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A tribute to Aunt Audrey | pg. 10
Hometown Celebration is area tradition
By DEE TAYLOR
Wagenermonthly
covering wagener and eastern aiken county
WSHS Band. Then at 7:30 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. On Saturday, Dec. 4, the holiday spirit continues with the Celebration Parade that will begin at 11 a.m. Be sure to arrive early for a good parking spot. At noon, stay in town to savor yummy barbecue sandwiches at the Pavilion for just $5. The sandwich sales will serve as a fundraiser. After lunch, there will be a classic car show starting at noon. On both Dec. 3 and 4, the Wagener Garden Club will have hot dogs, baked goods, coffee and hot chocolate for sale. The Wagener Women’s Well will be open for the open house on Friday evening they will also have a sidewalk sale on Saturday. Also, Tyler Brothers has their big Christmas sale on Dec. 3 and 4; be sure to shop for everything from trimmers to televisions. Christ Central’s library will also host an open house on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. For more information about any of the events, or to participate in the parade, call Town Hall at (803) 564-3412.
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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? If so, start the holiday season off right by attending Wagener’s Hometown Holiday Celebration on Dec. 3 and 4. On the evening of Friday, Dec. 3 starting at 5:30 p.m., local businesses will be open and have refreshments available. Carriage rides will be available. Santa will be on hand for photos, so be sure to bring your own cameras. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., there will be entertainment on the pavilion with Keith Plott, well-known gospel singer. On hand will also be the WSHS JROTC, Busbee Elementary Honor Chorus, Strings Group A.L. Corbett Middle School and the
Anslee Heirs is the December 2010 artist of the month
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The December Artist for the 2010 Wagener Hometown Celebrations Calendar is Anslee Hiers. Anslee lives in Springfield and is the daughter of Chuck and Kalee Hiers and sister of Landon and Garrison Hiers. She is a fifth grade student at Busbee Elementary School. Anslee enjoys having her mother teach at the same school she attends. She said, “It makes me feel safe! I’m ANSLEE glad she’s here. In the HIERS mornings, I take down the chairs in her class room and help her get ready for her students. After school, I help her put papers on each desk. I also like playing with Jini and Kaylee after school until our mothers finish their work.” Anslee is a straight A student and is in Honors Art, the Honors PE Jump Club and the
Academic Gifted and Talented Class at Busbee. “I like learning Roman Numerals in Mrs. Green’s class. We use them to write the date. I also like going to Mrs. Owen’s GT Class on Tuesdays. Before the Election, our GT Class used the internet to study the backgrounds of the candidates, their political parties, and their political issues. We made posters to prepare for a mock election. Even though we talked about what would be on the actual ballot, for the mock election we only voted for governor.” Anslee drew a picture symbolizing the Wagener Christmas Parade. “Christmas is my favorite season. Each year, my family goes to Gatlinburg to see the Christmas lights and to watch the parade. I love to see the floats in the Christmas parades. I put a bear on “my float” because I have a stuffed bear at home which also wears a Santa hat. I chose to draw the Wagener Drug Store in the background because I like the way the canopy looked and because the Carousel Beauty Shop is beside it. That’s where my brothers get their hair cut.”
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Taking a trip down Memory Lane
is a small town with a lot of character; it is almost like Mayberry. Jim Holman had told Garry about Saluda and that we should go to Pace’s Store to meet Eunice, a daughter of the original store owner, and we did just that. When we entered the store, we were greeted by Eunice and she immediately asked where we were from. We said, “A little town in South Carolina–Wagener, bet you don’t know where it is.” She replied, “It is about 10 miles from New Holland.” Garry and I were floored. Then she told us that she had dated Barney and H.K. Garvin, brothers from New Holland. We visited with Eunice on every trip we made until she died, and she remembered us every time we walked in the door. After her death her brother took over the store, and we made it a point to see him too. Just before starting out on our last trip, we learned that Mr. Pace had died and that the store was closed. However, we went to the store two doors down and after finding something that I could not live without, I talked with the sales lady about Pace’s store, and how we had been coming to Saluda for many years just to see Eunice and then Mr. Pace. She was very friendly, and now she will be the one to see when we make it to Saluda again. As Garry and I were returning to the motel, I looked up at the road signs hanging above; I saw an arrow pointing straight ahead for Bat Cave. Then I began to tell Garry the story that Mama has told me many times about her mama going to Bat Cave. Grandmama Leila was born in 1894 and she and Pa Fred got married in 1912, so it must have been 1910 when she was 16 that she went to Bat Cave. As Mama tells it, Grandmama Leila went by train to Fair Forest which was near Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was met by the Fries (distant relatives) who lived in the Spartanburg area. A few days later the Fries with Grandmama Leila set out for Bat Cave. They traveled by horse and wagon; I can only imagine what the trip was like riding in a wagon going steadily upward. Once they reached the Bat Cave area, they set up camp where they remained for two weeks. They slept in tents and cooked over open fires. They swam and bathed in the river, and Mama recalls Grandmama Leila saying what a really good time she had. On our way back home I began to think about Grandmama Leila and her trip to Bat Cave and how she expressed to Mama what good times she had there. She made a memory that has lasted for generations. Memories are precious, especially when they are shared.
