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K-9 unit joins

Wagener police
Welcome back, students!
By TEDDy KULMALA
tkulmala@aikenstandard.com
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Wagener Monthly
Memories: The spiral notebook
By LeMyra Young
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 Gods
gift from the past for the future.
Spiral Notebook Memories
This past year has really been one of transition for me; Mama passed away in December 2013, and I am no longer anyones child.
Sometimes I feel at a complete loss because
Mama was such an important part of my
daily life. However, she left my brother
Charlie and me and our families such wonderful memories.
Mama was a very quiet, reserved lady;
however, she had a tremendous wit which
due to her shy nature was seldom witnessed
by anyone outside of the family. She also
was a wealth of knowledge and a wonderful
story teller. As I continue reading her Spiral
Notebook, I realize more and more what
a rich heritage she left us not in money
and possessions but in strength of character,
compassion, and respect.
Mama writes, In 1930 I started to school
at New Holland. My teacher was Miss Iva
Mae Hartley. There were seven grades and
five or six teachers. We had outdoor toilets
... girls on far side of playground at back and
boys way on the other side of playground.
There was only one outside spigot to get
water and no inside one. When the bell rang
in the mornings and at recess, we lined up
and marched to our rooms. At first we carried lunch or did without. At about third or
fourth grade, school lunch began. Hot cocoa

was made on old pot belly stoves that were
used to heat each room. Peanut butter sandwiches were made by the girls in sixth and
seventh grade, what a treat; we ate in our
rooms. Sometime later, the lunch program
was extended to a cup of vegetable soup and
saltine crackers. There was a paid cook and
a small room where lunch was prepared.
We did not know what a janitor was; in fact
I did not know what that meant until I went
to Wagener school. We were all assigned a
time to sweep the room, the hall, and clean
the blackboard. I did well in school; it was
a small school, and we got individual attention from the teacher; there were about
ten to twelve students in each class. (At one
time Mr. and Mrs. Burnette and young son
Sammy lived in one of the classrooms. Mr.
Burnette was the principal and was from
Saluda.)
When Daddy was living, I visited with
him and Mama every Sunday afternoon; after he passed away my visiting did not stop.
However, it now included a ride every afternoon as well as on Sunday. During the time
I was teaching school, I would often share
the prior weeks classroom experiences during my Sunday visit with Mama and Daddy.
These visits resulted in a lot of reminiscing
and laughter. Most of the time Mama and
I were laughing while Daddy looked at us
like we were crazy. Every now and then he
would tell a tale from his school days. One
of my favorites centered on Daddy coming
to school shoeless.
Daddy was highly allergic to poison oak,
and this particular day his feet were covered
in that horrible itchy rash from getting to
close to the three leaves demon. Daddy
decided that he would just not wear any
shoes to school that day. However when he
arrived at school and Superintendent Graham spotted Daddy, he told him to go home
and not come back unless he was wearing
shoes. Daddy left school and returned shortly wearing shoes.
However, he had modified his shoes a
little. He cut the tops out of his shoes; all
that was left was the soles of the shoes and
a string tying the soles to his feet! I asked
Daddy what did Mr. Graham say or do.
Daddy said Mr. Graham was speechless.
When I was reading Mamas description of
the bell ringing and the students getting in
line and marching to their rooms, I thought
about the last year I taught school. The
students would go to lunch from whatever
class they were in when the lunch bell rang.
I would have my students to line up as I
called each name which was determined by
that days classroom behavior. I would call
the same name first everyday; he was very

well behaved and tried so hard in class. My
standard direction was go line up at first cedar tree and wait on me. (I had to cut off the
lights and lock the door.) That line would
have more curves in it than a mountain road.
Next direction was to go to the next cedar
tree, stop, and wait on me. That went on until we finally made it to the cafeteria. About
a month before school was out a student
from that class said, Mrs. Young, guess
what Ive learned this year? I got excited;
I just knew I had accomplished a miracle.
Then I said, What? His reply, I learned
what a cedar tree is. I retired at the end of
that school year.
Mama continues in the Spiral Notebook,
My brothers and I walked to school about
3-4 mile one way, until the school bus began
stopping for us. Times were hard for our
parents, but those were good times. When
we arrived home from school, we changed
into our work clothes and helped in the
fields; I really didnt work in the fields much
but my brothers did. There was cotton to
pick, fodder to pull, corn to gather, and then
carry it into the barn. Cotton was put into
the barn until enough was gathered to load
on a wagon and carry to the gin. The cotton

crop was the only money we had for a year.
I remember in the winter my father would
gather oak limbs and make ax handles while
we gathered around the fire. He used a piece
of glass to smooth the handles. He would
sell then for 15 cents each. This would give
him a little extra money for tobacco and the
like. Mama often told me about those times
around the fire place.
Since electric power did not arrive to the
New Holland countryside until Mama was
in high school, the family would gather
around the fire after supper was over and
the kitchen cleaned. It was during these
times that Pa Fred would tell his stories and
jokes. Ive heard my daddy say more than
once that Pa Fred always had a joke to tell
him. Mama often said that I got my mouth
from Daddy; however, I like to think that I
got some of it from her daddy (my Pa Fred)
too.
My brother Charlie and I have long been
thankful for the blessing of two good parents who taught us by example and left us
with such good memories. They are gone
from our sight but not from our hearts ... so
many good memories.
Wagener Monthly
Photo courtesy of Kati Seay Photography
The Whittle family, Hailey, Bailey and Robin, is ready to delight visitors to the second
season of Lights on South Dixie.
Lights on South Dixie

On a sunny, 88-degree October afternoon,
Robin Whittle is working in a field installing Christmas lights.
While Christmas may seem so far away
for most of us, Robin can tell you the number of days until Opening Night for The
Lights on South Dixie, a Wagener attraction
ready for its second season of operation.
Robin and her family are the owners of The
Lights on South Dixie, and what began a
family activity has grown into what many
residents hope will become an annual tradition.
The lighted hayrides take visitors through
acres of brilliant light displays, highlighted
by a one-of-a-kind Nativity scene. The focus of the Lights on South Dixie is keeping
Christ in Christmas and many of the unique
light displays are Christian based.
The 28-passenger hayride trailer is pulled
by a John Deere tractor and is accessible to
everyone. A fire pit for toasting marshmal-
lows, making smores and hot chocolate,

along with classic Christmas movies will
provide extra entertainment for all visitors.
Robins two youngest children, Hailey and
Bailey, 10, say that greeting customers and
making new friends is their favorite part of
hosting visitors. Robin enjoys being able to
celebrate Jesuss Birthday and keeping the
Christ in Christmas.
The Lights of South Dixie is located at 637
South Dixie Road in Wagener. Wagener is a
short drive from Aiken, Orangeburg, Barnwell, Pelion and Lexington. Hours of operation are Wednesday and Friday-Sunday, 6
to 10 p.m.
This family friendly activity officially
opens on Friday, Nov. 28, and runs through
Christmas Eve. Admission is $6 for 13 and
older, and $3 for kids aged 3 to 12. Children
2 and under are free. For more information,
call 803-564-7091 or find Lights on South
Dixie on Facebook.
Library requests donations

for third annual Big Book Sale
sale which will take place December 8-18,

2014.
Drop-offs will be accepted during normal
business hours, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to
6 p.m. on Monday through Friday. If you
have any questions, call the Library Manager LeWanda Fulmer at 803-564-5396.
The Nancy Bonnette Library, located at

204 Park St., NE, Wagener SC, is accepting donations of gently used books, videos
and audio books for its fundraising book
Wagener Monthly
Experience Christmas
Berlin Baptist Church will present a recreation of the village of Bethlehem for
Christmas 2014 called Bethlehems Child
on December 13-14 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30
p.m.
This premier production will be an interactive, walk-through visit for guest of all ages
with free admission. Centered around the
stable at the Inn, the village will be buzzing
with the news that a special child has been
born. The nativity scene will be authentically
Kindergartners visit Wagener Museum
portrayed with live animals and traditional

characters.
Come experience Bethlehems Child,
Downtown Wagener, in the parkway between the pavilion and the library. Bethlehems child will be held on two special
nights.
Groups are welcome. The production is
wheelchair accessible and parking is convenient. For more information call 803-3081675 or email bethlehemschild@gmail.com.
Saved Soul
With the lightning flashing, thunder rumbling, rain hits the tin, I lay
awake in bed,
It's times like these God sends me words I chase them in my head.
It seems like forever ago, doing lines of coke, and drinking at the bar,
Shooting pool 'til then early morn, going home with the morning night
stars.
Most of mylife was spent like that, my brain and body lived way too fast,
From beer to liquor, from coke to crack, always knowing today, yesterday's already the last.
A lot of people in life have crazy thoughts, bad things on the brain,
We all try to medicate, use drugs and alcohol to band-aid the pain.
Since 2007 when I o'ded at a crack house on P. C. Beach,

God has saved my soul, my addictions He took away, this I try to preach.
A beam of light from the hand of God took my addiction, it was no longer a desire,
My self-medication of drugs and alcohol, was no longer the gas for my fire.
As I laid dying on a crack house floor, the drugs and booze had taken their last toll,
Like paying dues on a toll bridge, at that moment God cleansed my soul.
I think of all the people, friends and family who self-medicate,

