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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Aiken Standard
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BEATING BREAST CANCER
Think of 8 women who are dear to you. Which one of them would you want to live without? Easy answer is not one of them, right? According to statistics, 1 out of every 8 women will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer. The best way to beat breast cancer: Early detection is key so self-check and get mammograms. We have four examples of survivors who beat the odds and are surviving and thriving after the horrible diagnosis. Read the stories and use their advise. Self check, have regular mammograms, talk to your doctors and keep the faith.
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Cindy Fulmer
Age 54, diagnosed at age 49 • I am a bus driver and special education aide. • I am a mom of 3 girls. • I am a grandmother of 6. • I am a daughter of the late Dewey and Ottie Lee Cooper. • I am a member of Berlin Baptist Church. • I am a jigsaw puzzle lover, and I love spending time with my grandkids. • I am a 5-year breast cancer SURVIVOR. • When did you find the cancer, what stage, type, treatment and challenges? September 2005, Stage 3. Treatment was chemo,
HATS OFF TO YOU GENTLEMEN: From left are Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Goodwin, Wagener Police Department Chief Jeff Key, Mr. Willie Cannon (the hero!) and Wagener Police Department Officer Jeremy Hill. On arrival at the scene, Mr. Cannon approached Officer Hill, who directed him the Sheriff’s Office officials in charge of the operation.
PHOTOS BY SHERRY MILES
Alert citizens can save lives
Quite often, citizens see or hear something that seems very normal, routine or of little significance. Too often, citizens may not be aware that what they know could provide key information that may be vital in preventing or solving a crime, or possibly even saving someone’s life. Such MAYOR MIKE was the case in the MILLER Wagener community earlier this month, and thanks in part to one citizen’s action, potential tragedy was averted. On the evening of Monday, Oct. 10, a missing persons report was received by the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office involving a lady with a history of medical problems. Joined by the Wagener police and local volunteers, a search was initiated by the sheriff’s office, which continued through the night to no avail. Searchers were aided with heat detection devices, but, because of rain and deteriorating weather, the use of bloodhounds or a helicopter was not possible.
Please see MAYOR, page 30
BEATING THE ODDS: Clockwise from top left, Robin Rushton, Taunya Swedenburg, Cindy Fulmer and Gloria Hutto are breast
radiation and surgery. I had to challenge myself to stay strong. • Advice to others with breast cancer and their families: Be sure to have your yearly mammogram. Do monthly self-checks. Remember, men can have breast cancer, too. • My secret to survival is: Never giving in or up and having the support of my family. Put God first; He is the ultimate healer.
Please see SURVIVORS, page 30
Praying is not in vain; God does work miracles when you least expect it
BY BRIAN WATTS Contributor
See Brian’s poem on page 18.
has pointed me in the direction to help others that struggle with addictions so I’m gonna give it a shot. As far back as I can remember, I was raised by my mom and stepdad, Jim. Wonderful Christian people. They’re not perfect, but they are as close as you can get. Very car-
I want to start by saying, “Ain’t God a wonderful God?” My name is Brian Watts, and I’m a retired alcoholic and slave of Satan’s dope. Many nights of tears and prayers and a close call in 2007 when I OD’d have made me the man I am today. I’m not a preacher and don’t live a perfect life, but God
ing and giving; always thinking of the Lord that’s another story. Anyway, after getting and others first. I went to Christian schools to California and meeting my stepbrother, and was home-schooled most of my young Eddie, who was a wild child, I went crazy. life. I always rebelled. You see I was raised Smoking weed, drinking, robbing houses, SDA and didn’t get to do stuff on Saturdays stealing cars in and out of juvenile hall. The like all the other kids. At an early age I started whole time my mom prayed for me. smoking pot – around the age of 11. I went to When I came out of an alcohol- and California to live with my dad and stepmom. drug-induced childhood, I was 23 years old. I call him my dad because he raised me as a child. I never have met my biological father; Please see PRAYER, page 30
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Remembering Charlotte Tyler, more than an aunt
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. Knowing Charlie’s artistic talent, Charlotte enrolled Charlie in an art class at Statesboro High School and arranged transportation to and from class for him. Later when Charlie was interested in pursuing a master’s degree, Charlotte encouraged him to attend Georgia Southern and even called her friend, the dean of students. Charlie, like Charlotte, received his master’s degree in education from Georgia Southern. As I was writing this, I could not help but remember what Kelvin Jackson told me about Charlotte. Charlotte and I taught together at A.L. Corbett Middle School. Charlotte was Kelvin’s sixthgrade teacher and I was his eighth-grade teacher. One day we were having a school event on the football field, and, since Kelvin knew that Charlotte was my aunt, he began to tell me that Mrs. Tyler always chose him to “hang onto” as the class walked from the sixth-grade unit to the football field, which was almost a half a mile from Charlotte’s classroom. Kelvin said that by the time he and Mrs. Tyler got to the field, the event was over, and it was time for them to head back to the room. Of course, Kelvin was exaggerating, but I couldn’t wait to tell Charlotte the tale Kelvin told me. She and I enjoyed another good laugh. Charlotte loved the Lord and served Him faithfully; as a member of Wagener United Methodist Church she served in many capacities including pianist, choir director and soloist for many years. She taught Sunday school, Bible school and held all offices of United Methodist Women. Charlotte shared her zeal for education beyond the classroom; she was a member and past president of Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa teacher sorority. She was also a member of Aiken County Retired Teachers and a past board member of Aiken Technical College. Charlotte loved her family; she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, sisterin-law, aunt and friend. I do not know of any other woman that had more determination than Charlotte. She leaves a tremendous legacy not only for her family but also for all of us who knew and loved Charlotte. All good memories! Charlotte will be missed.
