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Ex-WSHS agriculture teacher honored
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Retired agriculture teacher Spencer C. Smith was honored for his 35 years as the Wagener-Salley agriculture teacher at Wagener-Salley High School. With the assistance of past Aiken County School Board member John Brown and Wagener-Salley alumni, the Agricultural Building at Wagener-Salley High School was named the “Spencer C. Smith Agriculture Building.” After serving in World War II, Smith moved to Wagener and began his 35-year career as the vocational agriculture teacher from 1947 to 1980. During this time, Smith taught hundreds of young men and women about the advancements in agriculture, soil and water conservation and leadership. As a respected teacher, Clemson University sent more than 30 young men and women to do their “practice teaching” under Smith’s guidance. Smith’s name on the agriculture building was officially unveiled at a drop-in at the gym on June 7. Approximately 50 friends and past students attended the drop-in where many spoke of their experiences as Smith’s students. Many spoke of Smith’s apparent
Lee Ellen Fulmer is August’s artist of the month
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Spencer Smith with Allen Williams. For more on the building dedication, see page 23.
love of his students and the “life lessons” they learned under his guidance. Among those in attendance were Smith’s sister, Lulla Beth Griffin, his daughter Clauda Beaty and her son Kevin and daughter Donna Cambell, her husband Bob and their daughter Erin Leftwich. Special thanks go to John Brown and Charlie Tyler for organizing this special event.
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Despite health problems, area woman remains positive
BY CHERYL DESROSIERS Contributor
about one year, after which time she went into remission. Kathleen was a “free” woman until 2003 when the cancer metastasized into bone cancer. At first she suspected arthritis I remember vividly the first time I met Kathleen Jarvis. She because of the pain in her joints. She also experienced weight attracts attention, not only because she is a beautiful woman loss and she knew in her heart that the cancer had returned. but she also possesses great poise, dignity, and grace. We met Finding herself unable to walk and unable to sit up, followwhen Kathleen and her mother, Phyllis Labine, first came into ing radiation treatments for the tumor on her back, she sucOutaways Café. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendcumbed to kyphoplasty, knowing full well the surgery could ship. lead to paralysis. Her chemotherapy continued, even with her The battle first began in 1995, when Kathleen found two doctor’s grim prognosis, “If the cancer doesn’t kill you, the lumps on her breast. She suspected cancer because her mother treatment will.” was an ovarian cancer survivor. She delayed in going to the It wasn’t long before Kathleen found herself in the hospital, doctor. Her husband, John, was scheduled for double hernia her doctor throwing his hands up saying, “she is going to surgery and he would need her assistance while recuperating. die.” Apparently that doctor did not know Phyllis Labine too Six to eight weeks passed before she was officially diagwell. Phyllis is a very strong-willed woman and she was not nosed with breast cancer. She was scared. Phyllis was devabout to give up on her daughter. Phyllis requested that a pulastated and blamed herself because she believed she passed monary specialist examine her daughter. The doctor took one on this bad gene. Kathleen was initially treated with a very look, diagnosed Kathleen with congestive heart failure and aggressive form of chemotherapy every two weeks, graduatrushed her into ICU. This saved her life by a mere two hours. ing to once per month. This grueling treatment continued for Kathleen remained in ICU for a long time, unsure whether
she would ever leave. She thanked the Lord that it wasn’t her
Please see JARVIS, page 23
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Sometimes the funniest thing can trigger a memory
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. We moved into our newly built home in April 1975, and our son Tyler turned three in July of that same year. My husband Garry was working on the Alaska pipeline that summer, and Tyler missed his daddy very much. I decided to have a big party to celebrate Tyler’s birthday. Seventeen of Tyler’s little friends, his “big friend” Jean Shuler LEMYRA and family members YOUNG attended the party. When the time came for Tyler to open his presents, all of the party guests crowded around him. He began to open one present after the other; after he unwrapped a fireman’s hat and the fire truck that accompanied it, he refused to open any more presents. He put the fireman’s hat on his head and began to play with the fire truck. I repeatedly told him that he could play with it later. He did not want to play later; he wanted to play right then. I finally persuaded him to open the rest of his presents, and he did so with little enthusiasm. The episode of Tyler and the presents reminded me of the story that Mama has often told me about my third birthday party. I was born in the living quarters over Granddaddy Charlie Tyler’s grocery store, and that is where we lived until Mama and Daddy built the home that Mama lives in today. When I was 3 years old, Mama and Daddy were still living in the apartment over the store. However, my Tyler grandparents lived in the house that my brother Charlie and his wife Ann live in today, and that is where my third birthday party was held. When it came time for me to open my presents, I would just look at all of the wrapped gifts but not open a one. Mama said, “Honey, open your presents.” I replied, “They’re not mine, they are Marla’s.” She kept telling me that the presents were mine and that it was OK to open them, and I kept telling her that they were Marla’s. I had been to Marla’s fifth birthday party just the day before and being just three, I assumed that the gifts were Marla’s too. Mama also likes to tell of the time when Marla and I were young: Marla looked down at my feet and said, “Mine and LeMyra’s shoes are just alike.” Then she looked down at our feet again and said, “‘spetin’ mine are different.” Marla and I are still best friends today even though we live about two hours apart. The last birthday that I celebrated with a BANG was when I turned 40, and that has been so long ago that it is almost scary. I gave myself a birthday party; I invited family and friends, and I put on “the dog.” Even my friend from Charleston came to help me celebrate the big 40. She spent the entire weekend with us. On Sunday morning, after the Saturday night bash, none of us made it to church. We made breakfast from the leftover party food. Croissant French toast is really good, especially when it is covered in cane syrup. That Sunday was more than the day after my birthday, it was the day that three grown-ups and one 14-year-old sat and watched Pee Wee Herman in his first movie. We still laugh about us sitting there through the entire movie all the while making comments about what a silly movie it was. I still think it is a silly movie, but I would probably watch it all the way through again. The reality of having birthdays is that the more you have the more trouble you have remembering your age. I catch myself now subtracting the year of my birth from the present year. Some people do not like to reveal their age; it makes no difference to me, I know each day that this is as pretty as I am going to get. And besides, there are a lot of benefits that go along with being older, I just can’t think of any right now. Make a memory, save a memory.
