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Renovation to provide shot in the arm to Wagener Drug
By CHERYL DESROSIERS Contributor
Wagener Drug has a new look! After three weeks of construction, the “overthe-counter” section has finally been completed. This area was completely gutted out and renovated. Renovations include the installation of a new ceiling, new floor, new soffits, removal of the old wooden shelves, the addition of slat walls and, of course, new fixtures. The prescription area has not been completed but work will progress on that area while the store is closed. I asked Terri Dyches, owner and registered pharmacist, what made her pharmacy stand out from other pharmacies. “Our pharmacy is a hometown, independent, customer-service oriented and friendly place. It’s a place ‘where everybody knows your name!’” The staff is very friendly as I was able to
Please see WAGENER DRUG, page 25
Zaria Daniels is October’s artist of the month
Flu shots given Oct. 6
Visit the store for flu shots, which will be given on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost of the shot will be $30.
See Zaria’s drawing and find out why this talented artist chose to draw the Nancy Bonnett Library. | 15
Celebrate Roy Warner anniversary and Rosa’s life
had some changes. The flower beds in front of the main Last year at this time, an event was being building were revamped during the summer planned and finalized in preparation to cel- and are beautiful, thanks to Rosa’s mother ebrate the 20th year of Roy Warner Memo- Ms. Georgia Seagle and the Wagener Garrial Park. den Club. The person organizing this program and The park is getting a set of swings made planning it was Rosa Lynn Freitag, the park possible in part by donations. They are in supervisor. the process of being installed. Sadly the celebration never took place. The swings were something Rosa had Rosa suddenly passed away just two days been pushing for and wanted dearly for her before the event was scheduled, and it was park, and now they will dedicated to her a goodbye and celebration of her life that memory Saturday. was held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, instead. It is now time to have that 20th-plus year Fast-forward a year; it’s now October “Celebration of Roy Warner Memorial Park 2009. Soccer is in full swing and the Dixie and Remembering Rosa.” Youth Ball program is fast approaching We look forward to seeing you Saturday. again. If you would like more information, call Maybe you have noticed the park has 564-5211.
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Celebration of Roy Warner Memorial Park and Remembering Rosa
The celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. until noon. Activities for the day include Adopt A Pet, Touch A Truck, park history and a dedication of swings at 11 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. Shepeard Blood Mobile will be accepting blood donations. Please take this opportnity to donate blood. One donation saves three lives!
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Memories formed by trying to treat pets’ ailments
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. medicine. It was then that I realized that I had given him two full droppers of the pain medication. I about fainted; here, I had worked so hard to give Buddy the proper dosage and I had flubbed up big time. I thought, here you are trying to make Buddy well, and you may have just killed him. Aiken Veterinary Clinic is closed on LEMYRA Wednesday afternoon, YOUNG so I spoke with the veterinary tech on duty. She assured me that Buddy would be fine since the pain medication consisted of herbs. Later that afternoon, I finally got some more antibiotic in Buddy, and Mama and I thought that we had really accomplished something. Dr. Groover called me to check on Buddy and I told him of my mess-up with the medication and how Buddy was rejecting anything that remotely looked as if it might have come within six feet of a medicine bottle. Dr. Groover suggested that I come to the clinic the next day and get the capsule form of the same antibiotic, which I did. Buddy still knew that his food was laced with antibiotics and he was taking little if any nourishment. Buddy even turned up his nose at ice cream. Garry said he did not blame Buddy one bit for he would not eat either if he thought someone was trying to poison him. By Friday afternoon, I was really concerned about Buddy, so back to see Dr. Groover again. I explained all of the medicine and eating problems. Dr. Groover said that it was time for another plan. He gave Buddy an antibiotic shot and also showed me how to mix canned dog food to a consistency that would allow me to syringe feed Buddy three times a day. This worked wonders, and after a few times Buddy began to eat the food from a bowl, but we still could not get him to take the capsule or the liquid antibiotic. It was like a three ring circus when Mama and I got everything ready and set about getting Buddy to take the medicine or just eat dog food. Dr. Groover asked me to get someone to make a video of us dealing with Buddy; he believed that he could send it to America’s Funniest Home Videos and make a lot of money. Buddy is much, much better now and takes his medication without a hitch, since Mama is camouflaging it in a bite of cake. The swelling in his chest is gone also; it appeared to have been an infection which responded well to the antibiotic. All of the maneuvering with Buddy caused me to remember other times that we have had health problems with our pets. Probably one of the wildest was the first day of quail season about 38 years ago. Garry has always been an avid quail hunter when there were quail to be hunted. On this particular morning, Garry and his uncle Kenneth from Tulsa, Okla., got an early start. However, about mid-morning, they returned home. Garry was concerned about Mike, his No. 1 bird dog. Mike would hunt for a few yards and then he would squat, as if he needed to relieve himself. Garry said that his other dog Blackie was missing his leather collar, and he was afraid that Mike had eaten parts of the collar thus causing a blockage. He wanted me to give Mike an enema, which I did. Garry’s uncle to this day still laughs at me wresting with Mike. The next day Garry carried Mike to the vet, only to find out that Mike just had a case of “first day of hunting season jitters,” thus causing him to hunt and squat and hunt and squat. Some years back we had Priss, a Boykin Spaniel. She had a skin condition that would flair up periodically; I gave her a capsule wrapped in a piece of a Little Debbie Cake every day to help with the itching and gnawing. We all like Little Debbie Cakes, so I often have one kind or another on the pantry shelf. When my nephew Todd was about 6 years old, he and his older brother Chet each had a motor bike which they rode to our house several times a week. Todd would come in the door asking if he could have a Little Debbie Cake. I would always tell him that he could have all he wanted, just to leave enough for me to give Priss her pill. One day I noticed that Todd was really sharing his cake with Priss. He was sitting by Priss on her couch. Todd would take a bite, and then he would hold the cake over and Priss would take a bite. The sharing did not seem to affect either Todd or Priss. Todd is now 27 years old, and Priss lived to be a ripe old age in dog years. I am 63 years old and I cannot remember ever being without a family pet or two or three or more. Pets are so special; they love you just because.
Just Another Dog Tail Recently, Mama’s little dog Buddy was not feeling well. Since Buddy does have back problems from time to time, I asked her if she thought it was his back causing him to feel out of sorts. Mama didn’t believe that his back was his problem, so I made an appointment for Buddy at the Aiken Veterinary Clinic. When Mama and Buddy got in my car, I noticed that Buddy’s breath smelled worse than usual, and I commented to Mama that Buddy’s trouble was probably in his mouth. Buddy is not like most dogs; he delights in going to see the folks at the Aiken Veterinary Clinic, so when we began to near the clinic, Buddy began to perk up and look out the window. Dr. Charles Groover checked Buddy out and told us that Buddy had a bad tooth that was infected and that the tooth needed to be pulled immediately. Also Dr. Groover noted a swelling in Buddy’s chest. The tooth extraction was scheduled for the next morning at which time fluid would also be drawn from the swollen area in Buddy’s chest and sent to a lab to determine the cause of the swelling. The next morning my brother Charlie took Buddy for surgery, and my husband Garry brought Buddy home from the surgery. Buddy was to take two full droppers of an antibiotic twice a day and half of a dropperful of a pain medication twice a day. The afternoon after the surgery, I began the almost impossible ordeal of trying to get the medicine into Buddy’s mouth. He did not feel good, and he was having no part of a dropper of medicine. Finally, I got two full droppers of what I thought was the antibiotic into him by feeding him a slice of cheese laced with the
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A.L. Corbett Middle needs these donations
Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., experienced judges are needed. If you have judged a beauty pageant and can donate your time, please call the school at 564-1050. Some of young ladies will need help with formal wear. If you have an evening gown that you no longer need, please consider donating it to the school.
• The Glee Club and Drama Club need choir robes as they prepare for a winter performance. • As the school looks ahead to the annual ALCMS beauty pageant that will be held
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Secret life of bees: colony structure
By WES BOMMER Contributor
UPCOMING EVENTS
Harvest Fair held Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Seivern Baptist Church Harvest Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, a country store, baked goods and lunch. Lunch options are vegetable soup, corn bread and tea for $4 or catfish stew, corn bread and tea for $5. All proceeds collected will go toward Mission Projects. Also, anyone can drop off new or gently used toys for the West Virginia mission trip for delivery in December.
Let’s take a look at this bee colony and how it functions together. A queen bee lays an egg in each cell. She has the ability to distinguish cell size and make it a worker or a drone bee. She will lay between 1,500 and 2,000 eggs a day. An egg hatches into a larvae, and the larvae are fed by house bees. The cell is then covered so that the egg can pupate. When the bee emerges from the cell, the first segment of its life involves cleaning cells, feeding larvae, meeting field bees, then learning to fly and becoming a field bee themselves. A field bee may fly as many as four miles to collect pollen or nectar and then return to their location. Pollen is collected on the bee’s hairy body which they comb back until it is collected on its back legs. It is then compressed by a special notch in the back leg called the pollen press. Pollen will be stored in cells for later use. Collected pollen is used as the protein to feed bees. Ask any mother and she will tell you that it takes protein to raise babies. Honeybees create an abundance of food allowing us to harvest some and leaving the rest for them. This food source is known to us as honey. Field bees leave the hive to collect nectar from blooms. They do this by extending their multipieced hollow tongue into the plants’ nectaries. Nectar may contain more than 50 percent moisture. It is stored in the honey stomach for the return flight. The honey stomach is separate from the bee’s digestive system. Field bees return to the hive where the nectar is passed off to the
house bees. House bees carry the nectar up where it is stored in the cells. During this process, several enzymes are added to the nectar. Bees will fan their wings and dry the nectar down to at least an 18½ percent moisture level at which time they will seal the cell with a wax capping. This stored honey will last indefinitely. Honey color and flavor will vary with the floral source from year to year. As an example, three years ago, light honey in the Midlands area was almost an impossible dream even though we have produced lighter honeys in previous years. The wax on this freshly capped honey is normally very white. Beekeepers will many times refer to this as seeing white wax when talking about the size of a honey crop.
