Saturday, November 7, 2015
Vol. 1, No. 6
Time to give thanks by Anne Fulcher Every day, upon waking up and before going to sleep, I give thanks to my Maker for my many blessings. My wonderful family and friends who are near and dear to me, a job that allows me to work with a community that is close to my heart and for my health, these are just a few of the things I am thankful for: One never takes these things for granted because in the blink of an eye, life has a way of taking a wayward turn when we least expect it. Blessing should never be taken for granted. After all the GVW area has been through over the last ten years, there are still many blessings in this community. First and foremost there is the new fire station that has been built to serve and protect the residents. According to Fire Chief Phil Napier, the fire department was originally founded in February of 1972 with an annual fee of ten dollars a year per residence in the GVW area. The original building was 40 x 60 feet with 2 bays and a half bay. The new facility has approximately 8,000 square feet with four double bays, a complete kitchen and multiple offices. The old building will fit in the office portion of the new station. Napier has been the GVW fire chief since 1981 and has seen many changes in the area. He was there during that
train disaster ten years ago and has seen the towns struggle to come back but believes this community is truly blessed. It’s blessed to currently have three fire stations with future plans to expand to Vaucluse and to the Mt. Zion area extending to the county line. Even after forty-two years, the current annual fire fee is only forty dollars per residence. Chief Napier wants the residents to be
sure to understand that this fee will not increase due to the new fire station. The new facility was funded through tax dollars and is manned Monday through Friday and has forty-five volunteers many of whom are working as full time fire fighters throughout the CSRA. “I really appreciate the support the community has shown us through the years, it means the world to us,” said Napier.
Another person to give thanks for is Geni Gunter. Geni originally opened the Red Shed in 2012 as little produce stand on Ascauga Lake Road. That little stand turned into one of “THE” places to eat in Aiken County. The Shed fed thousands of people during the time of Gunter’s ownership but in 2014 Mrs. Gunter felt it was time to get out of the business due to health reasons. The Red Shed reopened under new ownership in October of 2014 but things just were not the same. It just was not the same without seeing Gunter’s sweet, smiling face every day making the customers feel like they were eating right at home. Things did not work out for the new owner and the Shed closed in July of 2015. Gunter was at a loss when she found herself, once again, the owner of the restaurant that she loved so dearly. She tried to sell it with another potential buyer that fell through, and much to the delight of everyone in the area, Geni reopened the Red Shed on October 14, 2015. While the menu is limited to sandwiches, a soup of the day, and Geni’s renowned sweets, the love that comes from that kitchen is obvious. Gunter is still trying to wrap her head around reopening the Shed but knows deep down that “her heart and soul is here.”
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November Community Calendar Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) • Coffee with Jojo, November 12, 6:00 p.m. at Smith Hazel Rec. Ctr., for more info or to make a reservation call 6460451 • Harvest Home Concert, November 15, 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church - Aiken, admission - nonperishable food item and a love offering taken up during intermission • Community Thank You Drop In, November 17, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at ACTS, for more info or to RSVP call 649.3800 • Eat at Chick-fil-A to benefit ACTS, November 19, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chick-fil-A, Aiken, pick up your beneficiary ticket at ACTS of Aiken (you must have this for ACTS to get the benefit of you eating there on this date* Senior Food Saturday, October 21, 7:00 a.m. at ACTS • ACTS Closed November 25th thru 27th; reopens Monday, November 30 Christ Central Graniteville • Health Eating for the Holidays. Monday, November 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. and Monday, December 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Two independent classes on how to cook and eat healthy during the holidays. Hosted by Chef Karen Temple. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call 803-393-4575 • Trinity Academy, at 6 Hickman St., is for ages 3 and 4 years. