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WSHS grad writes book on God FROM THE BY SUZANNE STONE [email protected] “I want (people) to realize MAYOR’S DESK how deeply God loves Aiken resident Sharon Landy, a gradu- The holiday season officially kicks ate of Wagener-Salley High School, has them because love is a off in the town this weekend with our written a new book encouraging people annual Christmas Open House and Tree in transition to lean on powerful thing. If they Lighting on Friday the support of a personal, know they are loved – night and then the loving relationship with beloved parade on God. really loved – they can Saturday morning. Landy’s book, “Know- If you haven’t ing God as Daddy: succeed in life. When I joined us before, An Intimate Look Into learned how much God make sure to join us the Heart of God,” this weekend. LANDY was released in early loved me personally, not Information about October, self-published the celebration is through Amazon.com, and is available just a general love, that contained in this edi- in paperback and e-book editions at MAYOR MIKE tion of the Wagener Amazon, at the Barnes & Noble website, changed my life. I was MILLER Monthly. and at www.sharonlandy.com. The book empowered to excel. I The Christmas strives to bring readers to an awareness spirit abounds even though we have of God as a presence as close as one’s never thought I’d get my faced some difficult times and a few own parents, rather than as a distant disappointments this past year, but, as deity on high. fi rst college degree, much a community, we have done well and The core of the book came to her Should I go ahead and apply to a doc- less go for a third one!” prospered. when at a personal crossroads in June. toral program? Or should I look for a We are very blessed to live in a “It was during the summer; I had just job? And as I was sitting there, because great town, in which together we have finished grad school and I was debat- SHARON LANDY ing – should I stay home with the kids? Please see LANDY, page 28 mom, college grad and author Please see MAYOR, page 28 2011 WAGENER HOMETOWN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Friday, Dec. 2 Saturday, Dec. 3 5:30 p.m. – Open house around town, 9 a.m. – Crafts horse-drawn carriage rides and crafts in 11 a.m. – Parade begins Busbee-Corbett the park Elementary Middle 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Pictures with Santa 11:30 a.m. – Barbecue sandwich plates at Gazebo. Bring own camera just $5 sold by Wagener Salley High FFA, 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Edisto Singers perform on the Pavilion along with Wagener-Salley High JROTC, Noon – Car Show begins – Trophies pre- Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle Cho- sented at 2 p.m. rus and W-S High School Band on the PHOTO COURTESY OF WAGENERSC.COM Pavilion Horse-drawn carriage rides will Tree Lighting and Fireworks immedi- be available on Friday evening. ately following concert Please see CELEBRATION, page 28 2 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Staple words, phrases in the South Memories a goodly amount of grated and chunk from Sam’s and keep them in the freezer face. I don’t call just anyone “Darlin;” cheese, then cooked in a 350 degrees at all times. that term of endearment is reserved for Memories are precious. Memories are oven until bubbly and I have purposely left pecan pie for last my darling husband. However, I must something that cannot be taken away the cheese is brown. in my cooking endeavors. At least 25 “bless someone’s heart” six or seven from you. Memories bring you great That is what I grew years ago, I began cooking pecan pies times a day after I have said, “Well, comfort and joy. Memories can sustain up on and that is what to give to our neighbors at Christmas. they couldn’t help it; they just didn’t you through difficult times. Memories I cook today. My As the years went by, I also added the know any better,” or “Maybe they never allow you to remember from where you nephew Todd loves giving of pecan pies to the many people learned that you don’t wear white shoes came and look forward to where you are my macaroni and that are such an integral part of my after Labor Day,” or “Tactfulness is not going. Memories are God’s gift from the cheese pie; he always family’s life. I begin the week before in their vocabulary.” I probably have past for the future. asks me to cook it for Christmas; on the first day of my cook- someone blessing my heart several times any family gather- ing spree, I try to get three pies in the a day, too. The South ing. However, several oven before I have breakfast. While the I love being a Southerner; I truly Several years ago my friend Pat who LEMYRA years ago Todd asked pies are cooking, I eat my breakfast and believe that we inhabit a totally different lives in Charleston, gave me a plaque YOUNG me to improve my have three more pies ready to put in the world than the rest of the United States. entitled “The South,” which I hung over recipe. He said, “Aunt oven. The most I have ever cooked in I wish y’all happy memories and blessed the kitchen sink. It reads: The place MeMyra, I don’t mean to be complain- one day was 12 pies. Last year the total hearts and may your plate always be full where … 1) Tea is sweet and accents ing but could you put some more chunk number of pies I made before Christmas with fried chicken, macaroni pie, bis- are sweeter, 2) Summer starts in April, cheese in your macaroni pie!” And so I was 24. I am not creative with my pecan cuits and gravy and pecan pie. And may 3) Macaroni and cheese is a vegetable, do. pies; I just go by the recipe on the dark your glass be full of sweet tea. 4) Front porches are wide and words are I do pride myself on being a good Karo syrup bottle. The only difference I * Garry’s mother’s sister Mary Terry long, 5) Pecan pie is a staple, 6) “Y’all” cook; especially since I retired 13 years make from the recipe is that I pile in the married my mother’s brother Bobby is the only proper noun, 7) Chicken is ago. However, when Garry and I first pecans to each pie. As far as I am con- Lybrand, so Mary and Bobby are Garry fried and biscuits come with gravy, 8) married, I had a lot to learn. It took cerned, the only way to mess up a pecan and my aunt and uncle twice. When our Everything is “Darlin,” and 9) Some- me forever to master the art of frying pie is to leave it in the oven too long. son Tyler was born, Mary and Bobby’s one’s heart is always being blessed. chicken. It was either golden brown on And I didn’t realize how often I voice girls wanted to know what kin they Several times a week, I catch myself the outside and raw in the middle or “Darlin” and “bless someone’s heart” are to Tyler. I really don’t know, but I reading the plaque and thinking that burnt black on the outside and cooked until I had the plaque hanging in my always say, “Double second cousins.” even though the plaque is to amuse, the on the inside. Now I can almost fry phrases do define much of what south- it blindfolded. My other major cook- ern culture is all about. ing accomplishment was making milk Yes, pecan pie is a staple but so are gravy. Mama told me how she made sweet tea, macaroni and cheese, fried milk gravy, and Grandmama Myra told chicken, and biscuits and gravy. When me how she made milk gravy; both were I was growing up, most Sunday din- basically alike. My first attempts were ners alternated between fried chicken almost comical. I did not realize how Thank You For Reading! and roast beef and occasionally ham. quickly the flour would thicken, and so I However, you could always bet on could literally stand a fork upright in the monthly sweet tea, macaroni and cheese, rice gravy. After more attempts, I eventually Wagener and gravy and biscuits. I can remember became accomplished at cooking milk when tea sweetened with the artificial gravy. Please Shop With Our Advertisers! sugar saccharin became the rage. Sac- Now biscuits are a different thing To advertise or to provide story ideas please call charin was not in powder form as many completely. The biscuits I make always Dee Taylor at 1-800-559-2311 x 2371 artificial sweeteners are today; it was taste good, but they look awful. I would Email [email protected]. Fax to 803-649-1404 or in tablet form. I don’t remember how defiantly come in last in a biscuit mak- Karen Klock at [email protected] many saccharin tablets were used to ing contest. The women in Garry’s fam- sweeten a gallon of tea, but it had to be ily are renowned for their angel biscuits Mail your information to 326 Rutland Drive NW, Aiken SC 29801 a large amount. I also remember when … from his Grandmother Blanche Terry saccharin was reported to cause cancer and his mother to his two aunts Mary and many people went back to sugar to and Pat. However, I personally think Christmas Edition publishes on December 21 sweeten tea. Personally, the only way to that Aunt Mary Lybrand* makes the make sweet tea is with good old Dixie best ever angel biscuits. Her biscuits are Crystals. so good that they can be eaten for des- DEADLINE FOR Ads and News is I disagree with the words macaroni sert. Many years ago, I tried numerous and cheese to mean the “vegetable” times (unsuccessfully) to make angel Monday, December 12 that many of us in the South deem to be biscuits. Finally one Christmas Eve day, macaroni pie. Many menus that include Mary invited me into her kitchen for us Our Christmas edition is a great place to run macaroni and cheese are just that … to make angel biscuits together. I did your Christmas greeting ads! cooked macaroni stirred with cheese. To everything she did, and for the Christ- me, a true macaroni and cheese is actu- mas meal the next day my biscuits were ally a macaroni pie … cooked elbow near perfect. That was the first and last pasta, large or small, mixed into a cus- time! I finally gave up on angel biscuits. tard base of seasoned milk and eggs and I just buy a box of two dozen biscuits AS13-651214 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Wagener Monthly ■ 3 WAGENER-SALLEY FFA

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Michael Bolton, Helen Rumsey, Hunter Buff and Brielle Busbee get up close and personal with a giant tractor. AS13-650793

Michael Bolton, Hunter Buff, Brielle Busbee and Helen Rumsey attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

