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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
covering wagener and eastern aiken county
Sister of murdered girl to speak at FBC
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Dawn Smith Jordan will be in concert at First Baptist Church Wagener on Sunday, July 17. Dawn ministers through music, testimony and humor and sings from a heart of faithfulness and forgiveness. Twenty-six years ago, Dawn’s 17-yearold sister, Shari Smith, was kidnapped and murdered after her high school graduation in Columbia. Those of you who lived here at the time will remember the tragic stories in the news and the massive search for her killer, one of the largest manhunts in South Carolina history. Dawn held on to her deep-rooted faith in God’s sovereignty through the life-long journey from her sister’s tragic death, to later going from being a pastor’s wife to a single mother and then to losing her mother
to cancer. “The more we learn to acknowledge God for who He is in the midst of life’s every-changing and challenging circumstances,” Dawn claims, “the easier it becomes to trust Him.” In 1989, Dawn received a letter from Larry Gene Bell, the man who killed her sister, asking Dawn to forgive him for what he had done. He had come DAWN SMITH JORDAN to know Christ while on Death Row. In her ministry, Dawn shares how God brought her to understand that true healing cannot take place apart from the supernatural act of forgiveness in our own lives. Later she learned
to not only forgive the murderer but to also choose forgiveness as a path to healing and wholeness each day. Dawn told Just Between Us magazine, “When we choose to stand on the truth of God’s Word instead of the shifting sand of our life’s circumstances, we will actually ‘flesh out’ those truths, but it is a choice that we have to make. Fear or faith. Sink or stand. I don’t want to be found still singing my ‘Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song’ 20 years from now. ... The Lord can and will take the brokenness of our lives if we will simply be willing to open our hands and give them to Him. And then we will be amazed at what He has done with them.” As a vocalist/worship leader, Dawn has shared the platform with many of today’s
Please see SPEAKER, page 23
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
Wagener native named Deputy Coroner of Year
By AMY BANTON Staff writer
Chief Deputy Coroner Darryl Ables with the Aiken County Coroner’s Office received state recognition for the hard work and commitment he’s put forth in his job. Ables was selected Deputy Coroner of the Year for the state of South Carolina and was awarded at the Annual Coroner’s Training Conference in Pawleys Island on Wednesday. Ables said he was surprised he was chosen for the award and said the fact that he was even considered among more than 200 other deputy coroners from around the state was overwhelming. “(I’m) just honored,” he said. “There are so many deputy coroners in this state who do an outstanding job for their respective agencies. They were equally as well deserving as I was.” Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton nominated Ables for the award, citing that since he joined his office in 1999, the case load has doubled and Ables has diligently taken on that challenge.
his career almost 27 years ago as a dispatcher with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. He later became a road patrol officer and left the Sheriff’s Office in 1999 as a criminal investigator to join the Coroner’s Office, Carlton said. Ables said he wanted to advance his law enforcement career, and, when the opportunity at the Coroner’s Office became available to him, he took it. Carlton said that in Ables’ 12 years with the Coroner’s Office, he has conducted or supervised the investigation of almost 4,000 deaths in Aiken County. According to Ables, his main job is to document the cause and manner of a death Submitted photo when it occurs, but there are other duties of Aiken County Chief Deputy Coroner Dar- the job which includes working closely with ryl Ables was recently selected as South families who have lost a loved one. He said he always hopes that he offers each family Carolina Deputy Coroner of the Year. some sense of closure and peace; helping “We’re just proud of Darryl,” Carlton said, them deal with a loss is his main focus. adding that Ables is his right-hand man and Ables is also responsible for the training someone he can trust to do a great job. “I’m and development of other deputy coroners, proud of his accomplishments and proud of Carlton said. his hard work. I can always depend on him.” Ables, who was raised in Wagener, began Please see DEPUTY CORONER, page 23
• Tornadoes Leave Dozens Dead in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee. • Devastating 198 mph tornado tore a path a mile wide and six miles long straight through Joplin, Mo. • Tornadoes devastated the South in a massive storm system that killed at least 377 people across 7 states. • An unbelievable tornado outbreak occurred in the areas east of the MAYOR MIKE Blue Ridge Mountains MILLER yesterday. Preliminary government estimates say that there were more tornadoes in a single day than ever recorded in history. These are headlines and articles you may have seen from various news agencies from across the United States since March. To date, South Carolina has been spared the devastation experienced by many other states, but that could easily change at any time, and we must be prepared. Early warning systems have proven effective in saving many lives, but at present we do not have an adequate system in Wagener to alert our citizens. There is a warning system in place and available to all citizens of Aiken County. Emergency Management Services of Aiken County has in operation the Code Red weather warning system which is designed to alert those in areas of impending severe weather. They, in cooperation with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, Aiken County 211 Help Line and the Town of Wagener, will sponsor a training and enrollment opportunity for those interested to take advantage of this free service. This meeting will be held Thursday, July 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wagener Town Hall, and everyone is invited. Again, the service is provided free by the Emergency Management Services of Aiken
Please see MAYOR, page 23
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Riding around in style – the style of the ’60s
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. and picking up their books and papers that had flown out as Pony galloped down the road. Grandmama told Mama that she and Uncle George were afraid that Aunt Pearl would be dead when they finally caught up with them. However, a man seeing the run away horse and buggy had managed to stop Pony, and Aunt Pearl was safe. Aunt Pearl was the youngest, and she was spoiled. I can remember back 50 years ago when Saturday afternoon was the big day in Wagener, and gas was 25 cents a gallon. After all of the Saturday chores were done, people would flock to town to shop and catch up on the news. I have heard Mama say many times “there are so many people in town, that you can’t stir them with a stick.” Pa Fred was dead by this time, and Grandmama Leila lived in our yard in a little house. She had a stroke when she was 49 years old and was confined to a wheelchair. Mama took Grandmama to ride during the week; however, on Saturday, Mama would park in front of one of the stores in town, and Grandmama could watch the people as they walked past. Many would recognize Grandmama and would sit in the car and talk with her. People would arrive in all types of transportation. I have seen a mule drawn wagon with people sitting in chairs in the back of the wagon, a pickup truck with people sitting in chairs placed in the bed of the truck. Some cars would be packed with seven or eight people like a can of sardines. When the car doors opened, the passengers would begin to unfold as they exited the car. There were no seat belts, baby seats, or air bags. Many hitched a ride with whomever drove by first. There were few fancy or new cars; people were just glad to get to town the best way they could. The stores stayed open late and people visited back and forth from store to store. Fifty years, and it seems almost like yesterday. Times have certainly changed. I can remember when my buddies and I rode all Sunday afternoon on 25-cents worth of gas in Daddy’s old ’55 two-door Chevy that had a dent on every fender and one on the hood. This is the same car that he drove bird hunting until he got the Bronco. My friends and I thought we were riding in style. Actually we didn’t care about style, just as long as we were riding. My head is full of memories; all of the good times that I had with my friends. Good memories, shared memories.
than not are centered on Mama’s memories, family memories. This past week, Mama and I were talking about modes of transportation. Mama’s father was Fred Lybrand; he had three brothers and four sisters. Pa Fred’s family lived in New Holland just across the road from where New Ride in Style Holland Baptist Church Transportation is a must today. You must is today. His sister either own an automobile or be on good Cora married Mike terms with someone who does own one. LEMYRA Smith from Batesburg, And various modes of transportation are YOUNG and according to famas numerous as the fingers on both hands. ily lore, Uncle Mike rode his horse from If you have the money or better yet, good Batesburg to court Aunt Cora. I can image credit you can “ride in style.” It is truly that all of their courting was on the front amazing all of the bells and whistles that porch or in the living room. I doubt if they can be found on vehicles today. I was real went very far riding double on the horse or impressed when my last car had heated seats; however, I recently learned that heat- walking. I asked Mama if she knew what mode of transportation that Pa Fred used ed seats are nearly as old as dirt. A person that will remain anonymous bought a truck when courting Grandmama. Mama said that she thought it was horse and buggy or that is equipped with heated and cooled horse and wagon. seats, separate air conditioner controls for Another buggy story that Mama tells the driver and the passenger, seat posiis about Grandmama Leila; Grandmama tion memory for the driver, and a lot more was a Cofer before she married Pa Fred. equipment that I can’t remember. I got my She had two brothers, Owen and George, driver’s license in 1960 when I was 14 years old. I drove both Mama and Daddy’s and one sister, Pearl. Grandmama grew up in the Bethcar community and attended cars and neither one of them had an air school in Wagener. Grandmama, Aunt conditioner or automatic windows. If you Pearl, and Uncle George rode to school in got hot, you rolled down all of the wina buggy pulled by their horse named Pony. dows and positioned the wing windows to blow air in your face. This did little to cool One day on the way to school, the three you off, for the air blowing on you was hot. children saw a large piece of paper in the By the time you arrived at your destination, road. Knowing that Pony might be frightyou were sweated down, clothes wrinkled, ened by the paper, Grandmama and Uncle hair blown in all directions, and beaten to George got out of the buggy for one of death by hot air. You felt lucky to have a them to hold the reins and the other to get car that had four good tires and a heater the paper. They tried to get Aunt Pearl out much less an air conditioner. You really felt of the buggy, and she refused to budge. All lucky if the car had a radio ... that worked. of a sudden Pony shied and took off runMama and I ride most every afternoon; ning with Aunt Pearl in the buggy screamwe usually don’t have a destination; we just ing and crying. Grandmama and Uncle ride and talk. Our conversations more often George went running after them crying
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WAGENER WOMEN’S WELL
Welcome, Wayde!
