June 2011 Gadsden GAB A Publication of Bishop Gadsden

View the Gab in color on-line at http://www.bishopgadsden.org/community_life/newsroom.html “If I Don‟t Burn You, I‟ll Be Damned:” The Burning of Columbia as a Reflection of Sherman‟s „Scorched-Earth‟ Warfare Vince Lannie Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Civil War (1861-2011) This is the fourth article of a five-part series by Vince Lannie on the Civil War or the War Between the States. This is an interpretive investigation, and it inevitably exhibits conscious and even unconscious biases. Facts alone are objective; interpreta- tion is always subjective. The ultimate hope is to fuse fact and interpretation into a balanced and understandable picture. To this end, Lannie reminds us that he is a Northerner by birth, a Southerner by choice, and a Charlestonian by the grace of God.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: After the momentous Battle Grant appointed Sherman as commander of of Gettysburg in July 1863, the tide the western war theater. ―If you can whip Vice of war began to swing in the North's Lee and I can march to the Atlantic,‖ Sher- President‟s 2 favor and this was especially true in man boasted to his superior, ―I think ol‘ Un- Message the western theater of operations. cle Abe will give us twenty days leave to Vicksburg surrendered to federal see the young folks.‖ From the troops and northern armies now With an army of 100,000 men Sher- Development & 4 controlled the whole of the Missis- man invaded Georgia, maneuvered through PR Office sippi River including the port of treacherous mountain terrain, repulsed stiff New Orleans. General Ulysses S. Confederate resistance, and finally captured Grant and General William Tecum- Atlanta in September 1864. Scarcely a Activities / 6 seh Sherman, his crusty red-headed month later, Sherman ordered all city and Events subordinate, were the architects of government buildings burned to the ground. this impressive string of victories. Every train and track was wrecked in the Lincoln summoned Grant east in the process, and the process of bending rails Birthdays 9 spring of 1864 to command all the around trees became known as Sherman‘s Union armies, and in particular, to ―neckties.‖ Such action, in fact, established subdue the militarily successful a precedent for his army‘s harsh military General Robert E. Lee. In turn, behavior and explained his dedication to Chaplain‟s 11 total warfare. According to this theory, the Corner object of war was not to capture the ene- my‘s capital but to obliterate his entire mili- tary machine, using whatever means neces- sary to accomplish this end. Such a policy left no room for honor or chivalry. Total warfare was cruel and hard and affected everyone including soldiers. This ―scorched -earth‖ principle denied all aid to the enemy -land, farms, homes, Continued on Page 8 Volume 256 Page 2 Vice President‟s Message Sarah Tipton

