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K-9 unit joins Wagener police

by Lisa Moore Rodgers

From the Welcome back, students! WS High School Class of 1988 Celebrates 25th Reunion From the mayors desk

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Aiken Standard covering wagener and eastern aiken county

Wednesday, May 29, 29, 2013 September 26, 2012 Wednesday Xxxxx XX, 2004 Wednesday, August 2012

Excitement, joy and lots of fun that is what you got on Saturday May 11, 2013. The Wagener Salley High School Class of 1988 held their 25th class by Mayor Mike Miller reunion at Aiken Municipal Building in By TEDDy KULMALA downtown Aiken. With about 35 class tkulmala@aikenstandard.com Local governments dont produce a their best for Wagener. Your opinions submitted photo product, they provide services. When members and teachers and a are important to myself and the Council. The Wagener Police Department has a new ofcitizens interact with town employees Please feel free to contact us anytime A dog leaves the spay/neuter program sponsored special friend from school days past, ficer patrolling the streets on four legs. whether it involves payingby utility bills,and a Pawmetto with your suggestions. FOTAS Lifeline. the nightawas filled with oldMalinois, friends, was Xantos, 2-year-old Belgian water service issue or being pulled over I ask you to join me in welcoming our lots of memories and many obtained by the town from the hugs. Columbia Police by a police officer the response they MILLER Canine Officer Xantos to the Wagener By MIKE Department and is Wageners first K-9 unit, acreceive can shape their entire outlook and Police Department. Xantos is a Belgian The night started with a prayer and cording to Officer Jeremy Hill, who is Xantos opinion of the town government. imported from The Netherlands This years WestMalinois Nile virus outbreak is on track to be the blessing from Mr. Isaac Moore who Class of 1988 handler. I assure you that we at Town Hall strive and will workingin with biggest since the virus firstbe appeared the Officer United Jeremy States watched over and cared many Hill spent eight weeks in for school to learn how to During the reunion a power point to do our best to insure that our employHill, who is certifiedAug. as a police canine in 1999, U.S. health officials reported 21. Unfortu media, (facebook, twitter, emails) we students who have entered thru other the officers be a handler and to be able to train ees have everything needed to doin fulfill handler Aiken and trainer. nately South Carolina, County is in the lead with can somewhat stay in and touch with old in handling. Xantos,schools. he said, had already been slide presentation played showing their duties obligations to our cus- cases The presence of a K-9 officer deter photo by rob novit four confirmed of the West Nile as of Aug. will 24, ac doors of Wagener Sandy Allen, pictures of the past, principal, and a page friends. But Heyward that could never replace drug dealers by being inEnvironmental town and visible. through training with the Columbia department. tomers. Weand will expect employees take Laura Bacon, the new Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School greets fifth-grader Benzel his cording to the Department of Health and class president, welcomed and thanked For reasons specific to them, they requested K-9 officers are also valuable in assisting pride in9. their workof and maintain high mother, Cynthia Heyward, and other students and parents as they arrived. See more photos on pages 5 and Control. honoring the memories of the seeing the smile or the hug your all whodog. came out to make another He just didnt fitthe thatoccasion need, Hill said. officers in detaining criminals, tracking standards of integrity in cooperative ef- than Those older 50 are the most likely to become seclassmates we have lost over the years. fellow class mates. Many left that night special. Acknowledgment also went Richie Bailey,Mike McGovern, and Sandy According to Mayor Michael Miller, Xantos was fleeing criminals and locating lost people. forts to achieve mutual goals andill exceed verely with West Nile and should take special care to There was lots of music and dancing looking forward to the next reunion. So Allen We brought to theWilliford United States from Holland, will be working closely with other expectations. avoid mosquitoes, according to the CDC. The most effecout to Dana Stalnaker who where throughout the night. to the class of Our 1988, see you in 5 years! many are bred. He is the law enforcement agencies through mucustomers are not always right, but tive practices of protecting yourself against this disease spent police manydogs hours and did lots of same workbreed Please see pictures, Page 12 as Cairo, the dog that served on the Navy SEALs In our world today of social assistance agreements to assist they are always the customer. Certainly may be simple buttual lifesaving. The first is to drain any a to make this event possible. mission that killed Osama bin Laden. large area of northeast Aiken we have a few problematic frequent fli- water areas of standing where mosquitoes like County. to breed.
A lot of times, youll hear people refer to them as a souped-up German shepherd, Chief Jeff Key said. Supposedly, they see a little better, they smell a little better, they run a little faster. Theand tornado sirenthat is scheduled ers that constantly complain, can never Look about your home yardwarning for anything may for completed installation be satisfied and thrive on negativism, but as hold water such flower pots, buckets, old Thursday, kiddie pools Sept. 27. will establish a protocol thats just part of the job we accept. and such. If your home hasWe gutters, make sure they arefor Staff photo by teddy Kulmala its future use andgutters provideprovide this informaWe will be looking at ways to and improve clear free flowing as occluded very Xantos is seen here with his handler, Officer tion to befor readily available for mosquito everyone our services and modify policies to opproductive breeding areas mosquitoes. Use Please see Xantos, Page 22 Jeremy Hill. in our area. timize the ability of our personnel to do DEET, repellent with dress in long pants and long sleeves, and be especially careful at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. We will be taking steps to aid in mosquito control and Congratulations to Brielle Busbee and Reshonique M. Gleaton, ask that you report any areas of stagnant water that cause you concern. We are closely monitoring those retention/ recipients of the Future Builders Scholarships. Churches Together detention pond areas but unfortunately cannot eliminate for Kids Ministries awarded Brielle and Reshonique $1200. WAGENER-SALLEY 54, PELION STAff rEporTS Head coach Ken Tucker said the War Eagles he and the team need to keep focusing them on the at this point. These manmade breeding grounds26 are scholarships for Character PELION High School will continue preparations the Godly same way next and game.servanthood during mandated by some of theWagener-Salley very folks charged with protectIt has been nearly a decade since the continued itsthe torrid pace open the 2012 theyve done during theHigh first 2-0 start forAwards the Ive got to work hard. weeks win) ing the citizens. I think odds of a to death resulting from Wagener-Salley School Day, May 24th . (Last Brielle will be Wagener-Salley High School football team season on Friday night, using a strong second program since 2003. The War Eagles hadnt is one step accomplished but now we have a mosquito-borne illness far exceeds that of being swept Clemson University studying Health and Reshonique opened the season with consecutive victories. attending halfforever to blow Pelion High School, 54-26, gone 3-0 since 1995. to move on to Science next week, said quarterback away and lost inout a flash flood on Park Street. After some long years, the War Eagles have notching a win over its the Class AA rival for Well just keep what were doing, Malcolm Stroman. The seasons not over yet will be doing attending USCA studying nursing. Join with us in We are very pleased to say that spay/neuter prothe photo by rob novit started this season off with back-to-back-to first time 1995. The War Eagles have trying to get better, Tucker said. and we still have to being work hard. gram sponsored by since FOTAS and Pawmetto Lifeline was congratulating these two wonderful graduates for outstanding back wins, including the 73-14 of paioni Quarterback Malcolm Stroman, the Aiken Heres a look at theto games since last photo thrashing by tina chavious Mary and Jason Bevell accompany their excited son Jason his kinyoung people and examples for all. out. Elizabeth Brielle Reshonique Michelle Gleaton Please see football, Page 17 Bethune-Bowman. Standard Player of the at Week for Week 1, said monthsMiddle edition came Dr. Bacon, BeckyBusbee and Lance Brown dergarten class Busbee Corbett Elementary School. Please see MAYOR, Page 29