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please contact Anita Stokes, Director, to register, 803-507-4032. • After School Mentoring is held at Hope Center, 3 Hickman St. on Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each child (ages 5-12) is matched with a volunteer mentor for friendship and tutoring. You may contact Donna Paschal, Director, at 803-645-8397. Currently there is a waiting list. • Volunteers are needed for both programs. If you are interested in helping, please contact Donelle West, Volunteer Coordinator, at 803-270-6305. • The classes at both locations will begin Tuesday, Sept. 8, after Labor Day. Graniteville Brownfield Project Community Wellness/Fun Fair. Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Aiken County Family Y on Trolley Line Road. The event will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you or your organization would like to participate as a vendor, please contact Anne Fulcher at 803-979-4476 or email her at ernieace2@yahoo.com. Admission is free. Gregg Park Civic Center Gregg Park Youth Basketball-Registration- Ages: 5-13 (as
of 3/1/16) November 9-24 (Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) $40 /pass holder $50/non-pass holder 803-663-7552 www.greggparkonline.com. VRA Cheerleading Exhibition, Gregg Park Civic Center Saturday, November 7th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 803-6637552 www.greggparkonline.com “NEW” RBT ClASS New fall classes for RBT “resistance band training” will begin September 16th at Gregg Park Civic Center. Classes will be taught by certified instructor Joan Beam on Wednesdays 6:00-6:30 p.m. Classes are only 30 minutes long from 6:00-6:30 p.m. Instructions on how to tighten and strengthen the core muscles while also improving balance and mobility. “UNLIMITED” Exercise Classes per Month $10/Month for Pass holders, $15/Month for Non-Pass holders Monday and Wednesday Cardio/Weight Class 5:00-6:00 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 • 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 9:00-10:00 a.m. For more information, please call the park at 663-7552. FREE OF CHARGE! • LINE DANCE Rock&Roll, Country & Beach Music Line dancing classes with instructor Cassie Barnhill are taught on Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. bost is $5.00 per class. For more information call the park at 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 1/2 mile walking track. For more information, please call the park at 663-7552.
• GYMNASTICS Gymnastic classes are now being held at Gregg Park Civic Center. Registration fee is $10.00 and cost of instruction is $30.00 per month. Instructor Rhonda Whitley will teach Gymnastics for children ages 4 & up on Mondays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. For more information, please call the park at 663-7552
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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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Editor Anne Fulcher
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This Month’s Sponsors Aiken Regional Medical Center Bobby’s BBQ Minitor’s Market University of South Carolina Aiken
• KARATE Karate classes are taught by Brian Randall are are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Classes are for ages 5 and older with instruction in Tae Kwon Do and Kenpo. Cost is $15.00 per month. • “FREE” BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING Blood Pressure Testing is offered at Gregg Park Civic Center. This service is “Free of Charge” and is performed by certified nurse, Jeanne Townes. This service is provided the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Published by the Aiken Standard 326 Rutland Dr, Aiken, SC 29801
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Drop in 10:00AM - 2:00PM *Let’s work together to rebuild our community*
Vendors include the following: Aiken Regional Medical Center Aiken Technical College Rural Health Services, Inc. Midland Valley High School FFA Aiken County Family YMCA USC Aiken SC DHEC Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Hope Health GRACE Center
Speakers include the following:
10:00AM-2:00PM
*Dr. John Vena, Founding Chair, Dept. of Public Health Sciences, MUSC *Dr. Erik Svensen, Dept. of Public Health Sciences, MUSC *Dr. Kathy Clark, SC DHEC *Chairman Ronnie Young, Aiken Co. Council
COMMUNITY FAIR
Copies of the November GVW Report will be available!
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AIKEN COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 621 Trolley Line Road - Graniteville, SC
QUESTIONS? CONTACT Anne Fulcher Graniteville Community Coordinator, GBP 803-979-4476 ernieace2@yahoo.com
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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
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.
Mt. Salem Ministries; 803-646-3847 Outreach Mission Men’s Homeless Shelter Registration from 4-6pm Monday through Sunday 2121 Augusta Road, Gloverville, SC (Hwy 421) “His Table” Soup Kitchen, Monday through Friday “Free lunch” from 12-2pm 3850 Augusta Road, Bath, SC (Hwy 421) All are welcome!
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.
