Play springs surprises on audience
Early in the first act of Deathtrap, playwright Ira Levin added a few elements to lull audiences into thinking they had figured out the rest of the play.
Donation of masks will help animals in distress
When Barbara and Mike Kilbride's prized pomeranian, Smoky, died in March, the Aiken couple decided to honor their pet by helping other animals.
Meetings
AIKEN COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays (unless it is a holiday, then moves to second Monday), Registration and Elections Building, 916 Vaucluse Road, Aiken; (803) 642-1528
Partnership enhancing USC Aiken
A recent contribution of $50,000 by Washington Group International to the University of South Carolina Aiken will support an endowed faculty chair in science and math, university officials said.
Around the block
Flashback will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at Maude Edenfield Park, 400 Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta, as part of the free Music in the Park concert series.
Events
LEGACY SCULPTURE AND GARDEN: Outdoor Education Center, two miles of hiking trails, wetlands habitat and a pavilion; self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, guided group and weekend tours by appointment; www.nwtf.org
Drawing produces two finalists
Marie Roberts said it was worth the 39 cents she spent on a stamp.
Recreation events
SILVERSNEAKERS MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND RANGE OF MOVEMENT CLASSES: 9-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free for members with participating Medicare health plans; $26 per month in-city residents; $46 per month out-of-city residents without recreation membership
House still serves community
The Victorian house has stood on the corner of Georgia and West Clifton avenues since 1900, and it has served a variety of purposes.
Library events
NANCY BONNETTE LIBRARY
HOURS: Noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
This week
FREE EXHIBIT, FREEDOM USA: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 2-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through June 21; Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W.; (803) 642-2015
Across the river
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: Fridays in June; gates open 6:30 p.m., movies begin at dusk; Friday, ET; June 16, Shrek, Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens, 1 11th St.; June 23, The Princess Bride; June 30, Madagascar; Columbia County Fairgrounds, 4470 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown; $1, payable by cash or check at gate; proceeds benefit the MCG Children's Medical Center; (706) 7211-4004
Aiken has seen fraudulent money orders
People might feel comfortable accepting money orders to complete financial transactions, but authorities say the payment method is no longer safe.
Recycling centers
- To raise money for burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation takes aluminum cans at the Belvedere Fire Department on U.S. Highway 25, Langley Fire Department on South Carolina Highway 421, and Aiken Department of Public Safety stations No. 2 on Silver Bluff Road and No. 3 on U.S. Highway 78.
Celebrities will don aprons for Aiken's Cookin'
Some of Aiken's finest will be among the celebrity chefs at Friday's benefit for the Mental Health Association in Aiken County.
Adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
Reunions
O'Bryant reunion: Seeking members for a reunion Thursday-Sunday, July 27-30 at Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites; contact V. T. Davis at (706) 651-1514 or VTDavis113@aol.com
Applause cover
Applause cover for June 8, 2006.
Baskets reflect culture of hands that made them
Disconnected 'Running' is ineffective
Disconnected 'Running' is ineffective
There are two distinct breeds of screen violence. The first - let's call it "good" violence - is necessitated by story. The shootout on the Western street and Janet Leigh getting it in the shower are excellent examples. The second - the "bad" violence - actually drives the plot and gives a movie its reason for being. Any number of exploitative slasher film executions fall into this category, as does most of the interesting, but flawed, Running Scared.
Baskets reflect culture of hands that made them
Though enamored with the aesthetics, Jill Chancey, the curator at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel, Miss., said that what's most interesting about American Indian baskets is the hands that made them.
Sacrifice pays off in Colorado's rout
DENVER - The Colorado Rockies turned the flyout into a weapon.
Jones, Parks, Wandless go on second day
Bulldogs, Gamecocks get early start for TV
Jones, Parks, Wandless go on second day
Major League Baseball went after speed from Augusta on the second day of its annual First-Year Player Draft.
Bulldogs, Gamecocks get early start for TV
ATHENS, Ga. - Seventh-ranked Georgia will open NCAA super regional play on Saturday against No. 15 South Carolina bright and early with an 11 a.m. start to accommodate a national broadcast on ESPN2.
Grimsley cut after search
PHOENIX - Pitcher Jason Grimsley was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, a day after his home was searched by federal agents following his admission he used human growth hormone, steroids and amphetamines.
Bases-loaded walk lifts Yankees to win
Childers beans seagull
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Seagulls shouldn't fly between Bisons and Bulls.
Sacrifice pays off in Colorado's rout
Royals make pitcher top pick
NEW YORK - Hard-throwing righty Luke Hochevar, back in the draft after failing to reach a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the No. 1 pick Tuesday.
Astros place Oswalt on DL
HOUSTON - Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday retroactive to May 30.
All in all, Wieters looks like another star on Jackets' wall
You be the judge: Is Greenbrier the best ever?
Bases-loaded walk lifts Yankees to win
NEW YORK - Melky Cabrera robbed Manny Ramirez of a tying homer with a leaping catch in the eighth inning as the New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Tuesday night behind a strong start from Chien-Ming Wang.
You be the judge: Is Greenbrier the best ever?
There's nothing left for Greenbrier's baseball team to do now but wait. Wait for the final national rankings to judge a team that won 35 of 36 games and a state title this year.
All in all, Wieters looks like another star on Jackets' wall
ATLANTA - Matt Wieters sat as far away as possible from "the wall" in Georgia Tech's players' lounge, as if anticipating the obvious question.
Devine reflects a year after draft
Braves best Nationals
ATLANTA - The Braves' June swoon is over, at least for a day.
Cox: Reitsma is still closer, not Ray
ATLANTA - Ken Ray will close more games for Atlanta, manager Bobby Cox said Wednesday, but Ray has not supplanted Chris Reitsma as the team's designated closer.
Cox: Reitsma is still closer, not Ray
Devine reflects a year after draft
ATLANTA - A year ago today, Joey Devine was celebrating that the Atlanta Braves had just selected him with their only first-round pick.
Gimmick doesn't help Braves
ATLANTA - So much for the Atlanta Braves' mustache mojo.
Sony enters digital SLR camera market
Sony enters digital SLR camera market
TOKYO - Sony Corp. unveiled its first digital single-lens reflex camera on Tuesday, marking a late entry into the high-end of the market for the company that was first to offer a point-and-shoot model 25 years ago.
Officials discuss concerns over trouble after event
Firm is strong, leader states
WILMINGTON, Del. - General Motors Corp. has made significant progress on its turnaround plan in the past year, reducing costs and rolling out new products, the company's chairman and chief executive told shareholders Tuesday.
Pricey luxury vacation club catches on with wealthy
WASHINGTON - One might not necessarily imagine that multimillionaires confront limited options in planning their vacations.
Pricey luxury vacation club catches on with wealthy
Officials discuss concerns over trouble after event
"Official" First Fridays aren't the problem.
Impact being felt in growth
WASHINGTON - Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Wednesday that while the country has been able to absorb sharp increases in oil prices, high energy costs are beginning to stunt economic growth.
Coffee shop to open in center
The River Commons shopping center in North Augusta is beginning to fill up.
First ace a special treat for ex-football player
Disappointments and successes
There were some significant achievements in this year's session of South Carolina's General Assembly, but they've been overshadowed by two significant disappointments.
Kill the death tax - permanently
Researchers discover new excuse
The number of known disabilities has just gone up again.
Researchers discover new excuse
Stop the financial nosedives
Admitting you've got a problem is half the battle.
Kill the death tax - permanently
The U.S. Senate is tantalizingly close to getting rid of the nation's death tax - surely the most cockamamie part of the most cockamamie tax code in the world. The issue could be settled by the Senate this week.
Blue Horse builds toward success
Looking beyond the unfinished wallboard, the miles of wire yet to be strung and coats of paint waiting to be applied, Augusta native Joe Stevenson and new arrival Steve Dierkens see the Blue Horse Music Hall, under construction on Broad Street, as a success story waiting to happen.
Spotted
Shirley Abney and her mother, Annie Abney, relax while waiting for the Memorial Day parade.
Club calendar
Send your club's entertainment information to karen.roberson@ augustachronicle.com, fax it to (706) 722-7403 or call (706) 823-3708. Listings must be received by 6 p.m. Mondays.
