Hometown Girl Wins International Title

opportunity to grow and advance her personal and career goals while acting as a role model in her community. Miss Webb entered the pageant with the title of Miss South Carolina Galaxy. She has been busy over the past months making public appearances on a state level. Now her focus will turn to promoting a global system. This is not the first time this young woman has captured the international spotlight. In 2010, she starred in an episode of the TV series, The King of the Crown, on the TLC Channel. The series ran for several months in North America and then aired in Asia. In 2010, Miss Webb won the state title of Miss Teen South Carolina United States. This title carried her to the national pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada. There she won the modeling competition in the Teen Division, which led to featured photos in the Supermodels Unlimited Magazine. Following the pageant, she modeled in a fashion show in Los Angeles, California. Mae-Ann Webb is a rising junior at the University of South Carolina acquiring a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. She is a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and will be performing with the Carolina Coquettes this fall at the Carolina football games with the USC Band. She continues to promote her platform, Royalty Reads, a program she has established which encourages children to read. Miss Webb is the daughter of Eddie and Mildred Webb and the sister of Cody Webb. She is the granddaughter of D. S. and Betty Ann Cone, Marion Webb and the late Mae Webb, all of Ridge Spring. For more information about the Galaxy International Pageant system, log onto: www. galaxypageant.com

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Mae-Ann Webb of Ridge Spring, South Carolina was crowned Miss Galaxy 2013 on Saturday evening, July 28 in Orlando, Florida in the Galaxy International Pageant. Following a week of rehearsals, photo shoots, and social gatherings, the contestants from around the globe competed for the coveted Galaxy 2013 titles. The Galaxy International Pageant is a personal development opportunity for women of all nations, which emphasizes beauty, style, and cultural appreciation. The pageant affords each delegate the

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rDa loan approved

Submitted Article Finally.. Three years ago, Town Council applied for a loan through Rural Development to improve our water and sewer systems. On August 1st at a called meeting with RDA representatives, and Senator Nikki Setzler, Council was presented with a Letter of Conditions establishing the guidelines that must be followed when the loan is made available to the town. The award was for $902,000 in loan and $367,200 in grant. Monies are not released to the town until each project is approved by RDA.

The proposed loan will be used to repair and repaint two elevated water tanks, evaluate the towns existing groundwater and upgrade the pumps, replace two booster pump stations, upgrade the sewer lines on the east side of Quattlebaum Street, which has been completed, and close out the abandoned lagoon under a SCDHEC consent order. Actual work will not begin immediately on any project since background work has to be done and then will have to meet RDA guidelines.

From THe mayors Desk

Last week was exciting for council. After three years of mountains of paper work, many conferences with engineers and Rural Development, and with the help of Senator Nikki Setzler, the Letter of Conditions for a loan/ grant was presented to, and

Mayor Pat Asbill

was accepted by the entire council. This loan will help to repair and update our very old water and sewer systems. The grant section of the agreement is to close out the old sewer lagoon. The Quattlebaum Street repair that was recently finished was a part of this loan and the $42,000 cost will be reimbursed to the town since this was considered an emergency situation and was covered in the loan request.

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Ridge Spring Town Council approves the Rural Development Letter of Conditions for its loan grant request for water and sewer upgrades.Pictured are Council: Geneva Harris, Charles Patterson, Jim Pressley, Capers Asbill, former Councilman Bob Nelson, Mayor Asbill, and Senator Nikki Setzler.

Two businesses have opened during the month of July and the first week in August. Both Ridge Loans and the Farm Bell Restaurant welcome your business. If you have driven through town lately, you had to have noticed that the front of the old

Masonic Building has taken on a new look with doors and windows having been added so that the entrance is now on Main Street.

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Dawn of a new era

Corley looks to bring positive change to RS-M
the task. We have a core group of 20-25 guys who have been here through the tough times. Theyve been here all year, busting their butts, and they have really bought in, Corley said. We have a good group of seniors, and these kids hold each other to a higher standard. Theres commitment without question here, and they pressure each other to be better. Last year the team was held to eight points or less six times, including three shutouts. Scoring was at a premium for the Trojans all year, and it is something Corley hopes to change. We think just having the ability to do more offensively, through different formations, can improve that, he said. We just have to use our personnel and put them in the right positions. The more comfortable they get, the better theyll do.
RETURNING STARS The Trojans are looking for big things out of their junior quarterback Reggie Preston. Hes a mobile quarterback, and that forces the defense to pay extra attention, Corley said. He has been taking charge of the offensive group at a crucial position. Hes been throwing the ball a lot better than I expected. RS-Ms running game also features two running backs, Wesley Bright and A.J. Hopkins. Those two guys have led by example in practice and in the weight room, Corley said. Wes is our power back, and A.J. is our speed guy. Were expecting both of them to be big contributors.

By Scott RodgeRS
2011 IN REVIEW Times are changing for the Trojans. Mark Rodgers, who spent the last decade at Ridge Spring-Monetta, has moved on to Wardlaw Academy. Though the team won only three games last year, the Rodgers Era led to a playoff appearance in 2004, a 2006 Division II Upper State championship and advancement to the state championship and another berth in the Upper State Championship. The team fell on some hard times for the past four years, but now the team is tasked with moving forward. In steps Heath Corley, a longtime assistant at Williston-Elko. Corley knows it is an uphill climb, but it is a challenge he accepts. His team seems to also be up to

NEW FACES The Trojans dont have a big roster to begin with. In fact, they will flip around

eight guys from offense to the defensive side of the ball. So when they lose eight seniors to graduation, its a pretty big deal. On the offensive line that means freshman Trenton Herrin. That kid is very quiet, Corley said. With him, I dont have to worry. He gives maximum effort, hes hard nosed, and hell just keep getting better as the year goes on. Though hes a senior, many may not have heard of O.B. Gilliam. Under the new regime, though, Gilliam has flourished and turned into a leader. Hes the most vocal guy out there, Corley said. Were going to be asking a lot out of him, too. Hes going to play some receiver and tight end, then were going to flip him around and play him on defense. Us coaches think hell not only handle it, but excel. Overall, though, the Trojans will have a

