World War II codebreaker was one of few remaining

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World War II codebreaker was one of few remaining
Wagener-Salley Class of 2010 graduates| pg. 17-18
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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World War II codebreaker
was one of few remaining
By SUZANNE R. STONE
Staff writer
WAGENER — Mabel Garvin Crawford, who died Thursday,
June 17, 2010, was one of the last of her kind – a U.S. Navy
veteran who ran the decryption machines that
cracked Axis command’s encoded messages to
their troops in World War II.
Crawford was one of about 250 female Navy
codebreakers who worked from dawn to dusk
decoding intercepted German messages at a converted building on the Hunter College campus in
Washington, D.C.
The codebreakers’ work was kept top secret for
50 years after the war, and the veterans could not
Crawford
speak of it until it was declassified in 1995. The
National Security Agency issued all the veterans the Exceptional
Service Award in September of 1995.
Widowed young during her second year of marriage in 1941,
Mabel Garvin Tarver moved from Wagener to Aiken, where she met
Mayor Odell Weeks, who encouraged her to join the military. She
Please see CODEBREAKER, page 19
Fantasia Chandler
is the July artist
of the month
Photo by Dee Taylor
Mabel Garvin Tarver Crawford’s marker pays tribute to the work
she did as a codebreaker.
See Fantasia’s drawing
and find out why she chose
July as the month to illustrate
in her photo. | 13
Sandra Shealey is 2010 S.C. employee of the year
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the past 17 years. She served as vice president for one year
and has served as president for the last 10 years. She orgaSandra Shealey was awarded State Employee of the
nizes the Aiken chapter board meetings, quarterly memberYear for 2010 at the South Carolina State Employee Asso- ship meetings, the annual legislative luncheons and all
ciation 65th annual meeting on June 12 at Seawell’s in
fundraisers for the chapter.
Columbia.
The award was presented by Mrs. Nelle Tyler, legislaShealey has 22 years of state service. She is a clinical
tive chairperson for the Aiken Chapter of the S.C. State
counselor with the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center.
Employees Association, and served as the president of the
She was previously employed as a Medicaid case manager, S.C. State Employees Association in 2000-2001. Tyler was
foster care case manager and food stamp case manager
also the recipient of the Outstanding S.C. State Employee
with the Aiken County Department of Social Services. She of the Year Award in 1996.
was also selected the 2010 Outstanding Employee for the
Submitted photo
Aiken Chapter of the State Employees Association.
Sandra Shealey receives the State Employee of the Year
Shealey has been a member of the association for 17
years. She has also served on the Aiken Chapter Board for Award for 2010.
2 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Good teachers have great influence
Memories
culprit. Nine times out of 10, he would hit
an innocent student. Then everyone would
Memories are precious. Memories are
laugh. I remember
something that cannot be taken away from
one time I asked to be
you. Memories bring you great comfort and
excused. Mr. Burnette
joy. Memories can sustain you through difallowed me to leave,
ficult times. Memories allow you to rememand then I had to walk
ber from where you came and look forward
a half mile to the girl’s
to where you are going. Memories are
restroom since our algeGod’s gift from the past for the future.
bra class was held in the
old school cannery.
Most afternoons, Mama and I go for
On my way back to
a ride. Sometimes we ride through the
class, I passed the vendLEMYRA
countryside; however, most times we ride
ing machines that were
YOUNG
around in circles – from Wagener to Perry
just outside the door of
to Highway 302 and back to Wagener
the main building.
again. We talk about a little of this and a
I decided to buy an orange drink; I hid
little of that.
the drink under my coat and slipped back
Several days ago, Mama and I were on
into the room. I quietly sat down in my
our usual trek, and I began thinking about
desk. I was successful for a few minutes
some of my high school teachers.
then Mr. Burnette spied my drink. HowI don’t know what jogged my memory – ever, he let me keep the drink, and I nearly
probably because I saw Deweise Bonnette fainted.
cutting her lawn. Deweise’s mother, Helen
Unfortunately, Mr. Burnette died later
Bonnette, was my 10th-grade English and
that school year and there was no school
literature teacher, as well as my first-and
the day of the funeral. A memorial service
second-year French teacher. She was also
was held and many of us attended.
the director of the junior class play in
After the service, a group of my friends
which I had a part.
came home with me. I had stopped at
If I remember correctly, we were on
Daddy and Mama’s store and gotten hota cruise ship, and my good friend Gail
dogs and hotdog buns. My friends and I
Courtney and I were two characters that
were having a good time; the wieners were
spent most of their time speaking their
boiling, and I put the buns in the oven –
lines with their heads sticking out of portcellophane wrap and all.
holes. We each were well suited for our
We began to smell something burning;
parts since we spent the better part of our
I rushed into the smoke-filled kitchen and
school day talking.
opened the oven door. The buns were all
I imagine that Mrs. Bonnette considered but on fire. Not to be out done, we ate the
this when choosing us for the parts. Of
wieners on sliced bread.
course, the cruise ship was the stage, and
And, for some reason I can’t explain,
the portholes were circles cut into the card- I remember my good friend Wilsie Boyd
board scenery. Mrs. Bonnette was the kind saying that she felt guilty for the last time
of teacher that I hope I was to my students. that she had seen Mr. Baldy Burnette. she
She was always available for her students
had stuck her tongue out at him and triumin or out of class. I have so many fond
phantly ran away.
memories of her.
When I was a student at Wagener High
Well, after commenting to Mama that
School – it did not become WagenerDeweise was cutting her lawn, my mind
Salley High School until after I graduated
began to wander remembering my various in 1964, Carroll Watson was the superinhigh school teachers.
tendent over both the elementary and the
One in particular was Mr. Burnette, a
high school.
retired Army major. I can’t recall his first
At that time there was not an area supername, but I remember that we called him
intendent, and there was no kindergarten,
“Baldy Burnette.”
middle or junior high school. Elementary
I will admit that there were some humwas grades one through six and high was
dingers in my class. (Certainly, I was not
grades seven through 12.
one of them.) Every time that Mr. Burnette
I recall that when I completed the sixth
would turn his back to write on the board, grade, I could hardly wait for school to
one of the boys would say something
begin in the fall. I was so excited to be in
under his breath in just enough of a loud
high school that I could hardly stand my
whisper for Mr. Burnette to hear.
own self.
Mr. Burnette would zing around and
It really was a different world. Davis
throw a piece of chalk or an eraser at the
Shull was my science teacher for several
grades, and I don’t remember a single science thing that I learned in his classes.
However, I do remember that he took a
group of us to Channel 6 television station
in Augusta to be on Top 10 Dance Party.
I don’t recall how many couples participated; it seemed like 100 people at the
time. I remember that we practiced for
several weeks so that we could shag, waltz
and maybe cha cha without too much
embarrassment.
I have told Davis more than once that
he is the gentleman that taught me how to
waltz. We had such a good time. I can still
remember the shoes that I wore.
Davis was not married at that time, and
his dance partner was his friend Barbara
Long who had taught earlier at Wagener
High School.
Davis was a good friend teacher, too. He
always looked out for his students. Davis
called me “Tiger” for as long as I was in
high school.
During band class one day, one of
the other students – a male friend who
delighted in being aggravating – pushed
my instrument, the baritone horn, into my
face and split my lip.
I got up and slapped and scratched that
devil as much as I could, hence the name
Tiger. I remember the band teacher, Mrs.
Nancy Salley, told the other student that he
got what he deserved and maybe he would
learn to leave me alone.
Ironically, years later, I taught with
Davis’ wife Betty for many years at A.L.
Corbett Middle School, and I also had the
great pleasure of teaching their son, Davie,
when he was in the eighth grade.
This June marks the 46th anniversary
of my graduation from Wagener High
School. I can hardly believe that it has
been that many years since my classmates
and I began our venture into the grown up
world.
If I close my eyes real tight, I can see
each one of us as we crossed the auditorium stage to receive our diploma and shake
Mr. Watson’s hand.
I have so many good memories of that
time so many years ago. And I know that
much of who I am today can be attributed
to Helen Bonnette, Mr. Burnette, Davis
Shull, and the many other teachers and
adults who had such a positive influence
on my life.
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A.L. CORBETT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
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All-County Orchestra with ALCMS students included as part of the orchestra is shown.
The ALCMS strings students earned an
opportunity to participate in the 2010 AllCounty Orchestra Festival held at the USCA
Etherredge Center.
Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades
participated in an all day clinic, then performed that evening for the general public.
Instructors were teachers from Augusta and
performers in various symphony organizations.
Students selected for the All-County clinic
and performance were eighth-graders Marita
Edenfield, Michael Bolton, Angelica Russell,
Ryan Brown and Tiffany Mauldin; seventhgraders Johniya Bynem and Shequavia Tyler;
and sixth-graders Braxton Lewis, Brandon
Jacobs, McCoy Martin, Marshall Lowe, Kesean Hudson, John Ables and Emily Cruthers.
They all earned the opportunity to participate
in this selective group.
Mrs. Claire Thower is the teacher at
ALCMS and served as chaperone during
the day while they were in clinics with guest
instructors.
The ALCMS strings program began as a
club six years ago with Title I funding. Strings
(including violin, viola, cello, and bass) is now
taught two periods each day.