Galleries calendar
GET LISTED: Send exhibit schedules and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send by fax to (706) 722-7403.
Concert calendar
Here's a list of upcoming area concerts. The list includes concerts that are within easy driving distance from the Augusta area.
Gamers' old friend 'Mario' gets bright, fun update
New Super Mario Bros. puts a fresh face on some of the most familiar game play from the 1980s. It's old school in style, a 2-D side-scroller with timed jumps and butt-slams, but the graphics are jazzed up for the Nintendo DS, giving it a nice glow.
Applause calendar
Send your event schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send by fax to (706) 722- 7403.
Lounge
Kinsey's Auto Grille, ADDRESS: 518 13th St.
Stuff to do
Before the Red Hot Chili Peppers donned their first tube socks, there was Mother's Finest. The influential funk-rock band will play Friday and Saturday night at The Mission, 1157 Broad St. Music starts at about 10 p.m. For more information, call (706) 722-1233.
Pepper steak grinders with mango relish
CONCORD, N.H. - There is a right way and a wrong way to prepare a mango. I favor the wrong way.
Ideas for a picnic menu
HYDE PARK, N.Y. - Pack a basket and take the day to enjoy the warm weather - picnic season is here. Whether it's an intimate meal for two or a feast for many, it isn't hard to find an easy-to-prepare menu to suit the occasion.
Pepper steak grinders with mango relish
Tea sandwiches are elegant
These dainty little bites travel in noble circles - with the likes of deviled eggs and petits fours. Their very presence lends an afternoon gathering of women (such as a bridal shower) elegance and panache.
Grapes play new roles in these recipes
Grapes play new roles in these recipes
If you pull grapes off the bunch to pop into your mouth as you unpack the groceries in the kitchen, you're taking the natural first step in grape appreciation.
Recipe for Billy's vanilla cupcakes
Recipe for Billy's vanilla cupcakes
Parker was sick and wasn't getting better. So we baked cupcakes.
Augusta pitcher is on the right track
Though it was abbreviated, the complete-game shutout Ryan Shaver threw against the Asheville Tourists on Friday was significant for several reasons.
Wie has already put PGA disappointment behind her
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. - Playing in the U.S. Open wasn't the only thing on Michelle Wie's mind.
Local golfers fail to qualify
No golfers with ties to the Augusta area were able to make it through sectional qualifying for the U.S. Open on Tuesday in Roswell, Ga.
Wie has already put PGA disappointment behind her
Augusta pitcher is on the right track
Matchup stirs ghost of a forgotten league
RALEIGH, N.C. - Skip Cunningham has pretty much seen it all. Dingy arenas. A standoff involving a Zamboni. Thirteen-hour flights with three connections.
Goalie loss puts Oilers in jeopardy
Matchup stirs ghost of a forgotten league
RALEIGH, N.C. - Skip Cunningham has pretty much seen it all. Dingy arenas. A standoff involving a Zamboni. Thirteen-hour flights with three connections.
Goalie loss puts Oilers in jeopardy
RALEIGH, N.C. - A group of Edmonton players swarmed around Ty Conklin, peppering him with rubber and looking to expose any vulnerability. Upper left corner. Lower right post. Stick side. Glove hand. Between the pads.
Hash is simpler when made with rotisserie chicken
Hash and rice is a Southern favorite. Usually, this stew is a combination of ground or finely chopped smoked meats, but I've discovered that you can make a quick version using use rotisserie chicken from the supermarket.
Hash is simpler when made with rotisserie chicken
Bush dangles election-year red herring
Pelosi is paper's unwarranted target
Bush dangles election-year red herring
The reason President Bush and the Republicans are talking about gay marriage again is pure politics. They are increasingly desperate as the midterm elections approach. There's not a lot else to get people interested in voting for them, based on their record of the past five years.Put this nonsensical government practice out of its misery - and our misery
Tommy Moore is an honest candidate
It must be an election year - the mud is starting to fly. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Willis has mailed a vicious attack piece completely misrepresenting the record of his opponent, state Sen. Tommy Moore. The brochure is a piece of political trash worthy of Karl Rove.Jerrold Sundt, Aiken, S.C.
Tommy Moore is an honest candidate
Letter writers' ignorance shows
Charles Heywood's letter "Place the blame where it belongs" (April 20) shows his total ignorance of history and the truth.Robert B. Heynneman, Augusta
Pelosi is paper's unwarranted target
Democrats know that local Republicans are nervous about losing the upcoming congressional elections. How do we know this? When The Augusta Chronicle ("The Party of Pelosi," June 5) ridicules the probable new Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, resorts to the Karl Rove strategy of character assassination and even takes pieces of copy from a recent New York Times profile of her to do so, things must be pretty bad in Republican land.Lowell Greenbaum, Augusta
Letter writers' ignorance shows
Dwarf dinosaur? Yes, say scientists of German fossil find
Study: Blood pressure drug raises the risk of birth defects
Texas has highest speed limit in the country
Toyota dominates 2006 vehicle quality rankings
Russian Web site rivalling iTunes
Study: Blood pressure drug raises the risk of birth defects
Some blood pressure drugs previously thought to be safe when taken early in pregnancy now appear to substantially raise the risk of major birth defects, doctors say.
Dwarf dinosaur? Yes, say scientists of German fossil find
NEW YORK - Dwarf dinosaurs? It sounds like the old George Carlin joke about jumbo shrimp: two words that just don't go together.
Toyota dominates 2006 vehicle quality rankings
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp. continued to dominate the initial quality rankings, grabbing the top spot in 11 out of 19 segments in the 2006 survey by J.D. Power and Associates, released Wednesday.
Dad's advice wanted
Pithy sayings, cool comments or fabulous flubs ... dads are known for them all.
Russian Web site rivalling iTunes
MOSCOW - A Russian Web site that lets visitors download albums for less than $1 is a smash hit with music fans - but not with U.S. trade and music industry officials.
Living briefs
The Augusta Chronicle is revamping its food content, and we're going to readers for help. we are looking for recipes that families have used for years - those dishes that have stood the test of time and are used repeatedly.
Texas has highest speed limit in the country
PECOS, Texas - It was driving as usual for Steve Masters as he hit 80 mph along Interstate 20, the new speed limit along some wide-open stretches in rural Texas.
Expansion of Evans center is considered
The Evans Government Center could be in line for a major overhaul.
Sex offender sought in Clemson student killing
Suspect in Clemson student's slaying arrested
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. -- A registered sex offender was in custody Wednesday after authorities said his DNA was found in the apartment of a Clemson University student who was strangled with her bikini top.
Fire guts home on New McDuffie Road
An early-morning fire today gutted a residence in the 2300 block of New McDuffie Road.
Task force looks to revise redistricting
Downtown agency's office ransacked
The organization tasked with promoting a safe downtown faced blood stains and broken glass this morning.
School board takes last look at $150 million budget plan
Martinez man pleads guilty in bicyclist's death
A Martinez man accused of fatally striking a bicyclist with a car in August pleaded guilty today in a Columbia County courtroom and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Rants and raves
THIS IS TO THE PERSON who said no one should rent to Section 8 people. First of all, just because that person destroyed your home that doesn't mean that other Section 8 people destroy homes. There are some Section 8 people who take care of those houses. So before you think about downgrading somebody, you should think about what you say.
Avondale Mills agrees to sell Graniteville facility
Avondale Mills Inc. has agreed to sell three of its spinning plants to North Carolina-based Parkdale Mills for $28 million, preserving jobs at its Graniteville plant and two Alabama plants.
Expansion of Evans center is considered
Al-Qaida leader in Iraq killed in air raid
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the al-Qaida leader in Iraq who waged a bloody campaign of suicide bombings and beheadings of hostages, has been killed in a precision airstrike, U.S. and Iraqi officials said Thursday. It was a long-sought victory in the war in Iraq.
Across South Carolina
FORT JACKSON - Fort Jackson is releasing 14 temporary employees to cut costs and instituting a civilian hiring freeze.
Companies fined for environmental violations
School board axes public information office
The Richmond County Board of Education has eliminated its public information office, and its director, Mechelle Jordan, will leave the school system near the end of this year.
