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May 27, 2009 Xxxxx XX, 2004
covering wagener and eastern aiken county
Wagener dedicates veterans monument
By SUZANNE STONE Staff writer
WAGENER — The town of Wagener arrived at the Wagener Veterans Park for the unveiling of a monument to hometown heroes. The new Blue Star Marker Veterans/ Heroes’ Memorial Monument was displayed in the park with help from Mayor Steve Carver, the Wagener Downtown Development Committee, the 282 D Army Band and the color guard from Fort Jackson, the Edisto Singers, Wagener-Salley High School JROTC, the Wagener Garden Club and representatives of the Garden Club of South Carolina Inc. Once the monument was revealed, representatives of the Wagener Garden Club and the Garden Club of South Carolina placed a memorial wreath in front of it to honor Wagener’s fallen. “Today we stop and pay tribute to our veterans,” Carver said. “It’s not about the Wagener Downtown Development Committee or the Town Council – today is all about you. It’s because of you we are able to stand here today free people in a free country. As citizens of a free country, we
See VETERANS, page 24
Staff photo by Suzanne Stone
Members of the Wagener Garden Club unveiled the new Blue Star Memorial Monument at a dedication Ceremony Saturday at Wagener’s Veterans park.
Two students earn distinction of June Feature Artist
Fantasia Chandler said, “I believe that Wagener is a great small town where everyone knows each other and where CELEBRATIONS are wonderful!” The Town of Wagener highlights these events in the “Home Town Celebrations Calendar” which developed as a result of an art contest sponsored by the town in December of 2008. Fantasia Chandler, a WagenerSalley High School Junior, is June’s Feature Artist and shares the front page with Jade Yon, a second grade student from Busbee Elementary School who was featured on the cover of the Calendar. Jade chose to be recognized during the month of June because she will celebrate her birthday on June 2, 2009. Fantasia is 17 years old and until June 5, is in the 11th grade. She is presently ranked third in her class and will serve as an usher for the Class of 2009 Graduation Ceremony. Fantasia lives with her mother, Dianne Chandler Guyton near Kitchings Mill. As a hobby, Fantasia spends time drawing; however, her favorite subject in school is English.
See ARTISTS, page 24
The Town of Wagener from two different perspectives For as long as I can remember, the people in Perry, Salley, Wagener and the surrounding communities have always cherished various occasions and have made even everyday events such as birthdays, new babies, weddings, and Elementary, Middle, and High School accomplishments BIG Celebrations. The Town of Wagener has chosen to embrace this tradition by highlighting some of the Holidays and making them a fun time to gather “uptown” with families throughout the community.
Fantasia Chandler
Jade Yon
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Finding treasures out in the front yard
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. Daddy’s pond and Uncle John Tyler’s pond. Uncle John’s pond blew out its dam; then in succession every pond below it did the same. Finally upon blowing out the old Johnson’s Mill pond dam, the destruction was over. The result of the tremendous force of the dam breaking on Uncle John’s pond was a huge portion of 302 highLEMYRA way was swept away YOUNG into the rushing water. Water covered a large portion of our yard that was near the flooded highway; I recall walking barefoot in the water and seeing eels swimming around my legs. At first I thought it was snakes; then daddy told me they were eels. Flambeaux were lined up and down the highway warning motorist of the danger ahead, and barricades allowed limited travel to a single lane and then to the detour route. This event occurred before the use of orange barrels and cones that signify caution. The old smudge pot or flambeau was filled with kerosene and then lit causing a glow very much like a kerosene lantern. Even though there was not as much traffic back then, the main road between Aiken and Columbia was the old 215 highway. That first night, several highway department workers stayed on the job, making sure that all flambeaux stayed lit. It was several weeks until the road was repaired and travel was back to normal. Many of the pond dams that blew out that day were eventually repaired and the ponds were once again filled with water. However, the old Johnson Mill pond was never restored; today there is only a creek and a small pool behind what was the pond dam. Some years later the ponds were again threatened; there had been a huge amount of rainfall in a short period of time. Daddy was concerned about his grocery store, the Red and White being flooded, so Daddy told us all… Mama, my brother Charlie, me, and my friend Gail (who was spending the night with me) to get in the car with him for he feared that the water coming off the Wagener Manufacturing building, as well as the factory parking lot, was coming in the back of the Red and White. Sure enough, when Daddy unlocked the front door of the store, we were met by a river of water. The first thing we did was to put every thing on the floor higher. Then we each got a broom and began to direct the moving water into one aisle, thus eliminating damage to the entire store. We did manage to get the bulk of the water out of the store. However, if it had not been for Bobby and Linda Courtney and Linda’s parents Arthur and Ida Brown, we might still be sweeping water to this day. Bobby and Linda had not been married long; they were living in Herman Holley’s garage apartment* which was across the street from the Red and White store. Linda’s parents had been visiting with them and saw the predicament we were in. Bobby, Linda, and Mr. and Mrs. Brown grabbed a broom and began sweeping too. You just never know who the next Good Samaritan will be. After the store was squared away, Daddy was concerned about the spillway on his pond. He had pulled 3 or 4 boards off earlier that afternoon and the spillway was managing the water fine. However, water was again backing up from Uncle John’s pond onto the old 215 highway. Daddy never abandoned a problem until it was solved, so he took Charlie, Gail, and me with him to Uncle John’s pond dam. There he discovered what was causing the water to back up on the road. An old tree stump had been pushed up from the force of the water and was lodged in the spillway, thus holding back the water flow. Daddy tied a rope onto me and also made a loop on another rope. He lowered me into the water and I secured the other rope around the stump. It was good that Mama stayed at home, or she would have had a fit. Daddy pulled me out of the water and hooked the rope to the old blue 55 Chevy, he got under the steering wheel, started the car, gradually moved forward, tightening the rope all the while. Then he told us to get out of the way; he gave it the gas causing the rope to yank out the stump. Fortunately, every thing turned out fine, and the next morning brought a beautiful day of sunshine. Today the pond is no longer a recreational area for the family. It has gone completely dry the past two summers; so I doubt if there are any fish in it, and we don’t have any little children wanting to swim in it. However, the old pond is still the topic of conversation. It may not be as full as it has ever been, but it is as pretty as it has ever been. After Daddy closed the Red and White, he spent many enjoyable hours sitting in his favorite chair looking out at the pond. He constantly told us that he lived in the most beautiful place in the world; he could watch all types of birds, animals, and even insects that called the pond and the vegetation around it home.
Front Yard Treasure When Mama and Daddy first married, they lived with my Tyler grandparents in their living quarters above Charlie’s Market, which was Granddaddy Charlie’s grocery store. Mama and Daddy were still living there 2 years later when I was born; however, by the time my brother Charlie was due to be born, Mama and Daddy had built a new home; the one that Mama still lives in today. When they first built the house, there were no trees, shrubs, and not much vegetation of any kind, but the site did have the pond. And so, Mama and Daddy built the house facing the pond, instead of the road. Many people questioned their reasoning in doing so, but as time passed, it was very clear that the view of the pond was certainly more pleasing than that of the road. During the past 59 years the pond has been a wonderful recreational spot for the family, as well as, the topic of many conversations ranging from “your pond is about to go dry” to “your pond is about to flow across the road.” When I was growing up the pond usually had a good head of water. I do remember the time though when there was little rainfall and the pond was all but dry. Daddy decided that he and Uncle Shorty would dynamite the underground spring. I must have been 8 or 9 years old, but I recall Daddy telling Mama to take us away from the house, because it was going to be noisy! Mama decided it best for us to go for a ride. Grandmama Leila Lybrand lived in her little house next to us. Mama got Grandmama situated in the front seat of the car and told Charlie and me to ride in the back. We went for a long ride that day. When we finally got back home, we expected to see gushing water. We were surprised, for everything looked the same…just about dry. Uncle Shorty recently told me that the dynamite did the reverse as to what was planned. Instead of bringing the spring water above ground, it went deeper into the ground. He also told me that he could show me where the spring is. I also remember when an enormous amount of rain fell one summer. Water completely covered the old 215 highway (302 highway today) between Mama and
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BUSBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Mrs. Hiers has won a grant at Busbee Elementary. The $1,000 grant from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC is “Got Geometry?” The money will be used to purchase the geometric logic kit from Math Out of the Box. The project is designed to address the content gaps in math programs. It will provide a comprehensive mathematics curriculum that is designed to support the The K-Kids at Busbee Elementary School enjoyed a pizza party at their last meeting of the year. mathematical needs of the students.
Rocky Grove Baptist Church
“A Friendly, Bible Preaching Church”
Pastor John O’Cain
332 Rocky Grove Road Salley, South Carolina
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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SUNDAY SERVICES: Sunday School 10:00 am Youth Group 5:30 pm Morning Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship 6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY SERVICES: Evening Worship Youth and Children’s Programs 7:30 pm
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A.L. CORBETT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Submitted photos
Mr. Jones, sixth-grade math teacher, provides information to a group of fifth-graders to help them know their way around the school for next year.
