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Wednesday, February 15, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RS-M TROJANS!

Girls make playoffs; Freeman tops 1K points Boys finish season 14-10, 9-7 in region play
Despite a winning season finishing 14-10 on the season and 9-7 in Region 4-A, the Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans just missed making the playoffs. Here is a look at some of the boys most recent games:

FROM THE MAYORS DESK

Town Council met Feb. 6, at Town Hall for its regular meeting. Present were Council members: Capers Asbill, Bob Nelson, Charles Patterson, Geneva Harris, and Mayor Pat Asbill. Council members gave their reports: Mr. Asbill reported that Shawn Salley of SCDOT had visited Ridge Spring and had addressed at least one of our problems repairing the ditch at Kents Korner. MAYOR Mr. Nelson reportPAT ASBILL ed that the Town had met with Rural Development to finalize a request for a loan-grant that will allow the Town to upgrade its water system and locate some problems that we are experiencing with the sewer system. There were no other reports. Chief Taylor gave his police report for the month, and Max Parrish reported about the water system. Council was reminded to finish Economic Interest surveys and that the Municipal Association was sponsoring Legislative Action Day on Feb. 15. A motion was passed that prior approval by the mayor was needed before Council would be reimbursed for travel expenses. The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session to discuss matters of employment. When Council returned to regular session, a motion was made and passed

The Ridge SpringMonetta girls basketball team has had quite a year. The team made the playoffs, losing to CA Johnson 52-30 in the first round of the Class A playoffs on Feb. 13. Shay Freeman also had a record-setting year after scoring her 1,000th career point against WagenerSalley High School on Jan. 27. Here is a look at some of the girls most recent games:

RS-M 61 North HS 58
Bradshae Jeffery scored 22 points to help Ridge SpringMonettas boys basketball team defeat North High School on Feb. 10 in the regular season finale for both teams. The STAFF PHOTO BY NOAH FEIT Trojans finished Ridge Spring-Monettas Bradshae Jeffery 14-10 overall and shoots in a 81-59 win over Fox Creek. Jeffery 9-7 in Region 4-A had 32 points and 19 rebounds in the win. play, tying with Hunter-Kinard-Tyler for fourth in the region and the playoff spot that comes with such a finish. Mike Jones added 17 points, while Chris Oakman scored 12. Justin Millhouse was the fourth player in double figures with 10 points.

RS-M HS 57, North HS 36

Shay Freeman Ridge Spring-Monettas Shay Freeman shoots led Ridge Springin a 48-21 win over Hunter-Kinard-Tyler. She Monetta (17-8, 10-6 had 22 points, 19 rebounds and nine blocks Region 4-A) with 18 in the win. points, 12 rebounds, seven steals and four blocks. TyMiyah Tyler also scored in double digits with 13 points, and Tiffany Gomillion scored seven points, five rebounds and five steals.
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Fox Creek HS 38, RS-M HS 31

Fox Creek pulled off the region win behind a 17-point effort from Kiana Green, and Dominique Moore chipped in 12 on Thursday, Feb. 9. Shay Freeman scored 16 points, 18 rebounds, five steals and four blocks in the loss for the Trojans, and TyMiyah Tyler added 11 points, six rebounds and three steals.

RS-M HS 64, Fox Creek HS 57

Ridge Spring-Monetta (13-10, 8-7 Region 4-A) collected the crucial region win with a balanced scoring attack on Thursday, Feb. 9. Justin Millhouse scored 18 points in the win, and Mike Jones and Bradshea Jeffery each scored 16. Fox Creeks DJ

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R.S. Masonic lodge merges with Saluda lodge

Hampton Masonic Lodge No. 134 has merged with Travis Lodge No. 241 in Saluda. On Nov. 17, 1868, a charter was issued to form Hampton Lodge in the Ridge Spring area within the Old Edgefield District. One year later the Edisto Lodge in the Mt. Calvary area was issued a charter. Hampton and Edisto consolidated in 1948. In 1970, Hampton acquired ownership of the old Post Office building which it had been renting for many years. In that year, a cornerstone and time capsule was set in the building, by Robert E. Yonce and Larry Kinard.

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Pictured, from left, are Robert D. Yonce, Robert E. Yonce and Robert S. Householder remove the corner stone and time capsule from Hampton Masonic Lodge No. 134. They will be transferred to Travis Lodge No. 241.

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to accept the job description for water technician, and that we would advertise for the position during February. The meeting was adjourned. Meetings with Johnston and Edgefield have already begun to discuss this years Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale. Ridge Spring will allow sellers to set up on Friday, as well as Saturday, this year. We have already assigned about 15 spaces for this years sale. If you are interested in selling at the yard sale, call and reserve your space. Last year, we had 65 spaces to rent, and all of them were filled on the Saturday of the sale. To reserve a space, call (803) 685-7810.

Police Report for January 2012

Traffic Stops: 12 speeding (4), parking violation (1), defective equipment (1), DUI (1), DUS (1), child endangerment (1), failure to stop for police (1), allowing unlicensed driver to drive (1) Misc. Arrests: bench warrant (1), felony resisting arrest (1) Suspicious Activity: 2 Service Calls: 12 Incidents: Theft 1, Disorderly Conduct 2, Child Neglect 1 Officer Bellamy worked 12 hours, and State Constables worked 16 hours.

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Planning for the 2012 Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale, which spans 44 miles down Highway 23, has already begun.

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Recovery Works is making a difference

In the small rural town of Ridge Spring, S.C., miracles are happening. Men who previously lived lives of despair now have the opportunity to live acceptable, responsible, productive lives. The type of life most of us take for granted. As the new year begins, Recovery Works Ponderosa is beginning its fourth year of operation. Recovery Works is a long-term, faithbased recovery center for men who suffer from the disease of addiction. Recovery Works combines the 12-step program of AA/NA with a unique program of tough love. Residents commit to a minimum stay of six months. Of residents who have completed the program, 80 percent continue to live in sobriety. In 2011, 17 residents completed the program at Recovery Works. Men from as far away as Phoenix, Arizona and Washington, D.C., as well as from South Carolina and Georgia, are living fuller, richer lives. This is a program of recovery that actually works. And it is a program that does not rely on taxpayer monies. Recovery Works does not accept any federal, state or local government funds. They do not accept insurance because they are not a medical facility. Recovery Works is a nonprofit organization. They rely strictly on the donations of residents and their families and caring people who support the program. The men at Recovery Works are taught structure and discipline. In active addiction structure and discipline are absent. Recovery Works believes that work is therapeutic. Hard work and spiritual principles are a key part of the journey that is recovery. The residents of Recovery Works do all of the chores: cooking, cleaning, laundry, maintenance and yard work. It is a self-sufficient organization. They have their own garden which produces fresh vegetables for the kitchen. The residents also tend to the chickens, quail and horses at the facility. Taking care of the animals helps the men to learn to care for themselves. Most of them have been dependent on others all their lives. For many of our residents, this program is the first experience of a structured lifestyle they have ever known. We teach them a better way of life said director/founder Flint Thomas. We are changing lives daily. We give men hope for a better life. We plant the seed, God makes it grow. Recovery Works is making a difference one man at a time. Men who once had only despair now have hope. They are turning from the darkness into the light. If you are a man in the abyss that is addiction and are willing to do whatever it takes, contact us. Recovery Works Ponderosa, 2269 Ridge Spring Highway, Ridge Spring, SC 29129 or call (803) 685-6067, email recoveryworks@live. com or visit www.recoveryworksponderosa.com. If you should wish to help with us with our mission you may send your tax deductible donation to the above address.