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War Eagles off to best start in recent history

Congratulations to our Future Builders

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of Simpler Times

by LeMyra Young
Memories are precious. Memories are Memories something that be Memories taken away from Memories arecannot precious. are you. Memories bring you great comfort and something that cannot be taken away from joy. sustain you through you.Memories Memoriescan bring you great comfort and difficult times. can Memories you to diffijoy. Memories sustainallow you through remember where you came look cult times. from Memories allow you toand remember from where you came look forward to forward to where you and are going. Memories where you are going. Memories are Gods are Gods gift from thepast for the future. gift from the past for the future. When You Wish Upon a Star This past Oct. 31, over Wagener lost one of I recently read my Memories its most beloved citizens, Virginia Buncolumn from last month, and I realized drick Miller. Mrs. Virginia was born in that my brother Charlie and I grew up Columbia on Aug. 2, 1929. She grew up in in a time when lifeof was still simple. Our theAvenues area West Columbia and world revolved around a small southern graduated from the University of South town where everyone each she other Carolina. Shortly after knew graduation met and married looked out for each other. Wemoved spent to ONeal Miller Jr. and carefree outside with Wagenerdays (Mr.playing Neals hometown) and reared neighbor or withhad ourthe Tyler their threechildren boys. I recently pleasure of spendingOur the afternoon with her second son cousins. Lybrand grandparents lived Michael ashouse he shared with meyard, so many in a small in our side and wonour derfulgrandparents stories of his mother and his family. Tyler lived less than a mile Michael tells that, being a city girl,that his away in the two story white house mother was culture shock upon moving to Charlie and in his wife Ann live in today. Wagener; however, special took School and church one made up a person large part Mrs. Virginia under her wing. That person of our social life. The television set took a was Ruby Phillips, better know as Rabbit. back seat for our entertainment. Rabbit became a constant at the Miller house Harvest Carnival was one of her theboys as she helped Mrs. Virginia with highlights the schoolskills. year. Michael The and sharedof her cooking said elementary and high participated his mother grew up in schools the Lutheran church in the event. were set up for but became a Booths Baptist upon moving to Go WaFishing, Apple Bobbing, gener; she made sure that Fortune her boys Teller, were in church Sunday and preached to and theevery like. The country store was athem room about theanticipation. evils of gambling. One Saturday of much There were many after Michael finished selling his cloths boiled and peahomemade items: aprons, table nuts, he decided he and would make a detour napkins, cannedthat fruits vegetables, by Jerrys station, which was housed jellies and gas pickles, and much more. Thein a building where the magistrates office in of Waauditorium show was the culmination gener is today. Michael couldnt resist dropthe evening; two such shows standout in ping a nickel in the pin ball machine even my memory. womanless was though he hadThe been told it waswedding gambling. probably the most entertaining. A great With that one nickel, he immediately won $3; number of local men dressed in to womens fortunately he was smart enough head for clothes and high heel shoes, donned wigs, home. Michael did not include the $3 in his and put on make-up; I recall grownups peanut money for he knew thethe consequences saying that some of the men looked better of gambling. Later he was sitting at the kitchena table counting ofman. his savings. Rabbit as woman than all as a All in all it was and his mother were also in show the kitchen, and, a hysterical sight. Another was the Tom Thumb wedding; children played the parts of the bride, the groom, the wedding party, and as the parents of thebride and of the groom. Bobby Gantt and I were the parents of the groom, and Neal Mc Laurin was theMichael groom. speak Several weeks when Rabbit heard the total, prior to Harvest Carnival each homeroom she said you are not supposed to have that in grades one(Rabbit through twelve elected a much money. had boiled the peanuts kinghelped and queen to represent their and Michael bag them.) Mrs. Virginia homeroomhim, on Carnival night. The questioned and he admitted that he had winners were chosen by machine. penny votes; put a nickel in the pinball Mrs. Virginia, Rabbit and Michael immediately went therefore each homeroom representative to Jerrys andcan made Michael had a sealed with a slot return cut in the the $3, top and gave him his Wagener nickel back. and Jerry carried it all over asking for knew thatIMrs. Virginias from boys called aI donation. was thequeen my first her Shah, and so I questioned Michael as grade and my sixth grade homerooms. I to the the reference to Shah. seems that when wore same dress forIt the Tom Thumb the oldest Miller boy Buzz was just beginwedding and for homeroom queen. It was ning to speak he kept repeating shah, shah, a long After dress a that made for me; it shah. fewMama days of this, Mrs. Virginia was dotted Swiss. When I was younger, realized that he was calling her Shah, and I thought it was the to greatest in the so she became Shah all her thing boys and then world to wear a long dress. I was really to her grandchildren and great-grandchild. aggravated when I was queenschool, of my sixth Michael said, when he entered all the gradestudents homeroom and was and toldhe that I Shah other had a mama, told that he not wanted to call her Mama, too.The She would be wearing a long dress. explained that she was his mama, but attire she was powers that be decided that church called wouldShah. be worn. I again wore a suit that Somemade time after living in Wagener, Mrs. Mama for me to wear to church. I Virginia opened Floweroutfit. Shop. In did not even getMillers a new church her early childhood she acquired her love for However, I had no reason to complain; flowers helping her grandmother in her yard Mama sewed beautifully, and I always had and garden. Mrs. Virginia had no formal very pretty clothes. training in flower arranging; her skill was Our family attended church every an innate talent as was proven by the many Sundayshe and participated in all church awards received for her floral designs and related activities. One of the best parts of demonstrations throughout the southeastern summer was Vacation Bible School. It was United States. a In time to spend with friends, aswith wellaas, a 1979, Michael made friends time to learn more about thewas Bible. Most gentleman from Holland who visiting the United States. Afteroutside many trips visit all mothers did not work the to home with this friend and his so family inSchool Holland, those many years ago, Bible was Michael arranged for his mother visit with held in the mornings. Each dayto began with them also.in Michael flew to Belgium We first, assembly the church sanctuary. sang and hisheard mother was to follow and meet him songs, Bibleverses, and prayed. We in Holland. Michael told me that it was the would then go to class to study the Bible first international fight for his mother, and and later participate in crafts. Our day he arranged with the airlines for her to have at Bible School ended with refreshments special care. She was to disembark the plane andaout door games. The final day in of the Bible via wheelchair; as Michael waited School was a picnic and swimming at handicap area he did not see his mother. He Aikenher State It was sowaiting much fun to found in Park. the customary area rathdive off the dock or in my case jump a er miffed that he had thought sheto needed off the dock holding my nose as I crashed Please see MeMories, Page 3 into the water. I hated it when someone would hold my head under the water until I nearly drowned, then let me up as I coughed and struggled to get my breath back. I can still feel the water stinging my nose and eyes. Another part of church that