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lot of young talent on display this season. We have a lot of freshmen that were going to start, Corley said. Theyre going to be going up against juniors and seniors that are bigger than them and have played longer. But were just gonna throw them out there under the lights and see what theyre made of. GAMES TO WATCH With a new season, a new coach and many new names, its only natural that the first game is extra special. For the Trojans, that is a home matchup against Pelion. For all the work weve put in during the offseason, you want to do things right that first game, Corley said. There are all new expectations, and everyone starts off on equal footing. Week One will feature Corleys first introduction to the RS-M/Saluda rivalry. Thats not only a big game for us, but also the community, he said. Week Eight will feature a matchup that pits Corley against his former school, Williston-Elko. Playing those guys may not mean much for the kids, but it will be very nostalgic for me personally, he said. North comes calling the following week, and the Trojans wrap up their regular season at Wagener-Salley. Those final two games will be big for the kids and playing those teams in particular, Corley said. so effective without the big guys up front. The Trojans are lucky enough to have three returning linemen, seniors Desmond Brown and Trip Padgett and junior Mello Harris, to go along with Tarrin and junior Phillip Adams up front. Those big three guys (Brown, Harris OFFENSE and Padgett) are the nuts and bolts of our With Preston, the Trojans will open offense, Corley said. things up a bit in the passing game The Trojans also have another pair of through a spread attack, though they will dynamic freshmen in Jonathan Gibson use it in many different formations. Hes being asked to change from a run- and Tee Lockett. Jonathan is going to be a good skill guy first offense to a more balanced attack, for us and another player we expect to do Corley said. Hes had a lot of plays and a bunch, Corley said. Lockett will be names to learn. Along with the duo of Bright and Hop- another one of the guys we flip on offense and defense. kins, the Trojans will also utilize junior Travious Wigfall as much as possible. The team is going to try and use as much of its DEFENSE speed as possible. On defense, the Trojans will employ a Hes going to be special, Corley said. 50 base front, but they arent set in one Ideally we want to get the ball in his particular scheme. hands 20-25 times a game, but realistiOur D is going to be on a matchup to cally were just going to try and get it to matchup basis, Corley said. We are him as much as possible. Hes going to see going to do whatever we need to get the some snaps as a tailback, hes probably job done. Were going to have three-man our top receiver, and we also have some fronts and six-man fronts; were going to other ideas about how we want to use him be active and move around, too. as the season progresses. With so many players pulling double Of course, the skill players can only be duty, the Trojans will lean heavily on their leaders, such as Padgett, who will be the middle linebacker, Harris and Brown, who will play on the line, and Gilliam, who will also see some time as the weakside defensive end. Unlike many teams in the area, the Trojans have found their kicking specialist in Wesley Bright. He played soccer and has a booming leg, Corley said. He may not have the feel for football that he does with soccer just yet, but we believe a lot in what he can do. The team will use a multitude of players as return specialists, including Wigfall, Hopkins and Mike Jones. Anyone can catch a ball in practice, Corley said. Its a different animal when game time rolls around. Well see who will be best suited for that role as the season progresses though.

SPECIAL TEAMS

OVERALL OUTLOOK

The Trojans arent shooting for any particular record. Corley has preached to his team that their goal should be to continue getting better each week and perfect the small details.

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Miller-Dooley
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parents. Miss. Miss. Nicole Brooks Dooley of Whitney Miller, Batesburg-Leesville, S.C., and Mr. sister of the Robert Kyle Miller of Monetta, S.C., groom, served as were married April 21, 2012, at T&S maid of honor. Farms in Batesburg-Leesville, S.C. Bridesmaids were Reverend Chris Yeargin of Monetta, Mrs. Emily Huff, S.C., performed the 5 p.m. ceremony. Mrs. Summer A reception immediately followed at Anzur, and Miss. T&S Farms. Lori Miller. The The bride is the daughter of flower girls were Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Dooley of Miss. Rileigh Batesburg-Leesville, S.C. She is Kelly and Miss. the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Kelly. The James Smith of Redbank, Mr. Jimmy grooms father, Dooley of Redbank, and Ms. Joyce Mr. Chris Miller, Adams and the late Mr. Clyde Adams served as the best of Gilbert. She is a 2011 graduate of man. Groomsmen University South Carolina Aiken with were Deron a degree in Nursing. She is currently Burgess, Ryan employed at Lexington Medical Anzur, Christon Center in West Columbia, S.C. Miller, and Trey The groom is the son of Mr. Strickland. Ring and Mrs. Chris Miller of Monetta, bearer was Mr. S.C. He is the grandson of Ms. Ann Garret Mills. Sinclair Miller and the late Mr.Loyd The couple Miller of Florence, S.C., and the enjoyed their late Mr. and Mrs. Crayton Collum honeymoon at of Batesburg, S.C. He is currently Universal Studios employed with Publix. Miller-Dooley of Orlando, The bride was escorted by her Florida. father and given in marriage by her

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near his childhood home. The author thoughtfully supplies a standard With all the produce from summer gardens pie-crust recipe that can be used with many of (as well as fields and orchards) coming in en the preparations. Still, he advises cooks not masse (Southern translation: In big messes), to turn off to something because it requires a this handsome cookbook-- the first by TV host pie crust-- feel free to purchase ready-to-bake and gardener/landscaper P. Allen Smith-- seems pastry. like a natural what-all and how-to guide. You can entertain in style with dozens of Youll even find multiple ideas for the dreaded these dishes, from the New Orleans favorite zucchini-- that garden gift that keeps on givGrillades and Grits to Shrimp Creole to muling-- thats probably spirited away in your tiple variations on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. fridge crisper. Smiths recipe for Zucchini Smith takes you to the grill for both meats Greek Pie looks truly mouth-watering. and vegetables, and, since he has access to Indeed, the food photography for this volume clutch upon clutch of fresh borwn eggs-- even earns a blue ribbon with gold braiding, in and supplying them to a local restaurant in Little of itself. Rock, Ark.-- he has abundant suggestions for And Smith includes much more than the savory tarts and frittatas. tempting salad, soup, and side-dish recipes that Because this is literally a guide for all seayou would expect, given the title. sons-- with soup-to-nut course suggestions and The author, being a Southerner, places a desome wonderful-looking adult beverages-- it cided emphasis on family heritage, on heirloom will take you pretty much wherever you want recipes ranging from Cornbread Dressing to to go-- breakfast, lunch, or dinner-- any day of Sweet Potato Pie, from Blueberry Muffins to an the week. old-fashioned Blackberry Jam Cake. Smith enjoys discussing the history of variOther such traditional dishes abound, with ous foods, their etymologies, how to preserve desserts aplenty, from Apple Cake and Apricot their freshness, what varieties work best with Cake to a Citrus Honey Cheesecake, to Smiths what dishes, and naturally how to grow fresh best estimation of a Lemon Meringue Pie once produce. served by a restaurant in McMinnville, Tenn., If you cant nurture a pot of fresh basil, mint,
by DAviD MArshAll JAMes

Seasonal Recipes from the Garden by P. Allen Smith

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thyme, or rosemary-- makes sense with the cents, though-- Smiths credo is to buy what is fresh and locally grown. As for all those friendly gifts of zucchini-try Smiths Zucchini Bread, which makes two loaves. You can freeze it, or better yet, give back to your thoughtful friends. Maybe then, theyll part with some fresh tomatoes.