yet check-in time, we decided to stop. There Memories were craft vendors everywhere. We browsed Memories are precious. Memories are something that cannot be taken away from through the many areas, Garry looking at the you. Memories bring you great comfort and knives and wood crafts joy. Memories can sustain you through difwhile I stopped at every ficult times. Memories allow you to remember jewelry booth. Garry did from where you came and look forward to buy marshmallow guns where you are going. Memories are God’s gift for our son Tyler and our from the past for the future. nephews Chet and Todd. The only thing I bought was an elephant ear When my husband Garry and I taught (fried dough) sprinkled school we made it a habit to go on short trips with powered sugar. We throughout the school year. October 1988 went on to the Hampton was the beginning of our annual trip to the LEMYRA Inn in Hendersonville Lake Lure- Chimney Rock- Bat Cave area YOUNG and decided to stay at of North Carolina. For many years we stayed the Hampton Inn for at the historical Lake Lure Inn, which is just the duration of our trip. The first day out a very short drive from Chimney Rock. And we drove back roads south to Bryson City, it was on our first stay at the inn that the North Carolina, and then the Blue Ridge restaurant facilities were being remodeled, Parkway back to Hendersonville. We stopped and therefore we had to find a place to dine. at many lookout spots on the Parkway. The The lady at the front desk of the inn called scenery was breathtaking. Garry also struck several restaurants in the area hoping to up a conversation with a hunter at one of the secure a dinner reservation for us; however, stops. The hunter explained to Garry that he she was not successful. Garry and I decided had a permit to hunt bear in this part of the to try our luck at finding a suitable place to eat. We drove through “downtown” Chimney national forest and that his dogs were on the trail of a bear and that it might be two days Rock; there were many people on the street and waiting in line to get in the various eating before the dogs cornered the bear. The hunter also showed Garry his tracking antenna that places. We drove on toward Bat Cave, until allowed him to keep up with his dogs. we saw a sign stating “Esmeralda Entrance The next day, we planned to drive north on Next Drive.” Well, Esmeralda was one of the the Blue Ridge parkway and get off at some restaurants that the lady had called, but we point and drive back roads to Hendersonville. hoped that maybe someone had canceled, However, there was construction work on the and so we took the next drive. The place Parkway north, and we followed the Parkwas packed, and I mean packed; however, way detour route. We meandered through the host said that he could place a table for little towns and curvy mountain roads for two close to the entrance if we did not mind what seemed like hours. We finally found people coming and going and staring at us ourselves at Little Switzerland sitting on the as we ate. We were desperate, and besides, side of a mountain. There were several old we did not care. I cannot remember what I stores, a few tourist traps, and an entrance to ordered, but I remember what Garry ordered the parkway. We drove on the Parkway for a – FROG LEGS! We were hooked after that few miles and decided to wind our way back first trip, and returned every October around to Hendersonville by a different route; this Halloween. route allowed us to travel through Bat Cave Since the year 2000, we have made spojust a few miles up the road from Chimney radic trips back to our favorite area of the Rock. When we got back home, I told Mama North Carolina Mountains. In 2008 we left home with no specific plans; however, as we about our ride to Little Switzerland. She told me that her oldest brother Cofer and his wife drove from South Carolina into North Carolina, we decided to stop at the North Carolina Edith who lived in Florida visited friends in Welcome Station. As we browsed through the Little Switzerland in combination with their brochures and pamphlets in the welcome cen- trips to South Carolina. Just a few weeks ago, Garry and I took a ter we decided that we would make reservashort trip to Hendersonville, and we found tions for the night in Hendersonville. Instead of driving I-26 to Hendersonville, we decided ourselves again winding our way through Lake Lure- Chimney Rock- Bat Cave area that we would go the back roads through on our way to the Hampton Inn in HenderLake Lure, Chimney Rock, and Bat Cave. sonville. We did not venture very far from This route is the same we drove for many Henderson; the weather was rainy and cold. years passing though little settlements and meeting yourself on the many curves. Just as However, we did make it to Saluda, North Carolina, a short drive from Hendersonville. Lake Lure Inn came into sight, we could see Saluda has been a stop on every trip that we that there was some sort of festival for there were cars, people, and tents. Since it was not have ever made to the area since 1988. It
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A.L. CORBETT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
First quarter honor rolls
Seba Williamson, Amanda Poole, Cameron Shiffner, Kimberly Rathburn, John Simmons, Jayon Quattlebaum and Henry Peterson
WSHS JROTC rocks
By JO BRANCH ROTC mom
Principal’s Honor Roll Hayley Byars, Tremain Coleman, Ta’Nauziah Corley, Jaeisha James, Tabbitha Stichert, Tialeisha Corley, Amirah Miller, Avery Snipes, JaQuiel Williams, Keymani Brown, Rontravious Garvin, Tessa Neely and Preston Rodgers
Greenhouse project
A/B Honor Roll Eboni Adams, Lance Adams, Michael Boulware, Jaclyne Fulmer, David Gunter, Morgan Gunter, Bernard Ginyard, Brianna Kirkland, Antonio Singleton, Kreig Tyler, Joshua Ware, Tamiya Ware, Wyneisha Williams, Ma’Tacious Wise, Shelby Bell, Winston Buff, Erica Danley, Morgan Foster, Courtney Gallagher, Ryan Gallop, April Glover, Taylor Griffin, Halie Hutto, Jonquitta Johnson, Shyheime Johnson, April Adcock, Christopher Bumgardner, Johniya Bynem, Shanique Coleman, Dante Grapham, Christopher Key, Rebecca Martin, Santana Poole, Tillman Rushton, Alysia Scott, Laura Stabler-Tindal, Jamie Swartz, Jerel Swedenburg, Mailaysia Tyler, Shequavia Tyler, David Urizar,
Students under the guidance of Dr. Black, Mrs. Gartman, Mrs. Owens, and Mrs. Timandi have begun working in the school’s greenhouse as part of the Project Discovery curriculum. Students have been cleaning the greenhouse, sorting existing supplies, and watering plants already donated to the project. Students will learn how to grow plants from seeds and from existing plants. They will learn about careers in greenhouse work, forestry, and agriculture. In the spring students plan to sell their plants to the public. Any donations of plants, seeds, potting soil, pots, or tools would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to volunteer to work with students on the greenhouse project, please contact Dr. Debbie Black at the school.
The year so far has been amazing for the WSHS drill and rifle teams. As of Thursday, Nov. 18, the teams have brought home 14 trophies from the first drill and rifle meet and 13 from the second one. These cadets are dedicated and strive hard to be the best of the best. We would like to see more parents and community come out and support these cadets who work so hard. I would like to share with you the amazing cadets that WSHS has produced under the direction of Col. Maxie Joye, Command SSgt. Major Michael Fowler and Ms. Melissa Bauers. My son Chase Ray, commander of the drill team, asked to take some of his friends to the fair for his birthday. My friend and I took seven cadets. Some would say seven cadets? I had no worry because I knew how well behaved and disciplined they were. All had fun, but the most touching
moment was when we were leaving the fair and a veteran was sitting in a wheelchair outside the gates. Chase immediately said, “Listen up, guys. Empty your pockets; let’s give.” They walked over to the veteran, put the money in his cup and talked with him, thanking him for his service. He said,” It was my honor.” He shook each one’s hand and saluted all of them. All seven saluted back; what an amazing sight to see. This is the kind of young adults we have in our community. I am so proud of all of the cadets and what they accomplish and what they stand for. Wagener should be very proud. The cadets who went to the fair are Chase Ray, Amber Williams, Deonte Williams, Purvis Blizzard, Daniel Porter, Tyler Green and Darrian Rivers. We all thank you, veterans, for serving our country and for giving us the freedoms we have. HOOAH, drill and rifle teams.
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BUSBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Mock elections
Busbee Elementary held mock elections for South Carolina governor that were held at Busbee on Nov. 1. All students had the opportunity to fill out a voter registration card and cast their votes. They were able to experience what an actual day at the polls might look like. At the end of the day, Nikki Haley prevailed as the winner.
K-Kids
Busbee K-Kids collected a lot of food and items for the Pet Food Drive in October. The school’s participation was greatly appreciated by the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Pictured are, back row, Troy Carson, Jini Justice, Brenna Kirkland, Kyle Hair, Shane Mays, Chelsey Edwards, Zachary Dunbar; middle row, Eric Toland, Nick Navarro; front row, Jayle Kunz, Takayla Allen, Kelsey Byars, Matthew Prince, Daisy Young, Michelle Edenfield, and Cadena Amaker
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CHRIST CENTRAL LIBRARY
Breakfast with Santa
Come Have
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Christ Central Institute has restored the Old Bank of Wagener on Park Street. It now houses an extension of the CCI Library with rare books and artifacts. The open house will be Saturday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.
Singers wanted for upcoming talent show
On Dec. 4 at 6 p.m., the community of Wagener and surrounding areas will join together for a talent show in the old Wagener Manufacturing building. The talent show will feature dance, spoken work and music (rap, hip-hop, gospel, R&B, country, etc.).
The talent show is an opportunity for the community to join together for fun and local entertainment. This talent show will allow everyone no matter what age, race, gender or ethic background to display their creativity. For more information on how to become a contestant or to purchase tickets, call Tiffany at (803) 648-1101 or Christa at (803) 564-6255 or (803) 300-7564.