Those of ally a team-building experi- communities that postponed re- you who attend- ence…read to the end for an es- furbishment are now struggling ed Resident Up- pecially humorous story of bond- with the circular dilemma of date have heard a ing with our Board Chair on this ―tired‖ looking campuses which few snippets particular trip. cannot be upgraded, because oc- about our recent Our field is full of de- cupancy levels and resultant cash whirlwind ―field lightful people, and we met them flows are still depressed, because trip‖: eight staff at each stop--from residents to the campus looks ―tired‖, and so members and three board mem- management to line staff. We on. bers visiting five communities, visited communities either cur- While the trip gave us a logging 650 miles through NC rently undergoing an expansion lot to think about, we all agreed (in a small BG bus I might add) or with one recently completed. that there really is no place like in just over 36 hours! Why, you What we saw was thought- home. Bishop Gadsden remains a ask, might we do such a thing?! provoking and affirming. Here strong leader in the regional mar- It is incredibly valuable to are some of our favorite ―take ket not only in the beauty/quality visit other retirement communi- aways‖: Large apartments of our campus environment and ties. With an educated and well- (>1800 sq. ft.) with multiple ex- services, but in value. By compar- informed consumer base re- posures, open spaces and lots of ative financial investments, Bish- searching their options extensive- exterior articulation; large lap- op Gadsden offers good, solid ly before deciding where to spend pools, expanded fit- value to residents in all areas of these important retirement years, ness centers, and focus on well- our community. it is critical to see first-hand what ness; a health care center with One funny story from our they are finding in other loca- single-loaded corridors, bringing trip: Just south of Columbia after tions. Fortunately, in the not-for- in lots of natural light and views; our first pit stop, we pulled away profit world, most communities -- dedicated cinemas, complete with and headed toward the interstate. even our competitors -- are will- comfy theatre chairs and big Judy Hastings, our marketing as- ing to share. For staff and board movie screens; and expansive sociate and newest staff member members alike, visiting our peers libraries and computer training of the group, quietly pointed out provides great insight into busi- rooms. We all enjoyed the roll- that someone was missing. We ness models, governance, and ing terrain and landscape of the looked around and realized with operations, and helps us identify North Carolina campuses. Some horror that we‘d left our Board ―best practices‖ that we can emu- of the less positive observations Chair Jim Gettys at the rest stop! late. The benefit of these insights included: undersized common Thank goodness for his sense of to our strategic planning efforts is spaces and amenities, lack of din- humor. The single most important significant. And, believe it or ing options, and plenty of de- lesson we learned on our field not, these grueling tours are actu- ferred maintenance. Clearly trip? Always do a head count!

To all of you who have been flying your flag From the Environmental Services Committee daily 24/7 in honor of bringing our troops If you have prescription medication you no longer back home, THANK YOU!" Even if only one take, careless disposal can have an adverse soldier ever sees it, they will know we are thinking of them and keeping them in our environmental impact. Mindy, our pharmacist, has prayers. They are fighting for us day and agreed to dispose of them in night, and we must keep them in our prayers every day, not just on holidays, but every the safest possible day!!! Peace be with you always, way. Take them to her at the Dee Garforth pharmacy desk. Volume 256 Page 3 Wellness Week 2011 Congratulations to Wendy DeBona who pulled off a successful week!

Monday Staff vs. Residents Water Volleyball

Tuesday Wheelies for Wellness (left - decorate anything with a wheel)

Wednesday Wellness Expo (over 50 tables of local vendors including Charleston Horticultural Society - right) Thursday Alzheimer‘s Walk

May‘s Generous Spirit Program celebrated Bishop Gadsden‘s Third Annual Memory Walk for the Alzheimer‘s Association. A record 162 participants, including an estimated 15 dogs, were joined by Bulldogs and Charlie the Riverdog, and together more than $1,800 was raised. ―We believe that Bishop Gadsden is the only retirement community in the country to host their own Memory Walk. We are so thrilled with the continued support we have received from this very generous community,‖ states Cameron Renwick, Director of Devel- opment for the Lowcountry & Coastal Regions of the SC Alzheimer‘s Association. For June‘s Generous Spirit Program, Bishop Gadsden will be hosting a Baby Diaper/Wipes Drive for the Florence Crittendon Home. Everyone is en- couraged to drop off diapers (sizes: newborn - 4) on Tuesday, June 21st from 9 am – 12:30 pm in Blackmer Hall B. If you have questions please contact Kimberly Farfone at 843.406.6334. Volume 256 Page 4 Meet The Staff: Adrienne Chisolm - C o x By Marilou Watts When seated in Win- in Communications. She then obtained her ningham Dining Room, you Master of Arts Degree in Special Educa- must notice the kindness and tion from Cambridge College in Boston, gentle nature of the lady who Mass. She was listed in Who‘s Who seats you. You will be surprised Among American College Students and to learn how she is so much made the National Dean‘s List each year. more than she seems. She was inducted into Alpha Chi National Adrienne Chisolm-Cox Honor Scholarship Society. She even was born and reared in Charles- marched in the University band playing ton, SC. After graduating from her clarinet. James Island High School in Adrienne has been married to Courtney Cox for 16 years and 1989, she graduated Cum Laude they have three sons. Amidst the hurly burly of raising three sons, from Johnson C. Smith Univer- including a set of twins, she assisted in formulating the idea of a sity (JCSU) in Charlotte, NC school for under achieving children. It was to be at the elementary with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and middle level, technology and career path- Continued on Page 11 From the Development & PR Dept. Kimberly Farfone, Director