BY HELEN RUMSEY Seeing 55,000 FFA members from all FFA secretary over in blue jackets flood the streets of Indianapolis is an amazing sight. This years 84th National FFA Conven- They had the experience to explore tion in Indianapolis, Indiana, celebrated keynote speakers, general sessions, leader- the traditions of Native Americans in FFA, ship workshops, see a hypnotist, Lucas agriculture and agriculture education. Oil Stadium, explore the beautiful city of Hunter Buff, Michael Bolton, Helen Indianapolis, and make new friends from Rumsey attended for being S.C State Tool all around the U.S. Identification winning team members, and It was a great chance to be inspired and

Brielle Busbee attended for being selected be filled with the desire to become more AS13-651275 best FFA officer last year. involved in the FFA. 4 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Thousands visit Salley to chow down on chitlins BY ASHLEEY GALLOWAY classic carnival foods like corn dogs, turkey [email protected] legs, funnel cakes and fresh lemonade. And while some lines for gyros and hot As yearly tradition would have it, thou- dogs got pretty lengthy at certain times, it sands of people flocked to Salley this was no match for the line of anxious patrons weekend to enjoy live music, carnival rides waiting to get their fix of chitterlings. and fried and boiled chitterlings at the 46th The patrons’ love of chitlins proved to be annual Chitlin’ Strut. worth more than just the $8 they paid for a Mayor Bob Salley said he was happy with plate; the line for a plate of chitlins was often this year’s turnout and was pleased to witness stretched out past its congregation area and something that he hasn’t seen in a very long filled into the flow of the entertainment stage time. traffic. “It looks like we’re going to sell out of chit- Kim Rivers used to attend the Chitlin’ STAFF PHOTOS BY ASHLEEY GALLOWAY lins for the first time in several years; that’s Strut often as a child and hasn’t been in 35 Edward and Kim Rivers and their 14-year-old son, Caleb, came to the Chitlin’ Strut this year fantastic,” the mayor said. “I can’t remember years; this year, she took her husband, Ed- for a “cultural experience,” they said. the last time we sold out of chitlins.” ward, and their son, Caleb, for the first time It’s not only the pig intestines that draw in what the three of them called a “cultural thousands each year, though; there is a sense experience.” of community that’s felt as one walks along “We stood in line for 45 minutes and the streets surrounding the Chitlin’ Strut (Caleb) just took one bite and made the worst Adaia Davis, festival area. face anybody could possibly make,” Kim 6, and Chris Most houses are open with music flowing said laughing. “He did not like it; even the hot Sanders, 7, through and groups of friends and families sauce didn’t help it.” enjoyed the socializing on porches and in front yards; Edward wasn’t too fond of the chitlins other main families walk up and down the street pushing either, and, surprisingly, neither was Kim. attraction strollers, carrying small children on shoulders But that’s not why the three came out, at the Strut and guiding dogs on leashes. anyway. – carnival Several carnival rides and toy vendors are “It just brings back memories,” Kim said rides. spread throughout the site where children can fondly, smelling the air and listening to the be entertained as adults catch up and enjoy music. “I just enjoy the whole bunch.”

STAFF PHOTOS BY ASHLEEY GALLOWAY Aaliayah Jackson, left, Torquaze Holmes and Mikala Wright stop for a picture before digging Classic carnival foods like funnel cakes, turkey legs and corn dogs were available for patrons in to their fresh funnel cakes. at Salley’s signature event on Saturday. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Wagener Monthly ■ 5 WAGENER COACHES PITCH TEAM GOES UNDEFEATED

Wagener Coaches Pitch Team goes undefeated in Lower Lexington Fall Ball season. Being that we were the only team to represent Wagen- er in the league, we would like to thank our sponsors: Browns General Insurance, Wagener Drug, Tyler Broth- ers, and Wagener Milling. We would also like to thank Pelion Athletic Program for allowing us to participate through them. The coaches are very proud of all the hard work from the players as well as the support of the parents. Pictured are, front row, from left, David Smith, John Wil- liams, Cameron Jackson, Gage Hayes and Brayden Gleaton; second row, Jacob Johnson, Terence Brown, Trey Rom- ines, Drew Young and Pax- ton Leach; back row, David Young, Lenny Jackson and Lee Romines. Not pictured is Randall Ingram. Rocky Grove Baptist Church “A Friendly, Bible Preaching Church” Pastor John O’Cain 332 Rocky Grove Road Salley, South Carolina The church is located between Perry and Salley, SC just off Hwy. 39. Turn on Rocky Grove Rd. at Felders Garage Ph. 803-739-7005 • Cell 803-606-1405

SUNDAY SERVICES: WEDNESDAYSERVICES: Sunday School 10:00 am Evening Worship Youth Group 5:30 pm Youth and Children’s Morning Worship 11:00 am Programs 7:30 pm Evening Worship 6:30 pm

www.rockygrovebaptistchurch.org AS13-651318 AS12-651264 6 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 ROY WARNER PARK AWARDS

SUBMITTED PHOTO Coach Ronald Figueroa coached for his eighth season at Roy Warner Park. This year’s soccer team receives their participation awards.

WAGENER-SALLEY HIGH HONOR ROLLS Wagener United 11th grade: Loretta Lynn Fields, Methodist Church 2011-2012, first quarter Marisa Sue Finlayson, Reshonique Michelle Gleaton, Miranda Sarie’ Gunter, 153 Columbia Rd. All A Honor Rolls: 12th grade: Lee Grayson Randolph Joye, Michael Trent Wagener, SC Ellen Fulmer, Denisha Rae’shal James, Rushton and April Ann Stratton Kayley Ellen Kirkland, Amber Destiny 10th grade: Michael Lee Bolton, is having a Payne and Sonora Benita-Jo Williams Ryan Lawrence Brown, Hunter Ashley morning of 11th grade: Elizabeth Brielle Busbee, Buff, Carmen Rebecca Cabezas, Faith George Harley Gallop and April Michelle Daibrelle Corley, Joshua Furman Gam- Jeffcoat brell, Kimberly Alyssa Mason, Kianna FUN-FOOD 10th grade: Bobby Gene Dalton Ty’teyana Middleton, Keyonda Monquie Come Have Chavis, Douglas Jared Smith and Antho- Pontoo, Robert Quincy Tyler, Meagan AND GIFTS ny Daniel Wiles Danielle Waters and Shakayla Teairra Ninth grade: Jordan Taylor Fraser, Wells Breakfast Brandon Derrick Koon, Laura Catherine Ninth grade: Casey Edward Berry, Saturday, December 10 Stabler-Tindal and David Omar Urizar Megan C. Browder, Christopher Carol with Santa at 9 AM Bumgardner, Charity Renee Bynem, All kids are invited A/B Honor Rolls: 12th grade: Briana Candace Marie Crumpler, Dante D. Patrice Bellinger, Samuel Henry Clarke, Graham, Kayla Rachelle Hall, Terchyna (up to age10) Trey Martin Crosby, Shameka Nicole Hiers, Rebecca Ruth Martin, Brandon Fulmer, Basha Michelle Lanita Gaines, Charles Paioni, Tillman Campbell Rush- Be sure to bring your Ashley Lauren Hayes, Shayla Teonna ton, Alyshia Kymbrli Scott, Kevin Dew- Jenkins, Mikayla Marie Jennings, Aaron ayne Shumpert, Jamie Elizabeth Swartz, camera if you would like Judge, Dillon McCabe Overton, Shakira Megan Michelle Swartz, Antavia Shalee to have a picture of M. Perry, Dammion Jacob Pough, Mar- Swedenburg, Jerel Dorez Swedenburg, quiece Lashon Sims, Kristin Enese Stone, Rhiannon Emmilia Tanner, Mailaysia yourself on Santa’s Whitney Nicole Tindall, Kaitlyn Ann Cheyenne Tyler, Shequavia Nyesha’ knee. Vinson, Cory Justin Waldroup, Jhane’ Tyler, Haley Johnette Williamson and AS13-648441 Martikka Wise and Joshua Troy Wooten Seba Alexander Williamson Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Wagener Monthly ■ 7

AS13-648443 8 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 BUSBEE CORBETT K-KIDS

Joey Black with wife Nikki Tyler Black and their daughter Natalie Black

Santa hats for the Christmas parade Thank you, The picture at the table shows the K-Kids working on their Santa hats for the Wagener Christmas parade. The K-Kids is an international student led organization providing members with opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership, sponsored by the Palmetto Kiwanis Club of Aiken. Wagener residents for your vote. I will work hard for our town.