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RS-M ELEM/MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

Price, Tristen Puckett and Franklin Starkey

Second quarter A/B honor roll

McKenna Palmer, Stanley Rolland, Linet Figueroa, Andrew Moyer, Jessica Muns, Adam Robert, Edith Torres, Darren Abney, Melvin Alewine, Nikaeshia Bussey, Cade Cockrell, Gracie Holsenback, Carlos Moreno, Shania Youmans, Arturo Contreras, Baile Davis, Brenna Edwards, Jennifer Gonzalez, Cheyenne Hartley, Carlos Hernandez, Perla Hernandez, Elizabeth Maguire, Hunter Platty, Jason Rodgers, Stefany Shealy, Chaz Suydam, Kaylee Belt, Wondrecus Brunson, Andie Cress, Taylor Cullum, Conner Goss, Courtney Maguire, Jocelyn Martinez, Jose Matias, JaVontae Satterwhite, Dalton Sheppard, Symia Wilson, Carrie Yonce, Hisiah Cubbuck, Roydell Dicks, Lincoln Edwards, Lizbeth Figueroa, William Kaiser, Haley Long, Malaysia Morris, Titianna Morris, Bailey Padgett, Casey Randall, Chelsey Ricker, Drew Rodgers, Breyuanna Smith, Jayden Tunnell, Clayton Vaughn, Robbie Barrineau, Nehemiah Blacks, Zayvion Brown, Amanee Gilliam, Morgan Johnson, Katelyn Kirk, Maria Renteral, Gabriel Rueda, Precious White, Joel Yoho, Garrett Altamirano, Peter Blacks, JQuan Bowers, Jazmine Flores, Khalil Gilliam, Tarik Harris, Ariona Kinard, Trinity LaBrew, KaNaan Ligions, Elvie McDowell, Tita Mendez, Peyton Miller, Jesse Osbun, Chaley Robb and Camren Samuels

District spelling bee

Congratulations to Miranda Middlebrooks who placed in the top 5 in the district spelling bee. She represented RSM well, and we are so proud of her. She received a $100 gift certificate to Books a Million.

Second quarter All A honor roll Mr. Roberts 7th-grade class Mr. Roberts 7th-grade class Healthier U.S. schools
Recently, third- and fourth-graders were visited by Meredith Faulling from the State Department of Education. She spoke with the students about nutrition and exercise. Students were given a pretest to assess what they already knew about food groups, vitamins, and healthy living. Students learned about which food groups are beneficial to various parts of our bodies and how much exercise it takes to keep our bodies healthy. The importance of reading nutritional labels was also discussed. Ms. Faulling surprised us all with how much sugar can be found in a 20 oz. soda a WHOPPING 69 grams! We certainly appreciate the enlightenment our guest speaker brought us and hope our third- and fourth-graders will use this new knowledge to live a bit healthier. Alicia Key, Alexis Gray, Aviana Kendrick, Annalee Rodgers, Tyler Stone, Hunter Waters, Camaya Brown, Alieaun Gilliam, Forrest Berry, Kara Canady, MaKayla Carson, Destiny Glover, Dawson Holsomback, Nathaniel Long, Mikala Middlebrooks, Madelyn Moss, William Moyer, Jordan Stone, Kelsie Storey, Kendra Storey, Bryan Valeriano, Vy Bussey, Breanna Gillian, Allie Hodson, Harley Rodgers, Alana Bailey, Alex Burdett, Jose Centeno, Waylon Cockrell, Hanah Gist, Emily Gonzalez, Robby Mitchell, Larry

On Friday, Jan. 20, students in Mr. Roberts 7th grade World History class had the opportunity for some hands on (though not exactly for safety sake) history. Mr. Roberts students were learning about the Industrial Revolution and the many ways it changed the world. Though not technically invented during the Industrial Revolution, but improved and used on a large scale for the first time, steam engines provided the power of the Industrial Revolution. Though we use steam engines less today, (for example a modern train does not have a steam locomotive, but rather a dieselpowered one) steam engines are still widely used to generate electricity, with the heat coming from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas or from the heat of a nuclear reaction. Mr. Roberts brought in a model Jensen steam engine complete with dynamo that generated electricity just like a full size engine would. Ive only seen a steam engine on TV or in movies, but never in person before. It was fun, said JaReka Hickson, a student in Mr. Roberts class.

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Third grade has been studying habitats and the adaptations animals and plants have to help them survive. This week they studied the Arctic Tundra Habitat. One of the adaptations animals such as polar bear and musk ox have is blubber (fat) to keep them warm in the bitter cold Arctic. They investigated the effect of blubber by covering one finger with shortening (fat) and leaving one finger bare while soaking them in ice water. Students then wrote their conclusions discussing their results. The finger covered in shortening stayed warmer and could be immersed longer in the ice water. The students really enjoyed participating in the lab, even if their fingers were a little cold!

4K Goes to the Circus

The Child Development classes took a field trip to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus on Friday, Jan. 20 in Columbia. The children enjoyed watching the clowns, horses, tigers, acrobats, and daredevils during the show. Lots of children enjoyed eating delicious popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones. A special thank you to all of the chaperones that attended with us.

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RS-M ELEM/MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

RS-M HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Senior Beta Club First-grade 100th-day celebration

First grade celebrated the 100th day of school on Friday, Jan. 27. The students worked at home to create a display of 100 items. Each student presented their projects and explained how they determined if the project contained 100 items. Pictured are some of the students with their 100th-day projects. On Jan. 23, the RS-M High Senior Beta Club treated their Beta Buddies to refreshments and a few words of advice from a former student. Beta Buddies are freshmen who have been teamed up with Beta members for guidance, advice, and overall encouragement during that tough 9th grade year. Before enjoying the tasty treats provided by the Beta members themselves, the freshmen listened intently to a 2010 RS-M High graduate speak of his own experiences and give some pertinent advice about surviving in high school. Denzel Young, E4

Specialist with the Army National Guard, first made the group get up and sit by someone they didnt know. He wanted them to mix it up, an illustration that proved his point about choosing their friends wisely and getting to know people outside their comfort zone. He told them about his days in high school when he was less than a perfect student and got into his share of trouble. Young emphasized the importance of making good decisions and having a plan for their futures. Young is still a member of the Army National Guard, works full-time and attends Midlands Tech, where he is majoring in business and accounting.

