Richardson-Frick appointed to Orangeburg church

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Richardson-Frick appointed to Orangeburg church
By CHARLIE TYLER
WUMC Lay Leader
After faithfully serving the congregation of Wagener
UMC and the Wagener community for the past six years,
Rev. Kristen R. Richardson-Frick has been appointed to
St. Paul’s UMC in Orangeburg. Her new appointment
will officially be announced and approved at the S.C.
United Methodist Annual Conference in Florence during
the first week of June. Her duties as the new pastor of St.
Paul’s will begin on Sunday, June 22.
Rev. Kristen’s first full-time ministerial appointment,
after completing a Master of Divinity degree from
Duke Divinity School in May of 2001, was at Grace
UMC in North Augusta serving as associate pastor. Her
ministerial designation at the time of her appointment
to Grace UMC was that of a commissioned minister or
probationary elder. At that time, the probationary period was three years under appointment before becoming
eligible to be ordained. The probationary period has
since been changed to two years. In June of 2002, she
was appointed to Wagener UMC. This was her first
appointment as senior or solo pastor.
Rev. Kristen Richardson-Frick writes a good-bye
letter to the readers of Wagener Monthly. | page 30
When God turned the page of the book containing
the history of Wagener UMC long before June of 2002,
the name Kristen R. Richardson(-Frick) was already
recorded on the page entitled “June 2002 through June
2008.” Since that point in time, Wagener UMC, one of
the oldest organized churches in the Wagener area dating
back to the late 1800s, has added much to its already rich
spiritual heritage. Over the past six years, Rev. Kristen,
the first female and longest serving pastor of Wagener
UMC, has opened the minds and hearts of the congregation of WUMC and many members of Wagener and the
surrounding communities through her strong faith in
God and her commitment to serving others in His name.
On April 24, 2003, almost one year after moving to
Wagener, Rev. Kristen married John Frick. John is a
very talented musician and accomplished woodworker.
In June of 2004, Wagener UMC and Swansea UMC
Please see RICHARDSON-FRICK, page 31
Metal detector finds man’s missing ’67 WHS class ring
By RON HALL
Contributor
On April 22 I took my grandson to his
piano lessons. I asked if I could do some
metal detecting in the yard to look for coins.
The first swing of the detector next to the
walk into the front door gave me a good
reading. I dug down about three inches and
out popped a Wagener High School class
ring from 1967. The ring looked really good
but was dirty. I also found a few pennies,
a nickel and a dime during the 30-minute
piano class.
When I got home I used some soap,
water and a toothbrush and cleaned the
ring. It looked really great after cleaning. I
decided that I would try to find the owner
and return the ring if I could find him/her.
On the inside of class ring were the initials
CSJ. Now, how was I going to find out who
had lost it? I remembered that my mailman
was close to my age so I went to his house
to see if he had a yearbook from Wagener
High School for 1967. I was lucky he had
one. I began to look through the senior class
pictures. There I found a person with the
correct initials. It was C. Steve Jeffcoat.
My mailman said that he knew Steve and
that they had moved to West Columbia. He
told me that Steve had married the girl that
had lived in the house where I had found
the ring in the yard. I knew that I was on the
Submitted photos
Please see RING, page 30
Ron Hall returns class ring to Steve Jeffcoat.
2 ■ Wagener Monthly • Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Going to the picture show was always an adventure
Memories
Memories are precious. Memories are
something that cannot be taken away from
you. Memories bring you great comfort and
joy. Memories can sustain you through difficult times. Memories allow you to remember
from where you came and look forward to
where you are going. Memories are God’s
gift from the past for the future.
Going to the Picture Show
The other night my son Tyler, my husband
Garry, and I were watching television. After
the news program ended, Tyler changed
the channel to a movie. I had walked into
the kitchen, but as the music at the opening
of the movie began to play, I heard Garry
ask Tyler if the movie was Star Wars. Tyler
told him no; it is Super Man. Some ten or
fifteen minutes later, I had finished up in
the kitchen, folded clothes, and was proceeding to the bedroom area of our home.
As I passed by the television set, I asked
Tyler what year was Superman released. He
pressed the menu key, which not only told
us, 1978, but also who starred in the movie
and a brief summary. I then commented that
I remember when the movie first came out,
it was around Christmas time 1978 that I
took Tyler and Elliott and Kenny Fogle to
Columbia to Dutch Square to see the movie.
Myra and Howard, the Fogle brothers’ parents, went in the opposite direction to finish
up Santa Claus.
As usual, my mind began to wander to
that day so many years ago. I remember that
Howard gave Kenny and Elliott each $20.00
to spend. (That would be like giving them
$50.00 each in today’s economy.) Before the
movie we did a little shopping in the mall; I
remember buying my first “not.” My mama
is the originator of the “not.” Several years
ago I was showing Mama a gaudy ring that
I had just purchased,
and she had the audacity
to ask me if it was real
or not, and I said it was
not. Ever since then she
always asks “is that a
“not” or not. Elliott gave
me the devil all that day
and for months after for
spending money on a
“not.” After shopping we
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then had lunch at MorriYOUNG
son’s Cafeteria. All three
boys have always been big eaters (even to
this day) and would much rather eat a good
meal than eat a bunch of junk food. I recall
Elliott eating every thing on his plate and all
the leftovers on everyone else’s plate. Pointing his fork at food he would ask each one of
us in turn, “are you going to eat that?” and if
we said “no,” then he would stab it with his
fork and into his mouth it would fly.
We finally made it to the theater which at
that time was housed in a separate building
from the mall. Of course there were all kinds
of Super Man memorabilia to be purchased.
Elliott and I were in line to get popcorn
and drinks; Tyler and Kenny were running
around like two wild boys looking at all
the Super Man items. Kenny came dashing
toward me and Elliott and told Elliott to give
him some money to buy some Kryptonite;
Elliott emphatically replied, “No, you are
not buying anything that you can’t eat!”
After the movie, we returned to Wagener
and I took the Fogle boys home. As we
were going in the door, Howard began bombarding us with questions about our excursion. We all began to tell him and Myra
about every thing we did. Elliott especially
enjoyed telling them about my ring!
Another movie trip involved all of the
Youngs and the Fogles. I remember that
it was a Friday in May, but I don’t recall
the year. However, as usual, our first stop
was at a restaurant; this time it was Red
Lobster. We told the waiter that we need
to get our order quickly for we were going
to see Smokey and the Bandit. Our waiter
obliged us, and we hurriedly made it to the
movie…I was driving! Smokey and the
Bandit had not yet started; however, the theater was dark since coming attractions were
being shown. Of course, I got tickled as we
opened the doors. It was dark as pitch and
all of the seats were filled except down at
the very front, so here we go trooping down
the aisle to the front. We finally found seats
for all of us but not together. After the movie
ended, Howard was the first one to stand up.
He complained all the way up the aisle, all
the way home, and for two or three weeks
later that he had a crick in his neck from
having to practically lie down to watch the
movie. As Howard often said that excursion
was two trips for him…his first and his last.
One thing is for sure, we never fooled him
to go to the movies again.
When Tyler was about ten, Mama, Tyler,
and I went to Columbia to do some shopping. I told Mama that if we had time, that
I would like to take Tyler to see the movie
E.T. I told her that it was about a creature
from another planet, but that it was not
scary and that it was geared to children.
With all of our shopping behind us and our
stomachs full from lunch, we made it to the
movie. The theater was filled with children
and many adults too, however, we had no
trouble in finding good seats about mid way
the theater. The movie had been in progress
about 30 or 40 minutes, and Mama whispered to me, “I thought you said that this
movie was about a preacher from another
planet. And I have been waiting for the
preacher to appear.” When she said that, I
started laughing, then Mama started laughing, and the more we tried not to laugh, the
more we laughed. Tyler was captivated with
watching E. T., however, he was also highly
embarrassed, for he began begging; “Mama,
you and Grandma stop laughing; everyone
is looking at you!” (I wish that I had a dime
for every time when Tyler was young that he
asked me to stop laughing, “because everyone is looking at you.”) Mama and I finally
got control of ourselves and did not laugh
again until the movie was over. To this day
we still laugh about the “little preacher from
another planet.”
In 1978, when we went to see Superman,
Tyler would have been six years old, Kenny
would have been almost eleven, and Elliott
would have been fourteen. Elliott and Kenny
both have sons of their own now. And Tyler
no longer begs me to stop laughing, for most
of the time I am laughing at or with him for
some crazy thing that he has said or done.
Our movie trips are now far less than they
once were… with the introduction of first
the VCR, now the DVD, and other technology that I know little if nothing about,
watching a movie is as simple as picking up
your universal remote control, pressing the
correct buttons, and relaxing in the comfort
of your own home.
As with many remembered times, it is not
necessarily the occasion but the people that
shared it with you. Memories are truly precious and so much more so when they are
shared with those you love.
Photo by Chris Fraser
Mike’s Ryukyu Kempo
Karate and Kobudo
competed in Beach
Battle XIX on April
26 in Myrtle Beach.
Bringing home seven
first-place ribbons,
seven second-place
ribbons and three
third-place ribbons in
Forms, Weapons and
Sparring. Pictured,
from left, front row,
are Jacob Yon, Tyler
Frechette, Hank Poole
and Atticus Nusbaum.
Back row: Joshua
Yon, Tom Fraser, Renshi Mike Tinsley and
Shane Poole.
Submitted photo
This photo is the 1940 graduating class of Wagener High School, standing on
the front steps of Wagener First Baptist Church. If you recognize anyone in
the photo, call LeMyra Young at (803) 564-5588.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 • Wagener Monthly ■ 3
TOWN OF WAGENER NEWS
we are seeing fewer pit bulls and other dogs
around town tethered to heavy tractor chains
and similar restraints. Recently, law enforcement officials and the Attorney Generals
office announced a statewide “hotline” as
their latest weapon against dog fighting and
animal cruelty. The telephone number is 1888-CRIME-SC (1-888-274-6372), and the
message is “if you see something, say something,” Attorney General Henry McMaster
said.
Callers can remain anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward. Anyone providing information leading to the arrest and
conviction in an animal fighting case can
receive a reward of up to $5000 from the
Humane Society of the United States and
distributed by Crimestoppers. Dog fighting
comes now with some very severe penalties,
one person having received a sentence of 40
years in prison after pleading guilty.
As always, if you have a concern, comment, or suggestions please let us know at
Town Hall. We encourage citizens to attend
the monthly Town Council meetings held at
7 p.m., the first Monday of each month at
Town Hall.
Disabled Veterans
honor local resident
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary held their 58th Annual State Convention on May 15-19 in Columbia.
Local resident Janet Gentry DeSantis is
the Commander of Unit 43 of Aiken. She
was re-elected for her sixth term of office
last month.
Unit 43 walked away with five Best in
State Awards this year in Community Service, Americanism, VA Hospital Service,
Junior Activities (ages 0-17), and the Mae
Holmes Award, which is a combination of
overall service to Disabled Veterans and
their families.