Primitives At the ridge is owned by Donnie and Janet lybrand. Formally the owners of the backyard barn in Aiken, sc. We opened August 2nd, and will have a grand opening a few weeks later. the shop will consist of primitives, antiques and country treasures. store hours: thurs - sat 10 - 5 pm. (803) 685-7399

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Rushton Makes Sweet Music

By Anne Waits Jason Rushton can barely remember a time in his life when he wasnt making music. There was always a guitar around the house when I was growing up, he said. My uncle, Gary Rushton, played the guitar and took lessons. When I was 5 or 6 years old, my dad bought me a guitar because I asked for one. When he was 8, he bought himself a better quality one. My uncle told me there was a guy in Johnston who taught guitar lessons, he said. His name was Buddy Walker. Rushton and Walker soon became fast friends. Buddy was like my daddy, he said. He taught me a lot. That included how to play guitar, bass and pedal steel guitar. Ive been playing in bars since I was 9 years old, Rushton said. Buddy would take me along. I followed him everywhere. Walker died in 2004 and it left a big hole in Rushtons life. But he has done his best to carry on the legacy that Walker left him. He describes his music style as countrycountry. These days, you hear terms like cross-over country, new country, and alternative country, he said. Mine is just plain country. His influences, he said, have included artists George Strait, George Jones, Merle Haggard and Alan Jackson. Locally, Rushton has played with Joel Summer in Nobodys Hero and filled in with Bill Johns in Southern Conduct and with Joyce Rude and the Rude Dudes. He has been a member of such bands as Sons of the South and Shiloh. And he has filled in with Gino Lesage, formerly with Colin Ray. He has played local gatherings such as the Carolina Jamboree in Belvedere and other events such as the annual Harvest Festival in Ridge Spring and festivals in Wrens and Soperton, Ga. He has played with bands in a little bigger name venues such as Coyotes and the Country Club in Augusta, Ga., and lately a lot bigger name ones such as Wild Bills in Duluth, Ga. and the Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn. In January, Rushton played bass and steel guitar for Dallas Duffs album recorded at a studio in Augusta, Ga. Duff wrote a song entitled, Prayer for a Fallen Hero, as a memorial to J.D. Paugh and other officers killed in the line of duty. In addition, Rushton occasionally does his own thing at weddings and other events, and dabbles a bit in gospel with Leon Everettes band. I heard him perform at a wedding back in the spring, said Eleanor Crim of Johnston. I thought his music was excellent. He sang, I Cross My Heart by George Strait and Must Be Doing Something Right by Billy Currington. If I had to pay someone to do a wedding, it would be him. In 2006, Rushton became acquainted with members of the Scott Brantley Band, formerly known as DeepStep. We were playing a show up this way, said Scott Brantley, lead vocalist and guitar player. A mutual friend told us about Jason.He filled in for us and gradually he became full-time. Rushton originally played pedal steel guitar, but the bass player quit and he switched to bass. Brantley lives in East Dublin, Ga. while Chris Fleming, guitarist, lives in Comer, Ga., and Troy Holcomb, drummer, originally from Saluda, lives in Baldwin, Ga. They get together and practice in Athens, Ga. The band has recently took off, playing at Day in the Country in Augusta and the Vidalia Onion Festival this year, and sharing the stage in various places with big name artists. The band is a threetime winner of the Georgia Country Band of the Year Award. They are currently working on a record label in Nashville with producer Carson Chamberlain, a

former steel guitar player for Leon Everette. We completed an E-P six-song CD, said Rushton. It was exciting. We recorded at Sound Stage Studios in Nashville where lots of famous artists record. The band has a show coming up Oct. 16 with John Conlee at the fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Ga. At 34, Rushton may well be on his way to the top. How does he feel about that? Well, you get out there and you

beat the pavement and you see what happens, he said. I have a few mixed feelings. But Ill continue to go with the flow until the Lord changes it. I let Him dictate where I go and what I do. Hell direct me. He said his main focus, of course, is family. Rushton lives in Johnston with his wife Deanna, who works at Peachtree Medical Clinic in Edgefield and Ridge Spring. They have two children, Jacob, 9, and Makayla, 6.

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2012 - 2013
Bus Routes
Lot. Routes and times are subject to change. (For afternoon route descriptions please visit the Aiken County Public Schools website at www.acps.schoolfusion.us) Servicing Ridge Spring - Monetta Elementary Ridge Spring - Monetta Middle School Ridge Spring - Monetta High School Route #: 1 Evangline Williams Left Hazzard Circle. Left Merritt Street. Right Hwy. #23. Right Daniel Ave. Right Duncan Rd. Right Hwy. #39. Left Sumter School Rd. Right Speigner Rd., Left Hwy. 39. Right Little Country Rd, Right Donovan Rd. Right Artemus Rd. TURNA-BOUT Right Richland Creek Rd. TURN-A-BOUT. Right Little Country Rd. TURN-A-BOUT. Left Sardis Rd. Straight Spann Rd. Left Hwy. 39. Left Hwy. 23. Left Pecan Grove Rd. Left Padgett Pond Rd. Right Church St. Left Daniel Rd. Left Samuel Padgett Rd. Left Padgett Pond Rd. Right on Pecan Grove Rd. Right Johnson St. Right Hazzard Cir. Left ML King Dr. Right Hazzard Cir. Left Merrit St. Left Hwy. 23. Right Trojan Rd. Left Stadium Dr. Right Trojan Rd. Left Hwy. 23. Right Merritt

Ridge spRing-Monetta

Leave RS-M at 5:55 am 135 Bison Dr at 6:15 am 170 Artemus Rd. at 6:22 am 296 Artemus Rd. at 6:25 am 755 Richland Creek at 6:30 am 623 Little Country Rd. at 6:35 am 134 Daniel Rd. at 7:15 am 236 Padgett Pond Rd. at 7:20 am 191 Pecan Grove Rd. at 7:25 am Unload at RS-M Elem/Middle at 7:30 am Unload at RS-M High at 7:45 am Route #: 2 Charles Bellamy Left Hazzard Circle. Left Johnson St. Right Pecan Grove Rd. Left Hwy. #23. Right Hwy. #39. Right Old Shoals Rd. Right Wire Rd. Left Gooseneck Rd. Left Pioneer Rd.TURN-A-BOUT. Left Pioneer Rd. Left Gooseneck Rd. TURN-A-BOUT Right Gooseneck Rd. Right Wire Rd. Left Fox Rd, Right Grady Williams Rd. Right Hutto Pond Rd. Left Wire Rd. Left Old Shoals Rd., Right Sawyer Rd. TURN-ABOUT. Right Sawyer Rd. Right Paul Rd. Right Old Shoals Rd. Right Columbia Hwy. #1. Right Trojan Rd. Left Stadium Rd. Right Trojan Rd. Crossover Columbia Hwy. #1. Left Hwy. #23. Right Merritt St. Right Hazzarrd Circle, Right Ridge Hill.