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Being thankful
By JIM WEST Columnist
Chitlin’ Strut Idol to return
By HALEY HUGHES Staff writer
Recently a grandmother came to see me because she wanted to ask me a question about her granddaughter, who is an airman in the U.S. Air Force. I looked at the information that the grandmother was sharing with me and decided that a lot of people would like to have the “problem” with their granddaughter that this lady was wondering about. It seemed that Airman Marci Williams was being promoted to a higher rank, due to outstanding performance of her duties. Marci’s grandfather, Mr. L.B. Williams, was a prisoner of war during World War II, and her cousin is a senior airman in the U.S. Air Force today – and here is Marci serving her country at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. If anyone understands the challenges facing people serving in our Armed Forces it has to be her grandmother, Lucille Williams, who was the wife of a POW. She has lived with the horrors of World War II, heard the stories and saw firsthand the effects on the mental well being of her husband, after he was lucky enough to get back home to his family. I am also reminded of other veterans of World War II, Desert Storm and Desert Shield. These people realized the meaning of the oath they took, and they understood that their life could, and often did change very quickly. Today I remember veterans from my generation who did not make it back from Vietnam alive. I remember my special friend, whom I was honored to serve with – 1st. Lt. Christopher Clearwaters, U.S. Army. I also remember Wagener native, Isiah Samuels, USMC. I remember Jason Moski, U.S. Army, who was killed in Iraq, in Desert Shield. During these conflicts there were countless others who survived and returned home to begin a new life. One day this month I was standing in front of the V.A. Medical Center in Augusta and looked up at the large American flag that hangs there. Suddenly a small gust of wind came and the large flag began to unfurl and flap in the breeze; when the wind stopped, the flag lay limp on the flag
pole. It came to me, as I watched the flag, that each generation responds to the needs of America, just as the flag responded to the wind. In that flag I saw the people who were never able to come home to their families. I saw the many veterans, National Guard and Reserve personnel who take the Oath of Enlistment to defend the U. S. Constitution – they load up and defend America’s interests! As I was returning home from Augusta, driving down Camp Rawls Road, I noticed an American flag flying in the breeze in front of a home. As I looked at that flag, I thought of Airman Marci Williams, 2nd. Lt. Tillman Busbee – U.S. Army, Sgt. Jerimy Tanner – USMC, Bobby Hayes – U.S. Coast Guard, Abby Gantt – U.S. Coast Guard, Andrew Gantt – USMC, Tech. Sgt. Darryl C. Williams – U.S. Air Force, Tech. Sgt. Jimmy Wilson – U.S. Air Force and Sgt. Christopher Williams – U.S. Army. No matter how difficult life may get, I am thankful for whatever I have. I remember that in many of the families mentioned above there is an empty seat at the family table, when they gather for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and yet these families have the courage to move on. Our service personnel are a shining example to you and me that we should be thankful for what we have. Times change – sometimes very quickly. The terrible circumstances we thought we were in can get much worse, and previous difficult times don’t seem as bad as we thought they were at the time! This Thanksgiving season let’s be thankful for what we have and act like it! Remember the flag flies for all of us, and freedom often comes at a very high cost. Be thankful and content. Do something for your community that you think needs to be done. Load up and do it! Set the example! Remember the good work our chapter of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the V.F.W. continues to do. They will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 27, during the Chitlin’ Strut, Salley, in the Souvenir Shop. Stop by and support these ladies, as they are working to support our soldiers! God bless you, and God bless America.
tem loaded with a large selection of songs. Contestants can sing to the accomAspiring singers are invited to parpaniment of a song from the computer ticipate in the annual Chitlin’ Strut Idol or can provide their own CD. The CD competition Nov. 26. must have only music; a contestant Held the night before the Salley Chit- cannot sing along with the artist. lin’ Strut, the contest will showcase the The deadline to enter is Nov. 24 by talent of those who hope to stun the noon. There is a $15 non-refundable crowd and the judges with their vocal entry fee. abilities. Chitlin’ Strut Idol begins at 6 p.m. on Five age categories will be repreFriday, Nov. 26, but contestants must sented – 4 to 10, 11 to 15, 16 to 19, 20 be dressed and ready to perform at the to 25 and 26 years of age and older. Salley Civic Center by 5 p.m. Those who fall into one of those age Admission is $3 for ages 5 to 11 and ranges is welcome to participate. $5 for ages 12 and older. Like the Chitlin’ Strut itself, Idol has Applications are available at Salley grown in popularity every year. Town Hall, 161 Railroad Ave. N., or at “We have done this for several years www.chitlinstrut.com. now and really have been successful,” The Salley Chitlin’ Strut has grown said organizer Sandra Shealy. from its modest beginnings in 1966 Prizes will be awarded to the first-, with approximately 1,000 attendees second- and third-place finishers in to a festival that brings in as many as each age category. 50,000 people from across the SouthFirst-place winners will receive east in celebration of a unique Southern $100, second-place winners $75 and taste sensation: deep-fried or boiled third-place winners $50. pig intestines, formally named “chitterThe winners will have the opportulings,” or chitlins. nity to ride a float in the Chitlin’ Strut For more information about the fesparade on Nov. 27. tival, vendor booths or Idol call (803) The Idol emcee has a computer sys258-3485.
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IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY ...
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More than 2,700 flags were placed on the lawn of WSHS in tribute of the casualties in the Global War on Terror, said Col. Maxie Joye.
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Wagener High Class of 1959
The reunion of the Wagener High Class of 1959 was held on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Thirteen class members and guests attended. Teachers present included Sara Gantt, Spencer Smith and Davis Shull. Pictured, front row, from left, are Linda K. Butler, Judy S. Parrish, Virginia H. McDaniel, Mary H. Fabrizio; second row, Daphne G. Outlaw, Sandra J. Hudson, Ellen Peeples, Annette H. Jackson; third row, Eunice K. New, Roy Redd, J.D. Jeffcoat, Owen Duncan and Priscilla G. Irvin.
Chem Nut Inc. named 2010 Business of the Year
Chem Nut Inc. in Albany, Ga., under the leadership of Howard Corbett, was chosen as Lee County 2010 Business of the Year at the annual banquet on Nov. 11. In 2003 Chem Nut Inc. was the initial business to locate into the county’s first industrial complex known Corbett as Oakland Meadow’s Business Park. This move was a result of Corbett’s vision and began the development of an 144-acre park which now has a total of eight businesses. The Industrial Park employs more than 200 people and generates more than half a million dollars annually to property taxes in Lee County. Corbett was born in Aiken County, graduated from Wagener-Salley High School and received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Clemson University. He began his agricultural career as a research associate at Clemson University in 1975.
He worked in agricultural sales with Woolfolk Chemical Company, Rohm and Haas Company and Hoechst Agri Vet Company. He served as key accounts manager, sales supervisor and Southern Regional business manager for AgrEvo until 1998 when he moved to Albany, Ga., to serve as vice president of Chem Nut Inc. Corbett became president and CEO of the company in 2000. Under his leadership, Chem Nut Inc. grew from primarily a Georgia company to having 260 stores in 16 states. Sales during the 10-year period grew from $147 million to more than $260 million. Corbett has served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Agri Business Council and was chairman of the Board of Directors of Independent Agribusiness Professionals Association (IAP) in Fresno, Calif. Sales at IAP exceeded $1.5 billion in 2010. He is married to Jackie Williamson Corbett, daughter of Lona Driggers of Wagener. They have two daughters and three grandsons. Howard and Jackie plan to retire in 2011 and move to Anderson.