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AS04-524875 10 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 "WHAT IS A VETERAN?" Some veterans bear visible signs of their service; a missing limb, a jagged scar, a certain look in the eye. Others may carry the evidence inside them; a pin holding a bone together, a piece of shrapnel in the leg - or - perhaps another sort of inner steel: the soul's ally forged in the refinery of adversity. Except in parades, however, the men and women who have kept America safe wear no badge or emblem. You can't tell a vet just by looking. He is the cop on the beat who spent six months in Saudi Arabia sweating two gallons a day making sure the armored personnel carriers didn't run out of fuel. He is the bar room loudmouth, dumber than five Wooded planks, whose outgrown frat-boy behavior is outweighed a hundred times in the cosmic scales by four hours of exquisite bravery near the 38th parallel. She - or he - is the nurse who fought against futility and went to sleep sobbing everynight for two solid years in Da Nang. He is the POW who went away one person and came back another - or didn't come back AT ALL. He is the Quantico drill instructor who has never seen combat - but has saved countless lives by turning slouchy, no-account rednecks and Gang Members into Marines, and teaching them to watch Each other's backs. He is the parade-riding Legionnaire who pins on his ribbons and medals with a prosthetic hand. He is the career quartermaster who watches the ribbons and medals pass him by. He is the three anonymous heroes in The Tomb Of The Unknowns, whose presence at the Arlington National Cemetery must forever Preserve the memory of all the anonymous heroes whose Valor dies unrecognized with them on the Battlefield or in the ocean's sunless deep. He is the old guy bagging groceries at the supermarket - palsied now and aggravatingly slow - who helped liberate a Nazi death camp and who wishes all day long that his wife were still alive to hold him when the nightmares come. He is an ordinary and yet extraordinary human being - a person who offered some of his life's most vital years in the service of his country, and who sacrificed his ambitions so others would not have to sacrifice theirs. He is a soldier and a savior and a sword against the darkness, and he is nothing more than the finest, greatest testimony on behalf of the Finest, greatest nation ever known. So remember, each time you see someone who has Served our country, just lean over and say Thank You. That's all most people need, and in most cases it will mean more than any medals they could have been awarded or were awarded. Two little words that mean a lot, "Thank You". "It is the soldier, not the reporter, Who has given us Freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag." – Father Denis Edward O'Brien/USMC We can all be veterans for freedom. A lot of excellent men and women have given their lives and limbs for you to be able to decide what you would do today, without government intervention.

West Tire & Oil, Inc. Wagener, S. C. AS13-648399 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Wagener Monthly ■ 11 Purple onions and Bouncer WAGENER WOMEN’S WELL BY JIM WEST making an attempt at solving them! Contributor The only people who are making a dif- ference are those who are willing to take a There are some purple onions on the shelf stand. Their hands and clothing are often Women of the Well in Johnnie’s kitchen – purple but onions muddy and dirty from their long hours of nonetheless. I often think about what makes labor and the work they are doing to keep these onions different. Johnnie seems to the companies and communities throughout think that they are sweeter and have a milder America operating and up and going! A taste than white and yellow onions. She also large majority of people are standing on the thinks they make a more appealing presenta- sidelines getting paid, while the true workers take to the road tion when cooked. I prefer whichever ones are keeping these companies and our coun- Johnnie decides to cook with when prepar- try alive! BY LORENE ing a meal at home. The people who are constantly criticizing AND DIANNE I know plenty of people who would give are living at the lowest level of our society. anything to enjoy a nice meal, with no pref- Their outlook on life, their attitude and their On Oct. 18, erence to onions used – they would just be lack of contribution to the well-being of our the Wagener grateful for a tasty meal! communities spells death for all of us. Women’s Well My brother, Ronnie, has a nice bulldog On the other hand, those living at the sponsored a named Bouncer. Bouncer always seems so highest level of our society are those with harvest trip to happy and thankful to have a nice home. He a positive outlook and a helpful attitude the Asheville could be a very dangerous dog if mad, but toward others in their community; they are Farmer’s Market. I have never seen any bad behavior on his able to find peace of mind and a feeling of Twelve women part – just a loving animal who appreciates a security because they are helping to solve and one child head scratch and the nice food my sister-in- our problems rather than becoming part of (Elijah) ventured law, Lynn, fixes for him. our problems! out on a foggy, Bouncer reminds me of a lot of people I We are all different – like the purple rainy morning. know. Strong and determined to work hard, onions – and we all need to take a life lesson We arrived in they enjoy being around nice people during from my canine friend, Bouncer. time for an early lunch at the Moose Café then we enjoyed shopping at the Farmer’s Mar- the day and close to home at night, with the Be happy and be thankful that you live in ket. Our highlight of the trip was shopping at Lyda Farms to purchase apples. We loaded the people they love. America, where you can choose to be hon- vehicles with bags and bags of apples. What a great time for fun and fellowship! The way I see it, purple onions and est as you go about your everyday activities The South Carolina Christian Chamber of Commerce sponsored an exhibition at Hope Bouncer have a lot in common, which and helpful to those around you. Through Plaza in Columbia on October 19. Several organizations set up to exhibit and to share their brings me to the point of this story. your own actions, you can influence others ministry with the public. Among the exhibits from Christ Central: Wagener Women’s Well, There are many people around us who are to strive to live near the higher level of our The Nehemiah Project, The Chris Myers Children’s Place, Hannah House, SC Homeless critical of almost everything. They criticize society. Remember, life is what you choose Feeding and Medical Mission, Samaritan’s Well and The Oaks. all the time but never offer any solutions to to make it – for yourself, as well as others. Then on Saturday, Oct. 22, we exhibited and sold our crafts at the Harvest Festival in the problems at hand. I am reminded of a Once again, be thankful for the blessing Ridge Spring. There we demonstrated the art of quilting. We met many people and shared talk-show host on television who seems to of living in a free country and think of what our ministry. do nothing but criticize what our president you can do to make your community a more On Friday night, Dec. 2, from 6 until 8 p.m., we will be participating with the Town of and other elected officials are trying to do. prosperous and pleasant place for others. Wagener’s Open House. You can come by and check us out. There will be light refresh- It seems to me that this host should con- Here’s hoping that you had a happy ments and many friendly faces to answer any questions about the Well. Then on after the sider that it is not easy to find solutions to Thanksgiving and a merry Christmas and Christmas Parade, we will sponsor our annual “Sidewalk Sale.” We have toys, baby items, problems that are overwhelming all of us, that you remember to strive to live out the antiques, painting, clothes and other miscellaneous items along with our crafts. Everything but at least the people we have elected are true meaning of both in your everyday life! must go! Christmas bees spend lots of time gathered in their hives BY WES BOMMER confirmed. Other important topics being dis- len that is still in the air. The weight of the type of feeding as they would end putting Columnist cussed was our research fund. We have two hives will give the beekeeper a snapshot of themselves into compromising situations ongoing research projects, and we are at this what food stores are available. Unlike north- with swarms prior to the honey flow. Fair stuff has all been put away, ribbons are time soliciting ideas for next year’s research ern bees these warm days, bees will leave the Most clubs in the state are signing up peo- all displayed with great pride, and the weath- project. These projects are to support the hive and look for pollen and nectar to collect ple to take their short course. A short course er is settling in on us. Plans for the Christmas needs of South Carolina beekeepers. To learn so they will consume a fair amount of their is a beginning beekeepers course. This dinners are being made by most of the bee more about these research programs or if you stored food even in the cold months. course is taught by beekeepers for beekeep- clubs in the state. would like to become a donor go to www. The commercial beekeepers that will be ers. The fee which is charged cover materials The fall meeting of the Board of Directors scstatebeekeepers.org. traveling to California to pollinate almonds and membership and isn’t a fundraiser. For for the South Carolina Beekeepers Associa- As winter knocks on our doors, bees spend will start a feeding ritual right after the win- further information contact your local asso- tion has just been held. Discussion included most of their time clustered in their hives. ter solstice. This feeding is to encourage ciation. the state fair, and the educational booth was The frost has taken almost everything that the queen to start laying so that their boxes once again successful. A new location for our blooms, but the bees will continue to forage will be as full of bees and brood as possible. Wes Bommer is a Master Gardener, mem- spring meeting, which will be held March 3, and bring in pollen from grasses and other These beekeepers get paid by the amount of ber of Wagener Garden Club and president of will be conducted in Columbia off Farrow plants. Pollen is their protein. Most people bees and brood for their efforts. It is far too Mid-State Beekeepers and the State Beekeep- Road was discussed with the program being wouldn’t realize the amount of very fine pol- early for small local beekeepers to start this ers Association. 12 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Sweating and dying on that floor, God THANKSGIVING changed my life that night Christmas celebration It’s 4 a.m. in the morning, my day begins He came into my heart, Cleansed my as it’s the end of my night soul, Made it like brand new More than 2,000 years ago, an angel have rejected His teachings and substituted I’m sitting here listening to the rain, God Made me realize how to find my peace, appeared to some frightened shepherds and a much inferior belief system. We would inspires me to write Life is good, The sky is always blue declared, “Fear not, for behold I bring you do well to live in His Word and obey His good tidings of great teachings. I’m coming closer to If you have an addiction and want to quit, joy, which shall be to His name shall be called Mighty God. my 4 years of sobriety, I Ask God for help before it’s too late all people. For unto us Jesus is a person of unusual power. He know this life will last You, too, in your life can change your is born this day in the controls the forces of nature, heals the sick The nights of hanging path and open a new gate city of David a Savior, and, when given the opportunity, changes in bars and doing dope, who is Christ the Lord.” a life forever. He has the power to mend They are staying in my If you have struggles in your life and want (Luke 2:10-11) a broken heart with hope. He is the only past to change, It’s not like studying for a test God’s entrance into power that can save a person from sin. He Put your problems in God’s hands, Ask our world is a promise is the risen, reigning, redeeming Christ. Often I think of the Him for help, He’ll do the rest He kept and an opportu- His name shall be called Everlasting BRIAN place I lived, Near the nity He gives us to have Father. WATTS white sand covered These words are written by a retired DR. TOMMY a personal relationship When we receive Christ, God becomes HUDDLESTON beach addict whom God has let live with Him through Jesus our heavenly Father. His love is eternal. Where dreams are shattered, Lost to To let people know there is a second Christ. As we approach That means it has no end. As a father, He addictions, Reality is out of reach chance, My story I can give Christmas Day, the challenge is to turn our loves unconditionally. He comforts a bro- hearts toward God and to celebrate the true ken heart. He provides for His children. The places and people, They will rip out Maybe I will write a song and learn how meaning of Christmas. God came into our He disciplines and forgives when needed. your heart and steal your soul to sing world, so that by faith in Jesus’ atoning What a glorious experience. The late night life scene of drugs and But until then I want to thank you God, work, we can enter into His. Unless Jesus His name shall be called Prince of Peace. drinking, You will pay, Your life is the toll Thank You for everything. is the center of your Christmas celebration, Jesus is our only hope for peace. Wher- you will miss its meaning and impact. ever He went, He offered peace. His peace I lost a lot of friends on that beach, From Brian is a miracle! He has recovered from Isaiah gives a true description of Jesus is personal and permanent. It is different. car wrecks, drugs, drinking and heart attacks more than 20 years of abusing and being when he writes, “For unto us a Child is Down through the ages, millions have I was right there with them, Partying in heavily addicted to several kinds of drugs born, unto us a Son is given … And His known this peace as a priceless possession. the bars, Ordering up some crack and alcohol. God literally “showed him the name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Do you? There will never be peace in the light” on Oct. 31, 2007. If you are interested Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of world until there is peace in the human I always go back to 2007 on that crack in contacting Brian, his email address is Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) heart. There will never be peace in the house floor where I first saw the light [email protected]. His name shall be called Wonderful. human heart until Jesus becomes our per- Jesus is wonderful in His understanding sonal “Prince of Peace.” of the human soul, the quality of His love, Praying you will have a Jesus-focused the purity of His character and His commit- Christmas! ment to the divine purpose. From His birth to the cross, He had but one passion – to Dr. Tommy Huddleston is transitional fulfill God’s purpose of redeeming man pastor of Berlin Baptist Church, located through the shedding of His blood. on Crossthorn Road. Dr. Huddleston can His name shall be called Counselor. be reached via email at twhuddleston@ He speaks with authority. He is the hotmail.com or at the church office at (803) supreme authority on life. Yet so many 564-6308.