Commander DeSantis said she was surprised on Friday at the annual Forget-MeNot Luncheon to discover that she had
been chosen as the 2008 S.C. Member of
the Year. Janie Eubanks-Moore of Aiken
had nominated her for this award.
The DAV Auxiliary continues to serve
CSRA veterans and their families. They
clip and collect coupons to send overseas
to military bases to help deployed troops
and their families save on the necessary
food and supplies that they need. Unit 43
also mails care packages each month to
local S.C. heroes currently serving in Iraq
and Afghanistan.
Unit 43 holds a monthly indoor yard
sale on the first Saturday of each month
through November. The next yard sale
Janet Gentry DeSantis
is scheduled for June 7 from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the blue building with the bingo
sign on Highway 1 in Aiken near the
airport. They are also hosting its annual
book sale on June 21 from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. there are currently approximately
2,000 books (hardcover, paperback,
children’s, history, novels, cookbooks,
etc). The book sale will also carry records
(LPs), CDs, VHS tapes, DVDs, cassettes,
jigsaw puzzles, etc. Please mark your
calendar on these two dates. For more
information or to ask how you can help,
call Janet at (803) 564-5971.
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smile can lighten up even the worst of days. Unfortunately, a lessthan-stellar smile filled with yellow teeth or swollen gums is sometimes can be even more memorable than a mouthful of pearly whites,
and a source of embarrassment.
Infrequent visits to the dentist can contribute to poor
oral health. Part of the problem a person’s fear of the
dentist - a widespread phobia.
However, much of the stress of
dental visits can be alleviated if
dental care at home reduces the
need for picking and drilling by
a dentist. Follow these easy suggestions for taking care of your teeth
throughout the year.
Follow the routine. Part of what makes so many people fearful of the
dentist’s chair when they arrive for a checkup is that they know they
haven’t followed his advice since the previous visit. By establishing
a good daily routine, you can rest assured your dentist will be smiling
the next time he takes a look at your smile.
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The new pavilion is taking shape and
it is going to be as large if not larger than
the old one. Many folks, including myself,
were a bit skeptical after
the first concrete was
poured but now its filling the area and looking
good. Work on the other
park areas is progressing well, and as usual
we all look forward to
the finished product.
We were fortunate to
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have representatives of
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the Aiken County SPCA
attend our May Town Council meeting, and
they brought some good information. The
Aiken County Council has approved a spay
and neuter voucher program for low income
households, which means the County and
SPCA have eliminated expense as an excuse
for not sterilizing your pet. This is one
proven solution to curtail the mass killing of
unwanted pets. For more information, call
the SPCA at (803) 648-6863, or visit www.
aikenspca.org.
Also, thanks to our police department,
BUSBEE ELEM. NEWS
Summer reading
One of the great things to do over the
summer is to sit out side under a shade tree
and read a good book. Busbee Elementary
wants to help our student have this opportunity. We are providing every rising firstthrough fifth-grade student with a book to
read over the summer break. Students will
be given a choice of one out of six titles
to read. With the book, an activity guide
will also be given. This guide will be full
of activities for the student to do over the
summer to keep their reading and study
skills fresh. The completed activities will be
turned into the student’s 2008-09 teacher for
credit. The books will also be collected at
that time. We feel this is a wonderful opportunity for our students to improve the most
important skill they can learn: how to read!
Summer tips to keep
you and your family safe
Submitted photos
Ms. Emerling’s class as the self-contained first-place winner.
School summer hours
Summer office hours for Busbee Elementary will be different than during the school
year. The office will be open from 8 a.m.
until 5:30 p.m. These hours will be on Monday through Thursday. The school building
will be closed on Fridays. Feel free to call
the office if you have any question.
Operation Rudolph
Thank you to all who helped the PTO this
year by helping us gain Campbell’s Labels for
Education Bonus points. Your participation in
the Operation Rudolph project allowed us to
send toothpaste, dental floss, bar soap, hand
sanitizer, deodorant, batteries, shampoo and
conditioner to our Marines serving overseas.
A special thank you goes out to our teachers
and support staff that took the time out of
their busy schedules to gather 156 energy/
breakfast/snack bars. Also, a thank you shout
out goes to Ms. Wooten’s first grade class for
the artwork they sent.
The PTO appreciates you working togeth-
Ms. C. Poole’s class as the 4K-5th grade winner.
er to provide better education for our students by
teaching them life lessons.
April Adcock, a fifthgrade student in Ms.
Emerling’s class, delivers boxes to Operation
Rudolph pick up location.
According to the Consumer Products Safety
Commission, while summer can mean more fun, it
also means more trips to the emergency room for
many Americans. Here are some of the Commission’s summer safety tips:
Always wear a helmet and other safety gear
when biking, skating, and skateboarding, and
also when riding scooters, all-terrain vehicles, and
horses. Studies have shown that bicycle helmets
reduce the risk of injury by 85 percent.
Prevent swimming pool tragedies by placing
barriers completely around your pool to prevent
access. Use door and pool alarms. Closely supervise your child when he or she is around or in
your pool.
Never bring a charcoal grill indoors. Burning
charcoal produces carbon monoxide, which can
be deadly.
When cooking out on a gas grill, check the
air tubes to ensure there are no blockages from
insects, spiders, or food grease. Check hoses
to make sure they are in good shape. Check for
cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks. Make sure
there are no sharp bends in the tubes. If you
detect a leak, immediately turn off the gas and do
not attempt to light the grill until it has been fixed.
Make sure your playground area is safe. Most
playground accidents are from falls, so make
sure the surface is soft; use at least nine inches
of wood chips or mulch. Concrete, asphalt, or
packed dirt surfaces are too hard and can cause
injury.
Allow only one person at a time on a trampoline. Do not allow somersaults. Use a shockabsorbing pad to cover the springs, and place the
trampoline away from structures and other play
areas. Children under 6 years old should not be
allowed to use a full-size trampoline.
Warn children not to allow a game of hide-nseek to become deadly. Make sure they cannot
get into any old cedar chests, latch-type freezers
or refrigerators, iceboxes in campers, clothes
dyers, or picnic coolers. Childproof all old appliances and warn children not to play inside them.
Install window guards to prevent children from
falling out of open windows, or install window
stops that permit windows to open no more than
four inches. Keep furniture away from windows to
discourage children from climbing near them.
If you’re mowing your lawn and children enter
the area, turn the mower off. If your lawn slopes
and you’re mowing with a push mower, mow
across the slope, never up and down. With a
riding mower, drive up and down the slope, not
across. Never carry children on a riding mower.
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Meet Mike Miller
A New Choice for
SC House District 96
I ask for your
vote June 10th
Mike with niece Kyra holding a couple of their rescue pups.
In my service as a Wagener Town Councilman for the past 5 years, I had begun to appreciate the services provided by our representatives on both the state and federal levels. Unfortunately, I think our representation on the state level has been less than optimal
for the past two years.
I would like to return a high level of accessibility and visibility to District 96, which our constituents have been missing. This area is
composed mostly of the small towns and unincorporated rural areas of Lexington and Aiken Counties, which are often overlooked. We
Why Should I Vote?
If you don’t vote, then you should have no reason to be unhappy, or complain about your
representation, services to your district, or any other aspect of your government. If you do
vote, you should vote for a Representative who will do just that, represent you, be present and accessible to you. One that will know and understand your needs and be available,
ready, and willing to hear and act on your behalf.
“I would like to return a high level of accessibility and visibility to District 96, which our
constituents have been missing” Miller stated. “This area is composed mostly of the small
towns and rural areas of Lexington and Aiken Counties, which are often overlooked. We
need a strong, aggressive voice in the State House to see that our people are heard, and
their needs and concerns are addressed. “
Former S.C House Rep. Ken Clark states, “I have known Mike Miller for about six years;
he is an outstanding candidate to represent House District 96.
“He is educated, hard working and has an excellent reputation as an upstanding, involved
citizen with a strong work ethic and sound Christian morals and values. His involvement in
community activities and his service on the Wagener Town Council prepare him well for the
role. District 96 needs a Representative who is active and involved in the District’s business.
Clark went on to state, “There are many issues that need attention and need to be worked
on and improved in the small rural towns and unincorporated areas that make up District 96.
Unfortunately, that is not currently the case. Since leaving that position, I have been asked
many times, ‘Who is this guy Kit Spires and how come we never see him anywhere?”
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Why Should I Vote, and Why Should I Vote for Mike Miller
to Represent our District 96 in the June 10 Primary?
Miller’s passion is farming –The Miller family have lived and
farmed in our community for over 150 years.
PO Box 142, Wagener, SC 29164 • 803-564-6223 • millerforhouse96@aol.com
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Electric co-ops urge Peanut Party will be
members to ‘Do the held July 26, Aug. 7-9
Light Switch’ today
number one measure cooperative members could take to curb energy use was to
replace standard lighting with energy efficient lighting.
CFLs are also good for the environment.
Because they use less energy, CFLs lessen
the amount of greenhouse gases released
into the atmosphere. One bulb will prevent
more than 450 lbs. of greenhouse gas emissions over its lifetime, the equivalent of
keeping nearly 200 pounds of coal from
being burned.
CFLs do contain a small amount of
mercury sealed within the glass tubing – an
average of 5 milligrams, which is roughly
equal to an amount that would cover the tip
of a ball-point pen. No mercury is released
when the bulbs are intact or in use. By
comparison, older thermometers contain
about 500 milligrams of mercury. It would
take 100 CFLs to equal that amount. Mercury is an essential component of CFLs and
is what allows the bulb to be an efficient
light source. Many manufacturers have
taken significant steps to reduce mercury
used in their fluorescent lighting products.
Ironically, CFLs present an opportunity
to reduce the amount of mercury that enters
the air, where it most affects our health.
The highest source of mercury comes from
burning fossil fuels to produce electricity. A
power plant will emit more mercury to produce the electricity to run an incandescent
bulb than to run a CFL for the same time.
“By distributing CFLs to our members,
we’re empowering them to be part of the
solution to challenges such as climate
change and rising energy prices,” said
Stooksbury. “Together, we can make a difference.”
Aiken Electric will have recycling stations in their lobbies for used CFL bulbs.
For more information on the new program,
visit www.DoTheLightSwitch.com.
Aiken Electric, a Touchstone Energy
Cooperative, is a customer-owned, nonprofit electric utility currently serving more
than 44,000 customers in a nine county area
in South Carolina.
day event back then. This year the festival
begins Saturday, July 26 with the S.C.
Peanut Princess Pageant. On Thursday,
Aug. 7 there will be a Pelion Idol Contest
in the Pelion High School auditorium. For
more information on these two events, email senlow@scpeanutparty.com.
On Friday, Aug. 8 the peanuts are
blessed and the Peanut Party officially
begins and continues through Saturday,
Aug. 9. The Invitational Parade starts
Saturday at 10 a.m. at the corner of Maple
Street and Highway 302. For more information, e-mail ssprenne@scpeanutparty.
com.
Up to 130 bushels of peanuts are boiled
in huge pots near the community center
beginning the afternoon prior to the party
and throughout the night by the Pelion
Ruritan club members and their families.
