Saturday, October 3, 2015
Vol. 1, No. 45
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Anne Fulcher When we talk about health and wellness, we can talk about these two things in many ways. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I wanted to reflect on the many aspects of health and wellness that touch each and every one of us on a daily basis. I am sure each of us has known someone who has been affected by breast cancer. On September 14, 2015, my dear friend and classmate, Yvonne, received that diagnosis. I had known for several weeks that she was just not her chipper self. If I asked her one time, I asked her one hundred times what was wrong. Having been in OB/Gyn Healthcare for over thirty years, I have a keen sense of when something is off kilter. She chose not to enlighten me of her dilemma until midnight prior to her surgery the next morning. Of course I fussed at her a little for not sharing her burden with me but I was glad she finally decided to confide in me. That evil breast cancer diagnosis is terrifying to all involved but what with all of the new treatments today, it is not an end-all diagnosis. It seems as if you are hearing of poor health diagnoses all the time. Pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer, prostate cancer and the list goes on and on. Can we choose healthier life styles that will help us avoid these dreadful threats to our livelihood? I believe we can. It begins with healthy eating, moderate exercise, no smoking, no illegal drugs, alcohol in moderation, and these are just the basics. But do not forget to factor in mental and emotional health. Many people lost their jobs after the Graniteville train disaster of January 2005. A large portion of these employees had worked at the mills all
of their lives along with many of their family members and neighbors. They were without an income, many without an education, not allowing them to find quality jobs, no health insurance and the list of have nots just kept increasing to the people of the community. It is easy to see how a loss of wages can progress to depression, to anger management issues, to drug use and the cycle just gets darker and darker. We are blessed to have many resources in Aiken County that are available to us. We have Rural Health Services, Inc. who see patients with and without insurance. People with no insurance are seen on a sliding fee scale based on household income. Rural
Health Services, Inc. has 3 sites, one in downtown Aiken, one in Clearwater and one on the Southside in New Ellenton. They offer many types of medical and behavioral health services to include dentistry, OB/ Gyn care, adult medicine and soon will have a Teen Health clinic. We also are blessed to have the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center on Greg Highway in Aiken. Let’s not forget Aiken Regional Medical Center, providing medical and mental health services to the people of Aiken County. If you feel depressed or have thoughts of suicide, please know that there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for help. These facilities have trained professionals and are only concerned with your well-being. For your physical wellbeing, we have Greg Park Civic Center, Aiken County Family Y, and the Aiken County Parks and Recreation center in the GVW area. There is no reason why you cannot make an effort to get in better physical shape. When a person makes up his/her mind to take control of their health, every aspect of their life begins to get better. The smell of fresh air, working in a community garden or exercising with a group of friends as your support system tends to clear the mind and give one a clearer vision of life. All you have to do is make up your mind to make a difference in your life. My friend, Yvonne, will begin Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy very soon. I and all of her family and friends will be by her side until we get that clean bill of health and that will happen. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I dedicate this edition to you my friend, I’ve got your back and will be there regardless of time or place. You got this girl, I love you!
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Graniteville, Vaucluse, Warrenville
Aiken County Recreation Center Thoroughbred Senior Games 2015
Participating in a balanced fitness program contributes to well being at every age, but it’s vital for seniors. Exercise helps control blood pressure, body weight, and cholesterol levels. It reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Exercise also strengthens muscles and bones. Not only is exercise just good for your body, it is also good for your mood, mind and memory! What better way to get our mature population moving than with Thoroughbred Senior Games 2015?! This event is sponsored by Aiken County PRT, North Augusta Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services, and City of Aiken PRT. Open to men and women, age 50 and up! This year’s games will be held, October 9 – 15. Track & Field, Bowling, 3 on 3 Basketball, Foul Shooting, Pickleball, Tennis, Football Throw, Corn Hole, and Horseshoes will be offered. The $20 registration fee includes all events, a Senior Games hat, and Awards Banquet or you can register for individual events for $5 each. Applications are available at Aiken County Recreation Center, Odell Weeks, and Riverview Park or they can be emailed to you. “The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes” – Frank Lloyd Wright
Spooktacular!
Our annual Spooktacular event will be held Friday, October 23 from 6-9 pm. There will be games, face painting, a costume contest, and lots of FUN! The Halloween carnival for ages 12 and under will run from 6 to 7. The haunted trail will open shortly thereafter, at dusk. Chips and drinks will be available for purchase. We are desperately searching for sponsors and volunteers!
Senior Trip to Oconee County!
Health and wellness also encompasses keeping your mood, mind and spirit healthy! Join us on a day trip to Oconee County, SC. Thursday, October 8… just in time to see the fall leaves changing! We will visit Oconee County Heritage General Store, Oconee County Museum, Duke World of Energy, the Lumney House, and have lunch at The Lighthouse. $35/person (lunch not included). Please RSVP ASAP!
Christmas Assistance Applications
Aiken County PRT and Serenity Charity Club, Inc will be accepting Christmas Assistance Applications on October 22, 27, and 29 from 6 to 7:30 pm, at the Recreation Center. Applicants must bring: • Current ID for all adults in the household – driver’s license, social security cards • Proof of dependents in the home – birth certificates and social security cards • Current bills – could be rent, mortgage, water, gas, electric, phone, cable • Proof of income – check stubs, child support statements, SSI You must have these documents at the times allotted and when you turn your application in.
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. practicalwellnesswithty.com Zumba – dance fitness Pound – rock out workout with ripstix Piloxing – combination of Pilates, dance and boxing
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
GVW Report Editor Anne Fulcher
Layout/Design Lauren A. Haley
This Month’s Sponsors Aiken Regional Medical Center Aiken Technical College
Coupon Classes are back!
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.