Call on God, trust in Him, He will help you, before it is too late.
He will come to you like wind through the trees, warm your heart and soul, forgive all your sin,
Just some words from a retired addict, trying to help others, not go where I have been.
These words are written by a retired addict who God gave a second chance,
The nights in bars drinking and doing dope, from me never get a second glance.
Brian Watts has recovered from more than 20 years of abusing and being
addicted to drugs and alcohol. Email him at finallysober2000@yahoo.com
Submitted photo
The kindergarten classes of Mrs. Poole, Ms. Keating, and Mrs. Burke recently visited
the Wagener Museum. The Busbee-Corbett students were well-behaved, interested
visitors. As always the museum staff learned all kind of things from our young visitors! If you have a home school class and would like to visit the museum as a field trip,
email WagenerMuseum@yahoo.com or find the museum on Facebook.
Wagener Monthly
Bubba makes friends

By Joanna Dunn Samson
FOTAS Director
Bubba was one cool cat.
A large fellow with a striking white and
gray coat and dazzling emerald green eyes,
Bubba was a favorite among FOTAS volunteers and shelter staff at the Aiken County
Animal Shelter because he was so affectionate and intelligent.
Bubba was also one bad dude in the jungle
of shelter cats. The mere sight of another cat
sent Bubba into a frenzy of hissing and spitting. Too aggressive to be set loose in the cat
colony, he had to be segregated in a cage.
Bubbas time was running out at the shelter
when he was adopted by Pam Borger and her
two boys, Austin and Chance. Although the
family already had two cats, Pam was undaunted by his history.
He had been in the shelter for a very long
time, says Pam. He had been declawed. It
didnt surprise me he was fearful and aggressive. I was certain I could make it work.
Heres what she did.
When she brought him home, Pam segregated Bubba up in a small, quiet, sunny guest
room with a soft bed and a clean litter box a
safe place for Bubba to adjust to his new surroundings.
She rubbed clean socks all over her other
two cats, Jeter and Wally, which she scattered
around Bubbas room so he could get used
to the scent of the other cats. (She also left
Bubba-scented socks around the house for
Jeter and Wally.)
She first tried putting a gate up instead
of closing the door, but Bubba hissed and
arched at the first sight of the other two cats.
Too much, too soon, she decided. Bubba
had been through a lot. She closed the door to
let him settle in to his new home.
For the next several days, Pam and the boys
just hung out with Bubba - stroking his ears,
playing with toys, and watching TV. Bubba
was in cat heaven; content with his surroundings, thrilled with the company.
On night 3, Pam let Bubba sleep with her.
She woke up to find Bubbas head on her pillow and his paw on her cheek.
On Day 4, she let Bubba roam the house
in the morning while the other cats and her
dog, Lucia, were outside. He spent the next
3 mornings exploring his surroundings.
He slept in his room in the afternoon, he
watched TV with the boys in the evening,
and he slept with Pam at night.
After 7 days of settling in and getting used
to the smell and sounds of Jeter and Wally,
Pam let Bubba out of his room under supervision. After a brief period of slight hissing and
circling by Jeter and Bubba and a total lack of
interest by Wally and Lucia, the cats settled
in different parts of the room and watched

each other warily.
By the next day, it was done. Little by little,
Bubba and Jeter began to play and sleep together, and as you can see by the photo, the
three cats have become great friends. All it
took was a time, patience, common sense and
kindness.
Bubba has found a home.
Theres a Bubba waiting for you at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. For the month
of November, you can adopt a spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated cat for only $10.
Please dont wait. Their lives are in our
hands.
Wagener Monthly
South Carolina Legislative Update

resenting you at the Statehouse for another
two years. I value your vote and sincerely
appreciate the confidence you have placed
in me. I look forward to continuing to serve
you and the great Palmetto state.
Young Elected Chairman
Sen. Tom Young (R-Aiken) was elected
Chairman of the Aiken County Legislative
Delegation during the Delegation meeting.
He replaces Rep. Roland Smith who held
that position for 18 years. Roland retired
from the legislature after serving in the
General Assembly for 26 years.
Election Perspective
Submitted photo
By SC Rep. Bill Taylor,

R-District 86
Dear Friends,
Tomorrow on Thanksgiving Day, hopefully, your tummy will be full and you and
your family will be filled with gratefulness
for all your blessings. Life can be challenging, but the very quality of ones life is based
upon how thankful we are toward God. The
attitude of gratitude is the starting point
for appreciating our many blessings. I am
reminded of a quote from Henry David Thoreau who wrote, I am grateful for what I am
and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It
is surprising how contented one can be with
nothing definite only a sense of existence.
Community Blessings
In Aiken County no one need feel alone

on this special holiday because our communities come together. Today, the Salvation
Army of Aiken is serving its annual holiday
lunch. It is an opportunity for those who are
less fortunate, alone or homeless to enjoy a
Thanksgiving feast worthy of royalty.
While Aikens One Table is taking a hiatus after nine years of service by the many
volunteer cooks and servers, the caring folks
of Wagener are once again offering their
'Community Harvest Table' to share the
Thanksgiving spirit. Their bountiful feast
is cooked in many homes and dished out by
CTFK (Churches Together for Kids) led by
Cindy Blizzard and her many volunteers.
Wageners 'Community Harvest Table'
demonstrates the strength of community
spirit and the uplifting promise of people
sharing with people. Stop by CTFK at 231
Main Street South in Wagener to dine-in or
Aiken Legislative Delegation after House Members took the oath of office from Judge
Doyet Early. From left, are Rep. Bill Hixon, Rep. Bill Taylor, Rep. Don Wells, Sen. Shane
Massey, Judge Early, Sen. Tom Young, Rep. Bill Clyburn, Rep. Chris Corley.
take out between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day. Happy Thanksgiving!
Salute to Veterans
There were many ceremonies around

Aiken County on November 11 honoring
our military veterans. It is heartening to see
Veterans Day celebrations in many schools
including Wagener-Salley High School.
These events help teach the younger generation about the true sacrifice made by a few
for all of us.
It was my privilege to once again address
the Veterans Day ceremony sponsored by the
James L. Hammonds Marine Corps League
Detachment at Aiken's Veterans Memorial
Park.
I told those assembled, "None of us like
war, particularly the warriors who experience it. But make no mistake, there is evil in
this world and those evil people want to destroy America and your way of life. Thankfully, our warriors are working diligently
right now to show those who are Hell-bent to
destroy us their gateway to Hell!"
For many veterans, our nation was important enough to endure long separations
from their families, miss the births of their
children, freeze in sub-zero temperatures,
bake in wild jungles, lose limbs, and, far too
often, lose their lives. It is not in the nature
of America's warriors to complain.
Warriors endure. Warriors make do with
less. Warriors finish the job, no matter
how hard, no matter what is asked. We are
thankful for the service and sacrifice of our
veterans. We owe them a debt that cannot be
fully repaid.
Another Legislative Session Just Ahead
Nearly a week after the General Election I
joined other Aiken County House Members
in taking the oath of office to be a Representative in the South Carolina General Assembly. The swearing in took place during our
Legislative Delegation meeting at the North
Augusta Government Complex.
I am truly honored and humbled to be
trusted with the responsibility of again rep-
Much has been written this month about

Republicans capturing the U.S. Senate and
increasing their majority in the U.S. House.
We can only hope the shift in Congressional
power will bring about constructive governance with a President willing to compromise. As my grandma was fond of saying,
"Proof's in the puddin'."
Realistically, real change may be more evident at the state level. Republicans claimed
31 governors' mansions.
Please see TAYLOR, page 16
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Womens Well: Pillows, bears and flip flops

The month of October was a
busy month for the Wagener
Womens Well.
Sixty Prayer Pillows made
by our young girls and women this past summer were
delivered to young children at
the Bretts Rainbow Bereavement Camp and tears of joy
flowed from all those who
received them.
It is so important to give a
gift from the heart and as the
Womens Well has Sewing
and Craft Days we strive to
pass on that gift of giving.
There are many things we
make to keep then there is
that special gift that must be
given away.
The October sewing and
craft day was no exception.
The young girls made a Burden Bear quilt and placed a
stuffed bear inside of it. Their
next challenge was to deliver
it to someone that was carrying a burden and write a story
about it.
What an amazing job these
girls did and next month the
Womens Well will share
some of those stories. This
was truly the Burden Bears
on the move.
The last item on our girls
craft day in October was to
make a wreath out of flip
flops. What fun these girls
had with their creative ideas
in putting together a wreath
with so much color, flare and
sparkle.
Be sure to stop by the Womens Well for our Christmas
Open House on December
5th from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Well
be serving hot apple cider and
homemade cookies.
There may be a special gift
awaiting your purchase from
our in store Christmas tree.
We are so thankful for having
the opportunity to serve Wagener through the Womens
Well.
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Letters from the past

packets of tree extender where you purchased
the Christmas tree. Just follow the directions
and make sure you keep plenty of water in the
reservoir. The first day the tree may drink two
or three quarts even a gallon of water depending on the size of the tree. Also never put your
tree over or near a heater vent. Also you may
want to purchase more than one packet of the
tree extender When you buy your Christmas
tree you will have to be diligent about keeping
plenty of water in the reservoir. One more thing
do not let your pets drink the water from the
Christmas tree it may cause some embarrassing accidents in the house. Christmas gifts or
packages from your beloved pet that you may
not want.
By Jim Bennett
Its almost Christmas. The days are getting
shorter. Walmart has long had all the decorations out. The children are getting excited. Parents and grandparents are demanding to know
whose house you will eat Christmas dinner in.
Its just that time of year. May, I be one of the
first to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a
happy prosperous new year. Please remember
that youre always invited to Wagener United
Methodist Church our services are held at 9:30
a.m. every Sunday morning and communion
is served on the first Sunday of every month.
Of course we will be having a Christmas Eve
service December 24 at 7 p.m. This is a joyful. Happy. Celebrating Christ birth. with a
candlelight service so come and join us. Gods
blessings.
Dear Preacher Jim,
Over the years I have seen articles about
how to make the Christmas tree safe and
last long if you use a live tree. I have not
been completely satisfied with any of these
remedies Can you tell me how to make a live
tree last for two weeks during Christmas.
Dear tree person,
Please realize that a live tree that you purchase is probably already a week to 10 days old
or more. when you buy it. So nature is already
working against you for the tree to look happy
and green for an extended period time. But
heres the best way that I have found to keep the
tree green and vibrant. As soon as I get the tree
home I make a fresh cut on the butt of the tree
about 2 to 3 inches above where the tree was
originally cut. Then put it in a tree stand that
has a water reservoir in it. You can purchase
Dear Preacher Jim,