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Aunt Audrey will truly be missed
Submitted by Alica Fulmer, with assistance from Dee Taylor and some of Aunt Audrey’s “babies”
BIRTHS
but the thing I hold dearest to my heart is how no matter what Aunt Audrey always had my back. If it was Halloween, she had treat bags, if it was something that needed to be hemmed she sewed away, and when I Alica Fulmer approached me with placwas too chicken to go to Dr. Fair and get my ing a tribute to Audrey Spradley in our baby teeth pulled, she was there at 8:00 at October issue. We got busy and didn’t have night with her floss to pull my teeth.” a “complete” tribute together, and, sadly, • Trevor West: “I always wanted to be Aunt Audrey (her name given by all of the children that she kept) went home to be with good because going to Uncle Grady’s room, the dark room, was the scariest thing in the Jesus on Nov. 2. We know she knew how world.” we felt about her. She lost a battle she had • Morgan Tyler: “We weren’t allowed in fought for 10 years. But she was valiant in Aunt Audrey’s sewing room, and I remember her fight of cancer; even at the end she was beautiful. Here is our tribute to Aunt Audrey. us always betting each other that we couldn’t How do you thank someone for taking care run around the whole house when she wasn’t looking. We always felt like we accomplished of your most precious gifts – your children the biggest goal ever if we didn’t get caught! – for teaching them to be polite, for showing She was the best even when I got in trouble!” them right from wrong, for being there for • Nikki Tyler Black: “One memory I them, and for loving them as their own? There have while Aunt Audrey kept me as a child is no way to thank Aunt Audrey enough for is her love and enjoyment for us children. what she did in our children’s lives. She loved us like we were her own children It was known when you took your chiland would teach us so many things. She is dren to Aunt Audrey they would be well truly a blessing to me and will carry it on to cared for, but you wouldn’t expect the my child. I love you Aunt Audrey!” amount of love and compassion she would • Michael Shealey: “The memory I have have for you, too. She always had an ear to listen to the smallest of issues and had noth- is never wanting to go home. On many occasions when my mother would come ing but time to help you through them. No pick me up, I would hide behind the couch words will be able to express what she has meant to us over the years. She has helped to and beg to spend the night. Sometimes I was able to spend the night. Aunt Audrey shape the lives of so many children. was so much more than my babysitter. This These are a few memories from some of family is like a second family to me – from Aunt Audrey’s children: the many times I have sat around her din• Seth Fulmer: “My favorite memory at ing room table eating sandwiches and soup Aunt Audrey’s is the day that my head was ... to playing in her backyard with so many stuck in the porch rails. Aunt Audrey was calm and used a few tools to loosen the rails. of my childhood friends. I remember being threatened with the fly swatter many times. Finally, my head was free. I never told her, Most of all is the love she showed to all her but that day, she was my hero.” children and community. Aunt Audrey was • Amanda Fulmer: “The memory of truly a treasure to this community.” Aunt Audrey that I cling to the most is the • Ronnie, Teresa, Tiffany and RJ night when she asked me to stay with her, Toole: “We don’t know where to begin. while Uncle Grady was in the hospital. I Mrs. Audrey was Tiffany and RJ’s ‘other remember the excitement that I felt when Mommy.’ She helped us with everything she asked my mom if I could stay. I felt so special. I remember watching television and from pulling their loose teeth to teaching talking with Aunt Audrey that night. When it them manners. Some of Tiffany’s favorite was time for bed, she walked me to the bed- memories are playing school and grocery store in the backyard under the big old tree. room and tucked me in. This is one of the Tiffany always wanted to help Audrey; being many memories of Aunt Audrey that I will her little helper with the other children. And always cherish.” • Lee Ellen Fulmer: “One thing I remem- RJ’s favorites were eating cheese puffs with ber about Aunt Audrey is that she knew Santa ketchup and watching ‘The Price Is Right.’ He even helped Uncle Grady potting plants Claus. Anytime any one of us would act up, (and getting paid). Even though he does she would pick up the phone and call him.” remember being sent to “the dark room” • Lindsey Fulmer: “There are so many when he misbehaved ... wonder how many things I could say about Aunt Audrey’s and times that was? Aunt Audrey was a blessthe wonderful, scary, fun and crazy times I ing to us, helping us raise our children to had there. Aunt Audrey’s is where I learned how to eat cheese puffs and ketchup, where I become the young adults they are today.” • Cody West: “Aunt Audrey offered us learned the fly swatter is a tool of discipline, the place I first saw aliens (in Uncle Grady’s unconditional love every day plus our favorite time was snack time when we all enjoyed room – haha) or where I made some really great friends. The first eight years of my life cheese balls or cheese puffs dipped in ketchup. I think most of the kids that stayed there were spent in that house with those kids,
like ketchup with their cheese puffs even today. Johnny Tyler’s nickname for me, even to this day, is Cheese-ball, and that is from Aunt Audrey’s.” • Lynn West: “I feel like there was no better person in the world to help raise our children – she and Uncle Grady gave them an abundant supply of love, care and discipline. And I also remember how good her supper always smelled every afternoon when we went to pick the kids up.” • Dee Taylor: “Aunt Audrey was amazing to me. She came to America from Great Britain as a war bride. In addition to being a wonderful second mom to Anna and a great seamstress, she was also a wonderful confidante and friend. She could relate to any problem you had at the time and always offer wonderful advice. You always felt that Aunt Audrey was in your corner, cheering for you! Later, after her illness prevented her from keeping her children, she became an e-mail buddy and shared so many inspiring e-mails and funny jokes. She will be missed so much by our community. Most of all, what matters to a mom is someone who loves your children with unconditional love, making it possible for you to go to work without worries.” The lesson of this tribute is to be sure to let the ones that you love know every day.
Blake Alan Kirkland
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Christmas memories
By ROSEANN BROWN Contributor
ENGAGEMENT
Swartz – Johnson
Kellie Kirkland Prescott of New Holland announces the engagement of her daughter, Kelsie Ray Swartz of New Holland to Matthew Ryan Johnson of New Holland, a son of Robert and Barbara Johnson of Wagener. The wedding is planned for March 5, 2011 at Bethcar Baptist Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Donnie Ray Swartz Sr. of Wagener. She is the maternal granddaughter of Jim and Margaret Kirkland of New Holland and a paternal granddaughter of the late Millard Banks Swartz and the late Susie Bodie Heath. She is a 2010 graduate of WagenerSalley High School. The bridegroom-elect is a maternal grandson of Dale and Johnny Shark of Orangeburg and Charles McMillon of Georgia and a paternal grandson of Margaret and Bill Golf of North Carolina and Waylon (Frog) and Terry Johnson of New Holland. He is a 2010 graduate of WagenerSalley High School.