The Pelion Ruritan club celebrated its 60th
year of community service to the Pelion
community on May 27.
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Aiken Electric Cooperative wants its
members to save energy, save money and
help save the planet. That’s why the cooperative has joined with the state’s 19 electric
cooperatives in a multiyear campaign to
place 7 million energy efficient compact
fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) in the home
of every cooperative member in the state.
Beginning this month and continuing
through the end of June, each household
served by Aiken Electric Cooperative will
receive two free CFLs in the mail as part
of a new “Do the Light Switch” program.
Aiken Electric Cooperative also will give
out a free CFL to each member who registers at its annual meeting this year. In this
first year of the program, 1.2 million CFLs
are expected to be distributed statewide.
“We’re giving our members an opportunity to do something about their power
bill,” said Gary Stooksbury, CEO of Aiken
Electric Cooperative. “By helping them
reduce their energy use we can lower the
cost of generating energy and pass those
savings on to our members.”
One 60-watt equivalent CFL will save an
average of $30 over its lifetime. Switching
to CFLs in your home’s most used light fixtures will save you even more money. And
those bulbs will last six to 10 times longer
than a standard incandescent bulb.
The reason CFLs save money is because
they use a lot less energy than ordinary
bulbs, about 75 percent less. If every household in South Carolina changed just one
ordinary bulb to a CFL, we’d save up to 83
million kilowatt-hours of electricity each
year. That’s enough energy to light all of the
homes in Columbia for a year.
Saving energy is important to Aiken
Electric Cooperative. Demand for electricity is growing as our state’s population
increases. Without new power generation
in the state, that demand could soon exceed
supply, creating rolling black outs or brown
outs. One of the answers to that potential
problem is to encourage conservation. A
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Electric Cooperative revealed that the
This year Palmetto Amusements brings
new rides including a ferris wheel, a glass
fun house, and a spin-master ride to the
annual Peanut Party. Make sure you come
listen to Friday evening’s entertainment
featuring Mattie Phifer’s first appearance
in Pelion on stage No. 1. On Saturday the
barbershop group, The Mainstreet Harmonizers, will perform and on Saturday
evening Steel Justice returns. There is
something for everyone – a craft show,
concessions and souvenirs, parade, library
book sale, cooking contest, softball tournament, tractor show, a homegrown Idol
competition and, of course, peanuts!
Gov. Mark Sanford, on May 1, 2006,
officially signed into law, H.4585 making
the boiled peanut South Carolina’s official
state snack food.
However, the South Carolina Peanut
Party has been going nuts over boiled peanuts for 27 years. The Peanut Party began
on Aug. 28, 1982. The festival was a one-
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Eight Belles’ death
affects many locals
By CHERYL DESROSIERS
Contributor and owner of Outaways Cafe
Eight Belles trained with Legacy
Stables for only two and a half months but
my daughter, Kristi, remembers her vividly. “She was so sweet. I used to hold her
head in my hands and she was so mushy!”
As an exercise rider, Kristi was one of the
fortunate ones to have ridden Eight Belles.
It was the night of the 134th Kentucky
Derby and there was much excitement
at Outaways Café. With the help of John
Little, we somehow managed to hook up
an old Motorola television, complete with
rabbit ears. John spent an hour trying to get
a clear picture for us by the start of the race
at 6:05 p.m. John and Sally hadn’t planned
on watching the race but with all the excitement, they decided to stay. Sally became
hooked once she saw all the beautiful horses prancing toward the starting gate.
Kristi does not like watching the races
with me. I have no control whatsoever
over my emotions during a race. I scream,
jump up and down and I hug (a lot). My
emotions were certainly contagious as
we watched Eight Belles show the world
what she was truly made of. Imagine
being the only filly running against 19
guys and coming in second place! Our
phones began ringing off the hook. Calls
were coming in from everywhere!
The euphoria soon vanished as Kristi
received news that Eight Belles was down
on the track. Before we could digest
what was happening, Eight Belles was
euthanized. We were in shock. The mood
quickly shifted from loud celebration to
quiet sadness and utter disbelief. Kristi
went back to the kitchen to cook and the
rest of us went about our usual business,
hoping to block out the horror of the
evening’s event.
Within the hour, Garry Young came into
the restaurant. I could barely speak. Garry
Pictures of Kristi riding Eight Belles
hangs in Outaways Cafe.
handed me a cutting from a Magnolia
bush taken from his yard as I said, “We
are all really upset.” Garry responded,
“We are also upset. I cut this for you to
put in water. This branch has new growth
and represents rebirth.” Garry understood.
Pictures of Kristi riding Eight Belles
are hanging on our restaurant wall above
a poem entitled “A Dream of Dreams
– A Tribute to Eight Belles” (author
unknown). Although the poem is too
lengthy to publish here, the last two verses
say it all:
I was so bold, so brilliant, so wildly blessed,
I ran with the wind, I ran with the best,
Deep in my heart, I knew somehow I had won,
And as I fell to my knees, I looked towards
the setting sun.
It was shining so brightly on my piece of
track,
I smiled so warmly, as I laid my head back,
The price was so high, and it was my turn
to pay,
And even if I’d known, I would of raced
today, anyway.
I went home and gave our horses extra
carrots and extra kisses.
COURTNEY CENTER’S PLANTS
Photo by Carolyn Rushton
The Courtney Center would like to thank agriculture teacher Allen Williams at Wagener-Salley High
School and his greenhouse students. Not only did
they again grow lots of gorgeous plants and hanging baskets this year, but they again gave us our
pick of what we wanted and after a little digging
and watering they now have a bed of their own.
True patriotism, Cherokee
pride come from ancestors
By JIM WEST
Columnist
I have had in my possession, over the past
several months, one of the most amazing family history books – one that was loaned to me
by a trusting friend, Mary Lybrand. As most
of you know, Mary was the manager of the
Security Federal Bank, in Wagener, until her
retirement, several years ago.
The book is a history of the Cherokee
Indian Nation, with particular reference to the
movement of the Cherokee Nation from North
Carolina, Tennessee and upstate South Carolina to Oklahoma, i.e. The Trail of Tears, the
settlement there and the family history over
the past 150 years. Mary’s great-great-great
grandmother was full-blooded Cherokee.
I returned Mary’s book on May 15 and we
had a brief conversation about the book and
her family and the Cherokee Nation.
I have often thought about my own history,
with family and relatives involved in the Civil
War, World War I, my dad serving in North
Africa and Italy during World War II, my
own involvement in the Vietnam Conflict and
my son’s service in Somalia, Iraq and other
areas, with the United States Marine Corps.
However, as I handed the family history book
described above back to Mary and discussed
a few items with her, I suddenly felt that as I
look into Mary’s face and eyes I was actually
talking to her ancestors.
I heard the story of how proud Mary’s
mother was of her family history, and of her
great determination to write it all down for
future generations. What I really came to realize was that Mary and her family are more
patriotic toward the United States of America
than I could ever be! Her family was already
here when mine sailed across the Atlantic a
century later! The personal pride and respect
for the land and the environment was already
here and working everyday, when my ancestors arrived.
Ah, the true spirit of Memorial Day! We
are what we stand up for in our lives everyday. Are we honest, trustworthy, loyal to one
another, and forever trying to improve our
country, by voicing our concerns and voting
in the various elections? If you are concerned
about America, then follow our ancestors’
leadership, and vote your choice in the next
general election. Please honor and respect
your ancestors by expressing your opinions
and voting when you have the opportunity.
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These men and women are away from their families, their homes and their familiar surroundings and spending
every day in strange lands, where people speak unfamiliar languages.
These men and women are risking their lives, to ensure your freedom to do as you wish everyday.
Please honor their dedication to you, by acquainting yourself with the many candidates running for public office.
Support the many men and women who are already supporting you, by going to the polls and VOTING, when you
have the opportunity!
Please show your own patriotism and your support for all our American troops by VOTING when you have the opportunity.
Please take advantage of your privilege to vote, and you WILL make a difference in your community!
This ad is dedicated to the “spirit” of Susannah Young Deer
Hendricks, a full-blooded Cherokee, who made the trip
from North Georgia and North Carolina to the Oklahoma
territory, on the Trail of Tears. Her great-great-great grand
daughters are Mary Lybrand and the late Kay Young
of Wagener, S.C. who truly make a difference in our
community 150 years later.
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A.L. CORBETT MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS A LETTER FROM ALC PRINCIPAL BASS
Submitted photos
Integrated art grant
Carmen Holley, ALCMS art teacher,
received a grant for integrating art into
the curriculum and for infusing technology. She is working with her students
on the history of the Wagener area and
surrounding communities to complete a
mural that is scheduled for the cafeteria
wall. To begin the research, she took
the students on a walking field trip to
the Wagener Museum. Bill Bodie, Al
Jeffcoat, Maradell Ray and Mozelle
Darmondy were gracious hosts for the
students and their chaperones.
In the effort of acquiring an appreciation for our town, art students will
research the history of Wagener and
surrounding communities, represent the
historical facts visually, and create minimurals.
The students and chaperones walked
from school to the Wagener Museum
in town and saw artifacts of our ancestors, watched a movie about our town’s
heritage and heard stories told by Bodie.
The best part of the trip for many of my
students is that their parent or another
family member attended the trip, too.
South Carolina Arts Assessment
Program Piloted at A.L. Corbett
The music and art students at A.L.
Corbett Middle School have been
involved in an assessment test for
the state department. The test called
SCAAP, South Carolina Arts Assessment Program, is a collaborative effort
among the South Carolina State Department of Education, the University of
South Carolina, and South Carolina arts
educators. The purpose of SCAAP is to
develop four separate arts assessments
aligned to the South Carolina Visual and
Performing Arts Curriculum Standards
2003. With the SCAAP assessments, arts
educators and school district personnel
can authentically measure and evaluate
their students’ arts achievement. Moreover, because the SCAAP assessments
are based on statewide curriculum standards, the assessment has the potential
to unify instructional objectives in arts
classrooms throughout the state and
serve as a model for other states interested in measuring student achievement
in the arts and improving arts education.
A.L. Corbett Middle School was proud
and privileged to be a part of the pilot
testing for the state. Pictured below are
students taking the computer-based portion of the music test.
Principal’s Annual Picnic
Students enjoyed the Principal’s
Annual Picnic that is planned each
spring to honor good character. More
than 100 students had the opportunity
to have lunch with the principal at Cres-
Dear ALCMS Families and Friends:
During the summer months many
students have the opportunity to visit
the library to check
out books and
access information
through the computer.
Research supports
the notion that reading is fundamental
to success in school.
A reading list has
been provided to all
DEBORAH
students in the middle
BASS
school. The expectation is that at least one of the books will
be read prior to returning to school Aug.
18. I hope that all parents make certain
their students have library cards to access
reading materials.
I recently finished a book, Gifted
Hands, by Ben Carson, a professor and
director of pediatric neurosurgery at
Johns Hopkins. In addition to his faith,
he writes that reading was the key to his
success. He gives credit to the persistence
of his mother who decided that she was
not going to allow him to fail as a young
student. After his study habits were
developed, his success became inevitable.