What Triggers a Memory? It is often surprising what will trigger a memory. Most afternoons, Mama and I go for a ride; just the other day as she was getting out of the car, I commented that the garage was soon going to fall down from the many holes that the bees have bored into the studs. I then said that the garage had been there for 58 years and Mama corrected me telling me that it was 59 years, since my brother Charlie will be 59 in August, and he was born just a few months after Mama and Daddy moved into the house. My next thought was about my fifth birthday. We had been living in our home for just a little over a year and, since we had such a large front yard, Mama planned a big party for me. What I mainly remember about the party was Mama making oodles of crepe paper party hats for the boys and crepe paper bows for the girls’ hair. I remember her spending a lot of time with each creation and then storing them in a hat box until the day of the party. The day of the party came, and all of the boys and girls had a good time eating ice cream and cake and playing Drop the Handkerchief, Red Rover, Ring Around the Rosie and swinging on my swing set. As Mama was cleaning up after the party she remembered the hats and bows, but it was too late; everyone had already gone home. However, all was not lost, my across-the-road neighbor Adele Gunter and I spent many happy hours playing “dress-up” with the hats and bows. Around that same time, I was invited to the birthday party of a young friend who had the reputation for biting, and I don’t mean biting a biscuit. He would bite his little friends and leave angry distinct teeth marks. Mama was not able to take me to the party, so I went with my friend Jenny Lynn Graham and her mother. Mrs. Graham was quite familiar with the “biting boy,” and she watched me very closely to make sure that I was out of his reach. However, she was so busy making sure that I did not get bitten, that she missed seeing him lock down on Jenny Lynn’s arm.
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Al Tyler awards SSA memberships to US Airways pilots
US Airways Captain Chesley (Sully) Sullenberger, left, and First Officer Jeffery Skiles, right, were recently presented lifetime memberships to the Soaring Society of America. SSA board member Al Tyler, center, of Wagener, made the presentation to the two airline pilots on Feb. 24, in Charlotte, N.C. Both pilots had been trained to fly gliders prior to the engine-out landing in the Hudson. In fact, Sully Sullenberger is a rated glider pilot. Before the ceremony, Tyler had an opportunity to talk with both Sullenberger and Skiles. Al said, “I could immediately tell that they both have the same love of small aviation and flying in general that we all do. I advised that the next time they try gliding, they may want to do so in something with a little better glide ratio. Sully said he agreed and would like at least 50-to-1.” In a thank you note to the Soaring Society of America, Skiles wrote that he had checked into soaring sites in his area just a month before the river landing. He began his glider training years ago but “didn’t go back to it until Jan. 15, and then in rather dramatic fashion.”
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Ms. Sandy Watts and Mrs. Erria Daniel participate in the training provided by Tim Cannell of Pitsco.
A.L. Corbett Middle School has new Synergistic Lab
science, technology and cooperation. It is a unique experience that will be enjoyed daily as part of the learning process and programs at ALCMS. The lab, valued at more than $100,000, creates an environment where students use technology to apply everyday knowledge. The modules range from alternative energy, bioengineering, forensic science, gravity, music and sound to robotics, weights and measures and applied physics.
Dr. Debbie Bass, ALC principal, and Dr. Everitt follow directions in the Applied Physics Module.
ALCMS has a new Synergistic Lab for seventh- and eighth-graders this coming year. Ms. Sandy Watts is in charge of working with the students during this instructional period. There are 15 different computer stations with each having a different module of study. Students will have hands-on, real-life situations to help them with a deeper understanding of math and science. Every module integrates reading, writing,
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Movie Machine comes to Wagener, is located inside Piggly Wiggly
credit card and punching in a three-digit code, just like an old time jukebox. New titles are placed in the Movie Machine on the day of their release, which is usually on Tuesday. The Movie Machine holds multiple copies of each movie, so the odds are the movie you want will be there when you want to see it. These are the hottest movies coming out of Hollywood, the “A” list titles. If it was worth watching, you’ll find it in the Movie Machine. Regular rentals cost $1.99 for the first day and $1.50 for any additional days, so being a little late won’t break the bank, but the “All You Can View” option is a deal that you won’t find anywhere except the Piggly Wiggly in Wagener.
Piggly Wiggly is now offering their loyal customers unlimited movie rentals for $9.95 per month. That’s right, unlimited! Take one, bring it back and take another one, as many times as you want, for 30 days! You can take one movie at a time, and there are no late fees if you keep it three days. Or you can rent three movies in one day, and you don’t pay any additional fees under the “All You Can View” program. The Movie Machine at Piggly Wiggly holds 160 different titles. That’s all the best movies that came out in the past year! There’s no standing in line, no waiting for the mail, no hassle renting from the Movie Machine. Renting is a simple as swiping your debit or
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FFA NEWS Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA well represented at convention
The Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA Chapter had a busy State Convention this year at Clemson University June 10-12. During the first session, Sally Yon received recognition for receiving three scholarships to assist her financially with her education at Clemson – the Hilton V. Rogers Scholarship, the South Carolina Young Farmer Scholarship and a National FFA Scholarship sponsored by Monsanto. Sally will enter Clemson this fall and major in agriculture education. Also during this session, the Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA Chapter was recognized as a Superior Chapter on the National Level. The next morning, Casey Martin competed in the State Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event. Casey’s topic was bio fuels. He finished fourth out of eight participants. During the afternoon business session, Sally Yon, Ben Derrick, Jonathon McKay, Anthony Rauton, John Frazier and Kevin Fallaw received their State FFA Degree. At the third business session, Sally Yon was recognized as the Star State Farmer for South Carolina. Sally’s parents (Kevin and Lydia Yon), FFA Adviser Michael Crim and Sally were on stage to receive the award. Sally will now compete for Nation Star Farmer in October at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the same session, Ben Derrick was recognized as the Low State Star Agriculture Placement student. Ben received this award because of his outstanding Supervised Agriculture Experience Program, which took place at the family agriculture business, Derrick Equipment in Ridge Spring. Under the supervision of his father Dean, both uncles Brian and Bobby, and grandmother Louise Derrick, Ben has been exposed to and learned the foundation of the family business. He was on stage during the session with mother Amy, youngest brother Ethan and FFA adviser, Michael Crim. At the conclusion of the session, retiring Principal Mr. Bill Ward was given the Honorary State FFA Degree. He received the award for his support
Wagener-Salley FFA members attending Cherry Grove FFA leadership Camp were Chaperone-May Rushton, Brittney Howard, Josh Yon, Bailey Gantt, Kyle Clarke, Karrie Williams, Sara Thomas, Jennifer Blizzard, Hannah Feagin, Corey Clayton, Caitlin Williamson, Derek Shealy, Trey Crosby, Trevor West, Ethan Busbee and Sam Clarke.