There are many good things happening in Wagener this summer. The things are not really things per se, but it is people doing them. It is about people giving and sharing of their talents, time, money, and experience to help others. In our recent Bible study, I was reminded, “love is an action word.” We cannot say we care without showing it. One such church did just that. Instead of praying and taking up a collection to send to the people in Alabama for tornado relief, they decided to send themselves. (Love in Action) The adult Bible study class at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church left on Monday, June 20 for Pratt City, Ala., to assist the tornado victims. They took two vehicles packed with supplies suggested by Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Pratt City – along with many Zion Hill willing workers. Willette, who participates in our Bible studies and who has a heart for God’s word, introduced us what was going on at Zion Hill. The Women’s Well were privileged to do our small part to support Zion Hill by collecting supplies and money to help fund their trip. This is what it is all about – love your neighbor as yourselves. Another group making plans to go Alabama is Christ Central Summer Youth Intern program. If you cannot go yourself, help support those who are going. Chad would welcome any assistance with the mission trip. Get involved and show you care. I am sure others in the community are doing similar acts of kindness. Wagener may be a small community but we have a big heart for those in need. If you are going or have gone on mission trips this summer, we thank you and want to support you with our prayers and gifts. Last month I sent out a plea for “gourds” for a girls painting
class. Thanks to Bill Collum and another donor, we had a gourd for each girl. Emily, Elizabeth, Red, LaLa and Nye started painting their gourds last Wednesday. When they are finished painting them, I am sure they will be individual works of art. Already I can see much talent in their hand drawn plans. Pictures will be available upon completion. As a reminder, we are having a Bible study on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., corporate prayer on Thursdays at 1 p.m., and girls painting and sewing classes on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. The Women’s Well is a gathering place for women of all ages, races and cultures. All women are welcomed. If you have any questions, call me, Dianne, at (803) 606-1780. Until next month, show love to your neighbor and be blessed.
Spencer and Annie Flowers Carver of Norway are proud to announce the birth of their son, Spencer Wayde Carver. Wayde was born May 20, 2011, at 4:19 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 20¼ inches long. Grandparents are Steve and Britta Carver of Wagener and Tommy and Cindy Flowers of Blackville. Great-grandparents are Bobby and Barbara Poole of Salley, C.D. and Virginia Tillison of Martinez, GA, and Rhett and Grace Dyches of Blackville. Great-greatgrandmother is Ola Mae Hutto of Hilda.
Robert Bravo, Candice Jones wed
Candice Christina Jones of Wagener and Robert Steven Bravo of Wagener were married Saturday, June 11, 2011, at 5:30, in The Victorian Wedding Chapel. The bride was given in marriage by Chip Jones. The Rev. Jerry Tindall officiated. The bride is a daughter of Jennifer and Chip Jones of Wagener. The bridegroom is a son of Steve and Donna Swan of Windsor.
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Independence Day 2011
By JIM WEST
Several times in my life I didn’t think I would live to see July 4, 2011. Past events that come to mind are family reunions, parades, speeches and the Declaration of Independence. Other memories of the tremendous sacrifices by U.S. soldiers and airmen force me to consider our independence celebration this July 4, 2011. As I go about my everyday activities, I speak with veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Desert Storm, Desert Shield and our three current wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya. Without fail, our veterans speak kindly of our country, but it seems that I am detecting some other message behind their eyes, as I speak with them. The message I am hearing, loudly and clearly, is that these veterans feel that most Americans are largely out of touch with the tragedies these wars are ravaging. We send our volunteers – yes, I said volunteers – to suffer and die on our behalf. We celebrate them as heroes, and console ourselves by their self-sacrifice. We realize that most of us will not fight any battles ourselves unless the Taliban comes to Aiken County, and probably not even then! We congratulate ourselves for being intelligent enough not to volunteer, and pat ourselves on the back for being able to convince our children not to join up either! Then we go on about our business, satisfied that we are real patriots, or that we only face imaginary dangers. The terrorists are blowing people and towns up somewhere else – not here in my hometown! All the fighting is across the big pond – I can go right on living the same lifestyle I always have. We don’t lose any sleep over the unfortunate men and women who are busy pursuing the enemy, often unto death, leaving behind grieving families who will suffer eternally from a pain that will never go away. My wife says she has learned from her own personal experience that when a family member goes to war, the entire family goes to war, lives that war, and will be marked by that experience forever, and she is right. This message is very evident to me, as I look into the eyes of the veterans I am privileged to speak with. At work we have a picture display of veterans. The pictures have been donated by family members of these patriots. Many of the men and women pictured have defended our freedoms and come back home to live long and productive lives; some have passed on. I often look at these pictures of young men and women, who have defended this country and helped make it great. Some of these people were involved in World War II. Some of them were trapped in Belgium during the “Battle of the Bulge.” It seems that some of the U.S. Army units had pushed forward much faster than those
on each side of them, and a tremendous bulge outward occurred on the front lines. The German Army surrounded the bulged out units, and the German commander sent a message to the American Commander asking if he wished to surrender. The American General, knowing he was surrounded, walked among his troops, (mostly 18-24 years old) and looked into their frozen faces and at their frozen feet. He then sent a return message to the German Commander. His reply was “nuts.” Those young American soldiers refused to surrender and went on to win the “Battle of the Bulge,” with the help of other U.S. military units. Those frozen young Americans decided that even though death was staring them in the face they absolutely would not surrender. Today we, as Americans, are faced with many, many obstacles. What I am hearing from many veterans, military retirees, and mothers of fallen soldiers is “nuts.” You’re telling me these are manmade problems and we can’t solve them!? I must confess, I am in total agreement with them! Until we rid ourselves of senators, congressman, governors and other political figures who want to do everything but the jobs we have elected them to do, and who refuse to come up with and vote for positive solutions to our problems, we will all be forced to surrender. Those 18- to 24-year-old soldiers in Belgium, in 1943, decided there was only one way they were going back home and it was by doing whatever was necessary to get started and win the battle! Our battle regarding the deficit and spending in America are no different. These problems require undivided attention from our elected political leaders, and positive and practical changes if we are to win the battle. There is only one way to solve our problems – face up to the enemy and apply simple solutions that all Americans can understand and apply in their everyday lives, and get on with winning the battle for a positive and bright future in America. By the way, I believe I just saw someone who reminds me of Paul Revere. He walked into our store, looked me straight in the eye and said, “you can help solve these problems – just get on with it.” Let’s all take the opportunity this Fourth of July to thank a soldier for all the freedoms we enjoy. Let’s follow the lead of our local VFW Post 6304 and their Ladies’ Auxiliary, both of whom continue to offer support to all our veterans and their families. Our VFW Post holds a monthly meeting and meal offering good food and fellowship for our area veterans and our Ladies’ Auxiliary continues to raise money and offer their support to our military families. God bless you, and God bless America.
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MISSIONS GROUPS SERVE IN WAGENER
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As many of you know we, at the Nancy Bonnette Library, are anxiously waiting for our library’s expansion. Since the expansion was planned to start in early summer we were not included in the Summer Reading Program activities. However, construction has been delayed, and we have time to bring some summer fun to our Wagener children. Come join us on Thursday, June 30 at 2 p.m. for Summer Splash. The Wagener Fire Department will show us how to have fun in the water.
On Thursday, July 7 at 2 p.m., find out the real story on Little Red Riding Hood and that shady character, the Big Bad Wolf. Refreshments will be served. Mark your calendars for these events and come join us!