A-B Honor Roll – April Adcock, Christopher Bumgardner, Rontravious Garvin, Cleveland Johnson, Gamila Staley, Alex Walker, Tyler Berry, Charity Bynem, Johniya Bynem, Aaliyah Chandler, CanBen Tanner, meteorologist for WISTV dace Crumpler, Deloris Evans, Kelly Frost, in Columbia, visited Mrs. Gartman’s class on Thursday (see picture above). He Kayla Hall, David Rathburn, Kaylee Rushspoke to the class about types of weather ton, Jerel Swedenburg, Alex Williamson, and weather instruments used to measure Xavier Keitt, David Peterson, Douglas various weather conditions, about the Smith, Nikia Bloome, Danielle Brown, meaning of symbols used on weather Marisa Finlayson, Reshonique Gleaton, maps and about steps to take to be safe Miranda Gunter, Grayson Joye, Emily during bad weather. On Friday morning, Schettler and Debbie Taylor Tanner sent a special “shout out” to the school and Mrs. Gartman’s class during his weather report. Perfect Attendance – Tyler Adams, Tyler Berry, E’Mond Brown, Christopher Bumgardner, Charity Bynem, Aaliyah Chandler, Katherine Donaldson, Joseph Six students from Corbett participated Enlow, Delores Evans, Tanesha Friday, Tinin the first ever, Aiken All County Orchesisha James, Lucia Lawson, Jasmine Murtra. The students spent their day off from ray, T*Daizha Reeves, Megan Smith, Jamie school working with other students in the Swartz, Tzaira Thompson, Mailaysa Tyler, county and then presented a concert in Phillip Woodard, Chelsea Argroe, Ryan the evening. Congratulations go to Hunter Brown, Teonisha Coleman, Xavier Keitt, Buff, Chance Davis, Cole Fogle, Angelica Jordan Lester, Kianna Middleton, Vadarius Russell, Tiffany Mauldin, and Alleigh Miles-Lambert, Henry Odom, Gamila StaNunn. ley, Stavon Staley, Jasmine Stroman, ShaSubmitted by Claire Thrower, music teacher kayla Wells, Caleb Swedenburg, Jalen Corley, Marty Corley, Shamona Foulks, Justin Gray, Joshua Hayes and Devon Way
A visit from WISTV meteorologist Ben Tanner
Ms. James, guidance counselor, escorts a group of fifthgrade students during the annual tour of the school in preparation for next year.
Aiken All County Orchestra
Principal’s Honor Roll – Kianna Middleton, Shenique Coleman, Sabrina Leguizamon, Tillman Rushton, Laura Tindal, Jamie Swartz, Shequavia Tyler, David Urizar, Haley Williamson, Ryan Brown, Hunter Buff, Daniel Wiles, Brielle Busbee, Harley Gallop, April Jeffcoat
ALCMS Honor Rolls
Submitted by Gloria James, guidance counselor
Orientation
ALCMS hosted the rising sixth-graders and provided a tour of the school, information session and refreshments. Registration for 2009-10 will be Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Dr. Bass, principal of ALCMS, reviews some information for the rising sixth-graders and encourages them to let their parents know to call the school for any concerns, questions or ideas. They were reminded that we are all partners in their success.
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A.L. CORBETT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
2009 Sixth-Grade Summer Reading List
• “How to Eat Fried Worms” by Thomas Rockwell • “Baseball in April” by Gary Soto • “Hundred Dresses” by Eleanor Estes • “A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Lemony Snicket • “Flip-Flop Girl” by Katherine Paterson
2009 Seventh-Grade Summer Reading List
Joshua Hayes, Jalen Gleaton, Malcolm Stroman, Stavon Staley and Kyiian Miller
• “Night” by Eli Weisel (590L) • “The Upstairs Room” by Johanna Reiss (380L) • “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt (770L) • “The Red Scarf Girl” by Ji Li Jlang (780L) • “Heartbeat” by Sharon Creech • “Never Cry Wolf” by Farley Mowat (1330L) • “The Red Badge of Courage” by Stephen Crane (900L)
Ketchup experiment
2009 Eighth-Grade Summer Reading List
Mrs. Erria Daniels’ seventh-grade science students conducted a consumer product investigation. Students had to determine the best brand of ketchup by designing their own experiment while practicing the art of scientific inquiry.
• “The Giver” by Lois Lowry • ‘Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry” by Mildred Taylor • “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle • “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry • “Julie of the Wolves” by Jean Craighead-George
ALCMS School Dance
The last school dance of the year is always reserved for the eighth-graders. They invite one guest each, another student from ALCMS. The students dress-up and have a great social. The eighth-grade teachers parents, and the PTO continue to make certain the night is special.
Faith Corley, Danielle Brown and Chantale Smith
Khadejah Bush, Lakeiya Corley and Rochelle Jones
Ms. Berst and Ms. Cannon
Above: Sonya Bridges and Nyia Rice At left: Nina Overton, Danielle Madore, Lucy Lawson, Marissa Finlayson
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A LETTER FROM ALCMS PRINCIPAL BASS
year are four Jr. Scholars, 56 members invited to join the Jr. Beta Club, a math counts competitive team, an academic team, a strings groups in sixth and seventh grades, contributing members to the marching band, journalism class, media club, and a greenhouse club. These are only a few of the significant and outstanding accomplishments of our students. Our students have worked diligently this year to improve their state test scores. As we reviewed last year’s results it was evident that reading would enhance our progress. I am encouraging everyone to read throughout the summer. Although we are in a high-poverty, rural area, we are fortunate to have a local library. If our students will spend more time reading, we’ll see more progress in schoolwork. Please take time to visit the library at least every two weeks. Check out books and read together. With the economic hardships that are so prevalent right now, it is a joy to know that our public libraries continue to serve our needs in expanding our horizons through reading. I encourage you to resolve to read with students this summer. The idea is to get students involved in reading so that their mastery of reading will propel them into learning other content areas. If you want to donate books to children, coordinate a project in your local organizations to do so. Together, we can foster in students a desire to read and a willingness to read. Consequently, we will see continued academic improvement in all our students. I hope you have a wonderful and restful summer while connecting with our students and helping them make good choices. Sincerely, Deborah Bass, Ph.D.
STATE TRACK AND FIELD MEET
Dear ALCMS Families and Friends: What does your local school mean to you? I recently watched a presentation about a company locating in the CSRA and on the top of their list for the site selection was the attraction of the school. I am proud to say that the progress at A.L. Corbett is worth reviewing. We are unique. DEBORAH Most all of our stuBASS dents begin school together and finish together. Many are from the same families. The transition to middle school is met with more ease since most of our students have been in school together for the previous 6 years. The unique characteristics of the communities we serve – Wagener, Salley, Hollow Creek, New Holland, Kitching Mills, Perry, Dean Swamp, and others in between – all come together on our campus each weekday. Our school is a place to further academic success and social interactions that help build stronger communities. Although the middle grades contain their fair share of challenges, the school day is filled with many successes. Students in the middle grades have not changed over time. They have the same needs, wants, and behaviors as they did when you were their same age. Some students enter and exit middle school gracefully, while others experience growing pains. However, all students have important choices to make. It has to be emphasized that there can be no replacement for a supervising adult in the life of a middle schooler. Our children will follow our lead. Among the academic successes this
MUSIC IN THE PARK 2009
July 16 – Miriam Allen, vocalist/guitarist and Rod Kight, special guest July 23 – J-Man Band July 30 – Ft. Gordon Signal Corps Band and Art Show held at the Wesley Center All concerts with the exception of July 30 are held at Maude Edenfield Park on Brookside Drive. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. In case of rain, the concerts are held in the Community Center.
Settles wins silver medal at track and field meet
Sylvia Settles from Wagener-Salley High School won the silver medal in the long jump at the Class A Track and Field Championship Meet held at Lower Richland High School on May 16. Settles jump a personal best of 16 feet, 5 inches to claim the runner-up title in the long jump. She was out paced by Quitta Tolbert from Ninety-Six High School, who jumped 16 feet, 11 inches. Settles also placed 6th in the triple jump during the meet. Settles is in 10th grade and is an honor student at Wagener-Salley. Settles and her teammates of Akira Johnson, Lateefah Williams, DeQuilla Koonce, and Melinda Otts won the first girls 2 A Region Track and Field Championship at Wagener-Salley High School. Pictured above: Settles receives silver medal for long-jump at Class A Track and Field Championship Pictured above: Settles all smiles after winning silver medal in long jump
May 21 – North Augusta High School Concert and Symphonic Bands May 28 – Packway Handle June 4 – NA Idol Spotlight with singing host, Ryan Abel June 11 – Flashback June 18 – Carolina Gator Gumbo June 25 – Fred Williams and the Gm Five July 9 – Doug and the Henrys
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On May 15 a construction crew was erecting the veterans monument in preparation of the dedication to be held on May 23. In the foreground is 3-year-old Charlie Clamp as he carefully supervising the construction of the monument as his father and team completes the work.
It has long been known that oral health and other ailments may go hand-in-hand. That is why routine oral health screenings are so important. Take for example, osteoporosis. Physicians and dentists should collaborate to improve early detection and treatment of patients who have or may develop osteoporosis, said researchers in the cover story of the May 2008 issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. The authors of the article, “Osteoporosis and Its Implications for Dental Patients,” reviewed the medical and dental literature to examine osteoporosis’ effect on public health in the United States. They also assessed the implications of providing dental care to people who have or are at risk of developing osteoporosis. According to the authors, the literature indicated that osteoporosis and related fractures are more common than coronary disease, stroke and breast cancer. Fractures resulting from osteoporosis can affect a patient’s quality of life, as well as result in functional impairment and increased health care cost and mortality. Their literature search also revealed that medical management of osteoporosis includes diet control, weight-bearing exercise, discontinuation of tobacco and alcohol intake, and use of medications -- including selective estrogen receptor modulators, calcitonin, anabolic agents and bisphosphonates -- that have been associated with the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw. The authors determined that oral health maintenance is important in patients with osteoporosis, and that changes to bisphosphonate therapy or other medical treatment should be made only after consultation with the patient’s physician. “Dentists need to understand osteoporosis, its treatments and its complications to provide adequate care,” wrote the authors. All health care professionals involved in the care of all dental patients, particularly patients who are taking oral bisphosphonates, should discuss patient care decisions with the patient’s physician, the authors concluded.
