unplug appliances not being used. • Don’t “joy ride”. Conserve on gas and fuel. Make every trip do double duty. • Support the businesses, schools, and churches in YOUR community. You not only will keep your community alive, but you will be conserving on gas, too! These are the organizations that make your community a good place to live – support them! • Tell a member of the U.S. Armed Forces thank you for the job they are doing to keep you safe. • Treat all your neighbors, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, the way you would like to be treated yourself! LET’S SHOW THE REST OF THE WORLD WHAT AMERICANS ARE REALLY MADE OF!
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WEDDING
Klock – Herbold
ENGAGEMENT
Griswold – Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Jerry) Griswold of Salley announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer L. Griswold of Dallas, Texas, to Daniel J. Johnson, also of Dallas. The bride-elect is a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas and is a project accountant for McCarthy Construction Company. The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of the University of Texas in Arlington and is an information technology administrator for Austin Industries Construction. The wedding is planned for April 4, 2009, at the Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas.
Jennifer L. Griswold and Daniel J. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. RJ Klock (Karen Herbold)
Karen Herbold of Aiken and Walter RJ Klock of Aiken were married Nov. 1, 2008, in the Victorian Wedding Chapel. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The Rev. Jerry Tindall officiated. The bride is a daughter of Keith and Rita Herbold of Aiken. She is a granddaughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Martens and the late Erwin and Eleanor Herbold. The bridegroom is a son of Theresa Mangione of El Mirage, Ariz., and Robert Klock of Willard, Mo. He is a grandson of the late Warren and Pauline Mangione and the late Walter and Edna Klock. Jenny Johnson, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Michelle Sullivan, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Chastan Collins and Melissa Simmons, both friends of the bride. Keith Herbold, father of the bride, was the best man. Groomsmen were Shane Williams, friend of the groom, and Tim Sullivan, brother-in-law of the bride. Andrew Tozier of Aiken, nephew of the bride, was the ringbearer. Following a reception in the Victorian Wedding Chapel, the couple left for a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach. They will reside in Aiken. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston. She is a 2005 graduate of USC Aiken with a degree in communications. She is employed by the Aiken Standard as a copy editor and puts together the Wagener Monthly each month. The bridegroom is employed by the Aiken Standard as lead pressman. with honors. Her bachelor’s degree is in business administration with a major in finance and a minor in government. She is currently employed with The Bourn Group in Austin, Texas.
Joanna Griswold graduates from the University of Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Jerry) Griswold of Salley are proud to announce that their daughter, Joanna Lynn Griswold, graduated from The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008,
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BRIEFLY
Salley named Salley’s Firefighter of the Year
The Salley Fire Department had its Christmas Dinner on Jan. 3 at Gilligan’s in Lexington. Sara Beth Salley was named Firefighter of the Year for the department.
financial challenges in 2008 in this year. The Wagener Salley Young Farmers will present an informative meeting with the Smith Barney Financial Group on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. inside the Wagener-Salley High Cafeteria. Park is available behind the school.
Belles & Beaus will hold a spring/summer event
Belles & Beaus Children’s Consignment Spring/Summer event will be held March 13-15 at Ball Park Road gym in Lexington. Times will be Friday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from this sale, as well as donations, benefit families in crisis in Lexington County. Visit www.babsc.com for more information.
Salley Methodist to hold spaghetti supper Feb. 27
Salley Methodist Church, located at Pine Street in Salley, will hold a spaghetti supper on Friday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. The cost is $5 for spaghetti, salad, drink and dessert to go. For more information, call Jerry and Patti Griswold at (803) 258-3472.
Sara Beth Salley, pictured with Fire Chief Eugene Fogle, was named Firefighter of the Year.