He gives example after example of how
reading opened doors of opportunity, as
well as opened his mind to more learning
experiences.
cent Cities Park and were presented with a
school bag. They were an example of what
is right with our youth. Thanks for the sup-
Nothing can take the place of a persistent parent. If a parent is unable to persuade and persist for a student to become
successful in school, perhaps there is a
community member or other family member willing to take on this responsibility.
The middle school years can become
very difficult for students because they
experience so many changes. They need
the stabilizing hand of an adult who
wants to see them succeed. Students need
the benefits of the experience of older
adults.
As we conclude another wonderful
year of growth and opportunity at A.L.
Corbett, I want to reflect on the wonderful community we serve and the many
volunteers that impact the lives of children. The success of our students mirrors
the success of the communities we serve
and our shared beliefs for our quality of
life.
I hope you will consider how important you are to this process by working
with students and letting them know your
thoughts about achieving an education. A
good education can be a mark of excellence in reaching the desired goals in the
community. I hope you have a wonderful
summer filled with positive family and
community interactions.
Sincerely,
Deborah Bass, Ph.D.
Principal
port of parents and the community in
helping to mold these wonderful leaders
of tomorrow.
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Summer Reading Program
begins June 9 in Wagener
The Nancy Bonnette Library in Wagener
begins its Summer Reading program June 9 for
children preschool through 5th grade. Over a
hundred children are expected to register. This
year’s theme is Catch the Reading Bug, and
features all the fun and excitement of life in the
insect world.
A certificate and a paperback book purchased
with a grant from Target Corporation 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. Summer Reading at the Wagener library
will run through July 25.
Come enjoy a variety of weekly programs
for children during the months of June and
July, such as a puppet show, a magician, and an
appearance by a favorite media character. There
will be no programming the week of July 4th.
Registration will begin May 27 at the library.
Again 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.
Nancy Bonnette Library, Wagener
Programs begin at 2 p.m. on Mondays.
• June 9 Ruth Patrick Science Education Center – It’s creepy crawly fun with critters!
• June 16 Magician Chad Crews – Be amazed
by his mysterious feats of illusion!
• June 23 The Cat in the Hat – Balloon animals and laughs for all!
• July 7 Celebrity Guest Appearance by Scooby Doo – A visit from one of our media favorites. Bring your camera!
• July 14 Bugfest! – It’s a puppet show, songs,
jokes, and trivia-all rolled into one!
• July 21 End of Summer Party – Join us for
refreshments and fun with singer/guitarist Brett
Cooper!
The library is located at 204 Park Street, NE,
in Wagener. Library hours are noon to 6 p.m.
on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For questions about
the children’s events or regular library services,
call branch manager LeWanda Fulmer at (803)
564-5396.
The Nancy Bonnette Library is having
a Special Story Time on June 4 at 3:30
p.m. for children to sign up for Summer
Reading. There will be a Three Billy
Goats Gruff puppet show and a guest
appearance by the littlest Billy Goat
Gruff.
FIRST BAPTIST’S MOTHER’S DAY
Photos by Chris Fraser
The Children’s Choir at First Baptist Church of Wagener, led by Mrs.
Britta Carver, sang “One” in honor of Mother’s Day. Assistants were
Mrs. Betina Griffith and Chris Miller.
Wagener First Baptist Church
(Corner of Main & Church Street)
For more information call 803.564.5661
Prayer & News Line Call - 803.564.6391
Wednesday Schedule
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6:00PM
7:00PM
Sunday School
(A class for every age)
Celebration of Worship &
Children’s Church
Praise Team Rehearsal
Adult Bible Study
Youth & Children Bible Study
(Nursery Provided)
Choir Rehearsal
6:00PM
6:45PM
7:00PM
Wed. Night Supper
Youth Program (7th–12th grades)
Prayer Service,
Children’s Program (1st–6th)
Activities for Pre-School Children
(Nursery Provided)
Special Interest . . .
JUNE 1
Churchwide Picnic and AM Service at
Aiken State Park • 10:00 AM
JUNE 7
Special Choir Rehearsal • 9am-12noon
JUNE 8
Business Meeting w/covered dish 6:00 PM
JUNE 9-14
VBS – Outrigger Island
6:00pm-8:30pm Monday – Friday
Water Fun Day 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday
JUNE 19
Senior Adult Luncheon • Picnic inside w/games
JUNE 21-28
Mission trip to Knoxville, TN
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Garden Club celebrates Garden Week
By NANCY BOMMER
Wagener Garden Club vice president
Submitted photo
Michael Dean and mom Tina at his second ball game.
Grandchildren are precious
By HEIDI CHAVOUS
Contributor
After all the years of family and friends
telling me I needed grandchildren, I
finally got one. All of a sudden our lives
changed.
The saying that you don’t miss what
you never had really has applied to me,
also the fact that I have been at WagenerSalley High School for the last 20 years
has provided me with lots of “other
peoples” kids and in turn their kids, my
friends have also been generous with sharing their children and grandchildren.
Now all of a sudden this new little person comes into my life and in the short
time he has been here everything has
changed. The first thing to go was my
night job, yes after 12 years of working 16
hours days I finally quit and on the computerized resignation every thing seems to
be on the computer now. On the form they
wanted to know why and I put … “to be
a grandma.” Now instead of rushing from
school to the night job I rush home to play
with the baby, make supper and play with
the baby some more.
My daughter Tina and her husband
moved to Columbia at the beginning of
April. Since they were lucky enough to
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find someone to rent with option to buy
their house right away and we had lots
of empty room so we said come on, and
eventually we will all move to Wagener
together. So with this move I don’t have
to drive to Charleston to see our grandson,
he is right upstairs, even his granddad
can’t wait for him to be big enough to go
fishing and hunting with him. His grandpa
Doug did start out by saying “Now don’t
thing we are going to do this and that just
because this baby is going to be here.”
Well as soon as these two are in the room
together I don’t know whose smile is the
biggest and forget the part about what
we are or are not going to do because he
has his grandpa wrapped around his little
finger.
As for me, and this new chapter in my
life I have decided not only to quit my
night job but to once again tackle my diet
and this time I will stick to it because I
have lots of plans and lot of places I need
to take my grandson and I need to be in
good shape to do this.
People say that children are a blessing from God and I always knew this. I
had plans to do some kind of work with
children when I was through with working at school. I never dreamed I would be
blessed with a little one of our own.
17 held June 7, 14 and 21 from 10 a.m.
until noon. Please join us for fun, games,
discussions and refreshments. Classes will
be held at Christ Central Institute, Highway 39, Wagener, and are sponsored by
Antioch Bible Way Church, Wagener. For
more information, call Judy W. Williams
at (803) 564-5430.
The Wagener Garden Club wishes to
inform you that National Garden Week is
June 1-7. National Garden Club Week is
the first week in June each year where all
clubs in South Carolina join with gardeners across the Nation and the world. The
purpose is seeking to add beauty to our
lives through the growth of vegetables,
herbs, foliage and flowers.
The week encourages the promotion
of planting of trees, flowers and gardens
honoring local heroes with placement of
Blue Star Markers, balloons, streamers
and appropriate signage. Many events are
scheduled throughout South Carolina for
your enjoyment to increase one’s interest as well as the importance of gardening. Garden Club Tours will be offered
throughout the state of South Carolina.
On June 5, the Garden Club of South
Carolina, Inc. celebrates National Garden
Week by sponsoring Clemson Flower
Day in association with the S.C. Botanical Garden at Clemson University from
1 to 4:30 p.m. with no admission charge.
Scheduled events include a small standard flower show “From the Mountains
To the Sea,” workshops, exhibits and
guided tours of the gardens by Clemson
University staff.
In Beaufort, Garden-a-Day is planned
for June 2-6 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30
p.m. The gardens that may be viewed
will be located in Cottage Farms and
Spanish Point areas. Garden-a-Day is
an annual event of the Beaufort Garden
Club and takes place each year during
National Garden Week. It is a tribute
to the novice landscape gardener and
to all those who love to see flowers in
their yard. Designs for gardens range
from formalized designed beds to casual
plantings. All express the joy of growing
flowers. There is no charge to visit these
gardens. The gardens are generously
made available by each homeowner to
the community for “one day at a time”
during National Garden Week. If you
have any questions or need further information, call (843) 522-8866 or e-mail
mkarnath@islc.net.
As members of the Wagener Garden
Club, we hope you will take part in one
of the events in South Carolina during
National Garden Week. We encourage
you to visit Gunter Park in Wagener to
see the renovation work that has begun
with the addition of two flower beds.
Happy gardening!
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Berlin Baptist hosts Mother Daughter Banquet
The Women’s Missionary Union
(WMU) of Berlin Baptist Church hosted
a Mother Daughter Banquet on Saturday, May 3. The banquet was held in the
church fellowship hall.
A lovely meal catered by Sweet Magnolia in Pelion and was enjoyed by the
75 ladies that attended the event.
Tracy Thomson, pastor of Open Bible
Baptist Church in Swansea, provided
special music that featured moving songs
about the love that mothers provide.
Kari Heffron from Christ Central Ministries’ Hannah House. Hannah House is
a faith-based transitional housing facility
serving Columbia and the surrounding
communities.
The program is designed to foster
personal and spiritual growth in the life
of residents by offering more than shelter; they offer the opportunity for a life
change.
Of the 32,000 people that experience
homelessness in South Carolina each
year, 32 percent are women.
Heffron shared that Hannah House is
educating these women about a better
way of life through jobs skills training,
life skills classes, and one-on-one mentorship relationships.
A typical stay at Hannah House lasts
three to six months.
Residents receive three meals a day,
personal hygiene supplies, and other
items that are essential to daily life.
The banquet wrapped up with the
drawing for several door prizes.
Frances Johnson is the president of
Berlin Baptist WMU.
For more photos, see page 20.
“There is a center to each home from
which all love must start. The center of our
home is in our mother’s heart.”
Golf Anyone?
Churches Together for Kids Ministries
hosted their first charity Golf Tournament
on May 2 at Cooper’s Creek Golf Club.
One hundred and eight golfers came out on
a beautiful day for a round of golf, lots of
door prizes, great food, and opportunities to
win Hole-n-one prizes (New ford Mustang
and four vacations) sponsored by B&B
Ford in Barnwell. Each golfer was treated
with “goodie bags,” including homemade
cookies provided by Pure Hearts Club, as
they arrived at their carts. First place went
to Rod Lorick’s team with 16 under; second place was a tie between Chad Ingram’s
Team and Brad Yon’s team both with 15
under. The fun and fellowship was priceless. Many businesses and volunteers made
the charity golf tournament a huge success.
Proceeds will benefit the annual CTFK
Future Builder’s Scholarship Fund.
WPCC Summer Hours
The Wagener Pregnancy Care Center’s
summers hours will be Thursdays from
9 a.m. until noon. The WPCC offers free
pregnancy tests, prenatal classes, and parenting classes. All services are free and
confidential. Call for an appointment or
if you need more information 564-9722,
walk-ins are welcomed. The WPCC is
located at 231 Main St. S., Wagener.
