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Celebrate Christmas in Wagener Dec. 5-6
Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Are you ready to forget about our economic troubles and experience a true, old-fashioned start to the holiday season? Start the holiday season off right by attending Wagener’s Hometown Holiday Celebration on Dec. 5 and 6. On Friday at 5 p.m., local restaurants will have food for sale throughout town. Local businesses will be open and have dessert samples and other refreshments available. Local students’ artwork will be on display as well. Carriage rides will be available in two locations – Park Street across from Town Hall and in front of the Wagener Museum. Santa will be on hand for photos, so be sure to bring your own cameras; however, if you forget, pay a small fee for your photos to be taken by helpful elves. At 7 p.m., gather in the Town Park for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be performances by local talented groups. Be sure to stick around for the fireworks display at 7:30. On Saturday, the holiday spirit continues with the Celebration Parade beginning at 11 a.m. Be sure to arrive early for a good parking spot. Grand marshals will be “Wagener’s Wisest,” all citizens 80 years of age and older. If you are a Wagener area resident over 80 years of age, be sure to contact Town Hall to participate in the celebration
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weekend. At noon, savor barbecue sandwiches at the Pavilion as part of a fundraiser.
For more information about any of the events, or to participate in the parade, call Town Hall at (803) 564-3412.
Jackson honored by H&R Block as a top franchisee
Barbie Jackson, who lives in Salley and operates the H&R Block Franchise in Batesburg-Leesville, recently attended the H&R Block U.S. Tax Services National Franchise Convention in Orlando, Fla., with her husband, Butch. At the convention, in addition to attending the general session meetings with about 2,000 fellow franchisees, Barbie and Butch were invited to meet one-on-one with top H&R Block executives to discuss upcoming products and strategies for the 2009 tax season. They did their best to show their smalltown Southern charm while meeting with H&R Block’s CEO Russ Smythe and Tim Gokey, president of retail tax services. Barbie’s Batesburg-Leesville office was also recognized as one of the Top 100 Franchises of the more than 4,700 in the United States. This award is based on growth of clients served. She received a wall plaque, which is proudly displayed in the reception area of her office. Barbie said of these national meetings, “These conventions are a great time to learn about the new products and services we will provide for the upcoming tax season. The tax industry is always being recognized as one of the Top 100 in the nation. We’re proud of that!” The week spent in Orlando wasn’t all work and no play. Barbie and Butch had time to reconnect with friends and visit the area theme parks. On the final night of the convention, those in attendance were treated to a great meal and a special showing of Shamu Rocks at SeaWorld. In addition to tax preparation services, some of the products and services offered this tax season at the Batesburg-Leesville H&R Block include Emerald Advance, a line of credit product; Easy IRA and Second Look Review. This is a thorough review of your tax return that also provides H&R Block’s Standard Guarantee. This office offers business services, providing a full array of bookkeeping services for small businesses. To reach Barbie or another helpful tax professional, visit them at 141 E. Church Street, Suite F in Batesburg-Leesville (next to Hibbett Sports in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center) or call (803) 532-3025. To learn more about H&R Block, visit hrblock.com or call 1-800-HRBLOCK.
changing and it is our responsibility to keep up with those changes. We always strive to meet our customers’ needs with new and innovative technologies and services.
By attending these meetings, we’re better equipped to provide our customers the high quality service they deserve. Providing high quality service is reflected in this office
Editor’s note: Please accept my apology – we had so many submissions from our “citizen journalists” that we didn’t have room for everything that was sent in. Look for an expanded edition next month. Thanks for reading! Dee
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The value of an egg, spool of thread and a mule ride
Memories SON. (All of Eleanor’s children called Miss Memories are precious. Memories are Essie, “Johnson.”) Life was never boring with something that cannot be taken away from Eleanor or Miss Essie you. Memories bring you great comfort and nearby. joy. Memories can sustain you through difficult Mr. Tracey thanked times. Memories allow you to remember from me for my remembrance where you came and look forward to where of his mother and then you are going. Memories are God’s gift from shared with me his story the past for the future. about my granddaddy Charlie Tyler, some of A Mule Ride to a Bygone Era which follows, in Mr. With the passing of Daddy in March 2007, Tracey’s words: We were my brother Charlie, my husband Garry, dirt farmers, from which and I assumed the responsibility of the care presumably comes the LEMYRA and upkeep of the Tyler Cemetery. In going term “dirt poor.” The time YOUNG through Daddy’s papers after his death, we was in the deepest valley were surprised to find the title to the Old Ben- of the Great Depression, when we, like all of nett Tyler Burying Ground known to us and the farmers, were suffering intense deprivato most as the Tyler Cemetery. Daddy had tions captured by a popular country song of long wanted a historical marker to be erected the time… “ leven cent cotton and forty cent at the cemetery. In April 2008, I began a letter meat; how in the world can a por’ man eat?” campaign to raise the money for the historical Mr. Tracey continues: we survived somehow monument and for the restoration of Thomas by our own devices, raising most of our food and Rachel Tyler’s grave markers. and depending upon my mother’s sewing for I mailed letters to direct descendents of making and mending our clothes. But the most Thomas Bennett Tyler and Rachel Elizabeth essential survival element was my mother’s Corbitt Tyler from as far away as San Diego, eternal optimism. This particular morning my California and as close to home as Wagener. mother called me to the backyard and told me I was pleasantly surprised with the response I to bridle a mule and bring him to the yard. received. Many descendents wrote encouragWhen I came back leading the mule, she held ing words; others shared a special memory out her right hand holding an egg, and says about the Wagener Tylers. One message in to me, “Take this egg to Charlie Tyler’s store particular from Lt. Commander (ret.) Tracey and tell him to give you a spool of brown Johnson of San Diego, Calif., was especially thread.” That is when I learned the first rule to heart warming and spoke so distinctly of the qualify to take a message – ask no questions! time in which it took place. Then learn the message. You have to get the Tracey Carlisle Johnson is the son of Wilexact words right. She did not say, “Tell him liam Earnest Johnson and Essie Busbee if he would be so kind as to exchange this Johnson. Earnest Johnson was the son of egg for a spool of thread; she would be so Edward J. Johnson and Anna Elizabeth Tyler much obliged.” No, her message was clear; Johnson. And even though Mr. Tracey and I hand him the egg and tell him to give you a are distantly related, we are direct descendants spool of brown thread. So off I went riding of Bennett and Rachel Tyler. In one corthe mule, carefully holding the egg in my left respondence with Mr. Tracey, I told him of hand. the fond memories that I have of his mother Riding along, my mind wandered here “Miss Essie.” Kay (Tracey’s sister Eleanor’s and there as young boys are wont to do who daughter) would drive Miss Essie to Mama are on a mission. Why am I riding this mule and Daddy’s store to do her grocery shopping. I wondered, when I have walked this road a Miss Essie was famous for getting as much as thousand times back and forth to school? No she could carry in two hands and then dropdoubt hurry for a mending job. Then there ping every thing on the counter in the middle was the encounter with Charlie Tyler that I of what the cashier was checking out for had to deal with. Just what is the relative value someone else. She would then leave and come of an egg as compared to a spool of brown back with another armload and proceed to do thread?...As I began to think along those lines, it all over again. We knew when we saw Miss I quickly abandoned them, content in the Essie come in the door that it was best to get knowledge that Charlie Tyler would readily a shopping cart and place next to the register and happily agree to the exchange because of for her groceries. One particular Saturday my standing with him. After all, ever since I afternoon, Miss Essie and Kay were preparing was a toddler accompanying my mother or to leave the store when a young man came in my father to his store, he recognized me in a to ask directions. Miss Essie asked the young very congenial manner and, just as important, man, “What’s your name?” He replied, “You I had become one of his customers with the don’t know me. I’m from Newberry.” Miss odd penny that I had been infrequently able to Essie then said, “Well you’ve got a name, scrounge from God knows where to invest in haven’t you?” The young man then told her his penny banana caramel. But overriding all his name, and Miss Essie said, “That’s a fine of that was a mystic bond. name. You’ve nothing to be ashamed of.” Kay From my infancy, I was inoculated by my was mortified. I can still hear her say…JOHN- mother in the value of family, and I would listen for hours to her recite the detailed kinship we had with the various branches of our family tree. She had an encyclopedic memory of all the kinfolks and their vital statistics and kept a notebook full of the records she had compiled over the years. It not only listed our kin but sundry records of other local people and events which became known as the Essie Johnson Journal. Of course the Tylers figured prominently in the records she revealed to us. Both my maternal and paternal grandmothers were Tylers, the paternal one from the Thomas Bennett Tyler line of Aiken County and the maternal from the Amanderville Tyler line in Barnwell County. I never learned if there was any traceable relation between them. In Wagener, we patronized Tyler Bros. department store on one end of the block and Charlie’s Market on the other end of the block. Mr. Tracey goes on to say that he never learned the exact relationship of John and Anderson Tyler to Charlie Tyler or the relationship of the Oscar Tyler family who farmed south of Wagener. (Oscar, John and Anderson were brothers and Charlie was the son of their eldest brother Charlie Sr.) But from my mother’s accounts they occupied in my mind’s eye a mysterious and magical world populated by “cousins”– so mystical that she could never properly define or clarify what made those relationships so special – but only to leave an indelible impression that they represented inseparable bonds of value beyond description, and all of the Tylers were cousins. Mr. Tracey recalls: I rode on into Wagener with confidence. I dismounted behind Charlie’s Market with some difficulty in protecting my precious cargo, tied up the mule and entered Charlie’s store – the only customer in the place. Of all people, Charlie Tyler would be the one to who knew the actual comparative value of an egg and a spool of brown thread. Yet, after greeting me warmly as was his custom and listening to my mother’s message, he smiled, took the egg from my extended hand, disappeared momentarily and returned to place in my hand a spool of brown thread. It was then that I began to appreciate the lesson my mother had been trying to convey on our mystical relations: Charlie Tyler measured the relative values of an egg with a spool of brown thread on a scale balanced by equal measures of neighborly love and kindness. Mr. Tracey closes his story with this: if ever again I am in desperate need of a spool of brown thread, I would only ask the good Lord to have it be in a location within a mule ride of a Tyler store – and that I have an egg. Mr. Tracey’s memory of 75+ years ago paints a vivid picture of the hard times of the Great Depression, but it also paints a vivid picture of the innocents, integrity and honor of that bygone era. Sweet, sweet memories.
