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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
covering wagener and eastern aiken county
Busbee Corbett achieves AYP
BY ROB NOVIT rnovit@aikenstandard.com they are bright and capable. They took the test again and scored 20 points higher as a group. Before the children took the PASS exams last spring, Marshall and her teachers again told them that this was their opportunity. “Enough students rose to the occasion,” she said. “Now they believe they have ownership of that improvement. Our kids are not freaked out over standardized tests. They took them as just more tests and upped the ante. They’re trying their best and are taking it seriously.” Marshall acknowledged that some other Aiken County schools might have better PASS scores but didn’t make AYP – perhaps missing an objective or two by the performance of a handful of children in an enrollment subgroup. “Do I agree with everything about this test? No,” said Marshall. “Is AYP a perfect system? No, but it’s the one we have. What I look at is that we have 21 standards, more than a lot of schools. A lot of
Please see AYP, page 31
based on performance on the state’s standardized PASS battery of exams. It’s a significant WAGENER — The fifth-graders in accomplishment for the rural school halfway Tammy Swartz’s class at Busbee Corbett between Aiken and Elementary Middle School were immersed Columbia. in individual reading of a fiction work Monday – “Grasshopper Summer” by Ann Marshall is started Turner. her third year there – It’s the story of Sam White, who is comthe first year solely at fortably settled with his parents and grandBusbee and then last parents after the Civil War. He is dismayed year as the principal when his parents decide to claim some of both schools, which ROSE property in the Dakota Territory, which already shared a buildMARSHALL results in an often perilous but ultimately ing. rewarding journey. She and faculty members came up with “The students are also in teams, and a deceptively simple strategy. they’ll be doing character sketches of the “We had to convince the kids they are characters,” Swartz said. “It’s a really good students,” Marshall said. “I’m pretty good book.” straight-forward. We were on the bottom Reading is a key focus for Busbee, said of the list, and I told the students that they Principal Rose Marshall. The elementary shouldn’t want that either, that we need part of the school was one of the few them to work harder.” Aiken County schools to meet federal When the students did (PASS predictAdequate Yearly Progress status last spring ing) Measure of Academic Progress tests, at a time of escalating requirements. AYP about 50 of them had low scores. Marshall results for third through eighth grades are gathered them together, telling the kids
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
A few weeks back, the Aiken Standard printed an editorial entitled “Setzler needs to step up,” referring to recent changes in the S.C. House and Senate districts. I began reading this article with interest, finding the leading statement a bit confusing. Soon I realized the scribe was a bit confused. Yes, Aiken County will see a significant change in who is representing MAYOR MIKE them in the state Senate. MILLER Sen. Nikki Setzler’s area of representation will expand significantly beyond the borders of the very “small sliver” of Aiken County he has faithfully represented for the past 30 years. I agree with Sen. Ryberg in that Setzler’s
Please see MAYOR, page 31
Nancy Bonnette Library to double in size after renovation
BY HALEY HUGHES hhughes@aikenstandard.com
WAGENER — The Nancy Bonnette Library is closed, but when it opens again, the public will have a facility that is twice its current size. Representatives of Aiken County, the ABBE Regional Library System and the Town of Wagener gathered Sunday for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site on Park Street, which by Christmas will be home to the expanded and renovated library. The current library is 1,170 square feet. It will be Photo by Haley Hughes renovated, and an additional 1,449 square feet Representatives of Aiken County, the ABBE Regional Library System and Wagener break ground at the Nancy Bonnette Library. added on. Aiken County District 1 Councilwoman Nancy Bonnette Library. It has always been much that the line of young children who is very important to the community. I have Kathy Rawls remembered standing in Octoan asset to the community, she said, and now wish to participate spills out the door. Please see LIBRARY, page 31 ber 1988 for the dedication of the brand new the summer reading program has grown so “It is certainly a happy day. The library
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Family names make genealogy exciting
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. They had 13 children; their daughter Archibelle married a man with the lyrical name of Pinckney Parker Getsinger. Mittee Janeevir Wooley (the youngest child and daughter of Earby and Elizabeth) married Elijah M. Boyleston; their son Clyde liked to fish at night in the South Edisto River. One night Clyde did not come What a Name home as expected; he I am always fascinated with family was found the same history; I don’t care whose family it is. I night by his brother have eight genealogy books of families LEMYRA Lloyd, sitting by a that settled in the area around Wagener, YOUNG tree wet and frozen to and I am not a member of the family tree death. Clyde had apparently fallen into the of four in them. I simply enjoy reading river, got out, sat down to rest and froze the books and discovering that if you to death. go back far enough you might be, as the Matthew Kitchings and Elizabeth old saying goes, your own grandpa. The Copeland Kitchings were my five greatnames that some people gave/give their children make one wonder … now where grandparents. Their daughter Mary married John Cofer; Mary was born in 1779 did that come from! in Edgecombe County, NC as were her Cousin Al Brodie is the author of three parents. I do not know when Matthew family history books: “A History of the Kitchings moved his family to South CarBrodie Family 1754-1993,” “William olina; however, his name first appeared and Ann Carter Tyler and Some of Their in Sout Carolina land records of the old Descendants 1604-2008,” and “Your Ninety Six District (now Aiken County), Kitching(s) Roots: Descendants of Matthew and Elizabeth Kitchings 1755-2010.” SC in 1786. John Cofer was born in 1770 in Virginia. He and Mary are buried in the Al has done an excellent job of Kitchings Cofer Cemetery off State Park researching and recording names, dates, Road, Aiken County. and interesting facts of the various famMary and John Cofer had five children; ily histories. Since I am a descendant their second son James Madison married of William and Ann Carter Tyler and of Nancy Garvin. Nancy was the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Kitchings, I am James Garvin and Nancy Creede. James always picking up one of the books and find myself still reading it an hour or two M. Cofer and Nancy Garvin were both born in Aiken County and are buried in later. Bethcar Cemetery, Aiken County. In the Kitchings book, I came across My great-grandfather George Washingso many interesting facts. Elizabeth Ann ton Cofer was the fifth of their seven chilKitchings was the granddaughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Kitchings; she married dren. He married Virginia Duncan Radcliff; she was the daughter of Owen Riley Earby Albert Wooley. Earby was a Civil Radcliff and Jane Holman. G. W. and War veteran, and the story is told that Virginia Cofer were born in Aiken County when Earby came home from the war, he and both are buried in Bethcar Cemetery, would not let his wife or children near him until he was able to disinfect himself Aiken County. My grandmother Leila was the third and burn his clothes. He was covered child of George Washington and Virginia with lice due to the unsanitary conditions Cofer. Grandmama Leila married Fred in which he had been living. Earby and Lybrand who ironically was the son of Elizabeth Ann had nine children; one of George Washington Lybrand and Jane the girls was named Indiana Illinois; she and her sister Elizer Josephine never mar- Jackson. How lucky can one be? Both of my great-grandfathers on my mother’s ried. Al told me that he was told that the side were named George Washington and two sisters walked everywhere they went my great-great-grandfather on Grandeven into their old age. mama Leila’s side was named James Mary Mathaner Wooley was another daughter of Earby and Elizabeth Ann; she Madison. Today such names would be considered married Dave Hutto. Dave was a storeodd; however, naming your children after keeper in Anderson and was murdered presidents or after well known people was on Christmas Eve in 1911 or 1912 in his common practice until recent times. store. The murderer was never found. There are many interesting names scattered throughout the Kitchings family history book. My great-great-aunt Sara Ann Lavinia Cofer Johnson had a grandson named Ernest Moise, and his wife was named Mohoda. Mrs. Della Livingston Williams traded in my parent’s grocery store for as long as I can remember. She was a daughter of Phillip Kitchings Livingston and Juanita Tyler. I had heard Miss Della refer to her husband many times as Montague; however, it was while thumbing through the Kitchings family book that I discovered his full name was Montague Spurgeon Williams. One of the most unusual names that I have ever heard is Barzillia Chiles Kitchings, son of Jacob Jabez “JJ” Kitchings and Mary Elizabeth Evans. I can’t help but wonder what in the world possessed his parents to give him such a name, especially when his brothers and sisters were given the common names of Julius, Mary Eller (a), David, Lillie Jane, and Ida Bell. There are many other unusual names: Arthur Mandozier Livingston, Ipegenia Laura Curtis, Leonardis Lomas Walker, and then there is Colie Blease Livingston and Colie Blease Reardon named for a former governor of South Carolina; Francis Marion Livingston named for S.C. Revolutionary War General Francis Marion “the Swamp Fox”; Wade Hampton Brodie and Wade Hampton Kitchings named for S.C. Civil War General Wade Hampton. I am not making light of any of these names for I am aware that I too have an unusual name and nine times out of 10 when someone hears my name for the first time, I get a comment – either that is an unusual name or where did you get that name. I am always prepared. My grandmama Lybrand was named Leila and my grandmama Tyler was named Myra, so I am LeMyra spelled capital L small e capital M small y, r, a. And then I add; thank goodness Mama did not name me Leila Myra! I am very proud of my name, and I imagine the owners of the unusual names mentioned above were too. It is not the name that is remembered, but the person who carried the name. So when my time comes, I hope to leave a lot of good memories for a lot of good people. Memories are precious.