have received under $20,000 in gifts. With Fa- ther‘s Day celebrated on June 19th, there is still Would you be able to tell fellow residents, time to support the Spring Appeal, while also whose funds had been depleted through no fault of offering a unique opportunity to honor fathers their own, that they had to leave our community? and those most important father-figures. Allevi- Could you look them in the eyes and tell them that you ating the worry of what to get your loved ones, are sorry but they have to find another home? let Bishop Gadsden take care of sending an This is why our Resident Assistance Fund ex- acknowledgement card on your behalf. Your ists, it is why our community operates as a charitable gift will support the true backbone of the Bishop organization and it is why we need your support for Gadsden ministry. the 2011 Spring Appeal. Those still interested in contributing to In 2010, $35,000 was received during the the Spring Appeal, can pick up a giving form Spring Appeal for Mother‘s and Father‘s Days. How- located in the Development Office, make an on- ever, for the 2011 Appeal, as of the end of May, we line donation at http://www.bishopgadsden.org/ giving/ make_a_gift.html or call 843.406.6546. We hope you can help us meet our goal of raising $32,000 for our 2011 Spring Appeal – all gifts make a difference! For those that have already contributed to this most important ap- peal, thank you for your wonderful and generous support!

IN Loving Memory

Wilhelmina Wright March 8, 1918 ~ May 16, 2011 Volume 256 Page 5 Meet Your Neighbor: Major General James Alexander Grimsley, Jr. W a l t E c t o r

I had the pleasure of liked Fort Lewis, near Seattle, Washington. He also interviewing Maj. Gen. Alex was stationed at Fort Benning, near Columbus, Ga., Grimsley for the GAB. During and at Fort Jackson, in Columbia, SC. His wife, Jes- WWII I attained the grand high sie, liked Columbia because of the proximity to their rank of Staff Sergeant in the home and family. old U.S. Army Air Corps and When the Korean Conflict broke out, he was was much intimidated by Gen- ordered to go to Korea, without his family. He said eral officers. General Grimsley that he believed he had served his country well, and could not have been easier to decided he didn't need to go to Korea; so he left the interview. A real gentleman. Army for about two years. He said that he was not a James Alexander Grimsley, Jr. was born in very good civilian; and since both he and his wife had Florence, . He attended high school enjoyed army life, he returned to active duty as a Ma- there, and graduated from The Citadel in 1942. The jor in 1948. During the war with Vietnam, Gen. Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor only a few Grimsley served two tours there. He had three tours of months before, so Alex Grimsley immediately duty in Washington, D C where he said he learned a joined the Army. During WWII he served in the Pa- lot about relationships between the Armed Forces and cific, and was involved in battles on Guam, Leyte, civilians, and learned to deal with politicians. He ob- the Philippines, and Okinawa with the Infantry. Af- tained a Masters Degree in International Relations ter the war, he married Jessie Lawson, a girl from from George Washington University. He advanced in Florence, who was a good friend of his sister. She rank from Major to Colonel, enjoyed the army life, and Gen. Grimsley said she He had two tours of duty in Europe, the first in was an excellent officer's wife. They were stationed Germany, and the second in the Headquarters of the at several places around this country. He especially Allied High Command, in France. Here he had a French General as his boss, and Grimsley said that he liked this man very much. In August, 1980 Gen. Grimsley accepted the position of President of the Citadel. He said that this was the best job he ever had. He served in this posi- tion until he retired in 1989. He said that his wife also enjoyed being first lady at The Citadel. She died in August 2010. The Grimsleys have three children. Their Dear Bishop Gadsden Family, daughter, Anne Bander. is a graduate of Agnes Scott, and now lives in Raleigh, N.C. The oldest son, Jim, Thank you kindly for sending me into is a graduate of the Citadel, attended law school, and retirement with so much love and is now a lawyer in Beaufort, SC. The youngest son, heartfelt sentiment. The party was amaz- Will, a graduate of Davidson, is now a Major General ing with one surprise after another and it in the Army and is stationed in Korea. There are 7 was great to have so many of you there to grandchildren. General Grimsley played in High share the joy. Each one of you has blessed School, and is an avid baseball fan. He also has al- me and I will recall our time together with ways enjoyed outdoor life. Just walking in the woods genuine fondness. Thanks again for being with a rifle is enjoyable for him, even if he doesn't fire so thoughtful and generous. a shot. He has been at BG for several years, and is now living in the Read Cloister, because of a leg inju- Love, Cynthia Marterre ry. We are privileged to have Major General Alex Grimsley as one of our neighbors. Volume 256 Page 6 What‟s Happening! BY Katie Jayne, Jenny Juhasz, Christy Smith and Barbara Robinson Mother’s Day in Arcadia Close (L) Coralee DuPont receive a corsage from her daughter Gigi. (B) 3 generations: Elizabeth Houston, her daughter Caroline and Caroline‗s daughter. (R) Families enjoying the moment.