Barnes to lead discussion on wildlife food plots
Judy A. Barnes, certified wildlife biologist with the Department of Natural Resources, will lead a short discussion on wildlife food plots on Oct. 27 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Wagener-Salley High cafeteria. Anyone interested in this topic is invited to attend by the Wagener-Salley Young Farmer Organization.
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Learning to take the time Beware of ‘too good to to maintain relationships be true’ energy claims
By JOHNNIE ALLEN WEST Columnist
Earlier this month Pastor Jimmy from Christ Central Ministries stopped by to share a big basket of purple-hulled peas with my husband. When Jim walked inside with that basket, my first thought was “Yummo – peas!” My second thought was “Boy, there sure is a lot of work in that basket!” Now for those of you who are at all familiar with fresh produce, you are aware that there is absolutely nothing better than fresh-cooked crowder peas, and there is also nothing that requires any more patience than getting them from the garden to the supper table. I was thrilled to receive such a tasty gift. My son declares that I am a foodie because I love fresh garden vegetables so much. I love to cook them, and I love to eat them. But how in the world was I going to get those wonderful peas out of the shell and into a pot on the stove? I already get up at 4:30 a.m. every morning in order to do my household chores, cook an evening meal and have a little time for meditation before I go to my day job at the store. I had made a mind-monster out of that basket of peas before I even made it home from work that afternoon. When we arrived home, Jim sat the basket on the kitchen floor. I couldn’t walk down the hall without passing those beautiful peas and imagining how good they were going to be if I could only get them out of the shell. I decided I would enlist Jim’s help and that we would shell a few before supper. I told him to grab two big tin pans from the cabinet, and we created a pea-shelling system – basket of peas on the kitchen table, a pan on a stool between us for the shelled peas and a pan on the table for the hulls. An hour later we had enough peas shelled to fill a big pot on the stove for supper the next night. We also discovered that we had something else. We had the pleasure of each other’s company and undivided attention for a whole hour. Now, I don’t know how things are in
your house, but in mine, finding a whole hour of quiet time to share with another family member is almost unheard of. Pastor Jimmy and that basket of peas had given us something that we really needed, over and above a lot of good meals. Those peas had forced us to settle down after a day in the fast lane, relax and actually talk to each other. The next morning at 6 a.m. I was sitting all alone at the kitchen table with my cup of coffee, shelling peas. I discovered that this, too, was pretty good therapy for the soul. As I shelled those peas, I had time to think about all kinds of things. I shelled peas for about an hour, with no background radio or television, and nobody else out of bed yet. I had time to think about all the things I am thankful for – my family, my friends, my home, my thoughtful neighbors and my job. I had time to think about all the people who could use my prayers that day, and I had the time to plan the things I needed to do throughout the day. Wow! This pea shelling was turning out to be a pretty good thing! I am happy to say that Pastor Jimmy and his basket of peas have reminded me of the importance of hopping off the daily merrygo-round, slowing down and taking the time to ensure that our relationships with our family members, as well as others, remain healthy. I am thankful that I have learned the importance of “shelling a few peas” every day. As I leave you, I ask that you remember all of the soldiers serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Times are extremely difficult for these men and women right now. Please take the time to write a letter or send a card or a care package. Anything you do will be appreciated. Remember, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, we each have something special to offer our families and other Americans. Please take the time to help others, when the opportunity presents itself. God bless America!
By MURIEL CARTER Aiken Electric Cooperative
COLUMBIA — Tough economic times and rising power bills understandably motivate consumers to explore money-saving options. It’s no wonder that unscrupulous marketers seize the moment by offering deceptive and ineffective products that claim to lower power bills up to 25 percent. Accordingly, Aiken Electric Cooperative cautions consumers to beware of energy saving products that sound too good to be true. They go by many different names but most of these “magic box” energy devices generally promise to “fix up” a consumer’s power by improving power factor. Power factor is simply a measure of efficiency with which the power is being delivered by the utility. Residential consumers are not billed
for power factor. “Because South Carolina cooperatives bill residential members for kilowatts used, and do not penalize for poor power factor, the homeowner would likely see no direct savings from these devices,” said Mike Smith of Central Electric Power Cooperative, the wholesale power provider for Aiken Electric Cooperative. “Not only would they see little savings, they could be spending up to $1,200 for these bogus products.” Saving energy is not as simple as plugging a device into an outlet or a meter. Electric co-ops invest millions of dollars every year into researching the latest energy efficient and renewable energy options on the market. “It’s so important for consumers to be skeptical,” said Smith. Aiken Electric, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, is a customer-owned, nonprofit electric utility currently serving about 44,000 member-owners in a nine county area in South Carolina.
First Business Expo to be held Oct. 3 in Wagener
First Home-Based Business Expo will be held Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Courtney Senior Citizens’ Center in Wagener. Admission is $1. Concessions are
limited to the first 100 guests. Attending will be consultants from Beauti Control, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef and more. There will be door prize drawings. Book a home show from any vendor and receive three extra tickets to be entered for door prize drawings.
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MEETING OF THE HEART
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Students with permission from parents listened during the reading renaissance extra period to President Obama’s speech to students across America. His message was to stay in school and to become responsible for personal success in education.
Several years ago Dr. Bass started a quarterly meeting with local pastors and youth directors so that the ALC faculty and staff could know more about how to work together for their students. The faculty and staff joined the meeting to kick off the year. These meetings are very informative and helps the school maintain open lines of communication on shared values. Most all churches in the school’s service area have been represented at one of these quarterly meetings. If churches want to know more about the Meeting of the Heart, contact the school at 564-1050.
Music teacher is ALC Teacher of the Year
Claire Thrower, music teacher, was selected as the Teacher of the Year at A.L. Corbett. Thower leads a strings class at the school, teaches piano, and general music. She is involved in directing the students in community events to show off their talents.
Thrower
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Cannon honored at School Board meeting
By ROB NOVIT Senior writer
Kanelia Cannon enjoyed growing up in Wagener – a small town where everybody knew her and her family. When she graduated from Wagener-Salley High School in 2001, however, she didn’t want to remain in South Carolina. Cannon chose Fort Valley State University in Georgia and soon decided to major in English and become a teacher. She still wanted to see more of the world and when she received a scholarship for graduate school, Cannon enrolled at the University of Minnesota to get a master’s in English education. She has brought those experiences back to Wagener as a teacher at A.L. Corbett Middle School. In just her third year, Cannon has been recognized nationally – just one of two teachers in the country to receive the National Council of Teachers of English Early Career Teacher of Color Award of Distinction. The Aiken County Board of Education recognized her at a meeting Tuesday. Principal Dr. Deborah Bass attended the meeting, and Bass’ husband, board member Dr. John Bass, gave Cannon a warm hug. He was her AP physics teacher at Wagener-Salley. In November, Cannon will travel to Philadelphia for a National Teachers of English conference to receive the award. “It’s very exciting,” Cannon said Wednesday. “But it makes me very aware of how much more work I have to do and what I have to keep doing to feel I’m really deserving of the award.” Cannon’s parents, Willie and Earlian Cannon, wanted all their children to do their best in all their activities, including school. In high school, she got involved in cheerleading, journalism and the Spanish Club, but mostly Cannon just liked school, especially literature and writing. By the end of her freshman year at Fort Valley State, she realized she wanted to share those things as an English teacher. The University of Minnesota had established a program to encourage minorities to attend college there. Cannon enrolled in the graduate program with a friend and had to adjust to often being the only person in her classes “who looked like me.” She found people there to be genuine and concerned about helping her reach her goals. “It was an important experience,” Cannon said. “It helped me a lot in learning to speak out and make my voice heard and become more independent.” Corbett proved to be a good place to begin
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A.L. Corbett Middle School English teacher Kanelia Cannon is congratulated by School Board member John Bass for winning a national award for her work. Bass was Cannon’s AP physics teacher at Wagener-Salley High School.
her teaching career, as some of her own teachers were still there. She teaches all the eighth-grade English classes - high schoollevel English I and transitional English for which students can receive an elective credit. A significant number of her students over the years have been below the level where they should be, and Cannon constantly seeks ways to bring them up. “I try to open them up to new ideas and share with them that there are things outside of Wagener,” she said. “We talk about why it’s important that they learn to analyze and do media study and why they need to write in standard American English.” Cannon’s students read two books in English I and the other classes last year, but both books shared themes about child abuse. She was thrilled when some students who struggled with reading or had little interest read their assigned book front to back in two days. “I just want to have that class where my students love to go,” Cannon said. “It’s not just English. I want them to enjoy learning ... and keep them going forward on a positive track.” Deborah Bass said that all of Cannon’s English I students passed the end-of-course test last spring. “She has a wonderful ability to reach the kids,” Bass said.
