GVW Report May 2017 by A Blue Wren

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Vol. 3, No. 3

Proud to be an American by Anne Fulcher

“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me,” sang Lee Greenwood in his 1984 patriotic hit song “God Bless the U.S.A.” As Memorial Day approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on the men and women who lost their lives serving our country. Most people take our freedom for granted but were it not for these hero’s, who knows what kind of country we would be living in. I remember, as a young child, my neighbors sending

their children off to the Vietnam War. I was too young to really understand what was at stake, but having had a son who was in the Air Force for four years and Air Force Reserve for six, I get it now. I remember the fear I would feel while listening to the news about unrest in other countries. I remember hearing my Mom and Grandma talking

about this neighbor or that neighbor’s child being “gone.” It was every parent’s worse nightmare. According to the National Archives and Records Administration, 58,220 U.S. military members lost their life in the Vietnam War. Please take the time to remember those who died giving us that special gift of freedom. Thank our current military members for their service because one can never know when they may be called to battle. And my favorite Lee Greenwood phrase in the song God Bless the U.S.A., “I’d thank my lucky stars To be living here today cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.”

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Community Calendar Aiken County Recreation Center Summer Kick-off and Grand Opening

June 3 – Don’t miss our Summer Kick-off and pool GRAND Opening and ribbon cutting! Food, Fun, and Swimming! Everyone swims FREE! 10 am – 2 pm.

Summer Camp 2017

June 6 – August 12 - Summer Camp 2017 will kick-off on Monday, June 5. We have a busy summer planned for your kiddos! This day camp is a traditional camp that offers outside recreation, arts & crafts, movies, speakers, swimming and more! Camp, for ages 6-12, runs from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and until August 11. Children must bring their own lunch and swim attire. The cost is $55/1 week, $100/2 weeks, or $20/1 day. Each camper receives a camp T-shirt. Registration open now!

Swim Season

June 6 – August 12 - Swim season begins Monday, June 6 at 1:00 pm. Pool is open to public Monday – Friday 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Call for Saturday hours. $2/person to swim.

Room Rentals Available

The Recreation Center is available for birthday parties, baby showers, family dinners and more! Call Tandra at 663.6142 for rental rates and reservations.

Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) May 11 @ 6:00pm – Coffee with JoJo (St John’s United Methodist Church, Aiken) May 20 @ 8:00-9:30am – Senior Food Program for ACTS clients, at ACTS of Aiken, 340 Park Ave.,SW May 25 @ 6:00pm – Coffee with JoJo (St John’s United Methodist Church, Aiken) May 29 @ 6:00pm – Acts will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day ACTS Resale Stores @ 1 Hayne Ave (downtown Aiken) and 50 Canal Street, Suite 6 (Graniteville). Check our Facebook pages frequently for frequent special sales and events: go to https://facebook.com/ACTSresalestore and https://facebook.com/2ndactsresale.

COMING SOON

June 2 & 3 @ 10:00am-6:00pm – “Be an ACTS Fan” Annual Fan Drive at Lowe’s of Aiken on Whiskey Road. Purchase a box fan and help someone stay cool as temperatures soar! June 7 @ 4-8pm – Marco’s Pizza will donate 15% of all sales to ACTS on the first Wednesday every month. Please come out and enjoy delicious Marco’s pizza and

support this ACTS fundraiser. (443 Silver bluff Rd, Aiken, SC on the corner next to Ross and TJ Maxx.) No tickets required. Jun 8 @6:00pm – Coffee with JoJo (St John’s United Methodist Church Aiken) June 17th “Caribbean Night Charity Classic” in honor of Woodside Plantation Country Club’s 30th Anniversary – Golf Tournaments; Tennis and Pickleball Mixers in the morning-early afternoon and dinner and dancing in the evening. ACTS will share in the proceeds. Contact 803.649.3383 to reserve your spot at the event of the year!

Christ Central Graniteville (Hope Center) Call Hope Center 803.393.4575 to sign up for any of these classes. Hope Center is located at 3 Hickman Street, Graniteville, SC 29829 WorkKeys(R). Mondays and Wednesdays 9 - noon. FREE. GED Prep. Mondays and Wednesdays 9 - noon. FREE. Fit and Ready for the Job Market. April 10 - 21; 9 am 2 pm. Includes Life Skills, Money Matters, Job Search, Workplace Etiquette, Interview Skills, Resume Writing, Conflict Resolution and Understanding Attitudes. FREE Turning the Pages Ministry led by Rev. Gollie Walker. First and third Tuesdays at 7 pm. FREE FUSE Newspring Youth Group Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm ServSafe(R) Food Protection Manager Course and Exam May 22, 8 am - 5 pm with Karen Tempel. Deadline to register is May 8. Cost $100 + books and exam voucher. S.H.A.P.E. Workshop Friday, May 12, 8 am - 12 noon plus free lunch. Discover your own unique, God-given capabilities to fulfill the exciting role He has for you in His Body. Living Hope for Women with Janet Jenkins Bible study Wednesday, May 17 6 pm.

Gregg Park Civic Center www.greggparkonline.com

Waterfront Grand Re-opening Gregg Park’s Waterfront will re-open on Memorial Day Weekend! Saturday swim hours for Memorial Day Weekend are 12-6:00, Sunday 1:30-5:00, and Monday, Memorial Day from 12-6:00. Concessions will be available during swim hours. Waterfront will open for the summer on Saturday, June 3rd. For more information on summer swim schedule, please call the park at 663-7552.