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Wagener to get Girl Scout troop
BY SUZANNE STONE
sstone@aikenstandard.com Local Girl Scout troops camped out at Aiken Mall Saturday, Aug. 27 for a recruitment drive. The Girl Scouts and their troop leaders set up in a vacant storefront opposite Bath & Body Works from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, with Girl Scouts manning activities tables for children and adult volunteers set up at tables with literature on the Girl Scouts of America and sign-up forms for girls and for volunteers. “It’s been an awesome day. I’m really excited because we’ve had a really good turnout from two areas where the Girl Scouts are not well represented – Wagener and the Highway 421 corridor. We’ll be starting several new troops as a result of today, definitely in Wagener, definitely in the Highway 421 area, and maybe in New
Want to sign someone up or volunteer? Call Heather Hall at 640-9381 or email hhall@gssc.mm.org.
Ellenton if we can meet the adult-to-child ratio,” said Heather Hall, Girl Scouts community development manager. The Girl Scouts’ troop organization is almost entirely dependent on the participation of adult volunteers, Hall said. Volunteers without children in troops are welcome; adults need only fill out an application form and pass a background check to volunteer. Those interested in volunteering with a troop or signing a girl up for Girl Scouts can contact Hall at 640-9381 or email hhall@gssc-mm.org.
Ray Tanner, left, was the guest speaker at a fundraising dinner. WSHS graduate Tommy Sliker, second from left, holds the First Responders Memorial that he designed.
USC coach Tanner supports First Responders Memorial honoring five fallen heroes
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Midlands area that have died since the 9/11 terrorist attack. The Wagener-Salley area will have more first responders on the memorial than any other city in the nine county area. No other town has sacrificed more than the Wagener-Salley area. Fundraising continues for the memorial which should be unveiled 9/11/11, the 10th anniversary of the attack. A fundraising dinner was held Thursday night, Aug. 25, in Columbia with guest speaker Ray Tanner, two time national champion coach of the USC baseball team. WSHS graduate Tommy Sliker presented Coach Tanner with a special design he hand etched and then several of these designs were auctioned off to support the memorial. Tommy works for Ron Clamp of Memorial Designs. Clamp is a world renowned master stone carver and Tommy carves for Clamp under the Memorial Designs flagship. Those from our area that will be memorialized on the monument include Jason Moski, Jeffrey Swartz, Albert Gunter, Sgt. Jason Sheppard, and Cpl. Matthew Dillon.
“The First Responders memorial is one of the single greatest things happening in this area since I’ve been here,” said Ray Tanner, the University of South Carolina’s baseball coach, as he spoke to a crowd in excess of 350 at the Midlands First Responders Remembrance Memorial Fundraiser Dinner. “We have so many heroes, and in our world, we sometimes make mistakes on who our heroes really are.” The Midlands First Responders Remembrance Memorial will honor the midlands firefighters, law officers, military men and women and medics who have given their lives in the line of duty since the 9/11 attack. The memorial will feature two large twisted beams taken from Ground Zero in NY and will be placed next to the convention center in the Vista, Columbia. Pelion stone carver, Ron Clamp of Memorial Designs has been commissioned to carve the monument. The memorial will feature the names of first responders from the nine county SC
Recycle your e-waste
BY HALEY HUGHES
hhughes@aikenstandard.com Recycle your unwanted electronics for free. Aiken County Solid Waste has organized the free electronic waste recycling event for Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at 163 Earle St. S. in Wagener. This is just the first of what Solid Waste Supervisor Rodney Cooper hopes will become a quarterly recycling event to be held at varying locations throughout the County. Eventually, he hopes the e-waste recycling event will be held monthly. “This is for residential e-waste, not commercial,” he said. “You bring it in, we will take the material and hand it off to the recycling company. People may not even have to get out of their cars.” There will be no cost to those handing over items. South Carolina landfills can no longer knowingly accept electronic devices under a new state law effective July 1. A person cannot knowingly place or discard electronic devices in a landfill, either. Such devices include computers, TVs and their components. The e-waste regulations are designed
Acceptable items
• Computers • CD and DVD drives • Monitors • Hard drives • Floppy and zip drives • Scanners • Printers • Fax machines • Toner cartridges • Cell phones • Corded and cordless phones • Televisions • Electrical cords • CDs • Video tapes • Pagers • Computer cables • Alkaline batteries • Small kitchen appliances • Electronic parts • Video games • Microwaves
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to keep hazardous materials like mercury out of soil and water and to divert useful materials to the recycling industry. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated in 2007 that about 2 million tons of e-waste is generated each year. Acceptable items include computerrelated equipment, telecommunications equipment like cell phones and consumer electronics. For more information, call Aiken County Solid Waste at 642-1533.
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Board votes to update restrooms Loy selected as head of SCASL at BCEMS due to security issues
BY ROB NOVIT BY ROB NOVIT
The School Board will formally vote on the allocation at a regular meeting next Tuesday. That relatively small project was part of a much larger discussion on facility needs. The board members approved a debtservice millage increase in June to provide more funds for capital project and general maintenance. The board will have $16 million for those specific areas of which $1.5 million is new funding. Deputy Superintendent David Caver asked the board members for guidance on how to appropriate the additional money. The trustees decided to bring $500,000 forward that was scheduled to be used for the Corbett work in about three years. They will add another $700,000 from the new funding, leaving $800,000 potentially for maintenance and other small capital needs where there are other safety issues, Caver said. The district has so many needs, said Superintendent Dr. Beth Everitt. The extra money made possible by the millage hike will provide a boost, “but we still have limited capital funding,” she said. Contact Rob Novit at 644-2391. rnovit@aikenstandard.com Heather Loy spent six years working for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Columbia but always lingering was her long-held love of books. She worked in retail bookstores and spent a lot of time in libraries where family members worked. That led to Loy’s decision to go back to school and become a school librarian. Loy She has served in that capacity at Wagener-Salley High School for the past decade and is the new presidentelect for the S.C. Association of School Librarians. She will serve as president in 2012-13. Loy had never heard of Wagener-Salley before taking the job. “I really love the student body and the faculty,” she said. “We’re like a small family out there. Every teacher wears multiple hats, from coaching to committees to clubs.” Loy is a member of the school’s leadership team and co-sponsors the drama club. She sponsors other clubs through the library and is the federal Title I facilitator for the school. The library provides traditional projects like book displays, bulletin boards and activities like “Teen Read Week.” Loy asks students and teachers for their recommendations on activities they would like. WagenerSalley has a collaboration with Midland Valley High through a blog and Skyping. The Aiken County School District funded an iPod project at Wagener-Salley as a way for students to access the web and do research in a rural area with limited traditional Internet opportunities. “I make sure the iPods are updated,” Loy said. “They mainly stay in our freshman academy, and I look for new programs, applications and content.” She has been involved with the state association since joining the WSHS staff. “It’s been wonderful,” she said. “I didn’t come from an educational background, and the association can help with whatever support you need.” The association’s theme is advocacy and the importance of school library programs and certified media specialists, Loy said. In tough economic times, “we have the same fear of any teachers in losing positions,” she said. “But the Aiken County School District is very positive and supportive, and I’ve been very happy here. I’ll be in charge of our state conference March 14. Our No. 1 priority is getting us out there and supporting faculty and students.”
rnovit@aikenstandard.com The Aiken County Board of Education has tentatively agreed by consensus to move up a capital project to install new gym restrooms at the Busbee Corbett Elementary/ Middle School in Wagener at a cost of $1.2 million. In a special meeting on the implementation of school district’s 5-year facilities plan, the board members discussed designating safety concerns as a priority. The Corbett gym situation fits that parameter, said trustee Dr. John Bass, whose District 1 includes the Wagener community. The existing restrooms are configured so that the public has access to the locker rooms, he said, creating safety and security issues. Board member Dwight Smith, a retired principal and coach, said he took many of his teams to play matches at Corbett years ago. “I had to get parents to stay in the locker rooms during the games to ensure people were not allowed to cross over,” Smith said. “It made me nervous then, and I didn’t realize that situation still existed.”
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Harry Fredrick Kirkland – ‘The Real Thing’
BY JIM WEST
Columnist Sometimes in our journey through life we come in contact with “genuine” individuals. These are the people who talk to us about difficult situations and help us through these situations, by letting us feel that we have at least one “sidekick” in life who cares about us, simply because we are good friends. Harry F. Kirkland was certainly one of these people. Everyone who knew Harry will always remember his little jokes that always seemed to cheer us up, when we were down in the dumps. We will also remember how he taught us to understand and appreciate the finer things in life. At the top of the list, of course, would be music, in all its many forms. Close to the top of Harry’s list was his beloved Newberry College, and also New Holland/Barefoot, S.C. Harry was a gifted educator in our community. He gave us all hope and always told those of us lucky enough to be his students, that if he could go to college or tech school, then any of us could do the same thing! Harry spent his life proving to all of us that “music is the soul of America.” He did this through his lifework and dedication to the high school bands, his work with the glee clubs and his determination and hard work with his beloved Edisto Singers. One Tuesday night this month, I dropped in at Wagener United Methodist Church to listen to the Edisto Singers, as they practiced for the 9/11 remembrance in our community. Vintage – Harry Kirkland! All Harry’s sidekicks were insuring that the Edisto Singers continue, exactly as he would have wanted – giving of both their time and energy, to make a major contribution to their community! I looked around the room, listened to the voices and saw the many faces of Harry’s Edisto Singers. What a tribute to our community and our country! Could there be any doubt who should lead this group now, and rise to the occasion? One only needed to watch Harry’s dear daughter, Michelle, to answer that question! As I looked into the singers’ faces, I saw images of my friend, Harry – the evidence of his lifework and dedication to his community. I was humbled by the Edisto Singers’ practice session. I listened to people who, just like Harry, considered music to be the best possible therapy for the performer, as well as the listener. Personally, I am thankful that my life crossed Harry’s, for I know that I am a better person for it. I can hear him right now telling me to take the time to smell the roses, and appreciate what God has given me – to always be positive about the future, and to always, always, enjoy my many friendships. He would say that it’s always tough to do the right thing, but we must try in order to succeed. He would say that our children and our grandchildren are depending on us, so never, ever, give up! Harry had a profound effect on the people he met. I remember sitting in the Air Force Officers’ Club at Ton Son Nhut Air Force Base in Saigon, South Vietnam, in May, 1971. One of the band members from the Bob Hope USO Show was giving a solo saxophone performance playing “Night Train.” While everyone around me was amazed at how good the young man was, I was remembering my good friend, Harry Kirkland, back home, and how he could make the saxophone talk! Years earlier, many of us back home had been lucky enough to be in the Wagener-Salley High School Marching Band and in the Glee Club under Harry’s direction. Harry taught us true music appreciation, in a way that we all loved it and had fun doing it, too. He taught us about everyday life through music and made us all happy in the process! We felt good about ourselves, our hometowns, our communities and our families. We were able to smile at ourselves. What a special gift Harry had; Harry was “genuine” – the “mom, flag and apple pie” of the Ridge area – a mover and a shaker, someone who changed people’s lives. How about you and me? Can we live up to Harry’s standards?