Giving Back for Back to School
CTFK is seeking help and donations for
our annual Back2School Bash which will
be held Saturday, Aug. 9. The Back2School
Bash prepares students to return to school
with starter school supplies, hygiene packets, hair cuts and much more.
We need donations for hygiene packets.
Packets should included shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, comb or
brush and two bars of soap. Our goal is to
provide at least 600 packets, please help us
reach out to the children in our community
by providing these much needed items.
We also need contributions to purchase
school supplies, or maybe you know if
a company or business who can donate
supplies: Contact CTFK at 564-7773 for a
listing of needed school supplies.
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“A Friendly, Bible Preaching Church”
Pastor John O’Cain
332 Rocky Grove Road Salley, South Carolina
The church is located between Perry and Salley, SC just off Hwy. 39.
Turn on Rocky Grove Rd. at Felders Garage
Ph. 803-739-7005 • Cell 803-606-1405
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Join Us for Vacation Bible School
June 7-11
SUNDAY SERVICES:
Sunday School 10:00 am
Youth Group 5:30 pm
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Evening Worship 6:30 pm
Brad Yon’s team tied with Chad Ingram’s team for second at 15 under par.
WEDNESDAY SERVICES:
Evening Worship
Youth and Children’s
Programs 7:30 pm
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Institute’s research library is divine appointment
By LILY HERNDON-WEAKS
Columnist
Imagine a place with more than
73,000 volumes of Christian research
materials, and where 3,000 of the
books and resources in the collection
are historic and rare, such as manuscripts from Thomas Aquinas and Martin Luther.
What if the facility housing that huge
collection was home to a museum of
important Christian artifacts?
What if the visitor to such a place
could also check out Christian resource
materials? Have contemplation time in
a quiet chapel? Enjoy art on display in
the beautiful gallery, purchase books
and other resources in the bookstore
and utilize a computer lab?
What if the visitor could even attend
a class, hear live music or participate
in other events and then relax in the
gardens or on the patio?
Thanks to the vision of CCI staff
members, the acquisition of two major
Christian research library collections,
and a huge dose of Divine intervention,
the Town of Wagener will be able to
boast of and enjoy just such a facility.
The Christ Central Institute Research
Library, which will be located off
Highway 39, is scheduled for an official open house in the winter of 2009,
with construction beginning soon.
The facility will be open for public
use six days per week and will attract
leaders, researchers, scholars, writers
and those seeking to learn about our
Christian history and heritage to the
town of Wagener, from all over the
country and beyond.
The library’s collection will continue
to grow through the Christ Central
Conservatory Fund, which will acquire,
preserve, and circulate rare Christian
literature under the leadership of Greg
Humphries, whose role in this story is
described below.
Although it has nothing to do with
the town’s secular library system of
course, the vision of those at CCI is
for the facility to be “a destination for
young and old in the community for
fellowship, food, education, entertainment and counsel.”
Folks curious about the library can
read all about it on CCI’s website
ccins.org, where the full scoop on the
collections and donors as well as the
physical plans for the building and land
can be found.
Ken Clark, CEO of Christ Central
Institute, emphasizes
the benefits that the
town can expect to
experience, both
from CCI and the
new library, saying
“Wagener can have
all the economic
growth and new busiClark
ness opportunities of
a college town, without the typical
headaches that often accompany higher
education facilities, like drinking,
drugs, and partying, not to mention
other issues that come with college
sporting events, like traffic and crowd
issues.”
He reminds readers and those who
come to hear him speak that the entire
area can benefit from the kinds of
people coming to study and research at
CCI and the new library.
These people will utilize local businesses, will socialize with and even
marry local residents, and will give
their time and considerable talents to
the town, many of them hopefully settling permanently in the area.
Students at CCI are required to join
a local church, and those remaining in
the town would obviously become further involved with local spiritual and
community organizations.
The library will be an attraction in
the area, and being located on the main
thoroughfare, but set far back on the
property and beautifully designed and
landscaped, will give folks a wonderful first impression of the town of
Wagener.
The library’s collection may be
viewed online at ccins.org, where the
titles are available to interested viewers
as well as descriptions of the original
collections, and the story of where they
came from and how they arrived at
Christ Central.
In a nutshell, Pastor Jimmy Jones
had already acquired a large, important
collection from a Washington State
religious college that was closing
down.
That 30,000 book library was to
be used in Christ Central’s planned
research facility, but what Pastor Jones
Wagener’s Divine Appointment?
The upcoming library seems to be yet another sign,
not only of the growth and potential of CCI, but also of
the town of Wagener, itself.
It is as if the town has been chosen by a higher power
to truly become a “city on a hill” and a light for those
seeking higher knowledge and a higher power.
For more information about the library, its collections,
the Christ Central Conservatory Fund, or other Christ
Central news, visit ccins.org, or call (803) 564-5902
and request Ken Clark as a speaker for your church or
civic group.
When looking at this library information online, viewers of the site are especially encouraged to read the
articles under the heading “Past Words,” where the
contents of many of the manuscripts in the collection
are summarized, providing a unique opportunity to
understand the messages of those important writers
from the past.
did not realize at the time was that
there was another, even larger collection waiting in the wings.
A collection whose devoted patron,
Greg Humphries, needed to entrust to
an organization that would help him
continue his divine vision of compiling and preserving a Christian Heritage
Museum and Library.
Like many other “Divine Appointments” at Christ Central, this one
also came to pass in a meaningful and
extraordinary way.
When Humphries learned about
Christ Central’s mission work and
institute for higher learning and training for ministry work, he knew his
beloved collection had found its rightful home.
Christ Central and their new research
library found even more than a partner
and donor when Pastor Jones and Jason
Conrad traveled to Virginia to meet
with Humphries, though.
It seemed yet another Divine
Appointment was waiting in the wings,
in the form of a loyal patron of the Virginia library, Ruth Ramussen.
She was wandering about the facility
looking for Humphries when she came
upon him, the CCI folks, and the attorney arranging the transition.
Ramussen was very familiar with
what was then called the Christian
Heritage Center and Library, and as she
heard that the collection was going to a
new home, she was devastated.
When Pastor Jones suggested that
she should perhaps follow the collection, and relocate to Wagener, she was
amused, but did not at first take the
suggestion seriously.
She told her husband and her pastor
about the advice, though, and, incredibly, the more they thought about it,
the more it made sense.
She and her husband had a background in home-based, caretaking
ministries, their house was up for sale,
and they were already considering relocating.
When their pastor suggested they use
an upcoming trip to Georgia to check
out CCI and the town of Wagener, they
changed their normal route and drove
through South Carolina, wondering if
CCI might have a home for them and
their gifts, just as it had for the library
collection.
To make a long story short, Mr.
and Mrs. Ramussen are now living in
Wagener, and working for CCI. He
works on grounds and maintenance,
and she works with student affairs and
housing, the two of them residing in a
CCI home in town.
NEWS FROM THE MISSION HOUSE
By NELLIE BLACK
The Mission House director
School will be out this month and that
means more families need extra food. This is
our mission here to help those families that
are in need. We provide clothes for these
families as well.
It’s an exciting and busy time for us as we
prepare this time of year when school lest
out and summer begins.
We now have three full-time and three
part-time volunteers that help us put all this
together and I could not do this without
them. This time of year every one seems to
be in spring cleaning mode. They are sending us good clothes and other items, which
we can give to people that have real needs.
We also receive clothes and other items
from different organizations.
All of us work hard daily to sort and pack
into boxes these clothes to have them ready
to send to different places where they are
needed. Without the volunteer staff we have
here, it would be almost impossible to keep
up with everything. A big thank you to all of
our volunteers, and all their effort in making
all of this possible with the food and clothes.
To everyone reading this, I thought you
might like to see the amount of food we give
out every two weeks. This is my shopping
list for 200 families: 40 cases of vegetables,
17 cases of canned meats, six bales of rice,
six bales of grits, 15 cases of cookies, 15
cases of cereal. These are the basics. If there
is extra money we try for personal items
such as toothpaste, soap and shampoo. This
is done twice a month.
Thanks to our supporters that donate
money and food to us. Between you and the
sales of our thrift store, God always comes
through for us. We try not to ever turn anyone away that needs a helping hand. But for
the grace of God, it could be any one of us.
We have new hours of operation now
– Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. We give out food on the second and
fourth Wednesday of every month. We take
donations of clothes, food and other household items anytime. Also our new phone
number is (803) 608-6826. If you are ever
in the neighborhood, stop by and see our
operation in person. We would love to show
you around.
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invited to
a Drop-In Reception
in Rev. Frick’s honor
Sunday, June 8, 2008
four until six
in the afternoon
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After faithfully serving
the congregation of Wagener
United Methodist Church
for six years
Reverend
Kristen R. Richardson-Frick
has been appointed to
St. Paul’s UMC
Fellowship Hall
153 Columbia Road
Wagener, South Carolina
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Control summer pests without chemicals
Topical Bug Repellant for Kids
Ingredients:
3 ounces witch hazel
25 drops citronella or sweet orange
25 drops geranium
25 drops cedarwood
25 drops eucalyptus citriodora
4 ounces spray bottle (make sure you use
a dark blue or dark amber glass bottle to
protect the integrity of the oils)
Instructions: Shake it up. Apply directly to
exposed areas.
Rose Geranium Repellent for Dogs
Ingredients:
20 drops rose geranium essential oil
3 drops citronella essential oil (avoid this
oil as well as basil, pennyroyal and cedar
with pregnant animals)
Dash of bay leaf tincture (this dissolves
the essential oils since they don’t mix with
water; make sure the tincture is vegetable
glycerin based or cider vinegar based. You
can alternate with black walnut tincture,
which is a great insect repellent.)
10 ounces water in a spray bottle (make
sure you use a dark blue or dark amber glass
bottle to protect the integrity of the oils)
(Hint: One of the best essential oils for
repelling ticks and fleas is geranium oil. It
doubles as a skin and coat conditioner, and it
smells divine!)
4 drops myrrh oil (acts as a fixative and is
also soothing and healing to the skin)
1 drop cassia oil
1 drop hyssop oil
4 drops rosemary oil
2 drops lemongrass oil
6 drops geranium oil
Dash of calendula or bay leaf tincture
(calendula is soothing and healing)
8 to 10 ounces pure water in a spray bottle
* A caution for cats. Please be careful
when using aromatherapy with your feline
companions. Cats metabolize things differently than dogs so certain essential oils can
be toxic to them, especially if they are used
incorrectly. Cats are even more sensitive
to strong odors and smells than dogs, so
always err on the side of caution. Try using
hydrosols or a diluted herbal spray.
Flea Repellant
(On a personal note: I breed Labs and I
always used to worry about the litter of puppies because they were too young for commercial products. But since learning about
aromatherapy, my puppies are bug free from
day 1. They are always calm and smell won-
derful as well.)