Leaves RS-M Elem./Middle at 284 Pioneer RD. at 621 Gooseneck Rd. at 485 Gooseneck Rd. Rd. at 113Fox Rd. at 240 Hutto Pond Rd. at 14 Simms Gantt Rd at 3065 Wire Rd at 3079 Wire Rd at Peach Orchard & Wire Rd at 433 Sawyer Rd at 649 Sawyer Rd. at 208 Paul Rd at 619 Old Shoals Rd.at 743 Old Shoals Rd. at Unload at RS-M High at 198 Ridge Wood Farm at Unload at RS-M Elem./Middle at Route #: 3 Brenchia Thomas

5:40 am 6:17 am 6:20 am 6:22 am 6:27 am 6:30 am 6:35 am 6:38am 6:40 am 6:45 am 6:47 am 6:50 am 7:00 am 7:03 am 7:07 am 7:15 am 7:25 am 7:30 am

Duncan Rd & Old Charleston at 6:25 am 1118 Old Charleston at 6:30 am 371 Duncan Rd at 6:36 am 6185 Dry Creek Rd. at 6:40 am Hwy. 23 and Satcher St. at 6:44 am Hwy. 23 and Winn St. at 6:47 am 142 Clarks Circle at 6:50 am Ridge Hill Dr. and Williams St. at 6:56 am 308 Merritt St. at 6:59 am 124 Hwy. 39 at 7:06 am 132 Hwy. 39 at 7:09 am Rankin Rd. and Bussey Rd. at 7:12 am Unload at RS-M High School at 7:17 am Unload at RS-M Elementary/Middle at 7:30 am Route #: 4 Teresa Davis Left Hazzard Circle. Left Johnson Street. Right Pecan Grove Rd. Left Hwy. 23 . Right Norris Brooks Rd. Left Hwy. 1. Right Chinquapin Church Rd. Left Campbell Rd Left Kneece Mill Rd., Left Chinquapin Church Rd., Right Wallace StreetRight Nazarene Camp Rd, Right North Street Left Fallaw RdLeft Wheeler Rd Left Mt. Ebal, Left Bluepoppy Rd Right Kneece Mill Rd. Left Henry Smith Rd Right Fallaw Rd., Left Farmview Rd., Right Old 96 Indian Trail Rd., Left Rankin Rd. Right Trojan Rd. Right Trojan Rd. Left Hwy. 23. Right Merritt Street . Right Hazzard Circle. Right Ridge Hill Dr. Left Bus Parking Lot. Leave RS-M at 208 Campbell Rd. at 126 Wallace Street at 130 North StreetAt 267 Wheeler Rd. at 363 Bluepoppy Rd. at 162 Bluepoppy Rd. at 575 Henry Smith Rd. at 6:10 am 6:20 am 6:27 am 6:33 am 6:40 am 6:47 am 6:50 am 6:55 am

2050 Rankin Rd. at 3047 Rankin Rd. at Unload at RS-M High at Unload at RS-M Elem./Middle at Route #: 5 Pam Layton

7:06 am 7:09 am 7:15 am 7:30 am

Left Merritt St., Right Hwy. 23, Right Daniel Ave. Right Thunder Rd. Left Hallman Rd. Right Daniel Ave. Turn-about Right Daniel Ave., Left Duncan Rd. Left on Old Charleston Rd. Turn-a-bout Left on Old Charleston Rd Right Duncan Rd., Left Dry Creek RdLeft Hwy. 23 Right Bamburg Ln. Right Clarks Circle Right Bamburg Ln. Right Hwy. 23. Left Merritt St. Right Hazzard Circle. Left Ridge Hill Dr. Left Merritt St Left Hwy. 23. Right Hwy. 39 Right Rankin Rd Right Trojan Rd. Right Stadium Dr. Right Trojan Rd. Left Hwy. 23. Right Merritt St. Right Hazzard Circle Right Ridge Hill Dr. Left Bus Parking Lot. Leave RS-M at 614 Thunder Rd. at 895 Daniel Ave. at 5:50 am 6:08am 6:16 am

Left Hazzard Circle. Left Johnston Street. Right Pecan Grove Road. Left Hwy #23. Right Norris Brooks Road. Right Hwy. 39. Left Mt. Ebal Rd. Right Wire Rd. Left Hwy. 39. Left Holder Rd. Right Hadden Rd.,Right Holder, Turnabout Fish Hook , Left Huckleberry Finn Rd. Right Gooseplatter Rd. Right Thunder Rd Left Huckleberry Finn Rd. Right Wire Rd. Left Mt. Ebal Right Hwy. 39. Left Carolina Bay Trail Rd. Right Trojan Rd. Right Stadium DrRight Trojan Rd. Left Hwy. 23 Right Merritt St. Right Hazzard Circle Right Ridge Hill Dr. Left Bus Parking Lot. Leave RS-M at 5:50 am 4110 Wire Rd. at 6:10 am 4055 Wire Rd. at 6:13 am 4010 Wire Rd. at 6:16 am 430 Holder Rd. at 6:28 am 335 Hadden Rd. at 6:34 am Holder Rd.& FishHook at 6:38 am 692 Huckleberry Finn Rd. at 6:42 am 858 Huckleberry Finn Rd. At 6:44 am 918 Huckleberry Finn Rd. at 6:46 am 1021 Huckleberry Finn Rd. at 6:50 am Barefoot Rd. & Gooseplatter Rd. at 6:53 am 222 Barefoot Rd. at 6:55 am 163 Huckleberry Finn Rd at 7:10 am Mt. Ebal and McGee Rd. at 7:15 am Unload at RS-M High at 7:30 am Unload at RS-M Elementary/Middle at 7:40 am