Ben Derrick and Salley Yon
Wagener-Salley members are on the go this summer
Fifteen Wagener-Salley FFA members along with chaperones Mae Rushton and Allen Williams attended Cherry Grove FFA camp June 22-26. 2009. FFA members from across the state participated in camp activities designed to build self-esteem, leadership and cooperation. FFA chapters went through the LowRope and High Rope courses, as well as built a canoe out of cardboard and duct tape. The canoe was designed to carry two FFA members through a course in the camp’s swimming pool. These activities required the cooperation of all members present and developed bonds and skills that will be used throughout the school year in planning and carrying out the chapter’s “Program of Activities.” Campers also participated in kayaking, archery and “Ag. Olympics.” During the Ag. Olympics, participants had to flip a tractor tire 50 yards, pull at tractor and participate in the ware relay. Highlights of the trip were a trip to the beach and to Dixie Stampede. Because of Wagener-Salley’s outstanding participation and cooperation, the WagenerSalley chapter was selected as the “Best Chapter” at camp. Those Wagener-Salley FFA members attending camp next summer will be guaranteed one of the coveted air-conditioned dorms and Brittney Howard, 2008-09 FFA president, was allowed to place a pie in the face of Wagener-Salley’s adviser, Allen Williams.
Five Wagener-Salley FFA members attended the 82nd Annual South Carolina State FFA Convention on June 10-12 in Clemson. FFA members from across South Carolina participated in career development events, attended leadership sessions, toured Clemson University and were honored while at the convention. Tyler Green represented Wagener-Salley FFA in the Creed Speaking Contest as a result of placing first in the Lower Region Contest in May. Tyler had to recite the five-paragraph FFA Creed to a audience of judges and answer questions concerning the creed’s meaning. Tyler placed fourth in the State Creed Speaking Contest. Amber Fulmer, Sam Leguizamon, Kyle and Sam Clarke placed second in the State Farm Business Contest. Participants in the contest had to answer questions generated from a farm’s balance sheet and income statement as well as make marketing decision using futures and options data. Marjie Sliker and Rachael Enlow received their “State FFA Degree” during the convention. This degree is the highest degree given at the State level and is awarded to FFA members who have met participation, leadership and career exploration standards. Wagener-Salley FFA members got a taste of college life as they stayed in one of Clemson’s dorms and ate in the universities’ cafeteria. A comedian entertained the convention attendees, and students enjoyed some leisure time at the Student Union.
of the Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA over the last 11 years as he served as the principal at Ridge Spring-Monetta High School. At the last business session, two RS-M High students received proficiency awards for their hard work related to their own Supervised Agriculture Experience Program. Both winners received a $200 award for their accomplishments. Each award will now be judged on the national level. Sally received her award under the Beef Production – Entrepreneurship Category. Her SAE was directly related Angus production on her family farm. Drake Yon received his award under the Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship Category. Drake not only worked with Angus production on the farm, but he also worked in the past with other livestock being raised on the family farm. Both students worked closely with their parents developing their SAE projects. Cory Price and James Cochran also represented the Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA Chapter as voting delegates at the convention. “All the students that received awards during the South Carolina FFA Convention should be recognized for their hard work. Speaking for the Ridge Spring-Monetta Chapter, each of our student’s success is related to the work ethics of their parents and grandparents. Without their strong family work ethics instilled in these fine students, these great individual successes would not be possible,” said Crim.
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Saturday, August 1st • 7 pm
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Friday, August 7th • 5pm - 11pm
5:00pm – “Blessing of the Pots” Festival Officially Begins – PHS Band Performs Boiled Peanuts & T-Shirts for sale – Ruritan’s Peanut Shed “Peanuts Your Way!” tent – specialty Peanutty treats Softball Tournament Begins (Barry Fogle 894-2197) Arts & Crafts Vendors – asmoak@scpeanutparty.com Exhibitors – variety of Lexington & Richland County Businesses & Services (ssprenne@scpeanutparty.com) Carnival Rides - Palmetto Amusements – $14 Wrist Bands Fabulous Fair Food –Mushrooms, Funnel Cakes, BBQ, Homemade Ice Cream Live Entertainment: On Stage 1 Begins @ 6pm Local Entertainment & Rock Salvage
Saturday, August 8th (8am - 11pm)
Carnival Rides - Palmetto Amusements – Tickets: $1.00ea. or 12 for $10.00 Boiled Peanuts & T-Shirts for sale – Ruritan’s Peanut Shed 8am-11pm Arts & Crafts Show “Peanuts Your Way!” tent – specialty Peanutty treats 8am-3pm Friends of the Pelion Library Book Sale – Stage 2 (next to Peanut Pots) 10am Parade Invitational Begins @ Hwy #302 (Pine St. & Maple St.) ssprenne@scpeanutparty.com Softball Tournament continues Peanut Butter Sandwich Eating Contest – signup by 3pm; contest begins @ 5pm; $1entry fee Fabulous Fair Food – Mushrooms, Funnel Cakes, Peanutty Milk Shakes & BBQ Exhibitors to include: Gutter Guardian, Alyssa Killebrew’s “Charlie The Peanut”, Heartstrings Hospice, LC DSS Foster Care, Pond Branch Telephone, Patriotic Citizens and more! Live Entertainment: On Stage 1 Beginning @ Noon Pelion Chorale, Battle of the Bands @ 3pm, and Local Entertainment 6-11pm Mattie Phifer’s Band The Mattie Phifer Band promises the best of the blues and “Nothin but the Blues”! Blues ‘Belter’ Mattie Phifer, Vocalist & Pianist Catherine Brickley, Bassist Greg Willard, and Drummer Dave McNeer http://www.mattiephiferband.com
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WAGENER GARDEN CLUB
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Maintenance on the various beautification projects undertaken by the Wagener Garden Club continued during the month of July. We hope that you are enjoying the beauty of the plantings at the four entry signs as you enter Wagener as well as our other projects. We also hope that when you visit the U.S. Post Office that you take a moment to enjoy the two flower beds of red double knock-out roses, and when visiting the Nancy Bonnette Library that you see the abundant blooms on the lantana and the yellow cannas. Take a drive through Gunter Park and see the lantana, butterfly bushes and phlox that abound in the two flower beds and be sure to take a moment to enjoy the two flower beds at Roy Warner Park. A grant has been received for improvements to the Wagener Cemetery with the work to begin shortly so be looking for the changes. We will keep you informed as to new projects that the Garden Club of Wagener will be undertaking for 2009-10. One such project we will be undertaking in conjunction with the National Garden Club is titled “Golden Days Daffodils.” We would like to ask for help from the community, individuals as well as businesses, for monetary contributions to assist the Wagener Garden Club with this effort. Our plans are to plant daffodil bulbs at several locations throughout Wagener. Can you envision the beauty that spring bulbs with their unfolding beauty can give
us as they spring forth with delight as the early signs that spring has arrived? For further information on this project, call Susanne Bishop at (803) 564-4757 with all contributions being sent to her at 3406 Camp Rawls Road, Wagener, SC 29164. We are pleased to announce the sale of a wonderful cookbook compiled by the Garden Club of South Carolina that captures the flavors of the Sandlapper State with recipes for both the novice and gourmet cook. The 312-page hardcover cookbook is packed with recipes, garden and household hints and South Carolina lore. Eight full-color pictures of special gardens from each district introduce the sections of the book. More than 600 tried and true recipes from 489 members, friends and celebrity chefs make Kitchen & Garden Secrets from South Carolina a must for every kitchen. If you would like more information on this wonderful cookbook, contact Susanne at (803) 564-4757 to obtain your copies.