BACK2SCHOOL BASH
The annual Back2School Bash sponsored by Churches Together for Kids Ministries was held on Saturday, Aug. 6 in the former Wagener Manufacturing Building. Children, youth and parents continuously poured in for a day of excitement. Churches, businesses, and individuals are to thank for the tremendous outpouring of help, services, and encouragement to the community preparing children and youth to return to school. More than 100 volunteers, 15 churches, 14 businesses, 2 organizations and lots of individuals made this year’s Back2School Bash a huge success. More than 700 children visited 21 booths and received school supplies, health screenings, haircuts, information, balloons, and lots of fun. Students received schools supplies to start their year off, and their family received a bag of food from the Manna Station. Some of the main attractions were cosmetologists who provided hair cuts, nurses who performed health screenings, agencies that offered information and treats and the Wagener Police Department who gave away Child ID Kits. A popular station at the Back2School Bash was the balloon twisters, children enjoyed receiving a balloon twisted to their choice of animals, flowers, hats, swords, you name it and they twisted it. Cindy Blizzard, Churches Together For Kids Ministries President/CEO, stated “We want to touch our community with the love of God and be an example to our children and youth. God tells us to give, to love, and to be His hands and feet and that is exactly what occurred at the Back2School Bash. It took countless hours, many volunteers, many prayers, and funding to accomplish this community event for our children and youth. We are so blessed to have churches, businesses, ministries, and individuals who care so much for the children and youth to help provide items, monies, donations, and their time and talents for this great event. A BIG thanks to all who helped and to all who attended. None of this could have been accomplished by one, but a community coming together for our children and youth. God bless our students, parents, and schools throughout this school year and God bless the big hearts that made it possible.” IMPACT – Families on Mission was held Aug. 5-6 and was in conjunction with the Back2School Bash. Volunteers from Millbrook Baptist Church Seniors Ministry and our community united together to reach out and help bring restoration. Teams went out in the community and helped with yard work, fence repair, repaired ceilings, rebuilt a handicap ramp and set up for the Back2School Bash. It is so awesome for the Body of Christ to join together to help others. This was our first Families on Missions here in our community and we are looking forward to this becoming an annual event.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Christian Miles starts his first day of 5th grade at Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School in Wagener.
WINNING 3RD PLACE
Morgan Foster, daughter of Lester and Cathy Foster, is living the fast paced life in the world of fast-pitch travel softball. Her team, “The Fire ‘99” played in the WFC (World Fastpitch Connection) World Series at Myrtle Beach the week of Aug. 1-6 and came home with a thirdplace trophy out of 11 teams in her 12U B Division. Congratulations to Morgan and her teammates!
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NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR WAGENER
The Wagener-Salley Youth Football Team held a BBQ sandwich fundraiser on Aug. 6. Pictured above are Cooper Brown, L.J. Hook and Dallas Johnson.
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The Town of Wagener has acquired a used, 75-foot ladder truck. It arrived in midAugust. This truck can also be used to supply power to our water system should it be lost for any extended period of time.
Wagener-Salley youth football schedule:
Sept. 10 – Jamboree at HKT at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 – HKT at Wagener at 5 p.m. Sept. 24 – Wagener at Pelion at 5 p.m. Oct. 1 – Denmark at Wagener at 5 p.m. Oct. 8 – Pelion at Wagener at 5 p.m. Oct. 15 – Wagener at HKT at 5 p.m. Oct. 22 – Wagener at Denmark at 5 p.m. Wagener games will be played at the WSHS football field. Admission is $3.
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AL-ANON
another person. We react to the alcoholic’s behavior. We focus on them, what they do, where they are, how much they drink. We try to control their drinking for them. We take on the blame, guilt, and shame that really belong to the drinker. We can become as addicted to the alcoholic, as the alcoholic is to alcohol. We, too, can become ill. How will Al-Anon help me? Many who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. In Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life, to find happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. How do I find a meeting? Local meetings are Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Wagener United Methodist Church, 153 Columbia Highway, and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. at Saron Baptist Church, 352 Railroad Ave. W.
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What is alcoholism? Alcoholism is widely recognized as a disease of compulsive drinking, which can be arrested, but not cured. It is a progressive illness, which will get only worse as long as the person continues to drink. Total abstinence from drinking is the only way to arrest the disease. Alcoholism affects the entire family; indeed, everyone who has contact with the alcoholic is affected. Unfortunately, the only person who can stop the alcoholic from drinking is the alcoholic himself or herself. Who are alcoholics? They could be anyone, from all backgrounds and walks of life. Over 95 percent of alcoholics have families, friends, and jobs. They may function fairly well, but some part of their life is suffering. Their drinking causes a continuing and growing problem in their lives, and the lives they touch. How do alcoholics affect families and friends? Alcoholism is a family disease. The disease affects all those who have a relationship with a problem drinker. Those of us closest to the alcoholic suffer the most, and those who care the most can easily get caught up in the behavior of
Who are the members of Al-Anon? Al-Anon and Alateen members are people just like you and me – people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. They are parents, children, spouses, partners, brothers, sisters, other family members, friends, employers, employees, and coworkers of alcoholics. No matter what our specific experience has been we share a common bond: we feel our lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Will anyone say I’ve been there? One of the Al-Anon program’s basic principles is that of anonymity. Meetings are confidential, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.
How much is this going to cost? There are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. Most groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions. Members are asked to contribute what they can afford, so that the group can pay rent, provide literature and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. Is this a religious fellowship? Al-Anon Family Groups is a spiritual fellowship not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way.
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THING THAT STING
BY WES BOMMER
Columnist is much better than a regular flashlight. Large percentages of people believe they are allergic to bee stings because they swell. Swelling is a When people are stung or bitten by an insect, the normal reaction to an insect sting. Each of the stingautomatically call it a bee. At this time of the year, the ing insects including fire ants has a different venom threat increases from yellow jackets and bald-faced pattern so you could be allergic to one and not to the hornets. They have been relatively well-mannered others. If you believe you are allergic to insect stings, visitors to your garden throughout the summer conwhich about 1 percent of the population is, you should suming aphids and other small insects. They started contact your physician and take the appropriate with an overwintered queen and as the season goes on actions of their advice. population increases. The honeybees at this time have little to work, but By later summer, they are outgrowing the availthe fall bloom will start shortly. Beekeepers need to able natural food supply. Hunger causes them to start monitor their hive weights to assure that they have scavenging around trash receptacles; however, your enough food stores. Fall bees that are raised have a picnic looks mighty inviting. Beverage containers also different body fat content. These bees will need to live become very attractive. for approximately three months to get them through Remember these are NOT bees they are yelthe winter. Bees of the spring and summer normally low jackets and bald-faced hornets. Their stinger is live about 45 days. smooth so they can sting multiple times unlike the After the fall solstice, the queen bee lays very few honeybee who has a barbed stinger and can only sting eggs, unlike spring and summer. There is not the need once. for the queen to lay a large number of eggs during The bad boys will normally be found in a ground the winter. Bees through the fall bloom collect a varinest unlike honeybees that could be in a hive, a manety of pollens. They work not only the fall flowers, made structure or in the hollow of a tree. but also the grasses that are bloom. This provides a The best way to eliminate a nest of yellow jackdiverse protein supply to take them through the winets or bald-faced hornets is with a properly labeled ter. insecticide or dish soap and water. Gasoline and other Any honey produced in the fall is left for the bees flammables are not at all a good idea to use in elimito consume over the winter. Fall honey in the Midnating them. lands is a very poor table quality. In some areas, goldThere are some that would want the yellow jacket enrod honey is prized. In a mid-western state there are nest for brim fishing. I have been a part of this mostly two types of goldenrod that may grow in the same. as a spectator. A road flare was lit and stuck in the One taste likes butterscotch, and the other tastes like hole, causing much toxic smoke knocking out the yel- dirt. low jackets. Then the nest is either reached into with If our bees are lucky enough to come upon a deer a gloved hand or dug up quickly with a shovel, and hunters buckwheat food plot, they will make some then the nest is placed into a large trash bag. honey. Buckwheat produces nectar for the bees The adults will come to and in an effort of trying to to make honey until about noon, and the bees can escape; you will hear them as they fly into the sides of become unhappy in the afternoon when the nectar is the bag. A light shot of aerosol insecticide is applied, no longer available. Buckwheat is very dark and very the bag is sealed until the next morning then the white strong similar to a strong dark molasses. larvae are used to catch a nice mess of brim. Wes Bommer is a Master Gardener, member of I wouldn’t recommend this to the faint of heart. My Wagener Garden Club and president of Mid-State own experience has proved to me at least that an LED Beekeepers and the State Beekeepers Association.