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Wagener Monthly to start recipe contest and drawing
By DEE TAYLOR
WAGENER’S MOST WANTED
The Wagener Police Department has warrants out for the arrest of several local citizens, in connection with a variety of offenses. Eric Joseph Brown: failure to stop on command of the police; open container. Brandon Miki’ala Williams, Brown Hall AKA “Chang”: wanted for shoplifting out of the City of Pelion. Sherry Anita Hall: failure to appear driving under suspension first offense; driving an unsafe motor vehicle. Rodney Nakia Isaac: failure to pay; driving under suspension first offense. Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of these individuals, contact the Wagener Police Department at 564-5411 or the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-922-9709.
We are blessed to have some good cooks in our area. In my opinion, my mom is one of the best. Chances are you feel the same way about your mom, grandmother, sister or even yourself. Well, why not share a great recipe and get an evening out – not cooking? Here’s the way to win – submit your favorite recipe, and we will hold a random drawing for a dinner (or lunch) out at Outaways Café. Again the drawing will be random, we will pull the recipe out of all the submitted recipes, so the “winner” won’t be an opinion on which is the best recipe, but hopefully it will be fun. We will publish the “Recipe of the Month” along with the winner’s name. To submit your recipe; you can e-mail, fax or mail your recipe to my attention. E-mail [email protected], send a fax to (803) 649-1404 or mail entries to Wagener Monthly Recipe Contest, 326 Rutland Drive N.W., Aiken, SC 29801. Please make sure to include your name, address and phone number. To start off our recipe of the month, I have selected a very special casserole dish. In August, I attended the funeral of the much loved Beatrice Carver. I knew her as “Mammie Carver” because she is my first cousin Lynn Clarke’s grandmother on her dad’s side of the family. I wanted to be at the funeral out of my love and respect for Lynn and her family and, of course, to honor Miss Bea, who was a good friend of my grandmother, and Lynn’s other grandmother, Ruth Wooten. Little did I know how truly blessed I would be by being there. “Miss Bea” as everyone else called her, would have smiled at the
Miss Bea’s Chicken Casserole 1 large fryer 1 5-ounce package of egg noodles Stick of margarine 1 can of cream of chicken soup 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1 8-ounce container of sour cream 6 pieces of bread Cover fryer with water in a large pot, salt and pepper. Boil chicken until tender, remove chicken from pot and cook noodles in broth, remove chicken from bone, cut chicken into small pieces. Mix chicken, noodles, soups, sour cream then salt and pepper to taste. Place mixture in large casserole dish. Melt stick of margarine in separate bowl. Combine melted margarine and bread that has been torn into pieces then sprinkle evenly on top of mixture. Cook at 350 until golden brown on top and bubbly (approximately 30 to 40 minutes) wonderful job that the Rev. Chris Addy did at presenting her life story and sharing the Good News of her Savior, Jesus Christ. He told stories that made us laugh and cry. One story however, piqued my interest – that of Miss Bea’s legendary Chicken Casserole. Chris said that every time he was sick he could count on Miss Bea bringing over her chicken casserole. She did this for many in the area. Chris said the casserole was so good that it made you almost want to get sick. be located on Highway 302 coming into Wagener from Pelion has begun. On Dece. 5-6, the Wagener Garden Club will be take part in the annual Christmas events in Wagener. Plans have been made for our yearly bake sale that will be taking place in front of Tyler Brothers on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.., then on Saturday 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Be sure to stop by our tables for some homemade baked goods, a cup of fresh brewed coffee or hot chocolate.We will also be selling chances on two beautiful handmade quilts, purchase bags of beautiful daffodil bulbs and copies of the South Carolina Garden Club Cookbook which the club will be selling. Tickets for the quilt raffle may be obtained from Wagener Garden Club members and through the Town Hall. Look for the Garden Club’s float in the annual Christmas parade.
Isaac
Williams
Look for crime-fighting tips in next month’s issue. Attend an Al-Anon meeting
Al-Anon, a community resource for family recovery from alcoholism searching out our serenity AFG (District Three Al-Anon Family Group), invites you to an open Al-Anon meeting on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at Wagener United Methodist Church, 153 Columbia Road (Highway 302), Wagener. Park behind church, enter the educational building. The meeting is in the first room on the right. For more information, call Nancy B. at 564-6487.
WAGENER GARDEN CLUB
By NANCY BOMMER Wagener Garden Club vice president
The monthly meeting of the Wagener Garden Club was held on Nov. 12. Kelly Jo Swygert from the South Carolina Department of Transportation was the guest speaker. She talked about the beauty of the highways throughout South Carolina that utilize wildflowers and other vegetation. Her presentation was enjoyed by all. On Nov. 19, members took part in a work day at Gunter Park preparing it for the winter. Over the winter months, plans for starting the second phase at Gunter Park will be finalized. The fourth entry sign that will
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Churches Together for Kids would like to thank all who helped with Light the Night and Light the Night 5th Quarter. Almost 1000 children and youth and over 400 adults enjoyed a wonderful, safe, fun filled evening. Thanks to our booth sponsors: All Will Be One Berlin Baptist Church Chapel of Love Community Church Christ Central Institute Dean Swamp Baptist Church Edisto Baptist Association WMU Faith Ministries International First Baptist Church - Wagener Friendship Baptist Church Harvest of Love Church John Birch Society Millbrook Baptist Church Mt Hermon Baptist Church New Holland Mennonite Church Perry Eldercare Salley Baptist Church Saron Baptist Church Security Federal Bank Seivern Baptist Church Tabernacle Baptist Church Temple of God Church Wagener Fire Department Wagener Home School Coop. Wagener United Methodist Church Wagener Woman’s Club
Thanks to our Gold and Silver Corporate Sponsors: Aiken Electric Coop, Global Investment Recovery, Security Federal Bank, Blizzard Funeral Home, Jacqueline Busbee Attorney, Warner Grading Co., Claridge House B&B, Pelion & Perry Elder Care, Wagener Drug, Chandler Law Firm, Piggly Wiggly-Tyler Brothers, Wagener Milling Co., Garvin Oil-Kent’s Korner, Town of Perry
Thanks to the following for providing lights: Glenn Poole, Johnny Ray Starnes, Wagener Fire Department
Thanks to the over 100 volunteers who made the night a huge success. God bless you all for being a blessing.
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WHY I’M THANKFUL ...
From Wagener Monthly readers and contributors
It’s Chitlin Strut time
list of the winners will be posted on our website soon. “The Town of Salley, this is Becky” is Last year we held, for the first time, a heard in the Salley Town Hall and literally Chitlin Strut Idol contest. It was a huge around the United States 30 to 40 times a success! day, especially this time of year. This year it will be held on Friday, Nov. It’s Chitlin Strut time. The 43rd Strut 28 at 7 p.m. It will be sponsored by Secuwill be held on Saturday, Nov. 29. rity Federal Bank and organized by Sandra Those who founded the Strut are no lon- Shealey. Come on over and showcase your ger with us and I doubt if any would have vocal talent. thought it would have lasted this long. The primary day of the Chitlin Strut We are one of the older festivals in will be Saturday, Nov. 29 beginning at 8 the state and probably one if not the best a.m. Come and get a plate of chitlins for known events in the state. breakfast. The Chitlin Strut Beauty Pageant was The parade will begin at 10 a.m. folheld on Saturday, Nov. 15, and it was a lowed by entertainment from Anybody’s great success. Guess at noon. Miss Morgan Smoak was named the There will be various food vendors sellQueen of Chitlin Strut Scholarship winner ing anything from hamburgers and turkey in the 17- to 23-year-old category. legs to funnel cakes and fried dill pickles. Miss Chelsea Smith was named the Stroll through the craft vendor area to Queen of the Chitlin Strut Beauty winner see what specialties they have to offer. in the same category. The Antique Tractor Show will begin at We have been given the opportunity noon and is sponsored by Aiken Electric to have our queen participate in the 2009 Cooperative. “Miss South Carolina Pageant.” A final We do have other activities planned decision has not been made at this time. throughout the day so come spend the day Segments of this year’s pageant were in Salley with us! filmed by TLC’s “Toddlers & Tiaras” For more information, give us a call at documentary out of Burbank, Calif. A full 258-3485 or visit www.chitlinstrut.com.