*Different Swim Schedule during Day Camp Weeks. Summer DayCamp Camp will be offered for Ages 5-12. Cost is $50 per week per Camper for Pass holders and $60 per week per Camper for Non-pass holders. Camp weeks are June 1922, June 26-29, July 17-20, July 24-27. Camp will be held Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. **Limited Registration. *Late Registration Fee $10.00

See Calendar, Page 19 For information on how you can sponsor the GVW Report, or to suggest story ideas, please contact the editor: Anne Fulcher at ernieace2@yahoo.com or call at 803-979-4476

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Layout/Design Lauren A. Haley

This Month’s Sponsors Aiken Regional Medical Center Aiken Techincal College FAMCO

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Goodwill Industries® Week celebrates 115 years of changing lives By Barry L. Paschal Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Goodwill® Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA joins other Goodwills around the world in celebrating Goodwill Industries Week from May 7-13, observing more than 115 years of helping individuals through career services. Every day, Goodwill connects people who are unemployed or underemployed with career navigation and skills attainment so they can advance their careers and

earn long-term economic stability for themselves and their families. These human impact stories include people like Chris Cockrell, who came to Goodwill in search of employment assistance because of visual impairment and physical disabilities. “Goodwill has helped me to gain my self-confidence back and prove that I can still do a lot of things I previously did,” said Cockrell, who works in the electronics processing department at Goodwill’s Aiken retail training store at 1015 Pine Log Road. “Good-

will has given me the dignity of earning a paycheck again.” Nominated for the 2016 Goodwill International Achiever of the Year Award, Cockrell will be recognized at Goodwill’s CSRA employee meeting on May 11 at the Snelling Center in Augusta. Also honored during Goodwill Week will be Chris Finley, Goodwill’s Director of Contract Services, nominated for the National Council of SourceAmerica Employers 2016 Management Excellence Award. Finley will be honored at the Middle Georgia employee meeting on May 10 at Macon’s Anderson Conference Center. “Goodwill is inviting people around the world to celebrate Goodwill Indus-

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tries Week and make a difference in their communities by donating things they used to love and no longer use, by shopping at our Goodwill stores, or by volunteering at Goodwill or Helms College,” said James K. Stiff, President of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA. “Goodwill helps people achieve independence through education and the power of work.” In 2016, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA provided career services to nearly 21,000 people throughout the organization’s 35-county Georgia and South Carolina service area, helping nearly 7,000 individuals find competitive employment. Learn more at www.goodwillworks.org.

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Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Names Citizen and Student of the Year Submitted Article

Sponsor: 22 Yr.

On Friday, April 21, 2017, the Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet. At this event, which featured a catered dinner along with live entertainment also featured the announcement of the Chamber’s Citizen and Student of the year.

Helping Hands and Tri-Development Midland Valley Celebrity Golf Tournament: 20 years Strong supporter of USCAiken Georgia Bulldogs Supporter for 41 years. Supporter Aiken Mid-day Lions Club Kiwanis Club --Annual Tricycle Races: 21 years Aiken Mental Health : Cooking with Celebrity Chefs: 15 years

Citizen of the year was Mr. Denny Michaelis Denny moved to Aiken 1995 from Amelia Island, Fl. Has been with State Farm a total of 48 years, thirty three years as an agent. He had served on the Board of Directors of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce for 4 years. He was the chair of membership services for two years. Kiwanis: 33 years Board of Directors- Mental Health Aiken County: 6 years Board of Midland Valley HOA: 4 YR Aiken Triple Crown Golf Tournament : Gold

Student of the year was Caleb Smith Caleb is currently the top ranked student in his senior class. Caleb is very conscientious, and has taken challenging courses including several honors and advanced placement courses. Caleb is very dependable and gets along very well with his peers. He participates in several clubs and organizations at MVHS. He is a mem-

ber of the MVHS Book Club, MVHS Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Spanish Club, and an AP Ambassador. He has been recognized for his academic achievement with inductions into the National Arts Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, and National Spanish Honor Society. Caleb is very active in the local Christian Heritage Church, where he is a media technician, and participates in various community service activities. Caleb also assists in programs for younger students including Sunday School and summer camps.

Caleb’s career goal is to become a screenplay writer and film producer. He has made great effort in working towards this goal by getting a head start in the Media Technology program at MVHS. Caleb will be a completer of this program, as well as a Fine Arts completer this year. He is looking forward to college, where he will have the opportunity to interact with other students who share his love for learning, achievement, and overall excellence. Caleb hopes to attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Caleb is the son of Daniel and Mitzi Smith.

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Are a South Carolina resident 2 Are 30 to 64-year-old woman 3 Have high-deductible health insurance, and/or diagnostic insurance coverage less than 100%, hospitalization coverage only, or have no health insurance, and Meet certain income guidelines. 1

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Understanding Stroke During Stroke Awareness Month A=Arm: Check if one arm is weak S=Speech: Listen for slurred speech T=Time: Call 911 right away

Rely on Aiken Regional Medical Centers According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 800,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke every year. In fact, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies of a stroke every four minutes, making stroke the fifth leading cause of death nationwide. According to experts, a stroke should be treated with the same urgency as a heart attack. Every second is critical to patient care, survival and subsequent quality of life.