One of the most noticeable things on a person is his smile. A bright smile can lighten up even the worst of days. Unfortunately, a less-than-stellar smile filled with yellow teeth or swollen gums is sometimes can be even more memorable than a mouthful of pearly whites, and a source of embarrassment. Infrequent visits to the dentist can contribute to poor oral health. Part of the problem a person’s fear of the dentist - a widespread phobia. However, much of the stress of dental visits can be alleviated if dental care at home reduces the need for picking and drilling by a dentist. Follow these easy suggestions for taking care of your teeth throughout the year. Follow the routine. Part of what makes so many people fearful of the dentist’s chair when they arrive for a checkup is that they know they haven’t followed his advice since the previous visit. By establishing a good daily routine, you can rest assured your dentist will be smiling the next time he takes a look at your smile. Always brush at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night before you go to sleep. Ideally, your teeth will be in the best shape if you brush after each meal and snack. Include flossing as part of your daily routine as well.
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WEDDING
Hilton – Rawls
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The church is located between Perry and Salley, SC just off Hwy. 39. Turn on Rocky Grove Rd. at Felders Garage
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Mrs. Robert V. Hilton (Amy Jeffcoat Rawls) with her daughter Ashlyn Rawls
and the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hilton. He is a graduate of Mims Academy and is employed by Showa Denko Carbon Inc. The junior bride was Ms. Ashlyn Rawls, daughter of the bride. Matrons of honor were Mrs. Jennifer Starnes and Mrs. Angela Williams, sisters of the bride. The flower girl was Ms. Gracie Starnes, niece of the bride. The best man was Mr. Claud Hilton, father of the groom. Groomsmen were Mr. Jason Hilton, brother of the groom, and Mr. John Jeffcoat III, brother of the bride. The ring bearer was Mr. Landon Williams, nephew of the bride. Following a honeymoon in Savannah, Georgia, they will reside in Ridgeville.
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Amy Jeffcoat Rawls of Wagener and Robert V. Hilton of Ridgeville were married July 11, 2009, on Edisto Island at Edisto Beach Baptist Church. The 6 p.m. ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Sid Mims. A reception followed at Wyndham Ocean Ridge Resort. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jeffcoat Jr. of Wagener. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lula Senn and Mr. and Mrs. Mortimo Gleaton and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jeffcoat Sr. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Hilton of Ridgeville. He is the grandson of Mrs. Arlene Rittenhouse
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Family values and the American way
By JOHNNIE ALLEN WEST
There is a cross-stitch framed and sitting on the sideboard in my kitchen. It says “The best place to be is in a loving family.” I have been looking at these words of wisdom and thinking a lot about them during the past month. I am sure that all of you are just like me and thinking that you can’t pick up a newspaper or turn on the television without running into morals and values that are diametrically opposed to all the ones you grew up believing were right! Our young people, who will be our next generation of leaders in America, can’t read or watch anything without being bombarded with the latest politician who has cheated on his wife and family, destroying not only his own life and career, but abusing his family by taking away whatever happiness they may have had. We have taken sports figures, movie stars and music icons, whose publicized lifestyles have been harmful to themselves and demeaning to their families, and tried to turn them into heroes in the eyes of our youth. I have an opportunity every day to talk with people from all walks of life. I have discovered that no matter what their age or marital status, almost all have very definite ideas about what they consider to be family values, and, for the most part, these are the same
values that we all grew up knowing were right. Perhaps we can all take a lesson from President Obama, who seems to me to be pretty big on family values. His mother-in-law lives at the White House and helps care for his daughters. When he goes out for an evening on the town, it’s his own wife he is taking out to dinner and a Broadway show – not his mistress or someone else’s wife. When he visits a foreign country, most times his wife and daughters are with him. Not only is this providing a priceless education for his daughters, but it is most certainly chalking up a few points for time spent with the family. We can’t all go out to dinner and a Broadway play or visit a foreign country, but we can get the family together and go out for pizza and a movie or on a trip to the State Museum or the zoo or maybe a day trip to one of our beautiful beaches. Many family activities are free or relatively inexpensive. A weekly trip to the public library to check out books or movies is not only free but fosters good study habits, as well as a sense of responsibility. If books and movies are not returned in the same condition in which they were borrowed, a free outing can become rather expensive! How about a family trip to the religious house of your choice, followed by
dinner around the family table? A trip to church is not only free but good for the mind and soul, as well! One of my customers, SSG Ronald L. Wright, is home on leave from his most recent tour of duty in Iraq. Earlier this month, he was preparing for and eagerly anticipating the arrival of his grandchildren from Florida. He was taking them on a camping trip when they arrived! It sounds to me like he knows all about the importance of family values and time spent together and is trying to instill those values in his grandchildren. We all need to follow his lead. We need to become more active in the community organizations available to us, most of which emphasize the importance of our families. Our churches, our PTAs, our womens’ clubs, our garden clubs, our VFWs and our fraternal lodges all emphasize the importance of our families through the work that they do throughout our communities. We received an e-mail at work today that contained a quote from Ronald Reagan. “If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” The person who sent this e-mail remarked that “our nation has been on the slippery slope for a long time. If you look around you will find corruption, greed, moral decay and a steady move away from the things that made
us great!” My friend, Caroline, also noted that “the principles upon which our nation was founded are no longer our backbone. However, we can reverse that trend.” Hooray for her! I agree! Those of us in small-town, middle- class America can change this trend. We just have to be willing to stand up and live the family values we were taught as children. If we are committed, regardless of our race, religion or ethnic background, to stand up for the values upon which our country was founded – the same values most of us were taught growing up – our children won’t need to idolize politicians, musicians and athletes with questionable moral and ethical standards. They will be able to look around their own community for the guidance and direction they need to grow into Americans that will make us all proud. As I leave you this month, I ask that you remember all the troops serving us in Iraq and Afghanistan. Please remember them in your prayers and with cards and care packages. Don’t forget – the freedoms we enjoy are only possible because of the sacrifices they and their families are making. It is obvious that the soldiers volunteering to defend our country grew up in homes where good, old-fashioned values were a top priority. God bless America and all our troops!