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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 Do you or your organization offer services to those in need? 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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I think all of the Red Shed fans are saying a prayer of Thanksgiving that Geni Gunter has saw fit to reopen her restaurant of love, I know I am. When one passes the Aiken County Family YMCA on Trolley Line Road in Graniteville, you may think a spaceship has landed. This new addition to the Y is a dome/bubble that was recently installed to cover the outdoor swimming pool. With the addition of a heater to that pool, the Family Y has been given the opportunity to offer year round swimming to the community of Family Y members. Water Zumba, lap swimming, and swim leagues will be available with this new cover and heated pool. When walking into the dome, it’s as if you are in another world. The air temperature and water temperature is a balmy eightyfive degrees making it feel like a nice day at the beach without seeing the sky. Family Y District Executive Director, James Thomas, says the indoor pool is one of the only ones of its type in the area and the bubble is the only one of its kind in the CSRA. Donations from local businesses made it possible to get this special purchase that offers the community Y members the luxury of swimming year round. A true blessing. These are just a few of the many blessings we have in the GVW area and no blessing is too small. From the new schools to new businesses coming into the area, it is time that we start seeing positive change in the community. God has a time and place for his blessings to occur and it seems that the GVW area has seen many new blessings and hope to see more to come.
• ZUMBA Tuesday 6:00-7:00 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 nonintimidating opportunity for new exercisers. Come join the fun and enjoy group fitness with less impact! • RESISTANCE BAND TRAINING Monday 6:15-6:45 p.m. Mondays from 6:15-6:45 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. These band exercises will increase your strength for everyday activities as well as your balance and mobility. This workout will definitely challenge your mind and your body! Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center Benefit Bank of SC: Benefit Bank Counselor assist individuals and families in completing several different applications (SNAP/Food Stamps, TANF/FI Medicaid/ CHIP, FAFSA, Prescription Assistance/ Rx Assistance, Lifeline Services, Federal and State Taxes, and Voters Registration), for 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. Classes are free. AA Group : Monday, Wednesday 8:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 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 or Wednesday or Friday (or Mon., Wed., & Friday), 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Caseworker: Assessing the needs of the person seeking help
Tutor: Helping students with reading, math, English and social studies. The Valley Alliance Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Langley Pentecostal Holiness Church, Rte. 1, Langley, SC 29834 This particular week is Hunger Attention Week. Our guest speaker for the November meeting will be Julie Ann Stanley, from Hungry No More, a project that feeds students in after school programs throughout the county. For more information, please contact Rosealind Morse at rosegoes@aol. com To have your organization’s events posted in the GVW Report Community Calendar, please email Anne Fulcher at ernieace2@yahoo.com or call at 803-9794476
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
BBQ BUFFET
CLOSED:you July for 5 - July 21 Business! Thank you
RE-OPEN: Wednesday, July 22
Open
Celebrating 30 Years!
Wednesday & Sunday 11am-3pm Thursday - Saturday 11am-9pm Horsecreek Banquet Hall & Private Rooms Available For Rent Catering Available
TAKEOUT AVAILABLE
1897 Jefferson Davis Highway, Warrenville 803.593.5900 • www.bobbysbbq.com
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Aiken County Recreation Center practicalwellnesswithty.com Zumba – dance fitness Pound – rock out workout with ripstix Piloxing – combination of Pilates, dance and boxing
Coupon Classes are back!
Giving Thanks: Programs and events at the Recreation Center would not be possible without the participation of the citizens!
T H A N K S
live.
– is for the trust the citizens have with us. – is for being healthy, this is a must. – is for Aiken County, the land in which we
– is for nature and beauty which Aiken County gives. – is for kindness, gentle words, thoughtful ideas. - is for smiles, the sunshine everyone needs!
Fitness with Ty
Fitness classes are held every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Classes are $5/class. Classes vary between Zumba, Pound and Piloxing. Who said exercising couldn’t be fun?! Visit our instructor’s website at www.