Suddenly experiencing the following signs and symptoms could indicate a possible stroke. • Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg -- especially on one side of the body. • Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. • Trouble seeing in one or both eyes. • Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. • Severe headache with no known cause.

cialists in emergency neurology, and the emergence of teleneurology has made that care more accessible for those in need. Teleneurology, sometimes referred to as telemedicine, employs secure, high-speed video conferencing technology to enable Emergency Department physicians and patients to see and interact with a neurologist. When a neurologist is on call but not onsite, the practice of teleneurology supports rapid assessments and treatment decisions when minutes, and even seconds, can make a difference. Through image sharing technology, teleneurology supports the instant transmission of a patient’s blood test results, CT scans and medical history to facilitate a more complete and accurate diagnosis, regardless of the emergency neurologist’s location. Aiken Regional Medical Centers offers a Telestroke program in their Emergency Department that uses telemedicine technology to link onsite physicians with a boardcertified neurologist at Augusta University Health System (formerly called Georgia Regents Medical Center), for immediate, around-the-clock access. Through this collaboration, neurology specialists can examine patients, review test results and initiate treatment in real-time, 24/7. This can also expedite the next level of treatment, like administration of the clot-busting medication tPA, if appropriate.

Rapid Response and Telemedicine

Acting FAST

What is a Stroke?

Stroke is sometimes called a brain attack. It occurs when there is an interruption in blood flow to the brain, or when a blood vessel bursts in the brain. Once deprived of the oxygen from the blood, the brain cells die.

Common Stroke Warning Signs and Symptoms

When a stroke happens, every minute matters. Being examined by a qualified neurologist is a crucial component that can possibly decrease stroke damage and its long lasting disabling effects. Stroke care relies on spe-

Awareness is the key to stroke prevention. The acronym FAST keeps the signs and guidelines of possible stroke top-of-mind and easy to remember. F=Face: Look for an uneven smile

Understanding and being aware of possible stroke, its risk factors, and signs and symptoms can be helpful steps towards stroke pre-

vention. For more information on stroke and stroke treatment at Aiken Regional Medical Centers, go to aikenregional.com. Physicians are on the medical staff of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

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What are Memories For?

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy

“I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” – Bible I ran across the following publicity (not this year): “Bring the whole family on May 25th to Celebrate Memorial Day with free barbecue, military vehicle rides, live music, children’s obstacle course, parades, and much more. Celebrate Memorial Day was created by ++ to honor veterans and give thanks for God’s providence in our nation’s history. This event is open to the public, rain or shine. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and picnic blankets!” Celebrate can mean “to observe a day or commemorate an event with ceremonies or festivities,” or “to make known publicly,” or it may mean “to praise widely.” Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States to commemorate the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. We remember and “celebrate” this event with very mixed feelings. For those who have recent or powerful long-lasting memories of friends

and loved ones who lost their lives while serving our nation, there is pain involved. We also remember with heartfelt feelings of appreciation and perhaps pride the ultimate sacrifice those people gave for the benefit of others. Above all, whether with pain or appreciation, we must remember. Over 100 years ago George Santyana gave us a familiar quote: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Unfortunately we have repeatedly demonstrated truth in Santyana’s quote in these ensuing years. While we honor the memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice through the loss of their lives, we have an ongoing obligation to honor and care for those who participated intimately in that ultimate sacrifice because their beloved family member or friend is gone from this life forever. The Bible talks about three levels of ultimate sacrifice. First of all there is the loss of life given for someone else similar to that honored on Memorial Day. “For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die.” In context the emphasis is on the willingness which Christ demonstrated to die for the unrighteous. Our men and women in the Armed Services, and for that matter, public safety in general, give of them-

selves for all of us, even those who abuse the liberty they die to give us. Then there is that more intimate and ongoing sacrifice mentioned elsewhere in the Bible: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her.” Our memories about the significance of this sacrifice grow even dimmer with the constant distortion of marriage today, and the truth of Santyana’s quote may once again be demonstrated as our society heads the way of many in the past. Finally there is the memory of that most significant ultimate sacrifice which grows even dimmer, and which some even deny, that of Christ’s choice to die that we may live. Allow that memory to fade and the consequences are disastrous. We remember past events so that we can learn from them. We also remember the people involved in those past events so that we can be inspired by them. Today’s emphasis is so much on self: self-protection, self-reliance, self-esteem, self-aggrandizement. Those who are willing to place themselves in harm’s way for the sake of others illustrate the only philosophy that will enable this society to survive: it is more blessed to give than to receive. A marriage will survive and thrive only if both husband and wife are willing

to put the other first. And it is the husband’s responsibility to lead the way. So, as much as we “memorialize” the spouse who gives all to protect marriage and the family, we express appreciation also to those marriage “veterans” who have fought the battle of uniting two imperfect beings, and won. The ultimate battle will only be won when we are willing to die for others. That may be physical death, or more likely death to ourselves as we deny ourselves for the good of others. Marriages, and our society, will survive only to the extent that we are willing to put others first. May we honor the memory of all those who have given that we might receive. The Family & Marriage Coalition of Aiken, Inc. (FAMCO) was created to provide resources for you to succeed in your marriage and families. Roger Rollins, Executive Director, FAMCO, 803640-4689, rogerrollins@aikenfamco. com, www.aikenfamco.com. Whether you are thinking about getting married, wondering how to make your marriage better, looking for help for your marriage, or wanting to help others, FAMCO can provide you with resources and tools that will assist you.