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School is back in, and the Wagener-Salley Booster Club is also back at it! We are working hard for the money at those Friday night home games. Football games are our main source of revenue, and we could sure use your help, in many ways. Give your support the booster club and athletics of WagenerSalley High. There are many ways you can help, we are need of a few good workers for our home games, your monetary support is always welcome, to be a boostSubmitted photo er club member it is only $10, and we wont charge View of the game from the concession stand. you anything to work! Stop in at the concession stand at our next home game Friday, Sept. 2, join the booster club and find out what you can do to help. See you at the game and thanks in advance! Wagener Salley Booster Club, P.O. Box 864, Wagener SC 29164 For more information, call 206-9879.
Are you looking forward to cooler weather? We are! All the hot temperatures we have experienced this summer have slowed us down a bit and made me lazy. The kind of weather I enjoy most is the fall when the leaves turn beautiful colors and when the Women’s Well can load up the cars and do a little apple picking. Last year we went to Hendersonville, N.C., and got enough apples to cook, can and eat for many months. This year we will make another trip to Hendersonville in October. Christ Central has a new facility that is almost complete. Classrooms are spacious, equipped with all the latest technology and furnishings. This building is the beginning of a wonderful new campus for Christ Central Institute. Recently, I took a tour of this beautiful facility, and what interested me most was the kitchen. It has a commercial kitchen with all stainless steel cabinets, counter tops and appliances. This “state of the art” kitchen will be the prefect place to have canning and cooking classes. Our “Little Dresses for Africa” project was finished in August. Twenty-four little dresses were completed, boxed up and mailed to Michigan. Dorothy, Clara, Jessie, Lennie, Patricia, Susan, Janell, Janice and Eartha put some very creative touches and lots of love in their sewing of these little dresses. (Picture of the Well workers and Little Dresses) Dorothy Green celebrated her 80th birthday on Aug. 14. Her son and his wife hosted a surprise party for her at Ryan’s in Aiken. Dorothy has been a faithful volunteer and proof that age is only a number. We will be exhibiting and selling our crafts at the annual Aiken Charity Bazaar. The bazaar is going to take place at the Aiken Mall on Sept. 16 and 17. The hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. This marks our third year and hopefully our most successful. Please come by and say hello to us. With school starting back, our schedule has changed back to our regular times of Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Bible studies are at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, and corporate prayer will be on Thursdays and prayer request anytime. Until next month, be blessed.
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Little Bake Shoppe: Thank you for sweet 1st year
BY JERALD AND JOANNA HOOVER
One year ago began a journey into baking. Our lives were about to change and the future seemed a little scary. Although baking was not new to us, owning and operating a bakery was, but we had faith and trusted that God had a reason for placing us in Wagener. After much renovation and hard work, The Little Bake Shoppe opened its doors in August 2010. Grand opening was a success! Our family and staff of four were amazed that day and every day that followed just kept getting better. The word spread and more people came from all over, we love meeting new people and finding out where they’re from. We made some changes, tweeked a few things, and in March we added deli sandwiches to the menu. Our staff has made a few changes, also. Jan Herschberger, who came all the way from Illinois, worked full time baking doughnuts, bread, and, well, just about anything! She decided it was time to move back home to family, she was a great asset to the bakery and we’ll miss her. Meghan Mast worked part time, she will be starting college. Meghan’s bright smiles and cheery attitude were also a great asset to the bakery. We wish her the best at college. Amber Hoover is now a full timer, she is a hard worker and a great baker! Our newest young lady is Veronica, she is quickly learning the ropes and fits right in to our Little Bake Shoppe Family, welcome! So, as we embark into our second year, we have to say how much we appreciate the faithful customers we have. Without you, our little bakery could not thrive. We thank you for your care and concern at how we are doing, one man said, “The lights are still on, so y’all must be doin good.” And we are! God has surely blessed this bakery and hopefully everyone who has come through our doors has been blessed. We look forward to serving you this next year. Our customer appreciation day will be held Friday, Sept. 9, free items, door priz-
es, and a lot of sweet things! Thanks to all our surrounding businesses also, y’all are keepin us here! The Little Bake Shoppe hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call us for more information at (803) 564-3849.
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PRISONER’S PRAYER
I think a lot most of the time, while sitting in my cell Wondering how my life would be if I wasn’t in this makeshift hell Often I think of the things I did, memories running through my head BRIAN Wishing I WATTS would have done things different, inside my soul I feel dead I pray to God every day to help me do my time Reading God’s words, writing letters, try to keep happy thoughts in my mind I know when I get out, I’ll try to keep God by my side He will help me with my every day life, I’ll no longer have to hide I know one day as time goes by prison will be in my past I’ll have to make new friends, keep on praying, not live life so fast I’ll get a good job, help my family, try to do things right Not forget how God helped me get through my prison nights I know in my heart with God on my side, He’ll keep me on track I’ll keep reading His words and praying, never have to look back I hope these words will help someone, I call it a Prisoner’s Prayer God gave me the words to write, I write them because I care. Brian is a miracle! He has recovered from more than 20 years of abusing and being heavily addicted to several kinds of drugs and alcohol. God literally “showed him the light” on Oct. 31, 2007. If you are interested in contacting Brian, his e-mail address is finallysober2000@ yahoo.com.
THE PRAYER OF FAITH
Recently, at Berlin Baptist Church, where I serve as Transition Pastor, we faced a tremendous challenge to our faith in God. It began with God leading me to believe Him for something that in the flesh did not make sense. Isn’t that the way God works when He is about to make Himself known in a mighty way? One thing I know is that when a believer puts his faith in God, God is declaring He is responsible for the outcome. Our responsibility is to obey Him for His glory. “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” DR. TOMMY (Hebrews 11:6) HUDDLESTON It has been a long hot summer in our area. Blazing heat and lack of sufficient rain had taken its toll. This dilemma brought believers to their knees in prayer. We became desperate for God to do something. So much of our praying is asking God to do something on our behalf, yet we often fall short due to selfish motives instead of really wanting God. Desperate people come to the point where it’s not about them, but it’s all about God and His glory. This night God not only heard the voice of His people, but He also responded to the faith in their hearts. Faith does require action. The Bible is filled with people who put their faith into action and even today, there is a faithful remnant in churches across the
world. I value the impact of faith in God and my spiritual obligation to obey Him. On this particular Sunday night, with no expectation of rain in the forecast, we found ourselves humbled before God in believing prayer. Our community was desperate for God and for what only He could do. Prior to the service, in my spirit, I sensed God leading me to do something that just did not make any sense. With an opened umbrella in my hands, faith in my heart, and the eyes of the church on the umbrella, I walked down the aisle of the sanctuary. God was going to teach us a great lesson in faith. Someone said, “Don’t you know its bad luck to open an umbrella indoors?” However, biblically, believers do not live by luck but by faith in a Holy God. He is in control of everything. The point of the opened umbrella was to emphasize that if we pray for rain we should expect it to rain. And rain it did! For the next three days we really needed our umbrellas. It is said, “God may be tardy, but He is never late.” He will accomplish His purposes in His time and bring glory to Himself. How desperate are you for God? Do you want to bless God? Then trust Him unconditionally. He can be trusted! The next time you pray for rain, expect to get wet! The next time you are really desperate for God, open your heart, trust Him in faith and expect to experience God in an exciting way! Dr. Tommy Huddleston is transitional pastor of Berlin Baptist Church, located on Crossthorn Road. Dr. Huddleston can be reached via e-mail at twhuddleston@hotmail.com or at the church office at (803) 564-6308.
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BAGGING THEIR BUCKS
Kyle Clarke, of Wagener (and USC Salkehatchie), bags his first buck on “Addy Island” near Gilbert. Kyle’s buck in full velvet was 9 points and 184 pounds.
Gaige Starnes got a 6-point, 140-pound buck the first time his parents let him try to shoot at a deer. Needless to say he was ecstatic! Gaige just turned 9 in July.
Trent Rushton – FFA president and entrepreneur
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This summer Trent Rushton opened Trent’s Produce. Since football and FFA have him pretty busy, he hasn’t been able to open the last few weekends, but look for winter vegetables coming after football season ends. Trent wears many hats (or uniforms) as Wagener Salley’s #55 on the field – a 4-year starter, plus you will also see that he has a blue jacket and a bright future as president of Wagener-Salley’s FFA Chapter. Trent’s mom, Carolyn Rushton says that Trent has always had a businessperson’s work ethic, even at a young age. “Trent has farming and agriculture in his blood as both of his grandfathers, James Toole and James Rushton, were both heavy into planting, farming and raising livestock. Trent got his real interest at about age 10 when his Papa gave him a litter of baby pigs to raise and sell, seeing them grow and returning a profit, that just fueled him. When he was 12, he would be at the Springfield Stockyard standing between grown men authorizing the sale of his or bidding to buy more hogs as if he were an adult,” said this proud mama. Trent has raised and sold pigs for over 3 years. However, he is currently out of the pig business, for now. This area is blessed to have young men, like Trent who want to work and understand that initiative and determination will make you a success.