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HOMESCHOOL NOTES
By MANDI Y. GREEN
The reasons to homeschool are as varied as the families that do it. Many choose it for health reasons, some because their child is being bullied; others chose it because their child has a learning disability and needs oneon-one instruction. The reasons can go on and on. If you ask 100 different parents why they homeschool, you will probably get 100 different answers. But the common thread that weaves through each story for most is the welfare of their children. Our homeschooling story is no different. The well-being of our children is front and center of why we choose to homeschool at this time. Our homeschool journey began for a couple of reasons, but continues because of one. Now, bear with me. This may get a little “preachy,” but it is an honest attempt to explain our reason to homeschool our children. If I had to be truthful, I knew I was supposed to homeschool from the beginning. There was always this nagging that I dismissed as either paranoia or selfishness. Looking back, I now recognize it as the gentle nudging from the Lord, but I chose not to listen. My oldest son was blessed with wonderful 4K and 5K teachers in public school. Both were true women of virtue with a deep and genuine love for children. My son grew so much under their instruction. But I could not explain away this feeling that we were supposed to be doing it differently. I kept dismissing it until one day homeschooling was no longer an option but a necessity. In 2006, our family was thrown into the trenches of a fierce, spiritual war. Our middle
son had died tragically in an accident, and, in a matter of minutes, our world came crumbling around us. Looking back, I can see the Lord’s hand guiding us through it all, but at that time, I began to question every decision I had made concerning my children. It was a struggle to be separated from my kids. I felt an enormous responsibility to protect them. It was a torment to send my oldest son to public school each day. If this was the right thing to do, then why was I so apprehensive and troubled dropping my child off each morning at his class? I not only worried about his physical safety while he was away from me, but I was soon burdened with the realization that so many people do not hold the same beliefs, morals and expectations that our family values, therefore jeopardizing my son’s spiritual safety. That burden became too much to bear. I could no longer make excuses or justify why I should not homeschool. I know the Lord orchestrated each moment of our lives and my child’s formal education to reassure me that homeschooling was our calling. What about you? Do you feel as if homeschool would be beneficial for your family? What experiences have you or your child encountered that validates the nudge to homeschool? Have you dismissed those urges because of fear of acceptance or written them off as parental over protection? The excuses to not homeschool will always outweigh the reasons to do it. Whatever the reason, whether it’s discipline problems, learning issues or biblical convictions, follow your heart. You don’t need a list of reasons to homeschool. You only need one – the right one.
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Thomas Vine, a fifth-grader at Millbrook Elementary, stands with Joe Lewis of Savannah River Banking Company. With the approval of Principal Huff, the company presented a Citizenship Award to an outstanding and well-deserving third-, fourth- and fifth-grade student. Each child was given an engraved plaque along with a $150 gift card to Books-A-Million so they could continue their summer reading. Thomas is the son of Bobby and Kim Vine of Aiken and the grandson of Laverne Gunter and Brenda Gunter of Wagener.
It hasn’t always been that people have had a choice as to who cleans, x-rays, and drills holes in their teeth. The world of dentistry has improved by leaps and bounds in the past few decades, and now your dentist can be a friend and ally for you and your gorgeous smile. Choosing a dentist who is right for you should be based on more than just how many questions they ask you while their hand is in your mouth. A good place to start on your hunt for a quality dentist is location. Accessibility is very important when searching for a person you will be seeing (hopefully!) on a semi-annual basis. It is a good idea to look for a dentist who is located in close proximity to your home or office and that you feel comfortable commuting to their office. In addition to location, their hours of operation must fit in with your schedule. The specifics for finding the right dentist to suit your special dental or health needs will vary from patient to patient and should be addressed individually with your dentist prior to your first appointment. Professionalism will be a top priority to a quality dentist, so don’t be afraid to ask about their policies and procedures concerning patients with phobias or other dental difficulties. If you have dental insurance, your first priority should be to check to see if your potential dentist accepts your plan. Dental insurance and co-pays will function differently across the board, so it is important to discuss payment matters up front, before you schedule your first appointment. The first appointment with a new dentist should be a trial run. Personality is a huge contender in who you end up saying “aaah” for, so if you don’t feel comfortable after the first appointment, start looking for someone else. This includes the staff at the office as well, from the dental hygienists to the administrative assistants. Your dentist’s office should be a place where you feel safe and well taken care of, so don’t underestimate the importance of friendly and helpful service across the board. Don’t sell your pearly whites short. Choose a dentist who makes you smile today.
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WAGENER-SALLEY BEAUTY PAGEANT
• Miss Sophomore – Ansley Adams Runner-up – Jenna Starnes • Mr. Wagener Salley – Rodriquez Dunbar Runner-up – Damon Pough Information on Miss Freshman and runner-up was not available.
• Miss Wagener Salley – Bailey Gantt • Miss Senior – Chessa Crosby Runner-up – Eden Wells • Miss Junior – Whitney Tindall Runner-up – Stephanie Fields
Roy Warner Park to host Dixie Youth Ozone Tournament
Come out to Roy Warner Park for the District 6 Ozone’s Dixie Youth Baseball Tournament. The first game will be Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. with a doubleheader on Friday to determine the winner. Friday’s game also begins at 7 p.m.
Our Tyler Brothers Ozone team will go up against a team from Graniteville; the winner will go on to compete in the Dixie Youth State Tournament on July 23 in Sumter. Come out and cheer our Ozone Boys to a victory! Admission will be $6 for adults, $3 for ages 6 to 12, and 5 and younger are free. All monies go back in to cover the cost of umpires, tournament trophies and champion T-shirts!
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GARDEN CLUB’S SUMMER EVENTS
By MICKI POTTER Wagener Garden Club vice president
MAY NOTES
By NANCY BOMMER Wagener Garden Club president
It’s summertime! The Wagener Garden Club does not hold regular meetings during the summer. We are still hard at work though. We started the summer off with a celebration. New officers were installed for The Garden Club of South Carolina Inc. in April. The home garden club for the new president, Maide Dantzler – Potpourri Garden Club, hosted a Tea Social on June 5. Four of our club members attended: Nancy Bommer, president; Susanne Bishop, past president; Nancy Ballew, past president; and Micki Potter, vice president. It was a beautiful event. Congratulations and welcome to Mrs. Dantzler. National Garden Club Week was June 5-11. We celebrated in several ways. First, Mayor Mike Miller made an official proclamation that recognized National Garden Club Week. Thank you! Ballew placed a floral display at Town Hall. These were locally grown flowers. Bommer and Bishop placed a display of
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gardening books at the Nancy Bonnette Library. And, finally, Wes Bommer held a clinic at the Wagener Pavilion teaching about honey bees and their food connection. There are many events planned for this summer. Our primary task, however, will be to keep the flower beds around town looking beautiful. Happy and safe summer gardening!
Editor’s note: This column was omitted from the May issue of Wagener Monthly. Thanks to all who supported our recent plant sale and our sale of Vidalia onions. This will be an annual event for the garden club. Several members attended the yearly convention of the Garden Club of South Carolina held in Columbia on April 28-30 where several awards were present to the Wagener Garden Club for projects they are doing throughout the Town of Wagener. The awards received are as follows: • The Garden Club of South Carolina Special Award – About Sam Smith Silver Crescent Award (Honorable Mention) • State Certificate of Merit (Daffodils) – 3rd Place • Civic Beautification Award (Daffodils) – 2nd Place • Instructions and DVD on Mass Planting of Daffodils – 1st Place $25.00 Award • Community Service Award (Individual – Sam Smith) – (Honorable Mention) • Community Service Award (Club – Daffodils) – (Honorable Mention)
• Container Gardening Service Award (Daffodils) – (Honorable Mention) • Historic Preservation Award – Wagener Cemetery – 1st Place $25.00 Award • South Atlantic Region Award 1st Place $25.00 Award • Publication Award (South Carolina Gardener Award) – (Certificate of Merit) • Wildflower Photos submitted by Wes Bommer (due March 1, 2011) (2nd Place) • Publicity Press Book Award – (Honorable Mention) • Presidential Service Award for Exceptional Participation in “Golden Days” project The Wagener Garden Club held its monthly meeting on May 3. A program titled “A Flower for All Seasons – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” was presented by members of the garden club who shared photos of special plants in their gardens. Also, at this meeting officers for 2011-13 were installed. The new officers are Nancy Bommer, president; Micki Potter, vicepresident; Vernelle Casey, secretary; and, Dianne Keadle, treasurer. Trash along Highway 302 in conjunction with Adopt-A-Highway was completed on Tuesday, March 10. We appreciate the fact that the littering seems to have decreased since the Wagener Garden Club started this project, and we thank you for caring about your community and highways and for the continued contributions toward the maintenance of the Wagener Cemetery.
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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.
AL-ANON
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. bers 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.
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.
Do I have to say anything meetings? Is this a religious fellowship?
It is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings, specifically for newcomers. Members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings. 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.