glassware. Charlotte usually bought a glass egg for Charlotte May’s collection. On the Saturdays that we did not go antiquing, we would go to a movie. Many times I would tell Daddy about what a comical time we had at the theater, and he would tell me that we must have been more entertaining than the movie. On one occasion, Charlotte and I were at the concession stand loading up with My aunt Charlotte Elaine Haight Tyler popcorn and drinks. Since Mama is not very fond of popcorn, she had gone into passed away September 29, 2011. She was the theater to get our seats. Charlotte was using a cane at this time; therefore, the wife of my Dadshe did not have but one free hand. dy’s brother Shorty Since I had both hands full, I was no Tyler, and the mother of Duke, Walter, Char- help at all. Somehow Charlotte coerced the young man behind the concession lotte May, and Tim stand to carry her popcorn and drink. He Tyler. Charlotte was was delighted, so off we went. a woman of character These past few days, Mama and I have with an amazing spirit been reminiscing about all of the fun of purpose and courLEMYRA times that we shared with Charlotte. I age. She conquered YOUNG commented to Mama that I never conevery hurdle thrown her way. She never let sidered Charlotte to be handicapped until just in the past few years. her physical disabilities interfere with In 1950, Charlotte and Shorty were any aspect of her life. The following is some of what I com- living in Newberry, as Shorty was attending Newberry College, and their posed and shared with the congregation oldest son Duke was about 18 months at Charlotte’s funeral service. Charlotte old when Charlotte became ill with was not only my aunt but a very dear polio. She told me that she and Shorty friend. I am 65 years old, and I have no mem- had invited another couple over for fried fish that night; she said that she did not ory of my life without Charlotte being feel well and thought that she might an integral part of it. Before Charlotte have the flu. Some time later she was May was born, she called me her little diagnosed with polio and began treatgirl. Then I became her big girl. ment. In deciding what I wanted to say During this time, Charlotte was also about Charlotte, the word “GO” kept pregnant with their second son Walter, creeping into my thoughts, and if I did who was born Dec. 24, 1950. Charlotte not know better, I would think that refused to let her illness interfere with “GO” was Charlotte’s first name. She her life; she conquered polio and eventunever turned down an invitation to go ally was able to walk without the use of anywhere. Charlotte loved people, and even a cane. she loved to laugh. She and Shorty had two more chilMy mama, Charlotte and I went on dren – Charlotte May and Tim; all the many, many overnight trips. I was while Charlotte was teaching school and always the designated driver; Mama attending Columbia College at the same would be riding shotgun, and Charlotte would be in the backseat. However, most time. After graduating from Columbia College, she received her master’s of our road trips were prior to the backdegree from Georgia Southern in Statesseat “seat belt” law, so Charlotte would boro, Ga. position herself to lean on the front seat The day before the funeral service, my in between Mama and me so that not brother Charlie and I were remembering one of us would miss a single word of some of the good times that we shared conversation. with Charlotte, Duke, Walter, Charlotte On more than one occasion, I had to May and Tim during the summers that drive to the nearest safe spot and stop Charlotte attended Georgia Southern. the car because I would be laughing so Shorty was working on the railroad, and much. Charlotte rented an apartment at StatesWe also spent most every Saturday boro for the summer. Charlie stayed going to antique and junk stores. All most of the summer with Charlotte and three of us would usually come home the cousins. with a piece of china or some sort of
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AIKEN STANDARD PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR WEEK EIGHT
Davis’ return to WSHS provided team with ‘big lift’
BY CAM HUFFMAN chuffman@aikenstandard.com
Wagener-Salley 51, North 20
Wagener-Salley defeated North 51-20 on Friday night, as Trey Davis scored five touchdowns and intercepted a pass to lead the way. The War Eagle defense was tough, holding the North offense to just 20 points. More importantly, it shut down the North passing game, coming away with six interceptions on the night. Rodriquez Dunbar and Andre Lilly each had two interceptions, while Malcom Stroman had a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown. Wagener-Salley (2-6, 2-4 Region 4-A) will host its final home game of the regular season next week against Denmark-Olar.
After a season filled with “almost wins,” Wagener-Salley High School faced a “must win” Friday night on the road at North High School. The War Eagles – 1-6 overall and 1-4 in Region 4-A play coming into the game – had been competitive all season, falling to a ranked Calhoun County squad by just one point and staying in the game against another ranked opponent, Fox Creek, until the final minutes, but the results weren’t showing up on the record. Playing in a region with three top 10 teams in Class A, there was little room for error for Wagener-Salley, and it was important to create some separation from the region’s bottom teams if the War Eagles wanted to show the state they had made progress over the last two years under the guidance of head coach Ken Tucker and keep their fading playoff hopes alive. A loss against a winless North squad would have been a major setback in the process of building the Wagener-Salley program. Junior running back Trey Davis was well aware of the game’s importance, and he knew it was time to take his game to a new level. The result was a 213-yard, five-touchdown performance in a convincing 51-20 victory over North. Just for good measure, Davis picked off the final pass of the game to close the door on both the win and Aiken Standard Player of the Week honors. “It felt good, like any game that we win,” said Davis of his big performance, pointing to his second touchdown, where he shook off four North defenders on his way to the end zone, as the play of the night. “It’s what we expected to do. It was just one of those nights. We came out and played hard, and the results showed.” “Trey’s got pretty good speed,” added Tucker. “He’s probably our fastest player, and he’s also one of
GAMEBALL
Trey Davis, RB Wagener-Salley
Davis ran for 213 yards and five touchdowns on 21 carries in the War Eagles’ 51-20 victory over North, and he also collected one of six War Eagle interceptions on the night. expected. “We thought Trey would have a good season for us,” said Tucker. “He finished last year pretty strong, and we had planned to feature him as our tailback in our one-back set. When he said he was going to transfer, that dealt a big blow for us. When he came back, though, it gave us a big lift. He’s given us a spark in the last six games.” “Once I got back, I knew I had to do whatever I could for my team,” said Davis, who has hopes of eventually playing college football. “The junior year is one of the most important years of high school, and I wanted to play well.” Davis, like his team, has made improvements, but both have been overshadowed by one of the best regions in South Carolina. The War Eagles have been more competitive, but it’s difficult to rack up the wins when your region opponents include Calhoun County, Fox Creek and Williston-Elko. All three of those teams have
“Trey’s got pretty good speed. He’s probably our fastest player, and he’s also one of our strongest kids. He’s that combination of speed and power. He’s a very physical runner. I was watching film Monday, and you rarely see one person take him down.” KEN TUCKER
Wagener-Salley’s head coach spent time among Class A’s top five this year. Davis, meanwhile, has piled up the yards, but his performances have gone almost unnoticed with the likes of South Carolina commitment Kendric Salley and Clemson commitment Marty Williams playing in that same region. Still, both Tucker and Davis are happy with the strides they’ve taken together. “We feel like we’re better as a team than we’ve been the last few years,” said Tucker. “We’ve made a lot of improvements. It hasn’t show much in the win-loss column so far, but when we went over team stats last week, we were already past where we were for all of last year, offensively. We’ve been in some games and given ourselves a chance to win more. “We don’t give up as easy as we used to,” added Davis.
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OUTRUNNING THE COMPETITION: Wagener-Salley’s Trey Davis (21) outruns the Ridge Spring-Monetta defense on a 23-yard option run in the second half.
our strongest kids. He’s that combination of speed and power. He’s a very physical runner. I was watching film Monday, and you rarely see one person take him down.” Not bad for a player who wasn’t even on the roster when the season began. During the summer, Tucker thought he had lost one of his stars when Davis made plans to transfer to another school. At the last minute, though, the speedster decided to remain in Wagener. He didn’t play in the early part of the season for the War Eagles, but by the middle of the year, he was doing exactly what the coaches had
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BUSBEE K-KIDS
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NEW OFFICERS AND A VISIT FROM THE ANIMAL SHELTER: The K-Kids at Busbee picked new officers for the 2011-12 year. Back, from left, are Pam Corbett, school adviser; Nijala Johnson, room representative; J.B. Alger; Kayla Gallop, president; Sandy Larsen, Aiken County Animal Shelter representative; Zynavia Robinson; Bryson Shealey, room representative; Tristan Nisbet, vice president; Mason Klimek; Jade Yon; Kay Bodie, club adviser; front, Tia Fulmer; Kaila Harrell, room representative; Hannah Taylor, secretary; Jesse Lester; Jonathan Rabon; Rachel Bonnette, room representative; and Dalton Fields.