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Edward Jones firm receives high honors by FORTUNE Magazine
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1 in Registered Rep. magazine’s annual brokerage report card for the 16th consecutive Edward Jones was ranked No. 2 by FOR- year. Last month, Edward Jones ranked No. TUNE Magazine in its 10th year on the Best 4 among the “50 Best Employers in Canada” Companies to Work For list and was named in the Globe and Mail’s annual listing in No. 1 for companies its size. Report on Business Magazine. Over the past To pick the “100 Best Companies to Work year, Edward Jones has received workplace For,” FORTUNE works with Robert Leverrecognitions from dozens of state and provining and Milton Moskowitz of the Great cial publications in the U.S. and Canada. Place to Work Institute, a global research and Edward Jones’ 10 FORTUNE rankings consulting firm with offices in 30 countries include top 10 finishes for seven years and to conduct the most extensive employee sur- No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003. vey in corporate America. “We are delighted by this honor and feel The financial-services firm Edward Jones especially proud because it is based largely ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE magazine’s upon associate feedback during these particu“100 Best Companies to Work For 2009” list larly challenging times,” said Jim Weddle, in its 10th year on the prestigious list, accord- managing partner at Edward Jones. “It indiing to Andy Shumpert, a financial adviser in cates we are succeeding in our goal to make Batesburg-Leesville. Edward Jones ranked Edward Jones a career destination.” No. 1 for large-sized companies. The full list “A driving factor for the list this year is and related stories appear in the Feb. 2 issue that these companies excel in creating jobs,” of FORTUNE, available on newsstands Jan. FORTUNE said. “The 100 companies on 26 and currently at www.fortune.com. the 2008 list added 67,000 employees to The FORTUNE ranking is one of several their payrolls in the past year and employ a important honors based on associate input total of nearly 1.6 million employees; up 16 Edward Jones has received in recent weeks. percent from the number employed by comIn early December, the firm was ranked No. panies comprising last year’s list.”
hard under the direction of Col. Maxie Joye and Sgt. Major Fowler, as well as Ms. By JO BRANCH Bowers. Our community should be very proud of our young people who strive to be What a year so far for our JROTC Drill the best of the best. They work very hard and Rifle Team at Wagener-Salley High and are well disciplined in their efforts to School. The teams have really done a won- set an example for others to follow. derful job this year at their meets and have With so much crime going on around us, already brought home 57 trophies. We are we need to really support the young adults looking forward to bringing home more at who really strive to make the world a betthe meet in Greeleyville next month. The ter place. When we are at the competitions, smiles on their faces when they run up to I see the young people working with one accept their trophies are beyond measure. another in a professional fashion. Though My husband, Jerry and I stand tall in supcompeting against one another, they also port of our teams. learn from each other. It is amazing to see These young adults have worked very this action among them.
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18 I Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Whatever the occasion, All Occasion has you covered
By DIRT ROAD MEDIA
Longtime friends Dana Stalnaker and Terri Collins have brought a touch of luxury to this small corner of the world with the expansion of All Occasion Party Rentals into a full-service event planner. It’s not just about brides, babies and birthdays. All Occasion is now prepared to help you accomplish any kind of bash you want. Making it happen has been the hallmark of All Occasion since its owners began the company by converting a former auto parts store into an elegant showroom for party supplies. Since then, they have enjoyed a flurry of activity as word spread throughout the South Carolina Midlands that a rental company had located within easy reach of socialites, brides-to-be and other party people. As they celebrate their second year in business, Stalnaker and Collins have increased their inventory two-fold, investing in linens, silver serving pieces, greenery, seating, chair covers and accessories to better serve their growing list of clients throughout the Palmetto and Peach states. All-event planning is part of that growth. Why hire an event planner? Reason #1: The average wedding takes more than 250 hours to plan. So do many of the other celebrations in an area steeped in cultural arts and blessed by an equine atmosphere. Even if you have that kind of time, a planner will help you avoid dreadful faux pas that often occur when small details are forgotten. Reason #2: A theme is more than a