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Summer Safety

Johnny Hughes Submitted article

It’s almost here. The thing we wait for all year in excited expectation. No, not Christmas. SUMMER!!! Yes, that wonderful time when our children get to sleep in while we trudge to work in a sleepy daze is here. The younger we are, the more excited we get, but regardless, it is a wonderful thing. The days are long, and the weekends are lazy. The grass always needs cutting, but it is just too hot to do something about it. While summer is a time to relax as much as possible, we need to be aware of something detrimental to us and our families: safety. We must be aware of people who are out to rob or harm us physically or financially. According to Tracy Siska, executive director at the Chicago Justice Project, there is a correlation between rising temperatures and violent crimes. “Violence increases, especially street violence, muggings, assaults, battery,” Siska says. “Across the boards most crimes increase.” We are lucky to live here. In fact, according to an article from the Safewise Report

(found at safewise.com), Bunettown was the 4th safest city in South Carolina for the year of 2015. That is something to be proud of, but we cannot be oblivious. South Carolina is a fairly large state and has a relatively high crime rate. According to the SLED website, in 2015, there were 375 murders, almost 4,000 robberies, and over 17,000 aggravate assaults. The good news is that the violent crime rate has steadily dropped and is now

less than half of the rate it was back in 1994. But as previously mentioned, we cannot be oblivious. We must be aware and ready. But how? We need to consider three targets of “the bad guys.” Those are our belongings, our personal self, and our families, particularly our children. When it comes to our belongings, do simple things like lock doors, have home

alarms, get a dog that will bark at intruders, and leave the porch light on. Belongings can be replaced. Regarding ourselves, LEGALLY carry a firearm (get your CWP), carry pepper spray, and take some self-defense and awareness courses. Now for the big one: our children. They are more precious than anything, and we must be careful of their safety. Teach them

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Graniteville, Vaucluse, Warrenville “stranger danger.” Do not put their names on their backpacks or clothing. This makes it easy for strangers to pretend to know them. Know where they are. Know who is with them. Keep an eye on them as much as you can, particularly when on vacation or in an unfamiliar area. Be observant, and be aware, but do not live scared. We are blessed to live in this state and certainly blessed to live in this country. Be aware of your surroundings and things happening around you. Most importantly, keep an eye on your family and children. Educate them so they can be safe and have fun this

summer. Be aware, but do not live in fear. Empower yourself so you can enjoy the summer too! About the author: Johnny Hughes is a 5th degree black belt and the head instructor of Modern Defensive Arts located in Clearwater, SC. He is also an elementary school teacher in Aiken, SC. Information about summer safety and self defense courses can be found at his website at www.moderndefensivearts.com or by calling 803-221-0330.

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A time of reflection as we honor those who have served

by Mel Minitor

Each year since 1868, America has honored those who died while serving in our countries military. We celebrate that day known as: “Memorial Day” the last Monday in May. It is a time to visit our Veterans Park’s and grave sites to reflect and pay trib-

ute to those who gave their all. Often you will find American Flags or flowers being placed at these grave markers. It is a good time to teach our youth about the freedom they have, because of those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Too often our traditions are not taught which leaves our kids without knowledge of the hero’s’. In America it has become a time of celebrations with Bar-B-Que and other events. I would encourage everyone to take a moment and give thanks to God for those who died for our freedoms here in America. On Saturday May 27th, Grant Hunt, from “Divine Swine” will be cooking and selling Bar-B-Que plates in the parking lot at Minitor Market. It is your chance to meet the creator of “Dirt Road Dust” an excellent seasoning for meats and vegetables. You may pre-order online, Boston Butts for that day. Be sure and check it out on FaceBook on the “Minitor Market” page.

At 12 noon on the 27th of May you will have the opportunity to meet Ronnie Young current Chairman of Aiken County Council and candidate for the House of Representatives. Andrew Sider, who serves on County Council and candidate for Chairman for our County Council will also be with us. We invite you to come meet them, ask them questions and share your concerns and ideas to help our community. During May, Minitor Market wishes to also honor those of you who have served or are serving in out Military by giving you a 5% discount on your meat purchases with your Military ID. It is our way of giving thanks for your service. Minitor Market, We have the Meats You Love… At The Prices You Expect… From Faces You Know… YOU SAVE MONEY

Check us out on FaceBook/MinitorMarket/ for Daily Specials!! Your Hometown Tradition 1161 Augusta Rd. Warrenville, SC www.MinitorMarket.com

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Memorial Day By Chris Cisneros Leavelle McCampbell MIddle School

By Jacob Clerc Leavelle McCampbell MIddle School

Memorial Day is a day when we honor those who gave t heir lives for us. American soldiers fight for this country, ourrights, and especially for our freedom. Freedom isn’t free in this world. That’s why we have brave men who fight for us in order to keep our freedom and rights. There are many reasons why we shou ld be t hank f u l for those who died for this country. In other countries, most people don’t have freedom or any rights. Many countries are not made up of a Democracy like the U.S. Many other countries don’t even have the right to vote. That’s why we should be thankful for all that these dead men have done. Without them, we would not have any freedom or any rights. These brave men didn’t ask to fight, they volunteered. They fought with honor, bravery, and courage. Some of these men

It is just now the beginning of May. Later in the month, we will celebrate Memor ia l Day. T h is is when we honor those who have fought to keep this country free. I feel this is every bit relevant and respectful. We should all be thank ful for those who have fought for this country. First of all, it takes much cou ra ge a nd bravey to fight. Not everyone fights

fought in the cold, hot, rain, and in some dangerous cases. Most of these men knew that they won’t be coming home but they still fought for us. Now that’s something to be proud of. Memorial day is celebrated throughout the U.S. On Memorial Day, no one goes to school and some don’t go to work. Some families gather around to honor

for our country so those who do should be greatly honored and respected. Everyone who fights for our countr y sacrif ices their lives. They want the best for our country, no matter what the cost. They stay strong through battle just to keep our country free. Next, those that fight are the reason we’re free today. We all have rights and freedoms in our country, because of those who sacrifice for them. We have a voice, an opinion, and a choice today because of those who fight. People move across the planet to