I enjoyed was MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship.) It met every Sunday night, and once a quarter we would meet with other churches in our district. One song that I remember learning was JOY (Jesus first yourself last and others in-between.) We got our first television set when I was six years old, and Charlotte, NC was the nearest television station. We saw a lot of snow the first few months even with the extremely high antennae atop our house. Soon thereafter WIS an affiliate of NBC began broadcasting from Columbia; then CBS and ABC followed. It wasnt long, and we were able to receive Augusta stations too. My favorite programs were Annie Oakley and I Love Lucy. We had a cabinet style television set, and I remember Possum Lybrand coming to the house to replace a blown tube. I was begging him to hurry up; I wanted to watch Annie Oakley. Another program we watched was The Peach Blossom Special on one of the Augusta stations. The Peach Blossom Special band played country music and always had a special guest perform too. I remember seeing and hearing Brenda Lee sing; she was only seven or eight years old. Several years ago, my husband Garry and I saw Brenda Lee in concert at the Newberry Opera House. I had the opportunity to speak with her and told her

that I remembered seeing her perform on The Peach Blossom Special. Another event I remember was Thursday night boxing sponsored by Gillette razors. Daddy and his brother Shorty watched the fights together, and Shorty ducked and bobbed every punch thrown. One television program we always watched was Walt Disney; many of the beloved Disney characters lit up the screen every week. Even now I can close my eyes and be transported back in time and hear Jiminy Cricket sing When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. It is hard to believe the big monstrosity television set that took up so much space is now replaced by the pencil thin LED light set, and through the advancement in technology, we can see on our television screen something happen on the other side of the world in a matter of seconds. Life is no longer simple, yet there are many benefits of living in the age of technology. However, when I am driving my car from one engagement to the other, and my mine is racing wondering how I am going to keep up with all Ihave to do, I long for the simple life and When You Wish Upon a Star. Make a memory; share a memory. Memories are precious.

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Where is Spring?
BY WES BOMMER
Columnist Gaze out the window will certainly poise that question. One might ask why or how things are blooming four to six weeks behind schedule. The weather is not helping this either. Much need rain will wash the blooms clear of nectar on some of the primary sources and it takes it approximately three days for the bloom to refill. The problem with this is that we have had a high percentage of days that it was overcast and bees do not fly without the navigation of the sun. Once the wind picks up over six or seven miles an hour, bees do not fly as they would be blown off their course. It may be curious to note that the bees check the wind speed with the final most segment on their antennas. Good food for thought is if a bee only makes 1/12 of a teaspoon in their entire life the aforementioned items certainly impede honey production. The good news is that the bees give their upmost to honey production. People starting new hives with packaged bees have had mixed results. The cold, rainy weather had real adverse effects on queen mating results. An improperly mated queen may be unable to supply the 1500 to 2000 eggs a day that are necessary to bring a hive to full strength. The same weather conditions make replacement queens difficult at best to find replacements. This roller coaster puts beekeeping squarely into the agriculture world. South Carolina Beekeeping Board of Directors has had their spring meeting. One of the first topics discussed was discussion about the replacement of the State Apiarist, Dr. Mike Hood. Applications are being taken and hopefully the position will be filled by late summer. Planning for our summer meeting at Clemson has been finalized. Our upcoming research project was explained that when this project is fully operational, you will then be able to go to www. scstatebeekeepers.org to see the inner workings of a beehive. This system will record weight gains and losses as well as most other hive activities. To learn more about our research fund, you may also check into the above referenced website. The South Carolina State Beekeepers Association has taken beginners beekeeper course to the Allendale Correctional Facility. Their training is designed so that they can reproduce it. At this time, they have six hives of their own that are off to a semi-bumpy start. There are great signs of improvement on the horizon. The new beekeepers are working diligently to bring these bees up to full potential. On a sidebar, through the beekeeping program a quilting class has begun. This class shows much promise. It should be noted that all of these projects are carried out and supported by volunteers and contributions and that there is no cost to the taxpayers. If you would care to contribute to these two programs, materials such as cotton fabrics, cotton batting, thread, irons, sewing machines or finances can be dropped off at the Nancy Bonnette Library in Wagener. Wes Bommer is a Master Gardener, member of Wagener Garden Club and president of Mid-State Beekeepers and the State Beekeepers Association

This month in wageners history

BY CYNTHIA HARDY 1912
Wagener Museum Contributor

The Wagener High School class of 1912 consisted of one graduate, Miss Daisy Harley. Miss Harley received her diploma in the auditorium of the school building. The old Wagener High School was built in 1911 and was located at the far right side of our current high school. The school was used as a high school until 1925 when a new high school was built. It then became the elementary school until it was razed in 1953.

1930

On May 21, Edmund Bellinger Jackson of Wagener, former lieutenant governor, announced that he would be in the race for governor. Ibra Charles Blackwood became the 97th Governor of SC in the Nov. 1930 election.

1938

The program reads TREASURE ISLAND presented by Senior Class Wagener High School May 27, 1938. After graduation, the seniors are setting out for Treasure Island. The welcome by Maxine Brodie was followed by Mary Boyd (History), Mary Frances Ezelle (Prophecy), Naomi Garvin (Statistics), Florine Williams (Will), Nancy Mae Rish (Poem) and Forrest Richardson (Valedictory). The plays characters included Forrest Richardson

(Captain), Lowman Tyler (First Mate), Buck Tyler (Second Mate), Jackie Cooke (Supercargo), Carmen Poole (a Comic), Tessie Jones (A Stowaway), Frank Aldridge (Pirate Captain), John Fanning (Neptune), Connie Mae Rish (Sprite), Mary Frances Ezelle (Columbia), Eunice Heath (Lorelei), Christine Garvin, Margie Garvin, Anna Mixon, Beatrice Layton and other members of the class were passengers. The Morgan sisters were Zephyrs.

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Students Opposing Drug Abuse

Lance Corporal Judd Jones speaking with students about the potential consequences of their decisions.

SODA Club President, sophomore, Delores Evans and Freshman Football Player, Nijae Jerry display the tobacco-free sign in efforts to reduce tobacco use at Wagener Salley High Schools football field. The Students Opposing Drug Abuse of someone elses poor choices. (SODA) Club of Wagener-Salley High May 26 to 31 marks the observance School and the Aiken Center for of World No Tobacco Week. During that Alcohol and Other Drug Services are time, the SODA Club and the Aiken teaming to reduce substance abuse Center will jointly sponsor actions to among students and the community. promote substance abuse awareness in On May 15 Lance Corporal Judd the Wagener community. These groups Jones of the South Carolina Highway received a grant from the SC Patrol and John Humphrey from Tobacco-Free Collaborative in efforts to Families of Highway Fatalities reduce tobacco use in the community. presented a pre-Prom program SODA Club members will write facts stressing the importance of wearing about tobacco on footprints which will seatbelts, driving sober, and obeying be placed throughout Wagener Salley the speed limit. Students learned that High School and local businesses. the financial cost of driving under the During the school lunch period, SODA influence (DUI) is high. The minimum Club members will inform students on fine for DUI is approximately $1,000; an the dangers of tobacco use. At weeks attorney for a first offense DUI is about end, students will write a fact they $3,500; SR22 insurance is about $4,000 learned on a giant cigarette model. The per year with a 3 year minimum; model will then be on display at the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action school. The goal of these events is to Program (ADSAP) is about $500. More educate students and the community importantly, the ultimate cost can be on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and ones own life, the life of another or lifeother drug use and to decrease the long disability. number of tobacco users. SODA Club advisor Mary Mason These activities are particularly stated, The presentation served as an important to SODA Club President excellent reminder of how important it Delores Evans because her mother died is to make the right choices. Not only from a tobacco related illness. I feel did Officer Jones share statistics for the that its important to talk about tobacco state, but he related local incidents. It awareness to prevent heart attacks, was very realistic to have a parent (Mr. lung problems and possibly death, said John Humphrey) share his personal Evans. tragedy, the death of his son, as a result