collection of great ideas. Your fabulous ideas are still only the foundation of your theme. This is where your planner becomes your magician. Knowing all the tricks and resources, she can create a theme that runs throughout the event. Reason #3: Is your budget a guideline or a blueprint for bankruptcy? Being realistic about your budget is essential. If you start with a figure you know you can exceed if necessary, you hurt your chance of getting the best vendors available. If you start with a figure you really can’t afford, you run the risk of paying for that party long after it’s over. Your planner is your accountant and will believe the budget you give her. Reason #4: Your planner is your perfectionist. She makes sure everything arrives on time and as expected. If you have 15 tables, 13 centerpieces won’t do. Things happen, but it is your wedding planner’s job to see that blunders are fixed and end up perfectly. Reason #5: Your party should be fun,
not frazzle. You want to pull off a party without pulling out your hair over checklists and timelines. Do you know anyone who likes them? We do. They can drive you up the wall, but checklists and timelines keep your planner sane and your party perfect. So leave them to someone who thrives on that sort of thing. Reason #6: Synergy applies to vendors, too. By involving your planner in the selection of vendors from the invitations on, you can avoid trusting the event of your life to strangers. Your planner knows who does what and who does it best. Reason #7: Sometimes rules do rule the day. Brides especially need a go-to person for etiquette questions and other aspects of their wedding. Your planner knows without skipping a beat. Reason #8: Overtime charges accrue faster than champagne pours. Everyone is on the clock and so is your planner. The difference is that your planner is on your clock, keeping everything in motion so extra costs are avoided. In the end, your planner is the most cost-effective choice you can make. Reason #9: Frazzled isn’t fabulous. The stress of getting ready for a big event can keep you from enjoying it when the day arrives. That’s especially true for brides, so here’s some prenuptial advice: Relax. Live in the moment. Be with your loved ones. Remember that most weddings have glitches, and yours may too. Your planner can see that you never have to deal with a glitch and may never even know it happened. Reason #10: Everybody likes to look like a genius. That’s what you are if you trust your great ideas to a planner who can bring them to life. Then you sit back on that special day, enjoy being pampered and accept all the accolades you deserve. You did it. You hired All Occasion. When it’s party time, call (803) 564-5543, or visit the All Occasion showroom at 4526 Festival Trail Road. Business hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every weekday but Wednesday and by appointment. For an inventory list and rental policies, visit www.alloccasionpartyrentals. net.
Dana Stalnaker and Terri Collins have expanded All Occasion Party Rentals into a fullservice event planner.
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The Town of Wagener Council meets the first Mondays of each month at 7pmHere are the dates: February 2 August 3 March 2 September 7 April 6 October 5 November 2 May 4 June 1 December 7 July 6
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2008 was a banner year for Christ Central
By LILY HERNDON WEAKS Contributor
What a joy and a privilege it is to report good news. In compiling the list of achievements and activities that Christ Central experienced this past year, I found myself smiling and feeling both gratitude and encouragement at God’s good works in our local communities and beyond. Here’s a highlight of just a few of the triumphs: • Ken Clark was made CEO of Christ Central in March 2008. • Students from all over the country came to intern at Christ Central last summer. • Jason Conrad, co-founder, vice president of academic affairs Submitted photo and professor at Christ Central, Ken Clark was named CEO of published two books. Christ Central Institute in March. • A Christ Central Veteran’s Facility, the James R. Jones Retreat Center, was opened in upcoming Christ Central Institute Lexington at the request of the Research Library. regional VA program. • More communities, churches • Ground was broken for the and government entities took
advantage of Christ Central as a resource in partnerships, with requests for aid in contributing to afterschool programs, creating a town library, establishing an autism coaching center,and numerous other cooperative opportunities. • Christ Central Institute received ABHE (Association of Biblical Higher Education) Affiliate status. Look for more good news in the coming months as further goals are achieved and communities, individuals and organizations turn to Christ Central for resources, services and inspiration. Check out Christ Central at ccins. org for the whole scoop on any of these topics, class schedules and other resources. Christ Central’s triumphs teach valuable lessons When I began writing about Christ Central Institute and Missions, I was thrilled to be able to serve the Lord by spreading His