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covering wagener and eastern aiken county
Busbee Corbett achieves AYP
BY ROB NOVIT rnovit@aikenstandard.com they are bright and capable. They took the test again and scored 20 points higher as a group. Before the children took the PASS exams last spring, Marshall and her teachers again told them that this was their opportunity. “Enough students rose to the occasion,” she said. “Now they believe they have ownership of that improvement. Our kids are not freaked out over standardized tests. They took them as just more tests and upped the ante. They’re trying their best and are taking it seriously.” Marshall acknowledged that some other Aiken County schools might have better PASS scores but didn’t make AYP – perhaps missing an objective or two by the performance of a handful of children in an enrollment subgroup. “Do I agree with everything about this test? No,” said Marshall. “Is AYP a perfect system? No, but it’s the one we have. What I look at is that we have 21 standards, more than a lot of schools. A lot of
Please see AYP, page 31
based on performance on the state’s standardized PASS battery of exams. It’s a significant WAGENER — The fifth-graders in accomplishment for the rural school halfway Tammy Swartz’s class at Busbee Corbett between Aiken and Elementary Middle School were immersed Columbia. in individual reading of a fiction work Monday – “Grasshopper Summer” by Ann Marshall is started Turner. her third year there – It’s the story of Sam White, who is comthe first year solely at fortably settled with his parents and grandBusbee and then last parents after the Civil War. He is dismayed year as the principal when his parents decide to claim some of both schools, which ROSE property in the Dakota Territory, which already shared a buildMARSHALL results in an often perilous but ultimately ing. rewarding journey. She and faculty members came up with “The students are also in teams, and a deceptively simple strategy. they’ll be doing character sketches of the “We had to convince the kids they are characters,” Swartz said. “It’s a really good students,” Marshall said. “I’m pretty good book.” straight-forward. We were on the bottom Reading is a key focus for Busbee, said of the list, and I told the students that they Principal Rose Marshall. The elementary shouldn’t want that either, that we need part of the school was one of the few them to work harder.” Aiken County schools to meet federal When the students did (PASS predictAdequate Yearly Progress status last spring ing) Measure of Academic Progress tests, at a time of escalating requirements. AYP about 50 of them had low scores. Marshall results for third through eighth grades are gathered them together, telling the kids
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
A few weeks back, the Aiken Standard printed an editorial entitled “Setzler needs to step up,” referring to recent changes in the S.C. House and Senate districts. I began reading this article with interest, finding the leading statement a bit confusing. Soon I realized the scribe was a bit confused. Yes, Aiken County will see a significant change in who is representing MAYOR MIKE them in the state Senate. MILLER Sen. Nikki Setzler’s area of representation will expand significantly beyond the borders of the very “small sliver” of Aiken County he has faithfully represented for the past 30 years. I agree with Sen. Ryberg in that Setzler’s
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Nancy Bonnette Library to double in size after renovation
BY HALEY HUGHES hhughes@aikenstandard.com
WAGENER — The Nancy Bonnette Library is closed, but when it opens again, the public will have a facility that is twice its current size. Representatives of Aiken County, the ABBE Regional Library System and the Town of Wagener gathered Sunday for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site on Park Street, which by Christmas will be home to the expanded and renovated library. The current library is 1,170 square feet. It will be Photo by Haley Hughes renovated, and an additional 1,449 square feet Representatives of Aiken County, the ABBE Regional Library System and Wagener break ground at the Nancy Bonnette Library. added on. Aiken County District 1 Councilwoman Nancy Bonnette Library. It has always been much that the line of young children who is very important to the community. I have Kathy Rawls remembered standing in Octoan asset to the community, she said, and now wish to participate spills out the door. Please see LIBRARY, page 31 ber 1988 for the dedication of the brand new the summer reading program has grown so “It is certainly a happy day. The library
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Family names make genealogy exciting
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. They had 13 children; their daughter Archibelle married a man with the lyrical name of Pinckney Parker Getsinger. Mittee Janeevir Wooley (the youngest child and daughter of Earby and Elizabeth) married Elijah M. Boyleston; their son Clyde liked to fish at night in the South Edisto River. One night Clyde did not come What a Name home as expected; he I am always fascinated with family was found the same history; I don’t care whose family it is. I night by his brother have eight genealogy books of families LEMYRA Lloyd, sitting by a that settled in the area around Wagener, YOUNG tree wet and frozen to and I am not a member of the family tree death. Clyde had apparently fallen into the of four in them. I simply enjoy reading river, got out, sat down to rest and froze the books and discovering that if you to death. go back far enough you might be, as the Matthew Kitchings and Elizabeth old saying goes, your own grandpa. The Copeland Kitchings were my five greatnames that some people gave/give their children make one wonder … now where grandparents. Their daughter Mary married John Cofer; Mary was born in 1779 did that come from! in Edgecombe County, NC as were her Cousin Al Brodie is the author of three parents. I do not know when Matthew family history books: “A History of the Kitchings moved his family to South CarBrodie Family 1754-1993,” “William olina; however, his name first appeared and Ann Carter Tyler and Some of Their in Sout Carolina land records of the old Descendants 1604-2008,” and “Your Ninety Six District (now Aiken County), Kitching(s) Roots: Descendants of Matthew and Elizabeth Kitchings 1755-2010.” SC in 1786. John Cofer was born in 1770 in Virginia. He and Mary are buried in the Al has done an excellent job of Kitchings Cofer Cemetery off State Park researching and recording names, dates, Road, Aiken County. and interesting facts of the various famMary and John Cofer had five children; ily histories. Since I am a descendant their second son James Madison married of William and Ann Carter Tyler and of Nancy Garvin. Nancy was the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Kitchings, I am James Garvin and Nancy Creede. James always picking up one of the books and find myself still reading it an hour or two M. Cofer and Nancy Garvin were both born in Aiken County and are buried in later. Bethcar Cemetery, Aiken County. In the Kitchings book, I came across My great-grandfather George Washingso many interesting facts. Elizabeth Ann ton Cofer was the fifth of their seven chilKitchings was the granddaughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Kitchings; she married dren. He married Virginia Duncan Radcliff; she was the daughter of Owen Riley Earby Albert Wooley. Earby was a Civil Radcliff and Jane Holman. G. W. and War veteran, and the story is told that Virginia Cofer were born in Aiken County when Earby came home from the war, he and both are buried in Bethcar Cemetery, would not let his wife or children near him until he was able to disinfect himself Aiken County. My grandmother Leila was the third and burn his clothes. He was covered child of George Washington and Virginia with lice due to the unsanitary conditions Cofer. Grandmama Leila married Fred in which he had been living. Earby and Lybrand who ironically was the son of Elizabeth Ann had nine children; one of George Washington Lybrand and Jane the girls was named Indiana Illinois; she and her sister Elizer Josephine never mar- Jackson. How lucky can one be? Both of my great-grandfathers on my mother’s ried. Al told me that he was told that the side were named George Washington and two sisters walked everywhere they went my great-great-grandfather on Grandeven into their old age. mama Leila’s side was named James Mary Mathaner Wooley was another daughter of Earby and Elizabeth Ann; she Madison. Today such names would be considered married Dave Hutto. Dave was a storeodd; however, naming your children after keeper in Anderson and was murdered presidents or after well known people was on Christmas Eve in 1911 or 1912 in his common practice until recent times. store. The murderer was never found. There are many interesting names scattered throughout the Kitchings family history book. My great-great-aunt Sara Ann Lavinia Cofer Johnson had a grandson named Ernest Moise, and his wife was named Mohoda. Mrs. Della Livingston Williams traded in my parent’s grocery store for as long as I can remember. She was a daughter of Phillip Kitchings Livingston and Juanita Tyler. I had heard Miss Della refer to her husband many times as Montague; however, it was while thumbing through the Kitchings family book that I discovered his full name was Montague Spurgeon Williams. One of the most unusual names that I have ever heard is Barzillia Chiles Kitchings, son of Jacob Jabez “JJ” Kitchings and Mary Elizabeth Evans. I can’t help but wonder what in the world possessed his parents to give him such a name, especially when his brothers and sisters were given the common names of Julius, Mary Eller (a), David, Lillie Jane, and Ida Bell. There are many other unusual names: Arthur Mandozier Livingston, Ipegenia Laura Curtis, Leonardis Lomas Walker, and then there is Colie Blease Livingston and Colie Blease Reardon named for a former governor of South Carolina; Francis Marion Livingston named for S.C. Revolutionary War General Francis Marion “the Swamp Fox”; Wade Hampton Brodie and Wade Hampton Kitchings named for S.C. Civil War General Wade Hampton. I am not making light of any of these names for I am aware that I too have an unusual name and nine times out of 10 when someone hears my name for the first time, I get a comment – either that is an unusual name or where did you get that name. I am always prepared. My grandmama Lybrand was named Leila and my grandmama Tyler was named Myra, so I am LeMyra spelled capital L small e capital M small y, r, a. And then I add; thank goodness Mama did not name me Leila Myra! I am very proud of my name, and I imagine the owners of the unusual names mentioned above were too. It is not the name that is remembered, but the person who carried the name. So when my time comes, I hope to leave a lot of good memories for a lot of good people. Memories are precious.