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NEW T-SHIRTS AND MAKING TOYS FOR THE ANIMALS: This is the first meeting for the K-Kids and they received their T-shirts. Today we worked on making braided pull toys for dogs and cats at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Also this month the K-Kids are collecting items for the pet food drive for the shelter. Shown are, back row, Bryson Shealey, Carol Witzell, Nijala Johnson, Bessie Boyette, Zynavia Robinson, Kayla Gallop, Pam Corbett, Rachael Bonnette, Dalton Fields and J.B. Alger; front row, Kaila Harrell, Hannah Taylor, Jesse Lester, Jonathan Rabon, Mason Klimek and Tristan Nisbet.
The K-Kids is an international student led organization providing members with opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership, sponsored by the Palmetto Kiwanis Club of Aiken.
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WAGENER-SALLEY FFA’S TRIP TO THE STATE FAIR IN COLUMBIA
BY APRIL JEFFCOAT
FFA reporter
Educational Field Trip
The Wagener-Salley FFA took a field trip to the South Carolina State Fair on Thursday, Oct. 13. Students got to walk around and see the cattle barns, pig barn, other animals, agriculture building and more. Students had to complete an educational scavenger hunt that allowed the students to take in the whole experience of the entire fair. Vice President Brielle Busbee said, “I use to think the State Fair was all fun, but little did I know that it had an educational side to it. I’ve been two years now, and it has helped me further my education in agriculture each year.” This is a very enjoyable field trip that students love to attend.
See more War Eagles FFA News on page 31.
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HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, BLAKE!
ME AND MY BUDDY
Look who is turning one on Oct. 27 – Blake Alan Kirkland! Happy first birthday, Blake! We love you!
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I LOVE YOU, BUDDY! Michael Dean give kisses to his new friend.
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Expressing Thanksgiving
phone call, card, letter or visit would go a long way in blessing those who have blessed you. Thanksgiving as a lifestyle does not take for granted the many blessings God bestows on us every day. Sadly, we often take for granted all He does for us. In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus reveals the value of a grateful heart. As He approached a certain village, Jesus was confronted by ten lepers who were in need of a healing miracle. The law of Moses declared them outcasts and isolated them from society. Through their faith in Jesus, they were healed. Can you see the excitement as healing took place in their lives? Their lives were changed forever. After the 10 were healed, only one leper came back to express thanks to Jesus. The other nine wanted the blessing, but this one leper wanted to thank the Blessor. Do you take time regularly to thank God for the blessings in your life? Thanksgiving is also an expression for a special acts of compassion. On behalf of Ruth Zimmerman of Wagener and her family, thanks to all who prayed and went looking for her recently. She had been missing for two days. We thank God she was found alive and is doing well. Her life is blessed by the loving hearts of so many in this community. During the Thanksgiving holiday, take time to reflect and make the effort to express a heart of gratitude. Commit to a lifestyle of gratitude. You will bless and be blessed. 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. We are in the age of the knowledge-based economy. I’m proud to support the SCRA and their efforts to create an environment in South Carolina where hightech jobs can grow and prosper. “With the work of our state’s universities, industry leaders and the SCRA, a partnerSEN. NIKKI ship exist to promote SETZLER South Carolina as a great place to live and to work,” said Sen. Setzler.
Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in November, this year on the 24th. The purpose of this day is to reflect upon the blessings God has given us as a nation and individually. Millions will be able to have time off from work, schools will be closed and families will invest time in establishing traditions. However, ThanksgivDR. TOMMY ing is more than famHUDDLESTON ily, food, football and fellowship. Even though my family will share in all of the above, Thanksgiving has a deeper purpose. Thanksgiving Day is more than a date of the calendar, it provides the opportunity to express a grateful heart. What does the word “Thanksgiving” mean? It is defined as the act of giving thanks, prayer of expression and gratitude. Please keep this in mind: Thanksgiving should be a lifestyle and not limited to a day on the calendar. It is a choice we make. Thanksgiving is an attitude of the heart and not based on feelings. Would you agree it is easy to be thankful when things in your life, family, nation and church are going well? However, when you have adversity it requires an attitude that things could be worse and to be thankful in all things. It takes no effort to be thankful, when we are comfortable. It does take effort when our lives are filled with stress and pain. Choose to be thankful! Thanksgiving is a time of reflection to thank the people in our lives that make a difference. Do you regularly thank people for acts of kindness? The power of a
Setzler honored for efforts to support job creation
LEXINGTON — Lexington State Senate Nikki Setzler was honored this month by the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) for his commitment to advancing the state’s knowledgebased economy. The SCRA mission is to manage research projects and to collaborate with industry and universities to promote high-tech development in South Carolina. “I am focused on job creation. Our state and national economies are transforming.
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STATE FAIR AGRICULTURE WINNERS
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Cooper Brown, pictured above, took first place for cotton while Lance Brown, pictured below, took third place for cotton. Judging criteria was for best stalk and open bolls attached.
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THE MAGICAL TIME OF THE FALL
BY WES BOMMER
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This is the magical time of the fall when the South Carolina Fair comes to Columbia. Beekeepers man a booth to sell honey and educate passersby. There will be honey on display for sale as well as for judging, and, of course, everyone wants a blue ribbon. Also in this booth, we have an observation hive where people get the opportunity to observe the bees with a protective glass between them. The queen is marked with the color of that year and people are delighted and excited about seeing and finding the one bee that is marked. Of course, we always help as sometimes she will slip to the other side of the observation hive. One of my greatest memories is watching a girl of eight or nine with her mother place their hands on their chins as they stared wide-eyed watching a bee emerge. I pointed out, “Look there is a baby bee being born.” Their interest hooked me in wanting to work the booth every year several days. These people are making the connection between the lowly honeybee and the food in their supermarket. It is also fun to ask the small children that have front teeth missing if they are 6 years old and if their mom knows. The question is if a bee makes onetwelfth of a teaspoon in their lifetime, how many bees would it take to fill up a quart jar? If you are working the bee booth at the fair on opening day, you are in the park before the gates open to the general public. Attached you will see a photo of an empty midway. The rides are silent and the attendants are just walking around. Fear not, the excitement is soon to start, and the fair food will flow. In the bee yard, we are checking on the bees preparation for winter. They lay up the last stores from goldenrod and asters and bring in quantities of pollen that will sustain them for winter. If there pollen stores do not appear to be enough, the beekeeper will feed them heavy syrup to carry them through. Pollination of squash and cucumbers is ongoing. These crops will produce until they are frosted out. The bees will remain in the fields until after a killing frost, and then they will be brought in for winter storage. Wes Bommer is a Master Gardener, member of Wagener Garden Club and president of Mid-State Beekeepers and the State Beekeepers Association.