Cab lawsuit levels conspiracy charges
News you can use
Pools can provide endless summertime fun for children, but parents need to be aware of the danger of small drains that can have a powerful suction, grabbing on to hair, clothing, jewelry and even body parts, trapping the victim down in the water or causing other injury, said Rene Hopkins of Safe Kids East Central, which is led by the Medical College of Georgia's Children's Medical Center.
Rights to sell depot unclear
Legal questions have stalled discussions on a condominium tower at the 6.3-acre Reynolds Street train depot property.
Mayor wants deficit think tank
School budget cuts are urged
Stop the financial "hemorrhaging," one Richmond County school official said as budget talks continued Tuesday.
Regents wrestle with fixed-tuition details
ATLANTA - When the governor and the State Board of Regents announced that tuition would be "Fixed for Four" under a plan to give students a set price tag for four years of college, they didn't get down to specifics.
Spokesmen for a cause
Troy Willard pumps his bike down the road for diabetes. Mike Miller's wheels turn for children's hearts. And Austin Bauman and Tom Reardon are pedaling for pennies for children with cancer.
Nephew held in slaying
The nephew of an Augusta man is charged with murder in his uncle's shooting death Tuesday.
Across the area
An Atlanta-area woman remained in jail Tuesday after being charged with illegally taking her two children from the home of a woman who is their legal custodian.
Columbia County budget approved
With the exception of two items, Columbia County commissioners approved the county's 2006-07 fiscal year budget Tuesday night, bringing about a $4.2 million increase in the general fund, but not a higher millage.
Dentistry building moves up in priority
A new dental school building at Medical College of Georgia could be sped up if $5 million recommended by the staff of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents goes through.
Plant sale could save jobs of 200
James Brown statue about to get on up
Broad Street lost its Soul early Tuesday morning. But it's just a temporary condition.
Dentistry building moves up in priority
Report details nursing shortfall
Federal officials aid storm plans
Columbia County budget approved
James Brown statue about to get on up
Judge, others like new truancy policy
Shriners plan Saturday parade
Hillbillies, clowns and grown men in tiny cars will parade the streets of downtown Augusta on Saturday morning.
Burglar ransacks authority's office
Sanford to allow tax break
COLUMBIA - Leaders of the Senate and the House have signed off on the state budget, property tax breaks and tougher animal fighting legislation.
Official registers as sex offender, under protest
Report details nursing shortfall
ATLANTA - Facing a lack of nurses and other health-care professionals, the state's colleges and universities should attract more educators and accept more students interested in medical careers, a University System of Georgia panel said Wednesday.
Rants and raves
THIS IS TO THE PERSON who said no one should rent to Section 8 people. First of all, just because that person destroyed your home that doesn't mean that other Section 8 people destroy homes. There are some Section 8 people who take care of those houses. So before you think about downgrading somebody, you should think about what you say.
Plant sale could save jobs of 200
AIKEN - Avondale Mills Inc. has agreed to sell its Townsend plant in Graniteville, a move that will likely preserve 200 jobs that were thought to be lost.
Hundreds must take tests again
Hundreds must take tests again
School has been out for only a couple of weeks, but for hundreds of area pupils, summer has come to an abrupt end.
Hasan challenges voters
If you don't like the job I'm doing, vote me out of office in November, Richmond County school board member A.K. Hasan said Wednesday.
Rans and raves
I NOTICE WHEN anybody disagrees with the Republicans about the Iraqi war, they bring up World War II. Well, if Bush had been president during World War II, we'd all be speaking German.
Federal officials aid storm plans
ATLANTA - Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Federal Emergency Management Agency Director David Paulison visited Georgia officials Wednesday to plan for this year's hurricane season.
Judge, others like new truancy policy
A tougher truancy policy kept more Columbia County pupils in class during the 2005-06 school year, officials say.
Women to face theft charges
Two women - one released early from prison less than a month ago on a shoplifting arrest - will each face a shoplifting charge in a case that police say led to a deadly Martinez wreck Sunday.
Task force looks to revise redistricting
ATLANTA - Triggered by a controversial redistricting move in Athens, the state's Independent Redistricting Task Force began gathering information Wednesday on a less-partisan method of revising Georgia's legislative and congressional districts.
Kid of the Day
Kody Alan Messer, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - U.S. Rep. John Spratt, R-S.C., has called for an investigation into the status and future of a Savannah River Site facility that would turn material from nuclear weapons into fuel for nuclear power plants.
Man takes deal in cyclist's death
A Martinez man accused of fatally striking a bicyclist with a car in August was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Man confesses to Clemson killing
PICKENS, S.C. - A registered sex offender charged with strangling a Clemson University student with her bikini top returned to South Carolina to face charges Wednesday, and authorities said he confessed to the slaying in addition to attacks in two other states.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor picked up the endorsement Wednesday of one of the state's largest teachers groups.
News you can use
So, you're all ready for that nice getaway from home, got your bags checked in at the airport and are anxious to get on the plane. But it's summertime, and the airline's overbooked. An airline employee comes up to you and asks if you'll agree to not board this flight. The following is important information to keep in mind before you take the offer.
Teacher jailed in beatings
A Sego Middle School teacher who resigned amid allegations he disciplined students by having other students rough them up has been indicted.
Cyberspace safety still baffles officials
Burglar ransacks authority's office
The organization tasked with promoting a safe downtown faced blood stains and broken glass Wednesday morning.
Cyberspace safety still baffles officials
ATLANTA - Unless government officials and business executives get a better handle on computer security breaches, consumers' confidence that their personal information is safe will continue to erode, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker said Tuesday.
Fire destroys investment
Four weeks ago, Jose Cruz decided to sell the white-frame house he owned on New McDuffie Road.
Campaign skips breakfast
AIKEN - The campaign trail mostly bypassed Aiken County on Tuesday when only four local lawmakers from the county's nine-member legislative delegation showed up for a General Assembly wrap-up at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Arcoss the area
An employee at a local cell phone business was arrested Tuesday after being accused of illegally transferring his personal cell phone debts to other accounts.
Hot rods make a pit stop
Motorists on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour 2006 take a break at the South Carolina Welcome Center on Interstate 20 in North Augusta en route to Columbia.
Mayor wants deficit think tank
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver is going to the city's financial community to get ideas for solving the city's $4.8 million budget deficit.
Cab lawsuit levels conspiracy charges
Seven independent taxi service owners filed suit Tuesday against Augusta's largest cab company, alleging collusion and antitrust violations.
Credit is owed on gas bills
ATLANTA - The Georgia Public Service Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to accept a deal that will require Atlanta Gas Light to credit customers $600,000, stemming from a commission audit of AGL's environmental cleanup program.
Official registers as sex offender, under protest
WINNSBORO, S.C. - A three-term Fairfield County councilman registered as a sex offender Tuesday, more than four decades after he was convicted of rape in New Jersey.
Kid of the Day
Theron Hoar, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Corrections
- A story Wednesday in The Augusta Chronicle about the possible sale of city-owned property on Reynolds Street incorrectly identified Augusta's city attorney, Steve Shepard.
Sex offender sought in Clemson student killing
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Arrest warrants were issued Tuesday for a Tennessee man wanted in the rape, kidnapping and killing of a Clemson University student who was strangled with a bikini top, authorities said.
Man confesses to Clemson killing
School board takes last look at $150 million budget plan
Before they take official action, Columbia County school officials took one last look at a proposed 2006-07 budget Tuesday.
Regents wrestle with fixed-tuition details
Across Georgia
HOSCHTON - The four people who were found dead in a house fire last week were killed before the fire was set.
Man takes deal in cyclist's death
FireBall players can feel the spark
Freddie Moojen hasn't been at Clemson long enough to witness a fall football Saturday, so the Brazilian soccer star for the Tigers and Augusta's FireBall has some learnin' to do about Southern sports.
'Cars' can't hide fact that it steals from 'Doc Hollywood'
The makers of Doc Hollywood called. They want their movie back.
Review: 'A Prairie Home Companion'
"A Prairie Home Companion" is Robert Altman at his most Altmanesque. Any desire to see it should be gauged by your tolerance for meandering tracking shots, big, bizarre ensembles and a story that seems to drift on the winds of the hot air blown from the characters' overlapping dialogue.
'Cars' can't hide fact that it steals from 'Doc Hollywood'
Meet the cars of 'Cars'
Here are the characters from the movie "Cars."