America for the promise of freedom. This, again, is due to the ones who willingly fight for our country. Throughout our country’s history there have been those who have fought to keep this country af loat; without them, who knows where we would be today. In conclusion, we should honor and thank those who have fought for our country. Their fighting requires true courage and bravery. They give us our rights and freedoms. They’re the whole reason we can say we live in the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

their loved ones who died for their country. Nowadays, some people sit down in the moment of silence. That is very disrepectful to the ones who fought for us. They didn’t have to go and sacrifice their lives for ours. When when Memorial Day comes around, I pray and thank God for the ones who died for my freedom and my rights.

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Gravatt offers retreat to military families by Lauri SoJourner Executive Director

We know that when an individual serves in the military, their whole family serves. And it can be very hard on these families. That’s why Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, located in northern Aiken County, hosts the Christmas Retreat for Military Families. This retreat provides a tradition that brings families together, removes stress of everyday life, and provides time for husbands and wives, parents and children to reconnect in a safe and loving environment. It’s a gift that makes a difference in the lives of these heroes all year long. Since 2011, Gravatt has hosted this amazing experience for families stationed nearby who are unable to go home for the holidays due to combat injury, finances, or duty. Each year, approximately 15 families come to Gravatt for four days of delicious food, games, gingerbread house decorating, zip lining, canoeing, fishing, yoga, and other fun family-themed activities. There’s even a visit from Santa Claus! Every year the demand for this event is greater, and the thanks we hear from the families for offering this incredible ministry is heart-warming and inspiring. Each family has their own unique story. Many have a parent who has recently returned from deployment overseas, and they are learning to work as a family unit again. Some are approaching a time when Mom or Dad will be leaving for months or even a year to serve our country in a far off land. Others are celebrating Christmas without Mom or Dad physically present because they are currently stationed overseas. The 2017 Christmas Retreat for Military Families is scheduled for December 1517. It is completely free to military families and is possible only with the help of community members who donate money, food, and time to make it happen. It’s a

great opportunity for families, churches, and civic groups to get together and give back to our men and women in uniform who give so much to us. If you’d like information on how you can help, please contact Scott McNeely at 803.648.1817 or ops@campgravatt.org. Donations may be mailed to Gravatt, 1006 Camp Gravatt Road, Aiken, SC 29805. Please write “Christmas Military” in the for line.

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2017 GHS Reunion Cruise A group of 128 alumni, family and friends recently returned from its fourth Graniteville High School (GHS) Reunion Cruise, sponsored by the Leavelle McCampbell School Alumni Association (LMSAA). Alumni set sail from Port Canaveral, FL, on February 25th and enjoyed seven nights sailing the Eastern Caribbean. Ports of call on the Carnival Magic included Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Grand Turk. Special events were held during days at sea and included entertainment by GHS alumnus, Bobby Hydrick, and morning devotions by GHS alumnus and LMSAA Chaplain, Todd Brantley. A farewell party was held the last evening and included a surprise presentation of GHS HISTORY

CHANNEL… MEMORIES IN REVIEW, a video celebrating GHS, the decades of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and GHS alumni on the cruise. Membership in LMSAA is open to GHS/Leavelle McCampbell School alumni, family, and friends of alumni. Tax deductible dues are $15 a person each year, and 100% of the dues are used to support Leavelle McCampbell MS, its students and the Graniteville community. Checks are payable to LMSAA and should be mailed to Leavelle McCampbell School Alumni Association, PO Box 201, Graniteville, SC 29829. For more information on LMSAA and membership, visit our Facebook page, GHS CENTRAL/LMSAA or contact Beverly Brown Wood at bevbrownwood@hotmail. com or (803) 645-1012.

GVW Report Resource Center Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center 803-641-7700 1135 Gregg Hwy., Aiken, SC 29801 Aiken Regional Medical Center 803-641-5000 302 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 Aiken Senior Life Services (formerly the Aiken Area Council on Aging) 803.648.5447 159 Morgan St. Aiken, SC 29801 • Providing meals in a dining hall setting • Hot meal delivery to homebound seniors • Frozen meal replacement for non-delivery days or for those outside our coverage area • Non-perishable food items that require minimal cooking • Non-emergency medical transportation • Rural public transit services via the Pony Express • Transportation for shopping, social, employment, and medical services Midland Valley Public Library The Midland Valley Public Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 to 6 and Tuesday 2 to 6.

Mt. Salem Ministries; 803-646-3847 Outreach Mission Men’s Homeless Shelter Registration from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday 2121 Augusta Road, Gloverville, SC (Hwy 421) “His Table” Soup Kitchen, Monday through Friday “Free lunch” from noon to 2 p.m. 3850 Augusta Road, Bath, SC (Hwy 421) All are welcome!