Any tips on how to make the poinsettias
live to the Christmas season. After three
days in my house they look like a dried flower arrangement. Help, what can I do?
Dear Dried Flower,
Poinsettias are not that hard to keep or even
to make live throughout the year. As with
Christmas trees do not place them near a vent
or an open door where they get cold blast of
air or warm blast of air. Remember. not to
fertilize any new purchased poinsettias as
they have already been fertilized almost to the
point of death to make them grow rapidly and
be beautiful. Wait at least 30-45 days before
fertilizing. but check and make sure that they
have not dried out or need water every day. It is
best to keep them raised up off the floor where
the cold air settles and out of the reach of pets
who might try to eat them. Cats especially
like to nibble on them and Poinsettias are on
the poisonous plant list. Though they may not
be deadly poison they certainly will upset the
stomach of any pet, I guarantee it. Some animals and even some people have experienced
some very terrible results from ingesting Poinsettias. Just saying.
Dear Preacher Jim,
Our family has really gotten into home
gardening, and we are trying to recycle stuff
from the grocery store. For instance, we
have fun seeing what we can plant in milk
cartons, big juice cans and containers like
that. Do you have any ideas that you can
share. I am 13 years old. Please help me.
Dear Recycler,
Every body wins when they recycle. OK.
OK. Why not recycle your Christmas tree? It
makes one of the best trellises in the world for
your garden. You can grow beans on it. cucumbers all kinds of stuff. Just Toss The old tree
into the backyard out of sight and let it dry out
real well and then in the spring use it as a trellis just dig a hole and put it into the soil. Till up
to ground underneath the tree and plant your
seeds thats all it is to it. And. Here are a few
more tips. Try using old but thoroughly washed
plastic trays that produce came on as seed starting trays and the bottom of the egg cartons as
a reservoir for planting seeds. Also, you can
recycle seeds such as grapefruit, lemon and
orange seeds by planting them within a very
few minutes from the time they are taken out of
the fruit. You can also plant brown rice seeds,
dried peas and beans, as well as, the bottom of
the celery stalks and carrots tops. Have fun, let

me know what else you come up with. Dont
over water.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year from
Wagener United Methodist Church. Please
remember that we have service every Sunday
morning at 9:30. If youre looking for a church
home why not let your New Years resolution
be to start attending Wagener United Methodist Church. You already know me because I
write this column and I am the pastor at Wagner United Methodist.
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When is it time to make portfolio changes?

By Andy Shumpert
The kids are back at school and summer
vacations are now just fading memories,
so it must be autumn.
But the seasons dont just move on the
calendar they also change in your life.
And, speaking of changes, youll have to
make many of them as you move through
the years and that includes changes to
your investment portfolio.
How will you know when its time to
take action? Just as Mother Nature sends
out signals to indicate a change in seasons blooming flowers, falling leaves,
warmer or colder temperatures, longer or
shorter days, etc. your portfolio will frequently tell you when you need to make
adjustments.
Here are a couple of indicators you may
want to heed:
Out-of-balance portfolio Even the
best stocks can lose value when the overall market is down, but if you only own
stocks, you could take a big hit during a
downturn and if it happens repeatedly,
you may find it hard to even stay invested.
After all, stocks will always fluctuate in
value, and protection of your principal is
not guaranteed.
Yet you can at least help defend yourself
against market volatility by balancing
your portfolio with a mix of stocks, bonds,
How will you know when its time to take action? Just as
Mother Nature sends out signals to indicate a change
in seasons blooming flowers, falling leaves, warmer or
colder temperatures, longer or shorter days, etc. your
portfolio will frequently tell you when you need to make
adjustments.
government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investments, with
the percentage of each type of asset based
on your individual goals, time horizon and
risk tolerance.
Overweighting of individual investments Related to the point made
above, you can also have too much money
kept in a single investment, such as an individual stock or bond.
Sometimes, this overweighting can
happen almost on its own, as when a stock,
or stock-based vehicle, has increased so
much in value that it now takes on a larger
percentage of your portfolio than you had
intended possibly bringing with it more
risk than you had intended, too.
As a general rule, no single investment
should take up more than a small percent-
Christmas Bees
What do these bees do with this preThanksgiving cold snap? In the mid 50s
they go into their hives and form a cluster.
The colder the temperatures the tighter the
cluster they form.
To generate heat, they vibrate their wing
muscles not their wings to maintain the
queen at the optimum temperature. The
days when the temperatures rise they will
go out and fly.
It is important to not disturb these bees
when they have clustered as they may not
be able to reorganize.
Beginning beekeeping courses are taking sign-ups at this time. This course is
referred to as a short course. If one is
considering keeping bees this next year, a
short course is strongly recommended.
They will assist you with selecting
equipment without going overboard and
help with the purchase of bees.
In this distribution area Mid-State Bee-
keepers and the Aiken Beekeepers would

be the closest sources.
People already keeping bees will be
looking at their equipment to see if anything will need replacing in the upcoming
year. Beekeepers will be looking at purchasing equipment for next years expansion.
This is an ideal time to solicit new
honey sets. Beekeepers may want a gift
certificate to their favorite supplier as a
Christmas gift. This is an excellent time to
register for the joint spring meeting to be
held in February.
The board of directors for the South
Carolina Beekeepers Association have
held their regularly scheduled November
meeting.
We have reorganized some of the committees and are making plans for our summer meeting to be held in July at Clemson
University.
age of your entire portfolio.

Your own life may also send you some
messages regarding changes you may need
to make to your investment and financial
strategies.
Here are just a few of the milestones that
may trigger necessary moves:
New child Youll need to review your
life insurance to make sure its sufficient
to help provide for a newborn or newly
adopted child, should anything happen to
you. You may also want to begin investing
in a college savings vehicle, such as a 529
plan.
New job Assuming your new job

offers you a retirement plan, such as a
401(k) or similar vehicle, youll have some
choices to make.
How much can you afford to contribute?
How should you allocate your dollars
among the investment choices offered in
the plan? How can you best integrate your
401(k) or other plan into your overall investment portfolio to avoid duplication?
Impending retirement As you enter
retirement, you may want to adjust your
portfolio to help reduce its short-term
fluctuations and to provide more current
income opportunities.
At the same time, you may still need to
invest for growth you could be retired for
two or three decades, and youll need to
stay ahead of inflation. Pay close attention
to the messages coming from your portfolio and from your life.
These signals will give you a good idea
of when its time to make the right investment-related moves.
This article was written by Edward Jones
for use by your local Edward Jones
Financial Advisor.
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HOLIDAY
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Out of the several thousand acres the

company owns, about a quarter to a third
of the property grows potatoes. The investment made by Walther Farms, located in the
Windsor area, is approximately $15 million,
Walther told the Aiken Standard.
Walther said the company donates food
from all of its farms from across the country, usually right before Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
Thats why were here, Walther said.
Thats the greater purpose. What we do is
give back to the community we live in; we
always try to make the community a better
community. Its why we work in general.
Wagener Food Bank, at 115 Railroad St.,
sees about 80 customers per week and just
within the last month, saw 320 clients. The
food bank runs solely on donations, mostly
from the public and Grace Church of Aiken,
according to Rob Rosche, with the Wagener
Food Bank.
We get maybe three or four new families per week, and then you do have your
regulars, Rosche said. Its really great that
were able to provide our clients with a supply of sweet potatoes local sweet potatoes
and were thrilled to give our clients additional food.
You can ride around town and view the

decorations and lights, as well as use the
carriage to visit local businesses. You can
board at the Gazebo.
The Wagener Museum will be open for
visits. The Museum is always open for
Open House, and this is a great night to visit
the Museum if youve never done so. The
Museum is located behind Town Hall.
The Annual Christmas Parade will begin
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. If youd like
to enter a float in the parade, you must register in advance. You can register online by
clicking the Hometown Holiday Event register button at the top of this page or you can
register in person at Town Hall. You can call
the Town Hall at 803-564-3412.
Groups participating in the parade need to
be at the Busbee/Corbett School by 10 a.m.
to line up. Prior to the parade, there will be
a Community Yard and Craft Sale beside
the Petal Shop, starting at 8 a.m. Booths
will be set up around the area with information on FOTAS,
CPR Information and CWP. A Car and
Tractor Show will take place from noon to
2 p.m. on Saturday.You can also use the carriage to visit local businesses. Also enjoy a
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Shelia Johnson, left, and Ella Mae Bynem

hold up sweet potatoes donated by Walthers Farm to the Wagener Food Bank.
Typically, the food bank doesnt receive
potatoes, so this sweet donation was especially a treat, Rosche said.
We greatly appreciate this, Rosche said.
Im sure our customers will also greatly
appreciate getting these potatoes.
Maayan Schechter is the local government reporter with the Aiken Standard.
2014 S.C. State Fair Cotton Winners
Submitted photo
T.C. Rushton took third place, Lance Brown first place, Cooper Brown second place.
visit to the Wagener Museum.