Mini reviews
Reviews without star ratings are from critics other than Roger Ebert. Listings are subject to change. Call theaters for times. For an online movie guide, see augustachronicle.com/movies.
Review: 'A Prairie Home Companion'
New on DVD
Here's a look at what's new this week in home video and DVD releases and a calendar of what's coming:
Country's Harris teams with rocker Knopfler
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Emmylou Harris apologizes for the interruption and takes the call on her cell phone.
Singer-songwriter Billy Preston dies at 59
PHOENIX - Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own series of hit singles including "Outta Space" and "Nothing From Nothing," died Tuesday at 59.
Ice Cube makes his return to rap with new CD
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Before he was an actor, before he made TV shows and movies with his production company, before he had a record label, Ice Cube was a rapper.
Singer-songwriter Billy Preston dies at 59
Tom Petty celebrates milestone with Heartbreakers
NEW YORK - Each week, Tom Petty selects some musical gems that have fallen into obscurity and beams them out on his satellite radio show, hoping to expose fans to some classic music that deserves another listen.
Ice Cube makes his return to rap with new CD
Tom Petty celebrates milestone with Heartbreakers
Country's Harris teams with rocker Knopfler
Cruise's religion sponsors race car
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Church of Scientology, the religion for which actor Tom Cruise crusades, will attempt to spread its "Ignite Your Potential" message into auto racing through sponsorship of a race car in one of NASCAR's lowest levels.
Not out of the pits yet
LONG POND, Pa. - On the same weekend one of his cars finally found Victory Lane, car owner Richard Childress was in Africa hunting for elephants. He brought home 68-pound tusks as a trophy; Kevin Harvick brought home the winner's trophy from Phoenix.
Racing Newsmaker: Rick Hendrick
Rick Hendrick has built one of stock-car racing's premier organizations on the NASCAR Busch and Nextel Cup series. He helped Jeff Gordon win four Nextel Cup titles and Terry Labonte one. He was also the car owner for Busch Series champion Brian Vickers in 2003.
Racing Newsmaker: Rick Hendrick
Rick Hendrick has built one of stock-car racing's premier organizations on the NASCAR Busch and Nextel Cup series. He helped Jeff Gordon win four Nextel Cup titles and Terry Labonte one. He was also the car owner for Busch Series champion Brian Vickers in 2003.
Not out of the pits yet
LONG POND, Pa. - On the same weekend one of his cars finally found Victory Lane, car owner Richard Childress was in Africa hunting for elephants. He brought home 68-pound tusks as a trophy; Kevin Harvick brought home the winner's trophy from Phoenix.
Cruise's religion sponsors race car
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Church of Scientology, the religion for which actor Tom Cruise crusades, will attempt to spread its "Ignite Your Potential" message into auto racing through sponsorship of a race car in one of NASCAR's lowest levels.
Believers will have their faith tested in matchup
DALLAS - The NBA finals are a new phenomenon in this part of Texas and in Pat Riley's part of Florida. The Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat have never been this far in the postseason, and there's plenty of rafter room for the banner to be won in the next two weeks.
Mourning's time has come
DALLAS - Alonzo Mourning walked into the arena, took his spot at a podium set up along a sideline, looked around and smiled.
Believers will have their faith tested in matchup
DALLAS - The NBA finals are a new phenomenon in this part of Texas and in Pat Riley's part of Florida. The Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat have never been this far in the postseason, and there's plenty of rafter room for the banner to be won in the next two weeks.
Mourning's time has come
DALLAS - Alonzo Mourning walked into the arena, took his spot at a podium set up along a sideline, looked around and smiled.
Mavs' star is hard to handle
DALLAS - As the Miami Heat try to find ways to handle Dirk Nowitzki, they'll no doubt look at his mistakes that cost the Mavericks playoff games against San Antonio and Phoenix. The Heat would be wise to heed what happened next.
Clifton Sherrill (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
CLEARWATER, S.C. - Entered into rest June 6, 2006 at Ports Bridge Hospice, Mr. Clifton (Buddy) C. Sherrill, III. Mr. Sherrill was a Protestant, an Auto Mechanic and a lifelong resident of Augusta, Ga. Survivors include one son, B.J. Sherrill, Trenton, S.C.; one daughter, Brooke Thornsberry, Clearwater, S.C.; one brother, Rex Sherrill, Belvedere, S.C., and one sister, Beverly Kneece, Ga.; one grandchild, Haley Thornsberry and lifelong friend, Terry Fountain. Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 AM at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Langley, S.C. with Rev. Bob Still Officiating. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Bernie Porter (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at University Hospital, Lieutenant Colonel Bernard U. "Bernie" Porter, husband of the late Pauline Chase Porter for 64 years. Bernie Porter was born March 29, 1919 in Ticonderoga, NY. He was a resident of Bennington, VT, when he was inducted into the United States Army in 1941. He served two years in England and Africa with AFHQ. He was later assigned to the 28th Division, made the landing into France and was a participant in the August 1944 Victory Parade through Paris as a front line officer. He was captured by the German Army during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Then Lieutenant Porter was held in three prison camps, escaping first from Hammelburg, recaptured and placed on a forced march to Dachau Prison Camp. Two more escapes led him to American Forces and a return stateside in April, 1945. He later became a Paratrooper at Fort Benning, and served eighteen months in combat with the 24th Infantry Division during the Korean War, retiring in 1965. LTC Porter's twenty-six years of service included several command and staff assignments. He was the recipient of three Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts, and two Army Commendation Medals. Following retirement, Bernie founded and operated the Augusta Club Shop for twenty-four years, and was inducted into the Professional Clubmakers Society Hall of Fame in March, 2002. He was Commander of the Greater Augusta and State Chapters of the American Ex-POW's. LTC Porter is survived by his daughter, Pat Gold of Canton, GA son-in-law Dr. Nugget Gold; son, Jerry Porter of Deland, FL, daughter-in-law, Peggy Porter; grandchildren, Megan Gold, Michael Gold, Shanna Johnson and husband, Eric Johnson, Kendi Gilmore and husband, Chris Gilmore, Beth Porter Nelson and husband, Major Jay Nelson, Rev. Melody Porter; three nieces and three great-grandchildren. Bernie was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Pauline Chase Porter. A Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church on Wheeler Rd. with Rev. Harriette Simmons officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the Greater Augusta Chapter of American Ex-POW's. Interment will follow at a later date at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. Full Military Honors will be rendered. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA 30909. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Atticus 'Nick' Cliett (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. - A Memorial Service for Mr. Atticus "Nick" Cliett, 55, of Old Cherokee Drive, who died June 4, 2006, will be conducted this Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at the residence, 5030 Old Cherokee Drive, Beech Island, SC. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Gene Gordon (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at the Augusta Hills Nursing Home, Mr. Gene Gordon of Cedar St. Arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Charles Foster (EATONTON, Ga.)
EATONTON, Ga. - Charles Erskin 'Charlie' Foster, 69, of Eatonton, died May 30, 2006. Memorial services will be held at a later date with inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, Ga. (706) 453-2626 is in charge of arrangements. Visit us online at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the guest register.