Rural Health Services, Inc. 803-380-7000 With offices in Aiken, Clearwater and New Ellenton Seeing patients with and without insurance. Adult Medicine, Pediatric Medicine, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, OB/Gyn Medicine, Teen Clinic The Family and Marriage Coalition of Aiken, Inc. FAMCO is a local nonprofit corporation whose mission is to promote the acquisition of relationship skills necessary for successful families and marriages. Resources are provided for couples getting married and those who are married and would like to improve their marriages. Resources are also provided for churches, businesses and other organizations that would like to help their members with their relationship skills. Contact FAMCO at 803-640-4689

The Valley Alliance The Valley Alliance is a nonprofit organization of cooperative agencies, churches, institutions, ministries, and community servants working together within the Midland Valley area for the purpose of better serving our community and its needs by building networks of support and communication, and sharing resources and services that complement each other. The Valley Alliance meets the third Wednesday of every month, for lunch and to discuss our respective ministry activities and to share how we might best help each other with our goals and activities. If your organization would like to join us, just show up. If you have areas that are of interest to the betterment of the community we serve, please let a member of the Board know or you may email this address: rosegoes@aol.com. We would be glad to hear from you. If you have any suggestions for luncheon speakers, we would also like to hear about that.

Women’s Breast Health & Imaging Center 803-641-5808 Aiken Regional Medical Center, University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 Please send us your information so we can share your services to those who need them. This is a free service. For more information, contact Anne Fulcher at 803-979-4476 or ernieace2@yahoo.com.

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Christ Central Hope Center Holding Summer Camp Christ Central’s Hope Center will offer Summer Camp again this year for children and youth ages 4-18 years old. The camp will be held at Hope Center, 3 Hickman St. in Graniteville. It will take place the weeks of June 19-29 and July 1020, Mondays through Thursdays, from 9-12:30. Campers will receive free breakfasts and lunches provided through the US-

DA and the Summer Food Service Program. Parents must provide transportation. The 4 week camp will include many fun activities including basketball, crafts, games, Bible stories, music, gardening, special events and more. The youth will be divided into age groups. Volunteers are needed and may volunteer whatever days they are available to help

make this a fun camp for everyone. A volunteer form is required before involvement. If you are interested in registering your child, come by Hope Center any weekday between 9:00 am and noon. We are looking forward to a fun time with your child during Summer Camp. For more information, call 803 393-4575.

What is in your treasure box? By Janet Jenkins Living Hope for Women

As my client exited the program that I direct, he told me he would be placing the printed, encouraging story I gave him in his treasure box. He told me he had darkness in it and this would be the light. It almost brought me to tears as I looked at the sincere look in his dark eyes. Light. All of us need it. I thought about this later. Treasure boxes ...don’t we all have them? Maybe not a literal box, but we all have treasures. From childhood we have hopes and dreams we

place in them. Through adolescence we continue to store plans for our future. Our first love is there or perhaps that first broken heart. As relationships develop, we place people, husbands, wives, children, careers, our health, material things, successes, you name it, they become treasures. And eventually the darkness enters: death, divorce, infertility, unemployment, or disease. And if we’re not careful, those imperfect things begin to shape our hearts and the hopes and dreams we once held are unful-

filled. Then, we become the same: broken and unfulfilled, full of regret, and somehow our treasure box has become dark. What do we do? How do we get the light back in the box or more important back in us? Jesus, the Son of God, brought us the answer. John 1 tells us the true light which enlightens everyone was coming into the world and we know this was Jesus. Jesus testified “I am the light of the world he whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” Yes, the only way to over-

come darkness is to shine the light. May you open up your heart today for it is the treasure box of our souls, and whatever darkness is there, ask Jesus, the true light, to shine on your spirit.

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Say YES! to your health By Sharon Ricks screenings. • Get active. • Eat healthy. Say Yes! to your • Pay attention to health this National mental health, includWomen’s Health Week by taking steps ing getting enough sleep and managing toward a healthier stress. you. • Avoid unhealthy Led by the U.S. Debehaviors, such as partment of Health and Human Services smoking, texting while driving, and (HHS) Office on not wearing a seatbelt Women’s Health or bicycle helmet. (OWH), National As women age, their Women’s Health Week reminds wom- health needs change. However, there’s one en to take simple, thing all women need manageable steps to — an annual checkimprove their overup! Your checkup is all well-being. HHS a time to check in on OWH encourages how you’re doing, women to: how you’d like to • Visit a doctor be doing, and what or nurse for a wellchanges you can woman visit (checkmake to reach your up) and preventive

Get Active Did you know? Women of all ages who get enough physical activity can reduce their risk of heart disease and cancer — the most common diseases women have to worry about. Men get more physical activity than women. We can change this — let’s move! Women need 2.5 hours of moderateintensity physical activity every week — about 30 minutes a day.1 But fewer than 50% of women are getting enough aerobic activity, and only 20% get enough muscle-strengthening activity.2

health goals. Don’t delay — now’s the time to schedule your checkup with your doctor. For ideas on how to get the conversation going, HHS OWH offers lists with steps you can take toward a healthier you at every age. Decide that today is the day to take at least one step for better health, because you’re worth the investment! For more information about National Women’s Health Week, visit www. womenshealth.gov/ nwhw. You also can follow HHS OWH on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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30 minutes

of brisk walking a day

lower your risk of breast cancer.3 is enough to

The more exercise you do, the more your risk of early death goes down. A woman who exercises 30 minutes every day can lower her risk of dying early by 27% compared with someone who exercises just 30 minutes once a week.4

Tips Try these ideas for fitting more physical activity into your daily routine. Add walking or biking to your commute. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Turn on your favorite music and dance.