How do I find a meeting?
How do alcoholics affect families and friends?
Al-Anon may be listed in the white pages of your phone directory. Cities with local information services are listed on our website. Many of those listed post meeting information on their websites. For meeting information, call 1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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.
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
Who are the members of Al-Anon and Alateen?
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
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. Mem-
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 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. For local information, contact Nancy B. at (803) 564-6487. Local meetings are Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Wagener United Methodist Church, 153 Columbia Highway.
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District 86 moves east
Wagener, Perry and Salley slated to get new state representative
S.C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
the government restructuring reform bills that have been held up in the Senate. A reminder – I post updates daily on Facebook, so connect with me there on the TaylorSCHouse page for ‘Breaking Legislative News’. percent of their value.
The S.C. House of Representatives has completed hearings on new boundaries for State House districts. It is all part of the once-a-decade redistricting that is required after each census. The 15 percent population growth in the state means each State House District gets more people and boundaries are adjusted. The final plan has House District 86 shifting east to include the entire Wagener, Perry REP. BILL and Salley precincts. TAYLOR Much of that area is currently served by Rep. Kit Spires (R-Pelion). After the 2000 census, the Salley and Perry voting precincts, along with the eastern half the Wagener precinct was moved to House District 96 which is mostly in Lexington County. The new plan reunites the entire southeast corner of Aiken County with Aiken County. A major consideration in drawing new district lines is uniting areas of community interest. I have heard from many individuals in the Wagener area that they want to be part of Aiken County in their representation at the State House. In fact, some labeled their desires with the slogan ‘Reuniting a House Divided’ – bringing together under one state representative the Wagener precinct which has been split between two county legislative delegations. The redistricting plan will soon receive full approval from the legislature and then the entire state-wide redistricting plan will be reviewed by the Federal Justice Department as required by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which outlaws discriminating voting practices. Additionally, it is likely that the plan will be the target of the customary lawsuits later this year. After those hurdles, the new district lines will take effect for the primary and general elections of 2012. I look forward to serving the entire Wagener, Perry and Salley area. Here’s the proposed map for House District 86: http://redistricting.schouse.gov/ FilesSubmittedJune72011/HouseDistrictMaps/HD-086.tif
School choice bill dies
The debate on school choice was a non-starter this year. Opponents, nearly all Democrats and a few Republicans, maneuvered to kill the bill only minutes after it was introduced on the House floor. The initiative would have allowed state tax credits to donors who finance K-12 scholarships for low income students to attend non-public schools. With so much support, another version of the bill will likely be introduced next year.
House of Representatives’ accomplishments
The House Republican Caucus celebrated the completion of its ambitious 2011 agenda as the S.C. House adjourned its regular session June 2. The House GOP agenda focused on creating jobs, improving education, transparency and government reform, new pro-life protections, limiting government power, and illegal immigration reform. Because of the Republicans’ effectiveness – other important legislation made it through the House – items like Voter ID, Tort Reform, the Repeal Amendment, and others. There were 20 additional pieces of legislation under those topics passed in the 19-week session.
Budgeting for public education
I recently reported some encouraging news to the Aiken County School Board. The current Base Student Funding Rate (money coming from the state) is going to substantially increase. It is currently $1,618 per student. When the Conference Committee settles differences in the House and Senate versions of the budget, it’s likely that Base Student Funding will increase to about $1,900 per student next year – that would be an increase of more than 17 percent! That means the Aiken County public schools would get an additional $6.7 million over this year.
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Lawsuit abuse reform passes
Both the House and Senate passed a comprehensive tort reform bill that will make S.C. more business-friendly and create more jobs. The bill includes a cap on punitive damages modeled after the state of Florida’s law.
Meghan Mast of New Holland, with Rep. Bill Taylor, got to visit the Capitol recently and viewed the inner-workings of the legislature.
the sales tax collection exemption it sought from the legislature took effect when Gov. Haley let it become law without her signature. The new law says Amazon will start collecting sales tax from S.C. online shoppers in 2016.
Me and my shadow
It was a delight to be shadowed at the State House recently by Meghan Mast, of New Holland. Megan just graduated from high school (she’s a home schooler). During her day at the Capitol, Meghan got to view the inner-workings of the legislature.
House OKs ‘Arizona-style’ immigration bill
The S.C. House approved changes to its illegal immigration law, requiring law enforcement inside our state to discern an immigrant’s legal status if detained. If a law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion that a person stopped, detained, or arrested is an illegal immigrant, the officer or his agency must verify the person’s residency. The bill also makes it unlawful for an illegal immigrant to ask for work or attempt to ask for work. A House amendment added to the bill makes it easier for the state to prosecute businesses that violate the 2008 Illegal Immigration reforms.
State House to the school house
Near the end of the school year I visited Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School and met with all the third grade classes. Great kids with lots of questions! State government is part of their third grade curriculum; however, it’s rare that any elementary school in my House District visits the Capitol. Therefore, I have initiated a program to bring the State House to them. Equipped with the video presentation they would see on their State House tour, I tell them about state government and answer their many questions. Next school year I will offer to visit all the elementary schools in this House district.
Saving Aiken County big bucks
Under a bill passed by the House and Senate, Aiken County’s Magistrate Judges districts are redrawn and consolidated. The number of Magistrates will be reduced from nine to six or seven which could save Aiken County government as much as $400,000 a year. The bill was initiated by Senators Massey and Ryberg. It is awaiting the governor’s signature.
Legislative update
‘Point of Sale’ tax reform
This legislation is intended to help stimulate the slumping home sale market. Real estate agents have argued ‘point of sale’ tax has scuttled real estate sales after buyers learned of their new, higher tax bills, making SC property more expensive than neighboring states. The compromise only affects commercial properties, rental, second homes and other properties taxed at 6
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Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
Online retailer Amazon has ramped up its recruiting efforts to hire employees for its new Lexington County distribution center that will create 2,000 jobs. The company has posted online hundreds of job openings which will include medical and dental coverage for workers and other employee benefits. Amazon resumed its project after
The South Carolina Legislature is wrapping up the legislative year with a Special Session. We are finalizing the state budget, dealing with the expected budget vetoes from the governor and approving the plan for redistricting state house, senate and congressional districts. Hopefully, we will also have the opportunity to vote on
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WAGENER-SALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Sylvia Settles Valedictorian Tabitha Corley Salutatorian
* denotes honor graduates
Quantasia Ables
Dante Bowens
Carolyn Brown
Deidre Brown
Ethan Busbee
Corey Clayton
Jaleel Corley
Shyekia Corley
Chessa Crosby*
Devon Davenport
Shawnquaria Davenport
Tacita Davis
Brandon Dickson
Kyle Farr
India Faust
Amber Fulmer
Kinsey Fulmer*
Michael Furtick
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Bailey Gantt
Amy Niccole Hall
Taylor Harvey*
Kendersha Hayward
Shane Hutto*
Sandy Jackson
Briana Jacobs
Keondra James
La’Debra Johnson
Equasha Kenner*
Ryan Palmatier*
Victoria Paloma
Davontay Pontoo*
Daniel Porter
Miles Quattlebaum
Thomas Quattlebaum
Chase Ray
Chartavious Staley
Gregory Steadman
Nadia Stewart
Samantha Strock
Rivisha Swedenburg
Marquis Thurmond
Michael Usher*
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Justin Allen James Edwards Gatlin Gunter Aaron McAlister Amber McGee Andrew Rumsey Kristen Salley Erika Weber Richard Williams Matthew Yon