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Those who faithfully brush their teeth each morning and night might feel as though they're doing enough to achieve a healthy smile. However, even people with good oral care habits may hear from their dentist or hygienist that they have signs of gingivitis, an early form of gum disease. Arming yourself with a better understanding of gingivitis and tools to help fight it can help improve the health of your mouth and make your next dental visit a more positive experience. What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is a very common early form of gum disease that causes gums to become red, swollen and bleed easily during brushing or flossing. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to a more serious form of gum disease known as periodontitis, which affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth and represents a major cause of tooth loss in adults.1 How Can I Fight Gingivitis? Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect yourself from gingivitis. Try these techniques between dental visits to help improve your chances of acing your next dental check-up. * Rinse, rinse, rinse! Using a mouth rinse is an important part of your overall oral care routine. Look for a rinse that protects against plaque and gingivitis like Crest(R) Pro-Health(R) Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse. Rinsing with Invigorating Clean takes no more than a minute a day, but protects against gingivitis and leaves you with a lasting cool freshness that helps to signal that you are on the path to a healthy mouth. In fact, in a survey of over 100 Women's Health readers selected to receive free samples of a new Crest Pro-Health Rinse, 89 percent felt more confident about their next dental check-up after regular use of Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse.2 * Give your mouth the time it deserves. Spending a little more time on your oral health is an easy way to help keep your smile in shape. Make sure to spend at least two minutes brushing, which should include 30 seconds of brushing each section of your mouth (upper right, upper left, lower right and lower left), both morning and night. * Get in touch with your toothpaste. Not all toothpastes work the same, so choose one that protects against gingivitis. Unlike ordinary toothpastes, Crest(R) Pro-Health(R) Clinical Gum Protection Invigorating Clean Mint Toothpaste helps eliminate plaque at the gum line. In a recent clinical study, 100 percent of people who used Clinical Gum Protection Invigorating Clean Mint Toothpaste together with Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse, Oral-B(R) CrossAction(R) Pro-Health(R) Toothbrush and Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Clinical Protection Floss had reduced gingivitis in just two weeks.3 Taking steps towards helping to prevent gingivitis can not only help you achieve a healthier mouth, but can help make you and your dentist smile at your next visit!
Davenport to return home Pvt. Salley graduates from Marine Corps basic training for a two-week visit
Pvt. Christopher N. Salley graduated from basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, on Oct. 7. Pvt. Salley was assigned to 1st Training Battalion, “C” Company Plt. 1075 where he spent 13 weeks in what is the toughest basic training in the U.S. Armed Forces today. He is a son of Paul and Tina Salley of Salley and brother of Joshua D. Salley of Lexington. Christopher is currently employed by the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and will return to his position there in their dispatch center as a Marine reservist after completing Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C., and Military Occupational School at Camp Lejune, N.C. Pvt. Salley’s decision of being a public servant working at the ACSO prompted his decision to join the USMC. He said he felt like the training and core values taught in the marines could help him in his career while serving his country.
Petty Officer Third Class U.S. Navy Raven Davenport will be returning home to Wagener for a two-week visit on Nov. 4. Raven is stationed aboard the USS Carl Vinson, the ship which carried the body of Osama bin Laden for burial at sea. Raven graduated from A School with top scholastic honors. She has visited several foreign countries since joining the Navy in 2010. Raven is a graduate of Wagener-Salley High School and hopes to speak with the Wagener-Salley ROTC 2012 graduating seniors. Raven is the daughter of Sabrina Davenport and Louis Samuels, and the granddaughter of Ozell Davenport and the late Rosa Davenport and the late Isaac and Louise Samuels. Raven will be returning to sea on Nov. 30 for a seven-month tour of duty. She and her family request that you remember her in your prayers.
ALC athletic director, WSHS volleyball coach selected as head coach for 1A/2A high school volleyball all stars
Congrats to Tami Jo Garvin, ALC athletic director and volleyball coach at WagenerSalley High School, who was selected to be head coach for the 1A/2A High School Volleyball All Star Team. They will play against the 3A/4A All Stars at Erskine College in Due West on Nov. 17 and 18. Garvin is married to Jamie Garvin, USAF retired with 28 years service, and they have three sons – Zachary, Jacob and Seth.
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WAGENER-SALLEY’S 2011 HOMECOMING
PHOTO BY SHERRY HUTTO MILES PHOTO BY SHERRY HUTTO MILES
HOMECOMING QUEEN: Stephanie Fields was HOMECOMING WINNERS: From left Carmen Cabezas, Miss Sophomore; Jenna Starnes, Miss Junior; Nakontae Williams, Miss War Eagle; Miss Homecoming 2011 at Wagener-Salley High School. Stephanie Fields, Miss Homecoming, Crystal Thurmond, Miss Freshman; and Kimberly Mason, Miss Congeniality.
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WAGENER-SALLEY ’11 HOMECOMING
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PHOTOS BY SHERRY HUTTO MILES Kimberly Mason Nakontae Williams was named Miss War Congeniality 2011. Eagle 2011.
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A MAN I KNEW
All I can say is it’s Satan’s stuff Just one hit, you can’t get enough So don’t drink or do cocaine Because in the end it’ll bring you pain This man I knew well, I know him first hand I’m sorry to say, it’s me, I am the man I saw a light on Halloween night of 2007 It came from the sky, straight from heaven On the floor I lay at a crack house that night When out of the ceiling fan came a light so bright Where’d the light come from, what did it mean I tried to roll over, not believing what I’d seen Now I know it came from God up above To take me out of my hell with His love I know now why I write these words in a rhyme To tell people don’t do drugs, not even one time The hell in my life was part of God’s plan So I can tell people about drugs, I know about them first hand This story I tell so that I might save Even just one person’s soul from an early grave Memories of my life inspired by God up above He shows me how to write with his wonderful love So put down your crack pipe and go hug your wife You too my friend, with God’s help, can start a new life! The man I knew, he is gone, he has left the land The new man is here to stay with help straight from God’s hand! 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. Many, many years ago, he took up a habit If he knew what he knows now, he would’ve run like a rabbit He was out drinkin’ with friends that he knew well He was offered cocaine, it started his hell
WAGENER WOMAN’S CLUB
Woman’s Club began the new club year with the approval of the following projects: CTFK (all activities), Perry Baptist Church food bank, DPRT Wagener Seniors, Cumbee Center, Woman’s Heart Health, Breast Cancer Awareness, Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Senior Congregate Meal Site at Listine G. Courtney Human Services Center, Wagener Pregnancy Care Center, WagenerSalley Senior Scholarship, Nancy Bonnette Library, Wagener Parks and Wagener Downtown Development, Wagener Museum, Perry Parks and Perry Museum, Habitat for Humanity, Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Women’s Heart Health, bakeless bake sale, Perry Elder Care, Donald Cooper Memorial, and Labels-Box Tops-and Tabs for Education. The club will continue to have a booth at Wagener Hometown Christmas weekend and at the Peach Tree 23 yard sale.* Further business included the announcement of the following club programs: Mayor Michael Miller, Wagener on the Move; Carolyn Buchner, Pure Hearts/Brave Hearts; Jackie Busbee, Estate Planning; LeWanda Fulmer, Nancy Bonnette Library; and Amelia Henderson, Creative Reuse. Also noted was participation in CTFK Light the Night which will be held on Monday, Oct. 31 at the old Wagener Manufacturing building. The September special project was the donation of new and used books to Nancy Bonnette Library. Club members were reminded that October special project is can goods for Perry Baptist food bank. * On June 4, six club members made a journey to Ridge Spring to participate in the Peach Tree 23 yard sale that follows Highway 23 from Leesville to Modoc. We were supposed to leave Wagener at 6 a.m.; however, after a few stragglers, we were on the road. We arrived about 6:45 a.m., and there were cars, trucks, vendors, people and anything else that you can think of for as far as the eye could see. We had three spaces reserved for the club, and they were prime spaces. Almost everyone who came to our area commented on what a good location we were in. Club members donated various items for the sale. There was an abundance of old books which we each vowed not to take back home. We had a very successful day. Most of our treasures (including all of the old books) found new homes, and the club coffer is now a little fuller. Peach Tree 23 is held the first Saturday in June. FYI, Woman’s Club began last year meeting at Virginia’s Porch restaurant at Claridge House Bed and Breakfast. If you have not eaten at Virginia’s Porch, you don’t know what you are missing!