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A LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL KEATING
addition of a science lab to our freshman academy. This lab will add a needed portion of the academic experience to our physical science curriculum. Another change has been the painting of our annex portion of the campus. Gone are the dingy white walls and aqua trim. Our walls are bright white with our school’s color blue added for the trim. We also moved 150 lockers from our science building to the PAT annex. The annex contained KEATING no lockers before the move. These lockers will be used by our freshmen. The freshman academy is held in our annex. These lockers will be much more convenient for our students to use. This will also cut down on tardies. The most important policy change has been to the cell phone policy. The new policy states that students must never have a phone on his/her person. This includes jackets, purses and book bags. Cell phones must be kept in the student’s locker or his/her car. This new policy was designed with the safety of the district’s students in mind. “Reading Across the Curriculum” will be one of Wagener-Salley’s new initiatives this year. Every course and teacher on our campus will have assignments that will be assessed each quarter that will provide your children an opportunity to advance his/her reading comprehension and writing skills. We believe that this initiative, along with the many other programs that our school utilizes, will provide the depth and quality to our student’s educational experience that they will need for future success. Once again, W.S.H.S. will have an early release day. On the first Wednesday of each month, all students will be released from school at 1 p.m. This year, our entire district will utilize the early release day. Lunch will be provided to our students before release. School bus transportation will transport at this time. This early release will give our teachers an opportunity to work on staff development and to collaborate as a faculty. Thus, our students will benefit from the knowledge and education gained by our teachers. As principal, I can assure you that your child’s educational experience and safety is my most important responsibility. I am humbled by your trust in our school. If I can provide information or assistance with any issue or concern, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (803) 564-1100 or pkeating@aiken.k12.sc.us. Sincerely, Pat Keating Principal
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Grandparents Day at Busbee Elementary
Sunday was officially Grandparents’ Day but on Sept. 17 Busbee Elementary students honored their grandparents by inviting them to lunch. Two-hundred eight grandparents dined with their grandchildren, and love and laughter filled the cafeteria. Fried chicken, green beans, slaw, rolls and cupcakes were on the menu for these very special guests. It was wonderful to see all the smiling faces among the students as they proudly introduced their loved ones to their teachers and friends.
Dear parents: I would like to welcome the students and parents back to Wagener-Salley High School. It is an exciting time with the new school year and all of the changes that await our students and faculty. We have been working extremely hard this past summer to assure that the new school year will go smoothly. The 2009-10 school year will see more positive changes than in an average year. New academic initiatives, policies, construction, and teachers will be seen at W.S.H.S. this year. First, we have added five new educators to our staff. Kyle Blakenship, who comes from Long Island, N.Y., will be one of our special education teachers. He will also be an assistant football coach and will coach our J.V. baseball team. David Beja brings his vast experience as a science teacher to Wagener-Salley to become our chemistry and environmental science teacher. Beja will also coach our school’s first Academic Team. Derek Lynn, who hails from Ohio, will teach mathematics. Lynn will also be one of our assistant football coaches and will coach track. Rachel Polvadore, comes to Wagener-Salley to be our school’s first full-time art teacher. Sonya Yon will be our school’s credit recovery proctor. W.S.H.S. has also had many positive construction projects this past summer. Without a doubt, our biggest and most exciting change was the
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NOISES IN THE HENHOUSE
By MARY CUPSTID
WAGENER WOMEN’S WELL
The Wagener Women’s Well is now into its fifth month of operation and a lot has been happening at 117 Railroad Ave. The Board of Advisors met recently and heard about the successes, struggles and future plans of the ministry, as well as a report that many women are coming and supporting the ministry. It is absolutely heartwarming to see the women gathering each Tuesday and Wednesday, working together on projects for community service. One such project was the Aiken Charity Bazaar on Friday and Saturday (Sept. 18-19) at the Aiken Mall. Dorothy, Clara, Delores, Eartha, Patricia, Daisy, Christina, Lorene, DeeDee and students from Christ Central worked long hours preparing for this event. They sewed aprons, adult bibs, lap robes, pillows, quilts and bags for months. The students, Laura, Ashley A., Ashley W., Linda, Connie, Deborah, Michelle and Laura packed and counted the inventory. It was several generations working together accomplishing something neither could do alone. Upon arriving at the mall early Friday morning, Judy from Aiken Christ Central was there to greeted the women and ushered they to their tables, which had already been set up and decorated beautifully by her. All they had to do was unpack eight big plastic boxes of homemade items and begin selling. Many people who came by the booth commented on the quantity and quality of the women’s work. The women made many sales in those two days, which help with finances and other community projects. Most of all, they made many new friends. Next month, the ministry will start a new Bible study. The Aiken Christian Women’s Connection will be assisting. Watch for fliers and an announcement posted on the front door of the Women’s Well for times. Christina is working on a website. This website will open up new avenues for the ministry. Communication is vital whether it is word of mouth or written as brochures, fliers or a special website. The Well has been blessed with donations from Barbara Kovacs in Columbia and the Faith Mission in Wagener. Each of these supporters have their own ministries and have chosen to share their bounty. (God is so good.) If you would like to know more about the Women’s Well, come by or call Dianne at (803) 606-1780. Also, members will be glad to come speak to your group. Remember, all women are invited to come and participate. Be blessed.
We at the Henhouse recently lost a dear friend and member with the passing of Nona Faye Walker. I had the privilege of knowing her and working with her for a short period of time. She was a soft spoken, hardworking lady. Years ago she was Ms. Gussie’s right-hand person. She could make anything and make it with style! When she could no longer come to the Henhouse, she would work from home. Ms. Gussie would send homework to her and it would come back complete and beautifully done. Nona Faye was a faithful, dedicated worker for the ministry. When she could no longer sew due to health reasons, Nona passed her machine and the Henhouse serger on to me for which I am very grateful. Nona Faye was fortunate to have her family, including grandchildren living close by. She was a lady of love and everyone will miss her. National Association of Assisted Living Week began Sept. 14, and Nancy of the Morningside Assisted Living on Old Chapin Road invited the Henhouse to exhibit the almost lost art of quilting, as well as some of our other crafts. Members of the Henhouse Ministry were there to answers any questions and had some beautiful quilts to display. I find
it amazing how a quilt starts out so simple and ends up being a true piece of art. On Sept. 26, Henry Rucker held an antique tractor show on Forts Pond Road in Pelion, and he invited the Henhouse to set up a booth to sell our delicious cakes and pies and show off our old and new quilts. I was raised on a farm but did not have a tractor. The ladies, along with Henry and Steve, canned 78 quarts of okra and tomatoes and 33 quarts of tomatoes. Vegetables are on the shelf; come by and get some! We do have an urgent request for canning jars. We especially need pint jars for jelly and relish. If you have pint or quart jars you can donate, it will be greatly appreciated. Wagener United Methodist Church sent us a love offering which they collected at Vacation Bible School in memory of Ms. Gussie Johnson. Ms. Gussie was a wonderful woman who left a loving impression on everyone she touched. We really appreciate
the church’s gift and the fact that they respect Ms. Gussie and the ministry which meant so much to her. I can’t close the article without mentioning the food we hadrecently. We had so much good food it looked like a family reunion spread. Jan Kennerly showed up last, but he was able to get plenty, too. We never let the food go to waste. We had enough for everyone to take leftovers home. Drop by the Henhouse on Highway 3, just outside Swansea, any Wednesday you are in the neighborhood. We would love to have you pop in for a visit. Until next month, keep thinking the good thoughts.
The Wagener Garden Club held its first meeting for the new calendar year of 2009 through May 2010 on Sept. 8. An exciting program by Will Koester regarding his week’s experience at Camp Wildwood was the highlight and was very informative. Throughout the remainder of 2009 and 2010, the Wagener Garden Club will continue its efforts in promoting the beautification of Wagener as follows: continue plans for Phase II of Gunter Park, maintain the four “Welcome Signs,” maintain the flower beds at the Wagener Post Office, maintain the flower beds at the Nancy Bonnette Library, oversee maintenance of flower beds at Roy Warner Park, plant a tree for Arbor Day, oversee the restoration and work at the Wagener Cemetery and continue participation in the Adopt-A-Highway
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project on Highway 302. New projects and upcoming programs that the club will be undertaking include continued support for Camp Wildwood, learning how to protect our environment by “Thinking Green,” learning floral design techniques, encouraging members to apply for Backyard Habitat Certifications, learning how to attract butterflies to our home gardens, learning how to build Purple Martin houses as well as their importance in helping with pests in our yards, viewing a presentation and participating in a National Garden Week program and beautifying and
projects but also at all businesses. Susanne and Nancy have been discussing locations where the merchants would like to have a showy display of daffodils for this spring, and where containers will be placed in the renovating the Wagener Cemetery entrance. areas that can’t be planted. What has meant Members are excited about the project more to Susanne and Nancy is simply the Wagener Garden Club is pursuing meeting all of the merchants by going to along with the Garden Club of South Caro- their business locations. Several merchants lina and the National Garden Club titled also gave the women permission to leave “Golden Days Daffodils.” Susanne and collections jars where individuals visiting Nancy have been visiting businesses in their businesses can also make a difference Wagener with the details of what is planned through their contributions. As of the writfor this project. They have been welcomed ing of this article, the group has received and found much enthusiasm for the work donations from all merchants for its that the Garden Club has been doing, endeavor. Any contributions from individualong with the goal of planting daffodils als may be mailed to the Wagener Garden throughout Wagener not only in the areas Club, 3406 Camp Rawls Road, Wagener, where the Garden Club has continuing SC 29164.