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Veterans overcome much for freedom
By JIM WEST Contributor
Summer Reading Program begins June 11 in Wagener
The Nancy Bonnette Library in Wagener begins its Summer Reading program June 11 for children preschool through fifth grade. More than a hundred children are expected to register. This year’s theme is “Be Creative @ Your Library” and features all the fun and excitement of the arts. A certificate and a paperback book purchased with a grant from Target Corporation will be awarded to children who complete the reading requirements (20 books for those under 6 years and 10 books for those 6 or older). Parents may read books to children who have not yet learned to read. Summer Reading at the Wagener library will run through July 25. Come enjoy a variety of weekly programs for children during the months of June and July, such as a puppet show, a magician, and an appearance by a favorite media character. There will be no programming the week of July 4th. Registration will begin May 26 at the library. Again this summer the library is extending the fun of Summer Reading to adult patrons 18 and older. For each library book read during the months of June and July, patrons can put their names and telephone numbers in for a drawing to win a handy tote bag. Each library will have one winner. The drawing will be July 31. The library is located at 204 Park St. N.E. in Wagener. Library hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For questions about the children’s events or regular library services, call branch manager LeWanda Fulmer at (803) 564-5396.
Recently we celebrated the positioning of a Blue Star highway marker and a large Veterans’ Monument in the center of Wagener. While helping to organize the event, I heard many unusual stories about area families and their veterans. Let me relate one of the most touching ones from a member of our community, Tina Yon Widener. Tina’s father was Freddie Yon. Freddie was involved in the invasion of Italy, Southern Europe, and finally Germany. On one of the mountain roads of Italy, the jeep that Sgt. Freddie Yon was riding in overturned and rolled over on Freddie. He ended up being paralyzed. He would spend the rest of his life like this. Those of us who grew up in the Wagener community often saw Freddie going about his business, with two crutches at his wrists – going in and out of the grocery store, the hardware store, and anywhere else he wanted to go. Freddie carried on as much of a normal life as possible. He just came home to Wagener and did the best he could with what he had. I was talking with Tina the other day about the upcoming dedication. Tina just wanted to tell me that one of the greatest difficulties she had when growing up was watching her dad going about his life, over-
coming whatever obstacles presented themselves to him, and moving on. Tina told me about the way her dad planted a garden each year, by himself. He just figured out how to use his lawnmower, and ride along and plant a hill of beans with his hoe, cover the beans up, and move on to the next row. Freddie planted a large garden each year in this same manner. A great difficulty for Tina growing up was people forever telling her they could not do something! She always thought about her dad, and how he had overcome major obstacles, and these people just offered excuses about why they couldn’t do something! She told me that many times she just wanted to scream at people that they hadn’t even tried, and they ought to get to know her dad and his determination. Today, our community and our country need to get to know Freddie Yon again. There are thousands like him all over our nation – they are called veterans. Some were physically injured like Freddie – most were not. Many of our young people today are becoming veterans, as they defend the good old USA. Most of them are just like Freddie. They just want to get home and get on with their lives, even though they will never be the same. Please, take the time to shake the hand of a veteran. It just feels different, and so will you! May God continue to bless the USA!
Nancy Bonnette Library
Programs begin at 2 p.m. on Thursdays.
June 11 – Puppet Show A funny, updated version of “The Three Little Pigs!” June 18 – Magician Chad Crews Be amazed by his mysterious feats of illusion! June 25 – Singer/storyteller Bob Linsenmayer Funny songs and spell-binding stories! July 9 – Celebrity Guest Appearance by Strawberry Shortcake A visit from one of our media favorites. Bring your camera! July 16 – Summer Splash Wear your swimsuit and come play in the spray! July 23 – Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Get up close and personal with local wildlife-reptiles, amphibians, and more!
PURE HEARTS FASHION SHOW
Pure Hearts Club hosted a fashion show. The young ladies enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors while modeling their clothing poolside. After the fashion show they enjoyed refreshments and fellowship around the pool. Pure Hearts Club is sponsored by the Wagener Pregnancy Care Center and CTFK Ministries. Carolyn Buchner (right) and Jessica Martin (left) lead the club.
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The following e-mail was received at westtire@pbtcomm.net From: Caroline Koveleski, Wagener • Subject: One of the Best E-mails Ever It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us FREEDOM OF RELIGION. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us FREEDOM OF SPEECH. It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us the FREEDOM TO ASSEMBLE. It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the RIGHT TO A FAIR TRAIL. It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the RIGHT TO VOTE. It is the VETERAN, who SALUTES THE FLAG. It is the VETERAN, who SERVES UNDER THE FLAG. It is the VETERAN, who IS BURIED UNDER THE FLAG. Thank you for your business. Remember us when you need tires, auto service or fuel.
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WSHS FFA Good News
On April 18- First year FFA members competed in the State Tool Identification Contest in Columbia. Contestants were tested on 180 tools. They had to identify them by and correct use. Wagener-Salley FFA Teams members along with those from Woodmont High School posted perfect scores. Wagener-Salley lost a tough tie-break and were awarded the Second Place Plaque. Team Members were Cody Mason, Brandon Medlin, Trey Crosby and Sam Clarke. Advisor-Allen Williams On April 27- First year member Tyler Green completed in and placed first in the Lower State FF Creed Speaking Contest at Edisto High School. Tyler had to recite and answer questions on the FFA Creed. Pictured with Tyler is Krista McMcuen, S.C State FFA Vice President. On May 9, FFA Members Josh Yon, Ethan Busbee, Corey Clayton and Brandon Medlin traveled to Laurens High School to compete in the State FFA Agricultural Mechanics contest. Contestants were tested in the following areas: plumbing, electricity, gas cutting, and irrigation. The Wagener-Salley FFA team placed first in the contest with Ethan Busbee being the third highest scoring individual in the contest and Josh Yon being the highest scoring individual in the contest. As a result of being the State Winning Team, these Wagener-Salley students will compete in the National Ag. Mechanics Career Development Event in Indianapolis, IN this fall.
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Family Care Offices
The Experience you expect... the Personal Attention You deserve!
Blackville Medical Center Williston Family Practice
William Ben Clark, MD
This is a program of Barnwell County Hospital
Wagener Medical Center
Sleep disorders affect one out of every four individuals. It can lead to serious life threatening consequences for your health. It might be threatening your work, family or pure enjoyment of life.
= Blackville Medical Center
= Williston Family Practice
= Wagener Medical Center
Gardner Rd.
22 Gardner Rd.
• Week-end appointments are now available at the Williston location every Saturday. This is open to patients at all three locations. Both appointments or walk-ins are welcome, starting the week of May 4th. • Extended evening hours are available at all three locations. Appointments or walk-ins are welcome, starting in the week of May 4th.
45 Roundtree St.
Doctor Clark sees patients at all three locations.
Inderrya Armstrong APRN-FNP 22 Gardner Road Blackville, SC 29817 803.284.0020
Kristy Haddock FNP-BC 45 Roundtree Street Williston, SC 29853 803.266.3600
Sara Ledford P.A.C 120 Louie Street Wagener, SC 29164 803.564.6497
120 Louie St. Louie St.
If you answer yes to one of these questions please call us. 1) Excessive daytime sleepiness 2) Loud snoring 3) Gasping or choking upon awakening 4) Morning Headaches 5) Restless Sleep 6) 17 1/2 neck size or greater Our sleep disorder specialist will tell you about our program at Barnwell County Hospital.
Roundtree St.
Tyler Brothers Hardware
Healing Springs Rd 2.8 miles Country Store
Duke’s BBQ
Hwy 3
IGA Grocery
Enterprise Bank Main St.
Main St.
811 Reynolds Road
Barnwell, SC 29812
803.259.1000 ext 4231
541.4376
Hwy 39 Park St.
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WAGENER HIGH CLASS OF ’69 REUNION
Hospice Care of Tri-County is looking for volunteers
The Wagener Wildcats Class of 1969 held its 40th-year class reunion on Saturday, May 2. Back row, Walter Tyler, Wyles Hutson, Howard Fogle, Sidney Thorpe, Pete Bodie, Jimmy McGill, Richard Pou, Bill Starnes, Dr. Otis Baughman, Joe Dodson, Roger Hunnicutt, Steve Smith, Robert Ray and Sam Jones; front row, Debbie Sawyer, Wanda Borup, Magdelene Shartzler, Joyce McLane, Sarah Thomas, Dianne Hutson, Jimmy Hutson, Brenda Johnson and Timmy Johnson
Dealing with a life-limiting illness isn’t easy. There is hope in hospice. Hospice is about living and living those days to the fullest! A huge part of hospice care is the volunteer. Volunteers are the heart beat of any hospice organization and Hospice Care of Tri-County strives to give our community the best care and services to our patients and their families. Being a hospice volunteer is a special gift. Volunteers offer support and companionship, and care to the caregiver. Examples of what volunteers can do are providing relief to the caregiver, running errands, reading to patients, listening and be there for patients who need companionship. Hospice volunteer offers an opportunity for the caregiver to relax and refuel. All you need is a willing heart and some time to give to others. No medical background is required. I will provide you with the tools you need to become a hospice volunteer. Remember the best gift you can give someone is yourself. Give the gift of hope, give the gift of hospice. Contact Terry Vann Schon with Hospice Care Tri-County at 535-0537 if you are interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. It will truly change your life!