glory, describing the good works being done by those who serve him. In writing this article, highlighting the exciting events of the past year, I realized that every triumph Christ Central and those who are served by Christ Central experienced was further proof that we just can’t make it without God. This point was driven home to me while reading an e-mail from a Department of Social Services representative in a small South Carolina town. I had been forwarded the e-mail from the folks at CCI for my research. As I read the familiar tale of a town left destitute with the closing down of industry in that area and the resulting poverty, unmet needs of the community, high unemployment, poor health care, homelessness, drug problems and other challenges, I realized that reliance on anything other than God never works. God is literally the only thing
in the universe that never fails. Industry, independent wealth, commerce, the government – none of these are adequate to fully meet the needs of any community. It is only partnership with God through those willing to work for His good through missions, churches and other services that a community can be truly taken care of. I challenge you to find any town or city without a church, mission or other religious entity which, like Christ Central, partners with the powers-that-be in order to take care of the needs of all its residents. Why? Because without God this is impossible. But the marvelous news is that with God, nothing is impossible. I encourage readers to recognize and appreciate every organization that answers the divine call to help those in need. And to recognize that God is the only true provider in life.
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Stewardship of our lives: Prescribed burning
through a forest in a carefully controlled fashion, which results in lower story invasive species being cleared out, allowing what was “Oooo, I want to get IN there!” was my already healthy and thriving to have plenty of constant thought on the morning walk. The room to grow, unfettered by brush and vines. longing began when I was gazing at a pretty Wildlife could flourish there, too, and many clump of large, mature trees swaying in the native plant species actually need fire, one of light breeze, trying to identify them and nature’s oldest tools, to survive. appreciating their beauty. There was definitely What a difference in these two forests on a sweet bay up front, its magnolia-like blosthe same property, because of what had been soms glowing white against the dark leaves. allowed to transpire. Indiscriminate logging, I thought of the sweet, lemony smell of a bay followed by neglect, resulted in a forest that would take a great deal of time, large sums blossom while I gazed at the other trees, disof money and back breaking labor, or the use cerning a hickory, a sycamore and a long leaf Doing Things the Right Way of expensive equipment to restore to health. pine close by. The rest I couldn’t make out The healthy and productive way to log or Woods that had been allowed to mature slowuntil fall when leaf color might give me clues. clear a forest would be to leave some large, ly without exposure to unhealthy practices Throughout the morning, I walked the healthy specimens behind to flourish. Or, if needed only a minimal amount of work to roads bordering this particular section of the clear out what is destructive in order to thrive. farm which, tragically, had been clear cut only you must clear cut (and my opinions on that must, for now, be withheld as temporarily Isn’t that just like life? How much better a few years before we bought it. This area it is to do a little “prescribed burning” in our was now a tightly woven mass of low growth, irrelevant), the way to ensure a healthy forest own lives when necessary in order to elimivines and briars, with the small group of trees that can regenerate in the wake of logging would be management practices, like cheminate what does not help us grow and thrive – I had been pondering reminding us of what cally treating the remaining stumps to avoid those suckers, strangling briars and brambles it had been like before the rumble of heavy having several wimpy trees spring up from the in the form of people, thoughts, habits and machinery changed the landscape. same damaged trunk or clearing and burning unhealthy practices that keep us from reaching Every road or path surrounding the space the logged area, chemically treating it, then upward toward our Source, the Creator. The had a different view, and I could see, from planting desirable trees and monitoring and other alternative is allowing room for some various vantage points, this same clump of maintaining the growth of the forest. event, person or lifestyle to mow us down, mature hardwoods that had survived because Because the section was cleared in such a stripping us of all the healthy growth that the huge equipment