Research supports that academics improve
when students have exposure and involvement
in music and other creative arts.
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school year: Kaylee Rushton, Halie Hutto,
David Rathburn, Dante Graham, Kayla
Hall, Tialeisha Corley, Jordyn Disher,
Taylor Griffin, Kelly Frost, Angelise
Quattlebaum, Jerel Swedenburg, Dion
Walker, April Adcock, Marissa Livingston, Lexxice Robinson, JaQuiel Williams,
Shanique Coleman, Deondre Harrison,
Rontravious Garvin, Avery Snipes, Alex
Williamson, Brett Steadman, Rebecca
Martin, Christopher Bumgardner, Santana
Poole, Abigail Tindal, Tyler Berry, Jacob
Yon, Mailaysia Tyler, Taylor Williams,
A.L. Corbett Middle School A honor r oll Shequavia Tyler, Charity Bynem, Angelise
for the fourth quarter of the 2009-10 school
Quattlebaum, Brett Steadman, Autumn
year – Ryan Brown, Jamie Swartz, Kianna
Calhoun, Erica Danley, Morgan Foster,
Middleton, Shelby Bell, Amirah Miller, Cole April Glover, Dacquan Austin, Johniya
Buff, Ryan Gallop, Brandon Koon, Tillman
Bynem, Thomas Bennett, Shakayla Wells,
Rushton, David Urizar, Laura Stabler-Tindal Jordyn Disher, Jordan Lester, Haley Wiland Candace Crumpler
liamson, Delores Evans, Chelsea Argroe,
Bobby Chavis, Faith Corley, Douglas
Smith, Daniel Wiles, Michael Bolton,
A.L. Corbett Middle School A/B Honor Hunter Buff, David Peterson, Megan
Roll for the fourth quarter of the 2009-10
Waters and Shakayla Wells
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Americans and their
display of patriotism
By JOHNNIE ALLEN WEST
Columnist
are concerned and care about our veterans.
They are coming together to do whatever
they can to support our troops.
With Memorial Day behind us and the
One such example is the newly formed
Fourth of July holiday just ahead, I am
chapter of the Ladies Auxiliary of the
thrilled to say that from what I have been
Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Wagener,
witnessing lately, American patriotism
Perry and Salley area.
seems to be alive and well in our commuSeveral months ago, Pam Lybrand of
nity!
Salley called to tell me that she was workSuch holidays always get me thinking
ing toward forming this chapter of the
about all the things I am lucky enough to
Ladies Auxiliary and was talking with
enjoy because of the sacrifices men and
those she thought might be potential memwomen have made in the past, and because bers. Through her hard work and dedicaof all the soldiers of outstanding character
tion, the chapter is now a reality with about
who have chosen (yes, volunteered) to
20 members!
serve in our Armed Forces today.
For any of you who are not familiar with
Many times I have asked myself what in the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, it was
the world compels young men and women established in 1914, so these ladies have
today to volunteer to serve in our military
been doing good throughout America for a
when they know without a shadow of
long time.
doubt they will probably end up in Iraq or
Their motto is “honor the dead by helpAfghanistan – in the midst of a war zone,
ing the living.” That sounds to me like a
and a culture so foreign to most of us, that
pretty tall order, for which they should all
we can’t even imagine it!
be commended!
These men and women are giving up the
Their objective is to serve throughout the
comforts and security that you and I enjoy
community in recognition of all the men
every day to protect our freedoms. They are and women who have served in our Armed
serving us in foreign lands where cultures,
Forces. They also have volunteer programs
religions and languages are all different and in VA hospitals throughout the country.
often diametrically opposed to anything
We can all take a lesson from these
they have ever been exposed to throughout ladies. They are doing whatever they can in
their lives.
their own hometowns to make a patriotic
I believe these young people are choosdifference.
ing to serve their country because they
The long and short of all this is that all
are patriotic and care about protecting the
of us can make a difference, no matter how
rights that our forefathers thought were so
large or small our contribution!
important to the foundation of our nation.
We can send a care package, write a letI am happy to say that I see more
ter, send an e-mail or make a donation to
and more Americans every day who are
a patriotic cause. We can visit a soldier or
reminding others of the importance of
volunteer out time in a VA hospital.
remembering the people serving us overMany of the soldiers there do not have
seas.
families to visit them and would welcome
Many of my customers walk into the
a smile and a short visit from someone
store and hand me donations to use in mak- who appreciates the sacrifices they have
ing up and mailing care packages to our
made.
soldiers in war zones. Others tell me about
As you and your family celebrate this
letters they have sent to soldiers pictured in Fourth of July holiday, please take a
our patriotic display, and still others conmoment to give thanks for the soldiers who
tinue to bring me pictures of relatives and
are serving us today and for all those who
friends who are serving us.
have served us since the birth of this great
These Americans are proud of their com- nation.
rades! They want to make sure that other
Please remember all those who have
Americans recognize these soldiers for all
made the ultimate sacrifice so that you and
the good things they are doing to make
I may enjoy this holiday with our families
America a better and safer place for all of
in a country where freedom and its true
us.
meaning are often taken for granted!
There are many ordinary people throughRemember, regardless of race, religion
out our area who are doing extraordinary
or ethnic background, we all have somethings. They are working together and
thing good to offer America.
taking a stand to let others know that they
God bless you, and God bless America!
Now comes the hard part, grads
I had the pleasure of attending WagenerSalley High School class of 2010 graduation ceremony. It was
truly an honor to have
received an invitation
from my cousin Fantasia Chandler, whom I
am very proud of and
admire her strong will
and determination to
strive for better.
I wish all of you
much success as you
KEN
journey on to higher
CHANDLER
endeavors. You are
about to embark on a whole new life.
Therefore, I’m not going to tell you that
it’s not going to be easy, but with God’s
grace and His everlasting mercy you will
make it. It’s going to take a lot of sacrificing and hard work. Yes, you will experience
some minor as well major setbacks, but you
will have to prevail and keep striving forward and grab hold to what you believe in
and pursue it with all your might.
I know many of you thought that you
would not make it to this point, but you did.
God has a plan for your life. It is up to you
to live your life according to His plan in
order for you to receive all of the fullness.
Graduates, you will control your own
destiny by the choices you make each and
every day. Some of the choices you make
will have an immediate impact; others will
have an impact days or even weeks later.
However, the choices you make today will
have an enormous impact on your life.
Make up in your mind today that you are
the one to set the new goals. Be the one to
say, “I made it in spite of all of the obstacles
I had to overcome.”
Not only will God open doors for you,
but he will also go through them with you
because He promises to never leave your
side. When you are feeling a weight on your
shoulders, it is Him making you stronger,
preparing you for the next level of your life.
I pray that God will continue to keep and
bless you in every way. I believe in you, but
first, you must believe in yourself.
Do not allow anyone to impose limitations on your life. If you think that you cannot do something, you never will. The battle
is in your mind.
If you are defeated in your mind, you’ve
already lost the battle. If you do not think
your dreams will ever come true, they never
will. If you do not think you have what it
takes to rise up and set new goals, it’s not
going to happen.
Develop an eagle mentality and soar
high above all of negative forces that may
stand against you. Walk in faith; your future
awaits you.
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Happy Birthday America !
Let Us All Salute Those
Serving In Our Military!
Let Us All Salute Those
Who Have Served Our Counrty
From Its Beginning, And
Those Who Are Currently
Serving Us And Protecting
All Our Rights & Freedoms!
May We All Remember That
Our Freedom Is Only Assured
By Those Willing To Defend It!
God
Bless
America!
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A.L. CORBETT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
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Students display the T-shirt gift they received from Dr. Bass for the Picnic for Excellence.
From left, front, Alex Walker, JaQuiel Williams, Passion Conner, Selena Brannum; back,
Kianna Middleton, Brandon Koon, Rontravious Garvin, and April Adcock.
Picnic for Excellence
The students shared lunch with Dr. Bass,
principal of ALCMS, at the park. They
received T-shirts and praise for working
hard at school to display the monthly character traits that are celebrated during the
year.
Get Caught Reading
The ALCMS Librarian Lisa Gieskes
helped students focus on importance of
reading all types of print during the celebration of “Get Caught Reading” month
this May.
May is Get Caught Reading month.
Parents night
A.L. Corbett Middle School and Officer C.J. Thomas presented a workshop
PAM LOGAN, OWNER
Summer Is Here Call Us Today!
ALC PTO
The Parent-Teacher Organization at
A.L. Corbett was a great addition to the
support of our students.
Our special thanks to Mrs. Brenda
Brown, Mrs. Joan Walling, and Mrs.
Melissa Buff for supporting the students and school events without hesitation.
The PTO made a monetary donation to the school for school needs and
provided each student with a free ice
cream on the last day of lunch service.
This type of assistance from our parents is essential in the success of the
school and these PTO members made
rewarding contributions to our school.
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about the many flavors of ice cream to
choose from during the lunch period.
Cole Fogle was caught reading about the
artwork.
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A.L. Corbett Middle School and Officer C.J.
Thomas presented a workshop to parents
about Internet Safety and Gang Awareness.
to parents about Internet Safety and
Gang Awareness.
Parents play a vital role in keeping
our kids safe.