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High school students voice original works at festival

BY ROB NOVIT
rnovit@aikenstandard.com Even after the Ridge Spring-Monetta High School students had finished competing in the USC Aiken Language Arts Festival on Saturday, they were presenting their original poems to each other for practice. Its fun to actually come here and take something that I wrote and read it and have others like it, said Wesley Bright, a Ridge Spring-Monetta High School junior. For several years, USCA has sponsored the festival for middle and high school students. The language arts contests in 2012 included original interpretation of published poetry, dramatic monologue, original short fiction, original poetry and public speaking. All six traditional county high schools participated, along with the Aiken Performing Arts Academy and several middle schools. Im very glad we have this festival, said Aiken High English teacher Francesca Pataro. We have a lot of talented and hard-working kids and getting up there is not easy. They do some wonderful things. Dr. Carla Coleman, a USCA English professor, was delighted that all of the schools had students who won awards. There is increasing interest in original flash fiction - short stories that can be read in 2 to 4 minutes. The most popular category is original poetry, where so many students entered that prizes were awarded by grade level instead of in multiple grade brackets. Many judges said the kids were extremely well-prepared this year, said Coleman. That means the teachers are working with them in the schools, and I appreciate them for that. Almost all the students were here (for the awards ceremony) and were quite excited to win. Its nice to see that kind of enthusiasm for the arts. Derek Berry, an Aiken High senior, won first place for original poetry at that grade level. He attended a spoken word concert a few years ago and was amazed how great the poems were and how they affected him. I started writing my own poems, Berry said. I plan to major in political science, and this kind of festival will help with that. Its great to speak in front of people and learn how to speak better. Senior writer Rob Novit, a journalist for the past 41 years, joined the Aiken Standard staff in 2001. He covers education news and general assignments.

Festival winners
Public speaking, grades 7-9 William Bosley of Schofield Middle School, first; Madison Whetstone of Schofield Middle School, second. Grades 10-12 Valerie Gutmann of Aiken High School, first; Venning Morrison of Wagener-Salley High School, second. Interpretation of Published Poetry, grades 7-8 Frelicia Tucker of Schofield Middle School, first; Alicia Key of RS-M Elementary/Middle School, second; Madison Whetstone of Schofield Middle School, third. Grades 9-10 Tonie Gerber of Aiken High School, first; Quameisha Gantt of RS-M High School, second; Valenita DiGiacomo of RS-M High School, third. Grades 10-12 Annalise Eberhard of Aiken High School, first; Jocelyn Jones of Aiken High School, second; Annie Hall of South Aiken High School, third. Dramatic Monologue, grades 7-9 Brittany Winans of Aiken High School, first; Jaslyn Croft of Schofield Middle School, second; Minna Heaton of Aiken High School, third. Grades 10-12 Tocoa Allen of Aiken High School, first; Michael Parnifoff of South Aiken High, second; Elin Campbell, third, APAA. Short Fiction, grades 7-8 Dylan Sharp of Kennedy Middle School, first. Grades 9-10 Hunter Grooms, first; Ray Moister and Lydia Gerstenberg, secondplace tie; and Colleen Roach, third all of Aiken High School. Grades 11-12 Riggs Matthews, first; Sydney Hayes, second, Kaycee Van Pelt, third all of Aiken High School. Original poetry, grades 7-8 Alicia Keys of RS-M Elementary/Middle School, first; Vidal Corona of Schofield Middle School, second; Allen Landry of Schofield Middle School, third. Grade 9 Eric Walters of Silver Bluff High School, first; Amy Kalarijan of North Augusta High School, second; Roneisha Summers of Aiken High School, third. Grade 10 Rowan Miller of Aiken High School, first; Melinda Stone of South Aiken High School, second; Alison Davis of Aiken High School, third. Grade 11 Orlando Moldovan, first; Meghan Peterson, second; Aubry Harmon, third all of South Aiken High School. Grade 12 Derek Berry of Aiken High School, first; Annie Hall of South Aiken High School, second; Kwashane Robison of North Augusta High School, third.

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Wesley Bright, a Ridge Spring-Monetta High junior, reads his original poem at the USC Aiken Language Arts Festival.

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RS-M SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Who am I? I am an intelligent, funny, athletic individual. My name is Jessica Janay Turner; I attend Ridge Spring-Monetta High School in Monetta, South Carolina. I am 17 years old. A big part of who I am is playing sports and being around people. I love to help people when theyre hurt, even it its just staying by their side. What makes me unique is that I love to be a part of making a person feel better when they are hurting. Putting smiles on peoples faces is what I enjoy doing every day. Another unique part of me is that Im very interested in dissecting things and exploring whats inside of them. Although some people would think dissecting things is weird, I think it is very interesting to observe. These are the reasons I want to go into a career that deals with medical things. Some accomplishments Ive achieved over the years are getting my GPA up so that I could join the National Beta Club. Another achievement is being Student Body Vice President of my high school. When I was participating in marching band we finished eighth in class 1-A in the state Band Competition and that was the highest ranking that our band had ever gotten. This year Im the Drum Major of the band. Ive also succeeded in being ranked in the top eight of my class. I would be a perfect college student because I work hard to achieve my

JESSICA TURNER goals. I am all about school spirit, but Im also all about the books. I have great leadership skills. I am also ranked in the top ten of my class. Holding down the eighth spot in my senior class with a 3.6 GPA is good but I intend to go higher so that by the end of this year I will have a 4.0 GPA! In conclusion, working hard to get to the next level of learning is what Im all about, not only for me but for my family, as well.
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Second quarter A honor roll
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RS-M HS 38, Blackville-Hilda HS 32

Ridge Spring-Monetta (15-6, 10-4 Region 4-A) collected the close region win with TyMiyah Tyler scoring 11 points on Friday, Feb. 3. Shay Freeman and Kendra Cyrus scored six points each.

Denmark-Olar HS 54, RS-M HS 37

Despite another solid effort from Shay Freeman on Thursday, Feb. 2, Ridge SpringMonetta (9-4, 14-6 Region 4-A) couldnt pull out the region victory. Freeman scored 10 points to go with 17 rebounds and six blocks.

RS-M HS 53, Wagener-Salley HS 14

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The game on Friday, Jan. 27, was a historic one for Ridge Spring-Monetta (14-5, 9-3 Region 4-A), as Shay Freeman collected her 1,000th career point for the Lady Trojans. Freeman had 14 points, eight rebounds, eight steals, five blocks and four assists on the night. Ebony Hines and TyMiyah Tyler chipped in 11 points for RS-M.

Ridge Spring-Monettas Raven Valentine (30) defends in a 48-21 win over Hunter-Kinard-Tyler. HKT 5 3 9 4 21 RSM 11 12 13 12 48 Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (4-10)-Antuane Patterson 1 4-6 7, Amanda Wright 3 0-4 6, Zhanela Tyler 3 0-0 8. Totals: 7 4-10 21. 3-Pointers: Tyler (2), Patterson. Ridge Spring-Monetta (13-4, 7-3 Region 4-A)-Ebony Hines 1 0-0 3, Jessica Turner 3 0-0 6, Tiffany Gomillion 2 0-0 4, Shay Freeman 9 3-7 22, TyQuazja Tyler 1 0-0 3, Ashley Perry 0 0-2 0, Shanquita Brown 1 0-0 2, TyMiyah Tyler 2 0-0 6, Kendra Cyrus 1 0-0 2. Totals: 20 3-9 48. 3-Pointers: TyMiyah Tyler (2), TyQuazja Tyler, Hines, Freeman.