Ingredients:
3 drops eucalyptus globulus
3 drops lavender
3 drops lemon
3 drops lemongrass
4 ounces distilled water
4 ounces dark glass spray bottle
Instructions: Shake and spray on pet and
rub on areas where fleas tend to congregate.
(Here is a suggestion to deal with those
nasty germs we try to protect ourselves
from. Make your own hand sanitizer for
much less the cost and none of the chemical
exposure.)
Hand Sanitizer Blend
Ingredients:
6 drops tea tree
6 drops lavender
1 ounce organic aloe vera gel
1 ounce pet plastic treatment pump bottle
Instructions: Gently roll to mix oils. Pump
into hands and rub it in.
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Most of you are aware of my stand on
chemicals and how they affect our bodies. I
am a firm believer that
God provided for all of
our needs. Therefore if
God did not provide it,
we should not be slathering or spraying it on our
bodies. There is an old
saying that the cure is
worse than the bite, and
when it comes to comELLEN
mercial insect control it’s
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more than just a saying.
Nature has a much better way of dealing
with these pests that won’t harm us, our animals or the environment – aromatherapy.
There are a multitude of aromatherapy
mixtures that can help combat pests and
germs. All of the essential oils that are suggested can be purchased at most health-food
stores or can be ordered on the Internet. Try
some of these suggestions, and after you
gain some confidence and experience with
aromatherapy, you will come up with a few
of your own.
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W-S actors win Garcia Theater Project
By ROB NOVIT
Senior writer
Wagener-Salley High School took
first place at the Garcia Theater Project
competition Saturday, May 3 and South
Aiken High’s Lucy Lee Herron turned in
a bravura performance to win best actress
honors.
North Augusta High School took second among the teams, and one of its cast
members, Jeff Herrington, took best actor
honors.
The contest, held at USC Aiken,
brought together five high schools to
showcase the one-act plays they’ve been
rehearsing this semester.
Herron, just a freshman, got rave
reviews from the judges following her
appearance in “The Yellow Wallpaper.”
The play, adapted by South Aiken teacher
Craig Kessler from an 1891 short story by
Charlotte Perkins Gilman, weaves a narrative of a woman’s descent into madness.
Herron performed that narrative nearly
45 minutes, with actors Adam Martin and
Jessica Jordan making brief appearances.
She is familiar to Aiken Community Playhouse fans for a variety of roles, but nothing like this, she admitted.
“One of the challenges,” Herron said,
“was that I had to feel uncomfortable,
which is not like me. Then as she (the
narrator) goes crazy, I have to be very
restrained. We only rehearsed for a month,
and it took all that time to learn that
restraint.”
When Wagener-Salley entered the first
Garcia Theater Project contest three years
ago, most of the students were unfamiliar
with acting and staging. Not anymore.
The comic play, “The Five Pound Sack,”
told the desperate efforts of a boy to get
out of a consumer education class assignment – carrying a bag around as if it’s a
real baby.
“We’re very excited,” said WagenerSalley actress Ashley Jenkins. “It’s a great
way to cap off my senior year. We all
got along and wanted to put on our best
performance and create a good name for
Wagener-Salley for years to come.”
Jenkins was named to the All-Star
team, which also included Sydnie Miller,
Samuel Leguizamon and Stephanie
Leguizamon from Wagener-Salley;
Samantha Cochren, Corsica Bussey and
Brendetta Oakman from Ridge Spring-
Photo by Rob Novit
Wagener-Sallley High School student actors celebrate their first-place finish at the Garcia Theater Project at USC Aiken on Saturday, May 3.
Monetta High School; Simone Diggs and
Erin Kelly from Aiken High; and Ashley
Adams, Beth Braddy and Zach Burch
from North Augusta High.
The event is sponsored by USCA,
Public Education Partners and the Aiken
County School District. Jack Benjamin,
chair of USCA’s Department of Visual
and Performing Arts, served as host.
Several USCA theater students provided
assistance to the teams and also conducted
workshops for the high school students.
The theater project is named for benefactors Carlos and Karen Garcia, who
announced a grant of $2,000 to conduct
the event in 2009.
The Wagener-Salley faculty coaches,
Heather Loy and Tami Shaffer, were, of
course, thrilled with their student performers.
“We’ve gone through blood, sweat and
tears and fighting ‘senioritis,’” Shaffer said.
“But they brought a lot of themselves to
this place. It’s an amazing group.”
The North Augusta play, Maurice Hill’s
“Miss Twiddle and the Devil,” featured
Herrington as the devil and Adams as
Twiddle. The devil encounters Twiddle
on Earth, and she is too overbearing and
mean-spirited even for him. He tries to
figure out a way to make her nicer and put
her on the stairway to heaven.
By coincidence, RS-M also performed
a play with a hellish theme, the comedy
“A Cold Day in Hell.” Stephanie Lynd
(Brendetta Oakman) leads a revolt against
the devil herself.
Damian Trasler’s “Work in Progress,”
is a clever send-up of crime potboilers
and film noir. A writer (Alex Parfenoff)
has finished his novel when his three
main characters – the private eye (Andrew
Bunce), the femme fatale (Diggs) and the
loyal secretary (Kelly) – start complaining about the plot and demand alternative
endings.
Contact Rob Novit at
rnovit@aikenstandard.com.
Fathers need to play active role in sons’ lives
“There is no longer a need for dire
prediction, handwriting or apprehension
about losing a generation of black boys.
It is too late!”
Wow! The person that made that statement has totally given up, not only on
black boys, but all boys in general. He
feels that, in education, employment,
economics, incarceration, health, housing, and parenting, we have lost a whole
generation of black boys.
Therefore, if that statement is true,
my question to you is will we lose the
next two or three generations or possibly
every generation hereafter to the street,
negative media, gangs, drugs, poor education, unemployment, absentee fathers,
crime, violence and death?
We teach our children to understand
for every action there is a reaction. I
believe that most of the time, the “reaction” is impacted by the “action.” An
absentee father is considered to be the
action of young boys and the young boys
are just reacting upon their actions.
Until we realize and accept that fathers
play a vital role in the lives of young
boys, their absence will continue to send
out a negative reaction that will be passed
down from generation
to generation until the
cycle is broken.
Some people might
call this a generational curse; I call it an
excuse. The development of gangs in our
KEN
communities is a result
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of boys missing their
fathers. This is why males rank highest
in the prison system, high school dropout, homelessness, unemployment and
discipline problems in the school system.
As another effort to save the generation that many have given up on, I have
recently implemented a mini workshop
to educate fathers on the negative effect
their absence have on young boys.
I believe that their absence is the
major cause for most of the young boys’
negative behavior. In order to save our
young boys from a possible life of darkness, fathers need to wake up, step up
to the plate and take responsibility for
their own actions. Here are a few topics
I discussed in my workshop, “Calling All
Men, It’s Time to Wake Up”:
(1) The five types of dads – the absent
dad, the distant dad, the demanding
dad, the involved but visionless dad, the
involved and strategic dad. A father can
become either one at any given time. I
have known men to play multiples roles.
Just because a father lives at home does
not mean he is available to his son.
(2) Building relationships.
(3) I cannot do it all. Here I talk about
our strong women that feel they can do
it alone, “I don’t need a man, I can do it
all by myself.” Let’s face it, yes, we do
have a lot of strong women that have and
still are doing a tremendous job of independent child rearing. But, it is impossible; mothers cannot do it all.
Mothers who believe that they are
doing it all and doing it well are fooling themselves. There is one thing that
a woman cannot teach her son, and that
is how to be a man. I remember reading
somewhere, that, “in order to be a man,
you have to first see one.”
Fatherless families leave mothers with
the overwhelming responsibility of playing both roles. Single mothers are overtaxed with the obligations of raising children, preparing meals, cleaning house,
shuttling kids to and from school, making doctors appointments, helping with
homework and tending to car repairs. All
this leaves very little time for nurturing
their children or themselves.
In fact, most hardworking moms do
not have an outlet for their own stress.
This weariness takes its toll on the children. Moms with short fuses are unable
to cater to the emotional needs of her
children mainly because they are too
busy trying to deal with their own emotional needs.
If we have lost our young boys to the
streets, gangs, prisons and even death,
how many of those young boys had an
active father in their lives?
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WSHS CLASS OF ’78 REUNION
It is finally that time! 30th year class reunion time! The
reunion committee has been excitedly awaiting this event
for a long time. I hope you have as well. Make your
reservations today for a fun-filled evening of visiting,
activities, entertainment and great food. Come prepared
to talk until you are hoarse and laugh until you cry. Bring
with you stories you remember, pictures, mementos, (like
old letterman jackets, cheerleader uniforms, pictures,
annuals, etc.). Events long forgotten will be recalled, and
for an evening of great conversations, you will feel like
a teenager again. Bring a spouse and/or friend and show
them what your high school days were like. Heck, bring
two friends if you like.
Where the reunion will be held is always an important
issue, but we have the perfect place for everyone!
Doubletree Hotel, Augusta Convention Center
2651 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909
Phone: 706-855-8100
Fax: 706-860-1720
www.doubletree.com
Estimated Room Rates + Tax: King/Double $130 and
Suite $160)
If you hear of anyone who did not receive an invitation,
share your information with them. Give us a call and let
us know.
Though costs have risen in all categories (ex. food,
decorations, meeting room, mailings, name tags and
entertainment), we have kept this price not including your
room as low as possible. In fact, we feel we have a great
bargain compared to prices charged at reunions in other
locations. The cost not including your room is $60 per
person or $120 per couple.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, Aug. 2
• Registration/Meet and Greet
6 to 7 p.m.
• Dinner
7 to 9 p.m.
• Cash Bar Open
6 to 9 p.m.
• Social Hour/Entertainment
9 p.m. to
midnight
Sunday, Aug. 3
• Farewell Breakfast
9 a.m.
Dress casual or in the era of your high school days for
Saturday night’s get together.
If you would like to volunteer your help in any capacity
during the planning, preparations, or meeting stages,
please contact any of the committee members below:
The Class Reunion Planning Committee: Melody Carey
(803) 564-6973, Dottie Toole Gantt (803) 564-5231, Mark
Hartley (803) 258-3199, Rosa Kitchings Jones (706) 2678271, Tony Kirkland (803) 564-3431; Janice Kitchings
(803) 564-3504 and Chet Lowe (803) 278-5233
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INFORMATION FORM (to be mailed with the payment)
DO NOT SEND CASH!
Your check or money order will be your receipt.
PLEASE RETURN BY June 15.
Enclosed is a check or money order payable to the WSH Class of 1978 Reunion in the amount of
$______ for the following person(s):
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Myself
Myself and My Spouse
Myself and _____ Guest (s)
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Last
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Address_______________________________________________________________________
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Telephone Where You Can Be Reached_________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________________________________
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• The information form
• Your check or money order made out to the WSH Class of 1978 Reunion
• A now and then picture
Seal, stamp and mail to: Mailing Address of a WSH Class Reunion Planning Committee Member
A meeting to discuss plans for the Class of 1978 Wagener-Salley High Reunion will be held on June 1
at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at Saron Baptist Church.