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Wagener-Salley Good News

Spring is a busy time for farmers and FFA members. Wagener-Salley FFA members have had a great plant sale, attended the State Plant Presentation Ceremony, State Tool Identification Career Development Event and State Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event. As result of hard work of the Wagener-Salley FFA members and support from the Wagner-Salley community members, the FFA has had another successful plant sale. Flowering plants as well as vegetable plants were grown as part of the plant science instruction curriculum and have been sold as the FFAs fundraiser. Still for sale at Wagener-Salley are some beautiful wave petunia baskets, geraniums, begonias, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Please call 803.645.1120 if you are interested in supporting the FFA by purchasing any plants. The State Plant Presentation Ceremony was a success. WagenerSalley brought plants to help beautify the grounds of the State House, as well as other schools from all around the state. Riley Burnett, R.J. Cole, McCoy Martin and Jacob Yon placed first in the State Tool Identification Career Development Event. Jacob Yon and R.J. Cole made perfect scores during the competition. Shaina Key, Tillman Rushton, and Haley Williamson placed first in the State Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event. Tillman Rushton placed second overall high individual, first place in the Welding division, and first place in Small Engines event. Haley Williamson placed fifth overall high individual and placed first in Surveying. The team will travel to Louisville, Kentucky in the fall to compete at the National level. Laura Tindal W-S FFA Reporter
State FFA Vice President- Maria Aushburn, R.J.Cole, McCoy Martin, Riley Burnett, Jacob Yon

Ag. Mech. Team- State Vice President-Hunter Holland, T.C. Rushton, Shaina Key and Haley Williamson

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S. Carolina Legislative Update

Dear Friends: Led by Republicans, the S.C. House has ushered through sweeping government reforms intended to balance the power between the Governor and the legislature making our Governor a Chief Executive Officer and bringing more accountability to state government. This is the fifth time in six years that the House has approved similar legislation. Last year, it died in the final hour of a Senate filibuster.

by SC Rep. Bill Taylor, R-District 86

how putting all of that under the control of the governor might threaten our states AAA credit rating. Our state government can be a cumbersome and unwieldy entity at times, with our Governor overseeing a few things, the General Assembly overseeing others, and the Budget & Control Board overseeing even more. As a Conservative, I fundamentally favor smaller, more streamlined government. That desire is at the heart of this legislation.

improvement. Highlights: Requiring lawmakers to disclose the sources of their non-government personal income - but not the amounts - in addition to their publicly paid income. Ending the blackout period before an election during which campaign contributions go unreported until after an election. Regulating the lobbying of local governments and school boards by requiring paid lobbyists who attempt to influence those bodies to register with the state. Redefining political committees to require groups attempting to influence the outcome of campaigns to report their activities. Currently, the groups now can operate secretly. Prohibiting political action committees, or PACs, with ties to House members from making campaign contributions to candidates.

DOA Wins Approval

At issue is the proposed Department of Administration (DOA). Currently, S.C. is the only state that operates with a Budget & Control Board - a strange hybrid of the legislative and executive branches that essentially controls most major functions of our state government. This year, the House worked with the Senate to approve substantively similar versions of the legislation that moves human resources, information technology, and administration of the states physical plant and vehicles under the control of the governor. This plan moves nearly 90 percent of the old Budget & Control Boards functions to the governors cabinet - where these basic administrative functions belong. This move will make state government more accountable and make our Governor a true chief executive. Above all, no matter who lives at the governors mansion, it is the right thing to do. One small vestige of the old Budget & Control Board will live on. The new State Contracts and Accountability Authority will continue to oversee the state auditor, bonding authority, insurance services, and annual retirement assumptions. We had to keep this separate because of concerns about

Ethics Reform Passes House

Potential Medicaid Solution

In 1991 S.C. passed what was regarded as the strongest ethics bill in the nation for elected officials. That followed the infamous Lost Trust legislative scandal. Now twenty two years old - its past time to bring ethics into the 21st century. Strengthening the states ethics laws has been a top priority for House Republicans this year. The House of Representatives passed a comprehensive ethics reform bill this month that substantially strengthens our states ethics law for public officials. Among the many sweeping changes the legislation would end the General Assemblys practice of policing its own members without public oversight. The bill would create a Joint Committee on Ethics, consisting of eight members of the public and eight lawmakers, split evenly between parties and members of the House and Senate. The bill also calls for the creation of a Public Integrity Unit to investigate alleged criminal violations. The unit would have members from the state Attorney Generals office, the state Law Enforcement Division, the Department of Revenue and other state agencies. Gov. Haley praised the legislation. Even critics admit the bill is a vast

Health policy in South Carolina, and in most other states, is highly controversial and difficult to navigate.

One group demands the state extend free medical coverage to hundreds of thousands of people via a very expensive expansion of Medicaid. Opponents recognize that the expansion proposed under ObamaCare is unaffordable. I have long advocated for block granting of Medicaid. That would mean getting a waiver from the Feds so SC could design a more efficient and cost effective approach. Thats the goal of the recently-filed bill, H.4095. Like any legislation, it will be hotly debated and come under tough scrutiny. Thats good because the legislative process sorts out critical issues. Activists have already lashed out against the initiative. However, saying NO to everything is not an answer. We must be pro-active to manage, improve; yet contain Medicaid costs. Im not an health care expert, but I am willing to hear from experts; both supporters and opponents of this bill. The ultimate goal is to craft legislation that best serves the people of SC that is affordable in both the short term and long term.
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Wagener man gets 12 years for burglary

Thanks in part to the black and yellow clothing he wore while breaking into a home, a Wagener man will spend the next 12 years in a green jumpsuit after he was convicted of burglary last week. A jury found 46-year-old Paul Chandler guilty of second-degree burglary, violent. The charge was classified as violent based on Chandlers previous record of two or more convictions for house breaking or burglary, according to Assistant Solicitor Jay Slocum, who prosecuted the case. Chandler has two other burglary arrests on his record, as well as arrests for criminal domestic violence, disorderly conduct, grand larceny and resisting arrest, according to Aiken County detention center records. Second-degree burglary normally carries a maximum of 10 years in prison; however, when the charge is classified as violent, the defendant faces up to 15 years, Slocum said. Chandler was sentenced on Monday to 12 years in prison. The incident happened on Jan. 16 at a home on Mill Street in Wagener. The victim called law enforcement after his wife alerted him to a noise she heard by their garage. The husband went out to investigate the noise and came face to face with the defendant coming around the back of the victims garage, Slocum said. Wagener Police Department responded to the incident location where the victim immediately picked the defendant out of a photo line-up and described the black and yellow clothing the defendant was wearing. The departments K-9 unit was also called to the scene, and it took only a matter of minutes for Officer Jeremy Hill and Xantos, the departments Belgian Malinois, to track from the incident location to Chandlers home on Holley Street, Slocum said. Once inside the defendants home, officers discovered a storage container taken from the victims garage as well as the black and yellow clothing described by the victim, he said. Slocum credited the Wagener Police Department and its K-9 unit for their prompt attention to the case. It was their quick response to the scene that led to the collection of crucial evidence in the case and the capture of the defendant, he said. Teddy Kulmala covers the crime and courts beat for the Aiken Standard and has been with the newspaper since August 2012. He is a native of Williston and majored in communication studies Paul Chandler at Clemson University.