Published by the Aiken Standard 326 Rutland Dr, Aiken, SC 29801
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October Community Calendar Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) • Coffee with Jojo, October 8, 6:00 p.m. at Smith Hazel Rec. Ctr., for more info or to make a reservation call 646-0451 • Senior Food Saturday, October 10, 7:00 a.m. at ACTS • Coffee with Jojo, October 22, 6:00 p.m. at Smith Hazel Rec. Ctr., for more info or to make a reservation call 646-0451 • Coffee with Jojo, November 12, 6:00 p.m. at Smith Hazel Rec. Ctr., for more info or to make a reservation call 646-0451 • Harvest Home Concert, November 15, 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church - Aiken, admission - non-perishable 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 6493800 • 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 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. Her number is 803 5074032. 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 6458397. 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 The October project meeting will be held on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the GRACE Study Center at 50 Canal Street, Graniteville, 29829. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Anne Fulcher at
803-979-4476 or email her at ernieace2@ yahoo.com. Community Wellness/Fun Fair. Saturday, November 7, 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 FALL YARD SALE Gregg Park’s Annual “Parking Lot” Sale!! Whether selling or buying, Gregg Park’s Annual Yard Sale is a must this fall. Clean out the closets and attics and let us do the advertising for you! Must be pre-registered by Thursday, Oct. 1st, before 6:00 p.m. Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, October 3 from 7:00 a.m. – 12 Noon *(Rain date is October 10). Cost is $5.00 per table (limit 2 per person) pay day of sale. To register call the park at 663-7552. The Shepeard Community Blood Center’s Mobile Unit will visit Gregg Park on Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please SHARE your blood and help SAVE LIVES! Did you know? That one pint of blood can save up to three lives! To sign up, please call the park at 663-7552. Walk-ins Welcome. “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. Halloween Costume Contest and Haunted Hayrides Come “scarify” with us this halloween with our costume contest on thurs., Oct. 22Nd for children ages 9and under. Registration is from 6:00-6:30 p.m. With the contest beginning at 6:30 p.m. Then... If you dare… Our haunted hayrides will begin shortly after the kiddies have shown us their costumes. Our own swamp mistress can be seen on this night walking aimlessly through the park looking for her next victim!!!! **Two hayrides will accommodate all of
our visitors... One for the ghosts and goblin seekers and another for the “younger” kiddies** door prizes/refreshments/goody bags. “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. • KARATE Karate classes are taught by Brian Randall are are held on Tuesday nights from 6:308:00 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. • 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/ • 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! Megiddo Dream Station Megiddo Dream Station October classes at Graniteville will be: Oct 12-Dec 3, Mon-Thurs (except Thanksgiving). For more information call 803-392-7044 or email donald@ megiddodream Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center 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. Intake Worker: Assessing the needs of the person seeking help Tutor: Helping students with reading, math, English and social studies. To have your organizations events posted in the GVW Report Community Calendar, please email Anne Fulcher at ernieace2@yahoo.com or call at 803-9794476
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Hope for the Hungry & Homeless In 2006 the Mt. Salem Outreach Mission opened its doors to the community of Gloverville, S.C. The Rev. Rob Lane is the founder and Director of the Ministry. The Ministry provides food, clothing and shelter to the homeless and provides a soup kitchen for the needy and poor in the community. As with all ministries, we need financial support to continue operating this important community service. Our ministry receives no government funding or surplus foods. We trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to supply all of our needs through His people. Our staff receives no salary from the ministry. Our support comes from two sources: Church partners and pledge partners. These supporting churches contribute $25 or more per month as part of their mission budget. Our pledge partners give $100 or more per year. Our goal is to have 200 church partners and 1,000 pledge partners yearly. If you and your church would like to get involved with Mt. Salem, please contact us. Email: servingmt.salem@yahoo.com or call 803-634-7526.
Enriching Communities Through: Men’s Shelters Community Soup Kitchens
Significant Results Achieved: Men receiving independence Food & Clothing Ministry to those in need Developing relationships within the community Partnering with churches from outside the community
Community Ministries: Men’s Overnight Shelter Gloverville, SC His Table Soup Kitchen Bath, SC
From the Director’s Hands Thankful and amazed is how I stand at the Love of God that is shining forth from Mt. Salem! Every week Mt. Salem goes to work across Aiken County. People come from across the State and many other area’s seeking our services. This in and of itself is amazing! I want to take a moment and share with you the efforts of the Ministry as a whole in the community. Monday – Sunday there is always something going on because of the efforts of Mt. Salem. Our men’s shelter in Gloverville is open every night helping the homeless in need of shelter. Also our soup kitchen in Bath is open during the week feeding the hungry at the” HIS TABLE” soup kitchen. Many volunteers from different Churches throughout the area help serve those in need of a hot meal. Our Distribution warehouse is open every week. The desire of Mt. Salem to spread the Gospel with the
community still amazes me! Enclosed is information about the ministry. We have been serving the Aiken county community for the last twelve years. We are a non-profit 501c3 Christian ministry and we do not charge for the services we offer to the needy and poor. Our staff is all volunteers and we do not have a payroll. The ministry is supported by individuals, local churches and Christian businesses. We would love for your church family to be part of the vision God is doing in the county. Sincerely Yours, Rev. Rob Lane
Below is a list of some of our church partners. Clearwater First Baptist Church, Cedar Creek Church, Gloverville First Baptist Church, Langley Pentacostal Holiness Church.
Distribution Center Langley, SC
Funding Sources: Pledge Partners
80% Church Partners
20%
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‘Eyes to See, Ears to Hear’ CNA Training and Eye Clinic at Christ Central, Hope Center, Graniteville by Matthew H. Thomason
and all glory to Jesus! Amen.
CNA TrainingHear ye, Hear yeears to hear and eyes to see! Christ Central, Hope Center; Aye- Graniteville is the place to be!
The Eye ClinicYea, with ears to hear and eyes to see; meet with thy vision made bright through the glass spectacles ye needOh, Hope will assist to discover thy sight
Mark ye, thine calendar, in the year of our LordTwo Thousand and Sixteen upon the very day, Monday, and January fourth. South Carolina, state Certified Nursing Assistant training, Oh, t’will be observedand of the scholarships gaining and few seats remaining; Oh, have ye not yet heard?! Call out upon thy contraption of contemporary device, that thy cell phone of distraction, receive all greater adviceAye; contact, upon that blustery day of winter, the volunteers awaiting, in the warmth of Hope Center. The number to impress upon, that ye may gloriously thrive; are the numbers eight-zero-three, three-nine-three, four-five-seven and five! Oh, call now; call now- all eager volunteers await- thy treasured voice and thine lifted eyesupon His spirited strideAye, His heavenly gait; Thy foundation sure, here through Hope found The Way; Oh, mark ye the brightest path and where t’would please us; the trade unto state-certified C.N.A.