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Alexander Burns of Whiskey Rd., Grovetown. Arrangements will be announced later. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Donna Michele Kunis (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Donna Michele Kunis of Pierwood Way, Evans, beloved wife of Mr. Herman J. Kunis, Jr. and mother of Joshua M. Kunis, entered into rest Sunday June 4, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 8, 2006 in Platt's Belair Road Chapel with Chaplain Hugh Tarcai officiating. Additional survivors include her mother, Gerry Post of Lawrenceville, N. J.; a brother, Michael R. Post and wife, Donna of Ewing, N. J.; a sister, Cynthia Peterson and husband, Christopher of Evans, GA; her mother in law, Rose Ann Kunis of Glen Ridge, N. J.; a brother in law, Dr. Chris Kunis of Niceville, FL; a sister in law, Roberta Kunis of Dallas, TX; her godmother, Loretta Sciarrotta of Hamilton, N. J.; seven nephews, two nieces, a number of beloved aunts and uncles, and two dogs and three cats. Mrs. Kunis was preceded in death by her father, the late Robert Posluszny Post. Donna was a native of Lawrenceville, N. J. She had a zest for life and enjoyed going to Manhattan and Broadway plays. The loves of her life were her son and husband. Just recently, Donna and Herman celebrated their twenty-sixth wedding anniversary. Being very much the beach person, she loved the Jersey Shore and Hilton Head. Donna's heart was larger than life. She did volunteer work for AIDS and also helped the homeless whenever she could. Donna loved her animals, as her cats and dogs had a special place in her heart. As her illness progressed, her goal was seeing her son graduate from high school. While many did not think she could achieve this goal, Donna persevered and surprised everyone. Two weeks ago, she came out of Doctor's Hospital Intensive Care Unit and came home. On the day of graduation, she watched from her wheelchair as her son received his diploma. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Platt's Funeral Home on Belair Road in Evans, GA, immediately following the service until 9:00 PM. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter, 1800 Lake Park Dr., Suite 101, Smyrna, GA 30080, or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, Ga., 30809. (706) 860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert Brinkley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Robert Willie Brinkley, Sr., 85, of Cedar Street, entered into rest on Thursday, June 1, 2006 in The Burke County Hospital, Waynesboro. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Macedonia Baptist Church of which Rev. Dr. Gregory Fuller is pastor with Rev. G.L. Avery officiating. Funeral processional will leave 2109 Trotter Way at 10:15 a.m. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Robert W. Brinkley, Jr. and Mr. James (Gina) Brinkley; five daughters, Mrs. Jackleen Hannah, Mrs. Acquanette (Dottie) Rhodes, Mrs. Nannette Brinkley, Mrs. Vickie (John) Lambright and Mrs. Barbara (J.L.) Glover; four brothers, Edward (Minnie) Brinkley, Grady Brinkley, Moses (Elenor) Brinkley and Bobby (Evelyn) Brinkley; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Gussie Griffin, Mrs. Lois Battle and Ms. Mattie Brinkley; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dent's Funeral Home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Alexander (Flat Top) Burns of Grovetown. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mrs. Sallie Mae Burns; three children, Katrina and Tabitha Burns and Crystal Key; his devoted mother, Mrs. Matilda Lewis; grandmother, Mrs. Carrie B. Curtis; two sisters, Teresa (James) Jackson and Mary D. Reid; two brothers, Johnnie L. (Anna) Burns and Charles Dent; two grandchildren, Christopher and Tyliah Burns; a devoted friend, Veronica Ingram and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Evans with Rev. L.J. Tanksley officiating. The body will lie in state from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of the service and will not be viewed afterwards. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Ogle Padgett Aiken (GIBSON, Ga.)
GIBSON, Ga. - Mrs. Ogle Mary Padgett Aiken, 74, of Project St., daughter of the late Dave and Lena Sheppard Padgett, entered into rest June 5, 2006 at Gibson Rest Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. today, Wednesday June 7, 2006 at James Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Clarke officiating. Burial follows in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA.
Elizabeth O. Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence Sunday, June 4, 2006, Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin of Fleming Ave. Survivors include a devoted daughter, Patricia A. Jefferson; two sons, Calvin (Sherry) Franklin, Aaron (Ruby) Franklin, all of Augusta; stepson, James Ricardo Franklin, Detroit, Mich.; special son, Barry Robinson, Augusta; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Perley W. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Perley W. Wheeler, age 85, of Augusta, entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at the V.A. Hospital after a brief illness. Family members include his daughters Joy Duncan of Kingsport, Tn. and Candace Wheeler of Augusta, Ga.; four grandchildren Linnea Gilmer and husband Mike of Johnson City, Tn., Mark Duncan and wife Rocio of Atlanta, Ga., Jennifer Hosea and husband Don of Cumming, Ga., Ian Montgomery and wife Dena of Marietta, Ga.; four great grandchildren Rachael, Kyle, and Evan Hosea of Cumming, Ga., Sofia Duncan of Atlanta, Ga.; sister Evelyn Law of Vermont, brothers Warren Wheeler of New York and Richard Wheeler of Arizona, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Celeste DeLaigle Wheeler who died in 2002. Mr. Wheeler was a native of Moretown, Vermont, the son of the late Fred Wheeler and Ola Warren Wheeler. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant having served in World War II in the 10th Armored Division, the 21st Tank Battalion and was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church where he was an Elder and Treasurer. He was an avid golfer and gardener. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Poteet Funeral Homes South Chapel with Rev. Peter Waid officiating. Interment will be at Botsford Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors by the Fort Gordon Ceremonial Detachment. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 7, 2006. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 (706)798-8886 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Joyce Agerton Greiner (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Joyce Agerton Greiner, 84, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Mrs. Greiner was born in Washington County, Georgia on September 5, 1921 to the late William Harry and Naomi Voss Agerton. She lived most of her adult life in Burke County. She was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Burke Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tom Oliver and Rev. Charles Wallace officiating. Pallbearers will be Sid Horton, Frank Mosley, Dr. B. Lamar Murray, Charles McGregor, Gene Ward, Johnny Jenkins, and Preston Lewis, Jr., and George DeLoach. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 8, 2006 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the residence of Sandra G. Askew, 223 Shady Oak Lane, Waynesboro, GA. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Greiner Askew (Larry) of Waynesboro, GA, and Gail Greiner Easterlin (Gregory) of Spartanburg, S. C.; a son, John Richard Greiner (Susan) of Hephzibah, GA; 7 grandchildren, Wade Johnson Marchman, Jr. (Laura), Britt Travis Marchman (Alice), all of Waynesboro, Mitch Greiner Marchman (Kristie) of Evans, GA, Emily Easterlin Wallace (Charles) of Sumter, S. C., Kelly Winslow Easterlin of Columbia, S. C., John Richard Greiner, Jr. and Nicholas Brad Greiner, both of Hephzibah, GA; 3 great-grandchildren, Rylie Agerton Marchman of Waynesboro, Knox Greiner Marchman and Garrett Carlton Marchman, both of Evans, GA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's National Office, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601; 1-800-272-3900 or to Friendship United Methodist Church, c/o Bertha Samuels, 370 Allen Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Antonio McDaniel (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Antonio Maurral McDaniel of Dewitt Street entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Samuel Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 2:00 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Monique Davis Boyce (PINEHURST, N.C.)
PINEHURST, N.C.- Mrs. Monique Davis Boyce entered into rest on April 8, 2005 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Per her wishes to further medical knowledge and to train students in medicine and dentistry, her body was donated to the Anatomical Gift Program at the Medical College of Georgia. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday morning, June 10, 2006 at 10:30 AM at Summerville Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Ragan officiating. Mrs. Boyce will be buried next to her husband, Captain Andrew Summers Boyce, United States Navy. A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, she was born on August 24, 1926 to the late Dewey Hobson Davis and Madeleine Pouilliart Davis. After receiving her Baccalaureate of Arts and Master of Arts from the University of Georgia, she taught English and French for many years, including faculty positions at the University of Georgia and Augusta College. She was also a certified United Nations translator. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Boyce was preceded in death by her oldest son, Andrew S. Boyce, Jr. She is survived by her two sons, Ker Boyce IV, and his wife Donna, of Southern Pines, North Carolina, and James Petigru Boyce III, and his wife, Julie, of Kirkland, Washington. Platts Funeral Home 721 Crawford Avenue (706) 733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Laura Johnson Scott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Laura Johnson Scott of Irvin Street entered into rest Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the University Hospital. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Gregory Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Wrens, Ga. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 10:30 a.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Eleanor Haynes Barton (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Eleanor Haynes Barton, 87, of Mountside Drive, North Augusta, SC, who died June 4, 2006, will be conducted this Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Ty Lochridge officiating. Interment in Westover Memorial Park. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Edward L. Singletary (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the residence, Mr. Edward Lawrence Singletary, Sr., age 75, husband of Mrs. Inez Chinn Singletary. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Roger Armstead officiating and Father Alan Irizarry. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery. Mr. Singletary was born in Whigham, Ga. He retired from the U.S. Army with honor after serving twenty years of service as Sgt. 1st Class. He was Catholic and attended Chapel 9 at Fort Gordon. He was a Mason and member of the Grovetown Lions Club. His family remembers him as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Edward was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Doris Gwaltney and a son, Randy Singletary. He is survived by his wife, Inez W. Singletary, Grovetown; three sons, Edward Singletary, Jr., Grovetown, Ronald Singletary, Charlotteville, Va. and Phillip Singletary, Evans, Ga.; a daughter, JoAnn Guin, Harlem, Ga.; father, Charles Singletary, Sr.; three brothers, Charles Singletary, Jr. and Lavaughn Singletary of Grovetown and David Singletary, Whigham, Ga.; a sister, Barbara Johnson, Whigham, Ga.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Aric Singletary, Jason Singletary, Sean Singletary, Benjamin Guin, Clay Singletary Randy Lewis, Christopher Singletary, Garrett Singletary and Spencer Singletary. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. (706) 863-6747.