Aiken County Gifted And Talented Education With Artistic youth summer program Students in grades 3-12 who attend public schools and are interested in applying for the acGATEWAY Summer Program must have applications postmarked by Dec. 5. If you have not received an application and would like one, contact Marcia Lee Bliz- zard or Kimberly Fontanez at Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School at (803) 564-1000 and Rachel Polvadore or Seth Forston at Wagener-Salley High School (803) 564-1100. Students may apply in dance, drama, visual arts and music. Students in grades 6-12 may also apply in creative writing. Auditions for the 2012 acGATEWAY Program will be held at Kennedy Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 18. The 2012 acGATEWAY Program will also be held at Kennedy Middle School. The program begins on Wednesday, June 6 and will end on Friday, June 29 for elemen- tary students and will end on Friday, July 6 for middle and high school students. Elementary students will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. each day – Monday through Friday. Middle and high school students will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. each day. Attendance is mandatory. Parents are responsible for their child’s transportation and lunch. If you need more information, contact Marcia Lee Blizzard at mblizzard@aiken.

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AS02-644549 (803) 957-6543 Fax: 803-957-8902 AS13-651209 14 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 WEDDINGS NAMES AND NOTES Mincy – Milhouse Tobin promoted to major during special ceremony Capt. Quetabala Tobin, formerly of Blackville, was promoted to Major dur- ing a special ceremony Sept. 30 at the Third Army/U.S. Army Central Com- mand at Shaw Air Force Base. Maj. Tobin completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration in 2001 from Upper Iowa University, Fort Riley, Kan. He is a graduate of the Com- bined Logistics Captains Career Course, Supply and Services Management Offi- cers Course, Field Artillery Basic Officer Course, Warrant Officer Basic Course, warrant Officer Candidate Course, basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Primary Leadership and Development Development Ribbon (2), Overseas Rib- Course and advanced Individual Training. bon (2) and the Air Assault Badge. Maj. Tobin enlisted in the Army in Maj. Tobin, a 1989 graduate of August 1990 as a 76Y supply specialist. Blackville-Hilda High School, is the son He currently serves in the Third Army of Lassie Tobin and the late L. Belton G-5 as a plans officer. Tobin of Blackville. He is the father of Maj. Tobin’s awards and decorations Jordan, Makaela, Chelsea and Ashleigh. included the Meritorious Service Medal His maternal grandparents are the late (1 OLC), Army Commendation Medal Mr. and Mr. Purvis (Viola) Thompson (6 OLC), Army Achievement Medal and paternal grandparents are the late Mr. (4OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (2), and Mrs. Tim (Florrie) Tobin all of Sal- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional ley, SC.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mincy (LaDebra Milhouse)

LaDebra Milhouse of Salley, SC and man. Groomsmen were Lakee Dunbar, Larry Mincy of Springfield, SC were mar- Salley, SC, brother of the bride; Melvin ried Sept. 24, 2011, in Salley, SC. The Garvin, Salley, SC, friend of the groom; bride was given in marriage by her father, Charles Patterson, Waxhaw, NC, nephew Marion Milhouse, Jr. The Revs. James of the groom; Benjamin Jones, Orange- Reynolds and Joe Jackson officiated. burg, SC, friend of the groom; Cornell The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler, Aiken, SC, cousin of the groom; Marion Milhouse, Jr. of Salley, SC. She is and Jacobi Milton, Aiken, SC, Bible a granddaughter of the late L.B. and Mary bearer. Dunbar and Marion Milhouse, Sr. and the Braylen Covington of Spartanburg, SC late Carrie Milhouse. was the ringbearer. The bridegroom is a son of Mrs. Hed- Jai Nya Holmes of Wagener, SC, was die Mincy and the late Willie Mincy of the flower girl. Springfield, SC. Following a reception at Shriners Club Ms. Tinia A. Milhouse of Columbia, in Aiken, SC, the couple left for a wed- SC was the maid of honor. Mrs. Juanita ding trip to Hilton Head Island. Murray of St. Helena Island, SC was the They will reside in Salley, SC. matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Renee The bride is a 1983 graduate of Wagen- Milton, Aiken, SC, cousin of the bride; er-Salley High School. She is a graduate TyYona B. Milhouse, Columbia, SC, sis- of USC at Columbia campus with a BS ter of the bride; Alicia Hugee, Augusta, degree in business administration; man- Ga., friend of the bride; Cassie E. Slaugh- agement science. She is employed by ter, Lexington, Ky., friend of the bride; WSRC Savannah River Remediation. and Little Miss Natalie Reedy, Aiken, SC, The bridegroom is a 1975 graduate flower girl. of Wagener-Salley High School. He is AS32-636368 Keith Mincy of Gaston, SC was the best employed by DAK Americas. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Wagener Monthly ■ 15 WAGENER SALLEY YOUTH FOOTBALL

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The Wagener Salley Youth Football Williams and Elbert Landy. time getting adjusted in the beginning Thank you to our cheerleading coaches team had a very successful season this The Midgets (9-10 ages) also had a of the season but finally came together Brandi Scott, Aleisha Scott and Nicole year. very successful season with an unde- in the end. They ended their season with Hook. Our Pee Wees (6-8 ages) worked very feated record of 8-0 along with a cham- a record of 5-3 with the opportunity to I would like to thank all the parents, hard over the summer. Their season pionship. This was a really special bunch make the championship game. Unfor- players and everyone that helped and closed with a record of 6-1 along with a that has been together for at least 3 years. tunately they didn’t come up with a supported the Wagener Salley Youth championship. Thank you to their coach- Thank you to their coaches Jake Garvin, win. Thank you to their coaches Robert Football League. We look forward to es Matthew Bell, Antonio Swedenburg, Trell Chandler and Reggie Corley. Fields, Tommylee Jones, Marquis Frazier accepting new players and cheerleaders Louis Reeves, Robert Argroe, Wesley The Bantams (11-13 ages) had a tough and Localzo Hook. next season.