By MAYOR BOB SALLEY
Coming next month
“My Christmas Wish”
Send your Christmas wish to [email protected] Make sure you include your name! I am thankful for popsicles. Emma Poole (age 2) I am thankful for my family and for the Weather Channel. Hank Poole (age 8) I am thankful for having family and friends that love me, and for having a sound mind as a young man! Kevin Staley By now everyone in Wagener knows what I’m thankful for – actually it isn’t only Michael Dean, that wonderful new grandson of ours. But I am thankful to be alive and to be able to enjoy having him, I am also thankful for being able to get up every morning and still have a job to go to, and a way to get there, a house that I can call home, 44 years of being married to a great man and children that I can still see and love daily, and friends everywhere, lots and lots of friends. I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving. Heidi Chavious I am thankful for all my friends and family. Most thankful for a loving father who sent his son to die for my sins. Thankful for having the opportunity to live in America. Billy Colvin
I am thankful that God is still in control and that he has blessed me with a loving Christian family and many wonderful friends. Kay Bodie I am thankful for many things, for when I reflect, I realize I am blessed, but i mostly am thankful for my wonderful husband Michael – you are my best friend, my two babies, Trent and Kaylee, my job, a few great friends (you know who you are) and for Dottie – there is just no better sister than you, and for Cellus – I could maybe find another brother that may act better, but I wouldn’t trade you for anything! I love you all! You make my life complete. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone reading this and cherish your family and friends today! Carolyn Rushton I am thankful for people who are obedient to God. When I think of folks serving full time volunteer positions, doing mission work, and other amazing jobs, I am so grateful, both for their services and for their examples. Lily Herndon Weaks I am thankful to be employed at A.L. Corbett. I am blessed to have all 250 middle schoolers in my life. They have touched my heart in so many ways, and I hope to be a positive influence for them. Leah B. Shackleford
I’m so very thankful that Jesus is bigger than politics and war, economy and hardship, life and death, that nothing on this This year I am most thankful for my Earth could ever separate me from His love. family. I am also thankful for all the men Rosita Navarro and women who are currently serving our country, in the U.S. Armed Forces. I am We are thankful for the support of the thankful for their dedication and service, and wonderful people of Wagener and the surfor their willingness to defend my everyday rounding communities who have contribfreedoms. uted to the success of our business. Happy Johnnie Allen West Thanksgiving to all! Cheryl, Jim and Kristi Desrosiers of I am very thankful that I was lucky Outaways Cafe enough to be born in the United States of
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I am thankful for health, family and the saving of my soul. Cheryl Poole
America. I am also thankful for my wife, my son and my other family members, and especially my friends. Jim West
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HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT
Pictured, from left, are Hannah Taylor, Morgan Taylor, Brenna Fraser, Jensen Jones, Jailee Jones, Jordan Fraser, Anslee Fraser and Elizabeth Knapstein.
After a visit to the DuPont Planetarium to attend “A Mission To Mars,” the Homeschool Enrichment members painted turkey T-shirts. Contact Chris Fraser at 564-7080 for more information.
Photo by Chris Fraser
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A.L. CORBETT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Christmas fruit sale
The A.L. Corbett Athletic Department is sponsoring a Christmas Fruit Sale. The sale is taking place from now until Dec. 5. We would like to extend the benefits of this sale to the area businesses and families. Christmas is just around the corner, and the gift of fruit is always appreciated. All fruit orders will be delivered to the school on Dec. 17-18. The fruit includes a variety of apples, oranges, grapefruits, pears, and pineapples. Call the school at 564-1050 for more information. ! Good Citizenship Awards Voted by Peers (Trait – Obedience): Brianna Jennings, Danielle Brown, Manuel Sanchez, Nina Overton, Loretta Fields, Ryan Brown, Chelsea Argroe, Samuel Hutto, Bobby Chavis, Hunter Buff, Daniel Wiles, Douglas Smith, Chance Davis, Brandon Baughman, Amber Williams, Shakayla Wells, Meagan Waters, Lyric Posey, Shaina Key, Alyssa Withrow, Angela Hall, Michael Bolton, Xavier Keitt and Vadarious Miles-Lambert ! Students of the Month: Chelsea Argroe, Ryan Brown, Sheihem Jones, Aaliyah Chandler, Manuel Sanchez and Nina Overton ! Perfect Attendance: Ashley Bailey, John Blackwell, Christopher Bumgardner, Johniya Bynem, Caleb Calcutt, Quinton Clemons, Candace Crumpler, Joseph Enlow, Quinton Friday, Tanesha Friday, Rontravious Garvin, Jamesha Gleaton, Trevor Jackson, Tinisha James, William Rathburn, Kaylee Rushton, Tillman Rushton, Laura Stabler-Tindal, Tzaira Thompson, Chelsea Argroe, Michael Bolton, Quintara Brown, Ray Fields, Cole Fogle, Phillip Hicks, Xavier Keitt, Shaina Key, Brandon Koon, Michael Landy, My*Ondrea Landy, Tiffany Mauldin, Kianna Middleton, Alexander Nunn, Henry Odom, Lyric Posey, Chantale Smith, Malcolm Stroman, Caleb Swedenburg, Robert Tyler, Nyema Ware, Shakayla Wells, Daniel Wiles, Xavier Williamson, Alyssa Withrow, Lexus Brannum, Sonya Bridges, Brielle Busbee, Jalen Corley, Lakeiya Corley, Loretta Fields, Shamona Foulks, Shanice Frazier, Reshoniques Gleaton, Justin Gray, Alexi Henry, Dustin Hopson, Olajuwon Patterson, Manuel Sanchez, Brantley Swartz and Emerald Weber
Homecoming
We are proud to announce our Homecoming King and Queen for 2008. They are as follows: Miss Blue – Lucy Lawson Miss Gold – Alyssa Withrow Mr. Gold – Malcolm Stroman Homecoming Queen – Jenna Starnes Homecoming King – Trent Rushton
Red Ribbon Week
A.L. Corbett Middle School students and staff have joined in a schoolwide competition to collect pop tabs for the Ronald ! Principal’s Honor Roll: Sabrina McDonald House, a McDonald’s-sponLeguizamon, Jerel Swedenburg, Ryan sored charity which assists needy families Brown, Hunter Buff, Samuel Hutto, Kianna of critically ill children with low-cost or Middleton, Daniel Wiles, Elizabeth Busbee, free lodging during their child’s hospital Marisa Finlayson, Harley Gallop, Reshostay. The pop tabs pulled off the tops of nique Gleaton, April Jeffcoat, Jamie Swartz soda cans are recycled by the organization and Tillman Rushton to provide additional funding for housing ! A-B Honor Roll: Christopher Bumand feeding the families. gardner, Charity Bynem, Kelly Frost, Ms. Jeni Lambert is coordinating the Rontravious Garvin, Lucia Lawson, Kaylee competition between the grade levels Rushton, Laura Tindal-Stabler, Shequavia through the math classes to see which Tyler, David Urizar, Alexander Walker, grade can bring in the most pop tabs. A Haley Williamson, Alex Williamson, Bobby collection box resembling a house was Chavis, Faith Corley, Jalen Gleaton, Xavier designed by Mrs. Julie Gartman’s class Keitt, Shaina Key, Douglas Smith, Gamila and has been placed in the main office Staley, Shakayla Wells, Marty Corley, Jesfor pop tab contributions. When the box sica Dillard, Loretta Fields, Alexi Henry is filled it will be delivered to the Ronald and Trent Rushton McDonald House of Columbia.
We have celebrated Red Ribbon Week with various planned activities such as signing a schoolwide banner that said we were drug-free, wearing red ribbons, and a “Wear Red Day.” Mrs. Gloria James, our guidance counselor, coordinated these activities. Each year we join the world to“say no to drugs.” Red Ribbon Week was very successful this year. Students participation in “fatal vision” presented by to show the detriments of being influenced by drugs. Thanks to Mrs. James and Mrs. Margaret Woods, our V-tel and Community Coordinator, for all the planning and activities. Below are a few pictures taken during this week of pledging to be drug free. Each grade level had a winning class for which class wore the most red.
Pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House
First quarter awards
Red Ribbon Week winners for sixth grade (top), seventh grade (middle) and eighth grade (bottom). At left: Mrs. Julie Gartman’s class designed a collection box resembling a house for the Ronald McDonald house pop tabs.