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Route #: 6 Lisa Hendrix Left Hazzard Cir. Left Merritt St. Right Hwy. 23. Left Beech Creek Rd. Right Stretch Dr. Left Beech Creek Rd. Left Hwy. 23. Right Pond Dam Rd. TURNA-BOUT. Left Hwy. 23. Right Mt. Alpha Rd. Left Bodie Rd. Left Ridgeview Lake Rd. Right Hwy. 23. . Right Trojan Rd. Left Stadium Dr. Right Trojan Rd. Left Hwy. 23 Right Merritt St. Right Hazzard Cir. Right Ridge Hill Dr. Left Bus Parking Lot. Leave RS-M at Beech Creek & Stretch Dr. at Beech Creek & Pats View Loop at 305 Stretch Dr. at Stretch Dr. and Driftwood Ln. at 491 Pond Dam Rd. at 161 Pond Dam Rd. at Mt. Alpha Rd. & Church St. at 145 Bodie Rd. at 296 Bodie Rd. at 1892 Hwy. 23 at Unload at RS-M High at Unload at RS-M Elem/Middle at Route #: 8 Paula Conaway Left Hazzard Circle. Left Johnson Street. Right Pecan Grove Road. Left Hwy. #23. Right Trojan Road. Left Carolina Bay Trail. Right Old 96 Indian Trail. Left Old Chalk Bed Road. Right North Fork Rd., TURN-A-BOUT, Left Chalk Bed Rd., Left Old 96 Indian Trail. Right Holley Pond Rd., Right Ready Pond Rd., Left Migrant Camp Rd. Left Hutto Pond Rd. Left Ready Pond Rd., Right Migrant Camp Rd., Left Hwy. 39, Right Gooseplatter Rd. Right Daisy St. Left Apple Jack Rd. Left Gooseplatter Rd. Crossover Hwy. 39 onto Three Notch Rd., TURN-A-BOUT. Left Hwy. 39.Right on Atlantic Coast Rd., Right on Hwy 39, Left on Carolina Bay Rd., Right on Trojan Rd., Right Stadium Dr. Right on Trojan Rd., Left Hwy. 23, Right on Merritt St., Right Hazzard Circle, Unload Right on Ridge Hill Dr., Left at Bus Parking Lot. Leave RS-M Elem./Middle at 500 Bogeyville Rd. at 1279 Cummings Rd. at 1261 Cummings Rd. at 1028 Cummings Rd. at 1018 Cummings Rd at 936 Mt. Calvary Rd. at McElveen Ln. at 661 Mt. Calvary Rd. Archie Ware Rd. & Goldfinch Ln. at 451 Archie Ware Rd at 26 Scrub Oak Circle at 167 Scrub Oak Court at 231 Bogeyville Rd at 4821 Columbia Hwy at Unload at RS-M High at Unload at RS-M Elem./Middle at Route #: 7 Rosa Gannt Left Ridge Hill Drive. Left Hazzard Circle. Left Johnson Street. Right Pecan Grove Rd. Left Hwy. #23. Right Trojan Rd. Right Hwy. #1. Left.. Left Columbia Hwy. #1. Right Bogieville Rd. Left Cummings Rd. am. Right Mt. Calvary Rd. Left Mile Bridge Way. TURN-A-BOUT. Right Mt. Calvary Rd. Left Archie Ware Rd. Right Scrub Oak Circle. Right Archie Ware Rd. Right Bogieville. Left Columbia Hwy. #1. Right Trojan Rd. Left Stadium 5:55 am 6:19 am 6:24 am 6:28 am 6:30 am 6:33 am 6:38 am 6:43 am 6:45 am 6:45 am 6:50 am 6:55 am 7:00 am 7:09 am 7:18 am 7:25 am 7:40 am 6:15 am 6:23 am 6:26 am 6:30 am 6:33 am 6:36 am 6:40 am 6:43 am 6:46 am 6:50 am 6:55 am 7:15 am 7:30 am Dr. Right Trojan Rd. Left Hwy. #23. Right Merritt St. Right Hazzard Circle. Right Ridge Hill Dr. Left Bus Parking Lot. Leave RS-M Elem.Middle at 5:25 am 1738 Old 96 Indian Trail at 5:51 am 456 North Fork Rd. at 6:05 am 665 North Fork Rd. at 6:10 am 407 Chalk Bed Rd. at 6:19 am 146 Chalk Bed Rd. at 6:22 am 240 Holley Pond Rd. at 6:28 am 631 Ready Pond Rd at 6:31 am 252 Migrant Camp Rd. at 6:33 am 301 <Migrant Camp Rd. at 6:34 am 332 Migrant Camp Rd. at 6:35 am 176 Gooseplatter Rd. at 6:45 am 345 Gooseplatter Rd. at 6:51 am 275 Gooseplatter Rd. at 6:53 am 159 Gooseplatter Rd. at 6:55 am 91 Gooseplatter Rd. at 6:57 am 514 Three Notch Rd. at 7:02 am 706 Three Notch Rd at 7:04 am 697 Atlantic Coast Rd. at 7:09 am 406 Hwy. 39 at 7:16 am 1389 Trojan Rd. at 7:19 am 1351 Trojan Rd. at 7:20 am 1217 Trojan Rd. at 7:21 am Unload at RS-M High at 7:24 am Unload at RS-M Elementary/Middle at 7:40am Route #: 9 T.B.A. Left Hazzard Circle. Left Johnson St. Right Pecan Grove Rd. Left Hwy. 23. Right Trojan Rd. Right Hwy. 1. Left Mt. Pleasant Rd. Turn About Right on Mt Pleasant Rd. Left Winding Loop. Right on Kenner, Left Hwy. 1. Left Diary Rd. Right Clayton Rd.Turn About Left Dairy Rd Right Left Hwy. 1. Right Keys Pond Rd Left Four Notch Rd. Cross over To Cumbee Trail, Left Keys Pond Rd.Right Hwy. 1. Left on Engineer Rd. Right Vanest Rd. Left Hwy. 1. Right Trojan Rd. Left Stadium Dr. Right Trojan Rd. Left Hwy. 23. Right Merritt St. Right Hazzard Cir. Right Ridge Hill Dr. Left Bus Parking Lot. Leave RS-M Elem./Middle at 4641 Hwy. 1 at 358 Mt Pleasant Rd.,at 130 Pleasant Acres at 118 Kenner Rd.at 1011 Clayton Rd. at 4115 Hwy 1 at 1351 Keys Pond Rd at 1103 Four Notch Rd. at 281 Cumbee Trail at 1708 Keys Pond Rd. at 1617 Keys Pond Rd at 1438 Keys Pond Rd at 4304 Hwy. 1 at 4336 Hwy 1 at 4686 Hwy 1 at 5009 Vanest Rd, at 1314 Vanest Rd. at Unload at RS-M High at Unload at RS-M Elem/Middle at Route #: 10 Terrie Hartley Left Hazzard Circle, Left Johnston St., Right Pecan Grove Rd., Left Hwy. 23, Right Trojan Rd., Left Carolina Bay Trail, Right Old 96 Indian Trail (Hwy. 39), Right Wire Rd., Left Muddy Branch Rd., Turn-A-Bout, Right Wire Rd., Right Hutto Pond Rd., Right Titanic Rd., Turn-A-Bout, Left Hutto Pond Rd., Left Kipling Rd., Left Three Notch Rd., TURN A BOUT Right Wire Rd., Left Cumbee Trail Rd., Right Kedron Church 5:45 am 5:55 am 6:00 am 6:05 am 6:10 am 6:18 am 6:22 am 6:27 am 6:33 am 6:37 am 6:42 am 6:46 am 6:50 am 6:56 am 7:00 am 7:05 am 7:10 am 7:13 am 7:15 am 7:30 am Rd., Left Sandy Springs Rd., Turn-ABout, Left Kedron Church Rd., Left Wire Rd., , Left Old 96 Indian Trail (Hwy. 39), Right Brian Ct., Turn-A-Bout, Right Old 96 Indian Trail (Hwy. 39), Left onto Muskateer Rd., Left onto Hwy 23 Right at Merritt St,. Right at Hazzard Circle Left at MLK., Right at Hazzard Circle., Left at Merritt St., Left at Hwy 23., Right at Trojan Rd,. Left at Stadium Dr. Right on Trojan Rd., Left at Hwy 23., Right at Merritt St., Right on Ridge Hill Rd., Left RS-M Bus Lot,. Leave RS-M Elem.Middle at 144 Muddy Branch Rd. at 670 Hutto Pond Rd. at 711 Hutto Pond Rd. at 175 Titanic Rd. at 765 Hutto Pond Rd. at 227 Kipling Rd. at 1080 Cumbee Trail Rd. at 776 Kedron Church Rd. at 874 Kedron Church Rd. at 1073 Sandy Springs Rd. at 941 Kedron Church Rd., at 979 Kedron Church Rd. at 1075 Kedron Church Rd. at 3552 Wire Rd. at 151 Brian Ct. at 117 Brian Ct at 825 Old 96 Indian Trail at Unload at RS-M High at Unload at RS- M Elem/Middle at Route #: 11 Janice Cannon Left on Hazzard Circle. Left on Merritt St. Right on Hwy. 23. Left on Engineer Rd. Right on Vanest Rd Right Hwy. #1. Right Whispering Pine RdLeft Old Four Notch Rd. Right Ligons Rd Right Carrie Lane. Left Ligons Rd. Left Old Four Notch Rd. Left Whispering Pine Rd. Right Mt. Calvary Rd. Left Rachael Rd. Left Old Plank Rd. Right Anderson RdLeft Davis Rd. Right Anderson Rd. Left Old Plank Rd. Left Mt. Calvary Rd. Left on Mt. Calvary Rd. Left Mt Calvary Rd., Left Dagger Rd., TURN-A-BOUT Right Dagger Rd.,Right Left Mt Calvary Rd.. Right Hwy. # 23. Right Trojan Rd. Left Stadium Dr. Right Trojan Rd. Left Hwy. #23. Right Merritt Street. Right Hazzard Circle. Right Ridge Hill Drive. Left Bus Parking Lot. Leave RS-M at 6:15 am 1128 Vanest Rd. at 6:23 am 4581 Hwy 1 at 6:25 am Whispering Pine Rd and Lott Road at 6:28am 1048 Whispering Pine Rd. at 6:32 am 5:20 am 5:42 am 5:52 am 5:54 am 5:59 am 6:01 am 6:04 am 6:12 am 6:18 am 6:20 am 6:24 am 6:27 am 6:29 am 6:31 am 6:43 am 6:50 am 6:52 am 6:53 am 7:20 am 7:30 am 168 Ligons Rd. at 107 Carrie Lane at 1337 Whispering Pine Rd at 337 Anderson Rd. at 176 Davis Rd. at 926 Old Plank Rd at 2349 Mt. Calvary Rd. at Dagger Rd., at Unload at RS-M High School at Unload at RS-M Elem./Middle at Route #: 12 Alice Harris Left Hazzard Circle. Left Merritt Street. Right Hwy. #23. Right #39. Left Spann Rd. Left Neighbors Rd., Turn-A-Bout. Left Hwy. 39, , Left Hwy. #23.Right Norris Brooks Rd., Right Hwy 1, Left Trojan Rd. Left Stadium Dr. Right Trojan Rd. Left Hwy. 23. Right Merritt St. Right Hazzard Cir. Right Ridge Hill Dr. Left Bus Parking Lot. Leave RS-M Middle at 543 Spann Road at 503 Spann Rd. at 337 Neighbors Rd. at 819 Neighbors Rd. at 781 Neighbors Rd. at 743 Neighbors Rd., at 2214 Hwy. 39. at 129 Norris Brooks Rd at 140 Norris Brooks Rd at 17 Musketeer Rd at Unload RS-M High at Unload at RS-M Elem/Middle at Route #: 13 Tracy Parks Left Hazzard Circle. Left Johnson Street. 6:20 am 6:32 am 6:35 am 6:41 am 6:50 am 6:52 am 6:55 am 7:08 am 7:12 am 7:15 am 7:18 am 7:23 am 7:40 am 6:36 am 6:38 am 6:42 am 6:51 am 6:54am 6:58 am 7:01 am 7:05 am 7:15 am 7:30 am