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AS02-649786 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Wagener Monthly ■ 17 Ladies’ retreat – A trip on the mountain top BY LASSIE T. TOBIN

On Friday, Oct. 7-9, 2011, 22 ladies boarded a bus from Zion Hill Baptist Church, Wagener, for a weekend of praise at Cedine Bible Ministries in Spring City, Tenn. These ladies were from Aiken, Wagener, Salley, Denmark, North, Black- ville and Columbia. Some of us left home with heavy bur- dens, broken hearts, family problems, etc. After a weekend on the mountain top praising God, learning more about our Lord and Savior, as well as learning how to study the Bible more effective, we left all those issues there and returned home with a peace of mind. It helped us to see and understand how to deal with our problems. Cedine’s Ministries celebrated 65 years of ministry and God’s faithfulness this year. Cedine’s Mission is to honor God and His Word by partnering with the churches in evangelism and discipleship training through quality camp, conference and out- reach ministries. Our leader is Minister Vannetta Corley, a woman of God who inspires us each year to take this trip to Cedine. Many of us helped us to grow stronger in the Lord. also Men’s, Couples’ and Teen Retreats. If retreats, please contact Minister Vannetta have gone for 10 years or more and it have Cedine not only sponsor Ladies retreat but anyone wants any information about these Corley at (803) 564-5467.

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2012 promises to be a very exciting year at Christ Cen- tral Institute with the grand opening of the new Commu- nity Missions Research Campus located on Gunter Road in the heart of Wagener. Already completed is a 5,000-square-foot facility which houses classrooms, meeting rooms, reception area, library, large dining room and commercial kitchen. Planned for the future are an open air gym and numerous structures that will dot the campus. Christ Central Institute is the premier missions college in South Carolina, focusing on strengthening the student’s experience, knowledge and wisdom necessary to be world changers. Founded in the fall of 2002, CCI is a successful and growing center of Christian higher education, missions training, and career arts training. CCI has established a reputation for high quality teaching and research in Chris- tian service and outreach. Christ Central Institute is the education division of its parent organization, Christ Central Ministries Inc. The Wagener campus is home to the College of Missions and the Internship programs. CCI is also embarking on a new endeavor to make posed locations. college invites the senior citizen community to come by or Wagener a retirement destination. Senior citizens of On Nov. 14, Wagener seniors, including Mrs. Frances call the school with any ideas or concerns they may have. Wagener have expressed a desire for assisted living and Yon, J.B. Legrand and Cora and Bill Bodie, were guests at We welcome their input and vow to concentrate on convalescent care facilities in town as they get older and an open forum in the Mission class to discuss their ideas improving the golden years of our neighbors and providing retire. and concerns for this community project. the answers to their needs and wants. The students in Pastor Jimmy Jones’ Community Mis- CCI is dedicated to meeting the needs of the senior citi- Call Christ Central Institute at (803) 564-5902 or contact sions class are researching and planning layouts for pro- zens in Wagener with tangible and effective solutions. The us on the web at www.ccins.org. BUSBEE CORBETT HONOR ROLLS

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Church, the couple left for a wedding trip The bridegroom is a son of Tom and to Key West, Fla. 137 Main Street • Wagener Valerie Sliker of Wagener, S.C., He is a They will reside in Wagener. grandson of Gerald and Marjorie Maslar The bride is a 2007 graduate of Wagen- of Charlotte, N.C., Patricia Sliker of Punta er-Salley High School. She is a graduate of 1-877-502-4124 or Gorda, Fla., and the late Jim Sliker of Port Midlands Technical College with a degree Charlotte, Fla. in paralegal studies. She is employed by 803-564-3383 Anna Grace Mink of Aiken was the Piggly Wiggly. NEW LOCATION COMING SOON TO maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Laquita The bridegroom is a 2006 graduate 123 Railroad Avenue Baxley of Wagener, friend of the bride; of Wagener-Salley High School. He is a Scott Hoover (near Town Hall) Nikki Black of Wagener, friend of the graduate of USC Aiken with a degree in – expanded bride; and Jordan Mink of Aiken, cousin of fine arts technology. He is employed by showroom to serve you better! the bride. Memorial Designs. AS13-651273 22 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 It’s been a busy autumn for the Wagener Garden Club BY MICKI POTTER with a plant that each member could Contributor take home with them. We enjoyed working with the seniors in our area Autumn is a busy time in the garden. and look forward to participating again. Not only do we plant cool weather gar- In our recent meetings Mary Riv- dens, we also get our other plants ready ers, a respected flower show judge, to weather the winter. taught us how to arrange flowers and Garden Club members Nancy Bom- leaves from our own gardens; member mer and Susanne Bishop planted our Susanne Bishop talked to us about cre- cool weather plants, pansies, at the ating a butterfly habitat (and keep from Wagener, U.S. Post Office. These will killing the larvae); and member Wes brighten up the walkways until late Bommer presented information regard- May. Nancy, Susanne, and Ed Bishop ing garden conservation. The Dec. 6 also planted and placed containers of meeting will continue our theme of “A daffodil bulbs and pansies at area busi- Year in the Garden.” Sandy Randall, a nesses. These will provide flowers now Master Gardener from Aiken, will be and the daffodils will bloom in the speaking about “Healing Gardens: Gar- early spring. dening for the Soul.’ On Nov. 4 several members helped Judging for the Festival in Lights pick up trash on both sides of Highway will take place between Nov. 29 and 302 from Gunter Park to Springflower Dec. 2. Entrants, be sure to have your Road, our Adopt-A-Highway proj- lights on! Good luck to all. ect: Susanne Bishop, Nancy Bommer, Finally, the Wagener Garden Club Vernelle Casey, Carolyn Dodson, Ann will hold its annual Bake Sale on Sat- Falhbursch, Bill Miller and Dee Out- urday, Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. law. Wes Bommer hauled it off for us. There will be a variety of baked goods, We all work hard during scheduled coffee, hot chocolate, sodas and hot pickups and on our own time to keep of your town and help provide a clean On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Nancy Bom- dogs for sale. We will be located in the area clean. We would greatly appre- entrance to visitors. These members mer and Micki Potter went to the Lis- front of Tyler Brothers. Stop by and see ciate the community’s help. Please help also cleaned up Gunter Park and plant- tine Courtney Center and worked with us! remind everyone to not litter. Be proud ed pansies. the seniors in making cards to go along Happy and safe gardening! AL-ANON Stephens said. “The same fear that causes You didn’t cause your people to isolate can create a strong bond of recovery between those who have been loved one to drink in the same situation.” A new podcast from Al-Anon Family The series of six podcasts from Al-An Groups entitled “Did we cause our loved on Family Groups addresses fears many one to drink?” shares firsthand knowl- people have in common when their loved edge from men and women who have one has a problem with alcohol. A sub- been affected by someone else’s drinking, scription to all six podcasts is available at according to Nicolette Stephens, informa- no charge. Al-Anon Family Groups is a tion analyst for Al-Anon Family Groups’ not-for-profit organization that has been World Service Office. helping families and friends of people “The podcast focuses on a question so who have a drinking problem since 1951. many people worry about, but are afraid More information about Al-Anon Fam- to ask,” Stephens said. “To listen to the ily Groups in Wagener, you may contact podcast, look on the Al-Anon home page Nancy at (803) 564-6487 or visit the South at www.Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org, under Carolina website, www-al-anon-sc.org. First Steps to Recovery in Al-Anon.” Al-Anon podcasts are available free of Local meetings are as follows: charge. SEARCHING OUT SERENITY AFG - “One of the reasons people affected by Monday, 7:00 PM someone else’s drinking isolate is they are Wagener United Methodist Church afraid the drinking is their fault, and they 153 Wagener Road (Hwy 302) don’t want anyone to find out,” Stephens Wagener, SC 29164 explained. 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Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism will be hosting two holiday trips for seniors!

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 8 WHERE: Edgefield to take part in the Heritage Corridor’s Holidays Campaign COST: $25 per person ATTRACTIONS: Discovery Center, Old Edgefield Pottery, dinner at Old Edgefield Grille (included in price) and shopping at Edgefield’s quaint shops for the annual Holiday Shop Around The bus will leave from the Courtney Center (Roy Street in Wagener) at 2:15 p.m. and from the Aiken County Recreation Center (Highway 1 in Graniteville) at 3:15 p.m.

WHEN: Monday, Dec. 12 WHERE: Cayce and Columbia Cayce and Columbia COST: $15 per person ATTRACTIONS: The lights of Cayce, Krispy Kreme, and Harborside Festival of Lights at Lake Carolina xxxxx The bus will leave from the Aiken County Recreation Center (Highway 1 in Granite- ville) at 4:30 p.m. and from the Courtney Center (Roy Street in Wagener) at 5:15 p.m.