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MISS ALC PAGEANT
PRINCIPAL’S LETTER
Dear ALC Families and Friends: The school report card that is issued by the state about this time of year will be delayed until Jan. 30 because of test reporting errors. The contractor that provides the data file to the SC Department of Education will be responsible for correcting the errors and providing a corrected report card for the schools affected by this problem. DEBORAH Report cards are part of the BASS state’s education accountability plan. They report the success toward the state’s 2010 goal of having our student achievement ranked in the top half of the nation. The report card presents the results of the PACT test in a format that shows the different groups of students and how each group performed on the test in the different subjects. Students take the PACT test in the spring of every year. It is a measure of their progress in English/language arts, math, social studies and science. Seventh-grade students take all four tests. Sixth and eighth graders take ELA, math and either social studies or science. Parents receive their child’s results each October. Collectively, the results report the overall performance of the students on this state test. Each year students are challenged with more rigor and expectations to increase their learning. PACT is a test that is unique to South Carolina. No other state has this test, but other states have their own version of a state test. Many of our students consistently meet standard on the state test; however, when the data is disaggregated or broken down by specific groups, we find that some groups of children perform poorly on the state test. Much debate goes into trying to figure out how the students can perform at a higher level. Certainly, being more focused in school and spending more time engaged in school work at home can be beneficial. In addition, the ability to read better is clearly a way to improve in testing. Our teachers target the state standards (as indicated on their weekly newsletters) and we provide additional assistance in our computer lab (compass learning), after-school program, homework center, and enrichment classes for reading and math. It is important for students to be in school for the entire day, arrive on time, and behave in a manner that creates an atmosphere for learning. I encourage all adults to stress the importance of education to students and to support public education. Our success reflects the wonderful contributions and teachings from the homes and the communities we serve as we continue to build an exemplary learning community. Sincerely, Deborah Bass, Ph.D. Principal
The Miss A.L. Corbett beauty pageant generated enthusiasm with the theme “Come Fly with Me.” The opening musical selection entertained about 150 family members and friends. The young ladies dressed with wings to portray fairies and performed a choreographed dance to open and introduce themselves. The opening number was followed by modeling business attire then the evening gown competition. Entertainment was provided by Amanda Bolton and Mrs. Thrower’s Strings class. Judging the event were Tammie Newman, Clairissa Wells and Luis Vazquez, all of Aiken.
Congratulations to this year’s winners. Miss Sixth Grade: Laura Tindal (first runner-up: Jamie Swartz); Miss Seventh Grade: Chantale Smith (first runner-up: Kimberly Mason); Miss Eighth Grade: Emerald Weber (first runner-up: Jenna Starnes); and Miss ALC: Shacoya Williams. Thank you to the community for donating dresses, you made this pageant experience possible for many of our ladies. All winners will participate in the Chitlin Strut parade on Nov. 29 and the Wagener Christmas Parade on Dec. 6. Thank you to the VFW-Wagener Chapter for assistance.
ALC BASKETBALL
The ALC basketball program is under way. Home games are held in the ALC gym. Admission is $4. Students with honor cards are admitted free. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 – versus LBC Monday, Dec. 8 – versus Schofield Thursday, Dec. 11 – at Aiken Middle Wednesday, Dec. 17 – versus RS-M Monday, Jan. 12 – at Kennedy Thursday, Jan. 15 – at Schofield Thursday, Jan. 22 – versus Aiken Thursday, Jan. 29 – at RS-M Monday, Feb. 2 – versus Kennedy
acGATEWAY Program, however, will be held at South Aiken High School. The program begins on Tuesday, June 9 and will end for the elementary students on Tuesday, June 30 and on Wednesday, July 1 for the middle and high students. Elementary students will begin at Students in grades 3-12 who attend 8:15 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. each day. public schools and are interested in Middle and high school students will applying for the acGATEWAY Summer begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. Program must have applications turned each day. in by Dec. 15. Attendance is mandatory. Parents are If you have not received an applicaresponsible for their child’s transportation, and would like one, contact Marcia tion and lunch. Lee Blizzard at Busbee Elementary High school students may receive School (803) 564-1000. a fine arts credit when successfully Students may apply in dance, drama, completing the acGATEWAY Summer Program. visual arts and music. Students in In addition to the required program grades 6-12 may also apply in creative dates, high school students will also writing and media arts. Auditions for the 2009 acGATEWAY attend a field trip on June 13. If you need more information, contact Program will be held at Aiken High Marcia Lee Blizzard. School on Saturday, Feb. 21. The 2009
Aiken County GATEWAY 2009 Summer Program applications due Dec. 15
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TOWN OF WAGENER NEWS
It has been a long time coming, but the initial phase of our parks renovations are complete. We are hearing some very positive feedback on the improvements and appearance which will only improve with time as the new trees and shrubbery begin to take root and grow. We would like to extend our deep appreMIKE ciation to the folks with MILLER the Wagener Downtown Development Committee for their dedication, and tireless efforts to see these projects through. Please accept our gratitude for a job well done! We would also encourage those interested in participating in the ongoing pursuits to improve our Town to contact the Town Hall and offer your services. We are especially interested to get input from our young people as to their expectations for our future, and from our seniors for their knowledge of our past. On Tuesday, November 4th the General Election was held with voting taking place at the court room next to Town Hall. As expected we experienced a very large voter turn out and this, combined with the rainy weather, could have resulted in major problems and delays. This, however, was not the case. Yes, there were periods of long lines but all progressed smoothly throughout the day with only a few minor delays and no major problems. We would like to thank Mr. Stuart Bedenbaugh, and the Aiken County Election Commission for providing our location with an excellent group of people to run the polls. It was great to see so many young people enthusiastically involved. Thank you all for a job well done! Our police department has been quiet busy recently, and their hard work has resulted in solving some major cases and taking a few bad folks off of our streets. However, some do remain. Recently we passed an ordinance concerning street begging or “panhandling”. Section 1. of this ordinance states: It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit for financial contributions of any kind or any goods or services for one’s self on the streets, by house to house canvass or in any other public or private place within the corporate limits of the Town of Wagener, South Carolina. If anyone approaches you asking for money, please try to remember any details such as their personal appearance, vehicle if driving , such as compact white pickup or red two door car, and if possible get tag numbers. Call the police as soon as possible, and again any details you provide will prove helpful. Please do not give these people money or allow them on your property or in your home. The Holiday season is here, and on behalf of the Mayor, Council and Town Staff, we wish all our very best for a safe and happy holiday season. We welcome everyone to the Hometown Holiday Celebration beginning Friday Dec. 5th at 5 pm, and the Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m.
WAGENER-SALLEY HIGH SCHOOL WSHS band had a great year
By LORI NEWELL Parent volunteer
I would like to congratulate the band for making it to State Competitions. All of you have worked very hard to get that far. I also would like to thank all who volunteered for the marching band this year. Your help was appreciated very much. I would like to wish the best of luck to all seniors, I’ve enjoyed working with all of you. The best of luck to all of you in the future. This will be my last year of volunteering, I must say that I’ve enjoyed it very
much. My family needs my help now and family has always been number one to me. I encourage all underclassmen to participate in the band, it’s a very good experience. Please join us for the tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 5, also we will be set up in the park on Saturday, Dec. 6. We will be selling Christmas items and baked goods for a fundraiser, the band would appreciate your support. We will also be marching in the Christmas parade that morning, as well. If parents would like to contribute to the bake sale on parade day, contact me at either 642-9038 or 648-0571. items, used furniture, toys, decorations, etc. This will be held on Highway 39 in the warehouse in front of Furniture Plus, across from the EMS station. Proceeds are for local ministry needs and the mission projects of Faith Missions International.
Mission House to hold giant warehouse sale
“The Mission House” is having a giant warehouse sale on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. until. We have a tractor-trailer load of household
WAR EAGLES’BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
2008-09 Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Schedule Date – Opponent – Time Dec. 3 – Allendale-Fairfax at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 – Pelion at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 – at Allendale-Fairfax at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 – Swansea at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 – at Blackville-Hilda at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 – at Swansea at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 – Hunter-Kinard-Tyler at 6 p.m. Dec. 22-23 – Richmond County Christmas Classic (Augusta, Ga.), time TBA Jan. 6 – C. A. Johnson at 6 p.m. Jan. 9 – at Fox Creek at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 – at Pelion at 6 p.m. Jan. 13 – Ridge Spring-Monetta at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 – at Williston-Elko at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 – at North at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 – Blackville-Hilda at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 – at Hunter-Kinard-Tyler at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 – at C.A. Johnson at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 – Fox Creek at 6 p.m. Feb. 6 – at Ridge Spring-Monetta at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 – Williston-Elko at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 – North at 6 p.m. Head coach: Earl Seeley Assistant coaches: Twanda Nesbitt and Derrick Williams
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DAVID WILLIAMS BAGS BIG BUCK
David M. Williams recently shot this 192 pound buck. The antler spread was 22¾ inches wide. You can vote for this photo on www.aikenstandard.com during Tyler Brothers Hunting and Fishing photo contest. The contest ends on Dec. 31. The winner receives a free trip plus a $100 gift certificate to Tyler Brothers.