The Diva Couponista Class, taught by Aiesha Reynolds, offers a great interactive, learning session. Each participant will receive a folder with helpful tips, techniques and info, as well as a coupon holder. There will be a light snack, games and door prizes. $15/person. Please RSVP with the Rec Center (663-6142 or tcooks@ aikencountysc.gov) before class. November 7 at 12 noon.
Senior Trip – Saluda Shoals
Join us on a trip to Columbia, SC on Thursday, December 10 or 17! We will stop for a short dinner at Cracker Barrel, tour the Mast General Store, and drive through the Midlands largest light show at Saluda Shoals Park! $15/person…Laughs and Fun are free! Dinner will be Dutch. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP and pay by December 7. Bus will leave Aiken at 4:30 and Wagener at 5:15 pm.
Christmas Dance
Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Serenity Charity Club will host a Christmas Dance for Aiken County’s mature adults! Join us for food, fun, dancing and door prizes! December 11 from 6 to 8:30 pm. Free program!
Mini Christmas Camp
December 21-23. For ages 6-12. Camp will be held from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Arts & crafts, games, outdoor recreation, and more! Breakfast and snacks will be provided. Campers must bring their own lunch. $45/camper.
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Photo courtesy of the Aiken YMCA
Arial view of the new Dome that covers the Aiken YMCA pool making it year round user friendly Photo by Anne Fulcher
The new GVW Fire Station has four double bays in order to house all of the fire trucks.
Photo courtesy of the Aiken YMCA
The newly installed Dome that covers the heated Family YMCA on Trolley Line Road.
Photo courtesy of the Aiken YMCA
The newly installed Dome that covers the heated Family YMCA on Trolley Line Road.
Photo by Anne Fulcher
All bright and shiny in its new home.
Photo courtesy of the Aiken YMCA
The newly installed Dome that covers the heated Family YMCA on Trolley Line Road.
Photo by Anne Fulcher
One of the new pieces of furniture in the new GVW Fire Station.
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Photo by Anne Fulcher
The smiling face of Geni Gunter is back welcoming guests to the Red Shed on Ascauga Lake Road in Graniteville.
Photo by Anne Fulcher
It’s BACK! The Red Shed reopened its doors on October 14, 2015.
The delicious Buffalo Chicken Sandwich at the Red Shed.
Photo by Anne Fulcher
Photo by Anne Fulcher
Visible renovations of the historical Hickman Hall in Graniteville.
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I give thanks for the journey I am thankful for the many blessings and lessons learned while operating my healthy corner store in St. Louis, Missouri, for nearly 6 years. I will greatly miss the youth and community members on the block as deep bonds were formed within the neighborhood. However, now that I have returned home to Graniteville, the thought of making a difference where I grew up trumps all! I now envision working with area teens, business and community leaders from zip code 29829 to create and launch a youthspecific project that will take place within the boundaries of Ap. Nivens Street, Gregg Street, and Old Aiken Road. Our shared mission will be to build an inviting space for youth and community to call their own. Simply put, this will be a community and economic development project to take place in the heart of New Hope. My journey has come full circle…and I am again thankful! Shawn McKie founding director, JUICE Inc.
following programs: fitness/training, running camp, basketball league media and health literacy: teen round table discussion, youth workshops and lastly art programs to include visual arts, poetry writing, and performance.
Who we are:
Jumpstarting Urban Innovation with Critical thinking and Exercise (JUICE), Inc, is a public, nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization co-founded by Dr. Angie Colette-Beatty and Shawn McKie in St. Louis Missouri, December of 2008. Our Mission is to provide youth and community with culturally sensitive resources that empower them to lead holistically, healthier lives.
Save the date
JUICE will be hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament followed by an Old-School Players game at “The Center” (Aiken County Parks and Recreation Center on Jefferson Davis Highway in Graniteville) Saturday November 21 at 1pm. Come early to learn more and sign-up for the
This is an all call for youth and teens living in 29829, these programs are for you! DON’T MISS OUT! We are currently seeking volunteers and board members. For more information please call 803-6636412.