Ridge Spring-Monettas Shanquita Brown (23) drives to the basket in a 48-21 win over Hunter-Kinard-Tyler. Freeman, who was the only Lady Trojan to score in double figures. She added nine rebounds, six assists, three blocks and three steals. Teammate Ashley Perry led RS-M with 10 rebounds and posted seven points, five steals and two assists. Fox Creeks Dominique Moore led all scorers with 18 points including all five of the Predators points in the fourth quarter. Her teammates didnt provide enough support, as only three other Predators scored in the loss. FC 13 4 8 5 30 RSM 7 10 11 11 39 Fox Creek (4-6)-Dominique Moore 8 2-4 18, Samantha Hodges 0 2-4 2, Kiana Greene 2 1-5 5, Michaela Bell 1 2-4 5. Totals: 11 7-17 30. 3-Pointers: Bell. Ridge Spring-Monetta (12-4, 6-2 Region 4-A)-Ebony Hines 3 0-0 7, Jessica Turner 1 2-6 4, Shay Freeman 3 8-16 14, Ashley Perry 3 1-2 7, Shanquita Brown 1 0-0 2, Raven Valentine 1 0-0 2, Kendra Cyrus 1 0-2 3. Totals: 13 11-26 39. 3-Pointers: Hines, Cyrus.

Fox Creek 30 RS-M girls 39

A dominating defense and timely scoring from Shay Freeman was enough to propel the Ridge Spring-Monetta High School girls basketball team to a 39-30 win over Fox Creek on Thursday, Jan. 19. Freeman scored 16 points, and the Lady Trojans (12-4, 6-2 Region 4-A) employed an aggressive full-court, man-to-man defense to hold down the Predators (4-6). RS-M trailed by six points after the first quarter, but turned the game around with its defense. It held Fox Creek scoreless for nearly 4 minutes at the start of the second quarter. The Predators didnt connect on a field-goal attempt until 2:57 remained in the first half, during which time the Lady Trojans had gone on an 8-0 run. That wasnt even the longest dry spell for Fox Creek. It was held scoreless for the first 7 minutes of the fourth quarter, as RS-M turned a three-point lead into a double-digit advantage, putting the game out of reach in the process. It was a big all-around performance for

RS-M HS 48 H-K-T HS 21
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler had no answer for Ridge Spring-Monettas Shay Freeman on Thursday, Jan. 26. The center dominated on both ends of the floor in a 48-21 win that wasnt even that close. Freeman outscored H-K-T by herself, posting a game-high 22 points. She dominated in the paint, but was just as good stepping away from the hoop, hitting shots from the perimeter including a 3-pointer. Freeman had 19 rebounds and just missed a triple-double, finishing the game with nine blocked shots. For good measure, she had four assists and four steals. RS-M (13-4, 7-3 Region 4-A) dominated the boards, as Ashley Perry had eight rebounds and Tiffany Gomillion tallied seven. That helped it extend possessions and keep the ball away from H-K-T (4-10).

Williston-Elko HS 50 RS-M HS 38
Williston-Elko (12-2, 8-1 Region 4-A) got a 26-point effort from Tierra Richburg on Friday, Jan. 20, and Jalen Reed added 15 points for the Blue Devils in the win. For Ridge Spring-Monetta (11-5, 6-3), the leading scorer was Jessica Turner with 13 points, followed by Shay Freeman with nine.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Trojans sweep AL Corbett Middle School
RSM basketball closed out another chapter in our exciting history on Jan. 26, as our Trojans swept AL Corbett Middle School in Wagener. Our teams defeated the Lions each game this season. Our girls won 17 to 15, hold-

ing off a Lion come back. Porsha Quattlebaum, again, led our team finishing with 11 points. Porscha finishes her middle school career as one of the top scorers in RSM Middle School history. We look forward to great things from Porsha and our other departing 8th graders. Amber Merritt scored 4 points and Dominique Lee scored 2 points to complete the scoring. Our boys team jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 45-27 victory over our rivals. Raekwon Parrish, again, led our team in scoring with 21 points. Deonte Robinson scored 9, Jonathan Gibson 6, Marquiz Hopkins 3, Marcus Hopkins 2, Tony Martin 2 and Miguel Leaphart 2.

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Curry led all scorers with 28 points, Quadre Castleberry had 14 for the Predators and Deondre Baskett had 11.

Blackville-Hilda HS 54, RS-M HS 53

Mike Jones scored 17 points for Ridge Spring-Monetta (12-9, 7-6 Region 4-A) on Friday, Feb. 3, but the Trojans fell to Blackville-Hilda. Justin Millhouse added 12 points in the loss.

Denmark-Olar HS 72, RS-M HS 62

Bradshea Jeffery scored 20 points and Mike Jones added 15, but Ridge SpringMonetta (12-8, 7-5 Region 4-A) fell to Denmark-Olar in region play Thursday, Feb. 2. Chris Oakman added 12 for the Trojans.

RS-M HS 62, Wagener-Salley HS 60

Ridge Spring-Monetta (11-7, 6-4 Region 4-A) collected the big region win on the road Friday, Jan. 27, led by a 23-point effort by Mike Jones. Bradshea Jeffery wasnt far behind with 19 points, and Chris Oakman added 10. Malcolm Stroman was the War Eagles leading scorer with 20 points, and Andre Lilly added 13 points.

RS-M 63 H-K-T 55

The Ridge Spring-Monetta High School boys basketball team took the best shots Hunter-Kinard-Tyler had to offer on Thursday, Jan. 26, absorbing them all before pulling away in the second half of a crucial 63-55 victory. With the win, RS-M avenged a loss from earlier in the season and, more importantly, tied H-K-T for fourth place in the Region 4-A standings. Only the top four teams from the region will advance to the postseason, so the victory on its home court was crucial to RS-Ms hopes. It was very important, RS-M head coach Mark Wright said of the his teams third win in a row, which improved its record to 11-7 overall and 6-4 in the region. H-K-T (10-6, 7-4) was one game ahead of us (in the loss column) for the final playoff spot. Now were tied. RS-M forced the deadlock with a resur-