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Meet my son, Paul Randolph Walker Jr. (PJ)
By BRANDY WALKER, RN PJ’s Mom
Rachel Troutman of St. Matthews loves children – especially her cousin PJ. She has been collecting drink tabs to give in his honor to support the Ronald McDonald House of Columbia. Please read the story below to find out why. Paul Randolph Walker Sr. and I, Brandy Melissa Bell, met and married at Springfield Baptist Church, Springfield. We dated for almost two years before we were married. During our dating years, we found that we had pretty much the same morals, religious beliefs and love for Jesus. We talked many times about the issue of our possible future children, even before we were married. We knew that if God ever blessed us with children, that we would be thankful to Him, no matter how He sent them to us. Paul and I were married on June 4, 1994, while I was still in nursing school at O-C Tech. I graduated with an associate degree in nursing in 1997. We had our first child, a daughter, Sharolynn Claire, on Jan. 26, 1999. When she was about 6 months old, we discovered that we were expecting our second child! I had the recommended screening blood work drawn to test for birth defects at around 18 weeks pregnant with this pregnancy as well. We did this as a screen only. As I alluded to earlier, even if we found out that our baby would be born with no arms or legs, we knew beforehand that that was the way God meant for it to be. As luck would have it, I got a call from Dr. Williamson & Gillespie’s office on a Monday that my blood work test positive for spinal-bifida. The office had already set an appointment for me to have a Level II ultrasound in Columbia that Wednesday. The “nurse” told me that after the ultrasound, they would give me my options. I told her, in no uncertain terms, “You document this however you want. ... I am a registered nurse, too, and I know my options ... and that is not an option for us!” We all can infer that she was talking about abortion! Not our baby! We went for the ultrasound in Columbia. All the findings showed that there was no evidence of spinal-bifida. Thank God! However, we were not out of the woods, yet. The doctor did see a possible cleft lip. We had ultrasounds done every so often through the course of my pregnancy – trying to see for sure if this was the case. It was during our last visit before my scheduled due date, the ultrasound technician (Janet P.) could see for sure that our boy would be born with a cleft lip. She then said she would try to see if the palate was involved – even though palate problems are not typically detected until the child is born. Janet used the ultrasound wand to look through the top of PJ’s head. She informed me that she saw his sinus cavity and then saw his tongue moving in and out of his mouth! This indicated that he had no palate (roof of his mouth) or if he did, it was not closed. She immediately got the doctor to confirm her findings and set us an appointment with the plastic surgeons’ group there at Richland Memorial. Paul and I also discussed what to name our new baby. We concluded that our first boy would take Paul’s name – becoming a junior. My concern was that this baby wouldn’t look like the other babys in the nursery, would my husband still want this one to be named after him? I bluntly asked Paul if he still wanted our son to be named junior after him. His answer to me was, “Why not?” That was all the answer I needed! “PJ” it was, then! PJ was our millennium baby. He was born May 27, 2000, at TRMC. He was delivered by Dr. David Gillespie. PJ was born with complete right-sided cleft lip and palate. The way we explain
keep him from putting his little hands in his mouth. I could only imagine how he must have felt – at that age, that’s almost all babies like to do. I know my heart was torn to pieces to see him like that. That was one of the toughest and longest nights we would ever have with PJ. We could hold him and try to reassure him, but he was not allowed to have a pacifier or a bottle until at least the next day. I requested that if he couldn’t eat or have a pacifier for comfort, they needed to keep him sedated until he could have something. That was hard as a mom, to ask that your baby be kept sedated, but I also knew that rest would be best for healing to occur. When he was allowed to have something by mouth, it was only by way of an eye-dropper and only “drops” at that. Since these three surgeries, PJ has had several sets of tubes put in his ears. These tubes were needed because with cleft palSubmitted photo ate, the muscles that open and close the ear tube properly just The Walkers – from left, Fallyn, Sharolynn and Clayton, don’t work. To date, his ear tubes have been placed by Dr. Fred Mia and PJ – hold drink tabs collected by family that will Garner in Columbia, Dr. Rocco Cossone at TRMC and Dr. Hoy at East Cooper Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. be donated in PJ’s honor. Through PJ’s special needs, we have also had the pleasure of how PJ looked is that you could literally put an adult male thumb getting to know two of Orangeburg’s most kid-friendly dentists (because men are typically bigger than women) on the right side and orthodontists – Dr. Ansari and Dr. Edward Davis. of his face from where the nose opening should be all the way to During the course of all of this with PJ, we have had three the back of his throat and in that space there was nothing. He had additions to our family. And because of PJ, we have had to all the right pieces, mind you, they just never closed. undergo Level II ultrasounds with each of these additions – Babies with clefts are sometimes said to have wide smiles, checking to see if the cleft lip and/or palate were going to show thus the name of one organization to help support these children up with them. They did not. and families like ours though their times of need. When he Sharolynn and PJ have been big helpers to welcome their would smile, PJ truly had a grin from ear to ear. three siblings into our home. Mia Jasmine was born Oct. 10, I could see the relief in Dr. Gillespie’s eyes during PJ’s birth 2002. Fallyn Alexis was born Oct. 28, 2005. And last, but surely (all I could “see” of his face was his eyes – having a full beard not least, Clayton Zachary joined our family on Aug. 28, 2007. and thus having to wear a mask for delivery) when PJ’s dad We call him our fifth and fina”. and I asked if he did have that birth defect. Dr. G. knew that we We have coined a phrase to help folks remember all our kids’ knew so he wouldn’t have to explain what was “not normal” names – “PMS Continues Forever.” As you can see, this stands with our new baby boy! for PJ, Mia, Sharolynn, Clayton and Fallyn! Patty and the staff TRMC’s nursery was, without a doubt, not prepared for PJ at Dr. Williamson and Gillespie’s office always get a kick out of and thus did not have the much-needed special cleft lip and pal- our family joke. They have delivered all five of our kids for us, ate nursers to feed him more easily. We had to make do with so I guess you could say they know us on a first-name basis. regular bottles and nipples. PJ knew how to suck but had no PJ’s most recent surgery was on Sept. 26, 2008. This was suction to drink from a bottle. When we brought him home, done at East Cooper Medical Center by Dr. Richard Kline. This there was a case of special cleft lip and palate squeezy bottles surgery was to completely close the hole that was intentional on our front porch. To this day, we do not know who ordered left from the original palate surgery. Surgery took a little longer them for us. than three hours. PJ had Dr. Hoy to remove his old set of tubes PJ was about 2 months old at the time of his first surgery for that were now just sitting in the ear canal and replace them repair of his lip. This was performed by Dr. Richard Wasserwith a new set to prevent further negative pressure in the ear man at Richland Memorial in Columbia. This surgery gave us a that could cause hearing loss if not treated/corrected. Then Dr. “new” baby, when we had only begun to get used to PJ the way Kline had to remove two teeth that had grown into the hole that he was. needed to be filled. Bone was then harvested from PJ’s right hip PJ’s second lip surgery was at the age of about 4 months. to provide the substance to fill in the hole. The hip procedure This was again done by Dr. Wasserman to remove some of the has been more painful for PJ during this recovery time than the scar tissue left from the first surgery; again giving us a “new” mouth surgery. baby. PJ has many surgeries and procedures to come. He now has a PJ’s third surgery (his first major one) was performed by Dr. mouth piece to maintain the expansion from the latest bone graft and sports off his braces every chance he gets. The reconstrucWasserman at Richland. This surgery was to initially close his palate. PJ was a mere 8 months old at this time. Paul and I took tion work will not be completed until he stops growing. PJ knows Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior and that turns spending the night at the Ronald McDonald House near without Him, our family would not have been able to face and the hospital, since no one is allowed to “sleep” in the neonatal ICU. (We continue to collect can tabs for the Ronald McDonald overcome all of this. Our family is a member of Wagener First Baptist Church in Wagener. House in Columbia. We want them to be donated “In honor of We want to say a special thank you to all the churches that PJ” and to help as many other kids as possible.) God has allowed to help us in various ways along our journey Before we were allowed to see PJ for the first time after surof life – especially your prayers. gery, Dr. Wasserman informed us that PJ’s tongue had a string I know there are probably folks that I failed to mention by stitched through it and the string was taped to his cheek. This name, but God knows who you are, and He will bless you in a was to keep PJ from putting any pressure on the roof of his special and mighty way that only He can! mouth. We were also told that PJ had his arms in restraints to
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TRIP TO EUROPE
MEETING THE TRUMPS
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Above: From left, Daisy Young, granddaughter Monica Franklin, daughter Janice Etheridge and granddaughter Heather McBride are pictured at the front gate of Kensington Palace in London. Kensington Palace was the residence of Princess Diana before her death. They also toured England, Scotland and Wales. At left: Daisy Young at Bath Abbey.
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Joanna L. Griswold is the younger daughter of Jerry and Patti Griswold of Salley. Joanna, a graduate of the University of Texas Business School of Finance, was recently hired by CSG Investments, a financial analyst firm that is part of Beal Bank in Dallas, Texas. Beal Bank was visited by Donald Trump and his daughter, Ivanka, in early September 2009. The CEO of Beal Bank and Trump are good friends. This was a rare photo opportunity that was captured. Jenny Griswold Johnson, the older daughter, was recently promoted to a project manager at McCarthy, a nationwide construction company with offices in Dallas, Texas.