Reading Interventionist Jennifer
Green presented the second part of the
workshop, Summer Reading Activities
Parents learned about reading activities and strategies that maintain and
build academic skills during the summer months
Parent workshops will be offered on
special topics throughout the school
year.
There is a parent resource room
located at the school where information is available to parents during the
school year.
For more information, contact Gloria
James, ALCMS guidance counselor.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Wagener Monthly ■ 7
BUSBEE ELEMENTARY’S LITERACY PARADE
Busbee Elementary held a literary parade during the last week of May. Each grade level
dressed to represent a different category of book or a favorite character.
Post Surgical
Rehabilitation
Top: Mrs. Furtick and Mrs. Jackson had
their students dressed as spiders from
the nursery rhyme, “Little Miss Muffet.”
Middle left, Ms. Santucci’s third-grade
class sang songs pertaining to the history
of South Carolina. Above, Mr. Williams’
fourth-grade class dressed as their favorSitting on the curb as a spider, Warren ite literary character and/or displayed
their favorite book.
Wasden and Tate Shackleford have fun.
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Local writer has stories to tell
By DEANNA GANTT
Contributor
Carriage Hills Living Center
550 East Gate Drive, Aiken, SC 29803
803.643.3694
TheLivingAdvantage.com
same as the original colors that were displayed upon the house until its paint faded.
The outside has a new touch, while the
Al Brodie of Perry has a historic home and inside has history all over the walls. Brodie
many stories to tell.
has portraits of his great-great-grandparents
He had his home recently renovated to
that were painted by the famous Charleston
replace the bulking and deteriorating wood
artist Robert J. Curtis. Curtis is well-known
siding. The 113-year-old house was built
for his oil painting of Osceola, a leader who
around 1893 during the “hay day” of the rail- greatly influenced the Seminoles of Florida.
road era. It was a store and hotel for the locals.
Brodie has written a family history of the
“During that time, Perry had five stores.
Kitchings family, who established the KitchEveryone made a living,” he said.
ings Mill Community. The Kitchings family
His grandmother bought the house from a
originated from Edgecombe County, N.C.,
man named Mr. Hoover. Through the years
and relocated to South Carolina in the late
the house had many renovations, which
1700s. The community was originally Kitchincluded the downstairs area in 1970 by his
en Mill, but, as time and spelling changed, the
father. The house got passed down through
final outcome was Kitchings Mill.
the years, and, when his mother passed, none
Brodie began writing the Brodie family
of his siblings or family members seemed to
history in 1993, as a spinoff of the Brodie
want the house because everyone was spread history; he also wrote the Tyler and Kitchings
out among the states. So, Brodie took the
family history.
house on as a part of his inheritance.
All three families have connections to
Brodie’s son, Tracy, and foster son, John
Brodie, which include his grandmother Sue
Haskell, of Outdoor Creations in Aiken, did
Tyler, who was a sister to John and Anderthe renovations.
son Tyler, the founders of Tyler Brothers in
“They are simply masters of perfection at
Wagener. The Kitchings Family History book
what they do,” he said with admiration.
was the third and final installment to Brodie’s
The outside colors of the house are the
family history books.
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BRIEFLY
New Holland Baptist to hold events
Gospel singing at New Holland Baptist Church, July 18 at 11 a.m.
Kenny Spears Vocalist.
Exciting Genesis through Revelation Bible Study: Amazing Adventure for children Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Amazing Collection for adults Sundays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The community is invited to these events.
Submitted photos
A dedication for the new entrance to the Wagener Cemetery was held on May 30. The
new entrance was a project of the Wagener Garden Club. Speakers included Susanne
Bishop, Jack Atkinson, Sam Smith and Jim Garrison.
Aiken County
Councilmember District 1
KATHY RAWLS
419 Lake Amelia Rd
Wagener, SC 29164
803-564-5435 (Home)
Email: brawls01@pbtcomm.net
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We Have Silly Bandz!
Carolina
Girl
T-Shirts
Donating a van
Beautiful
Garden
Items!
Submitted photo
Garvin Oil Company and Kent’s Korner stores recently donated a used cargo van to
Faith Missions International. Pictured are Clay Ingram of Garvin Oil as he hands over
the keys to Pastor Jack Atkinson, director of Faith Missions International.
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Rocky Grove VBS
WSHS Class of ’90 reunites
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Wagener Monthly ■ 11
WAGENER WOMEN’S WELL
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Berlin Seniors got together recently at Frogs Diner.
Submitted photo
WAGENER GARDEN CLUB
By NANCY BOMMER
Garden Club vice president
Thanks to Sam Smith, Wagener Garden
Club member, for the planning and
overseeing of the dedication.
The Wagener Garden Club held its
Maintenance continues on all of the
monthly meeting on May 25 at the Day- areas around the Town of Wagener
lily Depot in Ridge Spring. Members
– the four entrances into Wagener,
were given a program on planting and
Roy Warner Park, Gunter Park, the
caring for daylilies and iris, as well as
U.S. Post Office, the Nancy Bonnette
touring their gardens. Lunch at JuniLibrary and the Veterans Memorial
per’s followed and was enjoyed by all.
Park.
On May 30, a dedication ceremony
Planning for new and continuing
was held at the Wagener Cemetery main projects and programs for the club’s
entrance and a plaque was unveiled.
year of 2010-11 is being finalized.
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bounds in the past few decades, and now your dentist can be a friend and ally
for you and your gorgeous smile.
Choosing a dentist who is right for you should be based on more than just
how many questions they ask you while their hand is in your mouth. A good
place to start on your hunt for a quality dentist is location.
Accessibility is very important when searching for a person you will be
seeing (hopefully!) on a semi-annual basis. It is a good idea to look for a
dentist who is located in close proximity to your home or ofce and that you
feel comfortable commuting to their ofce. In addition to location, their hours
of operation must t in with your schedule.
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needs will vary from patient to patient and should be addressed individually
with your dentist prior to your rst appointment. Professionalism will be a top
priority to a quality dentist, so don’t be afraid to ask about their policies and
procedures concerning patients with phobias or other dental difculties.
If you have dental insurance, your rst priority should be to check to see if
your potential dentist accepts your plan. Dental insurance and co-pays will
function differently across the board, so it is important to discuss payment
matters up front, before you schedule your rst appointment.
The rst appointment with a new dentist should be a trial run. Personality
is a huge contender in who you end up saying “aaah” for, so if you don’t feel
comfortable after the rst appointment, start looking for someone else.
This includes the staff at the ofce as well, from the dental hygienists to the
administrative assistants. Your dentist’s ofce should be a place where you feel
safe and well taken care of, so don’t underestimate the importance
of friendly and helpful service across the board.
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Recently there was a sewing class for the
we can take a breather at the Women’s
youth in Wagener. They made aprons and
Well. There are no immediate events sched- put a special design on them. The picture
uled for which we are responsible.
shows how creative these little people can
Christ Central’s Intensive Mission Train- be. The Women’s Well will be scheduling
ing was held the week of June 21-25, and
more of these classes for our youth in the
our part of the Intensive Training centered
fall after school starts back.
around showing off our ministry and letting
Lorene and Carl Cuthrell have gone
people use our facilities.
back to their home in Lexington, N.C. Carl
The quilters are busy completing some
taught at Christ Central Institute. Lorene
of the many quilt tops we have been given. assisted at the Well and ministered to
Clara, Dorothy, Eartha and Alberta are in
women and girls in the community. Both
charge of the quilting. I am trying to keep
are greatly missed. They gave so much of
up with them by doing the binding. This
themselves and truly showed/shared God’s
something I never thought I could do, but
love. All of us at the Women’s Well miss
lessons from Jean Redcay got me started in them and look forward to their return on
the right direction.
Oct. 8.
The Well has many craft projects lined
The Women’s Well is putting informaup for the different crafts sales in the fall.
tion on a new website that is being develLast year we went to Aiken, Columbia and oped. The website address is christcentralWagener for special events. If you can sug- wagener.org. Hopefully it will soon be on
gest a place where we can sell our crafts,
target and helpful to all who read it.
come by or call Dianne at 606-1780.
Be blessed.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Wagener Monthly ■ 11
WAGENER WOMEN’S WELL
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By DIANNE LEMACKS
Berlin Seniors got together recently at Frogs Diner.
Submitted photo
WAGENER GARDEN CLUB
By NANCY BOMMER
Garden Club vice president
Thanks to Sam Smith, Wagener Garden
Club member, for the planning and
overseeing of the dedication.
The Wagener Garden Club held its
Maintenance continues on all of the
monthly meeting on May 25 at the Day- areas around the Town of Wagener
lily Depot in Ridge Spring. Members
– the four entrances into Wagener,
were given a program on planting and
Roy Warner Park, Gunter Park, the
caring for daylilies and iris, as well as
U.S. Post Office, the Nancy Bonnette
touring their gardens. Lunch at JuniLibrary and the Veterans Memorial
per’s followed and was enjoyed by all.
Park.
On May 30, a dedication ceremony
Planning for new and continuing
was held at the Wagener Cemetery main projects and programs for the club’s
entrance and a plaque was unveiled.
year of 2010-11 is being finalized.
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and drills holes in their teeth. The world of dentistry has improved by leaps and
bounds in the past few decades, and now your dentist can be a friend and ally
for you and your gorgeous smile.