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Wagener to get Girl Scout troop
BY SUZANNE STONE
sstone@aikenstandard.com Local Girl Scout troops camped out at Aiken Mall Saturday, Aug. 27 for a recruitment drive. The Girl Scouts and their troop leaders set up in a vacant storefront opposite Bath & Body Works from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, with Girl Scouts manning activities tables for children and adult volunteers set up at tables with literature on the Girl Scouts of America and sign-up forms for girls and for volunteers. “It’s been an awesome day. I’m really excited because we’ve had a really good turnout from two areas where the Girl Scouts are not well represented – Wagener and the Highway 421 corridor. We’ll be starting several new troops as a result of today, definitely in Wagener, definitely in the Highway 421 area, and maybe in New
Want to sign someone up or volunteer? Call Heather Hall at 640-9381 or email hhall@gssc.mm.org.
Ellenton if we can meet the adult-to-child ratio,” said Heather Hall, Girl Scouts community development manager. The Girl Scouts’ troop organization is almost entirely dependent on the participation of adult volunteers, Hall said. Volunteers without children in troops are welcome; adults need only fill out an application form and pass a background check to volunteer. Those interested in volunteering with a troop or signing a girl up for Girl Scouts can contact Hall at 640-9381 or email hhall@gssc-mm.org.
Ray Tanner, left, was the guest speaker at a fundraising dinner. WSHS graduate Tommy Sliker, second from left, holds the First Responders Memorial that he designed.
USC coach Tanner supports First Responders Memorial honoring five fallen heroes
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Midlands area that have died since the 9/11 terrorist attack. The Wagener-Salley area will have more first responders on the memorial than any other city in the nine county area. No other town has sacrificed more than the Wagener-Salley area. Fundraising continues for the memorial which should be unveiled 9/11/11, the 10th anniversary of the attack. A fundraising dinner was held Thursday night, Aug. 25, in Columbia with guest speaker Ray Tanner, two time national champion coach of the USC baseball team. WSHS graduate Tommy Sliker presented Coach Tanner with a special design he hand etched and then several of these designs were auctioned off to support the memorial. Tommy works for Ron Clamp of Memorial Designs. Clamp is a world renowned master stone carver and Tommy carves for Clamp under the Memorial Designs flagship. Those from our area that will be memorialized on the monument include Jason Moski, Jeffrey Swartz, Albert Gunter, Sgt. Jason Sheppard, and Cpl. Matthew Dillon.
“The First Responders memorial is one of the single greatest things happening in this area since I’ve been here,” said Ray Tanner, the University of South Carolina’s baseball coach, as he spoke to a crowd in excess of 350 at the Midlands First Responders Remembrance Memorial Fundraiser Dinner. “We have so many heroes, and in our world, we sometimes make mistakes on who our heroes really are.” The Midlands First Responders Remembrance Memorial will honor the midlands firefighters, law officers, military men and women and medics who have given their lives in the line of duty since the 9/11 attack. The memorial will feature two large twisted beams taken from Ground Zero in NY and will be placed next to the convention center in the Vista, Columbia. Pelion stone carver, Ron Clamp of Memorial Designs has been commissioned to carve the monument. The memorial will feature the names of first responders from the nine county SC
Recycle your e-waste
BY HALEY HUGHES
hhughes@aikenstandard.com Recycle your unwanted electronics for free. Aiken County Solid Waste has organized the free electronic waste recycling event for Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at 163 Earle St. S. in Wagener. This is just the first of what Solid Waste Supervisor Rodney Cooper hopes will become a quarterly recycling event to be held at varying locations throughout the County. Eventually, he hopes the e-waste recycling event will be held monthly. “This is for residential e-waste, not commercial,” he said. “You bring it in, we will take the material and hand it off to the recycling company. People may not even have to get out of their cars.” There will be no cost to those handing over items. South Carolina landfills can no longer knowingly accept electronic devices under a new state law effective July 1. A person cannot knowingly place or discard electronic devices in a landfill, either. Such devices include computers, TVs and their components. The e-waste regulations are designed
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to keep hazardous materials like mercury out of soil and water and to divert useful materials to the recycling industry. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated in 2007 that about 2 million tons of e-waste is generated each year. Acceptable items include computerrelated equipment, telecommunications equipment like cell phones and consumer electronics. For more information, call Aiken County Solid Waste at 642-1533.
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Board votes to update restrooms Loy selected as head of SCASL at BCEMS due to security issues
BY ROB NOVIT BY ROB NOVIT
The School Board will formally vote on the allocation at a regular meeting next Tuesday. That relatively small project was part of a much larger discussion on facility needs. The board members approved a debtservice millage increase in June to provide more funds for capital project and general maintenance. The board will have $16 million for those specific areas of which $1.5 million is new funding. Deputy Superintendent David Caver asked the board members for guidance on how to appropriate the additional money. The trustees decided to bring $500,000 forward that was scheduled to be used for the Corbett work in about three years. They will add another $700,000 from the new funding, leaving $800,000 potentially for maintenance and other small capital needs where there are other safety issues, Caver said. The district has so many needs, said Superintendent Dr. Beth Everitt. The extra money made possible by the millage hike will provide a boost, “but we still have limited capital funding,” she said. Contact Rob Novit at 644-2391. rnovit@aikenstandard.com Heather Loy spent six years working for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Columbia but always lingering was her long-held love of books. She worked in retail bookstores and spent a lot of time in libraries where family members worked. That led to Loy’s decision to go back to school and become a school librarian. Loy She has served in that capacity at Wagener-Salley High School for the past decade and is the new presidentelect for the S.C. Association of School Librarians. She will serve as president in 2012-13. Loy had never heard of Wagener-Salley before taking the job. “I really love the student body and the faculty,” she said. “We’re like a small family out there. Every teacher wears multiple hats, from coaching to committees to clubs.” Loy is a member of the school’s leadership team and co-sponsors the drama club. She sponsors other clubs through the library and is the federal Title I facilitator for the school. The library provides traditional projects like book displays, bulletin boards and activities like “Teen Read Week.” Loy asks students and teachers for their recommendations on activities they would like. WagenerSalley has a collaboration with Midland Valley High through a blog and Skyping. The Aiken County School District funded an iPod project at Wagener-Salley as a way for students to access the web and do research in a rural area with limited traditional Internet opportunities. “I make sure the iPods are updated,” Loy said. “They mainly stay in our freshman academy, and I look for new programs, applications and content.” She has been involved with the state association since joining the WSHS staff. “It’s been wonderful,” she said. “I didn’t come from an educational background, and the association can help with whatever support you need.” The association’s theme is advocacy and the importance of school library programs and certified media specialists, Loy said. In tough economic times, “we have the same fear of any teachers in losing positions,” she said. “But the Aiken County School District is very positive and supportive, and I’ve been very happy here. I’ll be in charge of our state conference March 14. Our No. 1 priority is getting us out there and supporting faculty and students.”
rnovit@aikenstandard.com The Aiken County Board of Education has tentatively agreed by consensus to move up a capital project to install new gym restrooms at the Busbee Corbett Elementary/ Middle School in Wagener at a cost of $1.2 million. In a special meeting on the implementation of school district’s 5-year facilities plan, the board members discussed designating safety concerns as a priority. The Corbett gym situation fits that parameter, said trustee Dr. John Bass, whose District 1 includes the Wagener community. The existing restrooms are configured so that the public has access to the locker rooms, he said, creating safety and security issues. Board member Dwight Smith, a retired principal and coach, said he took many of his teams to play matches at Corbett years ago. “I had to get parents to stay in the locker rooms during the games to ensure people were not allowed to cross over,” Smith said. “It made me nervous then, and I didn’t realize that situation still existed.”
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Harry Fredrick Kirkland – ‘The Real Thing’
BY JIM WEST
Columnist Sometimes in our journey through life we come in contact with “genuine” individuals. These are the people who talk to us about difficult situations and help us through these situations, by letting us feel that we have at least one “sidekick” in life who cares about us, simply because we are good friends. Harry F. Kirkland was certainly one of these people. Everyone who knew Harry will always remember his little jokes that always seemed to cheer us up, when we were down in the dumps. We will also remember how he taught us to understand and appreciate the finer things in life. At the top of the list, of course, would be music, in all its many forms. Close to the top of Harry’s list was his beloved Newberry College, and also New Holland/Barefoot, S.C. Harry was a gifted educator in our community. He gave us all hope and always told those of us lucky enough to be his students, that if he could go to college or tech school, then any of us could do the same thing! Harry spent his life proving to all of us that “music is the soul of America.” He did this through his lifework and dedication to the high school bands, his work with the glee clubs and his determination and hard work with his beloved Edisto Singers. One Tuesday night this month, I dropped in at Wagener United Methodist Church to listen to the Edisto Singers, as they practiced for the 9/11 remembrance in our community. Vintage – Harry Kirkland! All Harry’s sidekicks were insuring that the Edisto Singers continue, exactly as he would have wanted – giving of both their time and energy, to make a major contribution to their community! I looked around the room, listened to the voices and saw the many faces of Harry’s Edisto Singers. What a tribute to our community and our country! Could there be any doubt who should lead this group now, and rise to the occasion? One only needed to watch Harry’s dear daughter, Michelle, to answer that question! As I looked into the singers’ faces, I saw images of my friend, Harry – the evidence of his lifework and dedication to his community. I was humbled by the Edisto Singers’ practice session. I listened to people who, just like Harry, considered music to be the best possible therapy for the performer, as well as the listener. Personally, I am thankful that my life crossed Harry’s, for I know that I am a better person for it. I can hear him right now telling me to take the time to smell the roses, and appreciate what God has given me – to always be positive about the future, and to always, always, enjoy my many friendships. He would say that it’s always tough to do the right thing, but we must try in order to succeed. He would say that our children and our grandchildren are depending on us, so never, ever, give up! Harry had a profound effect on the people he met. I remember sitting in the Air Force Officers’ Club at Ton Son Nhut Air Force Base in Saigon, South Vietnam, in May, 1971. One of the band members from the Bob Hope USO Show was giving a solo saxophone performance playing “Night Train.” While everyone around me was amazed at how good the young man was, I was remembering my good friend, Harry Kirkland, back home, and how he could make the saxophone talk! Years earlier, many of us back home had been lucky enough to be in the Wagener-Salley High School Marching Band and in the Glee Club under Harry’s direction. Harry taught us true music appreciation, in a way that we all loved it and had fun doing it, too. He taught us about everyday life through music and made us all happy in the process! We felt good about ourselves, our hometowns, our communities and our families. We were able to smile at ourselves. What a special gift Harry had; Harry was “genuine” – the “mom, flag and apple pie” of the Ridge area – a mover and a shaker, someone who changed people’s lives. How about you and me? Can we live up to Harry’s standards?