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WAGENER GARDEN CLUB
By NANCY BOMMER Wagener Garden Club vice president
Our monthly meeting of the Wagener Garden Club was held on May 5 in the Garden Club’s Meeting Room at Town Hall in Wagener. Installation of officers for 2009-2011 includes Susanne Bishop as president, Nancy Bommer as vice-president, Ann Way as secretary and Dianne Keadle as treasurer. Club members are working diligently on many projects that the club has undertaken to beautify areas within Wagener. We want to give our thanks and appreciation to Ed Bishop for all of the ways he assists the Wagener Garden Club – whether it be going to pick up supplies, hauling soil or installing sprinkler systems for our various beautification projects. If you see him on the streets of Wagener, please give him a thank you for his help in beautifying Wagener through the Wagener Garden Club. Also, a big thank you to David Williams of Wagener Milling Company for all of his contributions to the Wagener Garden Club in our efforts to beautify Wagener. Thanks goes to the members of the FFA from Wagener-Salley High School who saved the day for the Wagener Garden Club as they helped with digging and planting of the double-knockout roses for the Veterans Memorial. We are most thankful for their participation in assisting us as we finalized the preparation for the dedication. Those participating included Ethan Busbee, Karrie Williams, Chessa Crosby, Kyle Clark, Derek Shealy, Josh Yon, Bailey Gnatt, Sam Clark, Brittney Howard, Trey Crosby and Rachel Enlow. The club’s project “Adopt A Highway” covering a two-mile span of road from the entrance of Gunter Park on both sides of Highway 302 began on April 20. Several members participated in this project where
26 bags of litter were removed to beautify this section of roadway as we enter the Town Limits of Wagener. This effort will continue on a quarterly basis by the club. On May 7, several members participated as we planted yellow cannas from the gardens of Wes and Nancy Bommer, lantana, and daylilies from our club member, Martha Anne Tyler’s yard at the Nancy Bonnette Library. Hope you will all enjoy the enhancement to the library. You may have seen several club members being busy bees as we continue maintenance of the four entry signs leading into Wagener. Planting of the fourth entry sign was completed on May 14 with planting of camellias that were grown by air-layering by club member, Nancy Ballew, red double knock-out roses and lirope. When you go to the Wagener Post Office you will see two areas in the front that contain double-knock-out roses and lirope that club members planted on May 14th. We hope that you will enjoy the beauty of these two flower beds as they flourish. There will be additional work done on two other beds in the future as well so look for these additions as well. Take a drive through Gunter Park to see the beauty that is unfolding with the daylilies and verbena with the other plants that soon will also bring forth their beauty as well. Work will begin shortly at Roy Warner Park by the Wagener Garden Club as well as the startup of the second phase at Gunter Park. Work will also begin on entry into the Wagener Cemetery. Be sure to watch the work as it is being done as well as seeing the beauty that will be springing forth as we toil. Our club will continue beautification projects to enhance the Town of Wagener for its residents, as well for those who drive through our town. Our hope is that you will enjoy the progress of our work.
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In celebration of Mr. Brown, reach for your goals
beyond my faults and saw my greatest need. They helped me to realize that “Dreams are real” and all I had to do was believe. Most people feel that you have to be asleep in order to dream. A dream can be as simple as a thought, a passion rooted deeply within your soul. Please allow me to share with you what I shared with the audience on the evening of the banquet. Looking back on my life, who would have thought, this “peanut head” little boy from a small town, (in which I am proud of) made straight D’s and F’s all through school, probably held the highest percentage of suspensions, spent most of his educational years in special education classes, ran around with the “wannabe” thugs and got high almost every morning before stepping foot inside anybody’s classroom. Well, according to statistics, as an African American male struggling in the 3rd grade, I was already assigned to a prison cell. Society had already picked out a spot for me on the street corner and wished me well by placing RIP on my headstone. Who would have thought, that this same peanut little boy would end up in the field of education. Presently I hold an Associate degree in Human Services, an a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Master’s degree in Counseling, assigned to one of the most needy inter city schools in Columbia, SC. My office is co-joined with The Principal’s office. I conduct workshops for parents throughout the district and counsel youth on some of the same negative behaviors I engaged in. I can truly say that I am living my dream. I am carrying out the purpose that God placed me on this earth to do. Every day to me is a new day with new ideas and dreams. How many of you ever grew up with a dream? What happened to it? Where did it go? Did the issues of life keep you from your dreams? Are you living your dream right now? When you think about that dream do you have joy or do you have sorrows about it? Or do you say, “You know what, that was a good thought, I wish I could have done it, but maybe it was for someone else.” That’s the enemy trying to take what God has
On April 18, 2009, the Crescent Cities Park Recreational committee of Wagener had their 9th annual fundraiser banquet in memory of James O. Brown, former A.L. Corbett principal and strong pillar of the Aiken County community. Again, I salute Mr. Richard Sumter and his committee members for the outstanding work they are doing in the KEN Wagener community and CHANDLER for building bridges of hope and opportunities for our youth and for continuing the vision of Mr. Brown. I had the pleasure of serving as the guest speaker for such inspirational event and shared with the audience how I came to realize that “Dreams are real” and all I had to do was believe. Mother Teresa stated, “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” On that evening I felt nothing but great love from my family, mentors and friends. In November 1994, according to an article in the Aiken Standard newspaper, Pastor R.C. Mayes, former pastor of Saron Baptist Church in Wagener, compared Mr. Brown to the Bible prophet, Elijah who served the Lord amid a godless and apathetic nation. He went on to charge members of the audience to continue with Brown’s zeal for encouraging others to stand for the Lord and pray for the land. I know everyone will agree with me when I say, “If there was ever a need to pray, is right now.” A lot of our youth are fighting against a world of uncertainties and lack of hope; I feel that this contributes to their negative means of coping and surviving. Many of them are standing in the shoes in which I’ve not long stepped out of. Through Mr. Brown, the blueprint left for his contractors to follow as they continue to build his monuments. I was blessed with caring mentors and a supporting family, but most of all during my challenging years in education I was also blessed with four educators (Ms. Walker, Ms. Seawright, Ms. Odom and Ms. Wright) Those special individuals looked
placed inside of you. Quite often, we allow others to kill our dreams with negative and jealousy. I’m sure you have friends and even your family to tell you it’s impossible for you to reach your dreams. They think it’s impossible for you, because it’s impossible for them and they automatically assume it’s impossible for you. I used to dream all the time, but I was afraid to follow my dreams because of the many negative forces against me. But one day, I realized that the biggest enemy against myself was me. I began to meditate and did a lot of self evaluations of my life and where God wanted me to be at this point my life. Then my dreams began to evolve into realities. I want you to look at your life right now. How many changes have you made over the years? Do you plan to remain at the same point rehearsing your past, the way things used to be or will you make a conscious decision to focus on the future. You see most people focus on what they are going through, I focus on what I am going to. There is a huge world of opportunities out there. The opportunities are available to everyone, but only to those who are willing to go an extra mile. Sometime we choose our dreams in life and sometime our dreams choose us, what
I mean by that is, God place us in positions where He feels that we will be most beneficial. Its no mistake that I was placed at one of the neediest school and serving the highest crime and drug invested neighborhoods in Columbia. God had already prepared me for my assignment, long before I arrived on the job. I can honestly say the journey which God placed on has allowed me endure anything that comes up against me and because of the teachings I received a long time ago, I did not allow my circumstances to deplete my dreams. There are four valuable lessons that I learned from my journey: (1) Stop rehearsing the past: Ladies and gentlemen, things are not changing, you can cry about it or you can decide to except it and move on. We waste too much time trying to correct the things in our past. (2) Always go the extra mile: I have learned each time I go the extra mile, it always placed me ahead of the rest. (3) Decide and act: Too many people are pregnant with ideas, but, they don’t take enough actions. (4) It’s a process not an event: People are looking for a microwaveable world, looking for things to be rosy and wonderful every single day. But they do not know that there are some thorns among the roses. Remember, it’s no mistake why God chose us to travel the road and path we take in life. He knows our heart and the passion that lies within it. If you have a dream, go for it. Most people might say, “It’s too late.” It’s never too late. Don’t allow your circumstances to get in the way of your dreams. It’s not where you start out at, it’s not where you come from, it’s the will within you that determines where you go. Because….. “DREAMS ARE REAL” AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BELIEVE! Continue to support the dream that Mr. Brown believed in for all of us by becoming an active member of the Crescent Cities Park Recreational committee. Our community needs you. Again, “We can do not great things, only small things with great love.” Mother Teresa
By AIKEN COUNTY COUNCILWOMAN KATHY RAWLS
County Council has begun the budget process for 2009-10 fiscal year. This budget will be the toughest since the early nineties. Revenues are down on property taxes by about 3.5 million and the State has cut the funds to the county by 1.5 million (4 percent of the budget). The good news is that ALL county council members have agreed that there will be no tax increase. The bad news is that we will have to cut our budget by about 5 million dollars. We will try to maintain EMS and the Sheriff’s Dept. at the present level but some services will be cut. Council hopes to prevent layoffs by freezing vacancies and transferring some employees to other
NEWS FROM COUNTY COUNCIL
departments. The Senior Meals Program at the Listine Gunter Courtney Center should receive more money for meals in June. If you are 60+ years old and want to participate in the noon meal, call (564-5211) the center or drop by to get your name added to the waiting list. The new street signs in Wagener look great. I am pleased that the county agreed to provide and install the signs. Mike Miller brought this need to my attention and did a great job
bringing this project to fruition. The Town of Wagener, the Wagener Garden Club and the Wagener Downtown Development Committee are to be commended for the placement of the Blue Star Marker Veterans/Heroes’Memorial Monument placed in the Park next to the Pavilion. The hard work by Jim West and Sam Smith deserve a special thank you! Congratulations to the Town of Wagener and the Wagener Downtown Development Committee for winning the SC Municipal Award. Sam Smith deserve a special thank you! Congratulations to the Town of Wagener and the Wagener Downtown Development Committee for winning the SC Municipal Award.