For more information, call Tandra Cooks at (803) 663-6142. AS32-636381 26 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 AS13-648406 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Wagener Monthly ■ 27 S.C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

I hope you and your family enjoyed of this lawsuit, but I can speculate. Tax reform must take place in the legis- the largest tax increase in the history of a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are South Carolina has become a politi- lative arena where the resulting effects our state. blessed to be South cally conservative state and that is on businesses and individuals are care- Carolinians and Amer- reflected in the make-up of the General fully considered, not mandated by court Wagener and Williston Town Halls icans. No matter what Assembly. Faced with a conservative intervention. our burdens may be, General Assembly that has proven its The legislature’s goal is to achieve Many thanks to the folks who attend- we can always find resolve to cut government spending tax reform that would allow for broader ed my Town Hall meetings in Wagener something for which instead of raising taxes to balance our tax relief to make our state more com- and Williston earlier this month. The to be thankful. Under- state’s budget, this lawsuit appears to petitive so private sector businesses can sessions provid the opportunity for standably, none of be an attempt to bypass the Legisla- prosper and expand to create more jobs. a short visual briefing on legislative us is thankful for the ture by taking their tax hike crusade to There is no desire to increase taxes. accomplishments from this year’s ses- possibility of paying court. Worse, the S.C. Supreme Court As the primary sponsor of the S.C. sion and look forward to the coming more taxes. has fast-tracked the issue and agreed Fair Tax Act, I’m pressing for its adop- year. Most importantly, there is plenty REP. BILL to hear their case late this month. tion. S.C. Fair Tax is fair because it of time for lively discussions on issues TAYLOR Court observers believe there is a good eliminates sales tax exemptions, but it important to those in attendance. Are you ready to chance the court will rule in favor of contains corresponding tax cuts. Elimi- With the once-a-decade redistricting pay more taxes? the lawsuit sending our state tax system nating many sales tax exemptions that of S.C. legislative districts approved, into chaos and everyone scrambling for no longer serve a valid purpose would beginning next November House Dis- You would think since the S.C. leg- solutions. give us an opportunity to lower other trict 86 will expand to include all of islature is in recess until Jan. 10, that According to Speaker Harrell, “This taxes. Comprehensive tax reform deci- the Wagener, Perry and Salley pre- Columbia would be somewhat quiet. lawsuit isn’t about reform. It’s a blatant sions need to be made by legislators cincts, the entire southeast section of Not so, there are critical issues being political maneuver designed to circum- who are elected by citizens to repre- Aiken County. During this next year I pressed that could affect your pocket vent the legislative process, and by sent them and not by a special interest will continue to be active and involved book in a very big way next year. The doing so, usher in a new wave of Dem- group who circumvents the legislative in that new area; I hope to meet each South Carolina Supreme Court, not ocratic sponsored taxing and spending. and uses the Supreme Court as its tool. of you so I can best serve you. In the your legislature, is about to hear a case This is the same reasoning currently To make our tax structure more meantime, please don’t hesitate to call that could result is a whopping tax hike being employed by Washington with competitive and fair, our efforts must (803-270-2012) or email me: Bill@ that will hit you right in the pocket- terrible results for our country’s econ- translate into legislation, rather than TaylorSCHouse.com. book. omy. Taking more money out of our a lawsuit brought before the S.C. Thank you for the privilege of serv- recovering economy and putting it in Supreme Court designed to bring about ing you. The nearly $3B backdoor tax hike the hands of government is not a path to prosperity and is an avenue South A suit has been filed in the S.C. Carolina should avoid.” Supreme Court that claims all S.C. The Speaker continues, “This lawsuit MUSSER SEPTIC SYSTEMS sales tax exemptions are unconstitu- tries to portray these sales tax exemp- tional. The suit was filed by attorney tions as ‘special interest’ corporate Dick Harpootlian, Chairman of the S.C. handouts. But the vast majority of the WE INSTALL SEPTIC SYSTEMS Democratic Party, representing his cli- exemptions are important tax cuts that ent Matthew Bodman, a Democratic save South Carolinians a lot of money. EZ Flow Certified • Infiltrator Certified activist. If they win this lawsuit, all Paying an additional 6 percent to keep S.C. sales tax exemptions would be your water running, your lights on, eliminated, resulting in the largest tax your prescriptions filled, and groceries increase in our state’s history. for your family, are taxes on the neces- Here’s what that means. You will sities of life, not corporate loopholes.” start paying sales tax on prescription The most dangerous part of this drugs, motor fuel, groceries, residential lawsuit that would impose a nearly electricity, cars/motorcycles/planes and $3 billion tax hike is that there is no telephone toll charges. And those are consideration being given to any cor- just the top items to hit your pocket- responding tax cuts. book. Tax Reform Belongs in the Legisla- In an op-ed column in the Aiken ture, not the Courts Standard last week, House Speaker Extensive reform of our state’s tax Bobby Harrell wrote, “You may not code is long overdue, and the General think this will greatly affect you, but Assembly is dealing with this issue on this backdoor tax increase would be several fronts. I serve on the House paid by every single South Carolinian Republican Caucus Tax Reform Com- Grading • Trenching • Backhoe & Bobcat Work and would swell the size of our govern- mittee. We have been meeting this sum- ment. Adding nearly $3 billion in new mer and fall looking at ways to restruc- 803-564-6306 (office) • 803-439-2650 (cell) taxes would grow our state’s current ture our revenue system to improve $6 billion General Fund Budget by an South Carolina’s business climate and Reliable Quality Work • 19 Years Experience astounding 50 percent.” make our tax structure fairer for every- one. Fully Licensed & Insured Blatant political maneuver This process isn’t simple, it’s com- plex. There are a lot of competing BRIAN MUSSER, OWNER I can’t be certain of the real intent views on comprehensive tax reform. AS13-651269 28 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 – really loved – they can succeed in life. LANDY When I learned how much God loved CONTINUED FROM 1 me personally, not just a general love, that changed my life. I was empowered to excel. I never thought I’d get my first I like meditating quiet time, the words college degree, much less go for a third just came, and I started to write. When I one!” looked up, I had the basis for this book, Landy said she is now applying to a and that was what I did with my sum- doctoral program, and that process will mer,” Landy said. “I just gathered some take up her time for the next few months. information I had written in my journal Once that is done, she plans to begin in the past that went along with what I making public appearances and giving got that day.” book signings to promote “Knowing God The former Sharon Smith has been as Daddy.” journaling since 2004, when she left her “From what I gather in talking to job at Regions Bank to go back to school. people who’ve read it, it’s been adults The insights she found through medita- who bought it initially, but, after reading tion and journal-keeping was an integral it, they bought it for their children, so it’s part of that transition, she said. a family-friendly book. My 10-year-old “Response to the book has been really and my 7-year-old have read it, and they PHOTO COURTESY OF WAGENERSC.COM good because I feel like it’s a book that love it because the diction in the book Wagener’s Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. speaks to people in difficult times. Peo- is not that high; it’s conversational,” she ple sometimes have this image of God as said. Cost is $30. This includes 1 8 x 10, 2 way up there and we’re down here, but Copies of the book are available at 5x7s, and 4 3.5 x 5s. I think people need to know that He’s Bush’s Seafood in Graniteville, at Water- CELEBRATION Additional prints are available if need- closer than that, that He’s with you and wheel Grocery in Wagener and at Qual- CONTINUED FROM 1 ed. He’s not sitting back judging you like a ity Hand Car Wash on Dougherty Road. To make an appointment, call (803) principal to a bad student, but He’s here Landy plans to look into placing copies SMiles Photography Pictures With 564-6424 or (803) 646-6521, email sher- to lead and guide you, and His love is with local bookstores soon. Santa [email protected] or send a message or unconditional,” she said. “He wants to be The book is $10 in paperback and in Saturday, Dec. 3 post on SMiles Photography’s Facebook our father like a real daddy, to love, to e-book for $2.99 on amazon.com and Gazebo across from the Wagener Town page. Pictures will be back in plenty of support, to encourage, to inspire.” bn.com. Landy can be reached by phone Hall time for Christmas. “I want people to realize that they at 292-7207 for speaking engagements or Starting at noon. Please call for an For more information, call (803) are important, that they have a purpose, at www.sharonlandy.com. appointment! 564-3412. and if God is for you, that’s greater than anything that’s against you,” she said. “I want for them to realize how deeply God loves them because love is a power- The Holidays are the ful thing. If they know they are loved worst time for a cold MAYOR See us for your prescription CONTINUED FROM 1 and over-the-counter accomplished much and will continue a positive move forward to accomplish cold needs even more. Thanks to all who came out to vote in the November election. I want to thank Councilmen Dave Heffron and Jack Atkinson for their hard work and unselfish contributions to our community; we will certainly miss them. We look forward to working with the newly elected Councilmen George Smith and Joey Black and welcome them to Town Hall in 2012. I hope that in the days ahead we will all be able to slow down and remember the true meaning of the holiday season. We should take time to appreciate our fellow citizens, friends, those we love and all that is important and adds true value to our daily lives. Again, be sure to join us for Wagen- er’s Hometown Holiday Weekend on Dec. 2 and 3. If you need more informa- AS13-651265 tion, call town hall at (803) 564-3412. AS32-636375 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Wagener Monthly ■ 29 DEATHS AND FUNERALS Road, Aiken, SC 29803. Dental Tips Debbie Lynn Baughman A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, in the South Aiken Preston Presbyterian Church with Pastor Chris- February 4, 1953 – November 1, 2011 topher Crotwell officiating. from WAGENER — Mrs. Debbie Lynn Baughman Preston, 58, entered into rest Tuesday morning. Florence Ann Martinelli Dr. Williams Debbie is survived by her husband of 37 years; Ray Preston, children; D’Ambrosio Edisto Dental Associates Jason (Misty) Baughman of Wagener, May 18, 1924 – November 10, 2011 Johnny Ray (Jaime) Preston of Lees- LEXINGTON — Mrs. Florence Ann ville, Kristi (Danny) Hunter of Lex- Martinelli D’Ambrosio, 87, entered into ington and Mandy Preston of Pelion; rest Thursday, November 10, 2011. Keep your smile going strong, even with dentures grandchildren, Brandon Baughman, Mrs. D’Ambrosio is survived by her A healthy smile goes a long way. The benefits of a beautiful smile stretch beyond the Austin Wooten, Stephen Preston, and daughters, Evelyn J. Gross of Davenport, physical and into the emotional, as men and women with a healthy smile are naturally inclined Christian Hunter; brother, Dale Baugh- FL, and Debby A. Twiddy of Lexing- to feel more confident about themselves regardless of their age. man of Wagener; sisters-in-law, Juanita ton, SC; brother, Dennis E. Twiddy of That confidence boost is especially important for men and women as they age and begin to Baughman of Leesville and Martha Lee Egg Harbor City, N.J., 6 grandchildren, of Aiken; and brother-in-law, Johnny 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jennie wear dentures. Tooth loss can not only take a physical toll but an emotional one as well. In Rawls of Pelion. Brown and Ellen Malandra of Hammon- fact, a study revealed* that roughly 20 million women age 40 and older have dentures, and Debbie was born in Aiken County, ton, N.J.; and brother, Pat Nartinelli of more than three million of those denture-wearers are self-conscious about their smiles, even the daughter of the late Willie Albert Egg Harbor Township, N.J. living in fear of something as simple as eating out with friends. and Evelyn Poole Baughman. She was Mrs. D’Ambrosio was born in Cam- Men and women with new dentures are understandably nervous. But the days when also preceded in death by brother Lau- bria County, Pa., the daughter of the dentures were at constant risk of falling out are largely a thing of the past. That's thanks in rie Baughman, sister Edith Rawls, and late Giuseppe and Clementina Rinova- large part to advancements in adhesives. sister-in-law Donna Baughman. ta Martinelli. She was the widow of Funeral Services were held at Friday, Ernest Edward Twiddy Jr. and Gabriel In addition to applying a strong adhesive they can trust, denture wearers should take several Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Wagener Chapel D’Ambrosio. additional steps to maintain their dentures and keep their smile going strong. of Blizzard Funeral Home, 163 Main St. * Clean your dentures every day. Cleaning dentures daily with a denture brush and soaking South, Wagener, with burial at the Pau- them in a cleanser solution will help keep your dentures looking white and bright, while line Church of Christ Cemetery. Frances Barnes Williams preventing plaque buildup and denture odor. The family asks in lieu of flowers to January 30, 1951 – November 3, 2011 * Rinse and brush your dentures in clean, warm water with a denture brush. When cleaning please make donations to the Debbie WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mrs. Frances dentures, don't brush too hard; you don't want to damage any plastic or metal parts of the Preston Funeral Fund at First Citizens, Barnes Williams, 60, was born January 728 West Main, Lexington, SC 29072. 