All ye devoid of insurance, upon our halls, do descend; that ye may receive all viable need and that thine eyes heal and mend unto the glorious light that no man comprehendsAye, the minimal fee- twenty five and no other cent; t’will sculpt, grind and provide all frame, case and glass lens. If ye have not twenty and five dollars that ye may receive optical prescription, Oh, that thou would loosen thy constricted collar and share but two hours of thy time in volunteerism. Yea, tis truly more blessed to give than receiveOh, here our call; all ye Doctors of Optometryfor our blessed Hope calls that our beloved Graniteville have no need! Again, the number is three-nine-three, four-five-seven and fivethe prefix, eight-zero and three; (Oh, Great Savior, alive!) Those who have an ear; may they hearthose who need eyes; may they seeJesus is Lord of Lords, Prince of Peace, Eternal God, King of Kings!
Healthy Eating with Chef Karen The heat of the summer and swimsuit season are finally behind us. Just around the corner are what I like to call the ‘food holidays’. The season starts with the candy at Halloween and ends with a candy filled Easter basket. Throw in a turkey with all the trimmings, Christmas cookies and maybe even a birthday or two and you could have lot of unwanted pounds to deal with by next Spring. If you do this year after year without getting back to your starting weight, you could soon be dealing with bad knees, diabetes or heart problems. It takes a combination of healthy eating and exercise to win the struggle and maintain a desired weight. When you feel better about the food you are eating everyday, it is easier to resist the temptation to overindulge in unhealthy choices when each holiday rolls around. Adding in some exercise makes it is easier to find the willpower to resist the urge to eat those unhealthy foods because indulging would be giving back all of your hard work with each mouthful eaten. Making little changes to your everyday diet can have a big impact over the course of a month or a year. If you consider that one 12 oz serving of sweet tea contains at least 60 calories (depending upon how sweet it is, it may be much higher!), it’s easy to see how the calories can add unwanted pounds. If you drink two glasses of sweet tea per day, you’ll consume
enough calories to add one pound a month. It takes less than one can of Coke to add the same pound. At the end of the year you could easily be carrying the equivalent of two or three bags of flour around with you, just from drinking sweet tea or Coke! The equivalent amount of water (or unsweetened tea) has zero calories. If you want to learn some easy ways to make subtle changes to your diet, I invite you to join me for a cooking demonstration on November 16 at the Hope Center. The details are below. Comfort Foods: All the Comfort without all the Calories Monday, November 16 at 6 p.m. Cost: Free but a reservation is required due to limited seating Hope Center, 3 Hickman Street, Graniteville Reservations may be made by calling 803-393-4575 Learn some easy tips and tricks for making your favorite foods healthier and watch me prepare a couple of healthy and easy comfort foods. Karen Tempel, an aspiring chef since she could reach the countertops, has been delighting friends and family with tempting treats for most of her life. She is the owner of Everyday Gourmet, a custom caterer in the Aiken area. Visit her website at www. LetKarenCook.com or email her at Karen@LetKarenCook.com.
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Aiken County Public Schools Adult Education Freedman Family Literacy Parenting Program
Adult Education is held locally at Byrd Learning Center, 1 Willis Circle, Graniteville in the mornings (Monday through Thursday) and evenings (Mondays and Tuesdays). Classes are available for High School Diploma completion, GED Preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literacy and Adult Basic Education, and WorkKeys. Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Gloverville also offers GED and WorkKeys classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All Adult Education Programs are free to students. The GED program prepares students to take and pass the official GED test in math,
English, social studies and science. ESL classes provide students the opportunity to learn English, as well as help with understanding American culture and citizenship. WorkKeys prepares students to take the WorkKeys test to obtain a National Career Readiness Certificate. Freedman Family Literacy Parenting Program, 225 Aiken Road, Graniteville, is available to provide quality early child care (ages 0 – 3 years) to adult education students, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The child care center is licensed by the South Carolina Department of Social Ser-
PATCHWORK FOR FAMILY PARTICIPATE IN ARTWEEK This year we will make a quilt in Childwatch for art week. The children will learn some basic needlepoint with burlap and yarn. Come out one day or come out all five and learn and decorate a panel for the family.
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vices and incorporates Creative Curriculum. Parenting activities are provided for adult education students. All components of the Freedman Family Literacy Program are free to qualifying Adult Education students. Diploma Completion, ESL and WorkKeys classes are available for registration at any time through Open Enrollment. Registration Dates for MORNING GED Classes at Byrd Learning Center: September 30 – October 1, 2015 November 9 – November 10, 2015 January 4 – January 7, 2016 February 9 – February 10, 2016
April 18 – April 19, 2016 Registration Dates for EVENING GED Classes at Byrd Learning Center: October 19 – October 20, 2015 January 4 – January 5, 2015 March 7 – March 8, 2015 Registration for Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church: Open Enrollment, register at any time. Additional locations for FREE Adult Education are available in other areas. For more information, please call Adult Education 803-641-2476 or Freedman Family Literacy Parenting Program 803-663-4204.
BUILD CONFIDENCE SPLASH BY SPLASH Swim Lessons For All Ages AIKEN COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
Kids build confidence when they learn something new. Preschool swim lessons focus on water adjustment, basic swim skills and pool safety. Youth Swim Lessons build on stroke development, rescue, character growth, personal safety, water sports and games. Registration: Is now open and will Close the Friday before the lessons begin. Session Dates: October 6th-29 November 3– December3rd (No lessons 11/24 & 11/26) December happy Holidays January 5th-28 Swimming Lessons are twice a week for four week. The time of the lesson is based on age.