Here’s a little rhyme of a man I knew well Who spent most of his life in a living hell
BRIAN WATTS
It start’s with a little at a time When you do too much, it fogs your mind You start by snorting a little of the stuff As time goes on, it ain’t enough
Satan knew what he was doing, when he made this drug It’ll take away your hopes and dreams, even your hugs
You now load your pipe with your crack cocaine All the time you’re thinking, it’ll take away your pain
You take a big hit, inhale all the smoke Hold it as long as you can till you might choke
This man I knew, he was real tough But as years went by, he couldn’t get enough
He spent so much money, it made him sick Would call the dealers, they’d come quick One night a big hit, his heart felt sore He grabbed his chest and fell to the floor With sweat on his palms, eyes rolled back in his head The people standing around thought he was dead He lay on the floor, surrounded by thugs All the time he lay there, they still did his drugs He finally stood to his feet, though his head did burn Asked if there were any more drugs, knew it was his turn
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BRIEFLY
Free notary public seminar offered Nov. 1 at Aiken Tech WSHS Class of 2002 will Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering a free regional notary public seminar have reunion meeting
building, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament will begin and continue throughout the afternoon. Any group of 3 may enter. For more information on the activities of the day, contact the church or call (803) 564-3934.
Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. There is no monetary registration fee; however, we ask that anyone who walks provide a food donation. You may drop off any donations between 10 a.m. and noon. There will also be fun for the kids. Presented by the Edisto Baptist Association Women’s Missionary Union.
Saron Baptist celebrates its 123rd anniversary
Saron Baptist Church will be celebrating its 123rd church anniversary on Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Leander Jones is pastor. Everyone is invited to attend.
Nov. 1, 2011 for all Aiken County and surrounding county notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Aiken Technical College, Building 100 Auditorium, 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Notaries public hold an important position of responsibility. It is critical to understand the duties and responsibilities of notaries under South Carolina law. Once commissioned as a notary public, it is the responsibility of the notary to maintain a level of training necessary to perform the duties of the position as required by law. This seminar will address state laws governing the duties and responsibilities of notaries. The unauthorized practice of law will also be addressed in a joint session with a representative from the South Carolina Bar. Attending a Notary Public seminar is not required; the seminar is public service of the Secretary of State’s Office. You may register for the seminar at www. surveymonkey.com/s/7TQLRZG or by emailing rdaggerhart@sos.sc.gov. Please state your name, the location of the seminar you wish to attend, and a telephone number where you can be reached. For a complete listing of other notary public seminars offered across the state, visit twww.scsos.com.
Wagener-Salley Class of 2002 will be having a reunion meeting Nov. 5 at noon at Frog’s Diner, 101 Depot Ave., Salley. For more information, contact Lunita at 803-258-0208 or email WSHClassof2002@gmail.com.
Saron Baptist will hold yard sale, fish fry on Nov. 5
A yard sale and fish fry will be held at Saron Baptist Church on Railroad Avenue on Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fish dinners will be $7 a plate. Raffle tickets will be on sale for a COACH purse; buy one ticket for $3 or two for $5. The purse will be raffled on Nov. 5. Tickets for the fish fry can be purchased in advance from church members or call (803) 564-5474. All proceeds is for the Saron Baptist Church Building Fund.
Bethcar Baptist to mark homecoming with lunch
We would like you to join us at Bethcar Baptist Church for Homecoming on Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. with a covered dish lunch immediately following the service. Rev. Paul Widener will be our guest speaker, and The High Cotton Singers will deliver our special music. Revival will be Nov. 7-9.
New Holland Baptist will We Are Here For You 5K host its annual Fall Festival Hunger Walk will be Nov. 12
In the recent economic crisis, the food pantries in our area have experienced a growing need for food donations. Join us for our 5K walk at the Perry Walking Track in Perry on Nov. 12! We will be walking to raise awareness for those in need in our area and collecting nonperishable food items that will be donated to local food banks.
New Holland Baptist Church, 2279 New Holland Road, Wagener, will host the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at the New Holland Baptist Church ball field. There will be an air slide bouncing booth, gospel singing, all varieties of hot dogs and lots of fun. At 2 p.m. in the New Holland fellowship
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CHRIST CENTRAL INSTITUTE DORM STUDENTS’ TRIP TO THE STATE FAIR
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AL-ANON
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Al-Anon contacts and make arrangements for someone to pick my client up and take him or her to a meeting. I have also taken them to a meeting, introAlcoholism is a disease of denial by the duced them to someone and made sure they felt entire family. It is one of the first areas I check comfortable before leaving. It may seem like out in the initial interview. It is easy to miss the going a step too far, but the payoff – seeing clireal source of the problem. Because of denial, ents become their own persons with dignity and I explain the illness and its effects on the entire a sense of belonging, recognizing their worthifamily. ness to themselves and others – is worth it. If I suspect there is alcoholism in the home, These clients discover a whole new outlook I refer the spouse to Al-Anon. Regardless of on life and develop healthy relationships with whether the alcoholic is willing to get help, it is their family, friends and relatives. The greatimportant for the partner to know where to get est insight for the spouse and the family is: “It support and find valuable information. doesn’t have to be that way anymore.” Because Al-Anon members truly understand, Opal Cameron is a registered social worker clients receive support, friendship, and an in Shell Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. You may find similar articles by visiting openness they will never find in any other orgawww.al-anon.alateen.org and click on the icon nization or club. on the right referring the Al-Anon Faces AlcoThey all have something in common. Many holism 2011. alcoholics have found recovery because the For local Al-Anon information, contact spouse found Al-Anon first. The whole family benefits from Al-Anon and so do we profesNancy B. at (803) 564-6487. sionals. Local meetings are Monday nights at 7 p.m. I keep a list of all local Al-Anon meetat Wagener United Methodist Church, 153 ings and give it to my clients. I have a list of Columbia Highway.