Everyone has a Christmas story. For some it is a child’s laughter or festive lights. Sometimes it’s the shopping. Women love that once a year “CHRISTMAS PARTY” women plan for it. We want to out shine even the star of Bethlehem. We shop for days to find just the right dress and pray that no one else has found one just like it. Then we need shoes to go with the dress, and some shoes that will make our legs look like they did when we were 16 years old. Don’t forget the jewelry. Not just any old thing will work with that dress or those shoes. We get a pedicure and a manicure along with a fresh hair doo. No one is taking any chances with their look at this time of the year. Did you remember to call the sitter? Hope someone did. She will be booked up over the holidays. That special night is here and your running late. Still and all you have pulled it off. You think? Then you make your way down the hall to find your husband patiently waiting for you. I am so nervous. I really hope I look OK. Suddenly you see the look in his eyes. I remember that look. It isn’t so much the way I look. It’s more in the way he looks. You can see a flood of Christmas memories running through his mind. The memories of long ago when you were young lovers. Right now his eyes outshine the star of Bethlehem. Christmas memories are rekindled, and all is right with God’s world. Merry Christmas to all.
Kelsie Ray Swartz and Matthew Ryan Johnson
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WEDDING
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Be alert for signs of Oral Cancer
Many cancers are well known and quite common. Oral cancers, or those that occur in the mouth and on the lips, aren't discussed as frequently but are just as important to know about. About 50,000 new cases of head and neck cancers, in which oral cancers are grouped, are diagnosed each year in the U.S. Roger Ebert, the famous movie critic, lost his lower jaw from complications from oral cancer. He currently uses computer technology to communicate and must be fed intravenously because of an inability to eat in the standard manner. Denver Nuggets coach George Karl was recently diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma on his tonsil. Mouth cancers can develop on the tongue, lips, cheeks, gums, or on the roof of the mouth. These types of cancers are treated similarly in most cases. Because there can be many causes for mouth ailments, oral cancers initially may be difficult to diagnose. There are some symptoms that may be indicative of mouth cancer. These include: – a sore that will not heal – jaw pain or stiffness – a feeling of something stuck in the throat – white patches on the mouth – difficult or painful chewing – loose teeth or improperly fitting dentures – a lump or thickening of the skin of the mouth Visit the dentist or a doctor if any symptoms persist for more than two weeks. A professional will rule out other potential causes, such as toothache or infection first. Most oral cancers begin in the thin, squamous cells that line the inside of the mouth and lips. These cells can mutate and eventually cause tumors. If left unchecked, oral cancers can spread to other areas of the body. While there is no definitive cause for oral cancers, there are certain factors that put a person at greater risk of getting a mouth cancer. First and foremost is any type of tobacco use. Smokers and those who chew tobacco are at a very high rate for mouth cancer. Individuals who use alcohol in abundance are also at a higher risk. Other possible causes include: – previous radiation treatment for other head or neck cancers, – unprotected exposure of the lips to UV rays, and – contraction of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Oral cancers can rob a person of the ability to speak, eat, drink, and could result in some sort of disfigurement. Early detection and treatment can help prevent these effects. That is why a doctor should be consulted promptly if there are persistent symptoms.
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Latasha Dunbar of Wagener and Byron Edwards of Wagener were married Oct. 9, 2010, in Church of Deliverance. The bride was given in marriage by Robert Dunbar Sr. The Revs. William Tyler Jr. and Otis Kitchings officiated. The bride is a daughter of the late Christine Dunbar and Robert Dunbar Sr. of Salley. She is the niece of a special aunt, Jennie Mack and a granddaughter of the late Louise and Ephron Brown and Janette Dunbar and Sammie and Carrie Dunbar. The bridegroom is a son of Sharon and Ruben Quattlebaum and George Edwards of Wagener. He is a grandson of the late Ruth and David Miles and the late Elnora and George Geter. Lashonda Dunbar of Wagener, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Michelle McKie of Wagener, cousin of the bride, and Laveina Corley of Columbia, best friend of the bride. Michael Miles of Catawba, cousin of the groom, and Shonell Adams of Aiken, best friend of the groom, were the best men. Groomsmen were Robert Dunbar Jr. of Wagener, brother of
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Edwards (Latasha Dunbar)
the bride; Reco Brown of Columbia, brother of the bride; and Shyheime Johnson of Wagener, son of the bride. Sky Dunbar and Cameron Dunbar, both of Wagener, were the ringbearers. Kileigh Gilbert, Shateria Edwards and Miesha Brown, all of Wagener, were the flower girls. Following a reception in Palm Gardens, the couple left for a wedding trip to Chalreston. They will reside in Wagener. The bride is a graduate of Wagener-Salley High School. She is employed by Aiken Area Council on Aging. The bridegroom is a graduate of Aiken High School. He is self-employed. “With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities,” Shumpert said. “And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community.” Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work.
Financial adviser supports U.S. Toys for Tots program
Andy Shumpert, the local Edward Jones financial adviser, is supporting the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive. Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 117 A West Church Street Batesburg, during regular business hours beginning Nov. 15.
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Hoover’s Flooring, Planting of pink daffodils will begin at the end of November by members. The planters containing yellow, pink daffodils surrounded by pansies will return to the locations of busiBy NANCY BOMMER nesses along Hwy. 302 coming into Wagener. Members will place Christmas wreaths and The Wagener Garden Club held its bows at each of the entrance signs coming monthly meeting on Nov. 16. A program into Wagener and will be in place prior to the titled “A Flower For All Seasons – Creation Hometown Holiday Celebration. of A Seasonal Garden” was presented to those Beginning on Friday, Dec. 3, The Wagener in attendance by Hank McKenney, Master Garden Club will participate in Wagener’s Gardener certified by Clemson University Hometown Holiday Celebration by selling Cooperative Extension Service. of hot dogs, coffee, hot chocolate, and baked We wish to thank all of the Wagener mergoods as on Saturday, Dec. 4. Be sure to drop chants and friends for their donations for this by our tables to see what all we have to offer. year’s project “Plant It Pink” as follows: This year in conjunction with the Town of Garvin Oil Company, Jacqueline Busbee, Wagener, the Wagener Garden Club will be Busbee Auto, Busbee’s Hardware, Hermanos assisting with a contest for the best Christmas Upholsters, Tyler Brothers, Koster Brown decorations at homes and yards within the Insurance, Sophisticuts, Kwik Karry, The town limits of the Town of Wagener. For Carousel, Wagener Drug Company, No. 1 those interested in entering, a registration Kitchen Chinese Restaurant, West Tire and form may be picked up at the Town Hall or Oil, Disher Automotive, Bailey’s Tire Service, at the library. Entry fees are $5 per home Kwik Karry, Journey to Health, Wagener with the deadline for registration and fees Insurance Company, Adam’s ABC/Convewere due by Nov. 15. Decorations will need nience Store, Friends of the Library, Loose to be displayed no later than Nov. 28 so that Endz Beauty and Barber Shop, Thompson’s the judges can have their selection/selecBarber Shop, Adam’s Ultimate Image Salon, tions completed with the winner/winners to Robinson’s Funeral Home, Blizzard’s Funeral be announced on Dec. 3 during Wagener’s Home, Security Federal, Crescent Cities Self- Hometown Holiday Celebration. Cash prizes Storage, Papa Bears, Dr. Clarence Williams, will be awarded and determined by the numWagener Vision Clinic, Claridge House, Dr. ber of entries received. Julian Fair, LeWanda Fulmer, Little Bake The next scheduled meeting of the Garden Shoppe, Wagener Milling, Joey’s Barbecue, Club will be Dec. 7.