Lonnie Daniel Turner (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Died Sunday, June 4, 2006 in Columbia County. Mr. Lonnie D. Turner husband of Mary Turner and son of the late M. Patricia Branton. Mr. Turner was a native of Atlanta, Ga. and had just moved to Martinez where he was employed at Davis Appliances. He was a Protestant. Survivors include father, William Lee Turner, Sr., Wrens, Ga.; Step Father, John Joseph Branton, Martinez, Ga.; two sons, Justin & Joseph Turner, Martinez; four brothers, Allen Turner, John Gary, Augusta, Ga. Johnny D. Turner, And Evans, Ga. Danny Turner, NY; four sisters, Teresa Gayle Johnson (Ted) Mission, TX, Alice Gary (Peter), Boca Rotan, Fla. Susan D. Chotoo, (Sham), Bowie, MD. Funeral Service will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Beggs Funeral Chapel Thomson. At 3:00 PM Rev. Betty Love officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends at Beggs Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00 PM 799 Cobbham Rd. Thomson, Ga. Southern Funeral & Cremation Service 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, Ga., (706) 364-9122. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Atticus "Nick" Cliett (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. - A Memorial Service for Mr. Atticus "Nick" Cliett, 55, of Old Cherokee Drive, who died June 4, 2006, will be conducted Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at the residence, 5030 Old Cherokee Drive, Beech Island, SC. Mr. Cliett was a native of Cowpens, having made Beech Island his home for most of his life. He was the owner of Nick's Mechanical Services. Survivors include his wife, Angela Weeks Cliett; two sons, Jeremy Cliett, Augusta, GA and Matthew Cliett, Beech Island; two step-children, Brett Futral and Seth Futral, both of North Augusta; several brothers and sisters; one grandson, Bailey Cliett. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Nell Rollins Abbott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Nell Rollins Abbott, of Brians Way, Augusta, beloved wife of late Mr. Robert Graves Abbott, Sr., entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2006 at her grandson's residence. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2006 in Platt's Belair Rd. Chapel with Rev. Larry Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Nelda Marie Wasson of Martinez, GA.; two grandchildren, Charles Robert Schuster and Jennifer Ann Schuster; step son, Robert G. Abbott, Jr. of Atlanta, GA.; a brother, Don Rollins of Bradenton Beach, FL.; three sisters, Veda Key of Texarkana, TX., Earline Allred and Mary Peebles both of Augusta, GA.; two step grandchildren, Dennette Thornton and Triffany Trahan; three great grandchildren, Preston Schuster, Jaxson Schuster and Savana Schuster. A native of Douglas, GA., Mrs. Abbott was a member of West Acres Baptist Church and was a retired Electrolysis. Active pallbearers will be Charles Robert Schuster, Robert Barnes, Blain Rollins, Bradley Rollins, Andy Rollins and Chris McGovern. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at the funeral home from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 North Belair Road, Evans, Georgia, 30809, 706-860-6166.
Thomas W. Dudley (PLUM BRANCH, S.C.)
PLUM BRANCH, S.C. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at his residence, Mr. Thomas W. "Pops" Dudley, Jr., 83, husband of Mrs. Delaine Britton Dudley. Mr. Dudley was a native of Stillmore, GA and had lived in Augusta since he was 7 years old until 1984 when he moved to Plum Branch, SC. He was a WWII Navy Veteran who served on the USS Upshur in the Atlantic Theatre. He was a retired merchant in the package store industry. Mr. Dudley was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. Family members in addition to his wife include his sons, Tommy Dudley and Pete Dudley of Plum Branch; grandchildren, April Barr and husband, Stephen, Tom Dudley; great grandchildren, Jackson Barr, Griffin Barr and special friends; Lynn and Stuart Prather, Kristen Prather and Stuart Prather. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. Joe Lusk officiating. Pallbearers will be Vasey Reece, David Redd, Benny Jackson, Ed Thompson, Danny Newton and Henry Wylds. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Piedmont Hospice, 408 West Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. The family will receive friends today, Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Deborah Rickerson Hall (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Deborah R. Hall, of Windsor Spring Rd., passed on Saturday, June 3, 2006. Mrs. Hall was born on January 26, 1960. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Hall; mother, Janie Rickerson; father, Robert W. Rickerson, Sr.; mother-in-law, Virginia Walker; two stepchildren, April Hall and Thomas Walker; two sisters, Cheryl Richardson and Angela Walker; three brothers, Robert Rickerson, Jr., Lavon Rickerson, Sr. and Michael Rickerson and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may contact the family at 3551 Windsor Spring Rd. and 3022 Wadsworth Way. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Charles Pinion (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Charles Wesley Pinion, 85,husband of Mary Coleman Pinion entered into rest on Friday, June 2, 2006 at the VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be held today at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Pastor Billy Atkins and Reverend Guy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park with full military honors. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.
Rose Ziola (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Rose Ziola, age 95, of Wrightsville, died Saturday at Wrightsville Nursing Home. Memorial services will be held Thursday evening June 8, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at New Home Baptist Church. Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mary Louise Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Mary Louise Leverett entered into rest on Friday, June 2, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Kinsey & Walton Chapel, with Pastor Harris Hardwick, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858.
Stanley Olin Merritt (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Stanley Olin Merritt, of Fury's Ferry Rd., Evans, beloved husband of Mrs. Bernice Whitmire Merritt, entered into rest on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Specialty Select Hospital at University Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenwood, SC. with Rev. Kevin Steele officiating. Additional survivors include three sons, Stanley W. Merritt and Meril of Evans, GA., Don Merritt of Augusta, GA. and David Merritt of North Augusta, SC.; a brother, William Edward Merritt and Ellen of Miami, FL.; a sister, Rose Payne of Lantana, FL.; a grandson, Joshua A. Merritt. A native of Fingerville, South Carolina, Mr. Merritt was the son of the late Stanley Olin Merritt and the Late Annie Ross Merritt. A graduate of Erskine College, Mr. Merritt was retired from Richmond Academy where he taught for thirty- five years, touching thousand of lives. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in Italy. Upon retuning home, form W.W.II, he played the saxophone in a Jazz Band in Greenville, South Carolina. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a great love of music. Stanley and Bernice recently celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. If so desired, memorials may be made to National Hills Baptist Church Building Fund, 2725 Washington Road, Augusta, GA. 30909. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the funeral home from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home 337 North Belair Road Evans, Georgia, 30809 (706) 860-6166
Hilda N. Walker (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Mrs. Hilda Norman Walker, lifelong resident of the Midway Community died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington. She was 89. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Midway United Methodist Church with Revs. Jim Leonard and Elton Lawson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Walker was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Nobie Scott Norman. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Midway United Methodist Church and the Mattie Stewart Missionary Circle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlin F. Walker. Survivors are a son, Nelson N. Walker, Roswell, Ga; daughters, Charlotte W. Poss, and husband, Thomas, of Lincolnton, Linda W. Anthony, and husband, Gene of Washington; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Allen Fort, Kent Callahan, Bob Norman, Matthew Poss, Cliff Echols, Christopher Guin Visitation 7pm-9pm Wednesday evening at Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117 . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Thomas Thornton, 79, of Third Street, Jackson, SC, who died June 5, 2006, will be conducted next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Moyer officiating. Interment in Jackson Memorial Cemetery with Veteran's Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 7 to 9. Memorials may be made to the Matlock Baptist Church, P.O. Box 496, Jackson, SC 29831. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Johnnie Middleton (LAKE CITY, Ga.)