had gotten mired down violent fashion and great care wasn’t taken to in a hidden bog and had been unable to mow protect the cleaned-out space, more and worse them down. Loggers from another state had foolishly chosen winter, which in South Caro- species of plants invaded, effectively destroying what was once a gorgeous, healthy forest lina river country meant the wet season, to come a callin’. It wasn’t such a great plan, and and preventing a full recovery. Access to the I named a little trail nearby “Loggers Bane” to river, the “living water” that so many plants and animals depended on, was inhibited. remind us of the forest’s vengeance. Not that we have anything against timber use and pro- Oaks, sycamores, poplar and other desirable trees couldn’t establish themselves because duction – just that type of logging and in this place so close to the river’s fragile ecosystem. while young and tender, they were choked out by invasive plants. Back to the roads bordering the place. It I remembered Matthew 12:44, in which was frustrating because, from the higher point, I could see down the ridged slope to the river, a devil leaves a place, then finds that in its absence it has been swept clean, so it returns snaking along its insulating belt of mature with seven of its buddies, “more wicked than trees that had been protected from cutting. I itself” and they “go and live there.” While I’m could see those few tall, majestic trees in the paraphrasing and certainly this ravaged parcel adjacent logged area, but I couldn’t get to was not put “in order” as was the house in the them, nor to the river except in two spots on the well maintained roads. The gorgeous river parable, it still seemed to apply, as these vines that served as our boundary line was inacces- and brambles were definitely more wicked sible because the woods had grown up so wild than what thrived here before. They not only and jungley in the logged region it was almost lived there, but they also seemed to be throwing a raucous party, celebrating their dastardly impenetrable. The exact words from the deeds of strangling what is good and wholeforestry man who put together our stewardsome out of existence in the area. ship and management plans were “the stand To cheer myself up, I decided to walk up is almost impossible to walk through due to by the “nicer woods” bordering the field. such a large number of understory species.” Understory species? Yep, it sure looked like Unravaged by loggers for some years, this a few species from “under” – way under, like wood was described in the aforementioned plan as “very healthy” and free of insect infesthe “baaaaad place” under! If ever there was tation or disease, with good shelter for game a garden in hell to mock the garden of Eden, surely it boasted such plants as these – thorny, species. It was further suggested the woods be wicked briars and vines that were determined “opened up” with a prescribed burn. My thoughts then turned to a prescribed to choke out every brave hardwood seedling burn, where low fires are allowed to creep trying to grow. Remember the scene in DisBy HOPE DOGOOD Columnist
ney’s “Sleeping Beauty” when the wicked witch’s briar roses grew into a writhing dark wall, impenetrable to everything except a magic sword held by a fierce, lovelorn prince? Now you have an idea of what the area labeled on our property map as “stand 4a” looks like – without the occasional pretty rose. The only prince that gets through our wicked hedge is my husband, astride his mighty steed – the six-wheeler (with treads, of course, because of the hidden bogs), wielding a machete all about him as he creeps along, like some maniacal jungle explorer.
matures into a life that is, like a forest, a place of peace and beauty. I don’t know how a forest feels when it is experiencing a prescribed burn. Perhaps it’s a slight tickling sensation and somewhat of a relief, rather like scratching a nagging itch, or tearing off shoes that are too tight. Or maybe it’s more like what we feel when being forced to eliminate bad things from ourselves – often uncomfortable, the experience even painful, but necessary and, when it’s all over, most welcome for the relief it provides in the end. No matter what a stewardship maintenance practice feels like, in the forest or in our lives, it is far better than the alternative – the infinitely more painful process of tearing things that have been allowed to thrive up by the roots, and having to ravage a wood or a life in order to save it in the end. And if catastrophe or even God should somehow be forced to clear cut my life, stripping it of everything, I pray for the strength to rid myself of every bramble, sucker or other foul thing that would prohibit my future growth into a mature, peaceful sanctuary where God can dwell. But to be safe, I’m going for the burning process! Better my sins and bad habits be burnt up than my spirit! And better to do the clearing myself, rather than waiting for an act of God or nature to light the fire.
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