Choosing a dentist who is right for you should be based on more than just
how many questions they ask you while their hand is in your mouth. A good
place to start on your hunt for a quality dentist is location.
Accessibility is very important when searching for a person you will be
seeing (hopefully!) on a semi-annual basis. It is a good idea to look for a
dentist who is located in close proximity to your home or ofce and that you
feel comfortable commuting to their ofce. In addition to location, their hours
of operation must t in with your schedule.
The specics for nding the right dentist to suit your special dental or health
needs will vary from patient to patient and should be addressed individually
with your dentist prior to your rst appointment. Professionalism will be a top
priority to a quality dentist, so don’t be afraid to ask about their policies and
procedures concerning patients with phobias or other dental difculties.
If you have dental insurance, your rst priority should be to check to see if
your potential dentist accepts your plan. Dental insurance and co-pays will
function differently across the board, so it is important to discuss payment
matters up front, before you schedule your rst appointment.
The rst appointment with a new dentist should be a trial run. Personality
is a huge contender in who you end up saying “aaah” for, so if you don’t feel
comfortable after the rst appointment, start looking for someone else.
This includes the staff at the ofce as well, from the dental hygienists to the
administrative assistants. Your dentist’s ofce should be a place where you feel
safe and well taken care of, so don’t underestimate the importance
of friendly and helpful service across the board.
Don’t sell your pearly whites short. Choose a dentist who makes you
smile today.
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agenda for Oct. 8.
We have finally gotten to a point where
Recently there was a sewing class for the
we can take a breather at the Women’s
youth in Wagener. They made aprons and
Well. There are no immediate events sched- put a special design on them. The picture
uled for which we are responsible.
shows how creative these little people can
Christ Central’s Intensive Mission Train- be. The Women’s Well will be scheduling
ing was held the week of June 21-25, and
more of these classes for our youth in the
our part of the Intensive Training centered
fall after school starts back.
around showing off our ministry and letting
Lorene and Carl Cuthrell have gone
people use our facilities.
back to their home in Lexington, N.C. Carl
The quilters are busy completing some
taught at Christ Central Institute. Lorene
of the many quilt tops we have been given. assisted at the Well and ministered to
Clara, Dorothy, Eartha and Alberta are in
women and girls in the community. Both
charge of the quilting. I am trying to keep
are greatly missed. They gave so much of
up with them by doing the binding. This
themselves and truly showed/shared God’s
something I never thought I could do, but
love. All of us at the Women’s Well miss
lessons from Jean Redcay got me started in them and look forward to their return on
the right direction.
Oct. 8.
The Well has many craft projects lined
The Women’s Well is putting informaup for the different crafts sales in the fall.
tion on a new website that is being develLast year we went to Aiken, Columbia and oped. The website address is christcentralWagener for special events. If you can sug- wagener.org. Hopefully it will soon be on
gest a place where we can sell our crafts,
target and helpful to all who read it.
come by or call Dianne at 606-1780.
Be blessed.
12 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, June 30, 2010
At left are Caleb Green, Dabo
Swinney, and Bryson Shealey.
Bryson and Caleb attended
the Dabo Swinney Clemson
Football Camp for the second
time June 5-6. Bryson’s team
won the Swinney Ball Championship for rising second-,
third- and fourth-graders.
They had a blast learning
drills and working on fundamentals. They also got to
work with the Clemson coaching staff, meet past and present players and tour the Clemson football athletic facilities.
The July Artist of the Month for the
Wagener Hometown Celebrations Calendar
is Fantasia Chandler. She
is 18 years old and attended Wagener-Salley High
School.
Fantasia was an honor
graduate and marched
proudly with the WagenerSalley Class of 2010 on
Friday, June 4.
She plans to major in
Chandler
nursing at UNC Charlotte
and recieve her graduate’s degree from UNC
Chapel Hill North Carolina.
“I chose the Wagener Pavilion because
it is a place where people gather and celebrate,” she said. “It is a place where the
citizens of Wagener can come at any time
and enjoy each other. It is also the place
where many celebrations are held. I chose
the month of July due to the fact that, in
July, the fireworks show is held at the pavilion. The pavilion’s structure makes it easy
to sit down and look at the sky while enjoying the festivities. We always attend the
fireworks show, and I enjoy seeing the sky
light up every year. My favorite celebration
is the fireworks show because even though
the starry sky is already beautiful, the addition of color and sparkle makes it more
spectacular.”
“Drawing is a hobby that keeps me sane,”
she added. “It is one way that I express my
feelings and get away from the world. It
helps me through stressful situations and
will allow me to get away from all the hard
work that comes with college. I also enjoy
playing my violin, babysitting and tutoring. I do not participate in activities like the
Wagener Calander just for fun; I do it to
share the talent with which God blessed me.
My desires is for others to share the joy I
feel when they see the artwork I create.”
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12 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, June 30, 2010
At left are Caleb Green, Dabo
Swinney, and Bryson Shealey.
Bryson and Caleb attended
the Dabo Swinney Clemson
Football Camp for the second
time June 5-6. Bryson’s team
won the Swinney Ball Championship for rising second-,
third- and fourth-graders.
They had a blast learning
drills and working on fundamentals. They also got to
work with the Clemson coaching staff, meet past and present players and tour the Clemson football athletic facilities.
The July Artist of the Month for the
Wagener Hometown Celebrations Calendar
is Fantasia Chandler. She
is 18 years old and attended Wagener-Salley High
School.
Fantasia was an honor
graduate and marched
proudly with the WagenerSalley Class of 2010 on
Friday, June 4.
She plans to major in
Chandler
nursing at UNC Charlotte
and recieve her graduate’s degree from UNC
Chapel Hill North Carolina.
“I chose the Wagener Pavilion because
it is a place where people gather and celebrate,” she said. “It is a place where the
citizens of Wagener can come at any time
and enjoy each other. It is also the place
where many celebrations are held. I chose
the month of July due to the fact that, in
July, the fireworks show is held at the pavilion. The pavilion’s structure makes it easy
to sit down and look at the sky while enjoying the festivities. We always attend the
fireworks show, and I enjoy seeing the sky
light up every year. My favorite celebration
is the fireworks show because even though
the starry sky is already beautiful, the addition of color and sparkle makes it more
spectacular.”
“Drawing is a hobby that keeps me sane,”
she added. “It is one way that I express my
feelings and get away from the world. It
helps me through stressful situations and
will allow me to get away from all the hard
work that comes with college. I also enjoy
playing my violin, babysitting and tutoring. I do not participate in activities like the
Wagener Calander just for fun; I do it to
share the talent with which God blessed me.
My desires is for others to share the joy I
feel when they see the artwork I create.”
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Wagener Monthly ■ 13
Automobile Accidents
Workers’ Compensation
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Criminal Defense
DUI / DWI
Drug Cases
Civil Litigation
Legal Questions? We Have Answers
What should I do if I am involved
in a trafc accident?
First and foremost, seek medical attention if warranted.
Once your well-being and that of your fellow accident
victims have been evaluated and stabilized, you should
collect important information from those involved in the
accident.
What should I do if I have been
charged with a crime?
If you have been charged with a crime or fear you may
be charged, the longer you wait to retain an attorney, the
more difcult your case could be. Serious legal problems
require the advice, support, experience, and knowledge of
a lawyer.
What are my rights as a
worker?
If you’ve been injured on the job, you are entitled do a
certain amount of compensation from your employer:
• An injured worker may have the right to receive benets
• An injured worker has the right to receive medical care
• An injured worker has the right to hire an attorney
• An injured worker has the right to condentiality
225 Chesterfield St. N.W. - Aiken, SC 29801
Website: thechandlerlawfirm.com
803.644.5335
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14 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Head Start students take part in Moving Up Ceremony
On May 26 at noon, the Moving Up
Ceremony was held for students who were
moving on to 5K.
This Moving Up Ceremony did not follow traditional graduations. This was due to
the fact that the children have been taught
to respect various cultures. The theme was
“aloha nui loa, ohana and aloha” which
means “much love, family and farewell.”
The stage had a Hawaiian luau look with
tropical trees, parrots, etc.
The children put on a great show by
reciting speeches, poems, even danced to
the Macarena. Parents were surprised by
the advancement of their children’s education. Special awards were given to three
volunteers: Ms. Barbara Garvin, Ms. Irma
and Ms. Randle who had more than 200
service hours (each) at the school.
The graduates from Salley Head-Start
were the following:
• Ms. Thomas/Ms. Cannon’s class:
Michel Cary, Napoleon Elmore Jr., Trinity Frazier, Kileigh Gilbert, Montrell
Haltiwanger, Paisley Hammonds, JaNyah
Hooper, Chyna James, Micheal James,
David Myers, Anijah Phillips, Joe Rouse,
III, Paige Strang, Mariah Stroman, Israel
Tyler and Kaylyn Tyler.
• Mrs. Hall/Ms. Chandler-Guyton’s
Class: Princess Frazier, Nykeria Garvin,
Ja-Khaydin James, Zaveon Johnson, TyKerria Seawright, TZaria Ware and Josiah
Williamson.