The Museum is always open for Open
House and this is a great night to visit the
Museum if you've never done so. The Museum is located behind Town Hall.
The Annual Christmas Parade will begin
at 11 a.m.Saturday, Dec. 6. If you'd like to
enter a float in the parade, you must register
in advance.
You can register online by clicking the
Hometown Holiday Event register button
at the top of this page or you can register in
person at Town Hall. You can call the Town
Hall at 803-564-3412. Groups participating
in the parade need to be at the Busbee/Corbett School by 10 a.m. to line up.
Prior to the parade, there will be a Community Yard and Craft Sale beside the Petal
Shop, starting at 8 a.m. Booths will be set
up around the area with information on
FOTAS, CPR Information and CWP. A Car
and Tractor Show will take place from noon
to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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Wagener History
By Cynthia Hardy
1908: A fire at Mr. David Kings
barbershop was brought under control by Wageners ever ready bucket
brigade. Very little damage was
done.
1911: The Income Tax law provides
for a tax of one per cent on all income above $2,500. The Comptroller
Generals report shows a total tax of
$297.43 from Aiken County. Wagener resident J.W. Lybrand paid $30.50.
1911: Ad for Tyler Bros Just
What is Wanted, Just When Needed
New Club shells, a box: 35 cents,
Octagon Soap, seven bars for 25
cents, 6 Lbs. Best Green Coffee for
$1.
Sources: Info from newspaper excerpts Wagener Book Five & Six by
William J. Buchner Sr.
News from the past
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Quest to
ABC Desert
By Leslie Gantt
My husband and I moved back to Wagener in January. He grew up here and I
lived here in my teenage years for a year
and a half with my grandparents. We have
5 children and 2 grandchildren. I have written poetry off and on since I was 12. My
grandson loves to have stories read to him
so I had the bright idea of writing a story for
him and his 4 month old sister. The plan was
for him to read it to her when she gets older.
He liked the story so much that he called
me on the phone and asked me to write
another. So this gets things really going. All
my stories include him and his sister as the
fictional characters. I mostly just start with
random ideas, but then I throw in a few
factual details so that he can feel the story,
relate in a way.
Once there was this brave little

boy named Ronnie. Sometimes
he would explore the Raspberry
Forest or Cabbage Patch Farm, or
even Bubble Gum Village,
Ronnie heard about ABC Desert
so he decided that, that was going
to be the place to explore next.

So, he filled his back pack with
food and supplies he would need
and set off for the desert.
Ronnie was very excited. He
had heard that there was a castle
in the desert where a princess
lived.
He also heard about a magic gate
you had to walk through before
entering the desert.
After a few hours of walking
Ronnie came upon the majestic
gate. It was covered in shiny gold,
beautiful red rubies, and blue sapphires. Standing at the gate was a
giraffe.
The giraffe spoke to Ronnie,
to pass through the gate you must
sing the alphabet song. Ronnie
sang the song and the giraffe let
him walk through the gate.
Then the giraffe gave Ronnie
a sword and told him, beware
of the pirate! On his way to the
castle Ronnie passed by giant
cacti, dancing spiders, and singing
snakes.
Stop! yelled the pirate. You
must win a sword fight. It seemed
like it was going to take forever;
then Ronnie hit the pirates sword
and knocked it to the ground. The
pirate ran away.
Ronnie continued to walk across
the rainbow path to the castle.
The doors opened and Princess
Alaska was standing there holding a bunch of balloons. She said
to Ronnie, come in and lets celebrate our new friendship.
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Supporting the Toys for Tots drive

Andy Shumpert, the local Edward Jones
financial advisor, is supporting the Marine
Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program by
using his office as a drop-off location for
this year's toy drive.
Local residents may help needy children
in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped
toy to the office, 117 A West Church Street,
Batesburg SC 29006, during regular business hours beginning now through December 15, 2014.
"With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities," Andy said. "And as this is the season
of giving, now is a great time to remember
the less fortunate in our community."
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Wagener-Salley FFA Mechanics team competes

LOUISVILLE Members of the Wagener Salley FFA Chapter in South Carolina
were one of 42 teams participating in the
National FFA Agricultural Tech. and Mech.
Systems Career Development Event.
The event was held in conjunction with
the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo
in Louisville, Ky. The team, led by advisor Allen Williams, was awarded a Bronze
emblem. Members also competed for individual awards with 154 other participants.
Jacob Yon received a Silver emblem, Riley
Burnett received a Bronze emblem, Parker
Hall received a Bronze emblem, and Adam Walling received a Bronze emblem. The
top ten individuals and the national winning
team members received cash awards to recognize their success in the event.
This CDE, and all the cash awards, are
sponsored by Firestone Farm Tires and Caterpillar as a special project of the National
FFA Foundation.
"Firestone believes agriculture is among
the most important vocations in the world
and one of the most advanced. As the leading farm tire brand in the U.S. we understand both the need and the value to help
educate the next generation in agriculture. It
is why Firestone has had a long relationship
with FFA and continues its strong support
today through scholarships and support of
the ag technology and mechanical systems
program. We are pleased to partner with
FFA to achieve their mission of making a
positive difference in the lives of students
through leadership and success through agricultural education."
"As a leader in innovative technology and
equipment development, Caterpillar is happy to begin sponsoring the ag technology
and mechanical systems career development
TAYLOR
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Most remarkably those included three big

blue states: Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Republicans also gained new majorities in the West Virginia House, Nevada Assembly and Senate, New Hampshire House,
Minnesota House, and New York Senate.
In South Carolina, House Republicans
maintained their solid majority with 78 seats
compared to the Democrats 46.
The stated goal of Democrats was to increase their membership in the House from
46 to 50.
What do the Election results mean to
States? John Nothdurft of the Heartland In-
Submitted photo
Pictured are Wagener-Salley Advisor, Allen Williams and team members Riley Burnett,
Parker Hall, Adam Walling and Jacob Yon. Also Pictured are representatives of Firestone Farm Tires and Caterpillar.
event this year," said Karl Weiss, Caterpillar Earthmoving Division Vice President.
"We realize how important it is to promote
student development of skills in this arena
through the National FFA Organization."
The National FFA Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems CDE is a
competitive event that allows students to
apply classroom knowledge to real-life situations. Activities included in the event are a
written exam, a team event, demonstration
of problem-solving skills, and hands-on
performance activities.
Areas of emphasis include environmental
and natural resource systems, machinery
and equipment systems, structural systems,
stitute said, "More states are likely to push
back against Washington in an attempt to
regain more control and flexibility over key
issues like Medicaid and EPA's CO2 regulations. Over the next two years, states are
likely to continue pushing for income tax
cuts, free-market welfare reforms, and a
pro-energy agenda including supporting
domestic energy production and the roll back
of renewable mandates."
The election is over; it's time to get down
to improving government at all levels and
to produce legislative action to make South
Carolina an even better place to live, work,
and raise a family.
Thank you for the privilege of serving you
in House District 86. If I can 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 don't hesitate to contact me.
energy systems and electrical systems. Each

team in the event has competed with other
chapters in their state for the privilege of
participating in the national event.

The event, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., is one of
many educational activities at the National
FFA Convention & Expo in which FFA
members practice the lessons taught in agricultural education classes.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 610,240 student
members as part of 7,665 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands.
The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership,
personal growth and career success through
agricultural education. The National FFA
Organization operates under a federal
charter granted by the 81st United States
Congress and it is an integral part of public
instruction in agriculture.
The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for
FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit
the National FFA Organization online at
www.ffa.org.
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K-Kids have meeting
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The K-Kids at Busbee had their first meeting today and they elected officers. The names of the 5th grade
students that are in K-Kids are as follows: back row-Louis Reaves, Eryne Chandler, Lauren Jackson, Shateria
Edwards, Anna Billings, Meagan Fortune, Bailey Whittle; second row-Moises Valdiavia, Katelyn Lewis, Kaye
Martin, Hailey Whittle, Jeremy Key, Xavier Johnson, Shane Nickoles; front row-Tyshawna James-Vice President, Tyler Baker-Secretary, and Caitlin Courtney-President. Kiwanis Advisor is Kay Bodie and the School
Advisor is Pamela Corbett.
Senior food distribution

The Wagener United Methodist
Church has partnered with ACTS
(Area Churches Together Serving)
of Aiken to be a satellite for the
distribution of food for seniors in
the area. The first distribution was
held on Nov. 15 in the Education
Building beside the church.
The eligibility is determined by
ACTS and there are 30 people at
this time in the Wagener and Salley
area that have been screened and
qualify for this free food. The food
will be distributed every month
on the third Saturday of the month
from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
It has been very hard for some of
the people to go to Aiken to pick
up their food, so this has been a
blessing for them to be able to pick
it up locally. It is our way to show
Gods love in helping these ones
that are in need of this service. The
food is received from the Golden
Submitted photo
Pictured are Joe Branch, Ashley Downs, Mary Lybrand, Dottie Gantt,
Caroline Kovaleski, Rev. Jim Bennett, Renae Downs, Charlie Tyler.
Harvest Food Bank and local stores
that donate the food to the ACTS
office.
May God continue to bless each
and every one of us as we do His
will. The United Methodist Church
is located at 153 Columbia Road in