WOMEN’S WELL
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• Visit your public library • Visit your local & state museums • Have a family picnic in a state park • Visit the zoo • Volunteer in a soup kitchen • Send a care package to a soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan • Visit the elderly & those in nursing homes • Attend religious services as a family • Have at least one meal as a family everyday
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Lee Ellen Fulmer is the August artist of the month
2School Bash takes place. It is great to see our community coming together to help the kids in the town of Wagener, and the ones surrounding it. We all seem to become one … and I like that.” Some of Lee Ellen’s hobbies are art and writing. “I especially like making up stories that I can illustrate. I can make up my own world and then bring it to life with drawing.” Lee Ellen has won art related contests such as the SRS Safety Art Contest and the Augusta Chronicle Christmas Card Contest. She attended June’s acGATEWAY program. “I also like to play golf. My dad taught me how to play, and even though I don’t get to play as often as I like, it’s a fun pastime.” She hopes to become an elementary school teacher. “I love being around kids. No matter how bad a mood you’re in they can brighten your day. I also like to help people understand things and teach them how to do something they don’t know how to do. I think that teaching is perfect for me.” She wants to attend Columbia College and someday teach in Wagener. “I think that staying in the community and giving back to the place that has given me everything is what I need to do in life.”
The August Artist of the Month is Lee Ellen Fulmer. Lee Ellen lives in Wagener with her parents Tony and Alica and her sister Lindsey. She attends Wagener-Salley High School, is an honor roll student and will be a sophomore for the 2009-10 Fulmer school year. “One reason I chose to draw the month of August for the Home Town Celebrations Calendar is because that’s when the Back-
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Senior Fellowship at Berlin is growing
By BARBARA POOLE Senior Director
If you want to have fun, good fellowship and share lots of love, join the Seniors fellowship at Berlin Baptist Church. The excitement we share each month keeps building; as one dinner is over, the plans are already made for the next. As God’s people work together and can see God at work, word gets around and others want to join. God is all about love, and He enjoys seeing His children come together to share this kind of love and fellowship. In May, our seniors had a ’50s party and, oh my, what a special time! We all felt young again being able to go back to our school days. We were blessed by Spanky Jumper of Swansea. He performed the gospel classics from Elvis. June was also very exciting as we traveled to Charleston and visited the Tea Plantation, had lunch at Hyman’s and made our way back home. What a wonderful trip! In July we had a barbecue supper with all the trimmings. We were entertained by Mr. Belvin Williams and his band from North. Looking forward to some good old-fashioned gospel music. We would like for you to join us on Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. at Berlin for a fish fry, fish stew and all the fixings. Special music will be by Pastor Virgil Parsons from New Holland Holiness Church. On Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. at Berlin, we will host a “Preacher’s Supper” that will include fried chicken and all the trimmings that make an old-fashioned dinner. There will be special music by Britta Carver and her praise team from Wagener’s First Baptist Church. We invite all seniors (those over 55 years of age). God will bless you by being with us and as we enjoy each other’s fellowship. Berlin Baptist Church is located between Wagener and Pelion right off Highway 302. If you would like more information about the Senior’s Fellowship, call (803) 564-5460.
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The beekeepers warm up the smokers.
This building is being turned into a coffee shop.
Beekeepers hold meeting
By WES BOMMER
South Carolina Beekeepers had their annual summer meeting at Clemson University. The purpose of this meeting was to keep us abreast of beekeeping problems and cures with research being done by various universities and the National Bee Labs. Speakers came from Florida, Arizona, and Washington State. Subjects lectured on were pesticides even in sub-lethal doses, bee nutrition, and other on-going research. This weekend always starts with a modified beginner’s course with people even with over fifty years of beekeeping experience sitting in on this course. Ms. Helen Coats, 10 years old from Rock Hill, read to us her award winning essay. Ms. Coats wrote on the bee dance for the 4H Essay Contest and won not only South Carolina’s award, but also the National Award. She presented the essay to us on the bee dances with her essay titled “The Bee Dance – Not Exactly – ‘The Electric Slide’.” We have a honeybee research fund in South Carolina that once sufficient funds are raised will be available to a beekeeper or a graduate student for honeybee research in
South Carolina. There is also an endowment fund that will someday provide full-time funding for a graduate student at Clemson University. For more information, you can visit www.scstatebeekeepers.org. As part of the Friday night evening’s events to take a break from the classroom environment and catch up with old friends, we attended a barbecue where there was a horseshoe tournament, and yes I scored one point. Other events have previously consisted of a tall tale’s contest, but this year we deviated and had a smoker lighting contest. Bee smokers can sometimes be extremely aggravating to keep lit. There was a first and second prize, and a worst prize with the first prize being won by a fourteen year old boy, and the worst being won by one of our counterparts from North Carolina. During this upcoming week, beekeepers will speak with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on plantings for native species as well as honeybees. Additionally 600 hundred children will be spoken to on the needs and the benefits of honeybees. Beekeepers truly enjoy speaking and educating the public about honeybees.
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Some of the coffe shop workers.
Old building goes from condemned to coffee shop
Pastor Jimmy Jones, the summer intern students, some of the staff members and employees have been working hard to finish the Coffee Shop & Student Center before classes start back in August. Pastor Jones and some of the men were still working hard. Christ Central has the same mission for souls as they do for condemned buildings. As Jesus takes us from the darkness into the light, or from ashes into beauty, through that same love Christ Central is restoring condemned buildings of Wagener.