30, 1951, in Wagener, South Carolina. dentures. If needed, moisten the denture brush to avoid damages or scratches to the denture She was the daughter of the late Frank surface. and Lillie Mae Barnes. She departed this * Brush your gums, tongue and natural teeth with a fluoride toothpaste before reinserting Shirley Jean Parsons Rish life on November 3, 2011, in Washing- your dentures. This will help remove debris from your teeth, stimulate circulation in your May 5, 1936 – November 9, 2011 ton, DC. mouth and help maintain good oral health. After AIKEN — Mrs. Shirley Parsons Rish, At an early age, Frances accepted brushing, rinse with a mouthwash. Mouthwash gives 75, entered into rest Wednesday, Novem- Jesus Christ as her Savior and became a your mouth a refreshed feeling that only adds to ber 9, 2011. member of the Jerusalem Branch Baptist Mrs. Rish was the wife of the late Church in Salley. She was a graduate of denture wearers' growing confidence in their smile. Thomas Gray Rish; daughters, Salli A.L. Corbett High School in Wagener. * Never try to adjust your dentures yourself. This Elisa Rish of Aiken and Julia Caroline Mrs. Williams leaves to cherish her might cause harm to your mouth or damage to your (Mac) McElwee of Swannowa, N.C.; loving memories: two sons, Twango R. dentures. Only dental professionals should make these grandchildren, Thomas Michael McEl- Barnes of Blackville, SC, and Michael adjustments. wee and Melissa Sue-Ann McElwee and Torrell Barnes; Della Barnes of Jamaica, * Visit your dental professional regularly. Denture wearers and non-denture wearers alike a number of nieces and nephews. She N.Y., Linda Landy of Capital Heights, should rely on their dentist for advice and answers to specific questions about oral care. was also predeceased by two brothers Md., Diane Barnes of Washington, D.C., and three sisters. Linda Bethea and Jackie Narris of Lex- More information is available at www.dentureliving.com. Mrs. Rish was born in Hickory, N.C., ington, S.C.; grandchildren; and a host the daughter of the late Charles and of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other *All Statistics came from the "Fixodent Beauty & Aging Survey." Elsie V. Crump Parsons. She was a relatives and many, many friends. Fran- member of South Aiken Presbyterian ces was preceded in death by her son , CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT – Church, retired from Aiken County DSS Craig Orlando Barnes. and graduated from USC. Mrs. Rish Services for Mrs. Frances Barnes Wil- loved music and had a beautiful singing liams were held on Tuesday, November Edisto Dental Associates voice. She was loved by her family and 15, 2011, at the J.H. Robinson Funer- DR.CLARENCE WILLIAMS,JR. friends. al Home Chapel, 190 Railroad Ave., 275 MAIN ST., WAGENER,SC The family asks that in lieu of flowers Wagener, SC. Interment followed the ACROSS FROM please send memorials to South Aiken funeral services at the Jerusalem Branch CALL AGENER ALLEY IGH Presbyterian Church at 1711 Whiskey Baptist Church Cemetery, Salley, SC. US W -S H TODAY! 803.564.6582 See more obituaries on pages 30, 31 AS13-651218 30 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 DEATHS AND FUNERALS 30, 2011, at Smyrna Baptist Church, tin, 97, was born July 30, 1914, to the Edgefield County, South Carolina. On Leroy Gantt Jr. Springfield, SC. The Reverend Curtis late Melvin Barnes and Carrie Hous- Thursday, November 10, 2011, Kofax September 2, 1929 – October 24, 2011 L. Belton officiated. Committal services lin Barnes in Lexington departed this earthly life COLUMBIA — A bit of spice was followed on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, County. Two of her sib- to be with the Lord. added to the lives of Mr. at the Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, lings Frank Barnes and Kofax was educated And Mrs. Leroy Gantt, Columbia, SC. Madell Barnes Burroughs in Lexington County Wagener, SC when they In lieu of flowers, the family requests preceded her in death. schools. He was employed were blessed with a that donations be made to the Smyrna Isabella joined the by Carolina Ceramics for healthy and handsome Baptist Church, 1186 Smyrna Church Darian Baptist Church at 20 years and retired from baby boy. They decided Rd., Springfield, SC, in honor of Sgt. an early age. She was Columbia Farms. Kofax to name him Leroy Gantt Leroy Gantt Jr. a faithful member until loved sports. Jr. and reared him in a AUSTIN she was called home. She MEALING Mr. Mealing was a GANTT loving Christian home, served as the church secretary, choir member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he was taught Calvin Hudson member, Sunday school treasure, and in Pontiac, South Carolina. to love his family and our Heavenly February 22, 1939 – October 31, 2011 the mother of the church. Kofax was a loving and devoted hus- Father. This love for his Heavenly father NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Calvin Bai- Isabella was united to the late Charlie band and father who was always willing was strengthened when he was baptized ley Hudson, 72, depart- Austin, and they were blessed with a to help anyone in need. Though he is and joined Saron Baptist Church in ed this life on October son Johnny Austin, who preceded her in no longer physically with us, his loving Wagener, SC. 31, 2011. He was born death also. and kind spirit will forever live in the He completed his formal education on February 24, 1939, Mrs. Isabella Barnes Austin leaves to hearts and lives of all who loved and and left home to join the United States in Wagener, S.C. Calvin cherish her loving memories six grand- knew him. Army. During his tenure of service, was the son of the late children, Johnny Austin (Eartha), Juanita Mr. Mealing was preceded in death by he received the United States Army Clarence B. Hudson and Casteal (Mannie), Randy Austin (Ellen), his father, Mr. Horace Mealing, Sr. and Commendation Medal Authorized by Katherine Hudson Keitt Ray Austin, Thomas Austin (Minerva), one brother, Mr. Albert “Rip” Mealing. the Secretary of the Army. Sergeant HUDSON and was the husband of and Donald Austin; 2 granddaughters- Mr. David “Kofax” Mealing Sr. leaves Gantt also received the Bronze Star Almeta Kelly Hudson. in-law, Shirley Jones Austin and Brenda to cherish his very precious and fond Medal for Meritorious Achievements Calvin worked for Armstrong, Fires- Myers; two granddaughters preceded memories: his loving wife, Mamie Scott in Ground Operations against hostile tone, Quinn Freight Line and Goodyear her in death, Debra Austin and Joanne Mealing of the home; two devoted sons, forces in the Republic of Vietnam. After Tire Company, retiring in 2001. At the Austin; 15 great-grandchildren: Maria David Lamont Mealing, Jr. and Trent having served faithfully and honorably, time of his death he worked for All Davernport (Arnold), Mickey Austin LaDain Mealing, both of Columbia, he received his certificate of retirement Parts Auto & Truck Supply Inc of New (Sharon), Tyone Austin (Renea), Angie South Carolina; two wonderful grand- from the armed forces of the United Haven, CT. He is survived by his wife Jones, Tasha Williams, Kimberly Austin children, Davionna Mealing of Largo, States of America. Sgt. Gantt was also of 42 years; his three sons, Stewart Davis (Marlon), Randy Austin, Bryan Florida and Amori Mealing of Colum- a member of the Gethsemane Masonic (Debra) Calvin Kelly; Calvin Eugene Austin (Cheynell), Corey Austin, Court- bia, South Carolina; his mother, Mrs. Lodge 625. Hudson; Barry (Celina) D. Hudson, of ney Sease, Marieka Myers, Fredricka Marie Mealing of Lexington, South On Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, God called New Haven, CT; his daughter, Tammy Peebles (Tyrone), Josh Porterfield, Carolina; five brothers, Horace Jr., Joe Leroy from labor to receive his reward. (Antonio) Dash of Memphis, TN; his Jonathan Mavins (Daniela) and Alex and Freddie Mealing, Michael and Wil- He experienced Gods comfort, and six brothers, Robert (Edith) Hudson of English, 23 great-great-grandchildren; lie Broadwater Jr.; five sisters, Flor- focused on Gods goodness Columbia, SC; Henry (Karlane) Kitt of 1 great-great-great-grandson, Brenton ence Hiller, Cora Bell Wise, Suratta, Leroy Gantt Jr. leaves to cherish his Stone Mountain, GA; Charlie (Joyce) Jones; 1 great-great-great-granddaughter Cathy and Katie Mae Broadwater, all loving memories the love of his life, his Keitt of Chattanooga, TN; Willie (Bev- Trinity Greene, preceded her in death. of Lexington, South Carolina; aunts, sweetheart (his wife); Mrs. Barbara J. erly) Chestnut of Newark, NJ; Julius Her extended families, the Shumperts Rosa Odgsbee, Helen Jackson and Mat- Wooden Gantt, two daughters; Ms. Bar- (Yolanda) Kitt of Columbia, SC; Ervin and Berrys. A host of nieces, nephews, tie Merritt, all of New Jersey, Gertrude bara Lenette Rawlinson, Columbia, SC, Pinckney of Odenton, MD; his sister, and other relatives and friends. Mealing of Lake City, South Carolina and Mrs. Jann (Rev. Marvin) Morgan, Rosetta (Robert) Southerland of Upper A very special thanks to Mrs. Carretha and Polly Anne Key of North Augusta, Aiken, SC; tow loving granddaugh- Marlboro, MD; 9 grandchildren, 7 great Philips, Robin Hall, Sue Ball and the South Carolina; uncles, Ray Odgsbee ters, Ms. Ki’Anna Rawlinson, Odenton, grandchildren, a host of nieces, neph- Ahavha Hospice Team. and Chester Mealing, both of New Jer- MD, and Ms. Brianna Rawlinson; two ews, and other relatives. In addition The homegoing celebration for Isabel- sey and Harrison Key of North Augusta, sisters, Mrs. Geneva Benjamin, Salley, to his parents, he was predeceased by la Austin was held on Sunday, November South Carolina; his mother-in-law, Mrs. SC, and Mrs. Evelyn Williams, Spring- his sister, Benzena K. Hudson-Smith 20, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Darian Baptist Annie Bell Scott; in-laws, Jesse (Wanda) field, SC; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Louise and his daughter, Audrey Kelly-Lanier. Church, Pelion, SC. The Reverend Mar- Scott, Frank (Gwen) Scott, Jessie Mae Gantt, Columbia, SC, Mrs. Rosetta A celebration of his life took place on cello Wheeler Sr. will be officiating. Dreher, Bobbie Ann Scott, Geraldine Gantt, Brooklyn NY; Mrs. Shirley Gantt, Monday, November 14, 2011 at 11 a.m. Burial was held in the Darian Baptist Harris and Gloria (Ronnie) Bibbens; a Jamaica, NY; Mrs. Myrtis Staley and at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1324 Cha- Church Cemetery, Pelion, SC. dear friend, Mr. James Boyd and a host Mrs. Gloria (John) Williams, Aiken, SC; pel Street, New Haven, Conn. Interment of nieces, nephews, other relatives and Mrs. Dorothy R. Ware, Detroit, MI, and was in Evergreen Cemetery. Service by many friends who will miss him dearly Mrs. Doris Griffin, Ninety Six, SC; two Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 David Mealing but rejoice that he is with the Lord. brothers-in-law, James Wooden, Detroit, Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. March 9, 1948 – November 10, 2011 Funeral services were held on Wednes- MI, John (Gloria) Williams, Aiken, SC; COLUMBIA — Mr. David Mealing day, November 16, 2011 at the Oak and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins Sr., 63, affectionately known as “Kofax,” Grove Baptist Church, 1063 Old Two and friends. Isabella Barnes Austin was the son of Mrs. Marie Mealing Notch Rd, Elgin, SC, at 2 p.m. Interment Funeral service for Mr. Leroy Gantt July 30, 1914 to November 14, 2011 and the late Mr. Horace Mealing. Mr. services followed in the Oak Grove Jr. was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. PELION — Mrs. Isabella Barnes Aus- Mealing was born March 9, 1948 in Baptist Church Cemetery.