gent defensive effort. In the first quarter, H-K-T was able to push the ball down the court at an extremely rapid pace and get quality looks at the basket before RS-Ms defense was able to get set. The visitors also used the fast tempo to get some easy baskets, forcing turnovers with an extended 1-3-1 zone defense that trapped RS-M. This allowed H-K-T to build a lead as large as seven points. In a contradiction, RS-M was able to rally by picking up the pace on defense, while adopting a methodical approach with the ball. It slowed things down and didnt give the ball away against the press. RS-M also beat H-K-T down the floor and got to its man-to-man without problems. We had to play fast defensive-wise, Wright said. Offensive-wise, we took our time but were able to run when we had to. When presented with fastbreak opportunities, RS-M capitalized. For the most part, it was patient with the ball. It moved it around the floor until discovering an opening in the zone. RS-M was especially adept at breaking down the defense of the dribble in the second half, with Mike Jones doing most of the damage. Jones led all scorers with 21 points, many coming when he was able to put the ball on the floor and get to the cup. Thats how he scored all eight of his points in the third quarter. Teammate Bradshae Jeffery had similar success off the dribble, finishing the game with 15 points. He scored four in the first half, four more in the third quarter and seven points in less than 3 minutes at the start of the fourth quarter. Most of his scoring came after breaking a defender down and driving past him. Jeffery had a well-rounded performance, adding seven rebounds, four steals, three assists and a block. Jeffery is our leader, and Mike Jones did a good job, said Wright, who also got 13 points and 10 rebounds from Justin Millhouse, as well as nine points, three rebounds and two blocks from big man Hayorn Walker. They were able to create shots for other players and get to the hole. Jefferys blitz at the start of the fourth quarter put RS-M up by as many as 13 points. H-K-T did everything it could to try to rally, especially Kalebe Bell, who scored a team-high 19 points. But it couldnt stop RS-M from scoring and maintaining a comfortable lead. RS-M will try to maintain its winning ways and solidify its spot in the playoff race tonight when it hits the road to play Wagener-Salley. The War Eagles are also among the top-four teams in Region 4-A and will look to avenge a loss to RS-M from earlier management seminar on Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Double Branches Pentecostal Church, 3344 Highway 23, Ridge Spring. Primerica Financial Services educates

With just under 6 minutes to play in the second quarter, Jeffery made a steal at midcourt and easily broke away from a pack of players with his long strides. He delivered a one-handed dunk that sent roars through an already fired-up crowd. The jam put RS-M HS 59, RS-M ahead 31-12, and its lead was never Williston-Elko HS 58 threatened. As spectacular as Jeffery was, it wasnt Bradshea Jeffery was at the forefront a one-man show for the Trojans. They of the Ridge Spring-Monetta (10-7, 5-4 Region 4-A) attack Friday, Jan. 20, scoring dominated because of their balance and the contributions of a number of players. 21 points in the win over Williston-Elko Chris Oakman scored 17 points for (4-9, 3-6). Justin Millhouse added 13 points RS-M. He displayed accuracy from 3-point for the Trojans, Chris Oakman scored 12 range, where he hit four shots, and was points and Mike Jones chipped in 10. explosive off the dribble. Like Jeffery, he broke down the defense by beating his man RS-M 81 and driving to the hoop, where he regularly Fox Creek 59 drew contact. Oakman went 5-of-7 at the free-throw line. If the bright orange socks and sneakers Mike Jones was also tough to handle Bradshae Jeffery wore in the Thursday, Jan. 19, game werent enough to make him with the ball in his hands. He scored 12 points for the Trojans, who got major constand out, his performance ensured that tributions from players who didnt score all eyes were on the senior forward. Jeffery had 32 points and 19 rebounds for the in double digits. Diminutive point guard Phillip Putnam was effective initiating the Ridge Spring-Monetta High School boys offense, posting seven assists and six points basketball team in an 81-59 win over Fox to go with five rebounds that were the Creek. result of hustle. Hes been our man all year, Trojans His physical opposite is center Hayorn coach Mark Wright said of Jeffery, who Walker. Long and athletic, Walker was a also had two assists and two blocks in the force in the middle even though he only win. Hes a senior, one of our captains. scored two points. He had six blocks, We ask him to do a whole lot and rely on affected many more shots and pulled down him. five boards. Jeffery did everything asked of him, We played with intensity, we played and more. The undersized Predators (2-11, with heart and played well together, 1-7 Region 4-A) had nobody to match the Wright said of his team, which will play lanky player when he posted up. He could use his long reach to extend over defenders host to Williston-Elko tonight. Its not too often that we win the rebounding battle, but for a shot, tip a loose ball in his direction it made a huge difference for us tonight. for a second-chance shot or fill a passing In spite of the lopsided score, Fox Creek lane and knock the ball away for one of the played with great intensity. Its problem is Trojans (9-7, 4-4) 10 steals. the same it has had most games this seaThat alone made for a successful night son; it cant compete with the oppositions for Jeffery. The fact that he looked just as comfortable if not more off the dribble height advantage. In order to combat that, the Predators looked to play at a faster made him close to unstoppable. Jefferys a pace. But that strategy fueled the Trojans former guard who has made the switch to on Thursday. the front court to help Ridge Spring-Monetta win more games. His ball-handling Fox Creek had to expend so much effort skills were evident, as he stepped out and trying to score, that it never had a chance to catch its breath on defense. One player broke Fox Creeks defense down from the who had a strong showing in the up-tempo perimeter. contest was Quadre Castleberry. The senior Their big men had to come out and guard led the Predators with 28 points guard him, and that makes life easier, and was the main reason they were able Wright said. He gives us an advantage handling the basketball. to break the press as often as they did. Jeffery also flourished in the open court. D.J. Curry added 20 points for Fox Creek, Wright said it was the Trojans plan to play which never quit, even when it trailed the game as fast as possible, and their full- by 20 or more points. That effort will be needed again tonight when it plays host to court pressure led to turnovers and easy scoring opportunities. Jeffery had the most another of Region 4-As top team, HunterKinard-Tyler. memorable play following a turnover. consumers about money management. The company believe that its getting tougher every day to decide where to put your money to make it work more effectively for you. This seminar is designed to help you find the right answers. The seminar will cover asset management, debt solutions and protection management. Seating is limited. Please register in advance by calling (803) 687-7424.

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ENGAGEMENTS
Acker Yoho

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Morgan Elizabeth Carter and Zachery Scott Tolley

Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Carter of Aiken, SC announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Elizabeth of Lexington, SC to Zachery Scott Tolley of Lexington, SC, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Burnette of Ward, SC and the late Mr. William Dalebert Tolley. The wedding is planned for March 24, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Clemson, SC. The bride-elect is a maternal granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Phlegar of Batesburg-Leesville, SC, and a paternal granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher M. Carter of Salley, SC. She is a 1998 graduate of WillistonElko High School. She is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Psychology and Citadel with a degree in School Psychology. She is employed by Lexington County School District One as a School Psychologist. The bridegroom-elect is a maternal grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Curtis E. Johnikin of Ward, SC, and a paternal grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Padgett of Sheffield Village, Ohio and the late Mr. Samuel Tolley. He is a 1995 graduate of Ridge-Spring Monetta High School. He is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Agriculture Mechanization and Business. He is employed by Netafim USA as a District Sales Manager.