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The Aiken Area Council on Aging, Inc. is now offering rural transit to/from Aiken in the following areas: Wagener, Perry, Salley Jackson Beech Island New Ellenton North Aiken (Shiloh Heights, Balltown and Industrial Park) transportation to work, shopping, local colleges, medical appointments, etc. Connects to Aiken Tech, USC-Aiken, North Augusta and Augusta, GA, etc. Bus Fare is $2 per 10 miles ROUTES ARE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY Please call (803) 648-6493 or 866-228-5151 for schedules and additional information. Aiken Area Council on Aging, Inc. 159 Morgan St, NW Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 648-6493 (866) 228-5151 toll free (803) 649-1005 fax
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ROY WARNER PARK 2009 Fall Soccer Soccer: Registration will be Friday, July 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. You can also register from 9 a.m. to noon at the Courtney Center (49 Roy St., Wagener) Wednesday and Thursday July 29-30. Parent meeting will be Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at Roy Warner park. Call 564-6149 or 564-5211 for more information. Fall Ball: At advertising deadline, we still are limited on our information as to if there will be enough teams in our district to have a league. Watch Roy Warner park sign for more information or call 564-5211. COURTNEY CENTER 5th Friday Bingo – July 31 at 2 p.m. sponsored by Kents Korner 3rd Friday Bingo – Aug 21 at 2 p.m. sponsored by PBT Canasta – Each Wednesday at noon. If you can’t play, we will teach you! For more information on these programs, call 564-5211.
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By Brian Watts
Did you grow up with a problem drinker? Al-Anon is for you!
Al-Anon is for families, relatives, and friends whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. If someone close to you, such as a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor, has or has had a drinking problem, the following questions may help you determine if Al-Anon is for you: • Do you constantly seek approval and affirmation? • Do you fail to recognize your accomplishments? • Do you fear criticism? • Do you overextend yourself? • Have you had problems with your own compulsive behavior? • Do you have a need for perfection? • Are you uneasy when your life is going smoothly, continually anticipating prob lems? • Do you feel more alive in the midst of a crisis? • Do you still feel responsible for others, as you did for the problem drinker in your life? • Do you care for others easily, yet find it difficult to care for yourself? • Do you isolate yourself from other people? • Do you respond with fear to authority figures and angry people? • Do you feel that individuals and society in general are taking advantage of you? • Do you have trouble with intimate relationships? • Do you confuse pity with love, as you did with the problem drinker? • Do you attract and/or seek people who tend to be compulsive and/or abusive? • Do you cling to relationships because you are afraid of being alone? • Do you often mistrust your own feelings and the feelings expressed by others? • Do you find it difficult to identify and express your emotions? • Do you think someone’s drinking may have affected you? • For local Al-Anon information, contact Nancy B. at (803) 564-6487. Local meetings are Monday nights at 7 p.m. Wagener United Methodist Church, 153 Columbia Highway, Wagener, and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. Saron Baptist Church, Wagener.
For twenty years I’ve had this pain Day by day was always the same Used to drink till I couldn’t stand To get rid of sadness I saw first hand With thugs I did drugs most of my life Lost my home, my children, even my wife Now that I’m sober, it ain’t the same There’s nothing it seems that will take away the pain I toss and turn, I lay awake in my bed Chasing crazy thoughts and words running through my head I get out of bed and sit in my chair Here’s some of the words, I’d like to share I grab up some paper and my pen Thoughts and my words, let me begin Here’s a story of a wonderful man Spent His life, walkin’ the land He spoke of Adam, He spoke of Eve Prayed for the sick, prayed for thieves He walked through life without a sin Was taunted and teased by many men At the end of his life, a friend turned him in To hang on a cross to forgive man’s sin He hung on a cross upon a hill And the crowd cheered and laughed, it gave them a thrill Nails in his hands, sword in his side Thorny crown on his head, He hung till he died He hung on a cross to forgive all sin For women, children and all men Now that I’m not partying or spending my nights drinkin’ I read the Bible and sit around thinkin’ It’s 2 a.m., I’m going back to bed Now that I got these words out of my head I read what I wrote and said, “oh boy” Just thoughts from my brain, hope you enjoy
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Elvis impersonators will be at Newberry Opera House on Aug. 1
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Wagener-Salley volleyball info meeting will be July 31 at 10 a.m.
REWARD OFFERED FOR LOST BEAGLE Tri-color, male with a yellow collar – very sweet pet Missing from 152 Poinsettia Road near Holiness Church Road and Ernest Johnson Road Wagener We are offering a reward for his return. Please call 564-5829.
Wagener-Salley High School Volleyball Informational meeting will be held Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. for all girls interested in playing. The first practice will be Monday, Aug. 3 with the time to be determined on July 31. You must have a physical completed by Aug. 3 in order to play.
Watch for your name on sign outside Petal Shoppe
The Petal Shoppe Florist will be recognizing customers over the next several months with a free rose. Look for your name on the sign and bring in your identification and get a free rose. Also on the 20th of each month we will be participating in the economic stimulus program by offering a $20 special. The special for August will be a dozen red roses in a sleeve with greenery for that special someone (pick up only, no deliveries). While you’re in the shop look around at our gift baskets, yard flags, silk arrangements and other accessories. We are now participating in FTD and Teleflora wire services. Stop by and let our staff help you with a birthday, wedding, get well or everyday flowers and gifts.
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Biker Sunday will be held on Sept. 13 County in need of
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What? Driven By the Spirit Biker Sunday When? Sept. 13 Where? Midland valley First Church of the Nazarene, 3526, Jefferson Davis Highway, Clearwater Should you desire to support our ministry, contact W. Cheselka 706-373-1380 wcheselka@comcast.com or the church office at 593-3114. Send your donation to MVFCN, c/o DBTS Motorcycle Ministry, P. O. Box 645, Clearwater, SC 29822 or Gerry Lynn Murtha, 613 Boardman Rd., Aiken, SC 803-649-6834 glmurtha@juno.com DBTS Motorcycle Ministry, P.O. Box 645, Clearwater, SC 29822 or to Gerry Lynn Murtha, 613 Boardman Road, Aiken, (803) 649-6834, glmurtha@juno.com.