GIANT YARD SALE

Wagener Pavilion Saturday, June 8 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

to benefit the Apache Reservation Warehouse Project and Mission Trip to Arizona By Faith Missions International

New Holland Baptist Church will have a spaghetti supper benefit on Friday, July 12 at 6pm. Plates will be 7 dollars and include spaghetti, salad and garlic bread. Dine in or carry out. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time and shown at the door. To purchase tickets call/ leave a message at 803-508-3292 or 803-564-3312. Or message our fb page. Www.facebook.com/Newhollandbaptist

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AL Corbett Jr. Beta Club and Student Council News

The ALC Jr. Beta Club and the Student Council completed their final Service Learning Project for the 2012/2013 school year on April 23rd. To celebrate Earth Day, the members participated in the 2nd annual Campus Beautification Day. The students did an excellent job of making our campus litter free. Other service learning projects the students have completed this year include helping with Family Night Programs, working to purchase the schools first aluminum can recycle container, donating over 1,000 aluminum can tabs to the Ronald McDonald House, and distributing Random Act of Kindness Boxes which contained items donated by the student body. Please contact Mrs. Daniels if you have community projects that the Jr. Beta Club or Student Council can assist with for the 2013-2014 School Year

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Wagener-Salley High School Class of 1988 25th Reunion

Dana Williford Stalnaker,Eric Gleaton, and Lisa Moore Rodgers

Heidi Chavious, Isaiah Moore, and Cheryl Morrison

Robert Landy and Don Otts

Kandy Cook, Joe Gatlin, and Judson Matheson

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Wagener-Salley High School Junior-Senior Prom

The Junior Class of Wagener-Salley High School and their class sponsor, Mrs. Leah Shackleford, hosted their annual Junior Senior Prom on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The theme was High Society. The theme colors were turquoise, teal and white. The students enjoyed an elegant evening with light hors doeuvres catered by Mrs. Brenda Brown and dancing with music provided by Southern Sounds DJ Service. The students elected Brittany Rushton, as Prom Queen, (pictured with her best friend, Whitney Tindall), Tregory Garvin, as Prom King, (pictured with his date, Tialeisha Corley), Junior Prince, Bobby Chavis(Pictured with his date, Abigail Tindall) and Junior Princess, MyOndrea Landy(pictured with her dance partner, Mark Corley). Special thanks to Mr. Pough for providing an exciting end to the evening with a balloon drop.

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by Brian Watts
New Man
July 20, 2011
Its been almost 4 years since becoming sober and prolonging an early grave God has helped destroy the urge of drugs and drinking and my soul He has saved You see I was an addict that drank and did a whole lot of dope I wondered around with a lost soul, didnt have any hope Its like night and day, the way I used to live Now I talk of the grace of God, my lifes story I give I tell everyone about my past and the wonderful power of prayer How I was addicted and how God save me, this I love to share With my changes and my new life, my mom and family are very proud Ill tell my story of my past, until Jesus comes in the clouds Until that time, Ill tend to my critters and wrench in my woods Its a lot different than where I was in that fast neighborhood Here where the rabbits and squirrels play, the trees seem to talk Its very peaceful in the a.m.s, when God and I have our walk Just remember when you wake in the morning and your bodys kind of sore Thank God for what you have in your life, before your feet hit the floor If you feel like youre not complete and you want to be whole Let God into your life, Hell cleanse your soul You, too, can have this peace, just let God in your heart Talk to Him, pray to Him, begin your fresh start These words were written by a retired addict, who held Satans hand The power of prayer and love of God, made me a new man

Any form of Cancer can take its emotional and physical toll on an individual, but with the love and support of family anything can be overcome. This is what inspired Monica Gleaton and Murrayshia Tyler to host and participate in their first Annual Heart & Sole 5K Walk/Run to benefit the American Cancer Society. The walk will be June 15th and will begin at Busbee-Corbett School at 10:30 am. Tickets in advance are $7 for Children & $15 for Adults; on the day of the walk tickets will be $10 for Children and $20 for Adults. Participants will walk to WagenerSalley High School and back to Busbee-Corbett. Participants are also

encouraged to wear colored ribbons representing the type of Cancer they are supporting to overcome. There are twenty-six ribbons with Lavender representing all types of cancer. After the Walk/Run has adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Gleaton and Tyler will also be selling plates and washing cars at the Pavilion in Wagener. All proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society and a Representative from the society will be in attendance. Tyler and Gleaton said, It is very exciting to be apart of this event, but in order for us to be successful we need the support of our family and friends to stand up with us.

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Fatherhood was so important to God that He choose Joseph to be the earthly father of His Son, Jesus Christ. Now you talk about pressure!! That would be impossible if not for the strength and wisdom God gave Joseph. God is here to empower every father to be the best father for his child. What emotions surface when you think of your father? There is obvious sadness if he has passed on. Fathers Day presents a great opportunity to focus on and cherish the memories you have. Maybe there is great pain because your father has chosen not to be a part of your life. I know how that feels. It has nothing to do with you, so do not beat yourself up. There are children who are disappointed and embarrassed by their fathers moral failures and questionable lifestyle. If you have a loving father and are proud of him, let him know. Those positive words of affirmation will go a long way in his knowing how much you value him. Every father needs to know he is influencing his children, whether he accepts it or not. When Stephen, my son was very young, we had gone to the store to get a few things. What I

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by Dr. Tommy Huddleston

The Blessing of Fatherhood

Any honest father would describe fatherhood as being achallenge, filled with adjustments. Speaking from experience, being a father is one of the greatest blessings of my life. From their conception, I have always considered Rebecca, Stephen and Rachel to be gifts from God (Proverbs 27:3). Before they were born, Lucy and I gave them back to God. It would be wonderful if I could tell you I have been a perfect father. I am far from it. There is always room for improvement. Now they are adults and life gives me the opportunity to invest in their lives, which is something I do not take lightly. Each one is always on my heart and in my prayers. There are many fathers who feel the same way. Recently, I asked a first-time father what was his greatest adjustment. Without hesitation he said, Loss of sleep. Under my breath I was saying, If you only knew. That little baby he holds in his heart and his hands will need for him to be the fatherthat is loving, dependable and most of all, godly. Every family needs a father.

brought back was a life-changing lesson. We were walking into the store when I noticed my shadow on the ground. All of a sudden Stephen said, Look Daddy! I am walking in your footsteps! From that moment, I resolved to be sure to set the example I wanted him to follow. Hopefully, I have succeeded. If any father or child has a broken relationship, I encouraged you not to let pride stand in the way of reconciliation. The words, I am sorry and I forgive you will begin the healing process. Life is too short to hold a grudge and miss the blessing of a loving relationship. Forgiveness begins with a need and desire to forgive; it really is apersonal choice. Todays church and home are in desperate need for more Christian fathers who will be a spiritual example for their children. It will not always be popular, but will always please God. We need more Joshuas who will declare, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. As Christians, never forget, we have a heavenly Father who loves His children very much! HAVE A BLESSED FATHERS DAY!!