MEETING AN ‘IDOL’
Submitted photo
Maquel Blizzard of
Wagener was in Tennessee last weekend visiting
her best friend and while
she was there, Maquel’s
friend got chosen as one
of 10 by a Knoxville radio
station to bring a friend
and eat breakfast with
Phil Stacey (one of last
year’s Top 10 Finalists on
American Idol). They ate
breakfast with him, he
sang to the small group
and talked with each
one of them. Maquel has
met two of last year’s top
finalist in less than two
months!
JOHN MICHAEL DOOLITTLE, 1989-2008
By SUSIE NAVARRO
Contributor
John Michael Doolittle
was well liked by everyone
and loved by most. He had
a kind and giving heart with
an unforgettable smile.
I remember him as a child
who loved to play outside
in the dirt and mud. He was
a very loving little boy who
grew up to be a fine young
man. His mama would put
aside her housework just to
play with her children.
Our family has a unique
bond because my family
and Alice’s family lived in
one another’s back yards.
We were all only a “holler”
away. Eventually, all of the
siblings were living here
and our family grew from
just the three of us: Jamie,
Alice and I, to the Garvins,
Doolittles, and the Navarros. From Sunday dinners at
Nana and Papas, to softball
games in the field, to riding
four wheelers … we were
always doing something
together. The memories of
John Michael will never
fade because he is forever in
our hearts.
John Michael’s friends
have been so wonderfully
supportive to Alice, Lacie
and John during this difficult
time. Our family would like
to thank all of Doolittle’s
friends, the Wagener-Salley Senior Class of 2008,
The Petal Shoppe, administrators, teachers and the
community for your out
pouring of love during our
loss. We would appreciate
your continuing prayers for
the family especially for
Alice, Lacie and John. A
special thanks to Rev. Chris
Addy and his wife Mandy,
who never left our sides
throughout this difficult
time. Another special thanks
to Mr. Wilson Blizzard for
being so kind and sincere
in helping with every detail
and showing concern for
the family. We are blessed
to live in such a small town
because we are not divided
by race or ethnic background; we are accepted as
who we are. John Michael
will never be forgotten and
his memories will live on.
We know he is looking
down from Heaven smiling
at us all! We miss you, John
Michael Doolittle!
With all my love, Aunt
Susie
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Submitted photos
Setting up for the yard sale at the Henhouse.
NOISES IN THE HENHOUSE
This time of year always brings out
those slimy fellows, the snakes. At the
Henhouse we like to share our snake
stories or just listen to them as we sit
around the lunch table. Viola and Henry
told how they got chased by one in their
driveway. Sarah said she has to check
every chicken nest before she gathers
eggs. My story is that my husband likes
to capture snakes in jars for me to identify. I really think he likes to see my reaction. If they are not poisonous, I ask him
to let them go. One cannot be too careful
by looking where you step and what you
grab in the country.
Mary takes the prize for snake stories.
She spied a rather large snake on her
porch the other day and went to get her
gun. When she came back with her gun,
she fired at the snake, killing it. This was
good because it was a poisonous one.
The bad part of the story is that the loud
bang caused Mary to go nearly deaf for a
few weeks.
You can’t believe all the preparation it
takes to have a bake/yard sale (or maybe
you can). We worked for days getting
ready for the yard sale. JoAnn, Estelle,
Rachel, Viola, Henry, Steve, Nancy,
Charlotte and I worked most of the day
before separating and pricing all the
things for the yard sale while the other
members were at home baking cakes,
pies and breads.
On the day of the sale, we arrived very
early to set up the tables outside, put up
signs and hang up the clothing. Inside in
the kitchen Sarah, Viola, Vertie Lee, the
two Jeans and Charlotte got the tables
ready with all the wonderful baked
goods. Sarah cooked sausage and bacon
for Charlotte’s homemade buttermilk
biscuits. By 9 a.m. customers started
arriving just as we got it all together.
We had many visitors at the sale.
There were old friends to talk with and
new ones to meet and greet. The front
yard was buzzing with folks looking
through and purchasing the bargains we
set out. There was something for everybody.
At the front desk, Estelle added up the
purchases and Will (Sarah’s grandson)
took charge over the cash register. We
called him the Banker. He did a good job
taking money and making check out a
breeze.
One of our visitors read in last
month’s Wagener Monthly about our
guests from The Netherlands. Mike
Miller from Wagener came by to talk
with Rachel, Steve and Nancy about
Tjoan and Menmo. Mike’s ancestors
came from The Netherlands. He was
impressed that we would show such hospitality and befriend them. To show his
gratitude, he made a donation to the ministry. We are thankful for his generosity.
Thanks to our neighbors who supported our Pre-Mother’s Day Bake/Yard Sale
and made it a big success. Also, thanks
to the Willing Workers at the Henhouse
and their families members who worked
hard at making this years’ sale one of
the best. Most of all, we thank God for
allowing us to serve Him through the
Henhouse Ministry.
Until next time, “keep thinking the
good thoughts and remember to love
your neighbor.”
Julie Ann Brewer
Walter Williams
Visitation for Miss Julie Ann Brewer, 29,
was held Monday, May 5 from 7 to 8 p.m.
in the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral
Home. The service was Tuesday, May 6, also
in the chapel, at 2 p.m. Julie is survived by her
mother, Janice Tubbs Brewer; father, Wallace Eugene Brewer, and stepmother, Lynn
Brewer; significant other, Donna Flake; and
Damon Flake, whom she loved like a son.
Funeral services for Mr. Walter Williams of Wagener was held Saturday,
May 3, 2008, at 3 p.m. at Chalk Hill
Baptist Church, Wagener. Burial was in
the Swedenburg-Gunter Cemetery. He
was placed in the church one hour prior
to the service.
Visitation was held Friday, May 2 from
6 to 8 p.m. at the J.H. Robinson Funeral
Home, 190 Railroad Ave. W., Wagener,
and the residence of Ms. Sugar Sugar; 11
Chanstalas, Salley.
Born in Aiken County to Ernest Staley
and the late Lucille L. Williams, he was
educated in the public schools of Aiken
County. He was a member of the Chalk
Hill Baptist Church and he worked at
Gregg’s Division of Graniteville.
Mr. Williams left to cherish his loving memories sons, Walter Garvin of
Wagener and Walter Williams Jr. of Salley; father, Earnest Lee Staley of Salley;
eight sisters, Louise McCullough of Salley, Deloris Salley, Eartha Lee Robinson, Patricia (Fulmer) Jackson, Rosetta
(Raymond Lee) Brown, all of Wagener,
Lucinda Landy and Lavenia (Bobby)
Corley, both of Columbia, Wanda Tyler
and Ms. Sugar, both of Salley; six brothers, Jasper (Retha Mae) Williams, Leroy
(Sallie Mae) Williams, Matthew (Joannie) Landy, Chester (Patricia) Williams,
Melvin Williams, all of Salley, and Willie Ray Williams of Salley; sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and very close
friends.
J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 90 Railroad Ave. W., Wagener, SC 29164.
Michael Pinckney
GASTON — Funeral services for Michael
Pinckney, 57, was held Saturday, May 17,
2008, at 3 p.m. from Smyrna Baptist Church,
Springfield. Mr. Pinckney was be placed in
the church one hour before services.
Born in Aiken County to Julia P. Jerry and
the late Whitt Quattlebaum, he was educated
in the public schools of Aiken County and
was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
He was formerly employed by Southeastern
and N.W. Trucking Company.
Mr. Pinckney left to cherish his memories his wife, Annette Pinckney of Aiken;
two sons, Todd Pinckney of Gaston and
Tamic Muhammad of Columbia; a daughter,
Sheibra Cullum of Aiken; mother, Julia P.
Jerry of Gaston; maternal grandmother, Rubins W. Pinckney of Gaston; two grandchildren, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothersin-law and a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and very close friends.
Visitation was held at the residence of Ms.
Annette C. Pinckney, 1911 Alan Ave., Aiken,
and of his mother, Julia Pinckney Jerry, 2105
Sandy Run Drive, Gaston, and Friday, May
16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at J.H. Robinson Funeral
Home, 190 Railroad Ave. W., Wagener.
James, Charlotte and Estelle at the quilt.
Woman’s Club again recognized at State Convention
Submitted article
General Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Carolina
annual State Convention was
held in Columbia, South Carolina in April.
At this time Woman’s Club
of Wagener received Certificates of Award in recognition of
outstanding work in the fields
of Beautification, Home LifeWomen’s Health, and Helping
Hands-Category II.
It was through active participation by each club member as
an individual and as a group
that the club was able to receive
recognition in these three areas.
Woman’s Club is a service
organization that strives to better the lives of the citizens in
the Wagener area.
Much is accomplished
throughout the club year
through support of various club
projects.
The following is the list of
club projects for the club year
of 2007-08: Churches Together
for Kids (all endeavors), Jack
Atkinson’s Evangelistic Ministry, Senior Congregate Meal
Site – Listine Gunter Courtney
Services Building, Cumbee Center Aiken, Wagener Pregnancy
Care Center, Wagener-Salley
Senior Scholarship, Nancy Bonnette Library, Wagener Parks,
Wagener Museum, Habitat for
Humanity, Ovarian Cancer
Awareness, Women’s Heart
Health, and Labels-Box Topsand Tabs for Education.
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in classrooms
By DESHOMBRE’ SAMUELS
The Teacher Cadet program is an introduction or orientation to the teaching profession. This course is divided into three
parts: Experiencing the learner, Experiencing the classroom, and Experiencing the
profession. It is partially funded through
the Education Improvement Act initiatives
and operates under an agreement between
the school site and the Center for Educator
Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement
(CERRA) located in Rock Hill.
The 2007-08 teacher cadets include William Blackwell, Joshua Bolton, Lasheka
Corley, Jasmine Davenport, Samantha
Hutto, Ashley Jeffcoat, Ashley Jenkins,
Deshombre’ Samuels and Kristin Williams.
The Teacher Cadet course was instructed by
Mary Mason.
The cadets were place at Busbee Elementary School, A.L. Corbett and Wagener-Salley High School. Principals Dr. Deborah
Submitted photo
Front: Lasheka Corley; back, from left: Deshombre’ Samuels, Ashley Jeffcoat, Ashley Jenkins, Genie McDill (Region 2 resident in teaching), Tria Grant (program director), Kristin Williams, Samantha Hutto, Will Blackwell, Josh Bolton (hat).
Bass and John Mills were very supportive
of the program. Our cooperating teachers
were willing to mentor us in addition to
their own job descriptions. The teachers
included Carrie Andrews, Sandy Watts,
Donna Blackwell, Erria Daniels, Alphonso
Jones, Cheryl Poole, Michael Truitt, Glenda
Furtick and Quetta Hammonds.
Ashley Jeffcoat describes her experience
as, “an absolutely fun and knowledgeable
experience. The best part about my field
experience (teaching alongside Furtick at
Busbee Elementary) was getting to know
the children that I taught and the appreciation they showed me.”