Mrs. Brown’s Class: Clarence Bell, Jr.,
Zhy`Kira Brown, Kaylen Chesnut, Cameron Davis, Kaley Garvin, Jawaine Gleaton,
Jalin Holmes, Amarious Livingston, Sean
Nulton, Ian Stroman, Mai`Frances Tyler,
Kimora Williams, Mekhi Williams, Keondra Wright and Elbert Yon.
On May 27, Mrs. Kim Tu-Bazzaa, Salley
Head Start policy council representative,
and the Head Start staff held Family Fun
Day. Its purpose was to get the families
involved with the children and give the
children the opportunity to enjoy the final
day of school with various activities.
Two bouncers were rented along with a
snow cone machine. Some of the activities
included, hula-hooping, jump roping, volleyball, soccer and baseball.
Salley Head-Start is still recruiting 3- to
4-year-olds. Anyone interested may call
Stephaine Adams at 649-1465 or leave a
message.
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Harley Gallop, Shane Fulmer and Grayson Joye in the Clemson Bookstore.
WSHS FFA members
attend state convention
Shane Fulmer, Harley Gallop and Grayson Joye attended the 83rd State FFA Convention June 9-11. The convention was
held at Clemson University and attended
by more than 650 South Carolina FFA
members.
Many in attendance participated in
Career Development Events such as the
Creed Sparking contest in which Harley
placed fourth in the State. Chapters were
recognized for their yearly activities and
percent membership.
Wagener-Salley FFA received the “Superior” rating for this years’ program of
Activities and recognized for having 90
percent membership.
Gallop and Joye represented WagenerSalley as delegates in the business meetings.
FFA members attended workshops conducted by the National FFA Vice President
Randa Braune and were entertained and
motivated by Author and Motivational
Speaker, Lamont Hicks.
Wagener-Salley FFA members got a
touch of college life by staying in the
Clemson dorms and eating in the university
cafeteria.
The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the
lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth
and career success through agricultural
education.
The following FFA members received
the State FFA Degree which is the highest FFA degree at the State level. These
students had to meet strict criteria such as
participating in five activities above the
Chapter level and earn and invest at least
$1000.00 through agriculture enterprise:
Brittany Howard, Kyle Clarke, Trevor
West and Derek Shealy.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Wagener Monthly ■ 15
Annual Water Quality Report for 2009 • Town of Wagener, South Carolina • System No. 0210004 • June 30, 2010
The Town of Wagener is pleased to present this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is intended to transmit important information about the drinking water provided by the Town to its customers. Our
goal is to provide all of our customers with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. This report shows our water quality and what it means.
The Town of Wagener utilizes ground water as its sole source of water. The Town is supplied by three wells that draw water from an underground aquifer. One of the wells is located near the old elevated water
storage tank in downtown Wagener. It is known as the Pickens Street Well. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) identies the well as source number B02002. The
second well is located across from the Wagener Fire Station along S.C. Highway 39. It is known as the Fire Station Well. It is identied by SCDHEC as source number B02001. The third well is located on Staley
Road near Crescent Cities Park. It is known as the Staley Road Well. It is identied by SCDHEC as source number B02003.
Source Water Assessment Plans were completed for public water systems in South Carolina in 2003. The primary goal of a Source Water Assessment Plan is to identify potential sources of contamination to drinking
water supplies. The Source Water Assessment Plan for the Town of Wagener is available for your review at www.scdhec.net/water/html/srcewtr.html. If you do not have internet access, please contact Mr. R. Scott
Neely at (803) 564-3412 to make arrangements to review this document.
Federal legislation requires each public water system to produce an annual consumer condence report. The report you are reading was prepared in compliance with that requirement. The reporting requirement
was instituted to educate the public about the quality of water that is produced by each water system. As part of the education process, the report highlights any contaminants found in the system’s water during the
previous calendar year. The report is also intended to inform the public about potential health effects of any contaminants that may have been detected.
If you have any questions about this report or your water utility, please contact the following person: Mayor Mike Miller, Wagener Town Hall, P.O. Box 400, Wagener, SC 29164. Mr. Miller can also be reached
by telephone at (803) 564-3412. We want our customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled Town Council meetings. The Wagener Town
Council meets on the rst Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are held at the Wagener Municipal Center.
The Town of Wagener is subject to state and federal laws that require routine monitoring of drinking water. The monitoring is designed to detect any contaminants that may exist in the water. The table below
indicates which contaminants were detected in our water last year (January 1 – December 31, 2009). Additionally, we have presented information concerning several contaminants that were not monitored last year.
The most recent monitoring results available for those constituents were used to prepare the table. It is important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk.
Denitions
In the following table you will nd many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following denitions:
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service
lines and home plumbing. The Town of Wagener is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting
for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by ushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your drinking
water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing
methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We are proud that your drinking water
meets or exceeds all federal and state requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and
testing that some constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE
at these levels.
All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally
occurring or man made. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals and
radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected
to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not
necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and
potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe
Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
MCLs are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many
regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for
a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who
have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some
elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice
about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to
lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available
from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791.
Copies of this report will not be mailed to individual customers. Complimentary copies are available
at the Wagener Town Hall during normal business hours.
The Town of Wagener constantly strives to improve the quality of water provided to our customers.
Please call the Wagener Town Hall if you have any questions about this report (803-564-3412). We
will do our best to keep you informed about the quality of your drinking water.
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Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (!g/l) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Maximum Contaminant Level – the “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available
treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal – the “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
RAA – running annual average.
Action Level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial
contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reect the benets of the use of
disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
16 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Blume – Carver
Stephanie Jewel Carver of Wagener and
Patrick Wayne Blume of Lexington were
married Saturday, June 12, 2010, in the
Rutledge Chapel on the Horseshoe at the
University of South Carolina. The bride
was given in marriage by her parents. The
Rev. David L. Robinson of Lugoff officiated.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Steve and Britta Carver of Wagener. She
is a granddaughter of C.D. and Virginia
Tilison and Bobby and Barbara Poole and
the late Henry Carver.
The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and
Mrs. Wayne and Kim Blume of Lexington. He is the grandson of Mrs. June
Akers Tozer and Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin
Blume.
Miss Katelyn Poll of Rock Hill was the
maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss
Marci Williams of St. Petersburg, Fla.,
friend of the bride; Miss Laura Russell of
Chapin, friend of the bride; Mrs. Annie
Carver of Norway, sister-in-law of the
bride; Miss Ashton Blume of Lexington,
sister of the groom; and Mrs. Lauren
Gantt of Chapin, cousin of the bride.
Mr. Wayne Blume of Lexington was
the best man. Groomsmen were Mr.
Tyler Blume of Lexington, brother of the
groom; Mr. Andrew Petrarca of Chapin,
friend of the groom; Mr. Daniel Sharpe
of Lexington, friend of the groom; Mr.
Spencer Carver of Norway, brother of the
bride, and Mr. Matthew Carver of Wagener, brother of the bride.
Master William Thornsberry of
Maryville, Mo., was the ringbearer.
Miss MacKenzie Fermin of Beaufort
was the flower girl.
Following a reception at the Embassy
Suites in Columbia, the couple left for a
wedding trip to the Dominican Republic.
They will reside in Lexington.
Furtick – Williams
Mr. and Mrs. John Walter Furtick Jr. (Kayla Michelle Williams)
Mrs. Patrick Wayne Blume
(Stephanie Jewel Carver)
The bride is a graduate of WagenerSalley High School. She is a graduate of
the University of South Carolina College
of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in
nursing. She is employed by Providence
Hospital.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Lexington High School. He is a graduate of
the University of South Carolina College
of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. He is
employed by PASCO Inc.
Kayla Michelle Williams of Greenville
and John Walter Furtick Jr. of Greenville
were married May 22, 2010, in Prince of
Peace Catholic Church in Taylors. Monsignor Steven Brovey officiated.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Allen Williams of Wagener. The
bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Walter Furtick of Springfield.
Kellie Williams of Aiken, sister of the
bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kristin Williams of Aiken,
sister of the bride; Rosita Navarro of
Charleston, Terri Graves of Greenville,
Stephanie Gramc of Boston, Mass., and
Lindsay Still of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Walter Furtick of Springfield, father of
the groom, was the best man. Groomsmen were Charles Furtick of Greenville,
cousin of the groom; Jay Henderson of
Greenville, Brooks West of Charleston,
Jay Watkins of Atlanta, Ga., Gene Pate of
Charleston and Steve Ayala of Jacksonville, Fla., brother in-law of the groom.
Landon and Garrison Hiers of Springfield were the ringbearers. Anslee Hiers
of Springfield was the flower girl.
Following a reception at Larkins’s on
the River in Greenville, the couple left
for a wedding trip to Jamaica.
They will reside in Greenville.
The bride is a graduate of WagenerSalley High School. She is a graduate of
Clemson University with a Bachelor of
Science in nursing. She is employed by
St. Francis Hospital.