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Wagener Womens Well

by Marian Fullard
Wagener Womens Well is a place where you can come and be apart of the teaching of life skills such as sewing, quilting and a bonus which is the Bible study. The Bible study is Gods inspired word. Its our belief that every woman can achieve a better life for herself and her confidence and abilities can be strengthened through Gods unchangeable word. Bible study is Tuesdays 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at 117 Railroad Ave, Wagener, SC. The overall Bible study is simple but powerful, teaching in a way that Gods word will be understood and can be applied to our every day lives. The Bible says in Hosea 4:6 my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, so year by year we want to grow stronger in the Lord as we continue to study the Bible. We aspire to teach the way of life that God wants His children to live by. Not just talk the talk but to walk the walk that will be pleasing in Gods sight and other can see the God in us... So, every effort is made to teach where the results will be very plain and understandable. Our goal is to empower women through different factual accounts of the Bible, which is Gods inspired word. Wagener Womens Well has been a blessing through their outreach to the community. Some of the dedicated women made lap quilts and on April 4, 2013 they blessed Perry Nursing Home residents with the lap quilts. With the directions of God we want to continue to do more outreach in Wagener and the surrounding areas. Just to show you how loving our Father is, He promises to give us our basic needs. An example of this is in the first verse of the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, everything hinges on the personal pronoun my. Unless He is my Shepherd, which is personal, the rest of the Psalm will not belong to you or me. But on the other hand, if He is really mine and I am really His, then I have everything I need in Him. God who loves us so much wants us to spend eternity with Him Is that not good news!!! May Gods love and blessings always be yours

Are you bothered by someones drinking? How to recognize the effects of someone elses drinking in my life? Do you worry about how much someone else drinks? Do you have money problems because of someone elses drinking? Do you tell likes to cover up for someone elses drinking? Do you feel that if the drinker cared about you he/she would stop drinking to please you? Are plans frequently upset or canceled because of the drinker? Do you make threats such as, If you dont stop drinking, Ill leave you? Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout? Have you been hurt or embarrassed because of someones drinking? Do you search for hidden alcohol? Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety? Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved? Do you feel like a failure because you cant control the drinking? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Al-Anon Family Groups may be of help to you. For local information, please call Nancy B. at 803-564-6487. Local meeting: Monday Nights at 7:00 PM Wagener United Methodist Church, 153 Columbia Highway, Wagener, SC

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What Does Dow 15,000 Mean to You?

FINANCIAL FOCUS Article 3 May 27, 2013
This month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a milestone, when, for the first time, it closed above 15,000. Of course, 15,000 is a nice, round number, and it sounds pretty big but what does it mean to you, as an individual investor? Is it cause for celebration or is it more of a caution flag? Theres no one simple answer to these questions. Since March 2009 the low point of the market following the 2008 financial crisis the Dow has risen about 130 percent. And while the Dow is just one index, its nonetheless an important measure of the markets performance which means that you were likely glad to see the 15,000 mark eclipsed and youd be happy if the numbers just kept rising. However, as youre no doubt aware, the market does not move in just one direction. Typically, declines of 10% or more or corrections occur about once a year. Unfortunately, theyre not predictable. Sooner or later, the markets will indeed change course, at least for the short term. When this happens, dont panic corrections are a normal part of the market cycle. Still, you might feel like you should do something to cope with the downturn. But what? Here are a few suggestions: Keep investing Too many people, when faced with a market drop, decide to cut their losses and take a time out from investing. But that can be a costly mistake had these investors bailed out of the market in 2009, and only recently returned, they would have missed a substantial part of that 130 percent run-up in the Dow. And when you invest in a down market, your dollars may actually go farther if the market rebounds, because you would have bought more shares at the lower prices. Review your portfolio Its usually a good idea to review your portfolio at least once a year, and it may be especially important during those times when the market changes directions. Over time, a portfolio can become unbalanced for example, following a long period of rising prices, some of your growthoriented investments may have gained so much value that they now take up a larger percentage of your holdings than you had intended, possibly subjecting you to a greater level of risk than you desire. If this happens, you may need to scale back on these investments and reallocate the money elsewhere. Diversify Always look for ways to spread your dollars among a range of vehicles stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investments. Even within these classes, look for ways to diversify further, such as owning different types of stocks, bonds of varying maturities, and so on. Diversification cant guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, but it can help reduce the impact of volatility that can occur in a downturn. The Dow at 15,000 is certainly no minor event. And since stocks dont appear too expensive compared to their earnings, dont be surprised if higher milestones follow. But record highs can be quickly forgotten when the market falls. By being prepared for that day, too, you can help yourself continue to work toward your goals even when the major market indices have, for the moment, taken a wrong turn. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Wagener Garden Club News

The club met May 14th at Wagener Town Hall at 4:00 p.m. After President Nancy Ballew called the meeting to order and we all repeated the Garden Prayer, Jeanette Shumpert served delicious refreshments. During the business meeting, minutes were approved and a financial report was reported and filed by Vernelle Casey. Committee Reports Bill Miller reported a successful trash pickup with two other members assistance, Vernelle Casey and Brenda Whitlington. The next pickup will be in August. Vernelle Casey reported that the Wagener Cemetery grass cutting was on schedule and that the agreement was good for at least two years, and then letters would be sent out again, asking for donations from families of loved ones buried there. In new business: Vernelle Casey ask the club to consider a bake sale in the fall. After the business meeting, Jeanette Shumpert gave an educational and interesting program on Roses, from choosing the best source, the best spot to plant, preparing the soil, and how to plant, and then when and how to water and finally mulching. She then gave a quiz on what each color rose means, Red, yellow, Orange, Pink and White. Two lucky

members received the door prize of a Knockout Rose and a Peace Rose. The installation of new officers was performed by outgoing president Nancy Ballew. She gave each new officer a plant representing their office. She challenged each to do their best and the club members to support them. Bill Miller President Jeanette Shumpert Vice President Vernelle Casey Secretary, Treasurer The meeting ended with a plant exchange. There were many to choose from. I came home with 10 new plants. Meeting adjourned.

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Gun Safety

Thats the legislative process. H.4095 is not perfect and it is expected to morph into something beneficial and cost effective while improving our Medicaid system. If it doesnt, Ill oppose it. We are only at the starting gate; this discussion will continue into 2014.

The House concurred with Senate amendments and approved a bi-partisan measure to add people who have been deemed mentally unstable by a judge to the federal gun background check registry. The bill now needs the Governors signature.

Gun Makers-SC is Open for Business

Congress OKs Funds for SRS

The House passed a Resolution (H.4059) inviting out-of-state manufactures of firearms and ammunition to locate in SC where we guarantee them a warm welcome. Some states have not been hospitable to those companies prompting them to look for a new home.

CWP Enhancements

Another bill to improve and expand Concealed Weapons Permits passed the House with unanimous bipartisan support. It would allow for the renewal of CWP licenses online and increase the licensing period from 4 to 5 years.