If you are interested in the field of education then the Teacher Cadet class is the one
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No Child Left Behind Act may look good but is a lack of common sense
By CHERYL POOLE
Contributor
Many people have expressed varying
opinions of the No Child Left Behind Act
until it has become passé. I haven’t had my
turn though. Speaking as a mother, not an
educator, I believe it is a load of bureaucratic
hogwash.
At first glance, it sounds wonderful. All
children succeeding at the same rate, on the
same level and no one gets left out. In the
real world, no one is on the exact same page.
Some have finished the book, some have
just reached the halfway mark while others
haven’t even got past the table of contents.
We all go at our own pace to the best of our
ability. That is the way it should be in the
schools as well but unfortunately it is not.
God gave us the ability to have “free
will,” the opportunity to make choices,
much to the chagrin of the sensible ones
upon this earth. Those who lack God’s
gift of common sense have decided to put
more importance on doing what looks good
instead of what’s right. NCLB looks good
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I compare it to having my child come
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20 questions he got correct but is still graded
as failing because he wasn’t perfect. This is
the way we are treating our schools. If they
do not meet every single solitary criterion,
with 100 percent perfection, no matter the
circumstances, they are labeled as failing,
imperfect. If that is the way we are thinking
then we are all failures because no one is
perfect save one, our Lord.
So do we decide to leave our children
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WAGENER COMMUNITY
From the Reverend Kristen R.
Richardson-Frick
Pastor of Wagener United Methodist Church
Dear Friends,
I stand amazed at what God has
done over the past six years!
Six years ago, I was preparing to
move to a town I’d grown up 35 minutes from, but had never heard of. I
was living in an apartment in North
Augusta, serving as the associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church.
I was packing my boxes to move to
Wagener.
Now, it is time to pack them again.
Six years ago, I had no idea what I’d
find in Wagener; I knew no one. Now,
all of you are a permanent part of my
heart.
Six years ago, I could not have
known that this town would not just
be a stop on my journey of life, but
rather a place that will forever feel
like “home.”
Six years ago, I would not have
believed that the little church I came
to serve would form and mold me as a
minister.
Six years ago, I never thought I’d
be married, much less a mother … but
you have helped me to embrace my
wonderful husband and my beautiful
child, whom you’ve enjoyed watching
ride around town on a bicycle and in a
bike trailer.
Six years ago, I could not have
imagined how Wagener would shape
my life and ministry.
But that was then. And this is now.
Now, I cry tears of grief at moving
to another place of ministry, even as
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right track. I looked up the phone number for Mr. Jeffcoat and tried to call him.
No luck, I kept getting the answer machine.
I was really anxious to get in contact with
him. I kept trying until about 9:30 p.m. the
night of the 22nd. The next morning I tried
again at 7:45 a.m. – still just the answering
machine.
I decided that I would go downtown
Wagener to Jeffcoat Realty. I got there
before they opened. There were some
I feel peace that the call of God to a
new area is real.
Now, I know that this town and all
of you have been branded on my soul
by the Holy Spirit.
Now, I cherish memories of this
place that will bring me joy and affirmation and challenge for the rest of
my life and ministry.
I write today to say “thank you.”
Thank you for embracing me as a
pastor in this community. Those of
you who have done so have recognized
and affirmed God’s call and claim on
my life, and have challenged me to
greater ministry.
Thank you for the privilege of leading worship at community services and
beloved friends’ funerals. Thank you
for allowing me to share in the joy of
celebrations and recognitions of all
kinds. Thank you for being a place and
a people open to newcomers. Thank
you for helping to shape this young
minister.
I will never forget walking in to
Tyler Brothers for the first time,
watching Christ Central miraculously
renovate “unsalvageable” old stately
homes, smelling the chicken cooking
at our annual Bazaar, taking my “little
pirate” to “Light the Night,” leading
an Easter Sunrise Service under the
old Pavilion and in the old Wagener
Manufacturing Building, picking up
the Wagener Monthly at the end of
each month, and walking to Town Hall
to pay my bills.
I will forever be grateful for Scott’s
smiling face and helping hand at the
bank, for Tina’s sweet conversation at
the Town Hall, for Jane’s smile at the
post office, for the Blizzard family’s
care and assistance through joyous and
difficult times, for Dee’s understanding on my “pushing” deadlines for
this paper, for the encouraging words
offered from acquaintances and friends
at the grocery store or on the sidewalk,
and for LeMyra’s inspiring words
which often gave me new appreciation
for people I already knew and loved.
I will always remember with gratitude the help of Sherrie and others at
the pharmacy, of Tony, Gail, and others at the Petal Shoppe, of Jackie as
we prepared for John Edward’s arrival
by making our wills, of Dr. Antley and
the wonderful ladies at the Wagener
Vision Clinic, and of those who served
us with such care at the Pizza Stop,
Russell’s Pizza, the Kwik Karry, Subway and the Wok ‘n Roll.
My appreciation for these and many,
many other people in the community
will endure.
As I move from Wagener to
Orangeburg to serve another church
as pastor, please know that I take all
of you, and this town, with me in my
heart.
God calls one away, and sends
another who cares just as deeply. God
is faithful to send us the Spirit, with
guidance and power, if we remain
open to receive.
May we all always be answering
the Lord’s call, and be growing in
grace and faithfulness. And may we all
always hold one another in prayer and
in heart.
phone numbers posted on the window so
I gave the cell number a try. It was Mrs.
Jeffcoat. She is the sister-in-law of Steve,
the owner of the lost ring. I told her that I
had been trying to get in touch with Steve
because I had found his class ring. Mrs.
Jeffcoat told me that Steve was probably
at his mother’s house and she gave me
the phone number so that I could call him
there. I asked her not to tell Steve what it
was about until I could talk to him. I wanted to surprise him.
I called the phone number that Mrs. Jeffcoat had given me and Steve answered the
phone. I told him who I was and told him
that I had found his high school class ring
and asked him if he would like to have it
back. He said that he would love to have
it back so we made arrangements to meet
at Jeffcoat Realty. I met him there and
returned the ring to him.
Steve told me at first that he didn’t even
remember that the ring had been lost. He
thought that it was in his wife’s jewelry
box. He called me back the next day after
trying to remember what had happened to
the ring. It seems that he had let his Son
wear the ring and his son had lost it cutting
grass at the house where I had found the
ring. It had been in the ground for 23 years.
Congratulations to
the 2008 graduates
of Wagener-Salley
High School!
The June edition of
Wagener Monthly will be
our graduation
edition and will contain
Wagener-Salley
graduation photos
and news.
If you would like to purchase
ad space to congratulate your
graduate, please call Dee at
1-800-559-2311, ext. 2371.
Special rates are available for
graduates.
Grace and peace to all of you,
Rev. Kristen Richardson-Frick
This is the second time that I have been
able to give a class ring back to the owner.
The first ring had been lost for 12 years.
Steve asked I he could pay me something
for returning the ring. I declined. I told him
that if anyone ever found my class ring I
could only hope that they would return it
to me.
My grandson, Derrick Hall, and I like to
go metal detecting together. We have a lot
of fun. We never know what we may find.
In the years that I have been metal detecting I have found thousands of coins and
many rings and other jewelry. My oldest
coin to date was an 1892 Barber dime.
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became sister churches to form the Swansea-Wagener Charge – a union that has
been very beneficial to both churches.
John currently serves as pianist and
music director for Swansea UMC and on
occasion shares his musical talents with
the Wagener congregation. Rev. Kristen
brings the Sunday morning message at
9:45 in Wagener after which she then
travels approximately 20 miles to do the
same at 11:15 in Swansea. On Monday
and Wednesday mornings she can be
found at her office at Wagener UMC and
on Tuesday and Thursdays at her office at
Swansea UMC.
Wagener UMC celebrated the ordination of Rev. Kristen as a United Methodist elder in May of 2004. Elders are
ordained to service (serving others in
Christ’s name), Word (preaching), Sacrament (administering Baptism and Communion) and order (ordering the life of
the church). Pastors of churches are to
be elders. To celebrate her ordination, a
reception was given in her honor where
she was presented a collection of clergy
stoles that had been lovingly crafted by
two church members. She proudly wears
one of the stoles from that special collection every Sunday.
Rev. Kristen came to Wagener as a
family of one. She will go to St. Paul’s
in Orangeburg as a family of three. The
third member of Kristen’s family is a
handsome boy, named John Edward, born
to Kristen and John on Jan. 4, 2005. John
Edward loves to play outside with his dad
and can be seen most afternoons on his
John Deere Gator riding round and round
in the parsonage yard. He knows many
in the congregation by name and very
rarely meets a stranger. The birth of Benjamin Hipp to Rev. John Hipp and wife
Carol 25 years ago was the last time the
Wagener UMC parsonage heard the cries
of a newborn.
Having served Wagener UMC over the
past six years and the Swansea-Wagener
Charge over the past four years, Rev.
Kristen has become very familiar with
patient rooms and surgery waiting rooms
in Augusta, Aiken, Orangeburg, Charleston, Lexington and Columbia hospitals.
In the Wagener congregation, she has
baptized 10 new members, performed the
wedding ceremonies of seven couples,
both members and nonmembers, and has
planned and officiated approximately
25 funerals – two of which were for my
immediate family – LaGrant R. Todd,
my mother-in-law and C.E. Tyler Jr., my
father. This year, on the second Sunday
of Easter, March 30, Wagener UMC
witnessed eight people join its membership – another great day in the history of
WUMC!
Rev. Kristen R. Richardson-Frick has
been a true spiritual leader for the last six
years. When asked the question “What do
you consider to be the most significant
accomplishments while pastor of Wagener
UMC?” she offered the following: “I am
proud of the fact that, together, we have
increased our average worship attendance
by nearly 40 percent (statistics are in our
charge conference reports) over the past
six years. I am also proud that we were
able to dedicate ourselves to fully funding the mission and ministry that comes
through our now-consistent 100 percent
apportionment payments. It has been
quite a few years since WUMC had been
able to do that.
“It does my heart good to see that we
have begun to have consistent lay-led
Bible studies, monthly Communion delivery to homebound members, and (over
the past 5 years) new Sunday School
classes for children and younger adults.
I was thrilled when our small-in-number
church family sent several thousand dollars to Katrina relief through UMCOR
(United Methodist Committee on Relief)
and directly to an affected family.
“We have also renovated the sanctuary and reroofed all portions of the main
church building and parsonage, something that also makes me proud.”
Once again as God turns the pages
of the book containing the history of
Wagener UMC to the page entitled “June
2008 through June ?,” He, of course,
knows what will be written on the pages
that follow. At the same time, as we
reflect on the events recorded on the
pages of yet another chapter in that same
history book that are soon to be complete,
I am reminded of a beautiful verse found
in Matthew 25:21 that perfectly fits the
leadership that God has provided for His
people in Wagener through His servant,
Kristen R. Richardson-Frick. “Well done,
my good and faithful servant. Since you
have been faithful in small matters, I will
give you great responsibility. Come share
your master’s joy.”
God be with you Kristen – ’til we
meet again! Our prayers of support and
heartfelt love go with you, John and John
Edward!
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