Right Pecan Grove Road. Left Hwy #23. Right on Main St. Left on Rail Rd Ave., Right Holstein St. Left Columbia Hwy. 1. Left Chinquipin Road. Right Hwy. #23.Left Fugi Rd.,Right Joes Rd. Left on Corley Pond Rd., Turn about Right on Corley Pond Rd Right at Hwy #23., Left Peach Orchid Rd. Right on Hwy. 1, Left Farmview Rd., Right Chinqapin Church Rd.TURN-A-BOUT Right Chinqapin Church Rd. Left Hwy 1, Left Academy St., Left on Grice Rd., Right on Hwy 39 Right on Columbia Ave. Left at Academy St., Left on Rail Road Ave. Left on Main St., Right on Columbia Hwy., Left on Trojan Rd., Left on Staduim Drive., Right on Trojan Rd,. Left at Hwy 23,. Right on Merritt St., Right at Hazzard Circle., Right at MLK., Right on Ridge Hill Rd Left RS-M Bus Lot,. Park Bus At 7:30 am . Leave RS-M Elem./Middle at 6:15 am 104 Greenview Drive at 6:20 am Woodberry Dr. At 6:22am Main St And Gantt St, at 6:25 am 244 Holstein St. at 6:27 am 5817 Columbia Hwy. 1 at 6:32 am 20 Chinquipin Rd at 6:35 am Fuji Rd & Joes Rd at 6:38 am 310 Corley Pond Rd at 6:40 am 177 Peach Orchard at 6:47 am Chinquipin Rd & Farmview Rd. at 6:50 am 349 Academy St at 7:00 am Railroad Ave & Academy St at 7:05 am Main St and Mathias Rd. at 7:12 am 508 Hwy 1 at 7:15 am Unload at RS-M High at 7:20 am Unload at RS-M Elm/ Middle at 7:32 am

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Route #: 14 Janet Nicholson

Bus Routes continued

Renovations, planning begin for schools

By ROB NOVIT rnovit@aikenstandard.com
The Aiken High School campus is looking a lot different these days, with more changes to come. Trees have been cleared between the main building and the North Annex - getting ready for the construction of a new wing that includes science labs and other classrooms. Construction is tentatively scheduled for completion by early 2014. Work is continuing for a new kitchen/ cafeteria and front facade at Jackson Middle School. Those facilities could be ready for occupancy soon after the Christmas break in a few months, said David Caver, the Aiken County School Districts deputy superintendent. A new restroom facility for the gym at Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School is under construction.

Left Hazzard Cir. Left Johnson St. Right Pecan Grove Rd.. Left Hwy #23. Right Trojan Rd. Right Carolina Bay Trail. Carolina Bay Trail. Left Lockhardt Rd. Right Old 96 Indian Trail Rd Hwy #39. Right Plain Street. Left Old 96 Indian Trail Hwy #39. Left Mt. Pleasant Rd. Right Old Shoals Road. Right Columbia Hwy. 1 Right Trojan Rd. Left Stadium Dr Right Trojan Rd Crossover Columbia Hwy. 1. Continue Trojan Rd. Right Trojan Rd. . Left Hwy. 23 Right Merrit St., Right Hazzard Circle, Right MLK , Right Ridge Hill Rd., Left RSM bus Lot. Leave RS-M at 176 Carolina Bay Trail at 160 Lockhardt Rd at 833 Hwy 39 at 136 Plain Street at 501 Mt. Pleasant Rd. at 704 Mt. Pleasant Rd. at 647 Mt. Pleasant Rd. at 136 Old Shoals Rd. at 144 Old Shoals Rd at 148 Old Shoals Rd at Unload RS-M High School at Unload RS-M Elm-Middle at 6:20 am 6:30 am 6:35 am 6:40 am 6:43 am 6:47 am 6:48 am 6:52 am 6:56 am 7:00 am 7:04 am 7:15 am 7:35 am

A major Ridge Spring-Monetta High School construction project for a new wing should be put out for bids soon. The new wing will bring grades 6-8 to the campus from RS-M Elementary/Middle School and also provide a cafeteria that the middle and high school grades will share. Some preliminary planning for an addition to North Augusta High School is under way.