Emily Duval Acker and James Andrew Yoho

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen Acker of Mt. Pleasant, SC, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Duval, to James Andrew Yoho, son of Rev. and Mrs. Charles Yoho of North Charleston, SC, formerly of Ridge Spring, SC. Miss Acker is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Acker of Elberton, GA and Ellen Moore Baynard Hanlon and Percival Whaley Baynard, both deceased. Emily attends Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, Clinton, SC and will graduate in 2014. Mr. Yoho is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Yoho, deceased, of Middletown, Ohio, and Mr. John Lanier, deceased, of Columbia, SC, and Mrs. Vivian Lanier of Columbia. Andy will graduate from University of South Carolina School of Law in May, and become a Staff Attorney for the South Carolina Supreme Court in August 2012. Their wedding will be Saturday, May 19, 2012, in St. Michaels Church, Charleston, with reception following at Society Hall in Charleston.

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S.C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Dear Friends: Your General Assembly has been in session a little more than a month and there is a lot to report from the South Carolina State House. that helped clear the way for an expansion project at the Savannah port which competes with the Charleston port. A spokesman for Gov. Haley says she will veto the bill. It will then come back to the General Assembly for a very quick veto override. No state law for football: Most South Carolinians look forward to the annual football game between rivals USC and Clemson. Theres some concern that the expanding football conferences might schedule that game out of existence. A legislator proposed a bill mandating the annual contest. In my view, it is unnecessary government intervention and I opposed it. It came before the House sub-committee I serve; we threw a penalty flag and the bill was unanimously rejected. Officer down and the blue alert system: Legislation has been approved by the House and Senate that would create a Blue Alert system to more promptly inform police agencies and residents when an officer is seriously injured, killed or kidnapped in the line of duty. The system would be modeled after AMBER Alerts in which the public is told about missing children through electronic message boards, emails and text messages. Tougher penalties for first-time DUI offenders: The State Senate is working on bill to require first-time DUI offenders to have Breathalyzers installed in their vehicles for six months. The cost to the offender would be $100 per month for the device. Current state law requires repeat offenders to have the dashboard devices installed in their vehicles. Teenage drop-out/driving bill: The high school drop-out/driving bill has advanced in the state senate receiving a positive vote from a committee. The House passed the bill in May of last year. A 16-17 year old high school dropout would lose their drivers license an incentive to stay in school and graduate. (Factoid: 65 percent of all jobs in South Carolina require a high school degree and some post high school education!) Driving/texting ban: A bill to ban texting-while-driving will soon be debated on the House floor. The legislation received unanimous committee approval. I voted in favor of it. S.C. is one of only 8 states having no statewide driving texting ban. DOT reform: Many of us in the legislature believe it is time to reform the S.C. Department of Transportation by eliminating the DOT Commission, which is mostly appointed by legislators, and give the executive branch full oversight of the agency. The restructuring bill received House committee approval this week and will move to the House floor for debate. There may still be an advisory board from various areas of the state, but thats debatable. Legislative Agenda Success in the House, not in the Senate: Last year, Republican members of the House unveiled an agenda that was expected to take two years to complete. We completed it in 19 weeks. Regrettably, the work is only half done. There are still 14 items that still need the approval of the Senate. Included in these are important reforms for Conservatives: a state spending limit, shortening the legislative session, reforming how bureaucratic regulations are created, creating a Department of Administration, and critical new pro-life protections. Please call your state senator and urge him to break the logjams and pass these items before they die in June at the end of the session and we have to start all over again next year. GOP legislative agenda looking ahead: The top item is systemic tax reform. I served on the Caucus tax study committee that will be introducing tax reform in the next few weeks. The goal is to create a fairer tax code. For starters, we will call for the elimination of nearly two-thirds of the special interest sales tax exemptions, flatten income taxes, lower the sales tax, reform property taxes, and lower burdensome taxes on small businesses. A key agenda item was completed this week with approval of the Right to Work Act. This legislation identified more than a half-dozen places where our Right to Work Act could be strengthened to protect our workers, and protect individual liberty. The next item on the agenda is shoring up the state retirement system, which threatens not only tens of thousands of state retirees and their families, but also threatens the wallets of millions of taxpayers. What is clear is this we must make major changes to the system to keep it solvent. We also have a responsibility to the taxpayers to ensure the retirement system doesnt bust the state budget for years to come. We are nearing completion of a plan that will fulfill our promises, and it will require sacrifice from everyone. From the State House to the School House: Most every Friday you will find me at an elementary school in House District 86. S.C.s third-grade curriculum includes the study of state government. I meet with the third-grade classes and answer their great questions. I will be at Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary on Feb. 17. As always, thank you for the privilege of serving you.

FOI bill advances: The enhancements Im proposing to the SC Freedom of Information Act got the unanimous approval of House Judiciary subcommittee after members heard testimony on two different days. REP. BILL The amendments to TAYLOR H.3235 put real teeth in S.C.s FOI law and give the advantage to citizens who seek information from the government they pay for with tax dollars. The bill has a long way to go, but is receiving much support from the S.C. Press Association, newspapers and citizen activists. It is significant government transparency and accessibility.

Rooting out waste, fraud and abuse: South Carolina now has a government watchdog agency; the Office of the State Inspector General. The mission is to investigate allegations of waste, fraud and abuse in state government. Jim Martin was appointed to the position of Inspector General by executive order last spring. In eight months his office has successfully handled 101 cases with a staff of four. The law gives the office a couple of more investigators and more clout by granting the use of subpoena power. Port bill to face governors veto: The House unanimously voted to agree with the Senate to a bill that says DHECs board overstepped its authority when it granted Georgia permission

WEDDINGS
Pamela Sabina Williams of Ridge Spring and Christopher Harris of Ridge Spring were married Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at 4:00, in The Victorian Wedding Chapel. The bride was given in marriage by George Williams. The Rev. Jerry Tindall officiated. The bride is a daughter of George Williams and the late Willie Mae Williams of Aiken. The bridegroom is a son of Willie Pearl Anderson of Beech Island.

Harris Williams

Sallie Nicole Rhoden of Hephzibah, Ga., and Scott John Carpenter of Hephzibah, Ga., were married Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at 6:00, in The Victorian Wedding Chapel. The bride was given in marriage by Dale Stone and Tommy Rhoden. The Rev. Jerry Tindall officiated. The bride is a daughter of Jane Howard of North Augusta and Tommy Rhoden of Johnston. The bridegroom is a son of Joyce Carpenter and the late Ralph Carpenter of Meriden, Conn.