To post your photos, go to www.aikenstandard.com and click on the icon for the hunting and fishing contest. To have your hunting or fishing photos published in the Wagener Monthly, e-mail them to Dee at [email protected] Be sure to include all of the details about your trophy.
It has long been known that oral health and other ailments may go hand-in-hand. That is why routine oral health screenings are so important. Take for example, osteoporosis. Physicians and dentists should collaborate to improve early detection and treatment of patients who have or may develop osteoporosis, said researchers in the cover story of the May 2008 issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. The authors of the article, “Osteoporosis and Its Implications for Dental Patients,” reviewed the medical and dental literature to examine osteoporosis’ effect on public health in the United States. They also assessed the implications of providing dental care to people who have or are at risk of developing osteoporosis. According to the authors, the literature indicated that osteoporosis and related fractures are more common than coronary disease, stroke and breast cancer. Fractures resulting from osteoporosis can affect a patient’s quality of life, as well as result in functional impairment and increased health care cost and mortality. Their literature search also revealed that medical management of osteoporosis includes diet control, weight-bearing exercise, discontinuation of tobacco and alcohol intake, and use of medications -- including selective estrogen receptor modulators, calcitonin, anabolic agents and bisphosphonates -- that have been associated with the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw. The authors determined that oral health maintenance is important in patients with osteoporosis, and that changes to bisphosphonate therapy or other medical treatment should be made only after consultation with the patient’s physician. “Dentists need to understand osteoporosis, its treatments and its complications to provide adequate care,” wrote the authors. All health care professionals involved in the care of all dental patients, particularly patients who are taking oral bisphosphonates, should discuss patient care decisions with the patient’s physician, the authors concluded.
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BUSBEE ELEMENTARY’S HONOR ROLL Ellen Proveaux speaks
Javon Brown, Jabarrik Corley, Dylan Douglas, Cody Dunnell, Courtney Ellison, Marcus Glover, Camron Gunter, Brittany Howard, Tyler Hunnicutt, Mikaleb Jacobs, Destiny James, Amber Johns, Chloe Johnson, Destiny Johnson, Nijala Johnson, David Laughton, Imani Miller, Ta’Niyah Moorer, Tristan Nesbit, Darius Quattlebaum, Jonathan Rabon, Jasmine Rish, Trenton Rish, Zynavia Robinson, Susan Ross, Avery Ruehmer, John Upchurch, Madam Walker, Lasy Williams and Ricky Williams Third Grade All A’s Honor Roll: Zachary Dunbar, Anslee Hiers, Shania Jackson and Jini Justice Third Grade A-B Honor Roll: Cadena Amaker, Troy Carson, Joshua Cherry, Wade Friday, Brenna Kirkland, Hank Poole, Ashlyn Rawls, Dequan Robinson, Taylor Still, Tanner Turner and Daisy Young Fourth Grade All A’s Honor Roll: Tristan Brown Fourth Grade A-B Honor Roll: Eboney Adams, Lance Adams, Hailey Byars, Jayda Cannon, TaNauziah Corley, Daniele Fulmer, Balam Gunter, Jaeisha James, Brianna Kirkland, Alanah Laughton, Bobby Livingston, Robby McGee, Tessa Neeley, Henry Peterson, Christian Phillips, Amanda Poole, Larissa Quattlebaum, Preston Rodgers, Chrishondre Seawright, Cameron Shiffner and John Simmons Fifth Grade All A’s Honor Roll: Shelby Bell, Cole Buff, Tialeisha Corley, Erica Danley, Morgan Foster, Ryan Gallop, Taylor Griffin, Amirah Miller, Cayla Odom, Angelise Quattlebaum, Amy Rodgers, Avry Snipes, Brett Steadman, Hannah Still and Jacob Yon Fifth Grade A-B Honor Roll: Dacquan Austin, Autumn Calhoun, Cameron Chandler, Jordyn Disher, Courtney Gallagher, April Glover, Kesean Hudson, NiJae Jerry, Lexxis Landy, Adam Walling, Taylor Williams and Courtnie Yon
First Grade All A’s Honor Roll: Alexis Autry, De’Rius Barton, Stephanie Bell, Imani Brown, Jeremiah Bynem, Reginald Corley, Jhuatieq Davis, Alexuis Fields, Holly Frost, Reneisha Gleaton, Gabrielle Golson, Jasmine Green, Kaylin Hammonds, Landon Hiers, Maleah Hicks, Jessica Hudson, Justin Hudson, Bonnie Hutto, Kevin Jackson, Nicholas Blake Jeffcoat, Jimir Johnson, Brailynn Kitchings, Shaquan Landy, Josh McFee, Kyia Metcalf, El’Malik Middleton, E’Naizha Milhouse, Chelsea Paquette, Phillip Poole, Santana Pynes, Braden Quattlebaum, Lori Rhinehart, Tori Rhinehart, Kailey Roberts, Davojai Robinson, Logan Rushton, Jervaris Schofield, Kaleb Shaw, Stephen Smith, Cameron Viljoen, Devin Vinson, Roderick Williams, Savannah Williams, Weston Williams, Austin Wooten, Angel Yon, Brett Yon, Rachel Yon and Villon Zheng First Grade A-B Honor Roll: Dacory Ables-Brown, Ryant Argroe, QueShonda Barnes, Joseph Beard, Amanda Bolton, Darius Boyce, Memphis Cantara, Charles Carter, Deneisha Clifton, Zhandoria Davis, Rayna Dunnell, Nathan Farr, Addison Ferguson, Tionne Garvin, Charlie Halsey, Dairell James, Melanie Johnson, JaQuez Joyner, Jacob McGee, Kniondria Quattlebaum, Gaige Starnes, Ethan Stroman, Taunija Swedenburg, DeQuan Washington Second Grade All A’s Honor Roll: Kaitlyn Allen, Annaleyse Black, Whitney Boyd, Jennifer Dougherty, Samuel Driggers, Tia Fulmer, Kayla Gallop, Macie Grantham, Kaylee Harvey, Denzell Kitching, Taylor Love, Katelynn McFee, Abel Mendiola, Christian Miles, Guage Neeley, Scott Nesbit, Zack Newman, Heath Prokop, Anniedria Revell, Bryson Shealey, Eva Strosnider, Keiondric Tyler, DeMarr Williamson and Jade Yon Second Grade A-B Honor Roll: Taylor-Lauren Adams, Seth Alger, Candace Amaker, Cooper Brown,
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Saturday, Dec. 6. Tickets may be purchased from club members and from Wagener Town Hall. Tickets will also be on sale at Wagener’s Home Town Christmas celebration on Friday evening, Dec. 5. Proceeds will go toward an elevator for Wagener Municipal Complex. October project was food supplies for Jack Atkinson-Faith International Mission House. Club members were reminded that November project is bingo prizes for Wagener Council on Aging Senior Congregate Meal Site. Hostesses for the evening were Maradelle Ray and Willa Mae Anderson.
Ellen Proveaux from A Journey to Health was the guest speaker for the October meeting of the Woman’s Club of Wagener. Club members received much valuable information on good health practices including 38 sure fire stress reducers and Proveaux how to avoid the flu. A Journey to Health is located in downtown Wagener on North Main across from West Tire and Oil. (564-3981) The main business for the evening was the raffle of a 22-inch high-definition flat screen television. The raffle is to be held immediately after the Christmas Parade on
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NOISES IN THE HENHOUSE
By MARY
Wagener UMC’s Fall Bazaar recap
By CAROLINE KOVELESKI
This fall weather is surely producing some beautiful days. As the leaves turn, you can almost see and feel God turning the pages of another season and another year. It has been a long time since I have written an article, but I have been home caring for my husband, Ed, since July. Unfortunately, this care includes Wednesdays and I have not been around enough to know everything that is going on at the Henhouse. One thing I do know is that it is in good hands. Rachel is replacing me and Dianne is the coordinator. I try to keep in touch, and I am sure as long as we trust and give the glory to God, the old Henhouse will stand and continue to do His work. We at the Henhouse lost a dear member and friend. Polly Jackson recently passed away. She and Ms Gussie started the Henhouse ministries back in 1977. Polly was a faithful
rescue. She was so good at that type of thing. She put the little touches where they belonged. This special lady was also a very good cook and she seldom showed up without a dish or two. I can best remember her sitting at the quilt rack, feet propped up and laughing. She was having a good old time. Those are memories we will always cherish. We miss her. We have a few new members who have not been mentioned before in the articles. They have been members for quite some time and are already in the grove of things, sewing, quilting and canning. They are Hilda and Jerry Williams and Freda Tomlin. Our newest member, Submitted photo as of just a few weeks ago, is Polly Jackson, one of the founders of Henhouse Ministries who Shirley Workman. We welcome each of these members and recently passed away, right, with Vertie Lee Salley, left. want to express our appreciation willing worker. She took great name for the ministry. Polly for their work. It is people like pride in her work and it was had so many talents and she them who help keep this minisalways perfect. Polly was the was always willing to share try going. one who came up with the name those talents with others. When As Ms. Gussie would say, “Henhouse Ministries,” when we thought of sprucing up the “Until next week, keep thinking Ms. Gussie was looking for a place, Polly always came to the the good thoughts!”