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A TRIBUTE TO MS. CHARLOTTE
BY JOHNNIE ALLEN WEST
Contributor one bit! As a result, she walked with a cane and later in life with a walker, but she never let that slow her down. She taught school for many years, providing a bit of refinement and culture to the children of our area, through her music education programs. She also carried her love of music with her into her church work, encouraging many children, as well as adults, to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. I have heard Ms. Charlotte play the piano in church and sing many solos. She didn’t know the meaning of the word “no.” If asked to play for a church service or provide special music through a solo, her answer was always “yes.” Even in her later years she was always willing to serve others with great dignity. Yes, Ms. Charlotte was always dignified; it was just part of her natural demeanor. If any worthy event needed spurring on, Ms. Charlotte would “be there” on the telephone organizing and getting people to agree to do whatever needed doing. It sure didn’t take me long to learn that if she asked me to do something, I’d better not say anything but “yes, Ms. Charlotte, I’ll be happy to do that.” “No” was just not an acceptable answer to give Ms. Charlotte! I have thought many times over the past few weeks about all of the many birthday cards I received from the Methodist church during the past 30 years. It was Ms. Charlotte who always saw that people were not forgotten on their birthdays. She saw that the birthday cards were always in the mail and often made phone calls to say happy birthday, too. I also thought about the many phone calls I received reminding me of events she knew I wouldn’t want to miss. She would call to remind me of activities going on at church because she knew I needed to be there, and she often called just to check and see how I was getting along. Ms. Charlotte was indeed “there” for me and many others, as well. I think she would be proud to know that the way she lived her own life had such a profound and positive effect on all of us lucky enough to cross her path. Let’s hope that we will be able to carry on the ideals and principles she instilled within us and share them with those around us, as well as she did!
CALLING ALL SENIORS
The following senior trips are offered by Aiken County PRT: Friday, Nov. 11: Columbia – Annual Veterans Day Parade: One of the largest parades in the United States. Enjoy bands, floats, military vehicles, a fly-over, and more! Lunch at Ryan’s $20 per person. Thursday, Dec. 8: Edgefield – Holiday Shop Around: This will be the start of Historic Edgefield’s Holiday shopping season! Join us as we visit the Discovery Center, Old Edgefield Pottery, have dinner at Old Edgefield
A few weeks ago I received a call early one morning telling me that Ms. Charlotte Tyler had passed away. Sometimes, as we go through life, we are lucky enough to get to know a few people along the way, who influence us through their own actions and, therefore, have an impact on how we view life. After hearing about her death, I thought about how lucky I had been to have the opportunity to know Ms. Charlotte during the 30 years I have called Wagener home. I first met Ms. Charlotte when Jim and I decided to visit Wagener United Methodist Church. She was one of the first people to greet us and make us feel like the Methodist church needed us as part of their church family! Ms. Charlotte was born to a Navy lieutenant commander and his wife, and, in her own quiet way, she exuded the culture and refinement that comes from growing up in such a home. My mother always said that money and fancy clothes, etc., could never buy a person true culture and refinement – that it is something people are born with, and I think she was certainly right, for Ms. Charlotte was an example of such a person. She never acted as though she thought she was above others but used her special gifts to encourage others to better themselves. As I sat through her memorial service, I heard many tributes to Ms. Charlotte’s life, but the one that stuck most with me was when one of her former pastors remarked that Ms. Charlotte developed a habit early on of “always being there.” I have given a lot of thought to that phrase, and I don’t mind telling you that, in light of Ms. Charlotte’s dedication to things she found important, that phrase has taken own new meaning for me. As far back as I can remember, Ms. Charlotte was always what I call a background leader. She was “always there” somewhere, seeing that the important things were attended to, but often you didn’t even know she was the one getting them done because she was so low key about it. She suffered from polio in her younger days, but in all the years I knew her, she never let that bother her
Grille, then shop! $30 per person, This includes dinner Monday, Dec. 12: Cayce – The Lights of Cayce and surrounding area: Join us for a ride through City Hall to see the twinkling lights and huge displays. $20 per person (does not include purchases at Krispy Kreme). Trips are open to everyone age 55 and up. We plan to offer a different trip each month. The bus will leave from two locations: Graniteville Rec Center and The Courtney Center in Wagener. For more information on any of our trips, call Carolyn at (803) 564-5211 or Tandra at (803) 663-6142.
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Lindsey Jackson got her first deer on Sept. 29. He was a 5-point buck and weighed 140 pounds.
T.C. Sox of Fat Boy Deer Processing harvested this once-in-a-lifetime monster. It was a “cryptorchid” buck – 255-pound, 20-point buck in full velvet. His beagle, Peanut whom he got from his daddy, jumped the buck up and the rest of the pack ran him to T.C.
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S.C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
You’re Invited!
Come join me at the Wagener Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. I’ll provide a briefing on legislative accomplishments from the past session, but more importantly, I want to hear from you. It’s my first-ever “Talk-ToTaylor Town Hall” to be held in Wagener. Y’all come!
REP. BILL TAYLOR
Tending to Business Right Here at Home
While legislation and debate get most attention and press coverage, there’s far more to being a State Legislator than conducting business at the Capitol. Constituent service is paramount. I represent about 40,000 Aiken County residents and there are always a host of personal issues that need my attention and advocacy. Often, I serve as an intermediary helping folks resolve problems or challenges they have with state government. Sometimes issues boil over and affect neighborhoods and entire areas.