Schedule your well-woman visit A well-woman visit is a time to see your health care provider to: Discuss family history, family planning, and personal habits, such as alcohol and tobacco use Schedule necessary tests, such as screenings for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes Set health goals, such as being active and maintaining a healthy weight • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Learn more about how to fit physical activity into your daily life at www.health.gov/PAguidelines. Learn more about National Women’s Health Week at womenshealth.gov/nwhw.

Sources

www.health.gov/paguidelines/pdf/paguide.pdf www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/2014/063.pdf www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/physicalactivity 4 www.health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/chapter2.aspx 1 2 3

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Pay Attention to Your Mental Health

Did you know? We make 200 decisions about food each day.1 That’s a lot of chances to eat healthy every day. All of your food and drink choices matter!

Did you know? Mental and physical health are connected. Taking care of your mental health can help you feel better physically, and taking care of your body is important for your mental health.

Nearly 2 out of 3 women in the United States die from chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.2 A healthy diet and weight can help protect you from many chronic diseases. Choose lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins to keep you healthy.

Each year, 1 in 5 women in the United States has a mental health problem such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, or an eating disorder.1 More than twice as many women as men have been diagnosed with anxiety.1

Fruits and vegetables are a great way to get the vitamins and nutrients you need!3 • Fiber from fruits and vegetables can help lower cholesterol.

Take time for yourself with activities you enjoy like dancing, reading, or talking with friends!

Tips

Yoga can lower stress while helping with anxiety, depression, or insomnia.2

Switch some of your everyday foods for healthier options. Eat whole-grain bread instead of white bread, and brown rice instead of white rice.

Reach out to friends and family for help when you need it.

Try whole fruit, like apples and oranges, instead of fruit bars or fruit-flavored snacks.

Call 1-800-662-4357 for confidential treatment referral and information on mental health and substance abuse.

Drink water, seltzer, or unsweetened tea instead of energy or fruit drinks or soda.

Schedule your well-woman visit

A well-woman visit is a time to see your health care provider to:

Discuss family history, family planning, and personal habits, such as alcohol and tobacco use

Schedule necessary tests, such as screenings for depression or alcohol and tobacco use Discuss whether you should consider medicine, therapy, or other treatments for mental health and substance use disorders

Schedule necessary tests, such as screenings for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity Set health goals, such as being active and maintaining a healthy weight

Set health goals, such as being active and maintaining a healthy weight

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Learn more about healthy eating habits at ChooseMyPlate.gov.

For support and help finding mental health services near you, visit findtreatment.samhsa.gov.

Track your daily food plan with SuperTracker.usda.gov.

Learn more about mental health at nimh.nih.gov or mentalhealth.gov.

Learn more about National Women’s Health Week at womenshealth.gov/nwhw.

www.cnpp.usda.gov/sites/default/files/dietary_guidelines_for_americans/DGACMtg3-Minutes-final.pdf www.cdc.gov/women/lcod/2013/index.htm 3 www.choosemyplate.gov/vegetables-nutrients-health 2

Seat belts lower your risk of dying in a car crash by 45% and cut your risk of 1 serious injury by 50%. Women are more likely than men to talk on the phone while driving.2 You’re more than 2x as likely to crash (or have a near miss) when dialing a cell phone.3

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Smoking causes 80% of lung cancer deaths among women.4

Tips

• Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections.

Did you know? Risky behaviors can put you, your loved ones, and the people around you in danger. It’s up to you to take control!

Women are almost twice as likely as men to experience depression.1

• Potassium can help lower blood pressure.

Sources

Engage in Safe Behaviors

Learn more about National Women’s Health Week at womenshealth.gov/nwhw.

Sources

www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUH-DR-N2MentalDis-2014-1/Web/ NSDUH-DR-N2MentalDis-2014.htm 2 www.nccih.nih.gov/health/yoga/introduction.htm 1

Tips Start engaging in safe behaviors today to improve your health and lower your risk for injury and illness! Wear a helmet when you bike. Pull over if you need to use your phone. Call 1-800-784-8669 for help quitting smoking.

Schedule your well-woman visit A well-woman visit is a time to see your health care provider to: Discuss family history, family planning, and personal habits, such as alcohol and tobacco use Schedule necessary tests, such as screenings for sexually transmitted infections and more Set health goals, such as being active and maintaining a healthy weight •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Learn more about how to quit smoking at women.smokefree.gov. Get tips on distraction-free driving at distraction.gov. Learn more about National Women’s Health Week at womenshealth.gov/nwhw.

Sources 1 www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811387.pdf 2 www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/812197.pdf 3 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa1204142 4 www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/tobacco/statisticssnapshot

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Calendar Continued from 2 LITE-SIDE A senior’s class for those who desire a vigorous and fun-filled workout. Certified instructor Wendy Moore will demonstrate the latest techniques for health conscious adults. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. For more information, call the park at 803-663-7552. Free of charge. LINE DANCE Rock & Roll, Country & Beach Music Line dancing classes with instructor Cassie Barnhill are taught on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the cost is $5 per class. For more information, call the park at 803-663-7552. LUNCH BUNCH WALKERS Let Gregg Park help you with your exercise and fitness program. A healthier and well-conditioned you is just a few steps away. Sixteen walk times will earn you a free T-shirt and a healthier mind and body. Walking inside the gym or outside on our beautiful and serene ½ mile walking track. For more information, please call the park at 803-663-7552. KARATE Karate classes are taught by Brian Randall are are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Classes are for ages 5 and older with instruction in Tae Kwon Do and Kenpo. Cost is $15 per month. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING Blood Pressure Testing is offered at Gregg Park Civic Center. This service is free if charge, and is performed by certified nurse Jeanne Townes. This service is provided the first and third Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m. GYMNASTICS Gymnastic classes are now being held at Gregg Park Civic Center. Registration fee is $10 and cost of instruction is $30 per month. Instructor Rhonda Whitley will teachGymnastics for children ages 4 and older on Mondays from 6 to