The Fall Bazaar held at the Wagener United Methodist Church on Nov. 15 was a success, and we want to thank each and every one of you that came to support us. All of the profits raised will go toward the missions of the church which are many and varied – locally as well as worldwide. The flea market area had to be set up inside the Education Building because of the rain we had experienced for a couple days, but still all of you came and looked and bought. To this we are thankful to all of you. A very special thank you to all who donated items, worked at making all of the crafts and baked all of the goodies. Finally the day came when all of the workers gathered to wait on customers in all of the areas. You are all very special people and we say God bless all of you. We are thankful for each and every one of you who have come into our lives. As we ponder our blessings daily, may we thank God for everything that we have and everything that we are.
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16 I Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 26, 2008
November ’08 election was historical for all
By JOHNNIE ALLEN WEST Columnist
November 2008 is almost over and it carries with it a significant mark in American history. We as Americans voting in a democratic society, have gone to the polls and elected the first African-American president of the United States of America! Here in the land of the free and the home of the brave, we have elected a one-time senator from the state of Illinois, Sen. Barack Obama, and his running mate, Sen. Joe Biden, to carry America into the future. Through this historical happening, we have proven to ourselves, as-well-as the rest of the world that anything really is possible in this great land! We, as Americans have demonstrated that if you are willing to pull yourself up by your bootstraps and go after your dreams, you really can achieve anything in this great land of opportunity. The most important lesson that I have learned throughout this prolonged process (which I am sure all of you agree seemed to go on forever) is that we have started to see ourselves and our neighbors as Americans. We have finally stopped seeing each other through racial, religious, or ethnic eyes, but are seeing each other as Americans, with many different cultural ideas to share with one another! We celebrated Veteran’s Day on November 11th, and I am sure that you gave as much thought as I did to the dedicated men and women serving us in the military, during these trying times. Nov. 11 was my son, J.D.’s, 31st birthday, and we celebrated it by seeing him off for a tour of duty with the Marine Corps, in Afghanistan. I must say that it really was not
much of a celebration for his mother but I will say I am very proud of him and all the other young men and women defending our American freedoms every day! As the mother of a Marine, I certainly hope that all of us throughout this country will continue to see ourselves as united, and as one in our efforts to end the War in Iraq and Afghanistan, and that we will all work through our new leaders to bring our forces home soon! I hope that we, as Americans, will show a united front to the rest of the world, in our efforts to improve middle-class America’s economy, and that we will all do our small part to help solve our massive energy crisis. These problems cannot be solved by our leaders, simply because we have elected them to serve us in Washington. Only you and I can solve these problems, as we go about our daily activities. Our problems are great, but they can be eliminated by those of us willing to work together in our small town communities, by putting aside our differences and concentrating on the strengths we can share, to make our neighborhoods better places to live and raise our families! On a final note, let us all remember, as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, to give thanks that we live in a land where we have the opportunity to elect a qualified team to lead us; let us give thanks for the volunteer military forces serving us in foreign lands often lonely and surrounded by foreign cultures and languages. Last, but certainly not least, let us give thanks that America is still by far the best country in the world, in which to live! Remember we have indeed been blessed to have the opportunity to participate in the great events of November 2008!
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Many marveled about our beautiful fall leaves with their multitude of colors. In addition to the conference, the church also celebrated the dedication of their new recreational building. On Saturday, a true Southern dinner was provided by Shealy’s Barbecue of Batesburg , everyone enjoyed the meal. Congratulations to the young people of Pauline Church of Christ for their dedication and commitment of their time and entery to support and complete the new building.
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Happy 63rd anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart!
By BECKY C. BROWN
I wonder how many people are fortunate enough to have both of their grandparents still with them. Even more unbelievable, how many married couples that have just celebrated 63 years of pure wedded bliss? I can say that I am. Yes, my grandparents, Bob and Louise Stewart of Salley, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Monday, November 17th. Grammie and Poppa, as I call them, met when he was stationed at Fort Jackson during World War II and she worked there. Only 6 months later they got hitched. They spent a majority of their early wedded years living in Millington, New Jersey where they raised their three daughters, Susan, Kathy and Betty Lou. From what I have heard those three girls gave them one or two grey hairs. My grandmother worked hard as a housewife while my grandfather worked in Public Service as well as a firefighter, special police officer and on the rescue squad. I do not think there was a job that he didn’t do or did not know how to do. My grandmother went to work at the Veterans Hospital after their youngest started school. My sister, cousins and I have heard many stories of the boys that the Stewart girls dated, the swimming pool in their backyard, the summer trips to South Carolina and let us not forget all of Poppa’s dogs-most of whom were named “Bo.” In the mid ’70s, Poppa and Grammie moved to Columbia following their two oldest daughters and to be closer to my great-grandparents. Once they moved Grammie started working at Belk’s department store and the VA Hospital in Columbia and Poppa worked at Shakespeare. They became grandparents to Claire, Mandy and I and many fun times the 3 of us shared at their home on Springwell Road as well as their home on Lake Murray. From walking to Turner’s store, climbing that (at one time) HUGE tree in their front yard to digging for rolly polly’s and playing school, we always
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great-grandfather. We managed to keep that a secret during my pregnancy that if we had a boy, we would name him Robert. I wasn’t there when Clint handed Poppa Robert Lance and told him his name but I have seen it on video and it is something I will never forget. The latest addition to Grammie and Poppa’s family tree came in October of 2005 when Claire and Scott had Hannah Grace. They spend many Sunday afternoons and Monday mornings being entertained by this adorable, curly headed angel. The Stewart’s family tree is not complete yet because Chuck, Tara and Daniel have not started to expand their families and we certainly know there is no rush. Also, Claire, Mandy and I may extend the branches a little bit more ourselves. Only Jesus knows if that will happen. Grammie and Poppa have lived a lot and experienced many things in their 63 years together. They have had good times and bad, many happy times along with some sad. As of now, the different names that they share are Poppa, Pop and Pa and Grammie, Mammie, Gabbie and Abbie. We wait to see what any new great-grandchildren may come up with. For those of you who do not know us, I am extremely close to both of my grandparents. I have been since I was born and will remain until I die. Grammie and Poppa, I want to wish you a very special and happy anniversary. I hope that you continue to be as happy as you always are. I pray to God every night thanking Him for you both and asking Him to keep watch over Clint and me so that we may be as happy as the two of you are when we are married for 63 years. I also pray that I will have a close relationship with my future grandchildren as I have with you! I love you both very much!
had fun and never ran out of things to do. I have always considered going to Grammie and Poppa’s house one of my fondest childhood memories. After what seemed like forever, my grandparents gained 3 more grandchildren. My aunt in New Jersey had Chuck, Tara and Daniel. They made many trips back to New Jersey to visit the newest additions to their family tree. The distance between our family in New Jersey and us has had no effect at all on the closeness of our family. We are all very close. In 1998 the family tree of Bob and Louise added another branch when their first great-grandchild was born. Mandy had Julia in April and Poppa had been in the hospital and he wanted more than anything to see his first great-grandchild. On their way home from the hospital with Julia, Mandy and Chris went by Grammie and Poppa’s house so he could see her. Holding Julia made any illness that he had go away. In the year 2000, Grammie and Poppa
moved from Columbia to Salley so they could be closer to us and we would be closer to them. As soon as they moved, they started attending Rocky Grove Baptist Church. They are active members there now and have formed many excellent friendships. In December of that same year, their second great-grandchild was ready to make his entrance. Grammie and Poppa spent Christmas with my Aunt Betty Lou, Uncle Chuck, Chuck, Tara and Daniel and they were due to arrive back in Columbia very late on the 28th. I went into labor early that morning and was very upset that Grammie and Poppa would not be at the hospital when my baby was born. Apparently, the baby sensed that because he waited until after they arrived at the hospital to make his appearance. Cooper was born on the 29th and his great-grandparents were there to greet him. The third great- grandchild came 3½ years later. Clint and I surprised Poppa in that Robert Lance was named after his
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Christ Central honors veterans
By LILY HERNDON WEAKS
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LIGHT THE NIGHT
“It was wonderful!” “The facility is a godsend!” “What a day!” Comments like these abounded after the Veterans Day celebration hosted by Christ Central at what is now the James R. Jones Retreat Center, which is officially the Central Midlands Transitional Retreat for Veterans. The day began with a seating and orientation of the new Board of Advisors who will be serving the veterans’ facility located in Lexington. A color guard from the ROTC of Wagener-Salley High School led in honoring all branches of military service and the facility was officially dedicated and named in honor of Pastor Jones’ recently deceased father. Prayers were offered up for the protection of our veterans and country by Mayor Halfacre and lunch was enjoyed by all. Attendees, which included facility residents, local veterans, the mayor, town residents, town council members and representatives of the Veterans Administration, as well as staff and volunteers of Christ Central, were treated to a wonderful day. Tours of the facility were given by residents and a great day of dialogue
and fellowship ensured that everyone at the event got to know each other, the town and the facility. Patricia Bradford, a Veterans Integrated Service Network representative for Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina, saw much that impressed her, including residents who were committed and positive, the “prettiest facility” she has ever seen, and a genuine affection and dedication from volunteer resident co-director Robin Kulp of Christ Central. “We should clone her,” she quipped, adding, “it’s difficult to get someone with that degree of dedication, even when they are salaried, much less when they are volunteering.” She hopes Lexington area churches will partner with the facility in the future to perhaps have residents, who are already attending area churches and even joining choirs, provide services such as lawn care and repairs for church members who are elderly or infirm. “Nothing helps a person as much as having an opportunity to help others,” she said. She was touched by how the veteran residents were honored that day, as well. “They have given much and so far have
gotten back little in their lives,” she said. Local businessman and advocate of the facility Ted McGee called the facility a godsend, saying he was very impressed as he got to know the resident veterans, especially at their desire to give back to their community. As for the hosts of the day, he stated, “There is just something miraculous about Christ Central. God provides for them!” Pastor Jones called the day “marvelous” and was very touched by the response of the town to their presence and to the event itself. He added his deep appreciation for the Lexington business folks and council members who had generously provided and served lunch. Ken Clark, CEO of Christ Central Institute, was especially moved by the events of the day, saying “Being a Navy veteran myself, I was thrilled to participate in the celebration and I cannot imagine a more important ministry than the Central Midlands Transitional Retreat, giving back to those veterans who have given so much to our beloved country.” If you or your church or organization is interested in getting to know or even partnering with this inspiring new facility, contact Christ Central at 564-5902.