Municipal Association chief visits Wagener to present award
By CHERYL DESROSIERS Contributor
Bill Huggins, field services manager of the Municipal Association of South Carolina attended the Wagener Town Meeting on Sept. 1 to officially present the Municipal Achievement Award to the Town of Wagener. Although this award was presented to Mayor Steve Carver and some of Council members on Aug. 8 at the Municipal Association’s annual meeting, the Municipal Association wanted to share the accomplishment with the entire town council and residents. Honoring the town’s accomplishments, Huggins said, “The more than 150 trees planted is testament to your dedication to the environment and downtown revitalization. With new streetlights, picnic tables, pavilion and a veteran’s memorial honoring the branches of the armed services, it is easy to see the park is a point of pride for this community.”
The Town of Wagener won the award in the 1- to 1,000-population category for the development of an attractive and inviting downtown park. From the planning stages to implementation, the level of community involvement was particularly impressive. “The award is a great example of innovation and creativity on the part of the leadership of the Town of Wagener,” Huggins said. “One purpose of this award’s program is to share great ideas like this with other cities and towns around the state and that’s just what happened when more than 300 officials saw the video presentation about this program at the Municipal Association Annual meeting last month. I know that Mayor Carver was proud to accept on behalf of the Town of Wagener, and I am pleased to be able to share it with you again today. On behalf of the Municipal Association, congratulations again for winning a 2009 Municipal Achievement Bill Huggins presents the award to Mayor Steve Carver and Sam Smith. Award.”
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Artist of month for October is Zaria Daniels
person who touched the plug actually looked like they touched the plug!” When asked what she liked about school, Zaria said, “I like it when we sing exercise songs and number songs such as count by two. I like homework, too!” Zaria is in the Honor’s PE Class and in the Honors Art Class. She said she also likes to read books. When asked if that was why she drew the Nancy Bonnett Library for the Home Town Celebrations Calendar Contest, she said, “Yes! My favorite book is “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” After school, Zaria likes to go to her grandmother’s house. She said that she has fun playing with her brother. “We play Simon Says,” she said.
The artist of the month for October is Zaria Daniels. She is the daughter of Andrae and Erria Daniels. Zaria lives in Aiken with her parents, her sister Samya and her brother Dalvin. She is 6 years old and is in Ms. Lummen’s first grade class at Busbee Elementary. Zaria said that her favorite class is art. “I enjoy drawing and painting. I really like to draw butterflies,” she said. “Zaria is excellent at drawing people,” Ms. Blizzard shared. “Zaria was in kindergarten last year. The first day she came to art, I had the students draw a picture of their choice so that I could see how well they could draw. While walking around the room, I notice that Zaria had talent! I sat at her table and watched as she drew people. I was
Zaria Daniels
amazed! No stick figures, the detail ... there was evidence of motion, and she had expressions on faces.” Zaria was one of the winners in the Savannah River Site Safety Art Contest. “Her contest sketch had life,” Ms. Blizzard added. “Zaria’s title was ‘Block the Shock – Don’t Touch the Plug! The hair on the
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Teachers are unsung heroes
CHERYL POOLE
From denial to awareness
Teachers are unsung heroes of today’s society. Parents, take time to thank your child’s teacher for all they do. Many hours are put in before and after the bell rings, hours that aren’t seen by most. Dedication and love is what teachers give their students. Teachers need the support of their students and parents in order to make a difference in this changing world. Change the world for the better and support your teachers.
When the 7:30 bell rang, I braced myself With a positive attitude Maybe today will be different Maybe today things will start anew. I greeted each with a smile, as they trudged through the door I saw it coming but unfaltering I would not be Bookbags in hand and attitudes galore Today would be different, they would see. But it wasn’t, no matter how hard I tried All the attention I gave was thrown to the side No desire from the lost ones, the gifted feeling ignored Again defeated, I headed for the door. 6 o’clock once again and I am finally home Disgruntled and exhausted nothing left to give I try to muster something for my loved ones Who don’t understand the other life that I live. In a few short hours I will be back in the grind Trying again time after time With limited support and supplies I give my all to those 20 sets of eyes. It doesn’t matter how it happened I was idealistic and young This is the decision I chose Trying to save the world one by one.
“Saving the World One by One” By Cheryl Poole Today at work was an ordinary school day How I wish sometimes I had chosen an easier career But I was dedicated to changing the world So I found myself here. I remember how I reminded my mirror image What I was getting up for Those children, the lost ones, the loved ones, The ones just pushed out the door. I wheeled my car into my spot Ready for another day Ready for the “No,” “I can’t,” “I won’t” And “It has to be my way.”
Alcoholism is often referred to as a disease of denial. We may think this applies only to the alcoholic’s refusal to admit there is a problem. Often, however, the family and friends of the alcoholic also go to extreme lengths to deny either the problem drinking or their own role in enabling the alcoholic. Below is a story of how one who was affected by the disease of alcoholism went from denial to awareness of hope: I went to counselors for a number of years. Some seemed to help more than others. One day I happened to mention that my dad had been a drunk, and the counselor began writing on her pad. At the end of my session, she recommended I attend an Al-Anon meeting. I knew my life was miserable but never would have guessed it had anything to do with my father’s alcoholism. Growing up in an alcoholic home was like surviving in a war zone. I experienced constant anxiety and fear. I had never heard of Al-Anon and didn’t have a clue what a lifechanging program awaited me. The cycle of alcoholism began to break the day the counselor said, “I recommend you go to an AlAnon meeting.” I’ve discovered that when one family member gets help, everyone in the family benefits. I have often thought about going back to the counselor and hugging her neck for saving my life. Today life is good. I still have bad days, but I am having a wonderful life. Thank God someone made that counselor aware of Al-Anon because I don’t know that I would have ever gotten here otherwise. I believe cooperating with the professional community is one of the most important service opportunities Al-Anon has. Local Al-Anon meetings in Wagener are as follows: • Monday nights at 7 p.m., Wagener United Methodist Church, 153 Columbia Highway, Wagener • Saturday nights at 8 p.m. Saron Baptist Church, 352 Railroad Ave. W., Wagener For information about Al-Anon Family Groups, call Nancy B. at (803) 564-6487.
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Seniors gather to remember Dr. Troy Tyson
By BARBARA POOLE Senior Ministry Director
On Sept. 19, the seniors of Berlin Baptist Church gathered to celebrate the life of Dr. Troy Tyson. The meal for the event was appropriately titled, “A Preacher’s Supper.” More than 100 people attended. Dr. Tyson touched the lives of so many people by his godly lifestyle, and he wanted everyone to know they were special in God’s eyes. As God’s children, we can be certain that He loves us and cares about the details of our lives. Guests for this special occasion were Rev. Johnny Mueller, director of missions, Tyson and Dr. Gantt from Springfield First Baptist Church. They shared with us the example of what a true servant of God should be. The Preacher’s Supper consisted of fried chicken, barbecue and all the trimmings. Music was provided by Britta Carver and her praise band from First Baptist Church Wagener. Our hearts were truly blessed by the sweet spirit at the gathering. God has blessed and continues to bless the Seniors at Berlin Baptist Church, the ministry keeps growing – to God be the glory!
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From left, Barbara Poole, Christy Tyson, Rev. Johnny Mueller, Dr. Stephen Gantt of Springfield Baptist Church and Martha Gantt
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Scott – Gleaton
CCI’s fall enrollment sets new institutional record
As has been the story for the entire history of Christ Central Institute, the commencement of a new semester brings yet another significant increase in enrollment. The student body has doubled since the spring 2009 semester. The teaching faculty has also increased to 10 different instructors, teaching 12 different courses with an average of 18 students per course. If anyone would like information about the classes offered at Christ Central Institute, e-mail us at info@ccins.org.
Fall story times continue at the Wagener Library
Join us for good books and a craft activity every first and third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Nancy Bonnette Library in Wagener. Children of all ages are welcome. The theme on Oct. 7 will be bed-
time and on Oct. 21 will be owls. The library is located at 204 Park St, N.E. in Wagener. Our extended library hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For questions about children’s events or regular library services, call branch manager LeWanda Fulmer at (803) 564-5396.
Mrs. Ryan Scott (Meghan Joy Gleaton)
Daniel Wilson of Columbia was the best man. Groomsmen were Ben Benton of Windsor, friend of the groom; Troy Gunter of Aiken, friend of the groom; Joel Holland of Aiken, friend of the groom; and Jeremy Gleaton of Salley, brother of the groom. Christopher Wilson of Warrenville was the ring bearer. Ashlyn Fox of Aiken was the flower girl. Following a reception in the South Aiken Church of God, the couple left for a wedding trip to Hilton Head. They will reside in Aiken. The bride is a graduate of Wagener-Salley High School. She is a graduate of Aiken Tech with a certificate in dental assisting. She is employed by J. Michael Havird, D.M.D., PC. The bridegroom is a graduate of South Aiken High School. He is employed by Bridgestone-Firestone South Carolina.
Meghan Joy Gleaton of Salley and Ryan Scott of Aiken were married May 23, 2009, in the South Aiken Church of God. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The Revs. Bruce C. Fox and Tony Rhodes officiated. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Gleaton of Salley. She is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Fulmer and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gleaton. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Scott of Windsor. He is a grandson of Ms. Sondra Clark and the late Mr. Tommy G. Scott. Ashley Ridgeway of Aiken was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jessica Ridgeway of Aiken, friend of the bride; Allison Burbury of Aiken, friend of the bride; Whitney Jenkins of Aiken, friend of the bride; and Ashley Wilson of Columbia, sister-in-law of the bride.