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It’s Not About the Food: 10 Things that Happen at the Family Dinner Table I’m ashamed to admit it, but it’s true. Recently, our family tried something new. We gathered together in our seldom-used dining room, dusted off the chairs, and ate dinner together. At first I thought it would end quickly. How long does it really take to eat spaghetti and meatballs? And even if it took a while, I figured it would be pretty quiet and tense. After all, how much would four teenage girls and two twenty-something guys have to say in front of their over-thehill parents? But I was surprised to see that our dinner lasted for hours. And that’s when I realized that it’s not about the food. Our family was craving something else: time. We learned what each person was dealing with during the day. We made up ridiculous scenarios of how to deal with difficult situations. We laughed. We helped each other see things in a different way. We learned patience. For those two hours, it was us against the world, and we won! Only 40 percent of American families eat together, and usually it’s only two or three times a week. But new research is showing the benefits can be amazing. A University of Michigan survey discovered that the amount of time children spent eating meals at home was the single biggest predictor of better academic achievement and fewer behavioral problems. In fact, mealtime was more influential than time spent in school, studying, attending religious services, or playing sports. Here are 10 things that happen as a result of families sharing meals together 5-7 times a week. Children are less likely to drink, smoke, do drugs, get pregnant, commit suicide, and develop eating disorders (or be overweight). They are also more likely to have larger vocabularies, better manners, healthier diets, and higher self-esteem.
Sharon Ricks lives in Tyrone, GA, and loves to write feature stories for community and faith-based publications in her spare time. She works full-time as the Acting Regional Health Administrator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services where she has primary responsibility for mobilizing leadership in science and prevention for a healthier region and nation. She has 30 years of federal experience
So drop everything, and let’s do dinner. Here are some tips. Make sure everyone joins in. If you’re a working mother, like me, lack of time and energy are probably your biggest obstacles to having a family dinner together. Here’s what I do. Every weekend I post a menu of dinners for the next week, buy the food, and assign a chef (one of the teenagers) for each meal; nothing fancy, just quick 30-minute meal ideas. The kids enjoy playing a part in making the magic happen, and when I arrive home at 6:00 pm, tired and hungry, dinner is
served, and I’m less grouchy. Get Everyone to the Table. Make sure everyone is invited to the table. They may be reluctant at first. They may drag their feet or pretend to be busy, but don’t be discouraged and don’t take no for an answer. The truth is, they like knowing that you want them there. And if they smell the food, they’ll come. Keep the conversation light. This isn’t the time to mention the bad grades that the math teacher just emailed to you or the schedule for the week. It’s time to talk about the interesting and amusing things that happened during the day. Save the schedules, reprimands and corrections for later. Now is the time to connect, encourage, and enjoy. Don’t stress about the meal. If you run out of meal ideas, let the kids help or just email your mother-in-law for ideas, like I did. Out-of-town grandmas love to feel included in daily family life. The menu doesn’t really doesn’t matter. Just base it on your budget for the week and keep it simple. The truth is: I can’t remember what we ate that first time. It really wasn’t about the food. It was just a great family meal together. And lastly, there’s a perk for working moms! You’ll notice immediately after dinner that you are free to retire peacefully to your room. The house will be much quieter than normal. Everyone will be calmer. They’ve been fed in more ways than one. And you’ll be able to take some much-needed time for yourself and to celebrate the fact that something as simple as a family dinner is making a real difference in your children’s lives. Bon appetite! For more family conversation and activity ideas, visit thefamilydinnerproject.org/ resources/faq.