7 p.m. For more information, call the park at 663-7552 UNLIMITED Exercise Classes per Month $10/Month for Pass holders, $15/ Month for Non-Pass holders • Cardio/Weight Class, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. A 30/30 Cardio and Weight Class consisting of a cardio workout and followed by light weights for toning and abdominal work. Instructor: Becky Geeting • Zumba, Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. Come check out the Zumba Party on Wednesday afternoons with instructor Becky Geeting. This class is for any level of participation and provides a non-intimidating opportunity for new exercisers. Come join the fun and enjoy group fitness with less impact. • Resistance Band Training. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 6:30 p.m It’s only 30 minutes. Short on the time but long on the results. Bring your mat, towel and water. We provide the bands. Instructor Joan Beam will demonstrate exercise with concentration on tightening and toning the core muscles. • Wrestling Lessons, wrestling classes are offered for ages 6&up on wednesday evenings from 6-7:00 p.M. Cost of class is $5.00 Per class. Instructor, glenn hendry will collect fees at each class from participants. For more information, please call the park at 663-7552. • Tennis Clinics, tennis clinics for ages 5 and up. Instruction will be given on saturdays from 9 a.M. -11:00 A.M. With gabrielle morgan as the instructor. Cost is $10 for members and an additional fee of $3.00 For non members. Please bring water bottle, racquet. Learn the basic rules of play, stroke instruction, drills and fun games.

Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Meeting time is noon. For more information call 803645-9720. Annual Chamber of Commerce

Banquet, Friday, April 21, 2017 at 6:30pm at Horse Creek Banquet Hall. For more information call 803-6459720.

Midland Valley Public Library 9 Hillside Rd, Langley

Operating hours are as follows: Mondays 1 to 6 p.m., Tuesdays 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays 1 to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 1 to 6 p.m. Phone: 803-593-7379

Megiddo Dream Station Megiddo Dream Station Work for Success Program begins Jan 30, 2017. Call 803-392-7044 or drop by 103 Canal St Graniteville to set up registration. Over 300 people have successfully returned to the workforce after completing our 8 week program.

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center Benefit Bank of SC: Benefit Bank Counselor assist individuals and families in completing several different agencies all at one time and all during one interview. Appointments available Monday & Friday 10am -12pm. Call Jackie Cobbs for an appointment 803617-9532. GED Classes: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 8:00pm. Classes are free. AA Group: Monday, Wednesday, & 2nd Saturday Basic Computer Class: Call Sr. Dorothy 803-507-7715 Volunteers are always needed. All we ask is that you consider donating an hour or two of your time a week, a month, any amount you can give to the following: Food Pantry: driver to pick-up the food (once a month), a person to unload the food truck (once a month), help restock shelves. Receptionist: Monday, Wednesday, or Friday or All three days, 10:00 am – 12:00pm Caseworker: Assessing the needs of the person seeking help

Tutor: Helping students with Reading, Math, English, and Social Studies. The Family and Marriage Coalition of Aiken, Inc. 1651 Banks Mill Road, Aiken, SC 29803, www.aikenfamco.com 803-640-4689 The Valley Alliance Valley Alliance meets at Langley Bible Church (formerly Langley Pentecostal Holiness Church). on the third Wednesday of each month from 11:30 until 12:30. For more information, contact Rosealind Morse at rosegoes@ aol.com.

Walgreens, Clearwater, SC Walgreens offers free blood pressure checks all day during pharmacy operating hours (9am - 9pm M-F, sa 9-6, and su 10-6). No appointment necessary. 1st Tuesday of every month is senior day which offers a 20% discount on regular priced merchandise. 2nd Wednesday of every month we offer free confidential HIV testing on site from 11am-2pm. To have your organizations events posted in the GVW Report Community Calendar, please email Anne Fulcher at ernieace2@yahoo. com or call at 803-979-4476

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da Vinci® is Here ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY Aiken Regional now uses the da Vinci® Si HD™ system to perform advanced minimally invasive robotic surgical procedures. The da Vinci surgical system is “robotic,” but your surgeon is very much in control. With da Vinci, patients experience smaller surgical incisions, which may result in: • Minimal scarring

• Less pain

• A faster recovery

• Less blood loss

• A shorter hospital stay

Minimally invasive, robotic technology from the da Vinci Si HD system allows surgeons to perform more complex procedures with greater precision, including: Gynecologic Surgeries - Hysterectomy

- Bilateral salpingectomy

- Bilateral oophorectomy

- Lysis of adhesions

- Sacralcolpoplexy

- Myomectomy

MARGOT WACKS, DO AIKEN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OB/GYN

- Cancer staging procedures

Urologic Surgeries - Radical prostatectomy (Prostate Removal) - Partial nephrectomy (Partial Kidney Removal) - Pyeloplasty (Urinary Blockage Removal) - Cystectomy (Bladder Removal) - Radical nephrectomy

DARREN J. MACK, MD AIKEN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION UROLOGY

To make an appointment with a physician to determine if you are a candidate for minimally invasive da Vinci robotic surgery, call Direct Doctors Plus® 800-882-7445.

Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if robotic surgery is right for you. Physicians are on the medical staff of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. 170132