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MY COUNSELOR
By BRIAN WATTS
My life of paranoia caused by drugs is starting to fade away The good Lord is getting rid of more of it each and every day As my brain starts to function properly, I feel like I’m coming out of a shell Kind of like a prisoner being released after twenty years in a cell My mind is starting to feel better as God releases memories of pain It’s refreshing, like looking up on a hot day and getting hit in the face with cold rain I still struggle every day with my lifetime addiction of drinking But with the help of prayers and God, It has changed my way of thinking There are also struggles with my past and a life with all those drugs But now I think about today and try to give more hugs I thank God every day for the change and that he has allowed me to live I’m replacing all the sadness I’ve given to my parents, Happiness to them I now give I hope these words will help someone, God will be your crutch If you pray to him, ask for His help, He’ll change your life so much I write these words to show other addicts that God is the way So if you want to quit your addictions, Pray to him today My sobriety would never last without God’s help, That’s for sure Prayers from friends and God Himself, He’s my Counselor and my cure!
Watts continues to recover from abuse of drugs, alcohol
By CINDY F. JOHNSON Contributor
I submitted an article for the June 25, 2008, issue of the Wagener Monthly about Brian M. Watts, and his miraculous recovery from his abuse of drugs and alcohol. Now, I would like to bring everyone upto-date about Brian’s continued miraculous recovery. As of this writing, Brian has been totally and completely sober and drug free for 94 weeks. Praise God! As I stated in my earlier article, Brian has made this miraculous recovery/journey solely with the help of God, family and friends. In July 2008, Brian began working with his best friend building screen rooms. He has become partners with his best friend, and their company, Burkett Screens, is
thriving. Their company constructs screen rooms and pool enclosures. They also have a website on the Internet. Since returning to work, Brian has not had much time to devote to crafts and birdhouses. However, God has continued to inspire him to write poems, many of which have been included in the Wagener Monthly and have appeared on the Wagener website. As of now, Brian has written 89 poems, and we are going to attempt to have them published. We are trying to send copies to Alcoholics Anonymous and possibly to the Prison Ministries, because I know they would be of great benefit to anyone who reads them and a definite blessing. Thanks to all for your prayers and support. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
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What you need to know before hiring caregiver for parents, loved ones
By KATHY CRIST Owner of Right at Home of the CSRA
Recent studies estimate that 24 million caregivers, or about 16 percent of the population, provide care to adults ages 50 years or older in the United States. These people feel unprecedented pressure to find immediate assistance as they try to balance their own career and family with the care needs of their loved one. In the process, many KATHY unknowingly create a CRIST risky situation for everyone involved. More and more families, in an attempt to save time and money, are hiring “underground” caregivers – those caregivers who are not affiliated with a specific company or organization that would provide proper caregiver management and training. In fact, most underground caregivers are hired by families without a background check and thorough pre-screening process. Moreover, most families are unaware of their responsibilities regarding employer taxes, insurance needs and provisions of workers’ compensation. Right at Home encourages families to ask the caregiver agency or the independent caregiver the following questions at the start of the hiring process: Seven critical questions to ask before hiring in-home caregivers: 1. What happens if the caregiver becomes ill or isn’t available? In other words, can the agency or the independent caregiver make immediate arrangements to provide continuous service to the person in need? 2. Who has legal responsibilities for social security and federal and state taxes, as well as unemployment insurance? 3. Is the caregiver legal to work in the United States and can the agency or the caregiver provide legal documentation of the
caregiver’s status? 4. If the caregiver is injured, who is responsible for medical and other costs, such as workers’ compensation insurance? Remember, many homeowner insurance policies specifically exclude such injuries via clauses called domestic employee exclusions. This means the homeowner can be held responsible for the medical costs of an injured independent caregiver. 5. Have all proper checks been completed including a criminal history background check, a state abuse registry check and have prior work references been contacted? A reliable agency will have completed these before hiring the caregiver. Families who hire caregivers not associated with an agency should conduct these procedures at their own expense. 6. Is the caregiver bonded and insured to cover any injury to the client, damage or theft? In addition, when an agency says it is “bonded,” family members should be sure to ask if their bond covers both injury and damages related to the caregiver working in the home. 7. Assuming a family member is not available to supervise paid caregivers at all times, what kind of documentation will be provided to substantiate the completion of services? In other words, what kind of proof will the family have that their loved one is actually receiving the much needed care for which the family is paying? If a potential caregiver doesn’t have the time or resources to answer these important questions, it’s probably best to seek out a professional home care agency that takes responsibility for background checks, taxes and insurance liabilities. Being a part of the national Right at Home franchise allows us the resources to take precautions that provide peace of mind to those we serve. An important part of providing highly personalized and flexible care is making sure the family is protected, too.” For a free in-home assessment or more information, contact Kathy Crist at (803) 278-0250 or visit www.rightathome.net/csra. Methodist Church that concentrates on everything for mothers-to-be and kids from infants to teens, including strollers, highchairs, furniture, toys, clothing and more, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 a.m.
The ADA recommends the following for good oral hygiene: Brush your teeth twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won’t do a good job of cleaning your teeth. Clean between teeth daily with floss or an interdental cleaner. Decay–causing bacteria still linger between teeth where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. This helps remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gum line. Eat a balanced diet and limit between-meal snacks. Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral exams. Antimicrobial mouth rinses and toothpastes reduce the bacterial count and inhibit bacterial activity in dental plaque, which can cause gingivitis, an early, reversible form of periodontal (gum) disease. ADA-Accepted antimicrobial mouth rinses and toothpastes have substantiated these claims by demonstrating significant reductions in plaque and gingivitis. Fluoride mouth rinses help reduce and prevent tooth decay. Clinical studies have demonstrated that use of a fluoride mouth rinse and fluoride toothpaste can provide extra protection against tooth decay over that provided by fluoride toothpaste alone. Fluoride mouth rinse is not recommended for children age six or younger because they may swallow the rinse. Consumers should always check the manufacturer’s label for precautions and age recommendations and talk with their dentist about the use of fluoride mouth rinse. Talk to your dentist about what types of oral care products will be most effective for you. The ADA Seal on a product is your assurance that it has met ADA criteria for safety and effectiveness. Look for the ADA Seal on fluoride toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, interdental cleaners, oral irrigators, mouth rinses and other oral hygiene products.
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WYMAN KING ACADEMY NEWS
By KAITLIN GIBSON and RACHEL PERRY
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13
This week at King Academy has been filled with joy and the upcoming excitement of homecoming. We were blessed to have Laramie and Amy Brown and their children (known as the Forgiven Six) come and share gospel music with the entire school. Not only did they play contemporary Christian music and classical hymns, but they also shared a message of the importance of God in our everyday lives. This past week at PDF (Public Display of Faith) we were honored to receive the personal testimony of Lindsay Fulmer, a student at Wagener-Salley High School. She spoke on her struggle with selfacceptance and learning to know that she is loved by God and that she is one of a kind. At King Academy, we are blessed have fellow Christians come in and share their personal stories and messages of faith. This week ends with the anticipation of Spirit Week and Homecoming. This year the spirit days are Monday – Pajama Day, Tuesday – Hick Day, Wednesday – Decade Day, Thursday – Rock and Roll/ Celebrity Day, and Friday – Spirit Day. We invite everyone to come support our football team Friday night as they play Richard Winn and to join in on our homecoming game. We are thankful for another safe week and pray for safety and good sportsmanship for our teams on and off the field. For more information about our school or the events taking place, visit www.kingacademy.org.
Knights win 1st region contest
Wyman King traveled to Kingstree to battle the Stallions from Williamsburg. The Knights dominated the line of scrim-
mage on both sides of the ball and rolled to a 28-6 region victory. The scoring began in the first quarter with a Blake Hartley 26-yard run. Justin Long converted the PAT (point after touchdown) to make the score 7-0 in favor of the Knights. King placed seven more points on the board in the second quarter after holding the Stallions again with a Devin Bedenbaugh 1-yard run and another Justin Long PAT. That score would hold as the Knights went into halftime with a 14-0 lead. In the second half, Bedenbaugh used some outstanding blocking to score on two more runs of 16 and 57 yards, and Justin Long converted both PATs to make the score 28-0. The Stallions entered the scoring equation late in the fourth quarter with a 28-yard pass play. Their PAT attempt was intercepted by Steven Sullivan making the final 28-6. The offense was directed by quarterback Daniel Dorn and led by the blocking personnel of Nick Long, Copeland Haynes, John Eric Haynes, Ben Locklier, Brian Kneece, Kenny Shelton, Wes Mills and Josh Bryan. That unit allowed the Knights to rush for 426 yards on 42 carries. Bedenbaugh led the ground assault with 244 yards on 12 carries while Ben Floyd and Blake Hartley combined for 130 yards on 21 carries. Touchdowns were scored by Bedenbaugh (3) and Hartley, and long scoring runs by Bedenbaugh and Steven Sullivan were called back for infractions. The defense was able to make Williamsburg one dimensional and to pin their ears back on the Williamsburg passing game. The Knights only allowed 53 yards rushing, and 36 of those were on a fake punt late in the third quarter. The Stallions were able to throw the ball for 178 yards, but the quarterback was sacked eight times, threw three interceptions and fumbled once. Collecting interceptions were Wes Mills, Steven
Sullivan, and Devin Bedenbaugh. Nick Long, John Eric Haynes, Rich Mizzel, Ben Locklier, Kenny Shelton, Josh Bryan and Wes Mills recorded sacks. Leading the unit in tackles were Josh Bryan with 13 hits, Kenny Shelton with 11 tackles and Ben Locklier with 10 stops. The special teams were led by kicker Justin Long who was a perfect 4-for-4 on PAT and had kickoffs that were deep and covered well all night. Making some key special team tackles were Garrett Crede, Blake Hartley, Copeland Haynes, Ben Floyd and Copeland Haynes. With the victory, the Knights record improved to 3-2 on the season and 1-0 in the region.