The bridegroom is a graduate of
Wagener-Salley High School. He is a
graduate of Clemson University with a
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WAGENER-SALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2010
Katie Lynn Chew
Valedictorian
Trevor Ryan West
Salutatorian
Landrick O’Neal Abney, Joshua Dustin
Barnes, Jamie Michelle Beard, Joseph
Brandon Bell*, Latasha Denise Bell,
Tyiesha Niclole Bell, Benjamin Compton
Blackwell, Lisa Marie Bledsoe, Ashley
Nicole Boone, Nicholas James Brayton*,
Sabrina Demetria Bucket, Robert Edward
Cantara, Fantasia Izolia Chandler*, Tiffany
Jean Chavis, Katie Lynn Chew***, Phillip Kyle Clarke*, Ashley Elaine Coleman,
Benjamin Joseph Collins, Alison Nicole
Connors, Brandy Melinda Corder, Raveen
Jalen Davenport*, Lakee Jerome Dunbar,
ShaQuanda Denae Dunbar, Missie Lee
Fields, Elliott Gunter Fogle, Heather Lindsey Fulmer*, Julissa NaShae Gaines, Curtis
Clay Garvin, Shante Kenyetta Ginyard,
Jonathan Barry Gleaton, Shawn Patrick
Gleaton, Alvin Glover, Brashawn O’neal
Green, Kierra Shanay Green, Justin Irby
Hallman, Cathereen Robin Halsey, Jennifer
Marie Hooker, Brittney Lynne Howard*,
Taelor Rae Hutto*, Jimmy Dewayne Jackson, Akira Linette Johnson, Matthew Ryan
Johnson, Garriette Sandra Kelly, Kara Elizabeth Kirkland, DeAmour Lakeem Koonce,
Dequilla Monique Koonce, Quincy Braxton Love, Patrick Lateek Albert McMillan,
Submitted photo
The honor graduates of Wagener-Salley Class of 2010.
Shane Jackson McVey, Christopher Erik
Miller, Tommy Robert Nix, Tomel Marcelis Oneal, Milinda Rasheda Otts, Suzannah
Joplin Parsons, Amber Michelle Pearson*,
Demonte Rashad Pontoon, Malika Nicole
Prescott, Crystal Marie Rish*, Bianca
Danielle Bett Rivers, Darrian Lamar Riv-
ers*, Debrashia Natoy Schofield, Justin
Nathaniel Scott, Tiyunda Shana Seawright, Derek Ryan Shealy, Brett Nicole
Smith*, Demetri James Staley, Kelsie Ray
Swartz, Travis Barrett Taylor, Sara Staton
Thomas*, Damarquis Mikhai Tyler, Erica
Morgan Tyler*, Saddeaira Yaseminn Tyler,
Submitted photo
From left, 2010 salutatorian Trevor Ryan
West and valedictorian Katie Lynn Chew
Theshonna Lynette Tyler, Tevan Tremorris
Tyler, Theo Jamar Tyler, Kaniesha Michelle
Valentine, Stephanie Jean Walker, Demetrius Ware, Michael Leon Ware, Trevor Ryan
West**, Gregory Daniel Wilson, Jodrick
Jo’Keem Wise and Garrett Lee Wood.
WSHS graduates’ photos
See next month’s Wagener Monthly for photos
of each graduate, but we need your help. We are
missing photos of the following graduates. In order
for the photos to be printed in Wagener Monthly,
e-mail them to dtaylor@aikenstandard.com or
kklock@aikenstandard.com by July 19. It does
not need to be a cap and gown photo, just a good
photo of each student.
Photo by Rob Novit
Wagener-Salley seniors Fantasia Chandler, left, and Tiffany Chavis lead an unplanned
rendition of “Lean on Me” as they and their classmates prepare to march at commencement.
Landrick Abney
Joshua Barnes
Tyiesha Bell
Ashley Boone
Nicholas Brayton
Sabrina Bucket
Robert Cantara
Brandy Corder
Lakee Dunbar
Missie Fields
Curtis Garvin
Alvin Glover
Brashawn Green
Cathereen Halsey
Jennifer Hooker
Brittney Howard
Patrick McMillan
Christopher Miller
Tommy Nix
Tomel Oneal
Suzannah Parsons
Demonte Pontoon
Debrashia Schofield
Demetri Staley
Travis Taylor
Damarquis Tyler
Theshonna Tyler
Theo Tyler
Stephanie Walker
Demetrius Ware
Gregory Wilson
Jodrick Wise
Garrett Wood
18 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, June 30, 2010
WAGENER-SALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2010 GRADUATION
Photo by Rob Novit
Derek Shealy gets a hug from his mom, Joy
Shealy, Area 4 assistant superintendent.
Photo by Rob Novit
Darrian Rivers receives his diploma.
Photo by Rob Novit
Photo by Rob Novit
Katie Chew reads a poem she wrote for her Wagener-Salley High School graduates listen in amusement as classmate Katie Chew
valedictorian speech.
describes every senior humorously in a valedictory poem.
Photo by Rob Novit
Dequilla Koonce is now a member of the
Submitted photo
Submitted photo
class that graduated from Wagener-Salley Dr. John Bass discusses graduation preparations with Dr. Beth From left are Principal Pat Keating, Board Member Dr. John Bass
High School in 2010.
Everitt, center, and Joy Shealy, Area 4 assistant superintendent. and Deputy Superintendent David Caver.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Wagener Monthly ■ 19
BRIEFLY
Cheerleader clinic will be
held at the end of July
Jefferson Davis Academy Varsity
and JV Cheerleaders are sponsoring a cheer clinic for upcoming
grades 4K-5th at JDA gym.
The clinic will run July 27-30
from 9 a.m. until noon.
Fee is $45 and includes a cheer
T-shirt, cheer instruction, learning
Submitted photo
After her years as a codebreaker, Mabel Crawford spent time on her John Deere.
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The marker of Herbert Boyd Crawford
notes the injuries he sustained during
World War II.
ship. The couple remained close and eventually married after returning home from the
hospital.
As of 1999, there were about 135 codebreakers still living, but the numbers have
dwindled to almost nothing. As of last
December, there were three still living
including Crawford, but one died in April,
and the remaining codebreaker has taken up
residence in a nursing home; the Cryptological Association is unable to get any information on her current status, Sharpe said.
“After 1995, she talked at the schools
around here, and she joined the V.F.W. and
the D.A.V. and could talk to them about the
things they did during the war,” said Sharpe.
“She thought she had saved the world, her
and those girls. She thought if they hadn’t
done that job, the Germans would have
taken over the United States, and who
knows? They might have.”
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served from 1941 to 1942 as a cryptologist,
using one machine to decode German and
Japanese cyphers and another machine to
relay the intercepted messages to U.S. military command.
Although the codebreakers weren’t on the
front lines, the job wasn’t without its own
hazards. The facility was kept completely
secure, with all windows bricked over and a
Marine guard checkpoint at every entrance
and exit. The codebreakers could not enter or
leave during the day and could speak of their
work to no one outside the building’s walls.
The generators for the code machines – giant
proto-computers – left most of the codebreakers hard of hearing, the 2-mile walk
back to the barracks made them susceptible
to frostbite and the intense secrecy and stress
left many of them with heart trouble, according to Crawford’s nephew, Charles Sharpe.
“Mabel signed up for the military and
got on the Greyhound bus for training in
New York with just the dress and sandals
she had on. She got frostbite, and one of her
problems later in life was with her legs from
that,” he said. “She joined the U.S. Navy
Cryptological Association and kept up with
the others after 1995, and she said every
one of those girls came out with hearing
problems, and every one of them had had
open heart surgery for problems relating to
the stress of that work. After so much stress,
they were discharged after their tour was
up; some of them wanted to stay in, but the
Navy felt it was no good to them.”
After her discharge in 1942, she spent nine
weeks in a veterans’ hospital, where she met
Herbert Boyd Crawford, a Navy veteran
who was paralyzed in a torpedo attack on his
a dance, games, drinks and snacks
each day.
On Friday, July 30 – awards day
– parents, come and see what your
child has learned through the week.
The ceremony starts at 11 a.m.
Contact Cheryl Buff at (803)
646-9478 or Tina Craig at (803)
300-2994 by July 6 (this will give
us time to order T-shirts for the
girls).
20 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, June 30, 2010
WEDDING
Williams – Kennedy
Jessica Faye Kennedy of Pelion and
David Earl Williams of Pelion were
married May 15, 2010, in Berlin Baptist
Church, Salley. The bride was given in
marriage by her parents. The Rev. Ellis
O. Addy.
The bride is a daughter of Kenneth
and Sandra Kirkland of Wagener. She is
a granddaughter of Irma Turner and the
late Edward Turner and the late Lane and
Peggy Kirkland.
The bridegroom is a son of Earl Williams of Pelion and Annette Capilos
of Columbia. He is a grandson of the
late J.C. and Corrie Rosson and the late
Seibern and Virginia Williams.
Amy Kennedy and Kara Kirkland
of Wagener were the maids of honor.
Bridesmaids were Donna Love of Salley,
friend of the bride; Anna Poole of Salley,
friend of the bride; Samantha Shumpert
of Pelion, friend of the bride; and Katie
Cooper of Sawyerdale, friend of the
bride.
Earl Williams and Travis Lucas of
Pelion was the best man. Groomsmen
were Jeff Williams of Pelion, cousin of
the groom; Michael Williams of Pelion,
cousin of the groom; Vince Sturkie of
Pelion, cousin of the groom; and Jesse
Sprouse of Pelion, friend of the groom.
Mason Williams of Pelion was the
ringbearer.