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CTFK BRIEFS
Light the Night
WANDA COOPER RETIRES
The night was lit brightly in Wagener on Oct. 31. Large construction lights powered the former Wagener Manufacturing parking lot as more than 1,400 people enjoyed Light the Night Fall Festival sponsored by Churches Together for Kids Ministries. Churches, businesses, and ministries came together to provide a safe – fun filled night for children, youth and their families. The fall festival included 28 booths for children to enjoy ranging from football toss to popcorn and cotton candy, candy and treats were given out at the booths and All Will Be Won provided the music. The night was a true blessing to our community and many thanks to all who were a part. Special thanks to the 100+ volunteers. See more Light the Night photos next month.
Wanda Cooper and bus drivers
Fifth Quarter
After the home football game on Oct. 31, CTFK hosted a Light the Night Fifth Quarter for the Wagener-Salley High School students. More than 125 youth enjoyed games, candy, food and sumo wrestling. Coach Russell spared off against Coach Pence, Bailey Gantt and Brittany Hutto were a match representing the WSH band and, lastly, Wagener-Salley High quarterback, John Holsenback faced off against teammate Cody Rish. Thanks to our ring officials, Ronnie West and Mike Gleaton. The night ended with inspirational words of what we wrestle against.
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Bailey Gantt and Brittany Hutto sumo wrestle at the Light the Night Fifth Quarter.
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Harvest Table
You are invited to Harvest Table Community Thanksgiving Meal (dine in or carry out) at Churches Together for Kids Office, 231 Main St. S., Wagener. Call 564-7773 for information.
There are 75 children in our community who still need your help this Christmas. Churches Together For Kids is seeking sponsors for these remaining Angels this Christmas. To sponsor a child consists of purchasing an “Angel” a pair of pants, shirt, underwear and a toy. It normally takes around $50 per child. If you are not able to go shopping, we can do the shopping for you. You can mail your tax deductible contribution to CTFK, P.O. Box 1115, Wagener, SC 29164. Just indicate on your check “Angel Sponsor.” If you have any questions, call us at 564-7773.
Kudos to Mrs. Wanda Sue Cooper for an outstanding job serving as Wagener-Salley High School’s transportation supervisor for 23 years and seven year at Gilbert High School. She has done an awesome job serving both schools, so our thanks and appreciation go out to her. A dinner was given in her honor at New Orleans Seafood Restaurant by some of the WagenerSalley High bus drivers, who worked diligently under her supervision. They are Evelma Davenport, Cindy Fulmer, Isaac Moore, Beatrice Grambling, Randy Kitchings, Gary and Paula Withrow, Betty Parson, Elizabeth Williams, Bonnie Jackson, Joyce Yon, Jeanette Gunter, Ricky and Connie Enlow, Michelle McKie, Mary Brown and Nancy Rawls. We would like to thank Wanda for being the person that she is and thank her for an awesome job serving as bus supervisor.
See Wanda Cooper’s column in next month’s issue.
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From left, Harvey Jeffcoat, Ed Smith, Mike Eull and Ray Casey.
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A Cup of Coffee and A Prayer
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Sittin’ over a hot cup at the coffee shop Tellin’ stories that are hard to believe Wearin’ out the seats of their britches The waitress never asks them to leave Just a bunch of old men talkin’ Full of memories and some pain They talk about their crops and fishin’ They have most everything they need but rain
Traffic’s a big conversation Lotsa’ big rigs go by, and some cars Drinkin’ coffee, checkin’ the paper Beats throwin’ it all away in bars They sit there most every day ‘cept Sunday Weekdays they ride hard on John Deere They’re the best thing ‘bout our town Nothin’ else comes near When they meet at God’s house, Sunday The Preacher tells them over and again Be sure to ask Our Lord Jesus To please send our town some rain.
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22 I Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wagener High School Class of 1962 alumni reunited on Nov. 1
Nov. 1 was a momentous day for 16 alumni of Wagener High School Class of ’62. Lane Kirkland and his wife Linda hosted the gathering at Kirkland’s club house. Marla McLane was so anxious to see everyone, and even more afraid she would miss something, that she was the first one to arrive. In a short time, more classmates appeared and there was much excitement as each began to recognize the other. The class of ’62 has been holding a reunion every five years since 1982. Classmate Robert Gunter had been the “pusher” in getting the reunions organized; however, he passed away in 2007, and reunion plans never materialized that year. The Kirklands, with the help of Barbara Kirkland, made the day a tremendous success. For a few hours, time stood still as 16 people reunited and were the Class of ’62. Members present were Della Poole
Jackson, Barbara Kirkland, Marla McLane Franklin, Peggy Jeffcoat Dillon, Linda Faye Courtney Peeples, Robert Peeples, Mary Thomas Chavis, Millina Swartz Wood, George Wooten, Harold Ray Heath,
Ronnie Williamson, Adele Gunter Bonnette, Lane Kirkland, Mary Frances Rosier Spires, Anita Cook Guerin and Garry Young. Others in attendance were Lane’s wife Linda, Garry’s wife LeMyra, Adele’s an honorable mention winner in the kindergarten category. She was presented an art set, a certificate, trophy, and a $15 cash prize. Madison was recognized as the third-place winner in the kindergarten category. She was also presented an art set, a certificate, trophy and a $25 cash prize. Stephanie was awarded first place in the first- and second-grade category and received an art set, a certificate,
husband Rick, Ronnie’s wife Sherry and Harold Ray’s son Andrew. Deceased members: Pat Collum, Bobby McLane, Jimmy Jackson, Brenda Blizzard, and Robert Gunter. trophy and a $50 cash prize. Her entry, “Too Much Sun is Not Much Fun,” will be displayed at Busbee. Stephanie, Madison, Zaria and their families were honored at the SRS Banquet held at the North Augusta Community Center on Nov. 7. They enjoyed a meal followed by a slide presentation of winning entries, recognition of students and presenting of awards.
Busbee honors safety art contest winners
By MARCIA BLIZZARD
For the past 21 years, Savannah River Site has sponsored a Safety Art Contest. Students of local and regional schools, as well as, children of SRS employees are allowed to participate. The contest is divided into six categories: special programs, kindergarten, first and second grades, third to fifth grades, sixth to eighth grades and ninth to 12th grades. Students from Busbee Elementary and Wagener-Salley High participated in the contest. Busbee Elementary was recognized for having the most students in the CSRA participate in the kindergarten category. There were a total of 5,615 entries in the 2008 Safety Art Contest. Cory Waldroup, ninth-grader at Wagener-Salley High School, was a semifinalist (top 200 entries). Busbee Elementary had seven students who placed in the top 200 in this year’s contest: fifth-grader Shieheem Drummings, second-
Madison McNair, Stephanie Bell and Zaria Daniels were winners in the SRS safety art contest. Stephanie Bell (center) was a first-place winner.
graders, Kaitlyn Allen, Kayla Gallop and Malik Jerry; first-grader Stephanie Bell and kindergarteners, Zaria Daniels and Madison McNair. Out of the eight Wagener students selected as semifinalists, Busbee Elementary had three winners. Zaria was recognized as
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ELECTION DAY IN WAGENER
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Long but orderly lines at the Wagener Municipal Center on Nov. 4.
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Derek Jay Poole (Philip and Buffie Poole’s son) is pictured at his second birthday party at Springfield Park this year. He got a bicycle for his birthday. His granmother, Rachel (Nell) Rosbach, snapped this photo after she told him to smile and he scrunched up his face for a pose. Grandma says he is a ham and loves to get his picture taken. Got your own cute kid photos? Send them with photo information in .jpg format to [email protected]
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GIRL SCOUT GROUP 5226
Girl Scout Group 5226 went camping at Camp Congaree in Pelion. The girls played volleyball, soccer, cooked over a fire, hiked, ate s’mores and stayed up really late. Thanks to all the parents who were in attendance!