Art Week Come learn a new craft or start a new hobby
Skill Level
Age
Evening Lesson
Price
Pike Ray
Eel Starfish
3-5 years
6:00-6:45pm
$55-$85
Polliwog Minnow
Guppy Fish
6-12 years
7:00-7:45pm
$55-$85
Ages: all ages Cost : your willingness to try something new
Parent/Child
6mo-3yrs
5:15-5:45pm
$50-$80
Adult
13years and up
5:00-5:45pm
$55-$85
When: During Childwatch hours Time: 8am-12pm or 4pm-8pm
AIKEN COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 621 Trolley Line Road, Graniteville, SC 29829 803 349 8080
CONTACT: Ricky Duncan 803-349-8086 rduncan@thefamilyy.org
621 Trolley Line Rd. Graniteville SC 29829 www.thefamilyy.org
803-349-8080
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Toyian R. Williams Legacy scholarship foundation
“Turning a Tragedy into a Triumph”
878 Rosel Drive North Augusta, SC 29841 | www.trwlegacy.com | Haley Mitchell 704.451.3929 TRW LEGACY FOUNDATION TO HOLD CHARITY 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN Proceeds from the 1st TRW InspiRun will fund college scholarships for local athletes.
North Augusta – After 33-yearold Toyian Williams drowned in the Savannah River last year, his parents were determined to keep his legacy alive. The former North Augusta High basketball standout had touched so many through sports that it seemed only fitting to use that same avenue to turn
tragedy into a triumph. In June, the Williams and a few friends put on a charity exhibition game between some of Toyian’s former high school teammates and some of his former teammates at Savannah State University, raising enough money to award two $500 scholarships. This month, the group will use another of Toyian’s passions – running – to fund additional scholarships. The First TRW InspiRun 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will take place on September 26, 2015 at North Augusta’s scenic Greeneway. Check-in at Riverview Park Activities Center opens at 7:30am, the event begins at 9a. Registration is $25 and includes an event t-shirt and light refreshments. Discounted rates are available for children, senior citizens and groups. For more information or to register, visit www.trwlegacy.com or become a fan of the TRW Legacy page on Facebook.
Founded in 2015, the TRW Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization that awards scholarships to young men who embody the character of Toyian R. Williams, a former North Augusta
High School and Savannah State University basketball player whose life was tragically cut short in 2014. Through its philanthropic efforts, the TRW Legacy Foundation is turning a tragedy into a triumph.
SWIMMING TOGETHER BARRACUDAS SWIM TEAM We teach our athletes the fundamental skills and techniques of swimming while also promoting our four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
SESSIONS
I. August 31 —September 30 II. October 2 - 30 III. Nov 2 - Dec 4
IV. January 4 - 29 V. February 1 - 21
DAYS
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (6pm - 7pm (11&under)) (7pm —8pm (11&older))
AGE
5 - 18 year olds are welcome to try out
REGISTER
Register at Aiken Family Y or online
FEE
Members $55; Non-member $85 each session (meet fees are additional)
ADDITIONAL INFO
We will have optional swim meets during the season. Swim for competition, or swim for FUN!
CONTACT
For more information contact the Aiken Family Y aquatics at 803-349-8086
AIKEN COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 621 Trolley Line Road Graniteville, SC 29829 www.thefamilyy.org 803-349-8080
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GRACE unplugged- what is the Graniteville Recovery and Chlorine Epidemiology (GRACE) health study and what have they found? By Erik R. Svendsen On the morning of August 12, 2015 we were reminded again about the hazards of chlorine gas. That morning a 55-gallon drum filled with chlorine was ruptured at a steel recycling plant in Spokane, Washington. By contrast, the 2005 Graniteville chlorine disaster had 60 tons of chlorine released and remains the largest chlorine gas disaster in US history. Although the Spokane accident was much smaller than the Graniteville chlorine accident, still, 8 people were critically injured and many people were evacuated. The Spokane incident was another reminder of how dangerous chlorine gas really is. Chlorine was the first chemical weapon ever used in modern warfare, and has been used as such in both Syria and Iraq over the past several years. Therefore, since the Graniteville chlorine disaster more and more people have suffered the harmful health effects of exposure to chlorine gas. But together we may be able to change that. Graniteville can still have a positive legacy. That is what the GRACE study is all about (GRACE is from the words Graniteville Recovery And Chlorine Epidemiology). Our modern world is filled with chemicals. Each year hundreds of new
chemicals are developed. But the production of new chemicals has long out-paced our ability to understand all of their toxic health effects in people. Therefore, we now know very little about the long-term health effects of exposure to many chemicals in our world today, including chlorine gas. Yes, we know how dangerous chlorine gas is immediately after exposure. But we know almost nothing about the lingering health effects of exposure to chlorine gas. The GRACE study wants to change that. Epidemiology, which is the study of epidemics and disease patterns, is a science which can do that. In this brief article I will open up the doors to our GRACE study to share with you some of what we have been learning about the health effects of exposure to chlorine from within the Graniteville region and what we hope to do with this new information. The GRACE Study team is a consortium of university and community researchers who have been studying the long-term lung health effects of the Graniteville chlorine disaster. Our ultimate goal has always been to help the health of the Graniteville community fully recover from the chlorine gas disaster. The GRACE team was formed soon after the disaster, and partnered with the affected communities and the South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to initially track the health of the affected populations for the first few years. From this early public health work; and with generous support from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and DHEC staff, volunteers, and funding; we were able to provide detailed health screenings to over 320 community members over the first 3 years, develop a registry of over 1,300 affected people which is similar to the 9-11 World Trade Center registry, and develop other databases which have helped us to assess how the health of the local populations are changing over time. From that early public health work we found that many people were still sick and needing medical care even a few years after the chlorine spill. For example, we looked at the lung health screening information collected from over 1,800 workers at Avondale Mills up until they closed in 2006. We found in 2005 that the millworkers had a reduction in airflow through their lungs that was more than 3 times what you would expect just from becoming a year older. In other words, we found that their lungs had aged much more rapidly than before the disaster. This effect was reduced a little bit in 2006, but did not
get back to the normal rate of change which was seen before the disaster. These data were limited to only those millworkers who were healthy enough to return to work after the chlorine disaster. So the real effects on the millworkers were probably worse. We also looked at the early public health screening information. Many people outside of Graniteville have complained that the people from Graniteville are just over-reporting their lung health problems and that there really are no lung health problems in the chlorine exposed people. The early public health screening information found the opposite, that there were many people who were still sick who did not even know it. Of the people who were screened positive for having poor lung function, only 29 percent reported any lung health symptoms. Therefore, we have expanded our lung health screenings program, and our GRACE team continues to provide free lung health screenings at health fairs and other community events throughout the year. Another complaint from people outside of Graniteville has been that many people were really not exposed at all, and that many people are just telling stories to get money from the railroad. Our computer modeling research does not support such a negative