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Mommies do what’s best HOLLOW CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT’S
tion is something as simple as forgoing a television show to read a bedtime story to your child. A good mother will not weigh options or find alternative routes when the well being of their child is at hand. It is uncanny how I am faced with a similar situation today. As I have said before the good Lord has a sense of humor and I guess needed a chuckle today so he put a wrench in the works which I call my life. A few months ago I enrolled my two children into summer camp. This is the first year my three year old will be attending, with me in tow, and it is truly a moment not to be missed. As sure as the sun rises, so did a problem. My employer recently decided to place a workday on the second day of summer camp! My mommy vision kicked into high gear. “What am I suppose to do? I am their mother.” And so I was. I am not attending the workday. I did send suggestions of alternatives to my employer to make up the workday because my obligations to my workplace are important but not at the expense of my children. They come first. Whatever consequences arise from this “mommy vision” regarding my workplace will not amount to a hill of beans in the big scheme of things. However what will matter is how I raise and love my children. Making them my top priority will have a far greater impact than anything else I will accomplish in my lifetime. So when faced with the question “What am I suppose to do?” there is only one answer, “I am their mother and I will do what is best for my child.” No compromising, no choices, no exceptions – period.
Today I read a quote from a story in a magazine that struck a chord with my motherly sensibilities. The story opened with a grandmother recollecting about a time when her daughter faced an unforeseen challenge with her own child. The child had been admitted to the hospital with an undiagnosed illness which eventually resulted in CHERYL a two week stay. When POOLE the grandmother asked her daughter what she was going to do, the daughter replied, “What am I suppose to do? I’m her mother.” The daughter did not see herself as having any choices about what to do in the situation. She was a mom and she was going to be their for her child regardless of anything else she was obliged to do in her life. That was her only choice. There were no other choices. Now to any other person I am sure alternatives would have arose such as “Someone else could be there with the child” or “There must be other family members.” However that is not the point. A mother’s job is to be there for her child. No substitutes will do. This woman had something that I like to call “mommy vision.” “Mommy vision” can be likened to tunnel vision, the focusing of one’s attention on one specific item or event. Some call it a one-track mind. Mothers only think or see what is best for their child when faced with a heartwrenching event like the daughter in the story or whether the situa-
FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT
Hollow Creek Fire Department is starting a new way to keep its members in the area informed by sending out reports each quarter. We also would like to have an email address if you have one and it can be e-mailed to hcfddist19pio@yahoo.com. This will help us let you know what we are doing and what training is going on. We are also starting a web page with events and things. So if you would like to help, contact Glenn. There is something for everyone to do, so come and help us make a different in the community. We will list all the board members and fire fighters on the web page. We at Hollow Creek would like to thank everyone for the support we received on February 28th and March 1st during the motorcycle run. Thank you for use of the land, for the cakes that were baked and to the ones that helped cook and serve the food. Hollow Creek Fire Department ran 24 calls this quarter. In January we ran 6 fire and 4 first responder calls. In February we ran 3 fire and 3 first responder calls and March, we ran 2 fire and 6 first responder with 2 of them being life threatening. Hollow Creek had its first Board Meeting for 2009. The Board had to get the community to elect a new member to make sure there are 9 members on the board. Kay Yon was elected. Hollow Creek trained 28 hours during the 1st Quarter. Hollow Creek hosted the quarterly fire department training for local fire departments on 3-24-09 and 3-28-09. The training was on rural water supply. On the first night chief Mark Redd went over the class room part and on Saturday 28, 2009 the three fire departments (Hollow Creek, Wagener and Salley) trained in the field on setting up rural water supply. We are training together so everyone on all three departments will be on the same level of training. Hollow Creek will be going for a lower ISO rating in a few months and this will help lower the insurance rates by all having training and to find out where we can install dry hydrants in remote areas. We also have an automatic mutual aid agreement with Wagener and Salley. The 3 departments in this area are working hard to serve the residents better and making the communities safer places. In closing, we at Hollow Creek are trying hard to serve, so we have elected a public relation officer to keep the members in the district inform. Thank you for your support. Glenn Poole Public Relation Officer Cell: 383-2400 hcfddist19pio@yahoo.com
ADK Welcomes Dr. Everitt
The Alpha Delta Kappa sorority was delighted to have honorary guest Dr. Elizabeth Everitt, Education Superintendent of Aiken County, at their March meeting. Dr. Everitt shared her vision for the Aiken County School District during these lean times ahead due to economy driven budget cuts. She has an optimistic outlook for the 2009-2010 school year and great confidence in our hard working educators throughout the district. Alpha Delta Kappa is an altruistic sorority composed of past and present educators who still dedicate their lives to the betterment of the communities in which they serve through the support of young minds. Alpha Delta Kappa meets monthly to devise and carry out goals for community and education improvement.
COURTNEY SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES
Join us for our 5th Friday May bingo, May 29th sponsored by: Kents Korner/Garvin Oil at 2:00 3rd Friday Bingo Friday June 20th sponsored by: The Town of Perry at 2:00 Canasta each Wednesday at 12:00 cant play – will teach! A special thank you to Mr. Allan Williams and his Agriculture students, for again this year donating plants to our center. They brighten everyone’s day. Thanks, Mr. Williams!
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Dad Works Hard Shouldn’t His Clothes?
Bethcar Baptist Church’s Future Choir is, standing, from left, Rennie Chavis, Nathan Sizemore, Harley Holder, Ramey Holder, Madison McNair, Anna Addy, Cameron Jackson, Honey Angel and Kelsey Byars; the choir is lead by Mrs. Kallie Smith.
S.C. Smith Agriculture Building to be dedicated
Mr. Spencer C. Smith, Wagener-Salley High School agriculture teacher from 1947 until 1982, will be honored at a dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 7 at 4 p.m. The ceremony will take place in the WagenerSalley High School gymnasium and will conclude with the formal dedication and naming of the same building complex in
which he taught several thousand students over the years as the “S.C. Smith Agriculture Building.” The ceremony and cost of the permanent metal building letters is being sponsored and funded by the efforts of former students, family members of current and former students, and friends. A special invitation is extended to all past and present students of Mr. Smith and their families, and interested friends and community members. Light refreshments will be served.
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Fall hazard checklist brings issues to light
Right at Home Fall Hazards Home Safety Checklist All Rooms: __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ floor.
Fall hazards are increasingly seen as a major issue that affects older adults. Right at Home knows that living independently has many benefits, from financial to emotional. Quality in-home care solutions have a positive impact beyond the day-today interaction with the client. We’re privileged to help older adults maintain their independence and enjoy a full life. In Georgia and South Carolina, older adults account for 9.9% and 13.0% respectively of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. By 2030, one in every five Americans will be age 65 or KATHY older. This aging population has evolving CRIST needs. Making behavioral changes in their lifestyles can reduce the risk of disease, disability and injury. While all age groups are vulnerable, 80 percent of fall-related deaths occur among people 65 and older, according to the National Safety Council. Right at Home offers in-home companion and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. Right at Home directly employs its care-giving staff, each of whom are thoroughly screened, trained, bonded and insured prior to entering a client’s home. Free in-home assessments from Right at Home include a safety-check walk-through of the senior’s living areas. Here is where we identify potential fall hazards and offer recommendations on how the client can achieve independence in their own home. For information on an in-home assessment, contact us at 803-278-0250 or visit us on the web at rightathome. net/csra.
No loose carpeting or rugs, check for non-slip backings. Traffic areas free of furniture. Electrical cords and other wires taped against walls. Bright lighting and all light bulbs in working order. Telephones placed on surfaces at a height that can be reached from the
Stairs and Inclines: __________ Free of items placed on the steps. __________ Plenty of room to move at top and bottom of stairs. __________ No loose carpeting or edges to catch on. __________ Handrails securely attached and at the proper height for user. __________ Proper lighting on all steps, including switches at top and bottom of stairs. Bathroom: __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
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Grab bars near the tub, shower and toilet located mounted properly. Non-slip surfaces in the tub or shower. Nightlight for when first entering the room. Rugs or bathmats with non-slip backing on the floor. Shower/tub bench or seat.
You’re invited to hop on board the Boomerang Express and experience the land down-under during a week of fun at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School June 14-19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for all ages. Supper will be provided. For additional information, call Junette Jeffcoat, VBS director, at 564-5205. Hope to see you there!
Bedroom: __________ Bedside table with non-tip lamp and room for eyeglasses. ______ Clear traffic area from bedroom to bathroom. __________ Comfortable, sturdy chair to aid in dressing.