(L) Charlotte Sottile & Christy enjoy lunch at Fleet Landing.

(R) Dr. DuBose Egleston & Jean Howe and Martha Lauren have Mood at Mr. Kitty‘s lunch and enjoy Welcoming Party. Mr. the view. Kitty is our new courtyard cat in Myers Hall donated by Jean Howe.

Tipsy Tea Party in Myers Hall (L) Joan Hazzard & Betsy are all smiles. (A) Polly Martschink and Margaret Meynardie (R) Dorie Fowler and Perry Volume 256 Page 7 What‟s Happening! BY Katie Jayne, Jenny Juhasz, Christy Smith and Barbara Robinson You Don’t Want to Miss… Appraisal Fair at Bishop Gadsden June 3 – 3:00 PM (R) Sandy McKee with her antique dresser set. Tropical Fruit Party - Myers Hall Living Room (B) Jack Lillich shows off his figurine June 6 – 8:00 AM Ladies Breakfast - Café June 6 – 3:00 PM She Sells Seashells by the Seashore Social Myers Hall Activity Room June 7 – 3:00 PM Sing-along with Cynthia – Myers Hall Activity Room June 8 – 4:00 PM Metz Cello Performance - Chapel June 10 – 10 - 4:00 PM Books are Fun Book Fair - MH Activity Room June 13 – 3:00 PM Flag Day Celebration & Patriotic Sing a Long MH & Cloister Activity Room

June 14 – 3:00 PM Carrie Stegall baking Peggy Schwacke Baking – Mrs. Van Every‘s Pecan Pound Cake sugar cookies. dancing at the Cinco Gathering Room de Mayo Party. June 15 – 3:00 PM Sweetgrass Basket Demo - MH Activity Room June 17 – 3:00 PM ―Tie One On‖ Happy Hour & Sing a Long Morse Activity Room June 21 – 3:00 PM Cloister & Myers Summer Kick-Off with Music by Jesse - Schlemmer Bistro June 22 – 5:00 PM Flip Flop Fever at Put‘s Pub – MH 2nd Floor Piazza June 20-24 Hurricane Preparedness Week June 30 – 3:00 PM Cloister & Myers Lazy Days of Summer Social MH Activity Room