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statement. Rather, we know who likely has been exposed and who has not. Even more, we know approximately how much chlorine people were exposed to and for how long they were exposed. A few research groups have already done an excellent job to model the Graniteville chlorine spill with computers. But they have not been able to completely validate their models with chlorine exposure indicator information, like rust on metal objects within the community. We have been collaborating with the Department of Homeland Security to do additional research which will build the most accurate computer model possible for the Graniteville chlorine spill event. We have published our current computer model already in the scientific literature, and have a poster of it displayed in our GRACE study clinic. Our goal is to use the final validated model to estimate how much chlorine each person was exposed to for each minute during the four hours after the chlorine release. We have already done such calculations with our current model for all of the people within our current database. Because we have such good exposure information we can make very precise calculations of the health effects from chlorine exposure. Although we have not fully validated our computer model of the chlorine release yet, we have done some preliminary studies with the modeling information which have been very instructive. We have been very busy for the past 10 years, and have always put helping people
ahead of publishing our research findings. Therefore, we have not fully published the modeled chlorine exposure and health effects findings within the scientific literature. But those findings clearly demonstrate the effects of chlorine exposure on lung health. First, we found that for each 10 fold increase in chlorine exposure there was a medically significant reduction in the amount of oxygen that people had in their blood when they arrived at the emergency room. Basically that meant that people were suffocating chemically because they could not get enough oxygen in their bodies. Secondly, we found that people who were exposed to the highest category of chlorine exposure, as defined by the US EPA, exhaled 30% less air than the other people who received our public health screening after we adjust for other factors which could affect their lung health. We have seen clear exposure and adverse health relationships in the information which we collected. In addition to the information which we can collect ourselves, we can learn a lot about the patterns of health problems within communities by looking at changes within the number of hospital admissions over time. Using information about the number of discharges from regional hospitals, we were able to find out that there was a sudden increase, or ‘surge’, in the number of people needing lung health care after the chlorine spill. This increase did not drop back to normal months or even a few years later. Actually, the number of people from
Graniteville, Warrenville, and Vaucluse who were being discharged from regional emergency rooms after receiving treatment for lung health problems doubled between 2005 and 2008. People who do not have a personal doctor often go to the emergency room if they become very sick because they do not have anywhere else to go to get the medical care that they need. It was then clear to us that we needed to do more to assess the health of the populations affected by the chlorine spill and to find creative ways to help improve their health and to improve their medical care. At that point the GRACE team transitioned away from public health services funding into scientific research grant funding with the start of the GRACE study in late 2010. This became possible because of a grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). A second grant from the same NIEHS was received by GRACE study partners Drs. Lucy Annang-Ingram and Sacoby Wilson. That second grant gave rise to the RiSE study, which assessed the health of the community from the population level rather than the individual level which the GRACE study is now doing. Some additional equipment funding was later received in 2012 from the Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats program in the National Institutes of Health. Collectively these funds have helped to support the GRACE study clinic, equipment, supplies, community partners, and staff at our Masonic Lodge Shopping Center location since 2011. Over the years additional funds and/or support have been provided by our partner institutions to assist with our research, outreach, and tracking work (Medical University of South Carolina, University of South Carolina, Medical College of Georgia, University of Georgia, and University of South Carolina Aiken, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Maryland, University of Memphis, and Tulane University). We now have a very detailed lung function laboratory at the GRACE study clinic. This has allowed us to test the health of people’s lungs in ways that we had not been able to do previously. If a doctor were to prescribe all of the lung health testing that we now provide in the GRACE clinic it would cost $2,000 to $2,500. We are providing all of these tests and their clinical interpretation by our MUSC pulmonary medicine doctor to our study participants now for free at our GRACE study clinic in the Graniteville Masonic Lodge Shopping Center.
Each participant can give these lung health testing results to their doctor to help guide their medical treatment recommendations. Right now these lung health tests at the GRACE clinic are only available to former Graniteville millworkers. That is because we are linking this new information which we are collecting with the information that was collected by the mill while they worked there before the chlorine disaster. That allows us to check for any lung health changes after the chlorine exposure. Unfortunately, we do not have lung health information on the rest of the community from before the chlorine disaster. So we cannot provide this kind of thorough lung health testing to the rest of the community yet. But we are still trying to find additional funds which would allow us to provide such lung health testing for the rest of the community. Until we receive such funding, we are limited to providing only simply lung health screenings to the rest of the community rather than the more detailed full lung health testing. People who are interested in our study can call the GRACE study center to learn more about it and to see if they are eligible for the study. Our local study phone number is 803-663-5004. We have brief commercials and instructional videos explaining our study on YouTube, and we have a study website, also: www. gracestudycenter.com . Although the GRACE study is still not over, we have been finding some very interesting results so far. One of the new lung health tests which we are giving in the GRACE study blows air into people lungs and then measures how they exhale it back instead of the normal way of having people blow out hard to measure their lung health. This test works better than normal exhaling lung health tests for people who are sick, old and young. With this lung health test we found that exposed people were greater than 5 times more likely to have a certain type of airflow resistance which suggests that they may have some problems in the very small tubes in their lungs even 8-10 years after their chlorine exposure. This is after we adjusted for the other things which may influence lung health, like smoking. We have, also, found in other lung health tests that exposed millworkers had significantly more air left in their lungs after they exhaled, which means that their lungs are possibly stiffer and harder to squeeze air into and out of. These findings are similar to people
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10 • Saturday, October 3, 2015 GRACE from page 9 with emphysema. When we compared the current GRACE study information with the millworker information which was collected before the chlorine exposure we found that those exposed to chlorine are able to blow out increasing less air and at an increasingly slower rates after their chlorine exposure than before. When we consider all of these current GRACE study findings we can conclude that they are evidence for some rather concerning lung health function problems even at 8-10 years after their chlorine exposure in some of the exposed millworkers. We need to continue the GRACE study so that we can help identify such millworkers with similar lung health problems so that they can go get the medical care that they need. Also, we need to continue the GRACE study so that we can learn if there are any other negative