Berlin Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from June 14 through 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. No need to prepare supper – meals are provided on your trip to the Land Down Under on the Boomerang Express. Berlin Baptist Church is located between Wagener and Pelion right off Highway 302.
Berlin Baptist VBS
Kitchen: __________ Items placed where they can be reached without the use of a stool. __________ Area to sit during food preparation. __________ Flooring free of cracks, splits or up-turned edges. Individual: __________ __________ __________ __________
Bethcar Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School from July 26 through 31 from 6 until 9 p.m.
Bethcar Baptist VBS
Rocky Grove Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School starting Saturday, June 6 through Wednesday, June 10. Saturday and Sunday hours will be 6:15 until 8:00pm. Monday through Wednesday hours will be 6:45 until 9:00pm.
Rocky Grove Baptist VBS
Is someone checking on the individual daily. Schedule vision check. Discuss medications with physician to determine affects on balance. Establish a light exercise routine.
The information contained in this checklist is intended to improve household safety and educate the public. This list may not reduce all fall hazards. Right at Home assumes no responsibility for falls or accidents that occur.
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Many hands make the harvest work light
By LAURA BRAZELL Contributor
Even though that quote was written hundreds of years ago, the message is still relevant today. Have you ever wanted to help those in need? Maybe you have but didn’t know what to do. There is much need right here in Wagener. One of those needs is with a brand new ministry, Harvest Field Farms. Grant Hunt, the director of this mission station, has long had the desire to feed those in the community who otherwise could not afford safe, healthy, organic foods. He, along with volunteers and Christ Central Ministries, have planted acres of organic vegetables. Many times, those with less have had to ‘get by’ eating substandard food. This ministry will be able to offer them a more nutritious alternative. What better way to improve their outlook than improving their health? If someone feels good then their chances to succeed have just increased. Since this is a ministry, they are in need of kind hearted people, like yourself, who would be willing to donate some of their time and energy into a worthwhile endeavor. Much of the planted crops are ready for harvest and the workers are few. If you can help, please contact Grant at (803) 215-8385 or e-mail him at harvestfieldfarms@ccins.org and leave a message. The definition of community in Merriam Webster’s Dictionary is “a unified body of individuals.” I see that body
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Family, friends reunion is set for Saturday, July 25
There is family and friends reunion planned for July 25. This is how the plan for the reunion unfolded. Time has been going by faster, and it seems that lately all we have been doing is getting together at funerals. Recently at a cousin’s funeral in March, my brother, Dennis Jackson, cousins, Melanie Michaels, Richard Dixon and I started talking again about getting a family reunion going. It seemed we all did this at funerals, and then time would pass and before you knew it, we were at another funeral. We were reminiscing about some of the past reunions that we use to have at Grandma’s house (Elizabeth Hallman) when she use to work at the Fire Tower in Gilbert. We were laughing about how some of us made it several times to the top, there were some of us that made it only once, and some would only go halfway up. We talked a lot about those days, and when the reunion use to be at my mom and dad’s house for several years in Wagener and how much fun we had. (Betty and Larry Garvin) Especially about who got thrown into the pool and the years someone had to stay up all night cooking the pig; then life got a little easier, and it was all pot luck. We all agreed how much we missed those times, how some of our children and our children’s children did not know a lot of their families. We have all spread out, gotten older and it seems we do not have the time to visit like we did when we were younger. There are so many on my daddy’s side of the family (Luke Jackson) that I have not seen in years. Recently I was at a nursery buying plants and a cousin of mine was there. I could not remember her name, but her voice is what caught my attention. (Luckily my hearing is better than my eyesight.) We chatted for a few minutes, had a few laughs. I think the last time I saw her was at daddy’s funeral in 2001. Grandma Hallman, Nanny (Gussie Garvin), my aunt Novella, my husband’s daddy, Witt Cook, recently his aunt, Velma Cook Livingston, my cousins Ronnie Michaels and Leonard Jackson have all passed. Time slows down for no one, and we need to grab the moment, capture the memories and have some fun. Now it is time to start memories for the younger generation moving up and for the older generation to reconnect. It is hard to decide on one line of families since there are so many of us, so we decided to make this a multi-family and friends reunion. If you are related to the Hallmans, Cooks, Jacksons or Garvins or may be you are a friend and have not seen them in a while, then come on and join the fun. E-mail me or call with any names and addresses that you know of people who may be interested in coming and would like a flier. There is a covered shelter reserved, a beach area, games and a camping area. Bring food, a chair and an appetite, along with your smile. Location: Lick Fork Lake, Edgefield (take exit 1 off I-20, it is 16.3 miles from the interstate) Date: July 25 beginning at 11 a.m. Contact: Brenda at reunionbk@yahoo.com or (706) 830-8597 or (803) 640-5256 and Melanie Michaels at (706) 825-3635
Staff photo by Rob Novit
Wagener-Salley High School seniors Virginia Fowler, second from left, and Jessica Cauthen, have been awarded Army ROTC college scholarships. They’re joined by the Army Junior ROTC instructors – Fowler’s dad, Command Sgt. Major Michael Fowler, left, and unit commander Maxie Joye.
Two receive Army ROTC scholarships
By ROB NOVIT Staff writer
WAGENER — Jessica Cauthen grew up in this small community, playing trombone and baritone in the band and dreaming of becoming a band director. As the daughter of a career Army man, Virginia Fowler spent her childhood with stops in Germany, Georgia, Texas and upstate New York. In 2005, both girls met as freshman cadets in WagenerSalley High School’s new Army JROTC program. Now seniors, they’re making history as the school’s first cadets to capture Army ROTC college scholarships. Jessica is headed to Furman University this fall. Virginia, the daughter of the unit’s command sergeant major Michael Fowler, will enroll at Winthrop University and commute to UNC-Charlotte for ROTC classes and drill. The cadets were recognized during an awards day program Friday. Their achievements are indicative of the efforts of all 10 seniors in the unit, said Commander and Senior Army Chief Maxie Joye. Earlier this year, the Army ROTC unit came in second in academic team competition in their division, which includes 315 schools. “What has impressed me about this class is that they are workaholics,” said Joye, who is a retired colonel with 27 years in the U.S. Army. “They have challenged us to keep them busy. That’s why we will miss them so much.” By coincidence, Joye and Fowler retired from the Army around the same time in 2005. Both found themselves at Wagener-Salley High that fall, sharing the same goal of establishing a high-achieving ROTC unit. Jessica never imagined getting involved with a military program like ROTC. “I’ve always liked to do strange things,” she said with a grin. “Actually, I really liked ROTC from the start.” Virginia calls her childhood “amazing,” especially at Ft. Drum, N.Y., where she made a lot of friends on base and found out what it was like to be part of a group. The family
was living in Columbia when her dad retired and continues to live there. Virginia started ninth grade at a large school nearby; she was used to a smaller school and didn’t enjoy her first few weeks. “My dad was teaching here at Wagener,” she said. “He said I could come, but only if I joined ROTC. When I found out what it was all about it, I liked it. I’ve learned so much.” The youngest cadets quickly demonstrated more leadership skills than most of the older students, said Joye. As a result, the freshmen took on roles they hadn’t expected. “That was scary at first,” Jessica said. “But I actually liked learning about different aspects of ROTC. It has given me leadership skills that you need in everyday life, and I’ve made a lot of friends. These two (Joye and Fowler) are like my ROTC parents. If you ask them anything, they’ll help you.” Fowler was often away from home and didn’t get to see his daughter a lot. He has relished the opportunity to get that quality time in commuting to and from school. “I know ROTC and know it does a lot for the kids,” said Fowler. “I really wanted Virginia to do it, and it’s amazing how quickly the four years have gone. She’s my daughter, but it’s not just her. It’s Cauthen and all the other seniors. It will break our hearts when they leave.” As a child, Virginia did get changes to watch her dad in the military life and felt such pride for him. “I just never thought I would want to do it,” she said. “But it was wonderful in high school, working toward something special. I feel so good about myself.” Now she and Jessica have something else to be proud of – scholarships with a total value of more than $200,000. Virginia hasn’t chosen a major at Winthrop, but is excited about the opportunity experience two college campuses. When she arrives at Furman, Jessica will consider a major in business marketing. She has no problem with a five-year service commitment after college. “I was going to serve in the military anyway,” she said. Contact Rob Novit at rnovit@aikenstandard.com.
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You didn’t cause your loved one to drink
to the podcast, look on the Al-Anon home page at www.Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org, under First Steps to Recovery in Al-Anon.” Al-Anon podcasts are available free of charge. “One of the reasons people affected by someone else’s drinking isolate is they are afraid the drinking is their fault, and they don’t want anyone to find out,” Stephens explained. The podcasts demonstrate how local Al-Anon meetings can offer families in (name of local community) support on a confidential basis,” Stephens said. “The same fear that causes people to isolate can create a strong bond of recovery between those who have been in the same situation.” The series of six podcasts from AlAnon Family Groups addresses fears many people have in common when their loved one has a problem with alcohol. A subscription to all six podcasts is available at no charge. Al-Anon Family Groups is a not-forprofit organization that has been helping families and friends of people who have a drinking problem since 1951. For local information, contact Nancy B. at (803) 564-6487. Local meetings are Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Wagener United Methodist Church, 153 Columbia Highway, Wagener, and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. at Saron Baptist Church, Wagener.