Eden Wells
Amber Williams
Daiana Wininger*
Ashley Wise*
Joshua Yon*
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WAGENER-SALLEY ATHLETIC AWARDS
Sylvia Settles: State Qualifier Softball: Kaitlyn Vinson: All Region Whitney Tindall: All Region Jenna Starnes: All State Brielle Busbee: All Region, War Eagle Award Kaylee Rushton: Most Improved Morgan Foster: Top Newcomer Volleyball: Jenna Starnes: All Region Rae Gleaton: Coaches Award Bailey Gant: Coaches Award Girls’ Basketball: Sylvia Settles: MVP, All Region My’Ondrea Landy: War Eagle Award Shayla Jenkins: War Eagle Award Cheerleading: E’Quasha Kenner: Leadership Keondra James: Spirit Award Nadia Stewart: Most Vocal Football: Trey Davis: Top Back Jaleel Corley: Top Lineman, All Region Andre Lilly: MVP, All Region Boys’ Basketball: Andre Lilly: MVP, All Region Duane Davenport: Most Improved Bryson Quattlebaum: Sportsmanship Baseball: JT Wooten: MVP, All Region Sam Clarke: All Region Trey Crosby: Golden Glove Award Brent Starnes: Top Newcomer Tyrell Staley, Shane Hutto, Ethan Busbee: Senior Awards Track: Andre Lilly: State Qualifier
Beekeeping in June
By WES BOMMER Columnist
Otis Baughman Award: Jaleel Corley (Top Male Scholar Athlete) Carroll Warner Award: Sylvia Settles (Top Female Scholar Athlete)
WSHS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2011
Quantasia Nicole Ables Justin Christopher Allen Dante Nicholas Bowens Carolyn Shanet Brown Deidre Jerrae Brown Ethan Rembert Busbee Corey Dane Clayton Shyekia Shaquan Corley Stonley Jaleel Corley Tabitha Yolanda Corley** Chessa Danielle Crosby* Devon Davon Davenport Shawnquaria Tymee Nychee Davenport Tacita Shakeya Davis Brandon Ray Dickson James Lorenzo Edwards Joseph Kyle Farr India Felicia Jelente Faust Chasity Shantel Fortney Amber Lynn Fulmer* Kinsey Cherelle Fulmer Michael Dillon Furtick Bailey Lamae Gantt Gatlin Jessie Gunter Amy Niccole Hall Matthew Taylor Harvey* Kendersha Kennovia Hayward Zachary Shane Hutto* Sandy Markes Jackson Briana Chantel Jacobs Keondra Alexandra James La’Debra Breanne Johnson Equasha Shirniqua Kenner* Aaron Lee McAlister Amber Elizabeth McGee Ryan Joseph Palmatier* Victoria Alexandria Palomo Davontay Shavon Pontoo* Daniel Eric Porter Miles Drashon Quattlebaum Thomas Bryson Quattlebaum Chase Alexander Ray Andrew Michael Rumsey Kristen Nicole Salley Sylvia Lawanda Settles*** Chartavious Tyrell Staley Gregory Eugene Steadman Nadia Danielle Donete Stewart Samantha Faye Strock Rivisha Paige Swedenburg Marquis Rashaad Thurmond Michael Connor Usher* Erika Elizabeth Weber Eden Rene Wells Amber Rose Williams Richard Joseph Williams Daiana Shams Wininger* Ashley Keirra Shanta Wise* Joshua Keith Yon* Matthew Wesley Yon *** Valedictorian ** Salutatorian * Honor Graduate
The honey flow is over and as we progress into the summer with the drought conditions with no nectar coming in, the bees start working on their share of the honey already in the hive. At this time, beekeepers need to test for varroa mites which would be similar to a tick on us. We can place a monitoring board on the bottom of the hive and determine the drop rate in twenty-four hours. Another method would be to place approximately 300 bees in a mason jar with confectionary sugar or alcohol, roll them around and dump the bees out onto the ground. The ones with the powdered sugar will be unhappy, appear white, but they will get over it. The alcohol will kill the bees so my preferred method is using powdered sugar. The mites that come off of the bees will adhere to the side of the jar making counting easy. Late summer is the peak for mite populations so at this time we are looking for increasing numbers of mites. If the mite count goes high enough, the beekeeper will have to decide on a treatment option or lose the hive. Treatment options range from fairly strong chemicals to organic compounds and even powdered sugar for the small beekeeper. At this time, we are preparing ourselves for the summer South Carolina Beekeepers Association meeting. It will be held July 14 through the 16th at Clemson University. It will have a variety of topics
relating to ongoing research in beekeeping. In addition, this year we will be holding a special queen rearing workshop. Completion of this workshop will give the beekeeper the knowledge to raise replacement queens for their operation. The beekeepers that provide the bees for pollination are in fast forward. Summer weather temperatures promote the growth of our squash, cucumbers and melons. Squash and cucumbers are normally marketed by the grower. Brokers move through the Carolinas through the major production areas to ship our melons. The melons will be shipped to northern states to their final resting stop on someone’s table. Most people would never notice this melon market because it is quiet and always moving. Several people in the area are involved with a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) study. This study is comparing honeybees to bumblebees on pollinating cucumbers. Bee visits to flowers and fruit production is being accessed. At this time, it appears that the honeybees are a runaway in the study. Bumblebees have been used in California with good success, but their agriculture is very different from ours. They grow crops under irrigation in the desert and areas not irrigated are desert so there are no distractions for the bees. Wes Bommer is a Master Gardener, member of Wagener Garden Club and president of Mid-State Beekeepers and the State Beekeepers Association. School on May 26 as the Class of 2011 salutatorian. Amanda, daughter of Robert and Pam Anderson of Wagener, will attend Erskine College in the fall and plans to major in English. Amanda was awarded Erskine College’s Trustee Scholarship, Gold Scholarship, and Presidential ExcelA. Anderson lence in Learning Scholarship. She is also a Palmetto Fellows Scholarship recipient.
BRIEFLY
Brady Baughman receives diploma from A Beka Academy
Brady Baughman received his high school diploma from A Beka Academy on May 23. A Beka Academy is an accredited, faith-based, home school program administered through Pensacola Christian College. Brady is the son of Sammie & Von BaughBaughman man of Springfield. He plans to pursue a career in the automotive and diesel repair field.
Wayne Anderson named to Winthrop’s spring president’s list
Amanda Anderson graduates from South Aiken Baptist as No. 2 pupil
Amanda Lynne Anderson graduated from South Aiken Baptist Christian
Wayne Anderson, son of Robert and Pam Anderson, of Wagener, SC, was named to the President’s List for the Spring 2011 Semester at Winthrop University. Wayne, a Mathematics major, just completed his Freshman year and was selected to participate in a four-week summer research project at Winthrop.
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THERE IS HOPE
I was praying for my sister and her son, as I was emptying my ice cream bowl Asking God to help her son find his wandering soul I know these words come from God because I don’t have much word BRIAN knowledge WATTS I ran wild in the streets when I should have been in school, never even thought of college My brother and I did time in juvenile hall before the age of fifteen We smoked pot, robbed houses, some of the worst kids you’ve ever seen At an early age we drank, stole cars, our friends thought we were cool But we caught some time for some crimes for acting like a fool As time progressed we did harder drugs, we didn’t have any fears All the time our parents sat and worried and cried so many tears I guess I’m luckier than my brother, he died in a prison cell He couldn’t quit doing drugs, doing crimes, living in his own hell I also have a son who is doing time in a Florida State Pen But now that I’m sober, he’s reading my rhymes, trying to let God come in I’m not very proud of the way I lived but
I make my parents proud now Since I let God into my life, the changes are great, I just sit back and say, “wow” So let me say drugs will ruin your life and crimes - you will get caught So pray to God to come into your life, His presence is more pleasant than anything you’ve ever bought He’ll make your heart happy, if you let Him enter your brain He’ll take away your desire for drugs, help you deal with the pain Believe me these words are true, I was a big dope fiend I’ve done more dope than a lot of people, more dope than you’ve ever seen I used to work real hard and think of doing dope all day Now that I’m sober, I pray to God, listen what people have to say Let me say it again, I’m not proud of the way I lived But with the power of God and the story of my life, that’s what I can give So to all you parents, keep on praying, don’t ever give up hope Your children have to make up their own minds, from doing crimes or doing dope These words are written by a recovering addict whose past life makes him sad But I’ll keep on praying for God to stay with me, that surely makes me glad. 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. out your help.” The Touchstone Energy scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors, one planning to attend a four-year university or college and another planning to enroll in a two-year technical school. Competitive selection for this scholarship is based on: academics, extracurricular activities, community involvement, self-analysis, and an essay. Garrett Sharpe, Swansea High School, was awarded the scholarship for a four-year university or college. He plans to attend the University of South Carolina to study nuclear or mechanical engineering. The winner of the two-year, technical school scholarship is Zachary Shane Hutto, Wagener-Salley High School. He plans to attend Midlands Technical School to study physical therapy.