County Council News
Driven By The Spirit Motorcycle Ministry will hold the 5th Annual Biker Sunday on Sept. 13 at 8 a.m. All bikers are welcome. The event will be held at Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene, 3526 Jefferson Davis Highway, Clearwater. There will have a breakfast snack, inspiring church service and have a barbecue lunch after the church service. This is free to all bikers. For more information call Wayne Cheselka (706) 373-1380 or e-mail wcheselka@comcast.net. To host Biker Sunday and to continue the ministry opportunities all year long, we need your financial support. As a nonprofit organization, your donation is taxdeductible. We list all sponsorships on our webpage at www.drivenbythespirit.org. Should you desire to support our ministry, contact W. Cheselka at (706) 373-1380, wcheselka@comcast.com or the church office at 593-3114. Send your donation to MVFCN, c/o
EMS paramedics
County Council has spent much time this past year working to improve EMS services. EMS can now transmit EKG’s to hospitals using blue tooth technology. We still have several vacancies for paramedics of all levels and need people to apply for these openings. Salaries range from $28,000 up to above $50,000. KATHY Part-time EMTs are RAWLS also needed. House numbers need to be visible from the road. Our trucks have GPS, but there are still delays because of directions or missing
road signs. Road signs are critical. If you see a road sign missing, call me at 564-5435 or the County sign department at (803) 642-2035 or (803) 642-1532 so that the sign can be put up. We are all blessed to have outstanding first responders with the volunteer fire departments in our area. They continue to fill in the gaps in our EMS coverage. The Courtney Senior Center has openings for noon meals for those 60-plus years of age. If you are interested, call 564-3344 or go by the center. Many free programs are also available. Among these are card games on Wednesdays at noon; first, third and fifth Friday Bingo at 2 p.m.; and many programs on health issues. Come by to escape the heat, to exercise, or to socialize with others. Call Carolyn at 564-5211 for more information.
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ther, Robert Hughey; two brothers, Roderick Hughey and Steffon Jones; two aunts, Deloris (Joe) Jefferson and Shirley Livingston; three uncles, Curtis (Jessie) Livingston, Girley Levon Livingston and Lou Ginyard; four nephews, Rodriques, Tyrone, Darryl and Steffon Jr. and a host of cousins, other relatives and loving friends. J.H. Robinson Funeral Home New Holland Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Belle Tyler were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, in Oakey Spring Baptist Church, Salley, with the Rev. Willie Wilson III officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Tyler was born in Pelion, a daughter of the late Willie and Fannie Hammonds Jacobs. She worked and was well known as a seamstress. She was predeceased by her husband, Marion Tyler; sons, James W. Davis; and daughter, Brenda Lee Tyler. Survivors are daughters, Mary F. Corley, Mae V. Tobin and Maxine E. Martin; sons, Phillip, Murray, Maryland, Reuben, Modoc and Blaine Tyler. Tobin Funeral Home, Salley.
J. L. “Buddy” Hooker
Mae Frances Felder
BATESBURG — Mr. Willie Peterson Jr., 32, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the 2400 block of Broad Street, Batesburg. He was born Jan. 16, 1977, in Wagener, the son of Willie J. Peterson Sr. and Corine B. Peterson. Services for Mr. Peterson were held on Wednesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. at Calidonia Baptist Church, 1887 Old 96 Indian Trail, Batesburg, with the Rev. Bernice Tyler officiating and Rev. Everette Chandler, pastor. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Willie Peterson Jr. is survived by his parents; two daughters, Camaya Brown and Takeriya Peterson; one son, Jameris Peterson Moore; three sisters, two brothers, aunts, uncles and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and loving friends. J.H. Robinson Funeral Home
Willie Peterson Jr.
Ms. Mae Frances Felder, 78, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. She was born Jan. 4, 1931, in Aiken County (Salley), the daughter of the late Grander and Ida Felder. Services for Ms. Felder were Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Saron Baptist Church, Wagener. Burial was in the Piney Grove Church Cemetery near Salley. Ms. Frances is survived by her godchildren, Chaquarda, Cameron and Gabrielle Williams; special cousin, Mrs. Linda (Fred) Williams and a host of cousins, other relatives and loving friends. J.H. Robinson Funeral Home
Mr. J. L. “Buddy” Hooker, 73, entered into rest Sunday, July 12th at his home. Mr. Hooker is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Byrd Hooker; children, Venus Mace of Lexington and Joel Lee Hooker of Salley; stepchildren, Anthony Byrd, Scott Hutchinson and Bryan Byrd of Salley; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren, and sister, Louise Tidwell of Seaside, CA. Mr. Hooker was born in Aiken Co. and was the son of the late Holly and Leslie Hooker. He retired from the U. S. Air Force after 22 years of service. He served during the Vietnam War and was a Master Mason with Hillcrest Lodge #397, A.F.M. of Shaw Air Force Base. The family expresses their thankfulness for the compassionate care provided by Palmetto Health Hospice and Columbia Nephrology Associates.
Sarah Harley Herlong
Gyles Leslie Storey Jr.
Ms. Jacqueline P. Ginyard, 38, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 1200 Block Savannah Highway, Swansea. She was born on July 7, 1971, in Wagener, the daughter of the late Eartha Dell Livingston and Jacob Ginyard. Services for Ms. Ginyard was Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, near North, with burial in the church cemetery. Ms. Tricy is survived by daughter, Marva J. Ginyard; son, Marvin J. Ginyard; stepfa-
Jacqueline P. Ginyard
NEW HOLLAND — Mr. Gyles Leslie Storey, Jr., 75, entered into rest Friday at his home. Mr. Storey is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, J. B. and Vicci Storey of West Columbia; grandchildren, Ben Wood and Jonathan Wood; great-granddaughter, Rachel Wood, sister; Virginia “Ginny” Leitner of Chapin; and brother and sister-in-law, Gerald D. “Jerry Don” and Judy Storey of New Holland. Mr. Storey was the son of the late Annie Mae Jones Storey and Gyles L. Storey, Sr. He was the widower of Frankie Hite Storey, and also predeceased by brother, William M. “Bill” Storey. Mr. Storey was a member of New Holland Baptist Church. He was a farmer and retired from the print shop at Savannah River Plant. The funeral service was held Monday, July 6 at 11 a.m. in the New Holland Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Mike Collins, Johnny Eidson, Russell Fulmer, Wendell Kirkland, William Leach and Stanley Yon. Memorials may be made to the New Holland Baptist Church at 2279 New Holland Road Wagener, SC 29164. Burial will be in the
NORTH — Mrs. Sarah Harley Herlong, 81, entered into rest Sunday, July 12, 2009. Mrs. Herlong is survived by her husband of 62 years Robert A. Herlong Jr.; grandchildren. Robert Marion (Alisha) Herlong, Missy (Fred) Williams, and Michael (Marcia) Rubino; and three great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Willie Earl and Beatrice Scott Harley and was also predeceased by sons, Bill and Jeffrey Herlong; brothers, Clyde, Edward, John, Max, and Joe Harley; and sisters, Evelyn and Mildred Harley and Myrtle Kerscher. Mrs. Herlong was a member of Wayside Baptist Church and worked as a nurse at Baptist Hospital for many years. The funeral service was Wednesday, July 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the Wayside Baptist Tabernacle with Pastor Grover Williams officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
husband Melvin L., Gloria Faye Julius, William “Bill” B. Gantt, Jr. and his wife Becky, and James “Jimmy” Ocie Gantt and his wife Lisa, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and niece, Donnelle Coleman. Mr. Byron was born Feb. 5th, 1919 in Fairview of Lexington County. He was the son of the late William Ocie and Willow Gunter Gantt and also predeceased by sister; Nezzie Coleman. Mr. Byron attended Fairview School. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII; a Private School Bus Driver for the Cayce-West Columbia area; and the owner of Gantt’s Cabinet Shop and Home Builders. In his earlier years he was an active member of West Side Baptist Church of West Columbia serving as a Deacon, R.A. Leader and Jr. Sunday School Leader. In his later years he was a Deacon and active member of Convent Baptist Church. A memorial service to celebrate his life was held Monday, July 20 at 4 p.m. at Convent Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Padgett and Milford Oswald officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Building Fund of Convent Baptist Church, 787 Convent Church Road, Leesville, SC 29070.