A new podcast from Al-Anon Family Groups entitled “Did we cause our loved one to drink?” shares firsthand knowledge from men and women who have been affected by someone else’s drinking, according to Nicolette Stephens, Information Analyst for AlAnon Family Groups’ World Service Office. “The podcast focuses on a question so many people worry about, but are afraid to ask,” Stephens said. “To listen
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Fantasia’s picture
Jade’s picture
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World War II veteran Mabel Garvin Crawford, seated, was honored as Wagener’s “Unknown Soldier.”
of flags of all branches of service, during which veterans of each branch were invited to stand. World War II veteran Mabel Garvin Crawford was presented a bouquet Continued from 1 of red roses and honored as Wagener’s should take every opportunity to thank “Unknown Soldier.” our veterans and we should make sure we “We recognize her for her work on a top teach our children about the sacrifices our secret mission in World War II. She had to veterans have made for us.” remain silent for 50 years about what she Betty Mathis, GCSC Blue Star Marker did, until it was declassified,” said Carver. chairman for 2007-09, gave a history of “Mabel was one of 250 ladies selected for the monument program. The symbolism the mission. They all moved to Washingdates back to World War II, when families ton, D.C., and took over the third floor of with soldiers overseas would post a banner William and Mary College – all the winwith a blue star in their windows; should dows of the third floor were bricked up so their soldier be killed in action, the banner no one could see what they were doing. would be changed to a gold star. The task they were given was to intercept “At the end of World War II, the National and decode communications from the GerCouncil of State Garden Clubs was looking mans, which they fed back to military leadfor a way to honor our veterans, and they ers to determine our troop movements.” agreed it was better to beautify the nation Carver continued, “Mabel told me it was than to build one big stone monument. not uncommon for them to go back home Their vision was of lots of living monuand be unable to sleep, the level of stress ments,” she said. was so high. Mabel’s husband went to his “In 1944 a New Jersey garden club grave not knowing what she did in the war. planted dogwoods along U.S. 22, and in She is one of only three of those 250 ladies 1945 it was designated Blue Star Drive. In still living, and we’re lucky to have her 1945 the National Council of State Garhere in Wagener.” den Clubs adopted a similar program and Sam Smith presented the Wagener Garcreated Blue Star highway markers,” she den Club with a framed poem he wrote on continued. “In 1984 a second larger and the Blue Star Marker program’s signifimore descriptive marker was approved, and cance and presented the Wagener Museum in 1996 they retired the first marker design with the framed funeral flag of a local and adopted a third marker, the same size World War II casualty, Daniel David Jefand text as the first except with the word fcoat. The Wagener-Salley High School’s ‘highway’ deleted. This marker was placed drill team performed at the ceremony, and in national cemeteries, veterans’ medical the Edisto Singers gave a rendition of “Let centers, and anyplace devoted especially to There Be Peace On Earth.” veterans. This is the marker we’re dedicatRefreshments, fellowship and a chance ing here today.” to visit a display of photographs of veterans In addition to the monument dedication, in uniform in a tent adjacent to the Veterans the ceremony also included the presentation Park followed the ceremony.
Veterans
high and sparkle!” Even though Jade liked the fireworks, she too decided to draw something different for Continued from 1 the contest. She said, “A lot of people were doing buildings. I wanted to be different.” She stated that “English is a great way to Jade chose to draw a picture of the Town learn (through exciting books) and a creative Signs which were just built a few months way to express myself (through writing). I before the contest. “I wanted something love writing because it is one way to convey that represented the town. You can see the my thoughts and I love reading because it signs as you come into Wagener. I like the takes me to new places. I’ve always loved combination of the brick and the iron fences. drawing, but it was just recently that I The palm trees represent South Carolina. I learned I was good at it.” drew the people on them because Wagener Fantasia’s favorite Town of Wagener is lively and I didn’t want it to seem like it Celebration month is July… “I love the was lonely.” Fireworks! However… “I decided not to Jade is a straight A student at Busbee and draw that for my picture. I chose to draw the an exceptional reader, reading well above Red and White Grocery Store because it is a grade level. She was selected to represent building that has been in Wagener for a long her second grade class for the “Responsibiltime (since 1955). As I remember it, I can ity” Character Trait. Jade’s favorite subject still feel the cold chills and vision the low is art. “I like to draw, it’s fun! I see a lot of ceiling that was present in the store. things in my head and I like to draw them My drawing of the Red and White on paper. Jade also likes science. Mr. Truitt touched the heart of Mr. Gene Tyler’s son. talks about animals and I love animals. This Mr. Charlie Tyler, I want you to know that summer, I want to go to Sea World to see every slash of lead comes from my heart and the dolphins and whales. Mr. Truitt also I am glad you were blessed by my picture!” teaches us about the earth – how to protect it Fantasia is a member of the Wagenerand how to make it better!” Salley Drama Club and was instrumental in This summer Jade plans to take swimdesigning the 2008-2009 Yearbook. She is a ming lessons. “The first Saturday after we devoted student and; therefore, is a member get out of school, I am having my birthday of the National High School Honor Society. party! We’re celebrating! I’ll be 8 years old.” After high school, Fantasia plans to go Even though the year is quickly passing, to a 4-year College and become a Nurse. “I if you would like a souvenir calendar highwant to save lives each day by becoming a lighting the students’ artwork, contact the neonatal nurse. If you believe you can make Town of Wagener at (803) 564-3412. a difference – no matter which career choice This is some history on the Red and you consider in achieving this goal – you White (from Charlie Tyler) that I thought will succeed!” was interesting! Fantasia is presently spending some of her afternoons tutoring other students (even The Red & White grocery building was built in adults) so the idea of sharing this month’s 1955 and was originally approximately 4,000 square front page with another student was just part feet. It was designed to be one of the first self-serof her nature. Fantasia complimented Jade’s vice grocery stores in the area. Before this time, a picture by saying, “It was a nice choice for store clerk walked back and forth from customer to the cover.” shelf selecting grocery items one by one to fill individual grocery lists. Grocery shopping carts were Jade Yon, artist responsible for drawing the cover picture for the “Home Town Cele- not needed and therefore, nonexistent before the brations Calendar,” is the daughter of Travis institution of self-service grocery stores. The buildJones and Mallory Yon of Salley. She is also ing was remodeled and enlarged to around 11,000 excited to have a little sister, Tara Jones, who square feet in 1984. The present building is the third or fourth building located in Wagener that housed will be one year old in June. a grocery store business owned and operated by the Jade has been to several of the Wagener C. E. Tyler family. The Red & White brand, along Celebrations, but like Fantasia, she likes with the Red & White grocery store name, was one the 4th of July Celebration the best. “I like of the last independent brands in the United States. the fireworks! I especially like the ones that After serving the grocery needs of the Wagener area don’t make loud noises. My favorite firefor over 100 years, the Red & White closed in June works are the colorful ones that go really of 2001.
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NOISES IN THE HENHOUSE
long time member and a beautiful lady. She started at the Henhouse back in 1988 and was faithful until her health became an issue a few years ago. Juanita was very creative in making crafts and an excellent quilter. The stories about Juanita, Polly and Ms. Gussie go way back. The trio made some beautiful quilts that are still being talked about. Her memory will be held close for many, many years. Like those who have gone on before us, we give honor to them for preparing a way for the rest of us to continue this ministry. Each of these Willing Workers brought a special gift and talent to make it unique. Someone once said that long after we are gone, if what we started continues on after our death, then that is a true ministry. That is what is happening today at the Henhouse Ministry 32 years later. We pray comfort and peace for Juanita’s family. We also pray for those who are sick and suffering in our communities, state and nation. For our leaders, we pray for wisdom to lead and guide our country through
Our annual pre-Mother’s Day sale was a success and many mothers did not have to bake cakes or pies for that Sunday. We always count our successes not by how much money we make but how many of our neighbors come by to support the ministry. On that Saturday we made some new friends. One couple needed directions to find a certain piece of land. They stayed awhile, bought some baked goods and were on their way. Introductions to the Henhouse Ministry have continued in this way for as long as it has been in existence. People just happen by. Now I know that God has a lot to do with who “happens” by. Confirmations like this encourage us Willing Workers that we are on the right track. God hears and answers our prayers. Good news to report about Mary our ole pusher. She is doing fine and is up and moving around. This time her cornea surgery was successful which was another confirmation to many prayers. Hopefully Mary will be back with us soon. The Willing Workers lost a dear member this month. Juanita Starnes was a
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“LAST DAYS”
By BRIAN WATTS
A MOTHER REMEMBERED
she would always try to find a positive to counteract and weaken what I had said. All my life I have been told that death I have even been angry with individuis a time of transition from one form of als and would let her know it and she, life to another that is everlasting with without fail, would soften my anger with our Heavenly Father and that we should some kind remark that made me believe be happy and rejoice. that I had misunderstood the person. I find it difficult to be joyful because She also taught me to love others and today marks the beginning of a time in not worry about their opinions, because my life when I must be without someone we only have ourselves and God to hold that I love. It is a time when I no longer us accountable. have physical contact with one I cherHer life was simple. With a crochet ished through the years. hook and/or quilting needle, a ball of One that I could rely on when difficult yarn or some fabric, she would create times came or those times when I needed her own world of contentment and sata “pick me up smile.” She knew and pro- isfaction. Of course there were times of vided. Even those times when I needed magnificent cakes, sour dough bread, a good slice of cake, she had already liver nips and fried chicken. baked. Yard work was another love. She could be seen with her head stuck in a clump That is the love of a mother. My faith of shrubs trimming or planting that stray in Jesus Christ tells me that I will be broken limb and it growing. able to see her again one day. Her thumb was green. Let her stick In my opinion, mom was perhaps the a plant in concrete and it would grow, greatest person I have known, just as each of you can say the same about your a true gardener. She loved plants of all moms. I have often said that if my mom kinds. If a piece of a plant fell off or if she didn’t make it to heaven there was no found a part of a plant somewhere, hope for me. she would root it, and it flourished to She exemplified her faith. Mom had several attributes that led me to this deci- become its best under her touch. I thank the Lord for giving me a mom sion. The first was that I never heard her say anything destructive or hurtful about that was a piece of heaven on earth. He gave me a chance to live with an angel anyone. and that love of such a mother will live Those times when I would try to goson. sip and say something about someone, Ludie J. Jeffcoat Smith An honored memory by Sam Smith
It’s 2:45 in the morning, God has me awake, I had dreams of this world of sin, And without God what is at stake.