Greek Festival (L) Mindy & Bette Fogel (R) Residents enjoyed a lovely day. Thanks to the Andersons for reserving us a table! Volume 256 Page 8 Civil WAr continued from pg.2

days before Christmas 1864, Sherman sent a holiday telegram to Lincoln: ―I beg to present to you, as a Christmas gift, the city of Savannah.‖ The next day the President thanked him for the incredible present and added that ―the honor is all yours.‖ But the impatient Sherman eyed ―wicked South Carolina,‖ the center of the secessionist movement, as long overdue for military chastisement. In a shrewd psy- chological ploy, he telegraphed Charleston an ominous Christmas warning that struck fear into the hearts of its citizenry. ―O wicked Charleston! Viper‘s nest and breeding place of rebellion. If there is any city deserving of holocaustic infamy, it is Charleston….Be ready for food, factories, railroads, and your dreadful fate.‖ Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy but even belligerent and uncoop- Charleston always remained its heart. erative civilians. It was a harsh Sherman feigned a move toward Charleston but it was never philosophy but an effective his primary military objective. His harrowing warning was more rhe- one and Sherman justified it in torical than strategic. But neither did Sherman ignore the city com- an unequivocally abrasive def- pletely. He ordered his Fifteenth Corps to move up the coast with inition. ―War is cruelty and Charleston as the main prize. Meanwhile, he maneuvered his army you cannot refine it; and those north toward Columbia and its important rail connection to Raleigh who brought war into our and Charlotte in North Carolina. Ignoring symbolic warfare as irrele- country deserve all the curses vant, he destroyed armies, railroads, food supplies and focused his and maledictions a people can efforts on the total destruction of secessionism. Sherman marched pour out.‖ Sherman‘s over water-soaked winter roads as scores of soldiers built fording ―appetite for warfare‖ seemed bridges for passage. ―My aim was to whip the rebels, to humble their to increase as it ―fed on the pride,‖ he remarked sharply as his army approached Columbia, ―and South.‖ Even his soldiers em- make them fear and dread us.‖ And he added as a footnote: ―I look braced ―Uncle Billy‘s (their upon Columbia as quite as bad as Charleston.‖ Many soldiers, feed- popular name for Sherman) ing upon their commander‘s hostile rhetoric, itched ―with an insatia- view of war in their military ble desire to wreak vengeance upon South Carolina.‖ In this connec- behavior while frightened tion, one Illinois major wrote to his wife: ―The army burned every- southerners reviled him as thing it came near…, not under orders but in spite of orders.‖ As ―Butcher Sherman.‖ troops approached the city, they chanted belligerently: ―Hail Colum- Sherman did not long bia, happy land! If I don‘t burn you, I‘ll be damned.‖ remain in Atlanta, and with To obstruct Yankee entry into Columbia, Confederate troops Grant‘s permission, ―Marched stacked thousands of cotton bales along the city streets ready to set through Georgia‖ with the them afire if necessary. But even cotton could not stop Sherman‘s capture of Savannah as his advance and his troops entered the city on February 17, 1865. Sol- goal. His soldiers lived off the diers quickly broke ranks, looted available liquor shops, and in short land and he estimated that his order many became roaring drunk. Sherman ignored this situation, ate army caused in excess of an early supper, and retired in a commandeered house. $100,000,000 worth of proper- ―Soon after dark,‖ Sherman abruptly awakened and later re- ty damage. Within the Yankee called, ―I became conscious that a bright light was shining outside.‖ lines exuberant soldiers sang He was indeed right. The cotton bales had caught fire. It was a cold ―Sherman‘s March to the night and a brisk northern wind caused combustible flakes of cotton Sea,‖ a stirring military com- to envelop Columbia‘s air and rooftops. In a matter of minutes the position promising vengeful fire expanded to every section of the city. Houses, churches, and pub- wrath to the rebel hosts. Three lic buildings were aflame. Old oak trees, cov- Continued on Page 10 Volume 256 Page 9 Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Jacobs Honored On May 4, 2011, in Columbia, SC, our very own Jackie Jacobs was declared A Legend of Conservation at the 80th anniversary of the SC Wildlife Federation. There were over 200 people at the impressive ceremony and her whole family was able to attend. Also