Alexis Williams and Emma Sprouse,
both of Pelion, were the flower girls.
They will reside in Pelion.
The bride is a graduate of WagenerSalley High School. She is employed by
S.C. Student Loan Corp.
High School in 2008 and lettered in football
and baseball. He was All-Region and had a
.408 batting average. Matheson is majoring
in secondary education and social studies.
The Crusaders of North Greenville
Derek Fulmer is a pitcher and outfielder
University’s baseball team recently won
for North Greenville. He is the son of Beththe NCCAA (National Christian College
any and Trent Fulmer. He graduated from
Atheltic Association) baseball World Series Pelion High School in 2007 and lettered
that was held in Cincinnati, Ohio. There are in football and baseball. In high school, he
several local students that attend this Baptist was a three time All-State, four time Alluniversity. Two of these are members of the Region, North/South All-Star game, three
championship team.
Time All-Area and All-Area player of the
Cory Joshua Matheson is a catcher for
year and finished his high school career
North Greenville. He is the son of Jean and with a batting average of .459. He is majorE.J. Matheson. He graduated from Pelion
ing in business.
Local students help lead
Crusaders to championship
Mr. and Mrs. David Earl Williams
(Jessica Faye Kennedy)
The bridegroom is a graduate of
Pelion High School. He is employed by
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How to discuss transportation with the elderly
Getting loved ones to agree to give up
the car keys is one of the most challenging
situations that families
will face. When dementia is involved, the situation can be even harder.
Losing the ability to
drive often leads to
decreased social integration, a lack of out-ofhome activities, depression, anxiety, and a fear
of having to leave home
KATHY
permanently. Planning
CRIST
for driving retirement
should occur for all
older adults before their mobility situation
becomes urgent.
What can family members
do?
• Ask family lawyer to discuss financial
and legal implications of crash or injury to
patient, family, or third party.
• Refer to the Department of Motor Vehicles or contact he vehicle insurer.
• Ask physician to “prescribe” driving
cessation orally and in writing.
• Ask physician to use medical conditions other than dementia as the reason to
stop driving (eg, vision too impaired, reaction time too slow).
• Use a contract such as “At the Crossroads” – Some families have decided to
Supply pastor to stay at
Salley United Methodist
A breakfast celebration was held at
the Salley United Methodist Church on
Sunday, May 30. Supply Pastor Dewitt
Livingston has agreed to stay with us for
another year. He and his wife, Jane, came
disable the vehicle or not repair the car or
send vehicle for “repairs” but arrange for
its removal.
• Locate a driver rehabilitation specialist. These specialists are often occupational
therapists with additional training in driver
evaluation, vehicle modification, and rehabilitation, but they also may be trained in
physical therapy and psychology.
How do you have the
conversation?
• If the loved one becomes angry when
told that he or she should no longer be
driving, allow time for “ventilation” or dissipation of anger.
• Communication should be in a sensitive and respectful manner.
• Comments such as “we can agree to
disagree” or “let’s assess your dementia
over time and see how the new medication
works” may defuse a potentially emotional
situation.
What are the alternatives
for transportation?
• A social worker may assist with identifying community transportation needs.
You may also contact your Area Agency
on Aging for transportation resources Organizations such as Right at Home are available to assist families with these issues.
Whether going to church, grocery shop-
ping, doctor’s appointment or any other
errands, Right at Home can help.
Right at Home prefers to drive the client’s vehicle, but also will drive the clients
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The big advantage to using Right at
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that the caregiver assists the client into and
out of the vehicle, accompanies the client
in the doctor’s office and carries groceries.
Having Right at Home involved not
only gives the client mobility to leave their
home but also increases their ability to
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22 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, June 30, 2010
‘EARLY MORNING TALK’
God woke me from my sleep, His words
inspired me again
Put these words I tell
you on paper to show
it’s close to the end
Mountains are melting, food and gas prices
so high
Work all week to
make money, not
enough, oh my
BRIAN
WATTS
Crime is on the rise,
priests are raping children, pollution’s in the
air
From diseases, hunger, pain, wars are
everywhere
There’s drugs and chemicals in our rivers, politicians are getting busted
Might drink the water and hurt your
liver, lies from people we trusted
Mothers of hungry children, day by day
they cry
Their children dying of aids, our government watching them die
Winds are so much stronger, rivers on
the rise
I sit and watch everything happen, tears
in my eyes
There are families losing children to a
war we shouldn’t be in
From drugs and drinkin’ to sex and violence, a world full of sin
If you have time today, go outside and
look
Feed someone thats hungry, read those
Words from God’s book
We can’t keep going on like this – living
in fear
You can read it in the Bible my friend
and know the end is near
So read these words that came to me and
let God come in
There isn’t much time to change, God
will help you in the end.
Encouragement to grads
On behalf of Berlin Baptist Church and
the other churches in our community, we
want to congratulate all of our graduates!
We share your excitement and pledge to pray
for you as you face an
uncertain future.
Right now, many of
you are facing decisions
that will impact your life
forever. I would encourage you to seek godly
wisdom and trust God
with your future. He will
not let you down.
TOMMY
As a matter of fact, if
HUDDLESTON
you choose to seek God’s
direction for your life, He will make His will
known to you. His way may be different
than what you want, but it will be the best.
In Jeremiah 29:11, God makes an encouraging revelation to all who put their trust in
Him: “For I know the plans I have for you,
says the Lord, plans of peace and not of evil,
to give you a future and a hope.”
As you review the names and faces of
the graduates in this month’s paper, I’m
sure there will be a sense of pride in their
achievements. Each face represents someone’s child, grandchild, sibling, friend, student, etc.
It is hard to put into words what it feels
when a name is called and a diploma given.
The graduate is usually overwhelmed with
appreciation for all who invested in the journey. Let them know!
Whether you graduated “cum laude” or
like me, “thank you lawdy,” this community
is very proud of you and those who helped
you accomplish such a high achievement.
You have something no one can take from
you.
Receiving a diploma is not a guarantee of
fame and fortune. It is just another step in the
school of learning. Please never stop learning. If you do, you will cheat yourself and
others from the difference you can make.
Graduation is a time to celebrate your
achievement, prepare for future opportunities, and face the challenge of changing the
world. At times, the road will be rocky and
life will seem unfair, but with God’s grace
and direction you can be and accomplish
everything He has for you.
Psalm 32:8 says, “I will instruct you and
show you the way to go; with my eye on
you, I will give you counsel.”
To the graduating class of 2010, may
God bless you and may each of you finish
well the journey of life! We are counting on
you!
Congrats!
Summer reading program
will continue through July
The Nancy Bonnette Library in Wagener continues its Summer Reading program
through July 22 for children preschool
through fifth grade.
More than 100 children are expected to
register.
This year’s theme is Make a Splash @
Your Library, and features all the fun and
excitement of the world of water.
A reading medal and certificate of
achievement will be awarded to children
who complete the reading requirements
(20 books for those under 6 years and 10
books for those 6 or older).
Parents may read books to children who
have not yet learned to read.
The last day to turn in reading records
is July 22.
Children enjoyed a variety of weekly
programs during June, including a puppet
show, magician Chad Crews, and ventriloquist Steve Brogan. There will be no
programming July 1.
Nancy Bonnette Library, Wagener
Programs begin at 2 p.m. on Thursdays
• July 8 – Summer Splash – Wear
your swimsuit and come play in the
spray!
• July 15 – The “Make a Splash”
Variety Show – Be entertained with
songs, puppets, and interactive fun!
• July 22 – Ruth Patrick Science
Education Center – Creepy crawly fun
with critters!
This summer the library is extending
the fun of Summer Reading to adult
patrons 18 and older.
For each library book read during the
months of June and July, patrons can
put their names and telephone numbers
in for a drawing to win a handy tote
bag.
Each library will have one winner.
The drawing will be July 31.
The library is located at 204 Park
Street, NE, in Wagener.
Library hours are noon to 6 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
For questions about the children’s
events or regular library services, call
branch manager LeWanda Fulmer at
(803) 564-5396.
Edisto Dental finishes undefeated
Submitted photo
Pictured are, from left, standing, Brad Yon, Ashlyn Berry, Landon Hiers, Devon Vinson,
Philip Poole, Nathan Chandler, Brett Yon, Philip Poole; kneeling, Jamie Poole, Brooklyn Yon, Gaige Starnes, Gracie Starnes and Warren Wasden.
Congratulations to Edisto Dental’s
Coaches Pitch Team, they were undefeated for the 2010 season. These children
played with their heart at every game.
They were led by coaches Brad Yon and
Philip Poole. Congratulations to the players and their parents.
Seven of the 10 players will be returning to Play in the All-stars, which began
June 21.
Roosevelt ‘Belt’ Pontoo
Mr. Roosevelt Pontoo, 83, entered into
eternal rest on Saturday, May 22, 2010,
at the Medical College of
Georgia in Augusta.
Born in Aiken County in
the Salley area, he was the
son of McKimly Pontoo
Sr. and Elizabeth J. Lotta
Pontoo.
Belt was preceded in
death by his parents and
his only brother, McKimly
Pontoo
(Dollman) Pontoo Jr.