The cost of freedom
The heart of freedom beats with the blood of sacrifice! What a wonderful statement to shed light on the reality that freedom is never free. Someone paid the ultimate price – their life. July 4th will give America another opportunity to celebrate our freedom and reflect upon the sacrifice of so many. Our founding fathers and fallen DR. TOMMY soldiers must never HUDDLESTON be forgotten. Freedom is the fruit of their lives. As we celebrate freedom, there may be an empty chair at the table, the hurting heart of a parent, child or a friend. The cost of freedom to them is more than a thought. It is a painful reminder that freedom is never free. It has a price – the blood and sacrifice of the fallen. Having a child who served in Iraq, and returned home safely, causes me to be thankful for her and all our military, past and present, who sacrifice so much to preserve the freedoms we so often take for granted. Presently America enjoys much freedom. We are the envy of the world. How long will this continue? Most would agree we are headed toward a collapse. America is
no longer a Christian nation. We have forsaken the biblical principles of our founding fathers, replacing them with being politically correct, embracing moral decline and following the heart of man instead of the voice of God. The Bible says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,” (Psalm 33:12). Unless there is true repentance of sin and a total return to God, we have no hope. The present climate in America has resulted with many being held in bondage by fear. The future seems so uncertain. The fear of losing one’s job, house and retirement security should not be taken lightly. The increase in the national debt, family breakdown, surging cost of fuel and food, etc., are taking their toll. Our only hope is God. It is His purpose that every life would experience the peace of freedom. The ultimate freedom is having a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,” (John 8:32). Are you spiritually free? The heart of spiritual freedom beats with the blood of Jesus! Freedom is never free! Honor and remember those who have made it possible – especially Jesus. 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.
Aiken Electric awards scholarships
Aiken Electric Cooperative recently awarded three college scholarships to local graduating seniors. One $1,000 Trustee scholarship was awarded to Alexis Coleman and two Touchstone Energy scholarships were awarded to Garrett Sharpe and Shane Hutto. The Trustee scholarship, personally funded by the Hutto Cooperative’s Trustees, was awarded to Alexis Coleman, graduate of North Augusta High School. She plans to attend Clemson University to study accounting. On receiving her Aiken Electric scholarship, Coleman said, “I am looking forward to the challenges ahead which would not have been possible with-
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Wagener United Methodist Church was proud to honor its recent graduates with a breakfast on Sunday, May 29. Bailey Gantt, daughter of Wayne and Dottie Gantt graduated from WagenerSalley High School. She plans to attend Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech in the fall. Austin Shull, son of Tommy and Teresa Shull, graduated from Presbyterian College. Austin West, son of Deborah Strachan, graduated from USC Aiken. Bryan Gilbert, son of Jim and Monica Frazier, graduated from The Citadel with a master’s degree. Cody West, son of Lynn and Ronnie West, graduated from USC Aiken in December. Erin Reece, daughter of Deborah Strachan, received a master’s degree from USC. Kaitlin Scheffing, niece of Butch and Barbie Jackson, graduated from USC Aiken in December.
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Near-record attendance highlights AEC’s 2011 Annual Meeting
Aiken Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, held its 73nd Annual Meeting Saturday, May 21, 2011. 4,277 member-owners registered and enjoyed the many festivities. The meeting was highlighted with energy-saving themes, music and door prizes. Three incumbent candidates for the Board of Trustees were re-elected during the Annual Meeting. The Board members re-elected are: Theo R. Williams, Trustee District No. 2; Linda S. Bramlett, Trustee District No. 5; and V. Wayne Furtick, Trustee District No. 7. Special guests in attendance included Congressmen Joe Wilson and Jeff Duncan, Sen. Shane Massey; Aiken County Reps. Roland Smith and Bill Taylor, Aiken County Solicitor Strom Thurmond Jr., Aiken County Administrator Clay Killian, Aiken County Chairman Ronnie Young, Aiken County Council members Kathy Rawls and Charles Barton, as well as Heather Thurmond, Electric Cooperatives of SC Liaison; Billy Boylston from Congressman Duncan’s Aiken office; Will Williams, Director Economic Development Partnership; and Jim Lamb, Central Electric Power Cooperative. Women Involved in Rural Electrification, (WIRE), provided refreshments for the attendees and Hi-Cotton provided entertainment. Displays included a “Help My House”
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KITCHINGS MILL AREA OFF HWY. 302 3 Acres and 1989 Redman Home remodeled with wood floors, sheetrock walls, ceramic tile. Features include 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen with all appliances, heat pump, and double garage. Land is level, mostly open with some fencing. Waterwheel Road. Reduced to $84,900
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1 ACRE Commercial, near school - $35,000 2 ACRES Well, septic, Pelion, possible financing $16,000 3 ACRES New Holland, Blackbird Rd - $18,000 11.8 ACRES Country Lane, Perry $2200/Acre 20 ACRES Edisto Lake Ridge - $7500/Acre 21 ACRES Wooded, stream, long road frontage $2990/Acre 314 ACRES Timberland, stream, long road frontage - $3800/Acre
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Back 2 School Bash
Back 2 School Bash will be held Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the former Wagener Manufacturing Building This local mission project is part of our IMPACT- Families on Mission Mission Trip. Join churches from our community reach out with the Love of God to children and youth in our community. The Back2School Bash helps prepare children return to school physically and spiritually. Last year we had more than 700 students and their parents come through – totaling over 1,100 people. We can touch more than 1,100 people with the Love of God in 3 hours! There are many ministry areas that you can be a part of. God has called us to go ye therefore and proclaim the gospel and He is giving us the opportunity to do this in our own back yard, and yes the Gospel is presented with school supplies!
CTFK NEWS
Colored pencils – 450 (12-pack boxes) Red ink pens – 450 Crayons – 750 (24-count boxes) Glue sticks – 1,800 already sponsored by Dean Swamp Baptist Church Ink pens – 1,200 (blue or black ink) Large erasers – 950 Black and white comp books – 950 Spiral notebooks – 4,100 (see breakdown below) * Wide rule 2,600 * College Rule 1,500 Notebook paper – 2,500 (see breakdown below) * Wide Rule 1,500 * College Rule 1,000 3-ring binders – 500 already sponsored by First Baptist Church Math Sets – 600 Please let us know if you or your church would like to sponsor a booth. Let us know what school supply you will be collecting to give away at the B2S Bash to ensure it is still available. 564.7773 or email ctfk1999@yahoo.com IMPACT Wagener-Perry-Salley’s main purpose is not just restoring the construction of our communities. Rather, IMPACT is driven by the captivating passion that God has to restore His people to Himself. We will need lots of volunteers to help, roof, pant, perform yard work, light construction, cleaning etc. This local mission project will be in conjunction with the Back2School Bash. If you or your church knows of someone who needs some help with yard work, painting, light construction, etc., let us know. Now through July 25, we will take information of those in our community who need help and the exact help needed. We will have a construction coordinator in charge to help us determine materials and how much labor is needed per project.
ing nursing. Join with us in congratulating these two wonderful graduates for being outstanding young people and examples for all.
Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Thanks to all who helped with the charity golf tournament. This year’s tournament helped us raise funds for a scholarship for next year! Thanks for your continued support. Thanks to our corporate sponsors: Aiken Electric Co-op, Blizzard Funeral Home, Chandler Law Firm, Edisto Dental, Garvin Oil/Kent’s Korner, Joey Black of B&B Ford, Pelion and Perry Eldercare, Piggly Wiggly, Security Federal, Town of Perry, Tyler Brothers, Wagener Drug, Wagener Milling Company and Warner Grading Company. Thanks to our hole sponsors and prize donors: Aiken Veterinarian Clinic, Busbee Hardware, Carhartt, Comporium, Davenport Construction, Vaults & Monuments, Fulmer’s Monument, Furniture Plus, Hoover’s Flooring, West Tire and Oil, Cedar Creek Golf Club, Busbee Auto Parts, Jacqueline Busbee Attorney at Law, Piggly Wiggly, Joey’s BBQ, Russells Pizza, Tyler Brothers, Joey Black of B&B Ford and lots of anonymous donors
How can you help?
• Collect supplies • Donate money to purchase supplies • Volunteer • Pray
Volunteer areas
Beauticians and barbers to cut hair Nurses to perform health screenings Eye clinics to perform vision checks Dentists to perform dental checks Prayer Tent – Prayer Warriors to pray with people under the Prayer Tent. Greeters – We will need at least 12 volunteers to greet people when they enter, check off student names, pass out maps and bags. Manna Truck – We will need volunteers to help pass out boxes of food
IMPACT Wagener-PerrySalley
Families on Mission – Impact WagenerPerry-Salley Aug. 5-6 We are so very excited about IMPACT Wagener-Perry-Salley, our mission is to unite area churches of all denominations, cross culturally for one purpose: to share the extraordinary love of Jesus Christ and witness salvation, restoration, hope and healing right outside our doors. Our vision is to radically IMPACT the communities in which we live for Christ through local missions. To bring the focus to our community. “I in them and you in me may they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” John 17:23
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Congratulations to Bailey Gantt and Ethan Busbee, recipients of the “Future Builder’s” Scholarships. Churches Together for Kids Ministries awarded Ethan and Bailey $1200. Scholarships for Godly Character and servanthood during Wagener-Salley High School Awards Day on May 27. Ethan will be attending Clemson University studying agriculture, and Bailey will be attending O.C. Technical College study-
School supplies needed
Highlighters – 950 Pocket folders with brads – 6,800 Pencils – already sponsored by Salley Baptist Church Rulers – 500
We have kicked-off our local mission project of collecting Health Packets to give to the children and youth of our community at the Back2School Bash. List of needed items (1) Large bottle shampoo (1) Tooth brush (1) Toothpaste (1) Dental floss (2) Bars of soap (1) Comb or brush All items need to be placed into a 2-gallon zipper bag. Health packets can be turned into CTFK no later than July 30th. Contact CTFK for times to delivery or to arrange for pickup.