lung health problems from chlorine exposure which we have not identified yet. We need more participants to help us learn more about these long-term lung health problems which are new after the chlorine exposure. So please call the GRACE study if you are a former millworker who and you are interested to learn more about your own lung health. Our local study phone number is 803-663-5004. The lessons from the Graniteville chlorine disaster may be able to help future victims of chlorine gas events. The things that we are still learning in Graniteville may help us to solve some of the many continued health challenges which the people of the Graniteville, Warrenville, and Vaucluse region have been struggling with. The health of the chlorine exposed communities certainly requires our continued attention. It has long been our hope that we will eventually take what we have been learning
Graniteville, Vaucluse, Warrenville about the health of those exposed to chlorine from the Graniteville chlorine disaster to develop new medical treatment strategies to help improve their health. Yes, we are learning new things. But we have been using what we are learning to teach us how to best help those who have been effected by the Graniteville chlorine disaster. These new lessons may help other communities which have been similarly affected, also. One of our future goals is to do a medical treatment study in the exposed population which is still unable to stabilize their lung health. Our collaborators have identified a few potential new medical treatments which may help with some of the health problems which we are finding. We are soliciting new grant funding to study the effectiveness of these treatments, and to better identify exactly what the lung health problems are within our study population. Hopefully we will have
funding within the coming years which will help to study these and other new treatments for all the people who have continued lung health problems resulting from their chlorine exposure. Our work has been very challenging. Much of the information that we have gathered has been in many disconnected places. Also, all of the heroes who treated and responded to the disaster on January 6, 2005 were rightly focused on helping those in need above all else. Sometimes their records were not as detailed as they otherwise would have been if it had not been a disaster situation. Therefore, we believe that we may have missed many people when we counted those who have been affected by the chlorine spill. That is often the case when doing epidemiology studies in disaster populations.
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TAKE SOME ME TIME WITH PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
PARENTS’ MORNING OUT & DROP AND SHOP
A fun night for the kids with dinner and a movie, with crafts and games!
At the YMCA, we understand that Learning starts early. We offer child care to Parents so that they have time to do what they need while their children learn and have fun at the Y!
Date: Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Starting in October
Drop and Shop
Parents’ Morning Out
Let us watch your child while you take some “me” time.
Children enjoy a variety of activities, including : the days of the week, colors, numbers, shapes, music and story time. Sessions: A new session start each month, and are two days a week. When: Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday Time: 9:00-am-12:00pm
When: Monday through Saturday Time: 9:00-am-12:00pm Age: 8 weeks-4 years (M—F)
Ages: 2— 12 Time: 5:30 — 9:00pm Fees: Members—$12 per child Primetime—$12 per child Non-members—$20 per child $5 sibling Discount
8 weeks-12years (Saturday) Cost : $9 members $12 nonmembers
Ages: 18months-4years Cost : $70 members $90 nonmembers
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AIKEN COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 621 Trolley Line Road, Graniteville, SC 29829 803 349 8080
Upcoming Dates: Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 6 Contact Ricky Duncan @ 803-349-8086 or rduncan@the family.org AIKEN COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 621 Trolley Line Rd 803 349 8080 www.thefamilyy.org
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USC Aiken Ranks Number One among Best Regional Public Colleges in the South by U.S. News and World Report Sep 10, 2015 Aiken – The University of South Carolina Aiken is ranked #1 among top public regional colleges in the South in the 2016 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s guide, “America’s Best Colleges.” Since U.S. News & World Report created this ranking category eighteen years ago, the University has been ranked in the top three public regional colleges every year. USC Aiken has been ranked first eleven times: 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016. “We are extremely honored to receive the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking. ‘It’s obvious to me that maintaining an exceptional faculty and staff who consistently provide a high quality and transformative education to our students is a reason USC Aiken continues to be #1,” states Dr. Sandra Jordan. “The campus is engaged in a 5-year strategic plan, and we take serious our goals, outcomes and measures that define the daily work performed on this campus. This ranking is a ‘feather in our cap’ and a testament to our University, community, and a significant accomplishment in the eyes of our parents, alumni, and donors. With 386 comprehensive public universities in the regional category that covers twelve states, this is an outstanding recognition. We will celebrate this accomplishment, and I look forward to another successful academic year.” Over the past two decades, U.S. News rankings, which group colleges and universities based on categories created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, has grown to be the most comprehensive research tool for students and parents considering higher education opportunities. According to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, comprehensive universities focus almost entirely on the undergraduate experience and offer a broad range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences and in professional fields such as business, nursing, and education. Because most of the 386 universities in this category draw enrollment heavily from their own and nearby states, they are ranked by region.
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Aiken/Augusta Warrior Project
The Aiken/Augusta Warrior Project was founded in 2007 by Augusta news anchor Laurie Ott. Laurie interviewed a soldier in the Active Duty Rehab Center at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. The soldier had lost her leg in Iraq. This interview was the motivating event which lit a desire in Laurie to do more for veterans and their families. Along with real estate developer James M. Hull, Laurie formed the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care Project. The agency’s mission was to developing best practices to maximize resources and provide world class support for our wounded warriors, veterans and their families. In 2011 Laurie Ott accepted the position for President of the University Health Care Foundation, and resigned as Executive Director for the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care Project. She did however remain on the Board of Directors. Jim Lorraine, a retired LTC who served 22 years as an Air Force Of-
ficer and Flight Nurse, became the new Executive Director in May 2011. In 2013 Jim resigned his executive director’s position at the Aiken/Augusta Warrior Project, and began America’s Warrior Partnership. Kim Elle, an Air force Colonel in the US Reserves, succeeded Jim and is the current Executive Director. AWP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to connect Warriors with resources that improve their lives. Augusta Warrior Project’s model is based on developing a proactive relationship with Warriors in order to prevent or mitigate life crisis by holistically addressing issues early and collectively with our partners. Warrior assistance is coordinated by Augusta Warrior Project advocates. Our collaborative relationship with local, state, and national organizations ensures the welldeserved support for our Warriors and their families. AWP currently serves four counties in SC. Aiken, Edgefield, Barnwell and McCormick. In Ga. AWP serves the nine counties of Burke, Jefferson, Jenkins, Glascock, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, Warren and Lincoln. AWP assists veterans and their dependents with resources in the areas of housing, employment, education and benefits. In the last 8 years we have assisted 3360 with supportive services, 1462 with education benefits and assisted 1229 to become enrolled in VA services. Your local AWP advocate is Wanda L. Dicks 706-434-9297, Towanda Stockton North Augusta 706-434-9296.