Students receive diplomas at summer school

By ROB NOVIT rnovit@aikenstandard.com
Cherise Dawkins, a Silver Bluff High School senior, graduated from summer school Monday, smiling a lot as she received her diploma from Silver Bluff s new principal, Collette Johnson. In addition to her family members, Dawkins had some other fans there - her culinary arts teacher, Susan Few; and her guidance counselor, Cathy Neal. It means a lot to me that theyre here, and it made me smile, Dawkins said. She plans to attend a cosmetology school in Columbia. A total of 25 students received their diplomas, but only 11 were able to attend, said Aiken County Schools Superintendent Dr. Beth Everitt. Im proud of them, Everitt said. Every single graduate here is important to us. They will have a successful life because they know they have to have an education. The other graduates were Tyeshia Johnson and Samuel Sisson, Aiken High; Aulstin Beard, Matthew House, Kwashane Robison, Seth Futral and Da-Rell Jones, North Augusta High; Christopher Fussell and Lynli Gantt, Midland Valley High; and Denzel Wise, Ridge Spring-Monetta High. Deputy Superintendent David Caver told the graduates they didnt let anyone stand in their way of getting a diploma. Now you are on a level playing field with any other graduate, he said. I challenge you to let this be a start, not an ending. Continue to learn and grow in your job endeavors and profession. You will be asked to go back to school and learn and get advanced training. I urge you to embrace that.

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Obituaries
Lou Carter Lewis
Graveside services for Mrs. Lou Carter Lewis, age 83, will be held Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 4 pm at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after the service at the gravesite. Mrs. Lewis died Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Born in Ehrhardt, SC, on Sep. 17, 1928,she was the daughter of the late Issac and Julia Bishop Carter. She was retired from Edgefield County Schools where she served as Administrative Secretary for 29 years. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the garden club, rook club, bridge club and Johnston Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband: John Sayle Lewis (Jack); Sons: John Sayle Lewis, Jr (Anne), Simpsonville, SC and Carter Lewis (Rena) Colleyvile, TX. Brother: William Carter; Grandchildren: Kacie Forrest (Bill), Brent, Hannah, and Hayden Lewis, and dear friend Lillie Daniels. She was predeceased by brothers: Loyd and Jesse Carter, and Sister; Dorothy Mince. Memorials may be made to Johnston Presbyterian Church c/o Mr. Harry Bell 1829 Hwy 23, Ward, SC 29166. Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family at www.blandfh.com Bland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

sonny Dukes
Graveside services for Ellerbe Orin Sonny Dukes were held at 5:00 P. M. on Saturday, July 21, at Spann Cemetery in Ward, South Carolina. Mr. Dukes died at Edisto Island on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Born in Augusta, Georgia, on November 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Ellerbe Orin Dukes, Sr. and Frances Faulkner Dukes. He was a 1954 graduate of Clemson University. Following graduation, he served in the Army, first as a 2nd lieutenant in the Tank Company, 19th Infantry, 24th Division and later as aide-de-camp to General Briard P. Johnston in Seoul, Korea. This job afforded him many interesting experiences. He often

spoke of hearing firsthand stories by generals who once served as officers under the colorful General George Patton of World War II fame. Mr. Dukes retired as chief supervisor of employment at Dupont in Aiken, South Carolina. He was a member and past board chairman of Johnston United Methodist Church. Always active in civic and cultural activities, he served as mayor-pro tem of Johnston City Council for 16 years. He was later a member of the Edgefield County Council, serving as vice-chairman. Mr. Dukes was a member of Kadosh Masonic Lodge #181, Ridge Heritage Association, Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce, Pine Ridge Country Club, Ridge Fishing Club, The Cotillion Club, and past member of the Johnston Jaycees and the Lions Club. He served on the boards of Wardlaw Academy, Edgefield County Hospital, McCormick County Arts Commission, and Johnston Development Board. Mr. Dukes served for many years as Edgefield County representative for Clemson University IPTAY. Mr. Dukes is survived by his beloved wife, Anne Eidson Dukes; by sons, David Eidson Dukes (Karen) and Mark Clinton Dukes (Ellen); by grandchildren, Parker Eidson Dukes, Elizabeth Ward Dukes, David Eidson Dukes, Jr., Bailey Elizabeth Dukes, William Wesley Ward Dukes, and Mark Rawlin Dukes, all of Columbia; and sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Dick Wood of Beech Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Johnston United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 186, Johnston, South Carolina 29832 or Clemson Foundation, Post Office Box 1889, Clemson, South Carolina 29633. Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family at www.blandfh.com Bland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Park. Born in Johnston, South Carolina on June 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Otis Langdon Rhodes and Sadie Lee Watson Rhodes Lowman. For 38 years he and his partner owned and operated P & H Auto Supply in Johnston, S.C. After his retirement he enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with his family. Mr. Rhodes was a past member and officer of the Johnston Sertoma Club and the Johnston Merchants Association. He served for more than 25 years pulling the chain markers for the Strom Thurmond High School football team. He served on the boards of the Johnston Development Board and the Upper Savannah Council of Governments . Mr. Rhodes served for many years as an Edgefield County Representative for Clemson University IPTAY. In 1996 he received the first Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award and in 2001 he received the Johnston Development Board Outstanding Volunteer Award. Mr. Rhodes is survived by his wife, Doris Thomas Rhodes; children Jennifer Rhodes Sexton, Johnston, S.C. and Jason Thomas Rhodes (Kelli), North Augusta, S.C.; grandchildren Hannah Bayleigh Sexton, Emma Grace Sexton, Thomas Hogan Rhodes, Alissa Claire Rhodes; and brother, Coy Lee Lowman of Aiken, S.C. Memorials may be made to Philippi Baptist Church Backpacks of Love or Philippi Brotherhood Handicapped Ramp Fund, 125 Steeple Road, Johnston, S.C. 29832. Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family at www.blandfh.com.

ricks Grocery in Johnston. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter Annie Rae Padgett and her husband Frank; grandson: Franklin E. Padgett; sister: Rae R. Phinney; sister-in-law: Annie Lewis R. Hall and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband: Ellison Ripley; her mother and father; sister: Chloe R. Cullum and brothers: Buddy and Lewis Rhoden. Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church Stained Glass Window Fund, 1701 Hwy 191, Johnston, SC 29832 Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family at www.Blandfh.com.