Lady Knights volleyball stands at 6-4
The Lady Knights suffered a region loss against Richard Winn and gained a solid region win against Greenwood Christian last week. Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, Melinda Amick said that Richard Winn varsity volleyball is a team that is fundamentally matched with WKA Varsity Volleyball. Although the Lady Knights were not able to gain control of the matches, each match was extremely close. WKA varsity volleyball was in complete control against Greenwood Christian Varsity Volleyball. This game was one of the most fun games to watch and coach. Anytime the athletes are laughing and enjoying the sport, it gives me great pleasure. WKA Lady Knights are a delightful team to coach. It is an honor to be able to coach a team that is willing to learn and improve. Our overall standing is 6-4. Region standing is 2-1.
Knights lose to Thomas Sumter
On Friday, King Academy traveled
to Dalzell to play the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals. Thomas Sumter was ranked as the No. 2 team in SCISA 2A before entering the contest. The Knights fought hard and had some tough breaks before falling 23-19. King started off the game in great fashion by forcing a turnover. On the first offensive play for the Knights, William Mappus executed the option beautifully and pitched to Devin Bedenbaugh, who raced 61 yards for the touchdown. Unfortunately, the PAT was no good, but the Knights were ahead 6-0. Thomas Sumter got on the board in the first quarter when an errant snap from the center on a punt went out of the back of the end zone making the score 6-2. The Generals dominated much of the second quarter scoring twice before a Daniel Dorn interception led to an 8-yard William Mappus touchdown run. Justin Long connected on the point after and King trailed 13-16 heading into halftime. In the third quarter the Knights chewed up a lot of yardage on the ground but were unable to cross the goal line, while Thomas Sumter used an aerial assault to score once and stretch the lead to 23-13. The fourth quarter was filled with excitement as the Knights tried to rally for the win. King started the fourth with a good drive that was capped off by a 10-yard touchdown pass from William Mappus to John Eric Haynes. After a failed attempt on the PAT, the score stood at 19-23. On the ensuing drive, a big hit by Josh Bryan on third down forced a General punt that was returned by Steven Sullivan to the General 35-yard line. Again the Knights ground game marched them into scoring position that would have set up the go-ahead touchdown with under five minutes to play. From the six on a fourth-and-one play, Steven Sullivan caught a quick pitch and raced into the
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end zone, but the celebration was short lived as a holding penalty negated the touchdown and moved the ball back to the 16-yard line. On the very next play, William Mappus rolled right and found Steven Sullivan in the corner of the end zone for the score, but once again an infraction had occurred and the play was called back. Again the defense forced a turnover, but the Knights could not mount a scoring drive and the game ended with a 19-23 score. Leading the way offensively were Devin Bedenbaugh and William Mappus. Bedenbaugh had 101 yards on 13 carries and a score and Mappus had 100 yards on 9 carries, a touchdown, and also a 10 yard touchdown pass to John Eric Haynes. Defensively, the Knights were led by Josh Bryan and Daniel Dorn. Bryan totaled 12 tackles and forced 3 fumbles while Dorn had 7 tackles and intercepted a ball in which he returned 25 yards to set up the Knights second score.
Lady Knights volleyball off to a good start
The 2009 WKA Varsity Volleyball
Team is coached by Melinda Amick. Amick is a 2001 graduate of Newberry College with a major in Spanish; she also played volleyball as a defensive specialist (what is known as a libero). The Lady Knights played their first game against Long Cane. Although a slow tempo game, the WKA Lady Knights proved to be strong enough to come out with a solid 3-0 win. Wardlaw Academy came in stronger against the WKA Lady Knights. The Knights made (many) very close attempts to pull a win. Although unsuccessful with a 0-3 loss, the Lady Knights are working hard and preparing themselves to play Wardlaw again in three weeks. Laurens Academy proved to be a strong serving team. The Lady Knights weren’t able to pull a win on the first match. The Lady Knights came back to win the game with three winning matches. Kaitlin Gibson (pictured) led the team in serving aces. The Lady Knights won this game 3-1. This is Kaitlin Gibson’s first year as the setter, after being the Libero for the WKA ladies volleyball team. Junior, Kaitlin Gibson, has proved to be the best athlete for this position. Her determination and hard work has been an asset to the WKA Varsity Volleyball Team. The Lady Knights played Newberry Academy at home and won three out of
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The Wyman King Academy Knights (in white) dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and rolled to a 28-6 region victory over the Williamsburg Stallions.
four matches. Katie Cumbee, senior and outside hitter, led the team with 8 serving Aces. Her strong aggressive serves helped WKA Knights win against Newberry Academy. Calhoun came out strong, winning the first match against the Lady Knights. Great job to Nicole Brown (senior) and Haley Rodgers (sophomore) for their hustle and focus. The Lady Knights worked together to win the next three matches.
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see firsthand. The transition has created a brighter atmosphere in contrast to the older 1960’s style of construction. Terri first opened her business in August 2001 after working with the previous owner, Ernest Shuler, since 1996. Their friendly
staff consists of a pharmacist, three statecertified pharmacy technicians, a few high school employees and two relief pharmacists. The store’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Wagener Drug is located at the corner of 129 North Main St. and Pickens Street. Let’s support our town’s small businesses.
From top to bottom are Brian Kneece, William Mappus, Steven Sullivan, Ben Locklier, John Eric Haynes, Nick Long, Wes Mills, Blake Hartley, Josh Bryan, Lee Shorter, Kaitlin Gibson, Kayla Abney, Katie Cumbee, Nicole Brown, Ariel Flurett, Alex Blease, Shelby Sample, Lindsey Jackson, mascots Madeline Holsenback and Tucker Amick, Mae-Ann Webb, Marinelle Riley and Erika Griffith.
WKA Homecoming
Homecoming Week at King Academy is always a busy week filled with excitement. This year is no exception. To get everyone in the fun-filled spirit, the cheerleaders have designated days for us to dress in fashionable ways. On Monday, we celebrated Pajama Day, Tuesday was
Hick Day, Wednesday was Decade Day, Thursday was Rock Star/ Celebrity Day and Friday was SPIRIT Day. This year 11 young ladies vied for the title of WKA homecoming queen, pictured are the 10 senior football players. Assisting with the crowning of homecoming queen were our two mascots from the K-5 class, Madeline Crouch and Tucker Amick.
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Please come out and donate blood on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the park from 9 a.m. until noon. The last night of soccer will be Thursday, Oct. 29. It has been a fun season with a great group of kids, and we thank our sponsors, Tyler Brothers and Hermanos Upholstery, both of Wagener. A huge thanks to Coach Ron for coachHunter education The South Carolina DNR Hunter Education ing again this year; this makes his seventh year. course will be held at the Courtney Center Come out and watch us play each Tueson Nov. 4-5 from 5 to 9 p.m. This is the class you must take to obtain a hunting license if day and Thursday. An end-of-the-season born after June 30, 1979. You must pre-regparty will be held on the last night of socister at www.dnr.sc.gov/education/hunted or cer. call 1-800-277-4301. This is a free course.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Rev. Dr. Troy L. Tyson
Springfield; sisters, Terry Tyson of Augusta and Sherry Tyson of Sacramento, Calif.; brother-in-law, Steven Glover (Debra) of Augusta; 14 grandchildren and numerous other extended family members. A Celebration of Life Service was held Thursday, Sept. 10 at Warren Baptist Church, Martinez, Ga., with Rev. Johnny Muller Sr. officiating. Interment followed in Pineview Memorial Gardens, North Augusta. The family has asked that memorials be made to Heritage Bible College, 2228 Airport Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29170 or Gideons (www. gideons.org). Dr. Tyson’s motto was “To live is Christ; to die is gain” (Phillippians 1:21). He loved to share the miracle of Jesus and shared true agape love with all. Belanger of Pittsfield, Mass.; her greatgrandmother, Eunice Scalf; her aunt, Leslie Martin; her cousin, Addison Compton, all of Wagener; and her aunt and uncle, Aaron and Jennifer Belanger of Lowell, Mass. A service was held on Sept. 26, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Ryder Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St., South Hsadley, MA, (413) 533-1735. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation, 7201 S. Broadway, Suite 150, Littleton, CO 80122. An online register is also available at www.blizzardfuneralhome.com.