The Chicken Farm Controversy
As example, since last May I have focused on the controversy surrounding the building a large chicken farm operation on Wire Road, in the northeast part of the county. Neighbors have been understandably concerned that four poultry houses containing 152,000 birds would adversely affect their lives. I talked with many neighbors and, understanding their serious concerns, months ago I requested S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control conduct a formal hearing so all sides could be fairly heard. More than 100 citizens attended the recent hearing and the majority who chose to testify spoke out against the commer-
cial farming venture. They are concerned about the personal health of their families, potential ground water contamination and the noxious odor and dust that would be released into the air. Neighbors also worry that the chicken farm will cost them financially in causing their home values to decline. Local Realtors I talked to confirm neighbors’ concerns citing the difficulty of getting prospective buyers to even look at home or property near a chicken farm operation. As one resident stated, “It’s just wrong to do that to your neighbors.” The chicken farm issue is delicate. Aiken County zoning laws allow for this particular property to be used as a chicken farm. While I support personal property rights and the right to use this farm land for this PHOTO BY BILL TAYLOR purpose, I also appreciate that those living More than 100 citizens attended the recent hearing on the addition of four poultry houses on in close proximity to the proposed chicken Wire Road. farm have reasons for concern. DHEC officials told me that this was life. For some, the significant loss of home little expense when investing hundreds of one of the largest hearings ever conducted value might mean the difference of having thousands of dollars into the construction into the building of a chicken farm. That’s enough money for retirement. That’s seriof a chicken farm. good; Aiken County residents are involved ous. and care enough to speak out. The decision Like many concerned neighbors, I have The ‘Good Neighbor’ Policy to approve or disapprove the permit will learned a lot about commercial chicken not be made by popular vote, DHEC offiBased on this recent incident, I wonder if farm operations since this issue came to the cials said, but public comments would be forefront. I love chickens. More correctly, I we should pursue what I’ll call the “Good considered. If the permit is approved, it can love eating chicken; not living with them. Neighbor Policy.” Such legislation would be appealed in 15 days. modify the criteria for the location of future I’m also pro-business. As a longtime commercial poultry farms by giving conentrepreneur, I know first-hand the challenges of making money and creating jobs. sideration to the density of homes or popuRules are Rules lation of the area surrounding a proposed I admire entrepreneurs who invest their First and foremost, DHEC is following chicken farm. While the idea may sound money and hard labor into making any the process prescribed by state law. If the sensible to many of us, I suspect people business successful and profitable. That’s proposed chicken farm meets all legal crithe American way. I am troubled, however, in the poultry industry will vehemently teria and the health concerns of neighbors object, which is their right. That’s why the that their potential success would be at the are judged not to be significant, the operalegislative process is arduous and commitexpense of their neighbors. tion will be approved. They won’t consider Here in Aiken County we have a lot of tees hear from everyone so the best and fair critical human factors such as living with wide open spaces. Currently, there is more policy is created. Let me know what you noxious odors and declining home values. and 51,000 acres of land for sale. Much of think. The smell is undeniable. I ride a motorthat land is remote and not near neighborcycle and thanks to my nose, I often know hoods. Wouldn’t that be an ideal area to Thank you for the privilege of serving before I round a curve that there’s a poultry locate a commercial poultry farm? Yes, you. I look forward to visiting with you at farm ahead. The economic impact consemy “Talk-To-Taylor Town Hall” Nov. 1 in it would cost the operator a little more to quences may threaten a neighbor’s way of Wagener. purchase the land, but ten remote acres is
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Charlotte Elaine Haight Tyler
November 24, 1990 – October 5, 2011 SALLEY — Lisa Marie Bledsoe, 20, entered into rest Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Lisa was born November 24, 1990 in Aiken, S.C. She was a 2010 graduate of Wagener-Salley High School. Lisa is the mother of William Isaiah Bledsoe, BLEDSOE daughter of Linda May Stone Price and her husband Richard Wayne Price of Ridge Spring and J.D. (Dennis) Bledsoe and his wife Kim Bledsoe of Salley. Lisa’s brother and sisters are Heather (James) Arnold of North Augusta, Matthew Hunter Price of Ridge Spring, and Patricia Gale Bledsoe of Salley. Her paternal grandparents are Patricia Helen (Kirby) Bunton of Windsor and the late John William “Bill” Bledsoe, maternal grandparents the late Hubert and Margaret Stone, niece of Richard and Annette Stone, Raymond and Linda Stone, John and Betty Stone,
Lisa Marie Bledsoe
July 27, 1927 – September 29, 2011 WAGENER — Mrs. Charlotte Elaine Haight Tyler, 84, entered into rest Thursday, September 29, 2011. Born July 27, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Lt. Commander (Ret.) Walter Clayton and Lottie Walker Haight. Mrs. Tyler was a survivor of polio, having contracted the disease in 1950. She conquered polio and went on to receive a BA degree from Columbia College and a Master’s degree from Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Georgia. She taught public school music and Wagener elementary and high school. She later taught fifth and sixth grades at A. L. Corbett Middle School in Wagener. She was a member of Wagener United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities including pianist, choir director, and soloist for many years. She taught Sunday school, Bible school, and held all offices of United Methodist Women. She was a member and past president of Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa teacher sorority. She was member of Town and Country of Aiken and also a member of Aiken County Retired Teachers and a past board member of Aiken Technical College. Mrs. Tyler is survived by her husband of 64 years Marion Dukes “Shorty” Tyler, Sr., sons; Marion Dukes Tyler, Jr. of Wagener, Walter H. Tyler (Laurie), and Tim M. Tyler (Glenda) and daughter Charlotte T. Snyder (Michael) of Chapin, SC, grandsons; Dana, Owen, Brian (Cindy), Andy, David, Chase, Dale (Amanda), Brian and Jay, granddaughter Brook Price, great grandchildren; Brent, Emily, Beth, Dallas, Taylor, Grady, and Caroline, sister-in-law Frances Tyler, nephew Charlie E. Tyler, III (Ann), niece LeMyra T. Young (Garry), great-nephews; Chet and Todd Tyler, and Tyler Young. She was predeceased by her parents, a brother Jimmy Stewart, sister Mamie Campbell, and brother-in-law C. E. “Gene” Tyler, Jr. The funeral service was held Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. in the Wagener United Methodist Church. The family requests that memorials be made to the Wagener United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 265, Wagener, SC 29164. An online register is available at www.blizzardfuneralhome.com.
Barney Stone, Robert and Bergie Stone, Traci and Ricky Oswald, the late T.C. Stone and the late Hubert Stone, and many cousins. A memorial service as held Sunday, Oct. 9 at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Wagener-Salley High School with Pastor Jimmy Coyle, Pastor/Papa Kirby Bunton, Associate Pastor Brion (Kid) Holland and Pastor Jack Atkinson officiating. Memorials may be made to Faith Riders Fellowship Church Building Fund at P. O. 1428 Aiken, SC 29802 or Linda Price or J. D. Bledsoe on behalf of William Isaiah Bledsoe.
Daisy Lee Stephens
September 3, 1927 – October 16, 2011 GILBERT — Ms. Daisy Lee (Isreal) Stephens, 84, affectionately known as “Trotsie,” was called home on Oct. 16, 2011 after an extended illness. Daisy was born in Prosperity, S.C., to the late Julius and Texanna Stephens. She was educated in the Newberry County School System and employed at the Lexington Medical Center Extend-
ed Care, formerly known as Rikard’s Nursing Home. Daisy was a devoted member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington, SC. Daisy was preceded in death by her foster parents, Leroy and Robertha Dominick. Daisy leaves to cherish her loving memories her 10 children: Shirley STEPHENS Isreal, Leroy Isreal Jr., Emma Cook, Vera Isreal, Rebecca Isreal-Kearse, Ricky Isreal, Abram Isreal, Daisy Isreal-Nunez, Tony Isreal, all of Gilbert, S.C., and Randolph Isreal from Seattle, Wash. One sister, Willie Julia “Jute” Geiger, of Lexington; and one stepsister, Barbara Dominick-Buckley, of Wilmington, Del. Funeral services for Ms. Daisy Stephens were held on Friday, Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington, SC with Pastor Belton officiating. Committal services followed at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
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30 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Robin Rushton Survivors
• Age 46, diagnosed at age 42 • I am a housewife, and I work in our Continued from 1 chicken houses. • I am a mom of two Taunya Swedenburg Gloria Hutto children: Mitch, age 22, • I am a personal care aide (PCA). • I am retired. I was working at the time at and Brittany, age 16, and • I am a mom of Dorez, age 14, and Busbee Elementary & Wagener-Salley High. dogs. Taunija, age 10. • I am a mom of two – • I am a daughter of • I am a daughter of Jean Bell and Stephanie Sarah Cooper. Betty Smith. Neeley • I am a member of • I am a member of • I am a grandmother of Rocky Grove Baptist Chalk Hill Baptist Church. five – Anna Cooper, Tessa, Church in Salley. • I am a loving wife and Gauge, Caleb and Ellah • I am a shopper and decorator in my mother. Neeley house. • I am an 8-year breast • I am a daughter of: • I am a 4½-year breast cancer cancer SURVIVOR. Rudolph and Mary Sharpe SURVIVOR. • When did you find • I am a member of: • When did you find the cancer, what the cancer, what stage, type, treatment and Berlin Baptist Church stage, type, treatment and challenges? challenges? November 2003, age 27, Stage • I am a: Baker and gardener October 2006, not actually diagnosed until • I am a 20-year breast cancer SURVIVOR. 3 breast cancer. Treatment was chemo, January 4, 2007, with Stage 2 invasive radiation and surgery. I had a recurrence in I was 45 years old. carcinoma. Treatment was chemo and June 2005 at age 29. Treatment was chemo • When did you find the cancer, what radiation. Challenges: Keeping one foot and bilateral mastectomy. stage, type, treatment and challenges? June in front of the other, staying strong and • Advice to others with breast cancer and 1991. Treatment was surgery on Sept. 3, their families: Listen to that little advice, The believing that everything would be OK! 1991, and then chemo. • Advice to others with breast cancer and Holy Spirit, if you think that something is • Advice to others with breast cancer and wrong. I found a lump in July 2003 and was their families: Never let doctors persuade their families: Don’t give up, keep fighting you that it’s something else. Go with your not diagnosed until November 2003. Get and have faith in God. gut feeling. Always remember to listen to your mammogram. Keep the faith. • My secret to survival is: Having faith in • My secret to survival is: Put God first and God! Have yearly checkups and always God, prayer and my family’s support. Live self-check yourself and never, never put off treat everyone the way you would like to be each day to the fullest. Keep up with your today what you can do to prevent! mammograms and remember that God is the treated. Love everybody because you never • My secret to survival is: Faith, prayers, know when you will need help. I thank God great physician. faith and having God’s guidance during my for my family. journey. And of course having my wonderful husband, children and parents by my side all the time during my treatments. God was and is my everything!