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CHURCH SERVICES
Ridge Spring Baptist Pastor: Chris Yeargin Sunday Services Sunday School: 10 a.m. Morning worship: 11 a.m. Evening worship: 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer: 7 p.m. Ridge Spring United Methodist Church, 206 Dubose St., Ridge Spring Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Pastor: John Kneece Info: 803-532-2354 Spann United Methodist Church, Church St., Ward Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: John Kneece Info: 803-532-2354 The Episcopal Church of the Ridge is a mission of three small churches Edgefield, Trenton and Ridge Spring meeting on a rotational basis. Calling the church office at (803) 275-3934 will give you the location for that Sunday. Every third Sunday church is in Ridge Spring. The church sign also shows where church will be each Sunday. Bible study is at 9 a.m. with services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Tom DiMarco is now the minister. Ward Baptist Church Sunday School: 10:00 Worship Service: 11:00 (no Sunday night or Wednesday night services) Rev. Charles A. Bodie is pastor. The address of the church is P.O. Box 125, Ward Physical address: 125 Ward Ave., Ward, SC 29166 Mount Alpha Baptist Church Located on Front Street, Ward, SC Sunday School: 10 a.m. Church Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Eldwin Griffin Ridge Hill Baptist Church, 144 Ridge Hill Drive, Ridge Spring, SC 29129 Worship Service 1st through 4th Sundays: Church Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donald G. Hall Jerusalem Baptist Church 4185 Columbia Highway, North Ridge Spring, SC 29129 Rev. Sim E. Murray, pastor Sunday School 9:00 to 9:45 Church service 10:15 Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1186 Mt. Calvary Road, Johnston Pastor John Wertz is interim pastor Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. The service can be heard each Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. on WKSX 92.7 Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month and all major festival days of the church. We are Equipping the Saints for Ministry. St. Williams Catholic Church 1199 Ridge Spring Highway Ward, SC 29166 Rev. Noel Tria Administrator (803) 637-6248 Deacon John P. Klein (864) 445-7215 Email - stwill@pbtcomm.net Mass Schedule Saturday 6 p.m. Misa en Espanol (Spanish Mass) Sunday 10:30 a.m. Rosary 11 a.m. Mass Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 164 Mount Pleasant Road Ridge Spring, SC 29129 Phone: 803-295-3421 Email: churchoffice@mountpleasantbaptist.net Pastor is Rev. Vollie Gibbs; Worship Leader is Jeff Faulk Service Time: Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: Supper: 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting: 7 p.m. Wed. Missions/Preschool Youth Resurrected Treasure Ministries, Inc. Another Level 108 Pecan Grove Road Ridge Spring, SC 29129 Services are Sundays at 10 a.m. Ministers: Apostle Peter and Virginia Blacks, Apostle Sherwood and Sr. Pastor Martha Evans Young Second Baptist Church Pastor Oscar J. Boyd Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; worship: 10:15 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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OBITUARIES
Maggie Harris
JOHNSTON Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Harris were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at the Pine Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerome Coleman, pastor. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Bennie Harris, Jr. and Patricia H. Williams, both of Trenton, SC; step-grandmother, Cora Mathis., brothers, Ernest (Shirley) Dicks, Edward Mathis Jr. and George (Cynthia) Mathis, all of Monetta, SC, MC (Phoebe) Harris, NY and Elijah (Christine) Harris, Johnston, SC; sisters, Beatrice Dicks, Williston, SC, Joyce Mathis, Ridge Spring, SC, Brenda Mathis, Aiken, SC, Valarie Mathis and Geneva Roper both of Johnston, SC and Carrie (Frank) Daniels, Ward, SC; five grandchilden, and a great-grandchild. Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.

AUGUSTA, Ga. Alfonza Barnes died on January 29, 2012 in VA Hospital. Born in Saluda County, SC, son of the late David and Ella Mae Lott Barnes. He was a member of the Poplar Branch Baptist Church, Saluda, SC. He was a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mae Barnes, two sons, Stanley Barnes and Rufus Barnes, one daughter, Linda Wilson all of Columbia, SC; two brothers, David Barnes, Jr., Edgefield, SC and James Barnes, Saluda, SC; four sisters, Annie Gibson, Josephine Adams, and Carrie Bates, all of Saluda, SC and Veola Turner, Ridge Spring, SC; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at the Poplar Branch Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Raymond Adams with burial in the church cemetery. Butler & Sons Funeral Home, Saluda, SC is in charge.

Alfonza Barnes

Faun Volz Dooley

RIDGE SPRING Funeral Services for Mrs. Faun Volz Dooley, 70, of Willis Road, Ridge Spring, SC, who entered into rest January 30, 2012, were conducted Saturday morning, Feb. 4 at 11 oclock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Interment was in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Johnston, SC. Mrs. Dooley was a native of Fremont, Utah, having made the Johnston-Ridge Spring area her home for the past 22 years. She attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was a retired CAD Operator at the Savannah River Site and other Nuclear Facilities throughout the United States and was a volunteer at the Cumbee Center. Mrs. Dooley was the wife of the late Milton Vernon Volz. Survivors include her son and his partner, Paul Kevin Volz and Dennis Gmerek, Ridge Spring; her mother, Shirley Jackson, Fremont, Utah; four brothers, Elvin Jackson, Jerry Jackson, Vernon Jackson and Stanton Jackson, all of Utah; three sisters, Carolyn Gifford and Rhea Stevens and Dawnetta Bolaris, all of Utah; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Dennis Gmerek, James Brown, Matt McMahon, Stacey Prince, Stanton Jackson and Jerry Jackson. Memorials may be made to the Cumbee Center, PO Box 1293, Aiken, SC 29802. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com.

A Memorial Service for Robert M. Hood, age 49, was held Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Johnston First Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Robert passed away at his home Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Macon, Ga. He was former manager of Kangaroo Express in Aiken, was a member of Johnston First Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and was a member of the Chancel Choir. His memory will be forever cherished by daughters: Jessica (Halford) Campbell and Carley Rearden; sons: William Hood and Zach Rearden; Mother: Mildred Cobb Hood; sisters: Martha (Al) McLellan, Ruth (Russ) Collins, Patricia Beach, Christie (Sidney) Bazemore; wife: Angie Hood; nieces and nephews: Billy Collins, Jesse Beach, Eric McKee, Chelse Robinson, Scott Bazemore, Jayla Robinson, Deanna McLellan, and Brandi Davidson. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Ray Hood and sister, Susan Hood McCleskey. Memorials may be made to Johnston First Baptist Church, 700 Church St., Johnston, SC 29832. Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family at www.blandfh.com.

Robert Milton Hood

Elizabeth Dorn

NEW YORK Elizabeth Dorn of Queens, NY entered into rest on December 22, 2011. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Ridge Hill Baptist Church, Ridge Spring, SC.

Helen Carver Redd

RIDGE SPRING Helen Carver Redd, 79, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 20, at New Holland Pentecostal Holiness Church with internment in the church cemetery with Rev. Virgil Parsons officiating. Helen was born on February 4, 1932 in Salley, SC, daughter of the late Claude T. and Isoline Cox Carver. She was married to the late Paul Bert Redd and they were blessed with four children, son, Charles Redd of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughters, Paulette Redd of Ridge Spring, SC; Tillie Redd Melilli of Dana Point, California; Cherrie Redd Brown of Elgin, SC; five grandchildren, Joshua and Marianne Brown Martin, Danielle and James Melilli; and one great grandson, Andrew Redd. She is also survived by sisters, Eileen C. Marsh; Virginia Jackson; Linda Hawkins; and Laura Green. She was preceded in death by grandson Charlie Redd of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and her brother, Ray Carver of Wagner, SC. A member of New Holland Pentecostal Holiness Church, with a heart for missions, she was Missions Director for many years and played the piano for the worship services. In Ridge Spring, Helen enjoyed membership with the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 133, Ridge Spring Study Club and was a volunteer for various functions in the town of Ridge Spring. Milton Shealy Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bennett Stokes

RIDGE SPRING Bennett Maurice Stokes, 45, of 318 Meadow Court, Martinez, Ga., died on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Wise Choice Personal Care Home, Martinez, Ga. Funeral services were held Friday, January 27, 2012, at 4 p.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel, Ridge Spring.