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The Town of Wagener • 2010 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report • System # 0210004
We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is ground water. We produce your drinking water from three active wells. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact James Preacher at (803) 564-3412. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held at 6:15 pm, on the first Monday of each month at Town Hall. Our Source Water Assessment Plan is available for your review at www.scdhec.gov/water/html/srcewtr.html. If you do not have internet access, please contact James Preacher at (803) 564-3412 to make arrangements to review this document. The Town of Wagener routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st,, 2010. As water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. It's important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk. In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions: Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/l) - one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000. Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - (mandatory language) The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) -The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Contaminant Nitrate (as Nitrogen) (2010) Violation Y/N N Level Detected 1 Range 0.3-0.83 Test Results Unit Measurement Inorganic Contaminants ppm Lead and Copper Unit Measurement ppm Disinfectant & Disinfectant By-Products ppm Radioactive Contaminants pCi/L pCi/L Coliform Bacteria Fecal Coliform or E. Coli Maximum Contaminant Level 1 MCLG 10 MCL 10 Likely Source of Contamination Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
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90th percentile 0.074
Action Level 1.3
Sites over action level Likely Source of Contamination 0 Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems. MRDLG: 4 5 15 Violation Water additive used to control microbes Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits Likely Source of Contamination
Chlorine (2010) Combined Radium 226/228 (2008) Gross alpha exluding radon and uranium (2008) Maximum Contaminant Level Goal 0
N N N Total Coliform Maximum Contaminant Level 1 positive monthly sample
Range: 0.34-0.95. 2.0 Range: 0.569-2.0 0.7 Range: 0-0.7 Highest No. of Positive
MRDL: 4 0 0 Total No. of Positive E. Coli or Fecal Coliform Samples 0
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Total Coliform Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems. Violation Type Violation Begin Violation End Violation Explanation MONITORING (TCR), 7/1/10 7/31/10 We failed to complete all the required tests of our ROUTINE MINOR drinking water for the contaminant and period indicated. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Town of Wagener is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring or man made. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791. AS13-554843
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Obituaries
Thomas M. Hooker Jr.
May 17, 1993 – May 26, 2011 FAIRVIEW — Cody Michael Kyzer, 18, entered his eternal home to be forever with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on May 26, 2011. Cody was the son of Michael “Mike” and Robin Poole Kyzer. He was the loving brother of Brandi (Brandon) Gardner, Shane Kyzer and Kyzer Alexandra Kyzer, all of Fairview, and Brittany Kyzer of Lexington. He was the grandson of Ronnie and Peggy Poole and the late Francis Kyzer and the late Margaret Dillahay. Cody was the nephew of Anthony (Sandy) Kyzer, G. L. (Carolyn) Kyzer, Janet Kyzer, Glenn (Melissa) Poole and Sabrina (Fred) Garcia. Cody’s nephew is Hunter Gardner of Fairview. His special cousin is Joshua Holmes of Fairview, and he also had many other cousins and friends. Cody was a member of Convent Baptist Church and loved playing baseball. He had a love for life. Cody lived and played to the fullest. The funeral service was held Monday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pelion High School Gymnasium with the Rev. Matt Miller officiating. Active pallbearers were William Arander, D. J. Bullock, Wesley Camp, Brandon Earwood, Greg Jeffcoat, Matthew Kumangi, Dustin Maroney and Chris Smith. Honorary pallbearers were the Pelion High School Baseball Team and Coaches. Burial was at the Convent Baptist Church Cemetery.
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May 9, 1933 – May 23, 2011 WAGENER — Mr. Grady Lee Spradley, 78, affectionately known as Uncle Grady, entered into rest Monday, May 23, 2011. Mr. Spradley was the loving husband for 56 years of the late Audrey Aistrope Spradley. He was the father and father-in-law of Jackie and Phillip Gulley of Orangeburg and Alan and Cindy Spradley of Neeses. He was the grandfather of Tyler Melnick, Michael Gulley and David Gulley, and brother and brother-in-law of Kathryn Rukstelis of Peoria, AZ, and Mary and Morris Fairley of Hanahan, SC. Mr. Spradley was the son of the late Clarence Grady and Marie Widener Spradley. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Wagener. Mr. Spradley was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the Cedar Lodge No. 184, Wagener Chapter of the Masonic Lodge. He retired from Pet Milk Co. The funeral service was Wednesday, May 25 at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Wagener. Burial, with military honors and Masonic rites, was in the Wagener Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the general fund Cedar Lodge No. 184, Wagener Chapter of the Masonic Lodge at P.O. Box 9, Wagener, SC 29164 or the charity of your choice.
Nov. 27, 1964 – May 21, 2011 PELION — Thomas M. Hooker Jr. (Tom) passed away the morning of May 21, 2011, at Richland Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 27, 1964, Tom was raised in Columbia, S.C., and then Pelion. He was born the second child out of three to Beverly Hooker and the late Thomas M. Hooker Sr. Tom graduated Pelion Hooker High School in 1983. He was a man who always enjoyed building and creating new projects. He work carpentry and building jobs all of his life until he became disabled and was unable to work. Then he kept building and creating simply for the love of it. Above all, Tom was a true family man, who lived for his three daughters. His life was never an easy one, fighting his illness since he was 15. Always in constant pain, he kept a smile through it all claiming all his will to live was for his girls. He was a man who found pleasure in simply being around his friends and family he was always one up for a party. Even in the end, his main concern was for his family and that his loss would not overwhelm anyone with grief, he believed when he passed his life should be celebrated not mourned. It was in these moments he showed was a special and beautiful person he truly was. He left his mark in the life of many people but none so much as his daughters; he will truly be missed and never forgotten by any who had the pleasure of meeting him. And in the end all I have to say is that we love and miss you daddy and I hope you have found some peace. He is survived by his three daughters, Amanda, Hannah and Rebekkah Hooker; his mother, Beverly Hooker; siblings Joe and Sherri Hooker, Sister-in-law Tonya Hooker, His Nephews Joshua, Eric, and Chris Balthaser, Joe Dan and Jesse Hooker; great-nephew, Tripp Hooker; great-niece Eyrie Balthaser and his great-grandmother, Ruby Permenter. Memorial service was held Saturday, May 28, 2011, at 5 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Community Center, Calk’s Ferry Road.
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May 11, 1956 – June 21, 2011 AIKEN — Mr. Losik E. Reese, 55, entered into rest Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Losik was born in Aiken County, son of Vera Zimmerman Reese and the late Norman Lester Reese. He was also predeceased by his sister, Joyce Ann Reese. Losik is survived by his wife of 33 years, Tammy Fincher Reese; son, Les Reese; grandchildren, Krista Nicole Reese and Cameron Blake Reese; his mother, Vera Reese; brothers, Noel (Rebecca) Reese, Steve (Vicky) Reese and Adam Reese; sisters, Jackie Reese and Janice (Don) Williams; very special friends, Brent Kirkland and Doug Dampier, and several nieces and nephews. Losik was a member of New Holland Baptist Church. He had over 35 years of service with Owens Corning Fiberglas. The funeral service was Thursday, June 23 at 5 p.m. in the New Holland Baptist Church with the Rev. Owen McAlister officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Doug Dampier, David Hopkins, Brent Kirkland, Barry McDougal, David Parker, Mike Smith and Jimmy Yon. The family asks that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society at 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.
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Oct. 20, 1935 – June 4, 2011 PELION — Mrs. Elouise Berry Lucas, 75, went to be with the Lord in the heavens above on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Mrs. Lucas was the wife of James M. Lucas for 57 years, mother of Raymond (Michelle) Lucas, Kathy (Dean) Brown, and Rodney Lucas, loving grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 9, sister of Ira Lee (Myrtle) Berry, Ruby Poole and Sara (Delane) Light, and many nieces
SALLEY — Funeral services for Mr. Freddie Lee Schofield Sr. were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Union Hill Baptist Church, Salley, S.C., with Rev. Eugene Guyton officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. J. H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190 Railroad Ave. W., Wagener (803) 564-5521.