William “Byron” Gantt Sr.
FAIRVIEW — Mr. William “Byron” Gantt Sr., 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather entered into rest Friday, July 17, 2009. Mr. Byron is survived by wife of 70 years; Fannie Katherine Baughman Gantt, children; Barbara “Bobbie” Gunn and her
Mr. “K.O.” Ottice Jerome Garvin Jr., 86, entered into rest Monday, July 6. Mr. “K.O.” is the father of; Janice Elizabeth Garvin, Sandra Herring and her husband Douglas, Glenn E. Garvin, Sr. and his wife Lisa, 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; brother; Abbott Garvin of Hannahan, and sister; Mabel Crawford of Wagener. Mr. “K.O.” was born in Aiken Co. and was the son of his beloved mother, the late Annie Lou Miller Garvin the late Ottice J. Garvin, Sr. He was the widower of Christine Elizabeth Tinsley Garvin. Mr. “K.O.” was a WWII Merchant Marine, professional boxer where he was named Golden Glove in Aiken County, worked construction for Daniel’s Construction, and a farmer. The funeral service was held Thursday, July 9 at 11 a.m. at the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home. Burial was in the Wagener Cemetery.
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Wagener-Salley High School alumni recently named the Agricultural Education building on the campus in honor of Spencer C. Smith of Wagener, a distinguished agricultural instructor prior to his retirement some years ago. The facility is now known as the “S.C. Smith Agricultural Education Building.” Smith began his teaching career at Wagener in 1947 and taught there for 35 years. He possessed the unique ability to bridge the gap between the university and local agriculturalists by providing assistance in understanding and implementing advancements in crop and livestock production. He also became well known for his ability to teach agricultural equipment maintenance and repair. “One of the most respected men in the Wagener community, Mr. Smith’s life epitomizes the importance of agriculture and he inspired his students to possess a similar appreciation for the natural world around them,” said Allen Williams, current agricultural education instructor at Wagener-Salley High School. “His skill at making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their
potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success is what most of his former students remember and appreciate about him,” Williams added. Smith pioneered the involvement of FFA members and adult agribusiness leaders in sponsoring and conducting top-of-the line Horse Shows, which led to the establishment of the S.C. Horse Show Association. Frank R. Stover of Pelion, retired state director of Agricultural Education, said Spencer was always available to assist with agriculture projects throughout his career. “I know of no one who has done more for his students and community than Spencer Smith,” Stover added. Smith was selected and recognized as one of the most Outstanding Agricultural Educators in South Carolina in the 20th century by the AGRI-BIZ magazine edited by John W. Parris, state director of public affairs for Agricultural Education. A graduate of Clemson University with a B.S. degree in agricultural education, Smith also did graduate work at the University of South Carolina. Smith is married to the former Lelline Crout of Perry, and they have two daughters and three grandchildren.
time to go. “What should have been a very painful procedure, was not painful at all, thanks to the Lord,” said Kathleen. Kathleen switched doctors and found that she had been receiving treatment for soft tissue disease and her disease was hard tissue. She was then put on the correct medicine for bone cancer. She began on chemo twice a month for four months and then switched to a pill form of chemo. She also started on a bone enhancer and other medications. The disease is now slowly going into remission but Kathleen will be on chemo for the rest of her life. There is no cure for bone cancer. Her left leg is droopy from the chemo and she tires easily but, thanks to the back surgery, she is able to walk with the assistance of a cane. Kathleen said, “If it wasn’t for Jesus, I would be dead. Doctors gave up on me twice.” Kathleen feels she has a good quality of life considering what she is going through. There is medication that helps with the nausea after chemo. She is careful when going to restaurants, especially with people handling her food. She “gives it to the Lord if anyone is sick around her and allows the Lord to heal her and keep her safe.” She keeps busy at church on Wednesdays and Sundays. Once a month she helps with the brown bag ministry at church. She eats out
a few times a week and she forces herself to get out of bed each day to visit her mother’s house, even though she doesn’t feel like it sometimes. Her muscles are weak so Kathleen cannot stand for long periods of time. She tries to get out for different functions, such as the Memorial Day celebration in Wagener. Kathleen knows its good for her and she has to do it because, “Bed is the worst enemy I have.” Although she feels like she could stay in bed all day, she knows it would lead to muscle and bone deterioration and ultimately, to the loss of bodily functions. Although she takes each day as it comes, she misses the days filled with athletics, ballet and singing in the church choir. It took strong lungs to sing like a soprano but she continues to sing along in church. “I can’t see how people can go through the torment of this disease without the Lord. It’s hard on the body; it’s hard on relationships. It’s not just me going through it. My husband has to work his job around my chemo schedule.” You will never hear Kathleen complain even though she does have her bad days. She handles those days “through the Lord,” she said. One day when she was down and out, she told me that a bird appeared outside her window. The bird began singing the most beautiful song and while the bird sang, the Lord related to her, “I take care of my little ones so I’m taking care of you.” I think we can safely say that Kathleen is in good hands.
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