honored were Fritz Hollings and Anne Worsham Richardson, a Charleston artist. In 1971 when Jackie first served (without pay) as Ex- ecutive Director of the Federation the organization was primarily a group of hunters and fishermen who met just to be jolly. She expanded the emphasis to include the environmental interests of the State and membership has Five residents of BG are currently enjoying grown to over 6000 statewide. an on-going daily class reunion, being gradu- Over the years Jackie has earned many awards due to ates from the same medical school, sharing her emphasis on education of the public and teachers their lives with each other here at the Bishop through workshops and television programs. Among Gadsden. those awards are Conservationist of the Year, The Con- Fifty-eight years ago, Fleetwood Hassell, servation Science Citation and in 1983 when she retired John Manos, Elliott Puckett, Marjorie from the federation, the SC Wildlife and Marine Re- (Merritt) Mengedoht, and Dan Mengedoht met sources Commission presented her with its Meritorious one another in a class of 80 students at the Service Award. Governor Richard Riley conferred on Medical College of South Carolina, now her The Order of the Palmetto. MUSC, graduating together in 1957. Jackie has spent a life- All five doctors practiced their chosen time teaching others about the medical specialty in the coastal Charleston value of our natural re- area - Fleet and John in Internal Medicine, sources. Her statement, ―Our Elliott in Radiology, and Dan and Marji in state is so beautiful. I have tried Pediatrics. They are now a close unit of eight to work with people and organi- persons, including their wives. zations so they understand we It is their inspiration to entice the other need to look after it. It will not members of their 1957 Class to join them in be here forever if we don‘t take this perpetual class re-union group, as future care of it.‖ Jackie, we are so residents of BG's beautiful, accommodating, proud of you!!! and outstanding retirement community . June Birthdays! Mary Aichele 1 Johnny Jordan 6 Frank Clement 1 Harold Wade 6 Mary Newton 23 Betty Camp 1 William Reynolds 9 Hank Moses 24 Tina Manos 2 Nancy Rudy 9 Angela Smith 24 Fred Ross 2 Marilou Watts 9 Janet Smith 25 Leila Street 3 Louise Andriadis 7 Lou Anderson 26 Warren Watts 4 Tim Ireland 8 Jim Allen 27 Hella zur Loye 4 Jule Graham 9 Robert Eels 27 Irene Waters 5 Carrie Hooffstetter 16 Maxine Greer 27 Jean Hiestand 5 Jackie Jacobs 17 Katharine Harms 27 Harold Jacobs 5 Bob Hamilton 18 Harriet Barnwell 28 Marie Putney 5 Irvin Richards 19 Claire Allen 30 Al Benjaminson 6 Fran Read 20 Nellie McLendon 30 Sue Duckworth 6 June Dickerson 21 Mary Louise Ball 30 Volume 256 Page 10 How Can Vitamin “D” Prevent Falls? By Wendy DeBona, Wellness We‘ve heard Research suggests that low levels of vitamin D this scenario time and may be linked to osteoporosis, high blood pressure, can- time again. Did you cer and heart disease. Your body needs Vitamin D to ab- hear about Mrs. Da- sorb calcium and we need calcium for strong bones. Vit- vis? She fell and amin D is called the ―sunshine‖ vitamin because 15 broke her hip. Yes, minutes per day of sun exposure to uncovered body parts it‘s true…….the fall such as hands, arms and legs is enough for the average may have caused her person to get an adequate dosage. However, less out- to break her hip. What if her hip was fractured door time because of sedentary lifestyles, or fear of skin first, causing her to eventually fall? Maybe she cancer has caused this vitamin D deficiency in our cul- had osteoporosis which means ―weak and brittle ture. bones‖. It‘s a silent disease, you may have thin- How much do you need? Adults over the age of ning bones and not know it. Sometimes people 50 need 800 to 1,000 IU per day. You can get Vitamin can cough so much that they crack a rib. Many D in three ways: food, supplements [pills or drops] and of us are walking around with tiny fractures in sunshine. Eat salmon, oysters, soy products and low-fat our spine. Years of wear and tear, degeneration dairy. Take a walk outside or sit in one of our beautiful and maybe some osteoporosis thrown into the courtyards and soak in that Vitamin D for 15 minutes. mix have attributed to bone loss. So which Oh, and regular weight bearing exercise helps build came first, the chicken or the egg………the strong bones to prevent brittle bones and maybe, just fracture or the fall? Whatever the cause, we maybe a fall caused by ―the fracture before the fall‖. want to prevent a fall at all costs.