LAKE CITY, Ga. - Mr. Johnnie Middleton of Lake City entered into rest Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the South Fulton Hospital, East Point, Ga. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are two sons, Charles (Debra) Jones, Decatur, Ga. and Michael (Gretchen) White, Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary Nell Hardy, Chicago, Ill. and Willeena Phillips Peters, Miami, Fla.; one brother, Andrew Phillips, Marietta, Ga.; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Annie Ellis Sparks (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Annie Ellis Sparks, 93, wife of the late Mr. John E. Sparks entered into rest on Tuesday June 6, 2006. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday June 9, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel, Augusta with Rev. Lucius Cato officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Downs, Jamie Manuel, Eddie Sparks, Ellis Sparks, Johnny Stewart and John Sparks, Jr. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Loyce Manuel and Ronald E. Morgan, Annie E. and Gene Ivey; son and daughter-in-law, Grady F. and Marjorie J. Sparks; 19 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 pm. on Thursday evening at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA. For those wishing to send memorial contributions and lieu of flowers, the family suggest: Annie Sparks Fund, c/o Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Willie James Rosier (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Willie James Rosier, age 93, Waynesboro will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Waynesboro Church of Christ, Waynesboro with Pastor Mike Nelson officiating. Interment will be held at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Milledgeville, Ga. Davenport-McLendon Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Dixon (LANGLEY, S.C.)
LANGLEY, S.C. - Entered into rest Wednesday, June 7, 2006, Mrs. Carolyn Juanita "Doodle" Dixon, 65, of Langley, SC. Born in Aiken, SC, she was a daughter of the late Harold Rutland and Madie Yaun West. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and retired from the Hickman Division of Graniteville Company. Mrs. Dixon was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Surviving are daughters, Phyllis Gresham, Macon, GA, Sherri D. King, Langley, SC and Kellie Dixon Adams, Warrenville, SC; sons, Billy Dixon, Langley, SC and Larry "Deith" Dixon, Warrenville, SC; a brother, Tommy Rutland and a sister, Bonnie Day, both of Langley, SC and grandchildren, Jim Saunders, Jason Dixon, Stacey Saunders, Cody Gregory, Jeremy King, Joshua King, and Erin Dixon. Funeral services will be on Friday, June 9, 2006 at 10:00 o'clock a.m. in the Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Dexter Lambert officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Eleanor Barton (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mrs. Eleanor Haynes Barton, 87, of Mountside Drive, North Augusta, SC, who died June 4, 2006, will be conducted Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Ty Lochridge officiating. Interment in Westover Memorial Park. Mrs. Barton was a former resident of Augusta, having made North Augusta her home for the past 33 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of North Augusta, the Hope Sunday School Class, the Sheffield Club and the Golden Glow Chapter #76 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a niece, Shirley Goldstick, Jacksonville, FL and several other nieces and nephews; a god-child, Tracy Landers; and special friends, Henry and Mary Norman and family. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Hope Sunday School Class and the Golden Glow Chapter # 76 of the Order of the Eastern Star. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Wednesday evening from 5 to 7. An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be conducted at the funeral home this Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock followed by visitation until 7. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
M. Patricia Branton (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Died Sunday, June 4, 2006 in Columbia County. Mrs. M. Patricia Branton wife of Mr. John J. Branton. Mrs. Branton was a Homemaker. She was a native of Greeneville, SC and lived in Martinez since 1980. She was active in the Community and charitable organizations. Additional Survivors include son, Johnny D. Turner, Evans, Ga; three daughters, Teresa Gayle Johnson (Ted), Mission, Texas, Alice B. Gary (Peter), Boca Rotan, Fla. and Susan D. Chotoo (Sham), Bowie, MD; one sister, Brenda Hudson, Greenville, SC; nine grandchildren. Preceding her in death her son Lonnie D. Turner. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 3:00 PM at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel Thomson, Ga. Rev. Betty Love officiating. In Lieu of flowers please make to favorite charity. The Family will receive friends at Beggs Funeral Home 1:00-3:00 PM. 799 Cobbham Rd. Thomson, GA Southern Funeral & Cremation Service 109 Shaw St., Martinez, Ga., (706)364-9122. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lynne Rich (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, June 4, 2006, at her home at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Martinez, Mrs. Lynne Rich, 85, wife of the late Dr. Irving Rich. Mrs. Rich was a native of Marmaresh Sighet, Czechoslovakia but lived most of her life in Brooklyn, NY where she had been a member of the Bay Ridge Jewish Center and was President of the sisterhood and a life member of Hadassah. She has lived in Augusta for the past 8 years and was a member of Adas Yeshurun Sisterhood and Synagogue in Augusta. Family members include her daughters and son-in-law, Andrea and Malcolm Estroff of Augusta, Lauren Rich of Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Becky Rich of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Harris Hartman, Emily Rich, Michael Rich and Steven Rich, all of Los Angeles; step grandchildren, Eve and Scott Turner of Atlanta, Brian and Heidi Estroff of North Augusta, Eric and Dianne Estroff of Atlanta and step-great-grandchildren, Rachel, Josh, Jake,Ben, Shelby, Noah and Sydney. She is also survived by a sister, Edith Gottesman of Rego Park, NY. Chapel services were held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 11:30 AM, at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 333 Amersterdam Ave., New York, NY 10023 with Rabbi Baruch Gottesman officiating. Pallbearers were Malcolm, Brian, and Eric Estroff, Fred Eckhaus, Carl Eckhaus, Stan Burman, Harris Hartman, Michael Rich, Steven Rich, Bernard Gerson, Fred Gottesman, Dr. Steven Kadish and Sidney Stern. Interment followed at New Montefiore Cemetery in Long Island, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, Irving E. Rich Music Fund, P.O. Box 3252, Augusta, GA 30904, or to Congregation Bet Haverim Building Fund, P.O. Box 29548, Atlanta,Ga. 30359. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Laura Mae Fielding (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Laura Mae Fielding of Hazel Street entered into rest Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Doyle Grove Baptist Church, Blythe, Ga. with Rev. Steve Bratton officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Survivors are two sons, Victor (Patricia) Mackey, Augusta and Gregory (Jay) Mackey, El Paso, Texas; four daughters, Doris (Michael) Adams, Sharon Williams, Darline (Mark) Hardy, Tonya Mackey all of Augusta; one brothers, James (Margaret) Pugh, Augusta; one sister, Shirley (Williams) Tomlinson, Douglasville, Ga.; 18 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Blvd., Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ulysses Ware (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Ulysses Ware will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Edgefield with the Rev. Edward Lloyd officiating. Friends may call at the residence of his mother, Mae Julia (Robert) Holmes, 455 Edisto Drive, North Augusta. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
James Hawley (CLYDE, N.C.)