BACK2SCHOOL BASH
The annual Back2School Bash sponsored by Churches Together for Kids Ministries was held on Saturday, Aug. 6 in the former Wagener Manufacturing Building. Children, youth and parents continuously poured in for a day of excitement. Churches, businesses, and individuals are to thank for the tremendous outpouring of help, services, and encouragement to the community preparing children and youth to return to school. More than 100 volunteers, 15 churches, 14 businesses, 2 organizations and lots of individuals made this year’s Back2School Bash a huge success. More than 700 children visited 21 booths and received school supplies, health screenings, haircuts, information, balloons, and lots of fun. Students received schools supplies to start their year off, and their family received a bag of food from the Manna Station. Some of the main attractions were cosmetologists who provided hair cuts, nurses who performed health screenings, agencies that offered information and treats and the Wagener Police Department who gave away Child ID Kits. A popular station at the Back2School Bash was the balloon twisters, children enjoyed receiving a balloon twisted to their choice of animals, flowers, hats, swords, you name it and they twisted it. Cindy Blizzard, Churches Together For Kids Ministries President/CEO, stated “We want to touch our community with the love of God and be an example to our children and youth. God tells us to give, to love, and to be His hands and feet and that is exactly what occurred at the Back2School Bash. It took countless hours, many volunteers, many prayers, and funding to accomplish this community event for our children and youth. We are so blessed to have churches, businesses, ministries, and individuals who care so much for the children and youth to help provide items, monies, donations, and their time and talents for this great event. A BIG thanks to all who helped and to all who attended. None of this could have been accomplished by one, but a community coming together for our children and youth. God bless our students, parents, and schools throughout this school year and God bless the big hearts that made it possible.” IMPACT – Families on Mission was held Aug. 5-6 and was in conjunction with the Back2School Bash. Volunteers from Millbrook Baptist Church Seniors Ministry and our community united together to reach out and help bring restoration. Teams went out in the community and helped with yard work, fence repair, repaired ceilings, rebuilt a handicap ramp and set up for the Back2School Bash. It is so awesome for the Body of Christ to join together to help others. This was our first Families on Missions here in our community and we are looking forward to this becoming an annual event.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Christian Miles starts his first day of 5th grade at Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School in Wagener.
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Morgan Foster, daughter of Lester and Cathy Foster, is living the fast paced life in the world of fast-pitch travel softball. Her team, “The Fire ‘99” played in the WFC (World Fastpitch Connection) World Series at Myrtle Beach the week of Aug. 1-6 and came home with a thirdplace trophy out of 11 teams in her 12U B Division. Congratulations to Morgan and her teammates!
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NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR WAGENER
The Wagener-Salley Youth Football Team held a BBQ sandwich fundraiser on Aug. 6. Pictured above are Cooper Brown, L.J. Hook and Dallas Johnson.
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The Town of Wagener has acquired a used, 75-foot ladder truck. It arrived in midAugust. This truck can also be used to supply power to our water system should it be lost for any extended period of time.
Wagener-Salley youth football schedule:
Sept. 10 – Jamboree at HKT at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 – HKT at Wagener at 5 p.m. Sept. 24 – Wagener at Pelion at 5 p.m. Oct. 1 – Denmark at Wagener at 5 p.m. Oct. 8 – Pelion at Wagener at 5 p.m. Oct. 15 – Wagener at HKT at 5 p.m. Oct. 22 – Wagener at Denmark at 5 p.m. Wagener games will be played at the WSHS football field. Admission is $3.
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AL-ANON
another person. We react to the alcoholic’s behavior. We focus on them, what they do, where they are, how much they drink. We try to control their drinking for them. We take on the blame, guilt, and shame that really belong to the drinker. We can become as addicted to the alcoholic, as the alcoholic is to alcohol. We, too, can become ill. How will Al-Anon help me? Many who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. In Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life, to find happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. How do I find a meeting? Local meetings are Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Wagener United Methodist Church, 153 Columbia Highway, and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. at Saron Baptist Church, 352 Railroad Ave. W.
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What is alcoholism? Alcoholism is widely recognized as a disease of compulsive drinking, which can be arrested, but not cured. It is a progressive illness, which will get only worse as long as the person continues to drink. Total abstinence from drinking is the only way to arrest the disease. Alcoholism affects the entire family; indeed, everyone who has contact with the alcoholic is affected. Unfortunately, the only person who can stop the alcoholic from drinking is the alcoholic himself or herself. Who are alcoholics? They could be anyone, from all backgrounds and walks of life. Over 95 percent of alcoholics have families, friends, and jobs. They may function fairly well, but some part of their life is suffering. Their drinking causes a continuing and growing problem in their lives, and the lives they touch. How do alcoholics affect families and friends? Alcoholism is a family disease. The disease affects all those who have a relationship with a problem drinker. Those of us closest to the alcoholic suffer the most, and those who care the most can easily get caught up in the behavior of
Who are the members of Al-Anon? Al-Anon and Alateen members are people just like you and me – people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. They are parents, children, spouses, partners, brothers, sisters, other family members, friends, employers, employees, and coworkers of alcoholics. No matter what our specific experience has been we share a common bond: we feel our lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Will anyone say I’ve been there? One of the Al-Anon program’s basic principles is that of anonymity. Meetings are confidential, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.
How much is this going to cost? There are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. Most groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions. Members are asked to contribute what they can afford, so that the group can pay rent, provide literature and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. Is this a religious fellowship? Al-Anon Family Groups is a spiritual fellowship not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way.
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THING THAT STING
BY WES BOMMER
Columnist is much better than a regular flashlight. Large percentages of people believe they are allergic to bee stings because they swell. Swelling is a When people are stung or bitten by an insect, the normal reaction to an insect sting. Each of the stingautomatically call it a bee. At this time of the year, the ing insects including fire ants has a different venom threat increases from yellow jackets and bald-faced pattern so you could be allergic to one and not to the hornets. They have been relatively well-mannered others. If you believe you are allergic to insect stings, visitors to your garden throughout the summer conwhich about 1 percent of the population is, you should suming aphids and other small insects. They started contact your physician and take the appropriate with an overwintered queen and as the season goes on actions of their advice. population increases. The honeybees at this time have little to work, but By later summer, they are outgrowing the availthe fall bloom will start shortly. Beekeepers need to able natural food supply. Hunger causes them to start monitor their hive weights to assure that they have scavenging around trash receptacles; however, your enough food stores. Fall bees that are raised have a picnic looks mighty inviting. Beverage containers also different body fat content. These bees will need to live become very attractive. for approximately three months to get them through Remember these are NOT bees they are yelthe winter. Bees of the spring and summer normally low jackets and bald-faced hornets. Their stinger is live about 45 days. smooth so they can sting multiple times unlike the After the fall solstice, the queen bee lays very few honeybee who has a barbed stinger and can only sting eggs, unlike spring and summer. There is not the need once. for the queen to lay a large number of eggs during The bad boys will normally be found in a ground the winter. Bees through the fall bloom collect a varinest unlike honeybees that could be in a hive, a manety of pollens. They work not only the fall flowers, made structure or in the hollow of a tree. but also the grasses that are bloom. This provides a The best way to eliminate a nest of yellow jackdiverse protein supply to take them through the winets or bald-faced hornets is with a properly labeled ter. insecticide or dish soap and water. Gasoline and other Any honey produced in the fall is left for the bees flammables are not at all a good idea to use in elimito consume over the winter. Fall honey in the Midnating them. lands is a very poor table quality. In some areas, goldThere are some that would want the yellow jacket enrod honey is prized. In a mid-western state there are nest for brim fishing. I have been a part of this mostly two types of goldenrod that may grow in the same. as a spectator. A road flare was lit and stuck in the One taste likes butterscotch, and the other tastes like hole, causing much toxic smoke knocking out the yel- dirt. low jackets. Then the nest is either reached into with If our bees are lucky enough to come upon a deer a gloved hand or dug up quickly with a shovel, and hunters buckwheat food plot, they will make some then the nest is placed into a large trash bag. honey. Buckwheat produces nectar for the bees The adults will come to and in an effort of trying to to make honey until about noon, and the bees can escape; you will hear them as they fly into the sides of become unhappy in the afternoon when the nectar is the bag. A light shot of aerosol insecticide is applied, no longer available. Buckwheat is very dark and very the bag is sealed until the next morning then the white strong similar to a strong dark molasses. larvae are used to catch a nice mess of brim. Wes Bommer is a Master Gardener, member of I wouldn’t recommend this to the faint of heart. My Wagener Garden Club and president of Mid-State own experience has proved to me at least that an LED Beekeepers and the State Beekeepers Association.