Wagener. Our worship service is
held at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays and is
followed by Sunday School at 10:45
a.m. We practice Open Hearts,
Open Minds and Open Doors.
Busbee Corbett
honors As, Bs
The following students at Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle
School were named to the A/B
honor roll for the first quarter:
Jason Bradley Alger, Cooper Eli
Brown, Jennifer Lynn Dougherty, Robert Dalton Fields,
Zykeria Shanard Howell, Destiny Jordan Johnson, Stephen
Dallas Johnson, Gauge Neeley,
Ronald Zakary Newman,
Tristan Thomas Nisbet, Zynavia
Adrianna Robinson, Keiondric
J. Tyler, Jade Adrianna Yon, Jordan ShaVaughn Baker, Amanda
Danielle Bolton, Mallory Elizabeth Fortune, Gabrielle Ranyah
Golson, Maleah Alto Jadelle
Hicks, Cameron Elizabeth
Jackson, Jacob Theron McGee,
Lori Denise Rhinehart, Tori
Diane Rhinehart, Hileyka Grace
Sampson, Kaleb Omar Shaw,
Stephen Douglas Smith, Antonio Lamont Staples, Taunija
Tanae Swedenburg, Tierra
NyAsiah Toland, Cameron
Michael Viljoen, Savannah
Heyward Williams, Rachel
Ansley Yon, Olivia Faith Anderson, Raney Lane Burnett,
Nathan Tyrell Chandler, Logan
Joseph Cook, Nyjelah Saiaghn
Corley, Arielle Faith Danley,
Lauren Taite Driggers, NiTavier
ShaQuanna Gilbert, Amanda
Lynn Howard, Destiny Lieghanna Ishmael, Madison Catherine McNair, Preston Kelsey
McNair, Caleb Cole Neeley,
Dakota Elizabeth Nettles,
Brenna Logan Nunn, Raylee
Nickole Paschal, Joshua Edward
Reid, Vera Lynn Ruehmer,
Johnathan Justin Self, Cameron Nicolas Shumpert, Tyra
Kayleen Tindall, Raquavious J.
Tyler, Salayah Salawn Cindeq
Walker, Karrlen DEverette
Waymyers, Justin Robert
Widener, Trinity Olivia Ables,
Tyler Lei-Ann Baker, Terence
Xavier Brown, Emily J. Cutler,
Shanteria Byasia Edwards,
Meagan Olivia Fortune, Ayden
T. Franks, Christopher Allen
Hartley, Lauren Grace Jackson, Tyshawna Denise James,
Alyssa Michele Perkins, Shartia
IJainique Reed, Gary Trey Lee
Romines, Lauren Elizabeth
Allen, Jordan Alexander Ander-
son, Bryson Lee Barrett, Natalie

Nicole Boles, Andrea Guadalupe Bonilla-Carrillo, Artavia
Deshae Bostick, Christopher
Vincent Burr, Robert Patrick
Coleman, NaKean Jacoby
Corley, Aubrey Michelle Farr,
Katelynn Amanda Floyd, Kaley
Tamara Garvin, Mary Michele
Garvin, Damian Blake Gatlin,
Brayden Kalob Gleaton, Jolene
Iris Gunter, Paisley Brielle
Hammonds, Michael LaTrell
Isaiah James, Katherine Darlene Johnson, Aulden Legare
Murray, Avona Loranda Oliver,
Kayla Nicole Painter, Joe Rouse,
Ayanna Janiece Seawright,
Tykerria Seawright, Charles Gabriel Smith, Chase Daniel Stone,
Kaylyn Zamoriah Tyler, Braley
Ray Wallace, John Christopher
Williams, Paris Rain Williams,
Josiah Williamson, Ava Brooklyn Yon, Jacob Joseph Brantley,
David Jonthan Carter, Laura
Lee Cutler, Kennedi Rae Elliott,
Alicia Marie Hammers, Marissa
Hubbard, Destiny Jackson, Shania Denice Jackson, Brandon
Avolon Pontoon, Emma Jean
Marie Poole, Dylan Gerald
Rawls, Samuel Albert Rodgers, Grayson Eli Smith, John
Caleb Stone, Kenyon J-Rod
Stroman, Naima Amanti Wise,
Dekair Jayvion Corley, Lauren
Riley Farr, Maria Jose Garcia
Monje, Kenya Jaleesa Jackson,
Chrystine Palau, Heaven Lee
Soderberg, Madison Marie
Strang, Rogelio Valdivia Shania
Arnissa Williams, Destiny
Marie Bradley, Rayvon Terreal Chandler, Chasity Layla
Corley, Haylee Jade Cushman,
Samya Celina Daniels, Destiny
Lee Angel Evans, Brooke Mae
Farkas, Jamila Forest, Kolton
Parker Gleaton, Mallory Claire
Hammett, Trevis Haynesworth,
Kennovia KiMora Hayward,
Isabella Rose Jenkins, Hunter
Metcalfe, Deionna Aaliyah
Mills, Michael Dean Chavious
Paioni, Jacob Alan Peele, Natlie
Hope Rushton, Daniel Allen
Tanner, Lola Frances Taylor,
Aiden Zachery Turner, ZaNyah
DeAsia Tyler, Adanya Mosi
Walker and Jacob Dogulas Williams.
Wagener Monthly
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Fire Lines: Fire safety is no accident

Extension cord use
Chief Mark Redd

Wagener Fire Department
We recently responded to a fire in a residence

which sustained heavy fire and smoke damage.
The probable cause was determined to be due
to a portable electric heater being plugged into
a light weight drop cord that is designed for
temporary short term use.
Wagener Fire Department has a motto that

simply states: Fire Safety Is No Accident.
What we mean by the motto is simply this. Fire
Safety doesnt happen by itself or by accident.
For someone to minimize their chance of having a devastating fire event there are some
basic guidelines, which need to be followed.
However, in light of a couple of recent incidents
I felt as though this would be good timing to
remind folks of some basic fire safety tips.
Kitchen/Stove fires
Stop-Drop and Roll
In the event clothing catches fire, dont run.

Stop, drop to the ground and cover your face
with your hand and roll over and over, back
and forth, to smother out the flames.
Smoke Detectors
Every house needs at least one per floor. We

strongly recommend one per bed room, hallway, living room/den and dining area. They
are relatively inexpensive, and last for up to ten
years. Make sure the batteries are changed out
at least once the year. We also strongly suggest you consider having a Carbon Monoxide
detector installed also. Test them on a regular
basis.
By Mark Redd
Space or Portable Heaters
Most are not designed for continuous use.

Follow the instructions provided in the owners/operator manual. This should include,
keeping a safe zone around the heater.
(Three feet is usually the recommended
clearance.)
There are two issues to address here:

1) Is the potential for hot liquids to be spilled
onto small children. While cooking, keep all
pot handles turned in, away from those little
hands. A scald burn can be just as bad if not
worse than a flame burn.
2) In the event of a grease fire in a pan,
DONT panic. Cover the pan with a lid and
remove the heat by turning it off or moving the
pan to another location on the stove, or cover
the flaming pan with flower or use a portable
fire extinguisher. Either will make quite a
mess, but a mess can be cleaned up easier than
a home can be rebuilt. Never try to move a
flaming pan to the outside, never cover it with a
towel or dish cloth, and never pour water onto
a grease fire as these will usually cause the fire
to worsen.
E.D.I.T.H
Last but not least; Have a plan for what to do
Year-end financial checklist

As 2014 draws to a close, you may want to
look back on the progressyouve made this past
year in various areas of your life and that certainly includes progress toward your financial
goals. At the same time, you may want to make
some end-of-year moves that can close out 2014
on a positive note while paving the way for a
productive 2015.
Here are a few such moves to consider:
Boost your retirement plan contributions.
This actuallyisnt an end-of-year move
because you have until April 15, 2015, to contribute to your Roth or Traditional IRA for the
2014 tax year. Nonetheless, the sooner you get
extra dollars working for you in your IRA, the
better. You can put in up to $5,500 to your IRA
(or $6,500 ifyoure 50 or older) for 2014.
If you are self-employed, or run a small business, you also have until April 15 to contribute
to a retirement account, such as a SEP IRA
or a SIMPLE plan. In addition to helping you
build resources for retirement, these types of
plans can offer you some tax advantages so
if youhavent established a retirement plan yet,
consult with your financial and tax professionals
Sell your losers. If you own investments

that have lost value since you purchased them,
you can sell them before 2014 ends and use the
tax loss to offset some capital gains you may
have earned in other investments. If youdont
have any capital gains, you can use up to
$3,000 of your tax losses to offset other ordinary income.
And for a loss greater than $3,000, you can
carry over the excess and deduct it from
your taxes in future years. If you still liked
the investment that you sold at a loss, and you
want to keep it in your portfolio, you could
repurchase it, butyoull have to wait 31 days
to avoid violating the IRS wash sale rules.
Keep in mind that these suggestions only apply
to investments held outside your employersponsored retirement account; youcant take
a tax deduction on capital losses in a 401(k) or
similar plan.
Evaluate your 401(k) investment mix. You
may be able to adjust the investment mix in
your 401(k) as often as you like. So when
evaluating your 401(k), make sure your holdingsarent concentrated in just a few investments, and try to determine if your portfolio is
still appropriate for your risk tolerance not too