GARDEN CLUB
Christmas bees are buzz-y
By WES BOMMER Columnist
The South Carolina State Fair was a complete success. Countless people stopped by the beekeepers booth to expand their knowledge on honeybees. Much interest was shown in the “Save Our Bees Fund” at the state fair. This fund would support a graduate student at Clemson University to study honeybees and their diseases. To learn more about this fund, visit www.scbeekeepers.org. You may contact Dr. Michael Hood at Clemson University at [email protected] Most people realize that honeybees are responsible for every third bite of food that they take. At the time of this writing, commercial grown cucumbers and squash are still being grown and harvested as not all succumbed to the two frosts we have had. Beekeepers are checking their hives to ensure that they have sufficient food reserves to take them into winter. In warm days, bees burn a lot of energy flying around looking for things that are not in bloom. The queen has slowed down and only lays a few eggs if any on a day like today. She won’t start laying again until the red maples start blooming at the end of January. When the temperatures drop below 56 degrees, bees form a big cluster (a big ball); the lower the temperature goes the tighter the ball. They vibrate their wing muscles to generate heat and maintain a livable temperature.
The cluster temperature is so sensitive that if a man’s hand were moved close to it that small amount of heat could disrupt the cluster. Bees move from the outside in and the queen and any brood is always in the middle of the cluster. The food stores that they maintain are critical as bees move up and not outward so the beekeeper must be aware of their food stores location or his method of feeding the bees. Bees only heat the cluster and not the entire box. Throughout the winter months, the beekeeper needs to be cautious of outside temperatures when checking inside of the bee hive. This is the time of the year that beekeepers need to make decisions about next year in regards of their operation. If a beekeeper is going to increase his hives in number, now is the time to order equipment before the prices increase for the New Year. Equipment can be assembled and ready to go when spring arrives. For people interested in becoming a beekeeper or just wanting to learn more about bees, short courses will be offered throughout the state. In this area, Aiken Beekeepers (www. aikenbeekeepers.org) will offer a course; Mid State Beekeepers (www.midstatebeekeepers.com) will be offering a short course in Lexington. Wes Bommer is a member of Wagener Garden Club and president of Mid-State Beekeepers and the State Beekeepers Association.
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Memories of Thanksgiving meals, A.L. Corbett Elem.
By MARY E. GANTT Contributor
WAGENER WOMEN’S WELL
By DIANNE
Before
Thanksgiving was an extremely joyous time for me during the 1950s in Wagener. My brother and I lived there with my grandparents, and we really enjoyed this time of the year. First and foremost, we had harvested our crops, and the weather was beautiful. When I say we had harvested our crops, I mean we had finished packing cotton; we had dug the sweet potatoes and placed them in the “potato beds” so that the cold would not freeze them; we gathered our “black walnuts” and placed them in containers to keep them from the cold weather, and we canned and preserved many vegetables and fruits. The leaves on the trees had changed to beautiful shades of red, orange, yellow and brown, and Thanksgiving was in the air. My grandmother loved cooking and preparing for special events like Thanksgiving, and my brother and I enjoyed helping her. As she gathered what was needed to prepare the meal for this big day, she would sing, and we’d sing along with her. She taught us many songs, but one of our favorites for Thanksgiving was: “Thanksgiving is coming and the turkey’s getting fat. Please drop a nickel in the old man’s hat. If you ain’t got a nickel, a penny will do. If you ain’t got a penny, may God bless you.” Also, we prepared for Thanksgiving at our beautiful school, A.L. Corbett Elementary. Our teachers taught us about the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Rock. Teachers would have us draw pictures of turkey
and Pilgrims and place them around on the bulletin board in the classroom; however, the most important thing to most of us was enjoying the annual Thanksgiving meal served in the school cafeteria. The principals would encourage teachers to tell the students to be sure to bring 25 cents for that great meal services in the cafeteria just before we left school for the Thanksgiving holiday. Each homeroom class strived to have 100 percent participation. We would start bringing our money early to pay for the meal on that day. If we did not have 100 percent participation from each homeroom, the principals, teachers and even some students would pitch in and pay for those who just could not afford it. Most of the time, we would have full participation for all of the homeroom classes. Finally, that day and hour arrived. As we marched to the cafeteria for that long-awaited Thanksgiving meal, no one dared to misbehave or “cut the line.” As we marched into the cafeteria, the aroma of the food was breathtaking. The cafeteria staff was so cordial, friendly and inviting. As we marched in, Mr. Livingston, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Ashmore, Mrs. Frazier, Mrs. Dailey, Mrs. Singleton and many others greeted us with smiles and welcomes. Each homeroom sat together and waited for Mr. J.O. Brown to lead us in prayer and sing “Come Ye Thankful People Come.” Then we all dined royally. When we attended church on Sunday, our Sunday school teacher, Mr. Hudson, would have us stand, tell what Thanksgiving meant to us and also tell what we had to be thankful for. Those were the “Good Old Days.” The memories are so precious and will forever linger in my mind.
As usual the Women’s Well is a whirlwind of activity. We are quilting, making crafts and eating some delicious meals. Those who quilt are producing some beautiful quilts, those who do crafts are making many things for Christmas and those who love to fellowship are in good company. At the Women’s Well, there is something for every woman. We have taken on some new projects lately. One of the projects is the Lydia Project which is a group that supports women with cancer. We will be making tote bags and praying for selected women every Thursday morning. Another one is the Children’s Hospital at Palmetto Health in Columbia. We are supplying fabric for hats for children with cancer. The other one is making pillows for young girls at DJJ. The Women’s Well is honored to share our talents and God’s love with those in need of hope. Speaking of projects, the Ethics Class at Christ Central took the storage attic at the Well as their project. Our attic was stacked with boxes and big plastic bags filled with donations. Every time I would go up there to unpack, fold and put away the donated fabric, something else would take my attention. It got to be overwhelming. Answering my cry for help, the whole Ethics class including the teacher decided to help me out. They descended on the attic like worker bees. Before I knew it, they began the process of sorting and organizing the mess I made. One of the class members has even continued to finish the job. The attic now looks wonderful. Sometimes I just go up there and marvel. Eartha is teaching Jenelle how to make a quilt. Already Jenelle has a good start on a pretty quilt for her granddaughter. Clara, Jean, Letha and Eartha are all great teachers and are willing to show anyone how to quilt. You can learn to quilt by doing and watching them. Dorothy teaches us all how to put the finishing touches to our sewing. She has years
After
of experience and is willing to share her talents with new students and old ones too. Sewing is like any other skill; it is learned by doing. The lessons are free and so is the fabric to do your sewing project. “ No excuses.” Jessie is at the Women’s Well on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 3:30. She is there if you need assistance or if you are dropping off donations. Jessie is also available if you need prayer. Our regular hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4. That Friday night we will be part of the Town of Wagener’s Open House. We will serve light refreshments and hot spiced tea. On Saturday morning, we will have a “sidewalk” sale featuring many really nice new and used flea market/estate items. You’ll have to see this to believe it. Be blessed.