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School is back in, and the Wagener-Salley Booster Club is also back at it! We are working hard for the money at those Friday night home games. Football games are our main source of revenue, and we could sure use your help, in many ways. Give your support the booster club and athletics of WagenerSalley High. There are many ways you can help, we are need of a few good workers for our home games, your monetary support is always welcome, to be a boostSubmitted photo er club member it is only $10, and we wont charge View of the game from the concession stand. you anything to work! Stop in at the concession stand at our next home game Friday, Sept. 2, join the booster club and find out what you can do to help. See you at the game and thanks in advance! Wagener Salley Booster Club, P.O. Box 864, Wagener SC 29164 For more information, call 206-9879.
Are you looking forward to cooler weather? We are! All the hot temperatures we have experienced this summer have slowed us down a bit and made me lazy. The kind of weather I enjoy most is the fall when the leaves turn beautiful colors and when the Women’s Well can load up the cars and do a little apple picking. Last year we went to Hendersonville, N.C., and got enough apples to cook, can and eat for many months. This year we will make another trip to Hendersonville in October. Christ Central has a new facility that is almost complete. Classrooms are spacious, equipped with all the latest technology and furnishings. This building is the beginning of a wonderful new campus for Christ Central Institute. Recently, I took a tour of this beautiful facility, and what interested me most was the kitchen. It has a commercial kitchen with all stainless steel cabinets, counter tops and appliances. This “state of the art” kitchen will be the prefect place to have canning and cooking classes. Our “Little Dresses for Africa” project was finished in August. Twenty-four little dresses were completed, boxed up and mailed to Michigan. Dorothy, Clara, Jessie, Lennie, Patricia, Susan, Janell, Janice and Eartha put some very creative touches and lots of love in their sewing of these little dresses. (Picture of the Well workers and Little Dresses) Dorothy Green celebrated her 80th birthday on Aug. 14. Her son and his wife hosted a surprise party for her at Ryan’s in Aiken. Dorothy has been a faithful volunteer and proof that age is only a number. We will be exhibiting and selling our crafts at the annual Aiken Charity Bazaar. The bazaar is going to take place at the Aiken Mall on Sept. 16 and 17. The hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. This marks our third year and hopefully our most successful. Please come by and say hello to us. With school starting back, our schedule has changed back to our regular times of Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Bible studies are at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, and corporate prayer will be on Thursdays and prayer request anytime. Until next month, be blessed.
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Little Bake Shoppe: Thank you for sweet 1st year
BY JERALD AND JOANNA HOOVER
One year ago began a journey into baking. Our lives were about to change and the future seemed a little scary. Although baking was not new to us, owning and operating a bakery was, but we had faith and trusted that God had a reason for placing us in Wagener. After much renovation and hard work, The Little Bake Shoppe opened its doors in August 2010. Grand opening was a success! Our family and staff of four were amazed that day and every day that followed just kept getting better. The word spread and more people came from all over, we love meeting new people and finding out where they’re from. We made some changes, tweeked a few things, and in March we added deli sandwiches to the menu. Our staff has made a few changes, also. Jan Herschberger, who came all the way from Illinois, worked full time baking doughnuts, bread, and, well, just about anything! She decided it was time to move back home to family, she was a great asset to the bakery and we’ll miss her. Meghan Mast worked part time, she will be starting college. Meghan’s bright smiles and cheery attitude were also a great asset to the bakery. We wish her the best at college. Amber Hoover is now a full timer, she is a hard worker and a great baker! Our newest young lady is Veronica, she is quickly learning the ropes and fits right in to our Little Bake Shoppe Family, welcome! So, as we embark into our second year, we have to say how much we appreciate the faithful customers we have. Without you, our little bakery could not thrive. We thank you for your care and concern at how we are doing, one man said, “The lights are still on, so y’all must be doin good.” And we are! God has surely blessed this bakery and hopefully everyone who has come through our doors has been blessed. We look forward to serving you this next year. Our customer appreciation day will be held Friday, Sept. 9, free items, door priz-
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PRISONER’S PRAYER
I think a lot most of the time, while sitting in my cell Wondering how my life would be if I wasn’t in this makeshift hell Often I think of the things I did, memories running through my head BRIAN Wishing I WATTS would have done things different, inside my soul I feel dead I pray to God every day to help me do my time Reading God’s words, writing letters, try to keep happy thoughts in my mind I know when I get out, I’ll try to keep God by my side He will help me with my every day life, I’ll no longer have to hide I know one day as time goes by prison will be in my past I’ll have to make new friends, keep on praying, not live life so fast I’ll get a good job, help my family, try to do things right Not forget how God helped me get through my prison nights I know in my heart with God on my side, He’ll keep me on track I’ll keep reading His words and praying, never have to look back I hope these words will help someone, I call it a Prisoner’s Prayer God gave me the words to write, I write them because I care. Brian is a miracle! He has recovered from more than 20 years of abusing and being heavily addicted to several kinds of drugs and alcohol. God literally “showed him the light” on Oct. 31, 2007. If you are interested in contacting Brian, his e-mail address is finallysober2000@ yahoo.com.
THE PRAYER OF FAITH
Recently, at Berlin Baptist Church, where I serve as Transition Pastor, we faced a tremendous challenge to our faith in God. It began with God leading me to believe Him for something that in the flesh did not make sense. Isn’t that the way God works when He is about to make Himself known in a mighty way? One thing I know is that when a believer puts his faith in God, God is declaring He is responsible for the outcome. Our responsibility is to obey Him for His glory. “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” DR. TOMMY (Hebrews 11:6) HUDDLESTON It has been a long hot summer in our area. Blazing heat and lack of sufficient rain had taken its toll. This dilemma brought believers to their knees in prayer. We became desperate for God to do something. So much of our praying is asking God to do something on our behalf, yet we often fall short due to selfish motives instead of really wanting God. Desperate people come to the point where it’s not about them, but it’s all about God and His glory. This night God not only heard the voice of His people, but He also responded to the faith in their hearts. Faith does require action. The Bible is filled with people who put their faith into action and even today, there is a faithful remnant in churches across the
world. I value the impact of faith in God and my spiritual obligation to obey Him. On this particular Sunday night, with no expectation of rain in the forecast, we found ourselves humbled before God in believing prayer. Our community was desperate for God and for what only He could do. Prior to the service, in my spirit, I sensed God leading me to do something that just did not make any sense. With an opened umbrella in my hands, faith in my heart, and the eyes of the church on the umbrella, I walked down the aisle of the sanctuary. God was going to teach us a great lesson in faith. Someone said, “Don’t you know its bad luck to open an umbrella indoors?” However, biblically, believers do not live by luck but by faith in a Holy God. He is in control of everything. The point of the opened umbrella was to emphasize that if we pray for rain we should expect it to rain. And rain it did! For the next three days we really needed our umbrellas. It is said, “God may be tardy, but He is never late.” He will accomplish His purposes in His time and bring glory to Himself. How desperate are you for God? Do you want to bless God? Then trust Him unconditionally. He can be trusted! The next time you pray for rain, expect to get wet! The next time you are really desperate for God, open your heart, trust Him in faith and expect to experience God in an exciting way! Dr. Tommy Huddleston is transitional pastor of Berlin Baptist Church, located on Crossthorn Road. Dr. Huddleston can be reached via e-mail at twhuddleston@hotmail.com or at the church office at (803) 564-6308.
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BAGGING THEIR BUCKS
Kyle Clarke, of Wagener (and USC Salkehatchie), bags his first buck on “Addy Island” near Gilbert. Kyle’s buck in full velvet was 9 points and 184 pounds.
Gaige Starnes got a 6-point, 140-pound buck the first time his parents let him try to shoot at a deer. Needless to say he was ecstatic! Gaige just turned 9 in July.
Trent Rushton – FFA president and entrepreneur
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This summer Trent Rushton opened Trent’s Produce. Since football and FFA have him pretty busy, he hasn’t been able to open the last few weekends, but look for winter vegetables coming after football season ends. Trent wears many hats (or uniforms) as Wagener Salley’s #55 on the field – a 4-year starter, plus you will also see that he has a blue jacket and a bright future as president of Wagener-Salley’s FFA Chapter. Trent’s mom, Carolyn Rushton says that Trent has always had a businessperson’s work ethic, even at a young age. “Trent has farming and agriculture in his blood as both of his grandfathers, James Toole and James Rushton, were both heavy into planting, farming and raising livestock. Trent got his real interest at about age 10 when his Papa gave him a litter of baby pigs to raise and sell, seeing them grow and returning a profit, that just fueled him. When he was 12, he would be at the Springfield Stockyard standing between grown men authorizing the sale of his or bidding to buy more hogs as if he were an adult,” said this proud mama. Trent has raised and sold pigs for over 3 years. However, he is currently out of the pig business, for now. This area is blessed to have young men, like Trent who want to work and understand that initiative and determination will make you a success.
Hunting season is in full force! On Monday, Aug. 15, Butch Jackson of Salley, started the season off with a “bang” with a 13-point, 185-pound buck.
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