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Bobby’s Bar-B-Q has been open for 30 years by Stephanie Turner Thirty years ago, the late Bobby Griffin Sr. and his wife Barbara opened Bobby’s Bar-B-Q in a small building on Richland Avenue. The restaurant has survived moving locations, burning down and changing owners, with Bobby Griffin Jr. and his wife Candy now running the business. When it comes to the overall service, “if we can do, we’ll do it,” Griffin said. For those wishing to dine in, there is the fully stocked buffet to peruse. The sides change daily. Items that can be found include chicken, hash, cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, banana pudding and the house speciality – barbecue. If you want a sandwich, the staff can whip up a barbecue, chicken or rib sandwich. Specials include a lunch special from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays to Fridays and the summer, $5.99, earlybird special from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Carry-out options include plated meals, side orders and meats. Regular menu prices range from around $1 to around $12. For those wanting to host an event with Bobby’s, the restaurant will cater on site and off site. On-site, guests can choose from one of the dining rooms in the main building or book the adjoining Horsecreek Banquet Hall. About 4,000 to 6,000 pounds of barbecue are sold during the Fourth of July holiday, according to Griffin. The homemade food is prepared with recipes passed down through Griffin’s family and with locally grown and made products.
Bit of history
A year after senior Bobby and Barbara opened the restaurant in their current location, it burned down. Bobby Griffin Jr. said the cause was never determined, adding that it was because of the community’s support his parents decided to rebuild and keep
Photo by Stephanie Turner
Bobby’s Bar-B-Q is a restaurant Bobby Griffin Jr and his wife Candy inherited from Bobby’s parents.
Photo by Stephanie Turner
Though Bobby Griffin Sr. has passed on, his wife and his presence are still at the restaurant, as shown here by the mural. their business going. The couple later added the Horse Creek Traditions Gifts and Antiques shop, which Bobby Jr. and Candy converted to the banquet hall in 2010. Bobby Griffin Sr. passed away in 2008, but his picture still hangs by the door’s entrance. Bobby’s Bar-B-Q, 1897 Jefferson Davis Highway, is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 803-5935900 or visit www.bobbysbbq.com or its Facebook page.
Photo by Stephanie Turner
Bobby Griffin Jr. and his wife, Candy, run Bobby’s Bar-B-Q, located at 1897 Jefferson Davis Highway.
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Minitor Market
Giving Thanks!! Since 1621, each year Americans have come together on the forth Thursday of November to celebrate Thanksgiving. The first one was to celebrate the first harvest meal by the pilgrims with the Native American in a new land. Present day families come together for a day of football, family and feasting, which is nothing like our forefathers envisioned. Many of the food’s we eat today stem from that first meal. Such as: Turkey, fish, Lobster, Squash, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato with berries, fruit’s and nuts are still part of our culture. Since that time, we’ve added Cranberry sauce, giblet gravy and dressing, mince meat pie, hot rolls and fruitcake, as a Thanksgiving staple. At Minitor Market, we give thanks for those who struggled and gave their lives so that we can celebrate the freedoms we have today.
Traditional Turkey and Stuffing (like my grandmother made) Ingredients 1 - 10-14 lb Turkey 1 - Hy-Top 12 oz package dry bread stuffing mix 5 cups of water or substitute Hy-Top or Swanson’s Chicken Broth in place of water to enhance the taste. 4 - stalks of Celery, chopped 1 - large onion, chopped 3-4 tablespoon dried sage ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning 2 tablespoon Lee’s 421 Seasoning (Mel’s addition) Directions 1. Prepare stuffing according to package directions, and set aside in a large bowl. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 3. Bring water/broth to boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the onion, celery, sage and poultry seasoning. Boil 10 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Stir into the prepared stuffing.
4. Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Loosely fill the body and neck cavities with the stuffing mixture. Rub turkey with Lee’s 421 Seasoning for that added flavor. 5. Place turkey in a large roasting pan and cook 3 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the thigh meat is 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and the stuffing is at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Psalm: 100:4 ‘Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and
praise his name.’ From our family to yours, we wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!! Minitor Market, We have the Meats You Love… At The Prices You Expect… From Faces You Know… YOU SAVE MONEY Check for Daily Specials on FaceBook ‘Minitor Market’ Minitor Market * Your Hometown Tradition 1161 Augusta Rd. Warrenville, SC 29851
Graniteville, Vaucluse, Warrenville
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A Season of Thanksgiving
Thankful For Volunteers Helping Meet the NEED
At Hope Center we have much to be thankful for! God is our Source and He is our Great-provider. Our hearts are overflowing with thanksgiving for all He has done in our midst. On November 9th we welcome two new leaders to our Preschool at Trinity Academy. This new class will meet on Mondays and Fridays from 8-noon. A new worship and outreach time begins on Wed. Nov 4 at 6:30 p.m. We encourage all youth in the area to check it out. Eating Healthy with Chef Karen Tempel will be held Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:00 p.m.. She will offer demonstrations and tips for making our holiday cooking more healthful. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes has begun on Thursday evenings 7-9 pm. A Free Thanksgiving Meal and Yard Sale that is usually held at the Fire Department will be at Hope Center this year on Nov. 26 from 11-1. For more information on any of these events, please call the Hope Center at 803-393-4575. God has generously supplied some new shrubbery through the giving hearts of His servants of First Presbyterian of Augusta. We welcome Greater Atlanta Christian School youth who will help plant these in early November and help with other chores around the facility. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalms 100:4-5.