Sometimes you can’t even go outside, It’s very hard to breathe, Pretty soon there isn’t going to be any gas, Even if you want to leave. This life as you know is going to be gone, It’s going to be dark with no power, Jesus Christ is coming back, No man knows the hour. The things happening on this earth, You can read about it in God’s book, Go to the Book of Revelation, Take time to give it a look. Time is running out, You need to get on God’s side, Ask him when you pray, Tell your friends to let God in, Tell your friends today. I could keep writing about this subject, I could write more and more, But I’ve got to go feed my animals, Plus my fingers are getting sore. I’m gonna’ go now, Say prayer, Hope you have a good night, Compare the Book of Revelation with these words, You’ll know that I am right. Everyone has their own opinion, This is just mine, I put my thoughts on paper and try to make them rhyme.
Preachers raping children and government officials telling lies, Hunger, pain and poverty, You must see it with your own eyes.
Wars and extreme weather, They are everywhere, Animals going extinct, Kids killing kids, Does no one care?
We are using all the water foolishly, There isn’t going to be any to drink, The cost of food is out of control, Doesn’t that make you think?
Rivers are overflowing and fires are burning everywhere, These are just some of the things, That I would like to share.
The saying is, “God is good, God is great,” My friend, you had better get on His side before it is too late.
Cause the world and people are destroying themselves, Nobody can fix it, There isn’t enough wealth.
Open house was held at Wagener Women’s Well
prayer and praise led by Rev. Frances Williams, associate director. 10:30 - 12:00 basic training sewing lessons 12:00-1:00 soup is served 1:00 -3:00 beginner sewing lessons. 10:30 til 3:00 quilting at the frame and one-on-one counseling. Starting Tuesday evening June 1st at 7:00 - 8:30 pm, a cancer support group is planned for women who have cancer or had cancer. This group will be led by Dianne Lemacks a cancer survivor. On Thursday, June 4, Beth Moore’s “Believing God” Bible study will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon, followed by a covered dish luncheon. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the Women’s Well welcomes all women to come and quilt. This means beginners, learners and seasoned quilters. There is always room at the “frame.” The sewing and sow-
Christ Central Mission Station-Wagener was filled with people coming to help celebrate the Open House on May 2. Words of congratulations and best wishes were heard throughout the afternoon. The reception food and flowers were the contributions of many in the community. Mike Green, student at Christ Central, added his specialities of delicious finger foods. Geneva Benjamin, Christina Wood and Hannah O’Brien all baked cakes for the occasion. The flowers were gathered from local yards and near by woods to decorate the tables. It was all about team work and a caring community. Thank you to our many benefactors who made all this possible. It is official; the Women’s Well is open and ready for classes. The following is a tentative schedule: Tuesdays– 9:00 - 10:30 open Bible study,
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“BELIEVING GOD” Bible Study by Beth Moore will start on Thursday, June 4 at the Women’s Well at 117 Railroad Ave. in Wagener next to the Town Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All women from every church and community are invited to join us for a 10-week interactive study with weekly video-centered group sessions – “Do you Believe God or merely believe in Him?” Call Dianne at 564-7168 or come by the Women’s Well and sign up.
ing done at the frame are better for the body than medicine. We are also open to your ideas and suggestions. We want the Women’s Well to be a warm, welcoming, safe place for all women to come. You, our readers and supporters, have a standing invitation to come by and see what God is doing in Wagener at the Women’s Well. Be blessed.
Deaths and Funerals
Martha Jane Jackson Juanita C. Starnes
SALLEY — Mrs. Juanita Cox Starnes, 84, entered into rest Monday. Mrs. Starnes is survived by her children, Bill (Sandra) Starnes of Salley and Myra Nell Starnes of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Kimberly Dawn Starnes, William Douglas Starnes and Hamilton Julian Vereen; and brother, George “Jim” Cox of Downington, Pa. Mrs. Starnes was born in Easley, the daughter of the late George P. and Grace Hamilton Cox. She was the widow of Harold Starnes. She was a member of Clinton United Methodist Church, a registered nurse and a member of the Henhouse Ministry. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home and other times at the home of Bill Starnes in Salley. The funeral service will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Clinton United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Williamson officiating. Pallbearers will be Stan Collum, Steve Collum, Clint Collum, Glen Starnes, Johnny Ray Starnes and Julian Starnes. Mrs. Starnes will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service for viewing. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871 or Hospice Care of Tri-County, 1681 Chestnut St., Orangeburg, SC 29115. The family expresses their grateful appreciation to the staff of Hospice Care of Tri-County for the devotion and care they provided. An online register is available at www.blizzardfuneralhome.com.
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Billie J. Zimmerman
LEESVILLE — Billie Jean Swartz Zimmerman, wife of the late Fred Zimmerman, daughter of the late William D. and Lois W. Swartz and sister of the late L. Elaine Swartz Smith, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 22, 2009, at her home. Billie was an avid crafter, creating beautiful works including ceramics and afghans. She owned and operated Crafty Corner in Wagener and sold her wares throughout the surrounding states in various craft shows. She also conducted ceramic classes for others that loved the art.
WAGENER — Mrs. Martha Jane Jackson, 87, entered into rest with her heavenly father on Tuesday. She is survived by her children, Sally Ann Jackson of Wagener and Wyman Jackson of Salley, brother; Andrew Jackson of Pelion, grandchildren; Rachelle and Shawn Berry, Wade and Mary Johnson, Chris and Tammy Jackson and Jason and Erica Jackson, greatgrandchildren; Tyler, Tori and Ashlyn Berry, Taylor, Austin Jackson and Joseph Garcia. Mrs. Jackson was born in Perry, the daughter of the late H.P. and Mattie R. Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion Wyman Jackson and her sister Jeanette Quattlebaum. She was a member of Clinton United Methodist Church. She was retired from Carolina Eastman. A graveside service was held Friday, May 15 at 5 p.m. in the Clinton United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. David Williamson officiating.
Surviving are her sons and daughtersin-law, Ronnie and Jeannie Zimmerman of Sperry, Okla., and Dennis and Lynn Zimmerman of Pelion; grandchildren, Joleen (Heath) Steffens and Rebecca Zimmerman of Sperry, Okla., and Ashley and Connor Zimmerman of Pelion; and greatgranddaughter, Haley Steffens of Sperry, Okla. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at Mount Hermon Baptist Church in Pelion. Memorials may be made to the church building fund, 1845 Cedar Creek Road, Pelion, SC 29123. Milton Shealy Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
WAGENER — Mr. Robert L. “Big” Henderson, 55, entered into rest Thursday, March 26. He was born in Batesburg and was the son of the late Robert E. and Vivian Quattlebaum Henderson. “Big” is survived by his wife, Linda W. Henderson; children, Leigh Amiele and James E. “Jim” Lybrand Jr.; brother, Brice L. (Tarra) Henderson of Greer; sister, Kim H. Zampier of Conway; and nieces and nephews, Jordan and Amber Henderson and Taylor Zampier. “Big” was a superintendent at Martin Engineering in White Rock, a precision millwright, a certified aircraft mechanic and a pilot. The funeral service was held Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at the Blizzard Funeral Home Chapel. Active pallbearers were friends and Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Hallman Yon, 47, coworkers, and honorary pallbearers were employees of Martin Engineering. Memo- entered into rest Tuesday, May 5. She was born in Bamberg County and rials can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA was the daughter of the late Terrell and Naomi Brown Hallman Sr. 23058-5216. Cheryl is survived by a daughter, Ashley Hallman of Aiken; a sister, Diana (Leonard) Storey of Wagener; nieces and nephews; WEST COLUMBIA — Mrs. Helen Corbett and a special aunt, Melba Jeffcoat. In addiJeter Spears, 85, entered into rest Saturday. tion to her parents, she was predeceased by Mrs. Spears is survived by her children, her brothers Terry and Eddie Hallman. Barbara (Steve) Jeffcoat and Edward (Linda) A graveside service was held Friday, May Spears; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Spears 8 at 4 p.m. in the Salley Oakview Cemetery, was the daughter of the late Leighton and with the Rev. Henry Cooper officiating. Annis Corbett. Visitation was held Tuesday In lieu of flowers and in honor of Cheryl, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Blizzard Funeral Home donations may be made to Blizzard Funeral followed by a Chapel Service at 5 p.m. Burial Home, P.O. Box 235, Wagener, SC 29164. was held in the Wagener Cemetery.
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Lonnie Wayne Waters; son, James Guinyard Jackson; grandchildren, Alicia Jackson, James “J.J.” Jackson and Zoe Jackson, all of Aiken; and brother, Paul (Rachel) Peacock of Ridge Spring. The funeral service was Wednesday, May 6 at noon in the Kedron Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
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