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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 Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801 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! 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 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.
LESSONS FOR ALL AGES PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS PROGRAM Adult and Child Private Swimming Lessons offer personalized, one-on-one instruction and a flexible schedule. Parents or Adults can arrange one to eight lessons for children age’s two to twelve (or adults) with a qualified instructor. We can schedule lessons at any time the pool is not already in use for group lessons or fitness classes.
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$25 per 30 minute lesson $50 per 60 minute lesson (Adults only)
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Aiken Technical College students gain skills to care for community
Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville sits within a strong healthcare community with numerous hospitals and private practices located throughout the area. If you’ve ever visited one of those facilities or practices, there’s a high likelihood you interacted with a graduate of one of Aiken Technical College’s health sciences programs, said Health Sciences Dean Dr. Cender Walton. “Our programs stand out because of our success rates on our licensure exams as well as the job placement after graduation. Graduates of Aiken Technical College are sought after all over the CSRA and it’s because of the technical skills they have, the handson experience as well as the laboratory experience they have before going into clinical,” she said. “It makes them very marketable.” The caliber of ATC’s faculty also ensures that students are knowledgeable of the latest in their fields. “We have very dedicated faculty who are energetic and love what they do. It’s evident through the success of our students,” she said. “They understand what it is like to work in the field and are able to share that knowl-
edge with our students.” Programs within the health sciences division include: nursing, radiologic technology, expanded duty dental assisting, surgical technology, emergency medical technician, pharmacy technician, patient care assistant, electronic health records, medical coding and medical assisting. The Health Sciences Division follows a cohort model; therefore students start as a group and take courses with the same group throughout the program. “We have found that makes our students very successful,” said Walton. “Everyone wants everyone to make it. They form study groups and encourage each other.” Clinical experiences are an important part of the programs, said Walton, adding that students start participating in clinicals early on in the program. “Before we send them to clinical, we make sure they are ready,” she said noting that students participate in many lab activities as part of the preparation. “Our idea of clinical is not observation. They are very handson.” Clinicals often also leads to employment. “Our students do recognize that when they are in the clinical setting, that they are also in an interview,” said Walton. Before applying for a health science program, students must enroll at the College and complete prerequisite courses. Students may then apply for the health sciences program of their choice. Health sciences applicants must also pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Those interested in starting their career in healthcare can apply at www. atc.edu. Financial aid options are available. Contact the ATC Enrollment Services Center at 803-508-7263 to learn more.
Minitor Market Eating healthy with ‘Fresh Frozen’ Vegetables from Minitor Market. Making healthy choices in foods are not necessarily expensive! We strive to provide you quality meats, groceries and produce at affordable prices. This month, we would like to invite you to try our Chuck Roast Stew Mix.
choice of seasoning to cover roast and vegetables.
I personally like Don’s Delight Seasoning with some Lee’s 421 sprinkled over the vegetables and meat. I do not add salt, only a little pepper. I like it a little spicy. 4) Place top on baking dish or wrap with foil to form a tent. Chuck Roast Stew Mix 5) Cook for 3-4 hours or until the Start with Chuck Roast, average price meat is tender with a fork. $6-$9 6) Allow to stand for 20-30 minutes 1 - 2lb bag of ‘Fresh Frozen Stew Mix’ to soak in the flavor. Vegetables: $3.39 Jiffy Cornbread mix 3 boxes for: For your convenience, you may $1.49 do the same in a slow cooker. Cook overnight on low heat approximately 8 Choose seasoning to suit your taste. hours. It allows that rich flavor to soak Hy-Top Worcestershire Sauce: $1.19 in! Don’s Delight Seasoning: $3.29 Follow directions on Jiffy Cornbread Lee’s 421 Seasoning Rub: $6.50 box for cornbread! You will find the broth filled with viPreheat the oven to 225 degrees tamins and great to dip with cornbread or biscuits. 1) Place your roast in baking dish 3-4 Now that’s good eating, southern inches deep. style!! 2) Add ‘Fresh Frozen Stew Mix’ Visit ‘Minitor Market’ on Facebook around your roast. and share with us your favorite receipts 3) Add a little water mixed with your and photo’s with our products!!
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The Health Benefits of Volunteering Graniteville Brownfield Project Community
Family Fun and Education Day The Graniteville Brownfield Project will host a Community Family Fun and Education Day on Saturday, November 7, 2015. The event will be held in the gymnasium of the Aiken County Family Y from 10:00am until 2:00pm. There will be guest speakers, local vendors, prizes and much much more. If you would like to participate as a vendor or have questions concerning this event, please contact Anne Fulcher at 803979-4476 or email at ernieace2@yahoo.com
A review put out by the Corporation for National & Community Service stated that “Over the past two decades we have seen a growing body of research that indicates volunteering provides individual health benefits in addition to social benefits. This research has established a strong relationship between volunteering and health: those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability, and lower rates of depression later in life than those who do not volunteer. Comparisons of the health benefits of volunteering for different age groups have also shown that older volunteers are the most likely to receive greater benefits from volunteering, whether because they are more likely to face higher incidence of illness or because volunteering provides them with physical and social activity and a sense of purpose at a time when their social roles are changing. Some of these findings also indicate that volunteers who devote a “considerable” amount of time to volunteer activities (about 100 hours per year) are most likely to exhibit positive health outcomes.” Our Lady of the Valley offers opportunities to stay active as volunteer in our Emergency Assistance program as a Caseworker or Receptionist, in the Food Pantry as a Pantry Helper or Food Truck Driver, or tutoring adult learners in the GED Program. You can serve for one hour , a day , or on a regular schedule of your choice during service hours. OLVCC also is a partner site of Council on Aging , Seniors can come in from 10 am – 12pm and mingle with other Seniors and also receive a morning snack and lunch as well as various health screening throughout the year and just have good “ole” fun. In addition to the volunteer opportunities you can learn basic computer skills for FREE by appointment only, call Sr. Dorothy at 803-507-7715.