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CHANGED LIFE
gentle touch was my cure If you’re tired of living a life confused and doing dope Trust in God and pray to Him, He’ll give you a glimpse of hope I never wrote anything till 2008, God put a pen in my hand The words started appearing on paper, Now their all across the land Take some advice from a man that knows, Throw away your crack Your life will be so much better, You’ll never want to look back It’s 3 a.m., I gotta go and start my day My goats are hungry and my rooster is crowing away When you’re finished reading my words, Get on your knees and pray God will hear what you say and you’ll have a better day 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 [email protected] First thing I do is thank God above, For letting me be on this earth You see I had a problem with drugs and alcohol, I had lost all of my self-worth Many years of prayers from my mom, Who never gave up hope Let God help me see the light, I gave up the drinking and
Every day when I awake and my feet hit the floor I have a lot of aches and pains, My body’s always sore
BRIAN WATTS
the dope
Most of my life I lived without prayer, It was such a mess Now every morning when I roll out of bed, I know I’m truly blessed
I live my life differently, Tell my story when I can About how God saved my soul and made me the man I am
The Christmas witness
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Many would say Christmas is their favorite holiday. The focus on giving and receiving brings out the best in us. To the Christian, it is a reminder that God came into our world so that by faith in Jesus we can enter into His. This will always be the true meaning of Christmas. God gave us his Best! Many are concerned about the commercialization and abuse of DR. TOMMY Christmas. The secular HUDDLESTON world just does not get it. Attempts to minimize the spiritual aspect of the season have given way to its financial impact. Some merchants could not survive without this frenzied buying season. Unfortunately, our culture appears to be less appreciative of the spiritual meaning of Christmas Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, Merry Christmas greetings, and other traditions. These have become offensive to some. However, no attempt will ever remove the true meaning and celebration of Christmas from the heart of the Christian. Almost everywhere you go, you will see a Christmas tree, though the skeptic may call it a holiday tree. These trees are decorated with the symbols of our Christian faith and are a witness of God’s work in the world.
I do my best to help others, Writing my words helps for sure Knowing that God’s in my heart, His
Where is our commitment?
what is of God and not what is of the world. When we commit to God wholly, He will abide in us. When Jesus abides in us, He said that we can ask anything in His name. God is so faithful, He will bless us. Abraham was committed to pleasing God, as we should be committed to pleasing God, which is through our faith! The things of the world will pass away, but God is everlasting, so put your trust in Jesus and not in the things that you have! Memory Verse: Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” God is love. Happy Thanksgiving!
There are so many of us that are in need, so many that need not just money, but needs a spiritual uplifting. We are so quick to pray to God for things, but we lack when it comes to sacrificing for God! Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore brethren, by the merMARLON cies of God, that ye HUDSON present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” The least we can do is give our all to God, the least we can do is love our brother as we love ourselves, the least we can do is put no other god before God! This is the holiday season, focus on
• Nearly all of the trees have lights on them. These lights were inspired by Jesus, the Light of the World, who came to expose our spiritual darkness and provide a personal relationship with God. Isaiah 9:2 said, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” • Many trees will have angels on them, who are heavenly beings that came to announce the birth of Jesus. Matthew 1:23 states, “Behold a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel which is translated, ‘God with us.’” • You will often see gold ornaments on the trees. These remind us of the gifts the Magi brought to the Christ Child when they followed His star. The challenge is to give our best gift to the Lord which is the gift of ourselves. • Other trees will have stars on them to remind us of the star of Bethlehem that led the Magi. God promised to give us direction as we seek Him with all we are. There is no end to how decorations, music, cards, and stories can help the believer be a genuine witness of the Christ and the true meaning of Christmas. Regardless of who you are and what you are experiencing, God loves you and offers you the gift of Christmas-His Son, Jesus. If you have not already, please open your heart and receive God’s gift to you. As believers, it is our responsibility to live and tell the story of Christmas! Are you? Merry Christmas and a Christ-centered New Year!
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fidentiality of members sharing in our program, creates a safe place to get help. We often say, “Whom you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here.” 10. Q. Do you find most of the people in Al-Anon have the same frustrations? A. Yes. Even though people’s situations differ, fear, anger, resentment and loneliness are some of the common effects from the family disease of alcoholism. Many people in Al-Anon and Alateen have discovered that no situation is really hopeless and that it is possible to find contentment and even happiness, whether the alcoholic is drinking or not. 11. Q. Will Al-Anon tell me how to get my loved one sober? A. We come to realize that we can’t control or change another person and that our efforts to do this only frustrate us and can even make situations worse. In AlAnon, we learn to detach by taking the focus off the alcoholic and concentrating on our own healing. 12. Q. How do Al-Anon members learn to detach? A. By sharing with each other and by trying to apply the Al-Anon Twelve Steps to their everyday lives. As we learn healthy ways of dealing with our problems, we find that we live happier and better lives in spite of what’s going on around us. 13. Q. What are the Twelve Steps? A. The Twelve principles for personal recovery adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. (Suggestion: The Twelve Steps could be given to the interviewer in advance.) 14. Q. Are the children in the family affected by alcoholism? A. Yes. Many children are profoundly affected. They experience many of the same feelings that adults do including a sense of loss, confusion, and guilt. Alateen is a program for our younger members. In Alateen, young people meet to exchange experiences and to gain an understanding of themselves and the alcoholic. This helps their own personal development and can help stabilize troubled thinking resulting from close association with an alcoholic. 15. Q. What is the age range for Alateens? A. Their ages usually range between 12 and 18; however, some groups have members younger than 12. 16. Q. Does alcoholism result in cases of physical abuse toward adults and children in the family? A. Yes, sometimes this is a result of alcoholism. As members grow and heal, sound decision-making skills are learned. We learn to protect ourselves physically as well as emotionally. 17. Q. How are Al-Anon and Alateen groups financed? A. There are no dues or fees. Al-Anon is fully self-supported by voluntary contributions from members and the sale of literature. We do not accept any outside funding. 18. Q. Where can a person in this area get more information about AlAnon and Alateen? A. Call the Al-Anon information service in your area listed in the telephone directory under Al-Anon or You may also visit www.al-anon.alateen.org or www.al-anon.sc.org For local Al-Anon meeting information, please contact Nancy B. at 564-6487.
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Is your life impacted by someone’s drinking? 1. Q. What is alcoholism? A. Since 1954, alcoholism has been recognized by the American Medical Association as a chronic, progressive disease. 2. Q. What is Al-Anon? A. Al-Anon Family Groups is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope with each other in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family disease and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. 3. Q. How long has Al-Anon been in existence? A. Al-Anon has been offering hope and help to the families and friends of alcoholics since 1951. Al-Anon/Alateen has 24,000 groups in over 130 countries. 4. Q. What is Al-Anon’s purpose? A. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families and friends of alcoholics. Al-Anon is non-professional. We do not counsel or advise our members, nor do we endorse or affiliate with other agencies or organizations. 5. Q. Who can be a member of AlAnon/Alateen? A. Anyone whose life has been or is being affected by someone else’s drinking. This includes immediate family members, relatives, friends, co-workers, employers, etc. 6. Q. Does the alcoholic in a person’s life have to be a member of AA before that person goes to Al-Anon? A. No, many people come into AlAnon whether or not the alcoholic is drinking. 7. Q. Does Al-Anon help parents whose children have a drinking problem? A. Yes. In Al-Anon, members have a variety of relationships with the alcoholic. Sometimes it is a parent, teen or adult child, spouse/partner, sibling, grandparent, or a friend. All members can offer and receive insight to recovering from the effects of this disease. 8. Q. Are people hesitant to come to Al-Anon or Alateen? A. Yes, and there can be several reasons. There is still a stigma attached to the disease; for example, people are afraid that someone will find out there is a drinking problem in the home. The family also becomes entrenched in the disease. Denial and isolation can become a way of life and make reaching out for help very difficult. 9. Q. What is the purpose of anonymity? A. Personal anonymity, as well as con-
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SPOOKY TO BE HUNGRY
By CHERYL H. POOLE
FOUR GENERATIONS
The Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa recently donated 120 pounds of canned and nonperishable food items to the Golden Harvest Food Bank which partners with the Spooky To Be Hungry Program in eastern Georgia and western South Carolina counties. Alpha Delta Kappa is an education sorority with altruistic endeavors such as the
Spooky To Be Hungry program. Alpha Delta Kappa believes in giving back to the community. Spooky to Be Hungry was started in October 1992. Its goal is to end hunger in its 30-county service area through food and monetary donations. It is held annually in October. More information about these programs can be found at www.goldenharvest.org/ or www.spookytobehungry.org. er Goose Book of Rhymes. “Just like in art class at school, we sketch the idea on a piece of paper before we begin the actual work of art. After I finished my sketch, I drew it on the canvas. I can’t wait to go back. I’ve painted the background and will work on the characters next.” When she’s with her family, Anslee likes to ride her bike around the tree farm and play basketball with her dad and brothers. She and her mom like to go shopping for clothes and eating out at the Olive Garden. Anslee is looking forward to Christmas break. “I can’t wait for Christmas. My dad’s side of the family comes from out of town on one day and my mom’s side of the family comes another day. That’s what I love about Christmas… spending time with the family!”