He was educated in the county public school system, and he joined and was
baptized at an early age at Smyrna Baptist
Church. After moving to Connecticut in
1951, he was an active member of Stratford
Baptist Church until returning to South
Carolina. Mr. Pontoo was employed by the
Bassick Co. for 38 years.
Roosevelt “Belt” leaves to cherish his
loving memories his loving and devoted
wife, Essie Johnson Pontoo of the home; a
son, Perlan Roosevelt (Carla) Pontoo of San
Antonio, Texas; grandson, Kei; goddaughters, Natalie Pouncy of Phoenix, Ariz., and
Marie Landy; godson, Michael Kitching of
Bridgeport, Conn.; sisters-in-law, Martha
Davis, Fannie Gunter and Anna Johnson,
all of Aiken, Rosa Johnson of Washington,
D.C., Norma Westmoreland of Charlotte,
N.C., Cora Bell Johnson of Salley, Elizabeth Pontoo of North Augusta and Deberah
Tyler of Wagener; brothers-in-law, Booker
T. Johnson of Washington, D.C., Lewis
H. Johnson of Aiken and Ronnie Tyler of
Wagener; nieces, nephews and a host of
devoted cousins and friends whose path he
crossed in his life span.
A celebration of his life will be held
Sunday, May 30, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Smyrna
Baptist Church, 1186 Smyrna Church Road,
Springfield. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery. The Pontoo family will
receive friends Saturday, May 29, from 6 to
8 p.m. at J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190
Railroad Ave. W., Wagener, or the Pontoo
home at 2126 Huron Drive, Aiken.
Annie A. Brown
May 25, 1933 – May 22, 2010
LEXINGTON — Mrs. Annie Adams
Brown passed away Saturday, May 22,
2010. She was born May 25, 1933, in Lexington County. She was the daughter of
Olden Sr. and Rosie Elma Staley Adams.
She was a nursing assistant.
She is survived by her husband, Manuel
Brown of home; three sons, Vicson and
Randolph of Leesville and Manuel Jr. of
Wagener; daughters, Vickie Jenkins, Mildred Hill and Brenda Evans, all of Lees-
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 • Wagener Monthly ■ 23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
ville, Aza Lee Davenport of Gaston and
Carolyn Hughey of Batesburg; brothers,
Tom, Wilbert and Benjamin of Leesville and
Olden Jr. of Washington, D.C.; sisters, Viola
Adams, Genera Marc and Doris Christian of
Leesville and Evelyn Adams of Batesburg;
18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents;
brothers, John Q. and Steven; and a sister,
Verlane.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
May 25, 2010, at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4751 Highway
23, Batesburg, with Elder Lance Brook
officiating. The family received friends on
Monday, May 24 at Walter Davis Chapel,
Batesburg.
J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190 Railroad Ave. W., Wagener.
Michael Green, Oneal Green Jr., Rodney and
Roosevelt Corbitt; brother, Rev. J.C. Green;
sisters, Evelyn Green, Gwendolyn (Matthew)
Staley, Bessie (James) Staley, Loretta Johnson, Lonnie
Mae (Delansney) Heyward
and Lavelle (Dode) Wise;
mother-in-law, Margaret
Brown; nieces, nephews,
and a host of devoted cousins and friends whose path
he crossed in his life span.
A celebration for his life
Green
was held Saturday, June 26,
2010, at 1 p.m. at Rosa Hill Baptist Church, 89
Little Rock Road, Wagener, with the Rev. Troy
Nipper and the Rev. J.C. Green officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190 Railroad
Ave. W., Wagener
Wanda Lee Goodman Ison Ann Acord Tisdale
July 4, 1932 – May 26, 2010
LEXINGTON — Mrs. Wanda Lee Goodman Ison, 77, entered into rest Wednesday,
May, 26, 2010.
Mrs. Ison is survived by her children,
Karen (Franklin) Sites of Lexington, Ronnie (Linda) Goodman of West Liberty, Ky.,
and Johnny (Angie) Riggs of Owensville,
Ky.; grandchildren, Laura (Hewie) Disher,
Jamie (Josh) Tetreault, Buffy (Adam) Kidd,
Susan Goodman, Nickey (T.J.) Ching and
Johnathan Riggs; great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Skyler and Madison Disher, Jacob and
Jonathan Tetreault, Austin and Devin Kidd,
Dylan and Chase Hunley and Savannah
Ching. Mrs. Ison was the daughter of the
late Charles and Ina Moore Goodman and
was also predeceased by husband Crumel
Ison, grandson Timothy Riggs, and sister
Betty Jean Goodman.
Funeral service was held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 29 in the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home, 163 Main St. South,
Wagener, 564-5333, with Bishop Bruce Fox
officiating. Graveside services were held
Monday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. in the Moore
Cemetery, Morehead, Ky.
Oneal ‘Sonny’ Green Sr.
April 8, 1946 – June 22, 2010
Oneal “Sonny” Green Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Aiken
Regional Medical Centers. Born in Aiken
County on April 8, 1946, he was the son of
Chester and Victoria Moore Green. He was
educated in the county public school system
and joined Rosa Hill Baptist Church. He was
a truck driver.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his loving and devoted wife Cynthia
Brown Green; daughters, Sondra (Andre)
Miller, Sovonia and Sonya Green; sons,
May 7, 1942 – June 19, 2010
WAGENER — Mrs. Isola Ann Acord
Tisdale, on Saturday, June 19, 2010, went to
heaven to be with her loving parents, Ezra
and Ada Lee Cook Acord, and Robert and
Audrey Tisdale. She has also joined siblings,
Jack, Delano, Benny, Susie, Gail, Billy and
David.
Mrs. Ann cherished her beloved husband
of 40 years, best friend, soul mate, milk to
her cereal, pea to her carrot and icing to her
cake – Donald James Tisdale. “Ann” was
the loving mother of Rick, Kim, Jimboand
Robin, and their spouses, Beth, Ron, Dana
and Mack; grandmother of Melody, Summer,
Brittany, Alexis, Ashley, Kristen, Ali, Aaron,
Donald and Elisa, Cody, Crystal, Hailey, Bailey, Trey and Heather; and great-grandmother
of Brianna and Brenna. She is the sister of
Ezra “Tiny” and Bobby and sister-in-law of
Roberta.
The funeral service will be Wednesday,
June 23 at 11 am in the Salley Baptist Church
with the Rev. Phillip Proveaux officiating.
Committal services will be in Tisdale Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Tisdale Memorial Gardens for garden beautification at 785
South Dixie Road, Wagener, SC 29164.
Norman Leroy Snow
June 12, 1924 – June 24, 2010
WAGENER — Mr. Norman Leroy Snow,
86, entered into rest Thursday, June 24, 2010.
Mr. Snow was born in Montpelier, Ohio, the
son of the late Edgar Elwood and Vera Airabelle Worthington Snow. He was the widow
of Mary Carolyn Lyman Snow, and was also
predeceased by three brothers and one sister.
Mr. Snow is survived by his children and
their spouses, Carol and Henry Whitley of
Wagener, Tracey and Ace Pengelly of Battle
Creek, Mich., Sue and Tom Wagner of Bronson, Mich., and Norman Edward and Bobbie Snow of Coldwater, Mich. He had nine
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Snow was a World War II veteran of
the U.S. Navy. He worked for the post office
and coached Little League Baseball for many
years.
A graveside service will be Oak Grove
Cemetery in Coldwater, Mich.
Thelma W. Stancil
May 5, 1923 – June 24, 2010
WAGENER — Mrs. Thelma Lenora Warner Stancil, 87, entered into rest Thursday,
June 24, 2010.
Mrs. Stancil is survived by her daughter
and son-in-law, Dorothy
“Dottie” and Jody McDaniel; daughter-in-law, Rose
Stancil; grandchildren,
Kimberly Elizabeth and
Jerry Glenn Smith Jr.,
Colie Jacob Stancil and
Jamie-Leigh Stancil; and
great-grandchildren, Noah
Riley Smith and Aidan
Stancil
Blake Smith. She was the
widow of Buren Pinkney Stancil and was
preceded in death by her son, Joe, and parents, Colie and Mary Elizabeth Kleckley
Warner.
The funeral service was held Monday,
June 28 at 10 am in the Seivern Baptist
Church with the Rev. Milford Oswald officiating. A graveside service was held at
4 p.m. in the Broad River Baptist Church
Cemetery, Eastanolle, Ga. Pallbearers
were Kenneth Chew, Mike Jennings, Jody
McDaniel, Donald Shumpert, Jerry Smith
and Colie Stancil.
Margarete G. Brogan
June 9, 1924 – June 27, 2010
COLUMBIA — Mrs. Margarete G. Brogan, 86, entered into rest Sunday, June 27,
2010.
Mrs. Brogan was born in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of the late Karl and
Lina Grosse. She came to America in 1955
and worked as a private duty nurse all her
life. She is survived by her children, Heidi
(Doug) Chavious of Gaston, Marie Jennings
of Connecticut, and Jim (Theresa) Brogan
Jr. of Summerville; five grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren, three sisters and one
brother-in-law.
A memorial service will be Wednesday,
June 30 at 2 p.m. in the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home with Pastor
Roger Hunnicutt officiating. The family will
receive friends following the service. In lieu
of flowers, send memorials to a charity of
your choice.
24 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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