Its thrilling to learn that the uncertainty of funding has been removed from the operations of the Savannah River Site. Four Congressional committees approved the moving of monies within the Department of Energy budget to restore $79 million in funding to SRS. This relieves the anxiety level of thousands of dedicated SRS employees who were facing permanent furloughs. ONWARD with the Mission! Thank you for the privilege of serving you in Columbia. If I can ever be of assistance to you, or if you have ideas on issues you want me to share with the rest of the General Assembly, please dont hesitate to contact me.

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Please help FOTAS and our County Animal Shelter win $1000 by just a click of a button!
Purina Cat Chow is celebrating their 50th Anniversary by helping to improve cat shelters across the country. And you can help the Aiken County Animal Shelter receive up to $1,000 with the click of a button. For each click Purina will donate $1! Only one shelter per state is included, and we have already signed our shelter up to represent South Carolina. So please help us ... you can click once per day from each device you have (e.g., your Smartphone, IPAD, desktop laptap, etc.). Here are the easy instructions for you to follow:

http://www.catchow.com/50Shelters
Once you get here, the steps are:

STEP 1
Youll see a blue box that will say 50 Years 50 Shelters and in that box you are to select a state. Scroll down and select South Carolina.
Berlin Baptist Church celebrated Senior Citizen Day on Sunday, May 5. Berlins seniors started the day with a breakfast fellowship and seniors were the focus of all parts of the service, including Childrens sermon. Wonderful testimonies were given. Berlin Church honored Senior Citizen of the Year Mrs. Sallie Yon for her wonderful Christian example and commitment to the church. Sallie is never late and never misses a service. She welcomes all warmly and even passes out gum after services. She is pictured here with Interim Pastor Dr. Tommy Huddleston.

STEP 2
In the blue box, CLICK HERE and $1 will be donated. Thats it and Thanks from me and FOTAS and the Aiken County Animal Shelter.

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obituaries

Lemuel Ralph Hall, Jr.

June 22, 1929 May 13, 2013 SPARTANBURG Mr. Lemuel Ralph Hall, Jr., 83, formerly of Wagener, entered into rest Monday, May 13, 2013 Mr. Hall is survived by his children; Deborah (David) Wooten of Leesville, and Terry (Rachel) Hall of Spartanburg, Linda Murphy of Lexington, daughter-in-law Angie Diane McHugh, grandchildren; Seth Dalton Hall, Kayla Rachelle Hall, Tanya Celeste (Wesley) Wilson, Danielle YaVette (Terry, USN, Petty Officer 1st Class) Matlock, David Shawn (Kerry) Wooten, USAF, Tech Sgt., Amanda Lee Sims, Richard Wayne (Amanda) Hall, Christopher Allyn (Heidi Hicks) Hall and Amy Niccole Hall, great grandchildren; Branyon Ricketts, Tanner Wooten, McKenzie Wilson, Easton Wilson, Sheridan Matlock, Alyssa Matlock, Brayden Matlock, Cameron Wooten, Kaylie Wooten, Dawson Wooten, Brendon Sims, Nathan Sims, Haley Sims, Michael Austin Hall, Alexis Camille Hall, Brayden Allyn Hall, and Nevaeh Hall. Mr. Hall was the son of the late Lemuel Ralph Hall, Sr., and Helen Addy Davis Hall. He was also predeceased by his wife Elsie Mae McQuartters Hall, and son Richard Lemuel Rick Hall. Mr. Hall was a member of King Grove Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Bible Baptist Church, (Edmund Community), with the Pastor Charlie Stroud officiating.

Cooper Yon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elease Williams Yon, son Brodus Bo Yon, Jr., and brothers; J.E., Jack Wesley, Bobby, Franklin, ORay, B.W. & Infant Boy. Mr. Yon was a member of Perry First Assembly of God. The Funeral Service was held Wednesday, May 22, at Perry First Assembly of God with Pastor Roger Hunnicutt and Dr. Tommy Huddleston officiating. The family would like to than Jean Thurmond and the staff of Hospice of South Carolina for the compassionate care given to Mr. Brodus and the family.

David Lamar Thomas

Mildred Gunter Boyd

May 3, 1921 May 16, 2013 BELVEDERE Mrs. Mildred Gunter Boyd, 92, wife of the late Bailey Boyd, Jr. of 305 Hampton Avenue, Belvedere, SC entered into rest Thursday, May 16, 2013. Born in Lexington County on May 3, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Blanche Hughes Gunter. The Funeral Service for Mrs. Boyd was Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home with the Rev. Dell Cook and Rev. Patty Mayfield officiating. Mrs. Boyd is survived by a niece; Miriam Dukes Poole and husband Tommy and nephews; William M. Howle, Jr. and wife Rendy, and David S. Howle and wife Carole. She was also predeceased by nephew John G. Howle who is survived by his wife Mary Jeanette. The family also includes grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Mrs. Boyd was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and taught for 40 years in the public schools of SC and GA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Belvedere where she formerly served as a Sunday School teacher, Superintendent of the Primary Department and a member of the choir. She was a member of the GA Retired Teachers Association and a member of the Eastern Star. The family asks that memorials be made to AGAPE Assisted Living, 2705 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, 29169.

July 10, 1957 May 13, 2013 WAGENER David Lamar Thomas, 55, was the youngest born of four children to parents Sellous W. Thomas and Nezzle Lee Thomas. He was born July 10, 1957 and transitioned to his new life with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2013. David Lamar, a submariner in the US Navy for four years graduated from Wagener/Salley High School in 1975. He joined the Baughmanville Baptist Church at an early age. David Lamar was gifted in music. Until his illness, he often enjoyed relaxing by playing the guitar. He leaves the legacy of a quiet spirit and endurance. David leaves to cherish his memories two brother, Sellous W. Thomas (Shirley) of Augusta, GA and Marion Curtis Thomas of Wagener, SC; one sister Laverne T. Jones of Wagener, SC; two nephews, Ivan Bertron Thomas of Omaha, Nebraska, Christopher M Jones of Wagener, SC; one niece, Katrina C. Thomas of Aiken, SC; two great nieces, Maya and Nezzle Thomas of Denver, Colorado; two aunts, Lorie Jenkins and Mary Ann Cullum, both of Columbia, SC and a host of other relatives and friends. Services for Mr. David Thomas were held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the Bauhmanville Baptist Church with the Reverend Otis Kitchings officiating.

Brodus Yon, Sr.