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Aretta Pennington
Mrs. Herlong passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Born in Rome, Georgia, She was a daughter of the late Sim Boyd and Ruby Ayer Strickland who relocated to their home in Columbia, SC. Mrs. Herlong was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church. She faithfully supported her husband, Ben, (who predeceased her in 1980) in the family business, Herlong Implement and Motor Company including serving as the dealership bookkeeper. Chief among her many interests was serving the Lord in various capacities. An avid prayer warrior, she devoted many years of her later life as a teacher of Gods Holy Word. She volunteered to conduct a weekly Bible study for the inmates at the Central Correctional Institute (CCI) in Columbia and also at the Rikard Nursing Home in Lexington where her brother, Donelle, was a resident. She and her husband, Ben, were members of the Cotillion Club, and she was an active member of several bridge clubs. She is survived by her three children: Susan (Ricky) Bledsoe of Whitmire: Joe Ben (Martha) Herlong of Johnston: and Harriet Parker of Florence; her sister: Dolores Blackburn of North Charleston. She was the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren six great grandchildren. In addition to her beloved husband, A Graveside Service for Mrs. Diana Strick- she was predeceased by her brother. Memorials may be made to Edgefield land Herlong, age 85, was held Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Harmony United Methodist County Hospital, 300 Ridge Medical Plaza, Edgefield, SC 29824. Church Cemetery at 10 a.m. A memorial service for Mrs. Aretta Pennington, 72, was held at Johnston First Baptist Church on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Pennington, a native of Melbourne, Florida, died Friday, January 20, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Walter, Jr. and Sybil Murphy Hart. She was Administrative Assistant for the Ridge Baptist Association, was a member of Johnston First Baptist Church where she was former WMU Director, GA Leader, member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class, the Johnson-Holston Circle and on many occasions lead the Childrens Sermon during the Sunday morning worship services. Survivors include her husband: Ray Pennington; daughters: Debbie Pennington and Peggy Conrad; sister: Barbara Rushton (Eulie); granddaughter: Shannon Conrad: Niece: Kim Rushton and nephews: Stephen Rushton and Chris Hart. She was preceded in death by a brother: Russell Hart. Memorials may be made to Ridge Baptist Association Disaster Relief Building Fund, 130 Bethel Road, Monetta, SC 29105. Please sign the guest book and send condolences to family at www.blandfh.com.

Diana Strickland Herlong

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Remembering Stu Hankinson

BY LYN SUTTERLIN
This year, Christmas in Ridge Spring may have continued a few days past Epiphany. On Jan. 8, 2012, a dear child of The Ridge departed this life. Warrena Stywaskee Broadnax Hankinson died in Charlotte, N.C., when a particularly invasive cancer ended her earthly life. Stywaskee grew up on the Ridge, a child of its fields and homes, neighbors and church, library and schools. Though she moved in early adulthood to the big city of Charlotte, N.C., Stu never grew past her strong roots, given her by her hard-working, deep-valued parents, James W. and Ora B. Broadnax. She became a strong administrator in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools, touching adult educators and elementary students with eventempered and just leadership. In testimony to her values, a large sanctuary in Charlotte was filled to capacity to share goodbyes to Mrs. Hankinson on Friday, January 13, 2012. And, in the best of the Christmas spirit, with peace on earth and goodwill to men and women, a full church on The Ridge was gathered on a bright, sunny Saturday at Ridge Hill Baptist recently. Folks from allover the country made their ways in planes, cars and walking from home to join in a proper Celebration of Life. As pastors led prayers and eulogies, the choir sang with gusto and friends of the heart tributed Stus very real and grace-filled life, there was a spirit of holidays and happy days in that place! Her regal mother, Mrs. B., held her daughters love close; Stus husband, Golphin Hank tended his family, and son Evan was as tall as his mom on that beautiful day. The visitors to The Ridge that day sensed a new way of celebrating Christmas and Martin Luther Kings Day, all wrapped in the precious gifts of friendship across the years and miles, warps and ridges of a life woven in Stu Hankinsons life. Thanks for being the people of The Ridge from those who were sincerely blessed and bettered for having known one of your own, Stywaskee Hankinson. May she rest in peace! May your community continue to produce down home super stars who grow up and make your community proud! Submitted by a colleague and friend, Lyn Sutterlin

BOOK REVIEW Dying in the Wool

BY DAVID MARSHALL JAMES
The War to End All Wars has rendered many a young Englishwoman a widow, Kate Shackleton among them. Technically, her late husband is missing, presumed dead, in France. No one actually witnessed him perish. However, no one has produced a body as proof positive. Quite understandable, then, that Kate would answer the call of a chum from her VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) days during the war a friend whos about to wed and who would dearly like for her dad to walk her down the aisle. Trouble is her dad has been missing since 1916, yet on the homefront. Seeing as how its been almost six years, any hope of locating him seems remote. He was made out to be suicidal at the time of his disappearance, having been discovered in a stream by a bunch of boy scouts. Carted off to a nearby psychiatric ward (for soldiers), he should have been assigned to a jail cell, given the standing law against suicide. Nevertheless, his alleged motive arouses sympathy, as he has just lost his only son on the battlefront. The missing father supposedly escaped the psychiatric facility and finished off the job properly, although his body has yet to surface. Kate, who has earned a reputation for a case in which she unearthed another missing person, is to receive fair wages for this latest quest. That takes her aback at the outset, although her own father, a police superintendent, suggests that she hire an ex-copper as a sort of Dr. Watson in her private investigation. This is, after all, 1922, and the fact of the matter is that a male investigator can poke and prod in places where a lady such as Kate cannot. Kate can scarcely expect her Dr. Watson to work pro bono, so she steps up to professional status. She sets out by motorcar from her home in Leeds to the mill village from which the missing father, a mill owner, vanished. Immediately, Kate begins hitting brick walls in her investigation always a good sign for someone whos turning over stones. That is, people are hiding something. Kates muck-about in the past makes for a fine mystery, full of well-tailored characters and multiple layers of intrigue, leading to murder. British author Frances Brody has a firm hand on the period, the mill milieu, and the dialogue, which cuts across all classes, from lords and ladies to weavers and dyers. Kate is a thoroughly modern 1920s woman and taking cheek for it, but she can chuck cheek back with the best of them.

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