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When asked why she didn’t get her hair cut at there, Anslee said, “I’m letting my hair grow so I can donate it to Locks of Love.” Anslee said that she enjoyed drawing this picture because she was able to use a lot of textures under her paper when she colored. “I used sandpaper, the block wall, a piece of wood, and a canvas board. Textures make the picture look real. I think they make the picture ‘POP’ when you look at it.” Anslee takes art and piano lesson in Springfield at the Edisto Springfield School of the Arts with her grandma Mingy. Anslee is presently painting a picture from the Moth-
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Audrey Edith Aistrope Spradley
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Davis; great-grandchildren, Kevin Shealy, Jason Shealy, Tyler Stone, Dillon Stone, Austin Stone, Aubrey Pruitt, Cian Donovan German, Aynsli Davis and Kynedi Davis; sister, Edith (Willie) Wingard of Branchville; and a very special niece, Lee Dixon of Augusta. Ms. Daisy was the daughter of the late George and Norma Adele Perdue. She was also preceded in death by her husband Noah W. Stone, and sisters Ruth Amaker, Elizabeth Hallman, and Novella Bailey. The funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. in the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Addy officiating. Burial was in the Bethcar Baptist Church Cemetery. Groomes of Hephzibah, GA, Larry Eugene (Marie) Groomes Jr., of Leesville, Terry Wayne (Kim) Groomes and Michael Timothy (Jodi) Groomes of Green Bay, WI, and Cecil Groomes of Gaston. Robert was born in Augusta, the son of the late Robert E. Groomes Sr. and Linda J. Maree. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20 in the Pine Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Leo Senn and Amos Hann officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mary Lee Clemons Caldwell
April 4, 1934 - November 2, 2010 WAGENER — Mrs. Audrey Aistrope Spradley, 74, (affectionately known as “Aunt Audrey”) entered into rest Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. Mrs. Spradley is survived by her husband of 56 years Grady Spradley, daughter Jackie Gulley, her husband Phillip of Orangeburg, and their sons Michael Gulley of Orangeburg and David Gulley of Columbia, son Alan Spradley and his wife Cindy of Neeses and their son Tyler Melnick of Bluffton, and sister and brother-in-law of Sheila & Chester Mack of Glen Lyon, PA. Mrs. Spradley was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wagener. She cared for and helped raise many children in the Wagener area. The funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Wagener with the Revs. Philip Turner and David Robinson officiating. Burial was in the Wagener Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the H. Filmore Mabry Center for Cancer Care at 1161 Cook Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118. The family wishes to thank the staffs of Dr. Chris Brunson and of Trinity Hospice for the care provided to Mrs. Spradley and the compassion shown to her and her family.
WAGENER — Ms. Mary Lee Clemons Caldwell, 50, of Wagener, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. She was born in Aiken County to the late Isadore and Annie Mae Felder Clemons. She leaves to cherish her loving memories 2 sons, Samuel and Derrek; 3 daughters, Christina Corley, Chante and Tameika Caldwell; 5 grandchildren; 6 brothers, Roosevelt, Manhines (Alphine), Otis, Joseph, Seawall and Willie; 6 aunts, and a host of nieces, nephews, devoted cousins and friends. Celebration of her life was held Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at Oakey Springs Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. J.H. Robinson Funeral Home Wagener Chapel, 190 Railroad Ave. W., Wagener.
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August 22, 1934 – November 4, 2010 WAGENER — Mr. James Barr, 76, entered into rest on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. Mr. Barr is survived by his brothers, Frank (Phyllis) Barr of South Congaree and Otis (Mamie) Barr of Wagener, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Barr was the son Arleigh and Jessie Garvin Barr. He was the widower of Jean Collins Barr and was also predeceased by brothers, Thurmond, Deward and Charles Barr. He was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. The funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church with burial in Southland Memorial Gardens.
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January 5, 1952 – November 10, 2010 WAGENER — Ms. Peggy J. “P.J.” Tindal, 58, entered into rest, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010. Ms. Peggy is survived by her children, Joseph “Joe” (Lynn) Gatlin, Bobby (Stephanie) Gatlin, Christina (Steve) Peterson, and Matthew (Que) Lybrand; grandchildren, Jesse Gatlin, Morgan Leach, Blake Gatlin, Aaron Gatlin, Aaron Lybrand, Shelby Peterson, and Anabelle Peterson; and sisters, Emmie Dale Hutto, Evelyn L. Brown, and May C. Jeffcoat all of Wagener. Ms. Peggy was the daughter of the late Woodrow Greely and Thelma Hoover Tindal. She was also predeased by sisters, Jeannie Hartley and Carolyn Harsey, and brothers, Woodrow G. Tindal Jr., Calvin Tindal, Lewis Tindal, L. H. Tindal and Edward Tindal. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. A service to celebrate the life of Ms. Peggy was held Saturday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Blizzard Funeral Home at P.O. Box 235, Wagener, SC 29164.
August 6, 1924 – October 29, 2010 WAGENER — Mrs. Carnilla Fultz Hunter, 86, entered into rest Friday, Oct. 29. Mrs. Hunter is survived by her husband, Jack Randolph Hunter;, daughters and sons-in-law, Mary & Mickey Hoffman of Gardner, MA, and Donna & Ron Gullage of Wagener; grandchildren, Janie Reynolds and Kristen Frechette; and 7 greatgrandchildren. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Fultz and was also predeceased by grandson Tony McNeeley.
Malcolm Athel Poole Sr.
July 12, 1940 – November 11, 2010 WAGENER — Mr. Malcolm Athel “Shorty” Poole, Sr., 70, entered into rest, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010. Mr. Poole is survived by his children: Vickie Poole, Malcolm Poole, Jr., Tony Poole, and Johnette (Stevie) Davis, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and sister, Joyce Barrier. He was a member of Wagener Pentecostal Holiness Church, where the funeral service was held Sunday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. with burial in Wagener Cemetery.
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