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ered with burning cotton, resembled Christ- er shed any tears over it, because it hastened…the mas trees with lighted candles. No one knew end of the war.‖ Drunken soldiers ―may have assist- how the fire began and no one took respon- ed in spreading the fire,‖ but he steadfastly absolved sibility for it. Perhaps it was an errant gun his army (and himself) of any connection with the shell, a careless match, or even a deliberate start of the fire. In his memoirs written years later, he act. Perhaps…. admitted to deliberately charging the burning of the Sherman adamantly denied that he city to retreating Confederate troops ―to shake the ordered Columbia to be burned and that re- faith of the people‖ in the southern cause for seces- treating Confederate forces deliberately sion. Indeed, northern soldiers ―had it in‖ for South torched the city and an uncontrollable wind, Carolina and ―took it out in their own way.‖ Then perhaps divinely inspired, spread the flames. they trotted their horses out of the city and hurrahed This was Sherman‘s dodging defense against themselves across the state border into North Caroli- his personal involvement in the conflagra- na. tion. But surely his ―scorched-earth‖ policy Destroy the south! Destroy South Carolina! played an incendiary role. ―Though I never Destroy Columbia! From this perspective, Columbia, ordered it, and never wished it,‖ he re- the burning city, became a metaphor for the Confed- marked in a candid assessment, ―I have nev- eracy, a dying country. And not quite five years old. Volume 256 Page 11 Prearranging One‟s Funeral: A Loving Act Frank Russ, Chaplain

dealing with this difficult issue. I generally do not teach the lectionary class While many people during the summer months, so I‘d like to make my- get their legal affairs in or- self available to meet with you for the purpose prear- der before they die, one area ranging the funeral service during the usual class is often overlooked— time of 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. If that time is not planning one‘s funeral. Pre- convenient for you, we‘ll find a time that works. arranging your funeral is a Please contact me today at 406-2387 to schedule an loving act for those who will appointment. survive you, freeing them from the difficult task of decision-making during an emotionally charged time. In the time that I have served as your chap- lain, several residents have met with me for the pur- pose of planning their funerals. A file of arrange- ments for each of those residents is kept in my office. I have a step-by-step process in place that makes pre- planning easy and efficient. The process takes less than an hour and will relieve you from the burden of

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ways based (children would have laptops) and prepare them with life skills to succeed in the world. She was on the developmental board and one of the founding members of the Apple Charter School, which opened in 2010 and has an enrollment of approximately 124 students. The classes are from kindergarten through 6th grades. She believes that one solution to the educational problem is smaller classes. There are twelve teachers in the school and most classes are single gender. Many prominent people have come to speak at the school‘s assem- blies. She believes it does indeed take a village to raise a child. Adrienne is also the founder and CEO of ―E,‖ a non-profit organization for at-risk youth. E, stands for engage-encourage -equip-and empower. She is a board member of the Friends of McLeod Plantation, a member of the Daughters of Elijah Order of Eastern Stars #337, an ordained Elder of the St. James Presby- terian Church, USA, and she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. With all of her talents and degrees, Adrienne feels that in her life and here at Bishop Gadsden, she is where God wants her to be-at service and helping people. This woman is kindness herself. We here at Bishop Gadsden are blessed to have her helping us find our place in Winningham or anywhere else we may wander. Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #032

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