Photos by Chris Fraser
Give Thanks
By BRIAN WATTS
You wake up in the morning, the sun is shining bright Give your thanks to God for letting you make it through the night So start your day with a prayer Just to let God know that you care Talk with Him as you go through your day He’ll walk by your side and show you the way
Always remember there’s an angel on your shoulder You’ll hear his voice when Satan throws his boulders But hold your head high, try to stay on track With God on your side, He’ll have your back In the evening before you eat your meal Pray to God, let Him know how you feel And when you go to bed, get on your knees and pray Give thanks to the Good Lord for always showing the way
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26 I Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Cold, flu season is upon us
As many of you have already experienced, the dreaded cold and flu season has already begun. The main things going around right now are Strep, RSV, and the Flu. I thought I would refresh your memory of how to protect yourself & what to do if you fall prey to sickness. I have well let my opinion be known, “cold and flu season” is ELLEN really “Sugar season”. PROVEAUX It usually begins around Halloween and ends anywhere around Valentines Day, and sometimes as far out as Easter. The cells in your body can not absorb glucose and vitamin C at the same time. If you consume sugar, it will be 5 hours before the cells can absorb vitamin C. If you do not go 5 hours without eating sugar, then you never get the precious vitamin C absorbed that your immune system needs to function. So here are some habits to get you in gear to stay well. Stay well hydrated. Remember half your body weight in ounces per day of water. (Ex: 200 pounds = 100 ounces of water per day) Wash your hands frequently. Hand sanitizers will never equal good old fashion soap. But sometimes we can’t get to a sink, so make your own hand sanitizer for much less the cost, & none of the chemical exposure. (See Controlling Summer Pests article for recipe). And avoid sugar, dairy, and grains. Keep your fingers out of your ears! Germs actually colonize your ear canals & invade your body through this route. I recommend cleaning your ears with hydrogen peroxide daily, after any encounter with crowds (Ex: church or school), or after any exposure to someone who is sick. You can swab with hydrogen peroxide saturated Q-tips. If you are uncomfortable with Q-tips or dealing with a child who is unruly, then you can just lie down & pour a capful in the ear. Get plenty of rest! Many people have asked me to make a few suggestions for natural alternatives for a healthy medicine cabinet. The best I can do is telling you what I have in our medicine cabinet at home. Colloidal Silver: Known as the biblical antibiotic, it was in use long prior to conventional pharmaceuticals. It is a great boost to your immune system if you are dealing with sickness or wounds. Aconitum Napellus: a great homeopathic for colds and fever Belladonna: another great homeopathic for fevers and inflammation, wonderful for fever, headache, or earache Arnica Montana: homeopathic remedy for bruises, bleeding, or inflammation Chamomilla: homeopathic for teething
and irritability, great also to help calm Ferrum Phosphoricum: homeopathic for fevers, inflammation, as well as dry tickling cough Hepar Sulph C.: homeopathic for cough and runny nose, also for abscesses and boils Hyland’s sells a great Kids Kit with #2 – #7 in one kit. I keep this for kids in my home, but the grown-ups use it just as much. Boswellia: God’s version of Ibuprofen through herbs, great anti-inflammatory, works great for pain or fever Broncafect: Standard Process product, great for coughs and shortness of breath due to colds Echinacea: Not to be taken all the time, works best when exposed to sickness or just beginning to get sick to boost the immune system Oscillococcinum: homeopathic specially for the symptoms of the flu Rescue Remedy (also know as Calming Essence): relieves any “chaos” in the body (I personally use it anytime I’m nauseated or have a headache.) Calming Essence Cream: flower essences in a cream for itch and irritated skin Lugol’s Solution: great antiseptic for wounds Hydrogen Peroxide: another great antiseptic for wounds and can be used for problems in the mouth Clove Essential Oil: great for tooth pain Thieves Oil: I use this blended oil rampantly in my home & office. Each of the oils in this blend has properties that make it antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic. I use it in diffusers to keep germs from being spread. Nux Vomica: homeopathic remedy for nausea I want to mention one more thing to do if you get sick… Go to bed & be sick! Colds of yester-year would only last a few days, nowadays they last several weeks. The reason… we don’t stop to get well. We expect to get well in the midst of our hectic lives. Not only are you continuing to spread your sickness to others more rampantly, but you also are draining your body’s energy with life’s activities & there is none left to fight off your sickness. Pretending you can function as normal when you are sick actually hurts you, therefore taking a lot longer to get well. It also is very selfish to spread your germs to those who would not have gotten sick if you had stayed home, or kept your kids at home to get well. Hopefully, you have already begun to boost your body for the coming sick time of year, if not it is never too late to start. Remember, that if sickness does overcome your home, we are glad to help with natural alternatives at A Journey To Health. We pray that our community will be blessed with health and wellness this season!
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Anthony Lavan Jackson
WAGENER — Mr. Anthony Lavan “Tony” Jackson, son of Helen T. Walker Jackson and the late Anderson Jackson Sr., was born May 15, 1967, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Tony, or “Skeeter” as his friends affectionately called him, was the youngest of three children. Services for Mr. Jackson were held at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Perry, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. K.E. Waldo, pastor, officiated. Mr. Jackson graduated from George Washington High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. For 41 years, Anthony was in our lives. He brought joy and laughter but God has bigger plans for him. On Oct. 25, Anthony departed this life. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted and loving mother, Mrs. Helen T. Jackson; his sister, Josephine; his brother, Anderson Jr.; goddaughter, Diamond; aunts, uncles and a host of cousins and many friends who loved him dearly. J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, Wagener.
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Morgan Harvey Bailey
SALLEY – Mr. Morgan Harvey Bailey, 75, entered into rest Monday, Nov. 3. Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lessie Murl Dowd Bailey; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Pam Bailey and Mike and Cindy Bailey, all of Salley; grandchildren, Danny Brazzell Jr., Ashley Morgan Bailey, Tori Wooten, Brittany Richbourg and Brianna Richbourg; great-grandchildren, Justin Brazzell, Sara Brazzell and Brent Garrett; and brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Carlene Bailey of Pelion. Mr. Bailey was the son of the late George and Ruby Brown Bailey. He was also predeceased by son, Danny Brazzell; sisters, Raye Richardson and Jeanette Stone and brothers, Albert Bailey and Roy Nelson Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church and owner of Bailey’s Tire Service. The funeral service was Thursday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. in the Mount Hermon Baptist Church with the Revs. Josiah Mazzell and Chris Addy officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 1845 Cedar Creek Road, Pelion, SC 29123.
CAYCE — Mrs. Rubye Lee Fulmer Sumpter, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday morning, Nov. 7. Mrs. Sumpter was the widow of SFC Marvin J. Sumpter and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Rockey Shirey of Cayce; grandchildren, Rockey Shirey Jr., John and Mary Shirey, and Amanda Smith and fiancé Steve Steele; and great-grandchildren, Brandon Shirey, Mark Shirey and Jason Shirey. Mrs. Sumpter was born in Aiken County, the daughter of the late Robert Whitlock and Effie Poole Fulmer. She was also predeceased by her sister, Mary Lessie Fulmer. Mrs. Sumpter was a member of Cayce United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Sunshine Circle. She was also a lifetime member of the Gold Star Wives. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Sumpter was held Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home, 163 Main St., South, with Pastor Michael B. Henderson officiating. Burial followed in the Wagener Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be made to the Cayce UMC or the Sunshine Circle at 1600 Twelfth St., Cayce, SC 29033.
Allen Alphonsa Nimmons
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Funeral services for Mr. Allen Alphonsa Nimmons, 64, of Washington, D.C., and Salley were held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Thankful Baptist Church at 11 a.m. in Washington, D.C. Interment was in Harmony Memorial Park, also in Washington, D.C. Mr. Nimmons was born in Salley. He was the father of Allison Marie Nimmons and the brother of Willie and Artistine Nimmons and Mary Isaac, all of Salley. Also left to cherish his memories, his niece, Helen Nimmons of Salley, and a host of other relatives and many, many friends. J.H. Robinson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Services entrusted to Marshall’s Funeral Home, Washington, D.C. children; and his wife, Anita Cox. Mr. Cox attended Sylvester High School in Sylvester, Ga. He moved to Texas in the early 1970s with the construction company that built the Amoco Refinery in Texas City, Texas, staying on to become part of the maintenance crew. He was dearly loved and will be missed. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas.
William W. Cox Jr., lovingly known as “Bubba,” born Dec. 1, 1952, lost his life in a tragic car accident Nov. 9, 2008, in Gallup, N.M. He was preceded in death by his father, William W. Cox Sr. He leaves behind his mother, Ruth L. Cox of Salley; his sister, Frances Cox Whitten of Salley; his two children, Kory Cox of League City, Texas, and Stacy Cox Mitchell of Houston, Texas; three grand-
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