aggressive or too conservative.
Also, if your plan offers a Roth option,
consider taking advantage of it with a Roth,
youwont be able to deduct your 401(k) contributions from your taxes, but once you retire,
youwont be taxed on your withdrawals.
Review your insurance coverage. Ifyouve
experienced any changes in your life in 2014
new spouse, new child, divorce, new job, etc.
you may need to review your life insurance
coverage to make sure that its still sufficient
for your needs and that you have the correct
beneficiaries in place.
By making these and other moves, you
can say a fond farewell to 2014, knowing
thatyouve done what you could to help bolster
your financial position for 2015 and beyond.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial
advisors are not estate planners and cannot
provide tax or legal advice. You should consult
your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax
advisor regarding your situation.
This article was written by Edward Jones for

use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
in the event a fire does happen. We have always

told the school kids about EDITH. Exit Drills In
The Home. There are some basic things to remember regarding EDITH. When a fire strikes,
it can be a frightening event, and folks dont
tend to think as clearly under severe pressure
during an emergency. Plan out and Practice
your escape. Write it out on paper and involve
the entire family if possible. Know what to do
if the smoke detector activates during the day
or night. Have more than one way out of the
structure. Stay low and crawl under the smoke.
Once outside, go to a meeting place away from
any dangers and conduct an accountability
check for everyone. Call 911 to summon the fire
department. And most important of all, Never
go back into a burning structure for no reason.
Remember: Get Out, Stay Out.
On a closing note, if you do burn outdoors,
please take the necessary precautions and last
but not least make sure the fire is out completely
before leaving it unattended. If you have any
questions concerning any of this information,
contact your local Fire Department for assistance.
For anyone that may have questions or may be
interested in becoming a member of Wagener
Fire Department, you can contact us via the
Wagener Town Hall or calling the fire station at
803-564-5450. Stay Safe!
WSHS High School

Pageant Fundraiser
Each year, the Wagener-Salley High
School Prom Committee hosts the Miss
Wagener-Salley High School pageant in
February.
The funds raised from the pageant assists
in covering the expenses for prom. The pageant itself provides the opportunity for the
participants to become strong, knowledgeable, graceful, young ladies.
In order to promote the pageant, the Prom
Committee would like to provide the participants with the opportunity to earn a scholarship. The committee is proposing that the
participants complete a formal interview and
grade check. Discipline will also be a consideration for the qualifying participants. They
feel the students of Wagener-Salley need
additional opportunities to achieve a scholarship. At the current time, the Prom Committee is seeking donations for the scholarships.
The group hopes that you will join us in
reaching our scholarship goals.
Please indicate the amount of your taxdeductible donation. Please send a check
payable to Wagener-Salley High School,
Attn: Leah Shackleford, 272 Main St. S, Wagener, SC 29164. Thank you for your time
and consideration.
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Busbee/Corbett holds Donuts with Days
Brothers Clay and Chuck Smith, with their kids, from left, Eli, Channing, Gabe.
Joey and Natalie Black.
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Changes credited for WSHS improvement

By Valerie Sliker
WSHS Principal Mrs. Ute Aadland has
begun her second year at WSHS with the
good news that the school received a B
rating from the South Carolina State Department of Education in 2014, the third
highest grade for a high school in our district, bringing the school up from its D
ranking from the previous year. WSHS
was also the only high school to increase its
HSAP scores, a test that is one of the components used to evaluate a schools ranking.
Coming up two grades from a D to a
B is cause for celebration, Mrs. Aadland
said, because it puts us at an even level
with the other schools. Our FFA is one of
the best in the state, our JROTC is top notch
and many of our students in early childhood
education compete in regional and state
events.
We have a lot of good things in place here.
Our graduation rate last year was the highest its been in a long, long time. Another
goal for this year is to improve our ACT
and SAT scores. If we can get those scores
up, the students will be more competitive
when it comes to applying for scholarship
money. Its a process.
Like all high schools, WSHS also conducts the EOCEP (End of Course Examination Program). http://ed.sc.gov/agency/
programs-services/41/ The EOCEP test is
another component used in the calculation
of middle and high school Absolute Ratings
and Growth Ratings. All of our EOCEP
scores came up significantly except for
US History. Mrs. Aadland reported, We
have a new strategy to bring up our History scores, Im expecting a gain there this
year. We have some great teachers who do
a lot for ourstudents. The kind of faculty a
school has and their willingness to incorporate new strategies within their classroom
makes a big difference.
According to Principal Aadland, the
schools scores came up after a full year
dedicated to making improvements. Mrs.
Aadland has data covering most of the
wall space in her office. She is continually
looking at fresh data to evaluate how the
school is performing. This data analysis
determines what is working and what is not
working and it is what led Mrs. Aadland to
make several key changes shebelieves contributed tothe schools improvements.
Test prepping was amped up, evaluating
where the students fall short and letting
them know what is expected of them and
what teachers need to do to get them there.
A tutoring program was also set up for
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. They
had 26 students in tutoring last week, which
Ute Aadland
is encouraging.
Saturday School was also introduced.
There are three huge benefits of the Saturday school. One is for tutoring in math,
language arts and computer use, another is
for mentoring. Making connections with
adults in the community is really important
for students. Mentors that are available on
Saturdays can help the students academically or just be someone to talk to, someone
who takes an interest in the students life.
The third benefit of Saturday school isseat
time recoveryfor students with high tardies or excessive absences. Sending them
to Saturday school is much more effective
than sending them to In-School Suspension where they simply miss out on more
class time. When students make up time for
missed school days, they can avoid losing
credits due to excessive absences.
At the beginning of the year, Mrs. Aadland tested the students in Reading and
Math to see where the school needed to
remediate. Both reading assistance and
math assistance classes were set up, placing
the students in different classes. Overall
the parents received this well, they are supportive of evaluating the data and making
changes accordingly.
Another area that needed attention was
helping students prepare for college entrance examinations such as the SAT and
ACT. In order to assist students, SAT/ACT
Prep classes were established. Students take
practice tests where they canevaluate their
scores and thenwork on remediating those
areas where they scores deficient.
The bell schedule was also changed.
Changing the bell schedule and going from
two lunch periods to one added more time

in the classrooms and less traffic in the
halls.
On a lighter note, a little school academic
competition was encouraged. The students
were often reminded that they need to perform so RSMs doesnt beat them with their
end of year scores. Mrs. Aadland also noted
that school spirit is important.
Students will take pride and work harder
to accomplish their goals when the level of
school spirit is high and they take pride in
their school. The community, as well as the
students and faculty are also instrumental
in establishing a positive school climate and
everyone has been incredibly supportive.
In this school year, a Work Skills test will
be administered to all 11th grade students.
The Work Skills test assessesskills thatemployers consider to be essential skills. This
test will focus on career development facilitation and will test the career readiness of
our students.
The PSAT was taken a few weeks ago,
the school is waiting to see the results. The
PSAT will predict their SAT scores and
the PSAT also opens up doors for students.
Some students get scholarship offers just
from the PSAT.
Whats next? Mrs. Aadland would love

to see a Summer Transition Program to
help students between 8th and 9th grade
between middle and high school with
character education, core discipline instruction, and remediation courses. Ultimately,
implementation of this program willdepend
onfunding that we currently do not have.
Ms. Aadland has applied for a grant to fund
the program.
I want to make connections with people
in the community, Mrs. Aadland concluded. Its all about changing minds,
changing the climate. We all want WSHS to
succeed. Our goal is that all students will be
educated so that they are college or career
ready. It is important to turn out graduates
who can excel in industry or agriculture,
not just college.
We have some great career tracks like
welding, agriculture, business, cosmetology, and early childhood education, but we
have to catch the ones who dont fall into
these categories, too. It is important for all
high schools to instill a vision for the future
in all of our students. The ultimate goal is
for us to educatestudentsso they canbe
productivecitizens within their respective
communities.
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Looking for blessings
By Lisa Tindal
Its the time of year when there is much
talk of thankfulness. Many of us are starting
grateful challenges or we are doing things
like proclaiming what we are thankful for on
a daily basis. Last year, I decorated a mason
jar with raffia and a cute little label saying
Good Things in 2014. Last week though,
I found myself staring at the jar wondering,

struggling to jot down something good and
slip into the little hole in the lid.
Have you ever been in this place? Saying
you are thankful for this or that but, knowing
in your heart there are doubts and questions?
Words come but are empty and meaningless? These are times when your inventory
of hardship and challenge overshadow your
ability to proclaim your blessings. These are
times when we say whats expected, we are
thankful and we trust God, but; are doubtful
and struggling on the inside.
I am humbled to hear friends tell me You
are such an encourager! or I love your
Facebook ministry. My posts have been
called a Facebook Ministry because they
are scripture with an added note from me to
motivate.
The reality for me and many believers is
that those words, whether they are declarations of trust or of doubting God are straight
from my heart. It is God who takes my
words of vulnerability and honesty and uses
them to touch hearts.
I told my friend Oh, I struggle and my
words of encouragement, my reminders and
challenges to trust and have hope and faith