See more obituaries on page 31. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 • Wagener Monthly ■ 31 Tyler, Sugar Lavenia Corley, Bernice Peter- son, and Bertha Abney; his stepfather Ernest OBITUARIES Lee Staley; five sisters-in-law, four brothers- Batesburg-Leesville Edward Jones in-law, 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchil- Leroy Williams dren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, September 23, 1948 – October 21, 2011 other relatives and friends. office supports Toys for Tots drive WAGENER — Mr. Leroy Williams, 63, Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Williams son of the late David and Lucille Landy were Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. at Chalk Andy Shumpert, the local Edward Church Street, during regular business Williams died October 21, Hill Baptist Church, Wagener, SC, with Jones financial adviser, is supporting hours beginning through Dec. 15. 2011. Pastor Ronnie Tyler officiating. Committal the Marine’s Toys for Tots program by “With the holiday season around the Leroy, born in Wagener, services followed at the Gunter-Swedenburg using his office as a drop-off location corner, we are all getting ready for the SC, joined Chalk Hill Bap- Cemetery. for this year’s toy drive. festivities,” Shumpert said. “And as this tist church at an early age Local residents may help needy chil- is the season of giving, now is a great and was educated in the dren in the area by bringing in a new, time to remember the less fortunate in Aiken County School Sys- Willie Hartwell unwrapped toy to the office, 117-A West our community.” tem, and later employed as WAGENER — Willie Hartwell, 71, WILLIAMS a truck driver. of Wagener, S.C., died Saturday, Nov. 5, Leroy leaves to cherish 2011 in Queens, N.Y. his loving memories his wife, Sallie Mae The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. James Garvin takes over Williams; four daughters, Juanita Johnson, Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Jerusa- Wildcats football program Corean Williams, Chrisla Wigfall and Regi- lem Branch Baptist Church, Salley, S.C. na Williams; seven brothers, Jasper, Chester, Willie was the son of the late Linzy The Board of Advisor has hired a new Melvin and Willie Ray Williams, Matthew Hartwell and Rosetta Ware Hartwell. football coach for the 2012 season James Landy, Author Staley and Louis Staley; 10 Friends may call at the residence of Garvin will replace Coach Shawn Wood. sisters, Louise McCullough, Deloris Sal- his brother, John Hartwell, 376 Richburg Coach Wood is now the new Athletic ley, Eartha Lee Robinson, Patricia Jack- Villa, Salley (803) 258-3501 or Tobin Director for Southern Tech Academy. On son, Rosetta Brown, Lucinda Landy, Wanda Funeral Home, 106 Wagener St., Salley. Wednesday, Nov. 9, Southern Tech Acade- my made it official by announcing the hiring of Garvin as the school’s third head football the program. Garvin is well connected and coach. Coach Garvin is replacing Coach deeply rooted in Christ and in the commu- Wagener-Salley Class of 2002 to hold reunion meeting Wood, who finish the 2011 season at 7-5. nity which we expect will bode well and Wagener-Salley Class of 2002 will be having a reunion meeting Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. “We are extremely excited to have James complement his efforts on and off the field.” in Salley at Frog’s Diner, 101 Depots Ave., Salley. For more information, call Lunita at Garvin as our head coach,” Southern Tech’s Coach Garvin has been an head coach (803) 258-0208 or email [email protected]. Athletic Director Shawn Wood said in a on all levels and has more than 20 years in press release. “He is a natural fit to lead coaching experience. YOU CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO HEAR Introducing an invisible* hearing aid you can afford. $750 EACH

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