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and nephews. Mrs. Lucas was the daughter of the late Harvey J. and Lucia Shumpert Berry. She was also preceded in death by a son, Douglas Lucas. Mrs. Lucas was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The funeral service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Lucas June 8 in the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Seastrunk officiating. Burial was in the Pelion Oaklawn Cemetery.
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OBITUARIES
Emma Beatrice Cooke Williamson Senn
June 4, 1917 – May 31, 2011 WEST COLUMBIA — “Welcome Home Thy Good And Faithful Child” greeted Mrs. Emma Cooke Williamson Senn on Tuesday May 31, 2011. Mrs. Senn departed this life at AGAPE Sr. in West Columbia. She would have been 94 on June 4, 2011. Formerly of Wagener, Mrs. Senn is survived by Senn her daughters and sons-inlaw, Frieda Goff of West Columbia (formerly of Wagener), Jeanette (Edward) Harrison of Sumter and Willette (John) Ingalls of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Williamson of Wagener; stepsons, Doug (Ann) Senn and Kenneth (Sylvia) Senn; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Senn was the daughter of the late James Vassie Cook Sr. and Nettie Ella Garrett Cook Starnes. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Alderman Williamson, and second husband, Henry Senn; son, Vassie Williamson; son-in-law, Carol Goff; and siblings, James V. Cook Jr., Madeline C. Williams, Ella Cook, Gladys C. Bonnette, Thomas Cook, Dollie Wooten and Allen M. Starnes, Jr.. Mrs. Senn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wagener where she worked in the nursery for many years. She was a member of the Wagener Chapter No. 38 Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years, worked at Wagener Manufacturing for many years and retired from Stone Manufacturing in North. The funeral service was held Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Wagener. Burial followed in the Wagener Cemetery. Blizzard Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Agape Activities Dept. or the charity of choosing.
Matthew Thomas ‘Tommy’ Ford Jr.
July 27, 1931 – June 12, 2011 AIKEN — Matthew Thomas Ford Jr. died early Sunday morning, June 12 at his home in Aiken, S.C. after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Caraway Ford; by daughters Linden Ford and Holly Ford Perkins, and grandson Tully Gray Perkins. He is also survived by a brother, John Warren Ford. Mr. Ford was a longtime resident of Laurel, Miss., and a member of First Baptist Church. He served aboard the USS Cavalier during the Korean Conflict and later retired from the Mississippi National Guard. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, he was Purchasing Agent of Masonite Corporation’s hardboard plant in Laurel and also of Southern Woodlands. After his retirement he bought and operated Mall Printers. A private memorial service will be held at his home in Aiken, followed by graveside services in Laurel, to be announced later.
Samuel Drafts Schofield Jr.
Dec. 12, 1927 – June 19, 2011 WAGENER — Mr. Samuel “Uncle Sam” Drafts Schofield Jr., 83, entered into rest Sunday, June 19, 2011. Mr. Schofield was born in Atlanta, Ga., son of the late Addie Lee Price Schofield and Samuel Drafts Schofield Sr. He was also predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Mary Frances Corbett Schofield, and Schofield siblings, Mary Kathryn S. Keisler, Margaret Price S. Taylor, Rembert Nelson Schofield and Johnny William Schofield Sr. He was a member of Wagener United Methodist Church. Mr. Schofield graduated Newberry College with a BA in Math & Science. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He taught 32 years in Aiken, Allendale and Barnwell counties. Mr. Schofield retired to devote his life full time to the love of his life, Aunt Mary, until her death in 2004.
Mr. Schofield is survived by several nephews and nieces; Kenneth (Tammy) Schofield, Rembert Nelson Schofield, Cline David Taylor, Suzanne (Ben) Compton, Nancy (Mike) Durrell and John William (Amy) Schofield, who devoted much time and love in seeing that Uncle Sam was cared for the latter years of his life after the passing of Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Schofield. The funeral service was held Wednesday, June 22 at 5 p.m. in the Wagener United Methodist Church with the Revs. Hope Avins, Kristen Richardson-Frick and Robert Dunn officiating. The family asks that memorials be made to the Wagener United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 265 Wagener, SC29164. Burial was in the Wagener Cemetery with military honors. Special thanks to Dr. David and Brian Keisler, Robin Smith, Judy Powell and all the caregivers at Generations of Batesburg. Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever… Whoever believes in me has real life, eternal life.” John 6:35, 47
Pastor Leonard Lorenzo Bynem Sr.
Aug. 24, 1939 – June 11, 2011 WAGENER — Pastor Leonard L. Bynem Sr. passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011. He was born Aug. 24, 1939, in Leesville. He was the son of Willie Mae Bynem and the late Clarence Bynem, Sr. Services was held at A.L. Corbett Middle School on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. with Bishop Hezekeiah Pressley officiating. Burial was in Harvest of Love Cemetery, Salley, SC. Pastor Bynem was joined in marriage to Msn. Ella Mae Staley on Feb. 21, 1965. To this union five sons were born: Min. Leonard L. Jr. (Keena), Min. Darryl Sr. (Coretta), Min. Virgil L. (LaTonya), Dylon H. (Simekea), Tremaine R.; one daughter, Shakesha Bynem, all of Wagener. He is also survived by mother of Leesville; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence L. Sr. of Washington, D.C. and McRell of Leesville; two sisters, Thelma B. Thompson of Batesburg and Evelyn B. Green of Suitland, Md.; and a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pastor Bynem was preceded in death by his father and brother, Elzi Lee Bynem, J.H. Robinson Funeral Home of Wagener is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sept. 4, 1941 – June 8, 2011 WAGENER — Graveside services for Mr. Lindal Cameron Smith, 69, were held Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Wagener Cemetery. Mr. Smith is survived by his son, Maxie Melvin Smith and his wife Dona, and grandchildren, Christopher Baker and Regan Elizabeth Layfield. He was the son of the late Cameron Smith and Lillie Mae Easley Gunter. Mr. Smith was also preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Ruthan Sanders Smith, and daughter, Sharon Lynn Smith.
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ENGAGEMENT
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Mr. Michael Vaughn of Ward, South Carolina is pleased to announce the engagement of his daughter, Katherine Marlene Vaughn, of Ward, South Carolina to Steven Cody Redd of Wagener, South Carolina, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mark Redd also of Wagener. The bride-elect is the paternal granddaughter of Ms. Barbara Vaughn-Derrick and the late Mr. William Derrick of Ridge Spring, South Carolina and Mr. Homer Vaughn of Ridge Spring, South Carolina. The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of South Carolina-Aiken where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She is employed by Aiken Technical College. The bridegroom-elect is the maternal grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cooper of Perry, South Carolina and the paternal grandson of the late Mr. Joseph Arthur Redd and the late Ms. Jacquelyn (Jackie) Redd both of Wagener, South Carolina. He is a 2002 graduate of Wagener-Salley High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of South Carolina-Aiken where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art
County and involves the latest technology in severe weather warning systems, much like the reverse 911 system. We at Town Hall are taking the threat of severe weather very seriously and plan further measures to warn you when we may be in the path of dangerous storms. I urge everyone to consider this potentially lifesaving service, and hope to see you there. SCDOT has completed some initial work in repairing and preparing Main Street for resurfacing. Again, I ask you to please be extremely careful and courteous when driving and parking in these designated work areas. Please visit our website at www.wagenersc.com for updated information.
leading speakers, including Beth Moore, Becky Tirabassi, Kay Arthur, Anne Graham Lotz and more. Dawn’s story has been told in many forms, including being featured on “The FBI Files” on the Discovery Network in 1999 and the CBS movie “Nightmare in Columbia County.” Dawn’s greatest joy is being a mother to her two children, Hannah and Ross. They reside in Columbia and are looking forward to a summer ministry program that is all within driving distance from home, a rarity for this busy family. FBC welcomes you to enjoy this concert during the morning worship hour, starting at 10:15 am. in the main sanctuary, corner of Main and Church streets, Wagener. worked with Aiken County for almost 27 years, stating he has enjoyed working with both the sheriff’s and coroner’s offices. He plans to continue the work he loves though he doesn’t know what else the future holds for him. “Right now I’m very content with where I’m at in life and where I’m at with my career,” Ables said. “I will just continue doing my job and doing the best I can. I will pretty much leave it in God’s hands in what direction I’ll go.”
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and a 2008 graduate of Aiken Technical College where he received an Associates in Occupational Technology. He is employed by Lexington County Fire Service. The wedding is planned for October 15, 2011 in Ridge Spring, South Carolina.
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He also spends time saving lives through awareness by speaking at local schools and area churches, as well as to different organizations that assist at-risk teens, about his job along with the dangers of getting involved in drugs or drinking and driving. Ables said that it’s hard to believe he has
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