are straight to me first. God gives me the
ability to write, sometimes very bravely.
He is the God who sees and implores me to
trust and remember my blessings. He equips
me to share my weaknesses and my faith. I
thank Him every time I have the chance to
write.
We are often reluctant to hide our lack
of trust and thankfulness as if we have an
image to uphold as Christians. Its interesting to me that we would feel this way when
the Bible is filled with stories of failure, of
questioning God, of lessons learned and of
faith and trust restored. Paul, especially, in
so many of our New Testament books shares
openly his transformation and the struggles
he experienced after his conversion.
Struggles he described as light and momentary were by far more like torturous
and overwhelming. For me, this is an example of just how relatable and enduring Gods
word is, especially the writings of Paul.
I see Pauls testimony and message as
motivation for believers to admit our faith
failures, our times of doubt and our struggle
with thankfulness in all circumstances. II
Thessalonians 5:18
I wonder if Paul referred to his torture
and persecution as light and momentary
because he knew we would need to relate to
his struggle and truly grasp his message. So
that when we experienced a time of doubt,
we would take his words to heart and not
lose heart.
So, we do not lose heart. Though our outer
self is wasting way, our inner self is being
renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal
weight of glory beyond all comparison, as
we look not to the things that are seen but to
the things are unseen. For the things that are
seen are transient but the things that are unseen are eternal. II Corinthians 4: 16-18.
Through Paul, God reminds us that we will
never be content if we only focus on the here
and now, the accomplishments and events of
our day to day in this world. It is only when
we fix our eyes on Him in thankfulness and
trust, remembering that through our struggle
and our faithful trust there will be a glorious
reward beyond comparison.
New note for my Jar of Good things
2014?: The Hope of Glory.
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JROTC students honor veterans
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By DERREK ASBERRY
dasberry@aikenstandard.com
The Wagener-Salley High School gym
fell silent when retired Col. Ernest Duncan
repeated his thoughts about the privilege all
Americans share: Freedom is not free.
We are all in this room because some person of a certain gender, a certain race, ethnic
background or sexual orientation, had enough
courage to serve and willingly pay the ultimate sacrifice, Duncan told students, faculty
and veterans during the schools Veterans Day
program.
One veteran, Gene Brown, had a front-row
seat to the program and said it was his second
or third year getting around to the different
programs in the community.
I try to attend most of them, and theyre all
very good programs, Brown said.
A Vietnam War veteran, Brown said coming
home from the war was a huge shock because
people didnt really respect them.
Staff photo by Derrek Asberry
They didnt do anything for you and looked
down at you. But now, people open doors for
JROTC students at Wagener-Salley High School waved their flags while singing God Bless the USA during a Veterans Day program
you, buy you a cup of coffee ... I do the same
at the school.
thing because I want my fellow veterans to
know I appreciate them.
In addition to Duncans address, the program
included various ceremonies and rituals put on
by the JROTC. Near the end of the program,
the group commemorated deceased veterans
by laying roses down for those who lost their
lives during each of the major wars the country has seen.
After the final rose, Wagener-Salley student
The WMU of Berlin Baptist
Daniele Fulmer played Taps on her trumpet.
I felt honored when they asked me to play
Church is selling cookbooks
because Veterans Day is so important and we
for their Lottie Moon fundshould always take the opportunity to recognize our veterans, she said.
raiser. All proceeds benefit
Retired Col. Maxie Joye said the event was a
foreign missions through the
JROTC student-led effort, and cadet Jennifer
Jones was one of the main ones who took a
International Mission Board.
leadership role in the effort.
The cookbook is a compilation
Its really an honor because these people
of recipes from church memfought for our freedom. To celebrate it while
were in school is very humbling because
bers that feature everything
Im here with my JROTC family and were
from Apple Nut Cake to Zesty
all working together for a good cause, Jones
said.
Chicken Pot Pie. Cookbooks
Joye added, We need to learn and for this
are just $12. To order a cookJROTC program, kids learn by doing. We set
the standards and we allow them to go out and
book call 803-564-5970 or the
perform. And I think they did a super job.
cookbooks will be available for
Derrek Asberry is a beat reporter with the
Aiken Standard. He joined the paper in June
2013. He is originally from Vidalia, Ga., and a
graduate of Georgia Southern University. Follow him on Twitter @DerrekAsberry.
Berlin Baptist Church

Cookbook
Staff photo by Derrek Asberry
JROTC students Robert Cole and Megan

Malatesta lie roses down to honor the veterans who lost their lives during the war
following the 9/11 attacks.
purchase during the Wagener

Christmas Parade on the Pavillion
on December 6.
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Obituaries
Annie Mae Barnes Johnson
April 2, 1927 - October 28, 2014
PELION Mrs. Annie Mae Barnes Johnson, 87, entered into rest Tuesday, October
28, 2014.
Born in Saluda County, Mrs. Johnson was
the daughter of the late Alonzo Clarence and
Bessie Boatwright Barnes. She was married
to the late Clinton Lee Johnson for 61 years.
She was also preceded in death by brothers,
Clarence and Henry Barnes, and sisters,
Betty Carolyn Fox, Louise Berry and Mary
Lou Goff. Mrs. Johnson has been a member
of Rocky Springs Baptist Church since 1948
serving as Sunday School Teacher for many
years.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her daughter
Luanne (Richard) Poole; grandchildren, Lisa
(Trey) Wren and Joey (Shasta) Poole, great
grandchildren, Katelyn Wren, Jenna Wren
and Faron Poole, brothers; Odell (Margie)
Barnes and Buddy Barnes, sister Joanne Giltrap, and sister-in-law Jo Barnes.
The Visitation took place at Blizzard Funeral Home Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. The Funeral was at 1 p.m. at Rocky Springs Baptist
Church with the Rev. Wayne Whaley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Rocky
Springs Baptist Church Choir at P. O. Box
224, Wagener, SC 29164.
Jack B. Starnes J.B.

January 11, 1919 - November 1, 2014
SALLEY Mr. Jack B. J.B. Starnes,
95, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 1, 2014.
Visitation for Mr. J. B. was held from 7
to 9 p.m. in the Chapel of Blizzard Funeral
Home. The Funeral Service was held at
1 p.m. at Berlin Baptist Church with the
Rev. George Koon officiating. Burial was
in the Perry Baptist Church Cemetery with
military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorials be made to Berlin
Baptist Church at P. O. Box 190 Wagener,
S.C. 29137.
Mr. J.B. was born in Aiken County,
son of the late Docia Williams and Julian
Starnes. He was a World War II veteran of
the U.S. Army and then lived in Niagara
Falls, N.Y. for many years. Mr. J. B. was
also preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn
Collum and brothers, Harold, Theodore
and Richard Starnes. He was a member of
Gross Lee Still Jim

September 7, 1933 - November 8, 2014
Wagener Mr. Gross Lee Jim Still, 81,
entered into rest Saturday, November 8,
2014.
Mr. Jim was born in Barnwell County,
son of the late Elizabeth Lizzie Dickes
Still and James Bunyan Still, Sr. He was
also preceded in death by wife of 38 years,
Virginia Davis Hoover Still, and brothers
Dodson Still, Russell Still, Lanny Still and
James Still, Jr. Mr. Jim was a member of
Rocky Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Jim is survived by his children William Elias (GiGi Amaker) Still of Bamberg and Joyce Ann (John) Lyons of Elloree, and Johnny Glenn Hoover of Duncan, grandchildren William Elias (Pam)
Still, Jr., Justin (Amanda) Still, Lilla (Jeremiah) Bearden and Rebecca (Ron Beardon) Still of Bamberg, Jamie (Amanda)
Wisher, Miranda Blume, Chuck Lott, Jr.,
Toni Elizabeth Meyers Miles

March 27, 1948 - November 8, 2014
Berlin Baptist Church.

Mr. J.B. is survived by his sister Marlene
Hill of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., and sister-inlaw Shirlene Adams and many nieces and
nephews.
BEECH ISLAND Ms. Toni Elizabeth

Miles, 66, daughter of the late Albert and
Virginia Meyers, died Saturday, November
8, 2014.
Ms. Miles was born in Aiken, SC. She is
survived by five children, Tracy A. Miles
(Sherry) of New Holland, SC, Joseph C.
Miles (Katie) of Atlanta, GA, Lisa L. Miles
of Boulder CO. Rene M. Myers (Ricky) of
Charleston, SC, and Gretta V. Griffen of
West Palm Beach, FL; seven grandchildren,
three great grandchildren, two sisters and
two brothers. She was predeceased by an infant son, Charles A. Miles, and one brother.
Kristopher Blume, Jesse Blume, Michael

Lyons, Bradley Lyons, Kolt Blume, Duane
Lott of Elloree, Sierra Caitlin Hoover of
Lexington, and Ashley Nicole Hoover of
Woodruff, great grandchildren William
Elias Still, III, Tyler Still, Amber Still,
Kevin Still, Justin Still, Jr., Halley Still,
Clyde Bearden and Jacob Still, sisters
Gertrude Still and Mammie Lee Sanders of Hilda and Juanita Zizzett of Olar,
brothers Alvin (Jeanette) Still of Hilda,
and Bobby (Sarah) Still of Morriston, FL,
sisters-in-law Iva Mae Jeffcoat, Eloise
Martin, of Wagener, and Patsy (Claxton
Sam) Stevenson of Springfield, brotherin-law Archie C. (Jackie) Davis, Jr. of Salley, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was from 1 to 2 p.m. at Rocky
Grove Baptist Church. The Funeral Service
followed at 2 p.m. also at Rocky Grove
Baptist Church with the Reverend John
OCain officiating. Burial followed in the
church cemetery.
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Nancy Jane Sorrells Ard