Program 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. If interested in volunteer please contact Deondra Roper 803-857-6053 or Sister Catherine Marie Lowe 803-292-4409.
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Graniteville, Vaucluse, Warrenville GRACE2 from page 10 We found over 200 more people who received medical care through our public health registry. There may be others who have not been counted. But we are not finished. It is our hope that we will continue our work until we find everyone who may have been exposed to chlorine. Like on Election Day, it is true that if you were not counted then you do not count. But we believe that everyone counts, so we want to count everyone. That is why it is important for everyone who was exposed to chlorine to join the Graniteville registry if they have not already done so. It is easy to do. Just call our GRACE study office at 803-663-5004 and they can get you into the registry. If we get additional resources to help the people who have been exposed to chlorine then we will be able to contact you through the information which we collect in the Graniteville registry to let you know of your eligibility. If you have changed your contact information since you last joined the Graniteville registry then please call the GRACE office to update your contact information. Although our current NIEHS grant funding for the GRACE study has been
completed, we are continuing our study until we receive our next grant or other funding. If we receive additional funding then we may be able to expand the kinds of health screening services which we provide to the community. But we need to clearly demonstrate the needs that still exist. Our GRACE team cannot do that alone. Each person who was exposed to chlorine has an unfortunate story. One bad story will not demonstrate a community need. But there is power when each of those individual stories is measured and reported as a group. We have learned a lot about the health of the Graniteville community exposed to chlorine through our many public health and research activities. If we had not done these things then many people might still incorrectly think that there are no lingering lung health effects from the Graniteville chlorine disaster, and that the Graniteville, Warrenville, and Vaucluse communities do not need any more assistance with their disaster recovery. If we are going to continue our lung health assessments and health recovery activities in Graniteville then we will need new funding very soon. By working together to build the larger story of the entire community we
should be able to make your voices heard louder than any one single voice. Please help us by participating in our millworker study and enrolling in the Graniteville registry. In this brief article I opened up the doors to our GRACE study to share with you some of what we have been learning about the health effects of exposure to chlorine from within the Graniteville region and what we
hope to do with this new information in the future. It is my hope that this information has helped you gain a greater understanding of the lung health problems within the greater Graniteville community. There is still much that needs to be done and learned. But together we can do it. Graniteville can still have a positive legacy. That is what the GRACE study is all about.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month In South Carolina, approximately 3,200 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually and 640 women will die. 7% of women diagnosed will be under the age of 40 – that’s nearly 250 women.
Liv now. Live later.
Is an initiative by Aiken Regional Medical Centers designed to inform and educate young women about breast cancer. As young women, you will not see a mammogram for many years to come – so you must learn to properly perform a self-‐breast exam and do them monthly! Women Enlightened for Better Health (WE) can help.
Why Join WE?
Aiken Regional Medical Centers Presents
A Women’s Health Retreat Saturday, October 17 • 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Aiken Municipal Building and Newberry Hall
MORNING SESSION
8:00 am – 9:15 am: Breakfast and Health Fair at the Municipal Building 9:15 am – 9:30 am: Break and walk to Newberry Hall
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
The Young Women’s Wellness Seminars (age 18-39) 9:30 am – 10:30 am: Life Balance 10:45 am – 11:45 am: Top 5 Health Concerns for Young Women The Women’s Wellness Seminars (age 40+) 9:30 am – 10:30 am: Emotional Health 10:45 am – 11:45 am: Top 5 Health Concerns for Women After 40
Space is limited. To reserve your place, call Direct Doctors® Plus at 800-882-7445.
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
AFTERNOON SESSION
11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Break and walk to Municipal Building 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch and entertainment 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm: Break and walk to Newberry Hall 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm: Nutrition 101 Guest Speaker Olivia Thompson, PhD, MPH College of Charleston, Public Health Program
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WE is specifically designed to give women the support, education, and care navigation they need to achieve and maintain optimal health. WE members receive: § Receive your WE New Member packet that includes: o WE membership booklet o Passport to Health – personal health record o WE membership card o Invitation to a WE Orientation – where you will tour our facility, learn in detail about the program, and learn to perform a proper self-‐breast exam. § Receive a quarterly in-‐home newsletter that includes age-‐specific health information, listing of events, and on-‐line resources. § Receive special “WE members only” invitations to events. § Receive your FREE Liv Self-‐Breast Exam Aid in your new member packet. The Liv aid is a touch enhancer and multiplies by 15 what you feel with your bare fingers – giving you an advantage in feeling any abnormality you may have in your breast tissue.
Take the October Social Media Challenge! Women ages 18-‐39 only.
Take the October Social Media Challenge. It’s simple: 1. Joint WE and receive your new member packet and FREE T-‐shirt*. 2. Take a “selfie” in your Liv now. Live later. T-‐shirt. 3. Post on Facebook Page with #LivNowLiveLater, and tag Women Enlightened for Better Health. 4. Challenge your girlfriends to do the same! *This offer is only for the Month of October 2015 while supplies last.
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FALL
CARNIV L Celebrate Fall with Aiken Technical College!
Thursday, October 29 3-7p.m.|AikenTechnicalCollege Games, prizes, trick-or-treating, costume contest, and much more! Concessions will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the “Hope in Motion” project, a student initiative to help those in need. Free admission with donation of a nonperishable item for Golden Harvest Food Bank drive. For more information: www.ATC.edu marketing@atc.edu www.ATC.edu | 803.508.7433
Your Future is
Within Reach! • Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas • Workforce Certifications • Customized Training • University Transfer • Continuing Education
www.ATC.edu | 803.508.7263