Over the 75 years that this organization has been operating, OLVCC has seen many milestones. Each year, volunteers from local businesses, civic and social organizations, faith-based groups, and individuals in the community volunteer countless hours of service to OLVCC clients in Horse Creek Valley Area. Volunteers have played a significant role in each milestone by contributing time, skills, enthusiasm and passion in all they do. Volunteers have served in a variety of capacities in growing the Programs. They have served as Caseworkers, Receptionist, Bookkeepers, Grant Writers, Food Pantry Helpers, Food Truck Drivers GED Tutors, Benefits Counselor and Board Members. Businesses and individuals contribute hundreds of clothes, toys, and meals to needy families in the area each Christmas. The work of the programs has been greatly expanded through volunteer service into areas that would otherwise, not be considered because of limited resources. OLVCC is grateful for all that volunteers do to look forward to continued growth and in the coming years. Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center would like to thank all the Volunteers, Donors and Grantors for their time, donation, and commitment toward helping respond to the unmet need of the individu-
als and families in the Horse Creek Valley Area through our emergency assistance program, food pantry and other services. You are an example to us of a true servant spirit, esteeming other more than yourself, and putting Kingdom priorities ahead of your own.”
Purpose
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center is a rural multipurpose community center established to
minister to the needs of the poor in Horse Creek Valley, in Aiken County, South Carolina. The Center is a Catholic diocesan ministry currently facilitated by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center mission is to identify and respond to the unmet needs of the community in the Horse Creek Valley Area of Aiken County, South Carolina in the name of Jesus Christ. Volunteers are a vital part in meeting the unmet needs in Horse Creek Valley. We are always in need of Volunteers as pantry helpers, drivers, tutors for GED program receptionist, and intake workers. Please contact Sister Catherine Marie Lowe at 803-292-4409 or Deondra Roper at 803-857-6053, if your interest in giving your time for an hour or two.
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Graniteville, Vaucluse, Warrenville
Women’s Services At Aiken Regional, We Know Women
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is proud to offer the women of our community quality healthcare options to meet their needs across the lifespan.
WOMEN’S LIFECARE CENTER
PEDIATRIC SERVICES
• Maternity services (Labor and delivery, Level II nursery and postpartum rooms)
• Inpatient nursery care
• Post-op gynecological services
• Palmetto Pediatric Center • Pediatric and adolescent weight-loss management
• Dedicated surgical suite • Full-time lactation consultant
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– WOMEN ENLIGHTENED
THE WOMEN’S BREAST HEALTH & IMAGING CENTER (all-female staff!)
FOR BETTER HEALTH
• Digital mammography
• Free, women-only health and wellness program
• Breast MRI
• Care navigation
• Stereotactic breast biopsy
• Women-specific educational programs and event
• Pre-op breast localization
• Taste of Wellness healthy tips and recipes on aikenregional.com
• CT
• Ultrasound
• LIV® breast self-exam aid with membership … and more.
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• X-ray • Cancer Institute of Carolina Breast Health Program • Breast Health Nurse Navigator
Visit aikenregional.com/ to fill out a membership application. To learn more about Women’s Services, visit aikenregional.com
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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. 151892