Patricia sherbert Clark

Funeral Services for Mrs. Patricia Sherbert Clark, age 64, were held Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Johnston First Baptist Church with burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Mrs. Clark, a native of Johnston, died Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was a daughter of Christine Sherbert and the late Brooks Sherbert. Mrs. Clark was a retired school teacher with Edgefield County School District, was a member of Johnston First Baptist Church, sang in the Chancel Choir, and was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class and the Johnson-Holston Circle. Survivors include her husband: Clary Clark; children: Shannon Davis (Barry), Rock Hill, SC; Greg Clark (Mindy); North Augusta, SC; Scott Clark (Georgi), Fayetteville, NC; Brad Clark (Elyse); Longwood, Florida; her mother: Christine Sherbert; Grandchildren: Kayla, Brooke and Emma Davis; Zachary, Will and Reagan Clark and Kendall and Kinsley Clark. Memorials may be made to Strom Thurmond High School Scholarship Fund In Memory of Pat Clark 1131 Columbia Road, Johnston, SC 29832 Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family at www.blandfh.com. Please see Obitituaries, page 11

edith rhoden ripley

Graveside services for Mrs. Edith Rhoden Ripley, age 98, was held Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Mt. of Olives Cemetery at 11 am. Bland Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Ripley, a native of Johnston, died Sunday, July 29, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Tolbert and Leila Derrick Rhoden. Mrs. Rhoden was a graduate of Johnston High School and retired as clerk at Fletcher Der-

Watson rhodes
Memorial services for James Watson Rhodes were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Philippi Baptist Church, Johnston, South Carolina. Mr. Rhodes died at University Hospital on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Interment was private at Sunset Gardens Memorial

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Obituaries
Milton Williams
AIKEN, S.C. Funeral services for Mr. Milton Williams, age 65, formerly of 200 Fox Road , were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Magnolia Baptist Church with Rev. Charles M. Simpkins officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery. Mr. Milton Williams departed his life July 8, 2012. He was the only son of the late Deacon and Deaconess Grady (Izola) Williams. He attended the former Ridge Hill High in Ridge Spring, South Carolina. He also attended the Job Corps. He served in the United States Army as a medic. He had several occupations, including maintenance and construction. He was a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. Mr. Williams was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Edith Myers. They were blessed with one son. His wife and parents preceded him in death. Mr. Williams precious memories are shared with his family which consist of a son, Milton, Jr.; a step-son, Keith; three sisters, Mrs. Betty (Charles) Morgan, Aiken, SC, Mrs. Patricia (Rev. Rufus) Smith, Jacksonville FL and Mrs. Joyce (David) Butler, Aiken, SC; three aunts, one uncle, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jackson- Brooks Funeral Home assisted the family.

Walter Pete Mobley

RIDGE SPRING, SC Walter (Pete) Mobley, 69, of 215 Mobley Road, the husband of Ruby Jean Turner Mobley, died on July 20, 2012. Born in Saluda County, SC, he was a son of the late Bennie Hamp and Douschika Christe Mobley. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was also a member of VFW Post #6561, County Transportation Committee Board and a retired Chief of Narcotic Agent for Aiken County Sheriff Office. He is survived by; his wife of the home; three sons, OKeefe (Sharon) Mobley, Saluda, SC, Juan D. (Paula) Mobley, Charlotte, NC and Kenneth S. Chapman, Las Vas; three brothers, Gordon (Sallie Lou) Mobley, Saluda, SC, Joe (Mamie) Mobley and Jesse (Dianne) Oliver both of Ninety Six, SC; two sisters, Annie L. Mobley, Augusta, GA and Lorette M. Logan, Edgefield, SC; four grandchildren; one great grand and other relatives. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, July 26 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Butler & Sons Funeral Home 306 North Bouknight Ferry Road, Saluda, SC is in charge.

8/05/12 at UPAC of Aiken. Arrangements were handled by Davis Funeral Home, Inc. of Ridge Spring, SC. .

stanley Lee Mason

JOHNSTON, S.C. Stanley Lee Mason of 233 May St., Johnston, SC, entered into rest 7/14/2012 at Medical College of Ga., Augusta. Arrangements were handled by Davis Funeral Home of Johnston, S.C.

Joan burrell

MONETTA, S.C. Funeral services for Joan Burrell, 74, were held Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 11:00 am at Calidonia Baptist Church, Batesburg, SC. Survivors include son, Ulysses Todman of Monetta; daughter, Junie M. Cullum of New Haven, Conn.; 5 grandchildren, 3 stepgrandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Davis Funeral Home, Ridge Spring, 803-685-5120.

James Kneece
BRADLEY James Tommie Kneece, 65, of 310 Kneece Road, husband of Lois Marie Busbee Kneece, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his home. Born in Edgefield, he was the son of the late James Rufus Kneece and Elloree Buff Kneece. James was retired from the state of South Carolina, a member of Bold Spring Baptist Church and attended Lighthouse Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of the home; three sons, Kenneth (Jeanna) Kneece, of Green-wood, Brian (Buffy Clary) Kneece of Spartanburg and Jesse F. Kneece of the home; a daughter, Betty Missy (Chad) Stroud of Greenwood; a sister, Betty Urban of Greenwood; and seven grandchildren, Aiden Kneece of Spartanburg, Kaitlyn (David) Claphan, Cassidy Tucker, Montana Smith, Megan Kneece, Summer Stroud and Lily Stroud, all of Greenwood. A memorial service was held at 3 pm on Friday, Aug. 10 at Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robby Burton officiating. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harleyfuneralhome.com.

eddie abney
MONETTA, S.C. Eddie Abney, husband of Frances Abney, of 503 Abney Place, Monetta, SC, died July 18, 2012. Arrangements were handled by Davis Funeral Home.

Myrtis smith
AIKEN, SC Funeral services for Miss Myrtis Smith were held at noon Friday, July 27, 2012 at Republican Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Patten officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral Street, Edgefield, SC (803) 637-4900.

Johnie Ware

RIDGE SPRING, S.C. Johnie Ware of 1296 Cummings Rd., Ridge Spring, SC, died

ridge spring-Monetta 54th reunion

submitted Article

Lona informed the group that the Classs 55th reunion The RSM Class of 1958 celebrated in 2013 will be part of the their 54th year reunion on July 21st at the Ridge Baptist Church Socail Center. ten-class reunion which will be held in the Ridge Spring The Class of 58 was the second class Community Center under the to graduate from the new RSM High organization and direction of School after the consolidation of Ridge Harriet Householder. The date Spring and Monetta high schools. is yet to be determined but all Lona Proctor welcomed the 18 attendees, including guests, and brought will be notified via email or snail mail (USPS). the group up to date on the class After additional updates members that were not able to attend from the members on their due to illness, previous commitments, or inability to contact some members. After significant activities during the past year, the group all an hour of appetizers and socializing, a said their good-byes and buffet dinner was served by Matthews are looking forward to next BBQ of Saluda. Rather than BBQ, year when a larger group is the menu consisted of down home Left To Right: Robert Hare; Zack Fulmer; Jimmie Hatcher; Davis Cromer; southern cooking of fried chicken, butter expected. Lona Fulmer Proctor; Cort Proctor; Margaret Padgett Padgett; Ray Cockrell; Harold beans, rice & gravy and topped off with fresh peach cobbler. Rogers; Felder Sanders

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