BELVEDERE — Rev. Dr. Troy L. Tyson, 58, of Belvedere, beloved husband of 34 years to Christy Glover and son of Lt. Col. Earle E. and Margaret “Mickey” Devers Tyson, Augusta, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. He served in Christian ministry for more than 40 years in Florida, Georgia, Texas Tyson and South Carolina. Rev. Tyson was born in Enid, Okla. He graduated from Furman University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Erskine Seminary. He was presently serving as transition pastor at Berlin Baptist Church and had also recently served at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. His presence made a huge impact on both churches. In addition to his wife and parents, family members include children, Troy D. Tyson II (Shellie Pelkey) of Easley, Eddie Tyson (Jennifer Llaneras) of Goose Creek, Joyous Day Davis (Joseph) of Columbia, Catherine Wright (Randy) of Lawton, Okla., Elizabeth Brady (John) of Charleston and Ruth Yorio (John) of
Larkie Anna Anderson Jeffcoat
WAGENER — Mrs. Larkie Anna Anderson Jeffcoat, 69, entered into rest Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. Mrs. Jeffcoat was the widow of Nathan B. Jeffcoat. She is survived by sons, Mark Elliott and Ricky Allen Jeffcoat of Wagener and David Owens Jeffcoat of West Columbia; grandchildren, Chasity Boleman, Shanna Key and Joshua Jeffcoat; great-grandchildren, Suvannah Boleman, Trey Boleman and Carter Allen Jeffcoat; brothers, Matthew (Willa Mae)
Violet October Martin Belanger
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. — Violet October Martin Belanger entered into rest Sept. 16, 2009, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass. Violet was born on Sept. 13, 2009, to Caroline Martin and Kyle Belanger. In addition to her parents, Violet leaves her grandparents, Ted and Helen Martin of Wagener and Larry and Donna
Anderson Jr. of Wagener and Michael (Faye) Anderson of Aiken; and a sister, Casina (Brunson) Cromer of Aiken. She was born in Aiken County and was the daughter of the late Matthew and Ollie Widener Anderson Sr. Mrs. Jeffcoat was a member of Wagener United Methodist Church where she served as the church secretary for many years. She was also a teacher’s aide at Busbee Elementary for 27 years, worked at Tyler Brothers in the women’s clothing department, was a past Worthy Matron of the Wagener Chapter 38 of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the Wagener Garden Club. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blizzard Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Wagener United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hope Avins officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Anderson, Clint Anderson, John Anderson, Al Jeffcoat, Dennis Jeffcoat, Marty Jeffcoat, Sammy Smith and Walter Young. The family asks that memorials be made to Wagener UMC, P.O. Box 265, Wagener, SC 29164. An online register is available at www.blizzardfuneralhome.com.
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Gertrude Hersey-Singleton Johnson
Town of Wagener. He was a reserve deputy for Aiken County. He owned and operated Widener’s Automotive Repair for 40 years. He loved his family and working on the farm. Mr. Charlie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wagener and a member of Cedar Lodge No. 184, Wagener Masonic Chapter. The funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Wagener. Pallbearers were Doug Busbee, Mark Grandy, Michael Grandy, Johnny Ray Starnes, Ronnie Toole, Clyde Widener, Jackie Widener and Mitchell Widener; honorary pallbearers were members of the senior adult Sunday school class and the Masonic Lodge. Burial was in the Wagener Cemetery with Masonic rites and military honors. Slice officiating. Pallbearers were members of V.F.W. Post 6304. Burial followed at Wagener Cemetery with military honors. The family extends sincere gratitude to the professionals who cared for him during his lengthy battle with cancer: The S.C. Oncology Associates, Palmetto Health Hospice, and Dr. William Clarke and his staff at the Wagener Medical Center.
SALLEY — Mrs. Gertrude Hersey-Singleton Johnson, 83, entered into rest Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. at the Berlin Baptist Church, Salley, with the Rev. Jerry Ellison officiating. Burial was in the Perry Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Berlin Baptist Church, P.O. Box 190, Wagener, SC 29164 or Good News Holiness Church, 121 Frank St. Lexington, SC 29073. Born in Appling County, Georgia on Feb. 15, 1926, Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Desso Hersey and Pearl Dukes Hersey Heckel. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Willie L. Heckel, and six brothers. She was the widow of Richard Johnson and first husband Jasper Singleton. She was a certified welder in the Savannah, Ga., Ship Yards during World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Pat (Billy) Johnson; sons, Benny (Vickie) Singleton, Wayne (Jane) Singleton and Terry (Sue) Singleton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce (Harold) Gray, and Betty McGahee, sister-in-law, Connie Heckel, and several nieces and nephews.
WAGENER — Mr. Charlie Widener Jr., 79, entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 12. Mr. Charlie was married to Edith Teal Widener for 60 years. Their children are Betty McRae of Pensacola, Fla., the late Allen Widener, Kenny (Joann) Widener of Charleston, Peggy Gantt, Phillip (Ann) Widener and David (Tina) Widener, all of Wagener; their great-grandson, Joey Williams, whom they have raised; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth (Ashley) Grandy of West Columbia and the late Pearl Craig; and brothers, Marvin (Kitty) Widener of Elloree and the late Artis Widener. Mr. Charlie was born in Aiken County, the son of the late Charlie Henry and Nellie Gregory Widener. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War. He was a former police chief and fire chief for the
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Master Dakarai Jayvyn James passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at Levine Children Hospital, Charlotte, N.C. Dakarai was the son of Charissa Louise James, grandson of Gloria James of Wagener, great-grandson of Louise James of Wagener. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.Funeral services were held Thursday, WAGENER — Mr. James Morris “Work- Sept. 10, 2009, at 4 p.m. at Caledonia Baptist horse” Hughes, 80, entered into rest Wednes- Church, Batesburg, with burial in the church day, Sept. 16, 2009. cemetery. J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190 Mr. Hughes was the husband of Ruth Bra- Railroad Ave. W., Wagener, is assisting the zell Hughes for 58 years. Their children are James’ families. the late Randy Hughes, Mitchell Hughes of Leesville, Renee’ DiMauro and Mark Hughes PELION — Mr. Odell Corley, 92, entered of Wagener; seven grandchildren and five into rest Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. great-grandchildren. Mr. Corley was the husband of Avis Gunter Mr. Hughes was born in Neeses and was the son of the late Elisha Talton “Bub” and Corley for 58 years prior to her passing in Elizabeth “Lizzie” Harley Hughes. He was 1994. Their children are Patrick (Maxine) also predeceased by two brothers and three Corley of Williston, Karl Lee (Linda) Corley sisters. Mr. Hughes graduated from Neeses of Pelion, Ann (late Billy Ray) Norton of West High School with honors of best all around Columbia, Larry O. (Carolyn) Corley and Roy in sports and academics. He then joined the Corley of Gilbert, Faye C. Hunter of Pelion U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Comstock, and Blair (Kathy) Corley of Gaston. They peace keeping in the South Pacific between have 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was WWII and the Korean War. Mr. Hughes established his home and fam- the brother of Julius C. Corley and Robert L. ily in Columbia. He was a musician of several Corley of West Columbia, Milledge C. Corley instruments and had a passion for fishing. Mr. of Lexington and the late Leo Corley, WoodHughes built his own night club, “Hughes,” row Corley, Gwendolyn Rodes, Austin Corley, in Wagener, which now more of a community Pete Corley and Mageline Lawrence. Mr. Corley was born in Saluda County and center for the younger kids to have a place to go as he so dearly loved them all. Mr. Hughes was the son of the late George Lee and Lutecia retired from SRS. He formerly served as the Gantt Corley. He was a giant of a man. Mr. vice commander of the V.F.W. Post 6304 in Corley was member of Pelion Baptist Church Wagener, having so much love for its every where he was very active having served as member. He was a member of Wagener Unit- deacon, Sunday school teacher, training union director and treasurer. He was a former memed Methodist Church. The funeral service was Saturday, Sept. 19 ber of the Pelion Town Council and a member at 11 a.m. at the Wagener United Methodist of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Corley Church with the Revs. Hope Avins and Johnny cared for and took care of many people. He
Dakarai Jayvyn James
was an avid gardener who loved to share from his harvest. He volunteered in many things including, delivering “Meals On Wheels.” The funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Pelion Baptist Church with Pastor Ricky Shealy officiating. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Pelion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 276, Pelion, SC 29123 to honor Mr. Corley’s love for helping others. The burial was at Pelion Oaklawn Cemetery.
Richard Kim Snipes
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Mr. Snipes, 54, of Wagener, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Lexington Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William and Doris Johnson Snipes. He was a resident of Wagener and a plumber. Mr. Snipes loved woodworking and his pets. Mr. Snipes is survived by his wife, Della Jean Cooper Snipes; stepchildren, Brenda (Mark) Cooper of Wagener, Linda (Scott) Welch of Myrtle Beach, Larry Edward Jackson Jr., Rev. Brian (Melissa) Harvey Jackson and Brent Felder Jackson, all of South Congaree; brothers, William (Dixie) Jackson Snipes Jr., Larry (Frieda) Michael Snipes and Tony (Callie) McInvaille; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Memorial services for Mr. Richard Kim Snipes were held on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society, 1910 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville.
Mr. Jimmy Gray Jr., 54, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at 302 Florence St. S.W., Aiken. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Saron Baptist Church, 358 Railroad Ave. W., Wagener. Burial was in Friendship Baptist Church, Salley. Born in Memphis, Tenn., he was the son of Jimmy Gray Sr. and the late Geraldine Edwards Gray. He was a member of Saron Baptist Church and attended Wagener-Salley High School. He was employed at Tri-Development Center in Aiken. Those left to share his loving memories are his father of Tennessee; a brother, Gerald D. Gray of Wagener; an aunt, Marie (Molly) Williams of Aiken; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190 Railroad Ave. W., Wagener
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