July 25, 1924 May 19, 2013

SALLEY Mr. Brodus Yon, Sr., 88, entered into rest Sunday, May 19, 2013. Mr. Yon is survived by his wife; Sallie Bodie Yon, children; Brenda Wooten, Skippy (Tammy) Yon, Kathy Pou, Jack (Alice) Yon, Ronald Yon, Jimmy (Leila) Yon, and Gail (Wayne Jeffcoat) Shiffner; grandchildren; Dee (Larry) Taylor, Troy (Ann) Wooten, Amy Williamson, Candace (Tim) Bell, Heath Pou, Elisa (Thomas) Furse, Dana (Gib) Lackey, Ben Yon, Mike (Sherry) Tindal, Reggie Yon, Courtnie Yon, Mallory Yon, B.J. (Stacey) Shiffner, and Jessie Shiffner, great-grandchildren; Anna Mink, Jordan Mink, Eden and Tommy Sliker, J.T. Wooten, Bradley Williamson, Jeremy Williamson, Stephanie Bell, Courtney Lee, Lauren Furse, Joe Furse, Thomas Lackey, Sara Lackey, Samantha Lackey, Payton Yon, Paxton Yon, Tyra Tindal, James Tindal, Haley Yon, Angel Yon, Bush Yon, Layla Yon, Sklylar Yon, Jade Yon, Tara Yon, Cameron Shiffner, Shane Mays, T.K. Mays, and Justin Hooker, great great-grandchild; Sophia Grace Sliker, and sisters Betty (George W.) Fulmer, and Daisy Young. Mr. Yon was born in Aiken County, the son of the late Ben T. and Lillie

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Horace Allen Middleton
(March 11, 1960 to April 21, 2013 ) WAGENER - Horace Allen Middleton, 53, beloved son of Retha M. and David Williams, and the grandson of Isaiah and Carrie McDowell, went home to be with the Lord on April 21,2013. West joined Hayden Baptist Church at an early age. He was educated in the Aiken County Public School System. During Wests journey, he was employed by the Graniteville Company and later by the Wagener Milling Company. West was known for his big heart and loving Spirit. Horace West Middleton leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Retha and David Williams, (the late Horace W. Middleton Sr.), his grandparents, Isiah and Carrie McDowell; sisters, Debra Middleton, Linda (Roger) Carter, Angela (Jonathan) Simpkins, and Sharon Adams; Brothers, David Middleton, Jackie Williams, David Williams, Larry L. (Jeanette) Williams, John (Angela) Williams, Lee Alvin (Danielle) Williams, one uncle, three aunts and a host of nieces nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 26, 3:00pm at Chalk Hill Baptist Church, Wagener SC.

December 12, 1935- April 30, 2013 LEXINGTON Geneva Sue Jenny Tidwell. Swygert, 77, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Born December 12, 1935, she was the daughter of Late William John and Thressie Eddings Tidwell. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Charles Howard Swygert, children; Larry Earl (Teresa) Owens, Susan Diane (Charles) Howard, Steven Avery Dotson, and Doris Swygert, Grandchildren; Micahel Adam Owens, Willaim Bryan Owens, Larry E Owens, II, Avery Anthony Owens, Sherry Lynn Owens, Terry (Angel) Owens, Randy Owens, Reba Smith and Bea, Great Grandchildren; Michael Austin Owens, Haley Owens, David River Owens, Gregory Owens, Ryan Owens, Rebecca Owens, and Claudia Owens, and sisters; Mozelle Lilikder and, Jeannie Parrish. She was predeased by her sons, John William Owens, and Michael Anthony Owens, husband, Avery Dotson, and siblings; Kitty, Peggy, Mavis, Pearlie, Louise, Bobby, Patricia, Charlie, Mary, Loring, James, John, Pete, Roy, Doris, Maria and Jo. A special thank you to all the members of the Agape Hospice.

Geneva Sue Jenny Tidwell Swygert

Lelline Crout Smith

Andrew Louis Cauthen Jr.

(March 13, 1947 to April 22, 2013 ) WAGENER Andrew Louis Cauthen Jr., 66, was born on March 13, 1947, in Washington, D.C., to the loving Francine McGriff Cauthen and Andrew Louis Cauthen Sr. He was called to his heavenly home on April 22, 2013. He was a faithful member of Redemption Ministries. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Mary Trapps Cauthen; 3 sons: Andrew (Deanna), Roderick (Sakima), Chislon (Brittany); 2 daughters: Shanese Tafe (Glenn), Jessica Cauthen; 12 grandchildren, a host of cousins, other loving relatives, and many caring friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, 2013, 2:00pm at Salley Civic Center, Salley SC. Committal services were held at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetary immediately following the funeral services.

Bobby Wayne Poole

September 18, 1940 - April 21, 2013 SALLEY Mr. Bobby Wayne Poole, 72, entered rest at his home Sunday evening April 21, 2013. Mr. Bobby was the husband of Barbara Bobbie Wooten Poole for 16 years. He was the father of Sharon (Donnie) Jeffcoat, Becky Cook, Barry Poole, and the late Jimmy W. Poole, step father of Lynn (Phil) Clarke, and Steven (Britta) Carver, grandfather of 12, and great grandfather of 3. Mr. Poole was predeceased by his brothers; George E. Poole and Jimmy W. Poole, and sister Evelyn Poole Hunt. Mr. Bobby was born in Aiken County to the late George Clifford and Nolie Evelyn Poole. He was a member of Clinton United Methodist Church. Mr. Bobby was a diehard Gamecock fan. A Service celebrating the life of Mr. Bobby was held Wednesday April 24, at 11:00 a.m. in the Clinton United Methodist Church with the Reverends Dr. Tommy Huddleston, Owen Duncan and Butch Blackwell officiating. Memorials may be made to the Clinton United Methodist Church at 333 Hollow Creek Rd. Salley, S. C. 29137 or Hospice Care of Tri County at 105 Rodriguez Court, Orangeburg, SC 29118.

May 3, 1925 - May 4, 2013 WAGENER Mrs. Lelline Crout Smith, 88, entered into eternal rest Saturday May 4, 2013. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of Sixty-Eight years; Spencer C. Smith, daughters and sons-in-law; Donna and Robert Campbell of West Union, SC, and Claudia and David Beaty of Douglasville, GA, grandchildren; Erin and Wayne Leftwich, Kevin and Casey Beaty and Sally and Mike Wallace, great-grandson; Max Wallace, niece; Phyllis and Billy Hanley of West Columbia, great niece; Denise Mason, and dear friend Elizabeth Ruvo who she loved like a daughter. Mrs. Smith was born May 3, 1925 in Lexington County and was the daughter of the late William Fred and Ethel Sease Crout. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Harold Crout, Robert Crout, Archie Crout and Furman Crout. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wagener where she taught Sunday School and led GAs for many years. Mrs. Smith graduated from Limestone College and taught elementary school for 33 years. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority, and also served on the Soil Conservation Auxiliary for many years. Mrs. Smith was a loving wife and mother, compassionate teacher, and friend to all. The Funeral Service was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Wagener with the Rev. Philip Turner and Rev. Dave Robinson officiating.

Rev. Glenn W. Mills, Sr.

February 3, 1935 - April 21, 2013 SOUTH CONGAREE Rev. Glenn W. Mills, Sr. went home to be with his Lord, Sunday April 21, 2013 after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Glenn R. Mills and Myrtie Conner and husband of the late Mary H. Mills. He is survived by his children; Glenna Mills, Ross (Denice) Mills, Tonia Mills, Glenn (Theresa) Mills, Jr. and Kyle (Rhoda) Mills, his grandchildren; Mary Lynn, Ashley, Cameron, William and Lydia, dear friend Betty Kinlaw, sisters; Patsy Amerson and Martha Greene, brother Joel Conner and by the many hearts and lives he touched during his years of ministry for his Lord at churches in Leesville, Wagener, Georgetown, and Early Branch all of SC. He was a member of the Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Gaston. The family asks that memorials be made to The Gideons Lexington East Camp (PO Box 315 Gaston, SC 29053). The family would like to thank the staff of Amedisys Hospice for their loving care of our father. The Funeral service was held at 3 pm Wednesday also in the Chapel with the Revs. Steve Peterson and John McKeown officiating.

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