January 10, 1957 - November 9, 2014
Chalmers Alonzo James

September 13, 1960 - November 4, 2014
Salley Ms. Nancy Jane Sorrells Ard, 57, entered

into rest Sunday, November 9, 2014. Nancy is survived by her children Donny A. (Charlotte) Sorrells,
Tonya S. (Michael) Peele, and John H. Shiffner,
several grandchildren, her mother Dorothy Montgomery, brothers Jerry (Brenda) Sorrells, Dudley
(Donna) Sorrells, and Franklin (Donna) Sorrells,
and sister Cynthia (John) Cole. Nancy was predeceased by her father Elbert Montgomery.
Visitation was Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at
Corinth Baptist Church with the funeral service
beginning at 11 a.m. The burial was held in the
church cemetery.
Chalmers James, 54, entered into eternal

rest on November 4, 2014 at Lexington
Medical Center Extended Care. Joe was
born on September 13, 1960 in Lexington,
South Carolina. He was the beloved son of
the late John Earl James and Alma Keisler
James.
He was employed with Lexington Florist
for many years. He was preceded in death
by three brothers, Larry Keisler, Calvin
Keisler, and John Russell (Duke) James.
Those who will cherish fond and precious
memories of Chalmers are his Two (2)
Linda Faye Hudson Williams

October 18, 1951 - November 05, 2014
Mrs. Linda Faye Hudson Williams, 63, loving wife for 36 years of Mr. Fred Williams of
Wagener, SC, took her transition to be with the
Lord on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, SC.
Born in Wagener, SC., she was a daughter of
the late John Quincy and Hazel Hudson. She
was a member of the Saron Baptist Church
where she worked with the youth, and sang in
the choir. Linda was crowned Miss Saron several years ago. She served faithfully until her
began to fail.
Linda graduated from A.L. Corbett High

School and matriculated to Voorhees College
where she graduated with a BS in Elementary
Education. She was a former teacher with Aiken County Head Start and Orangeburg County
School District One.
She worked for many years in Special Education at A.L. Corbett Middle School. She opened
the first Parenting Center for Area Four in
RidgeSpring-Monetta under Mrs. Gale Graham
as the Parenting Teacher and then it was decided
to move the center to Wagener and she opened it
in the former Busbee Elementary School. Linda
retired from the Aiken County School District
in 2005.
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sons, Jerome (Onnie) James, and Germany

James of Lexington, SC; Two (2) daughters, Alisha James of Lexington, SC and
Yashia Danielle Ellis of W. Columbia, SC;
One (1) granddaughter, Alonnah James,
Lexington, SC; Two (2) Sisters, Glendora
Keisler and Sequita James of Lexington,
SC; Three (3) caring Aunts all of W. Columbia, SC; a host of nieces, nephews and
other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at J.H. Robinson Funeral Home in Lexington, SC on
Friday, November 7, 2014 at 1 p.m. with
Reverend Elaine Eskew officiating.
J.H. Robinson Funeral Home of Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
In addition to her husband, family members

include her daughter, Chaquanda Williams,
Aiken, SC; Sons, Trefron Davis and Frank
Robinson of Atlanta, GA. Two sisters, Virginia
J. Kitchings (Perrie), Christine V. Hudson; One
Brother, Ronald R. Hudson (Mary) One Sisterin-Law, Malcoretta T. Hudson, all of Wagener,
SC. She has ten grandchild and three great
grand children.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 2014 at Saron Baptist
Church at 352 Railroad Ave. ,Wagener, SC. Services were held on Saturday, November 8, 2014,
at Saron Baptist Church where the Reverend
Leander Jones, Pastor, officiated.
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WSHS volleyball
Staff photo byBill Bengtson
Veronica Brown, Wagener-Salley High Schools volleyball coach, talks to her troops during the playoff contest against Christ Church EpiscopalSchool Oct. 27. With her is Abby
Tindall, left, Brenna Kirkland, Shelby Nisbet, TaNauziah Corley and Kaylee Rushton.
After reaching the second round of the
playoffs for the first time in school history,
Wagener-Salley wrapped up its campaign
with a 9-6 record after a loss to Christ
Church on October 27.
Wagener-Salley was led by TaNauziah
Corley (five kills and two blocks), Jamie
Swartz (three aces) and Morgan Gunter
(three assists). War Eagles head coach Veronica Brown noted that Christ Churchs
region is exceptionally strong. As for her own

squad, she said, We came out strong, like I
knew we could. We gave them everything we
had, and I cant ask for more than that.
Find your fight, she said, has been her
squads theme this season, and they finally
found that fight and thats what I told them
tonight. I said, You end on this loss. Thats
fine, because we played a great team, but you
ended it with a fight.
WSHS Junior Class rings
The Junior Ring Ceremony was held in the Wagener-Salley High School cafeteria on
Oct. 29. Mrs. Leah Shackleford is the Junior class sponsor. Mrs. Ute Aadland, Principal,
Julia Hightower, Junior Class President, Avery Snipes, Randolph Kitchings, and Halie
Hutto were the speakers for the occasion. They told the story, history, and meaning of
the class ring. Each student was presented a class ring by their parents. As a class, the
students placed the rings on their fingers. Pictured, from left, Top Row is Christian Hair,
Cole Buff, Avery Snipes, Randolph Kitchings. Bottom Row is Kaylee Halsey, Makayla
Brooks, Julia Hightower, Abigail Tindall, Halie Hutto, Morgan Foster, and Jamira Tyler
For more information, see Mrs. Shackleford at Wagener-Salley High School, call
803-564-1100 or email lshackleford@acpsd.net. Fruit will be available for pickup
on December 16 or 17. A 4/5 Bushel is roughly 80-100 pieces of fruit. A 2/5 bushel is
roughly 40-50 pieces.
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WolfPack Mites: Ready to play some football!

The sound of Sunrise from 2001: A Space
Odyssey - (Strauss) resounds in the stadium
to signal the crowd that the Wagener-Salley
WolfPack Mites Football Team is ready to
Play Some Football! The WolfPack may be
from a small town, but there is nothing little
about the colossal feats they have accomplished. The WolfPack Mites experienced a
perfect 2014 seasonUndefeated!
The Wagener-Perry-Salley area has more
with the WolfPack Football Teams. The team
travels with the WolfPack Small Fry. The
WolfPack Football Program aims to impact
the lives of the youth in the program, their
families, and communities. The coaching
staff believes in more than playing the sport,
but believe in building character, long-lasting
relationships, increasing self-discipline and
encouraging life-long physical fitness ethics. The team is guided by a volunteer group
of coaches and dedicated parent volunteers.
The WolfPack teams play their home games
on the Wagener-Salley High School Football
Field, as well as, participating various leagues
and tournaments. We are proud to have in our
community a group of boys who excel in the
skills of academics and athletics.
The WolfPack Football Team thank you for
your continued support!
Submitted photo
Director: Antonio Swendenburg; Asst. Director, Elbert Landy; WolfPack Mites Coaching Staff: Willie Stroman, Terrell Gleaton,
Kevin Stroman, Kelvin Stroman, Rodriquez Dunbar; WolfPack Small Fry Coaching Staff: Dorell Swedenburg, Barry Corley, and
Wesley Williams. WolfPack Mites Players: Javon Brown, Nigel Brown, Johnny Coleman, Elijah Davis, Artuan Edwards, Jamarco
Green, Kevin Jackson, Tyquan Jerry, Jason Johnson, Jakavias Jones, Rontrevious Livingston, Tyson Mays, Kaleb Shaw, Antonio
Swedenburg, RaQuavious Tyler, Karrlen Waymyers, Mateo Whitehead, and Xzavier Williams. WolfPack Small Fry Players: Lucius
Allen, Clarence Bell, NaKean Corley, Barry Davis, Cameron Davis, Jawaine Gleaton, Trenton Guinyard, Keylan Gunter, Jermious
Jones, Jhakaden Kinard, Ilaghjuan Lasenby, Brandon Pontoon, John Stone, Aiden Stroman, Ian Stroman and Elbert Yon.
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War Eagle

covering wagener and eastern aiken county

K-9 unit joins

by Mayor Mike Miller

Local governments dont produce a

Walther Farms makes

War Eagles off to best start in recent history

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Memories: The spiral notebook

Spiral Notebook Memories

fourth grade, school lunch began. Hot cocoa

the same name first everyday; he was very

on a wagon and carry to the gin. The cotton

Photo courtesy of Kati Seay Photography

Lights on South Dixie

lows, making smores and hot chocolate,

Library requests donations

sale which will take place December 8-18,

The Nancy Bonnette Library, located at

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Kindergartners visit Wagener Museum

portrayed with live animals and traditional

Since 2007 when I o'ded at a crack house on P. C. Beach,

I think of all the people, friends and family who self-medicate,

Bubba makes friends

in different parts of the room and watched

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

South Carolina Legislative Update

By SC Rep. Bill Taylor,

In Aiken County no one need feel alone

There were many ceremonies around

Much has been written this month about

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Womens Well: Pillows, bears and flip flops

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Letters from the past

Dear Preacher Jim,

the celery stalks and carrots tops. Have fun, let

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

When is it time to make portfolio changes?

keepers and the Aiken Beekeepers would

age of your entire portfolio.

New job Assuming your new job

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Out of the several thousand acres the

You can ride around town and view the

Shelia Johnson, left, and Ella Mae Bynem

2014 S.C. State Fair Cotton Winners

visit to the Wagener Museum.

News from the past

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Once there was this brave little

to be the place to explore next.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Supporting the Toys for Tots drive

to understand their personal goals from

Visit our website at www.edwardjones.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014