Mayor
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On Tuesday morning, I met Sheriff Michael Hunt at Town Hall with plans to spread the word about the missing resident, hoping that someone could provide any pertinent information to aid in the search. Little did we know that the “someone” was already on the scene with the aforementioned key information. As we were completing a display for the digital sign, Sheriff Hunt received the call informing him that the missing person had been located, was alive and safe. The safe return of this individual is because Mr. Willie Cannon remembered last seeing his neighbor and good friend, Mrs. Ruth Zimmerman, walking near Wagontong Road early Sunday evening. Upon hearing that she was missing, Mr. Cannon drove to the scene where procedures were being followed to locate her. Acting on information he provided, the authorities located Mrs. Zimmerman within minutes. Mr. Cannon is a lifelong, much respected citizen of the Wagener community, whom I feel fortunate to call a friend. Many of you will know him by his warm greeting, pleasant smile or kind assistance in his work as a manager at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Wagener. When you next see Mr. Cannon, please take time to say hello and thank him for his thoughtful kindness and unselfish contributions to his community and fellow citizens. Also, I ask you to follow his example of vigilance and concern for your neighbors because without his caring and thoughtful efforts, this outcome may have been very different. local paper every month. We are trying to get them published so to help many other people. They are already in churches, on the Internet, in AA meetings and in prisons. To date, I’ve written more than 140 rhymes in just over three years. Not bad for a kid who rebelled against religion, went to prison, smoked coke most of his life with the devil and drank swimming pools full of booze. The whole time my mother prayed. I was reborn at 43 years of age, sober ever since that night. Again I say – Ain’t our God a wonderful God! So remember to live for today, learn lessons from your past, but don’t dwell on it. Everything happens for a reason, and God has a plan for everyone. Still to this day, my mother prays! Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more that standing in a garage makes you a car. Remember, the next time you see someone that is different than you, don’t judge him!
the white-covered beach, God showed me the light. I could go on and on about different parts Continued from 1 of my life, but I just want people to know that prayer works. It just takes time. I had been in and out of prison, in and out Since that night in 2007 (Oct. 31 – yeah, of the Army, married and divorced twice with that’s crazy, the devil’s night), I saw the light. two kids; biologically my son Brian Jr. wasn’t Another thing – the night I saw the light, a mine by blood, but I raised him. My mom girl at my mom’s work the day before had was always praying for me. From California a prayer group to pray for me to see the to Florida to Georgia to Maryland, I bounced light. Wow, I did! Since then I haven’t drunk like a ball, always finding my cocaine wheralcohol or touched dope. My life has truly ever I was, always trying to fill that void in changed. I got out of that environment and my heart and soul with drugs and alcohol came to the Carolinas to be near Mom and throughout out my whole life. I had my ups Jim on their property where I self-rehabbed. and downs – mostly downs. I met a girl in Mom and Jim’s prayers, God and a wonGeorgia – another kid. I met a girl in South derful, kind, caring Christian woman whom Carolina – yet another kid. I went to Florida, God sent me as my guardian angel have hooked up with yet another girl, raised her made me a new man. That old man is dead. kids – the whole time deeper in the drugs and He died in 2007. The new man lives on to drinking. The whole time my mother prayed tell his story and to tell about the wonderful for me. I stayed in Panama City Beach from power of prayer and God’s love. You see, it 1995 to 2007 when I OD’d and saw the light doesn’t matter how you live in the past. Jesus from God. Dying on a crack house floor on died on a cross to forgive me my sins and
Prayer
your sins. And believe me, if he forgave me, he’ll forgive anyone. Another thing, that crazy stepbrother of mine died in 2005 outside a cell in a California prison. He was doing life and living for the devil. I hadn’t really talked to him much since we were kids. I wish we both would have seen that light. Also, remember not to judge people by how they look. I’m a long-haired, tattooedup and rough-around-the-edges kind of guy. I don’t own a suit, don’t go to an organized church and don’t have a 9-5 job, but I am accountable to Jesus 365 days a year. I know he saved my soul to help others. So if you are fighting with addictions in your life, give your problems to God, and He will help you out. Also, since becoming sober God has inspired me to write words about addictions and how through His love and the power of prayer, you too can have a cleansed soul. My wonderful guardian angel, Cindy, tries her best to get my words out. She has them in the
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WAGENER-SALLEY FFA NEWS
BY APRIL JEFFCOAT
FFA reporter
During the Oct. 3 Town Council meeting, the Wagener-Salley FFA officers joined the councilmen and guests. The purpose of their attendance was for the councilmen to voice their ideas of community involvement to the Wagener-Salley FFA under their request. Mayor Mike Miller and the councilmen sat down with the officers afterward and gave different possibilities that they can help with. The meeting was a great success, and the officers plan to attend more monthly meetings in the future.
FFA is getting more involved
On Saturday, Oct. 8, Clemson University played Boston College in Clemson. Some of the Wagener-Salley FFA members attended the game. When they arrived, they walked down to the homecoming field where floats were displayed, decorated by the different fraternities and sororities. Afterward, they walked down to downtown for some shopping. Then, they went to the Fike Building to have lunch and socialize. They left to go to the stadium and watched the Tigers pull out their sixth win with a score of 36-14. It was a good safe trip, and students are excited for the next football game next year.
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