CLYDE, N.C. - James "Jamie" Hawley, age 47, of Grovetown, Ga., entered into rest Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC. In addition to his mother Ruth Harmon Hawley of Zephyrhills, Fl., family members include three daughters Melissa, Rebecca, and Amanda Hawley, three brothers Ron, Tim, and Travis Hawley, six sisters Judy Partridge, Sue Nasalroad, Debra Roley, Bobbie Inglett, Beverly Hawley Cooper, Belinda Bennett, and twenty seven nieces and nephews. Mr. Hawley was a native of Augusta, Ga., the son of Ruth Harmon Hawley and the late Woodrow Hawley. He was a drywaller and a redeemed Child of God. The prodigal son has returned. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, June 9, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Homes West Chapel with Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Meadows, Gary Nasalroad, Stanley Cooper, Shane Matthews, John Lackes, Billy Ray Williams, and Jeremy Rupert. Interment will be at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3686 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Ga. 30909 (706)860-0009 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Leroy Madison (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Madison, Sr. will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with the Rev. John R. Brightharp officiating. Friends may call at the residence, 111 Jacob McKie Road. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Helen Blum Darling (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Helen Blum Darling, 88 entered into rest on Tuesday,June 6, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice. Mrs. Darling was born in Augusta on January 1, 1918 and resided here her entire life. She graduated from Gaucher College in Baltimore, Maryland in 1938 and attended Tulane University Graduate School in Social Work in New Orleans. She was a member of the Congregation Children of Israel Temple. Survivors include daughters & sons -in-law Jane Darling (Stan) Lefco and Ann Darling ( Michael) Levin ; grandchildren, Leah Lefco Michael Lefco, Leigh Levin (Mathew) Nathan, David (Ilene) Levin; four great-grandchildren Rachel & Rebecca Nathan, Aaron & Lily Levin. Devoted caregivers, Mattie Cooper, Andrea Williams and Helen Harris. Services were private. For those wishing to make contributions the family suggest the Congregation Children of Israel , 3005 Walton Way Ext. , Augusta , GA. 30909 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Sara M. Dailey (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mrs. Sara M. Dailey, age 82, of Swainsboro, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Long Creek Baptist Church. Interment in church cemetery. Visitation Thursday evening 7 til 9 p.m. She is survived by two sons, Claude H. Dailey, Jr., and William Edwin Dailey; a daughter, Patricia Ann Goodman; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Bernie Porter (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at University Hospital, Lieutenant Colonel Bernard U. "Bernie" Porter, husband of the late Pauline Chase Porter for 64 years. Bernie Porter was born March 29, 1919 in Ticonderoga, NY. He was a resident of Bennington, VT, when he was inducted into the United States Army in 1941. He served two years in England and Africa with AFHQ. He was later assigned to the 28th Division, made the landing into France and was a participant in the August 1944 Victory Parade through Paris as a front line officer. He was captured by the German Army during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Then Lieutenant Porter was held in three prison camps, escaping first from Hammelburg, recaptured and placed on a forced march to Dachau Prison Camp. Two more escapes led him to American Forces and a return stateside in April, 1945. He later became a Paratrooper at Fort Benning, and served eighteen months in combat with the 24th Infantry Division during the Korean War, retiring in 1965. LTC Porter's twenty-six years of service included several command and staff assignments. He was the recipient of three Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts, and two Army Commendation Medals. Following retirement, Bernie founded and operated the Augusta Club Shop for twenty-four years, and was inducted into the Professional Clubmakers Society Hall of Fame in March, 2002. He was Commander of the Greater Augusta and State Chapters of the American Ex-POW's. LTC Porter is survived by his daughter, Pat Gold of Canton, GA; son-in-law, Dr. Nugget Gold; son, Jerry Porter of Deland, FL; daughter-in-law, Peggy Porter; grandchildren, Megan Gold, Michael Gold, Shanna Johnson and husband, Eric Johnson, Kendi Gilmore and husband, Chris Gilmore, Beth Porter Nelson and husband, Major Jay Nelson, Rev. Melody Porter; three nieces and three great-grandchildren. Bernie was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Pauline Chase Porter. A Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church on Wheeler Rd. with Rev. Harriette Simmons officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the Greater Augusta Chapter of American Ex-POW's. Interment will follow at a later date at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. Full Military Honors will be rendered. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA 30909 or the Augusta Chapter of the American Ex-POW's, 404 Normandy Place, Augusta, GA 30909 The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and in the Parish hall after the service. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Inez Mote Willis (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Inez Mote Willis, 70, of Silver Bluff Rd., Aiken, SC, beloved wife of Thomas Edward Willis, SR., died Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia. A native of Rome, GA, Mrs. Willis was a daughter of the late William Quincey and Lillian Grey Mote. She was very instrumental in clothing ladies in the Aiken and Augusta area. She always knew what clothes went with a lady. She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her husband include three daughters, Jan W. (Fred M.) Kennedy, North Augusta, Jill W. (David) Jett, Aiken, SC, Julie Willis (Richard Moler) Aiken; a son, Thomas Edward (Deidra) Willis, Jr., Douglasville, GA; 9 grandchildren, Kristen Kennedy (Jordan) Printup, Kelly Kennedy, Kathy Kennedy, Erin Jett, Britt Jett, Courtney Willis, Emily W. (Tim) Ellisor, Ryan Rigby and Katie Rigby, and two great-grandchildren, Gavin Jett and Aaron Ellisor. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Shellhouse Funeral Home, 924 Hayne Avenue, with The Rev. Dr. Eddie Leopard officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Millbrook Baptist Church Building Fund, 176 E. Pine Log Rd., Aiken, SC 29803. Please visit the online memorial at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Thomas Thornton, 79, of Third Street, Jackson, SC, who died June 5, 2006, will be conducted next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Moyer officiating. Interment in Jackson Memorial Cemetery with Veteran's Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 7 to 9. Memorials may be made to the Matlock Baptist Church, P.O. Box 496, Jackson, SC 29831. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Filmore Fields (NORTH, S.C.)
NORTH, S.C. - Services for Filmore Fields, 80, will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 9 at Sunny Vista Church of God with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Folk Funeral Home, Williston. Mr. Fields died on Tuesday.
Dan Hackle (MEEKS COMMUNITY, Ga.)
MEEKS COMMUNITY, Ga. - Graveside funeral services for Mr. Dan 'Dino' Hackle, age 33, will be held Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the Corinth United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Ronnie Johnson will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home. Stanley Funeral Home of Wrightsville has charge of the arrangements.
Mary Causey (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest June 6, 2006 at her residence, Ms. Mary Catherine Causey. Ms. Causey, a native of Conway, SC was a 6th grade school teacher at Lakeside Middle. Survivors include her parents, James Phillip and Colette T. Causey, Conway, SC and one brother, James C. Causey, Jackson Beach, Fla. Memorial Services will be held today at 2:00 PM at Southern Funeral & Cremation Service with Rev. Phillip Winsett officiating. Southern Funeral & Cremation Service, 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, Ga. 706-364-9122. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Olivia Oglesby (GARFIELD, Ga.)
GARFIELD, Ga. - Mrs. Oliva Oglesby, 80, of Garfield died Sunday, June 4, 2006. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church. Burial will follow in Swans Family Cemetery. Mosley's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Johnny Beckworth (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Johnny Beckworth age 43 died Wednesday June 7, 2006 in Thomson Manor Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday June 9, 2006 in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Sutphin officiating. Burial will follow in the Harlem Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Beckwork was a native of Thomson, he had worked for Town & Country Meet packing and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Wade Beckworth, and is survived by father and step mother, George and Frances Beckworth of Thomson; three Sisters, Patricia Beckworth of Thomson, Tina Weir of Dearing, Janice Noggle of Grovetown, and one brother, Ronnie Beckworth of Dearing. The Beckworth Family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday June 8, 2006 at the Funeral Home. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Curtis Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ann Corbett (RAYLE, Ga.)
RAYLE, Ga. - Mrs. Ann Boatwright Corbett, 67, of Sardis Rd., died Monday, June 5, 2006 at Wills Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday morning, 11 a.m., at Beaverdam Baptist Church, followed by burial at Sardis Baptist Cemetery in Rayle. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 at Hopkins Funeral Home.
Anthony Campbell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Anthony Bernard Campbell of Sayreville, N.J., formerly of Augusta, entered into rest May 28, 2006 in Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. Anthony was an independent self-employed contractor for 20 years. His loving memories shall ever be cherished by his son, Anthony Campbell, Jr.; daughters, Kendraya Campbell, Angela Campbell (Meredith) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 2 p.m. from People's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Richmond Hill Church Cemetery. People's Funeral Home, 723 Walton Way, Augusta, Ga. 30901. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
John B. Walker (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. John B. Walker, 87, of 321 Jehossee Dr., Aiken, departed this life Friday, June 2, 2006 at his residence. Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 AM from the Shaws Creek Baptist Church, Trenton, S.C. with the Rev. R.C. Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Janice V. Holovack (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Janice Virginia Neil Holovack, 85, beloved wife of the late Michael Holovack entered into rest on Sunday June 4, 2006. Graveside services will be held on Thursday June 8, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at Westover Memorial Park with the Reverend Dr. J Andrew Menger officiating. A native of Urbana, Ohio, Mrs. Holovack was the daughter of the late Marion Neil and the late Minnie Nabel Mauck. A loving wife, mother and grandmother she was happiest at home taking care of her family. Mrs. Holovack enjoyed life's simplest pleasures. She had a great love for animals, especially horses and dogs. Janice enjoyed reading and having her plants. Survivors include three sons, Michael Thomas Holovack of Columbus, Ohio, Neil Holovack of Evans, Georgia and John Edward Holovack of Toms River, New Jersey; two daughters, Carol Ann Saap of Lumberton, New Jersey, and Martha Jean Cool of Fairborn, Ohio; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and her faithful constant companion Wendy. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Platts Funeral Home on Belair Road. Platts Funeral Home, 337 North Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809, 706-860-6166.
Ben Doe (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on June 4, 2006 at the University Hospital, Mr. Ben Doe, Jr. of the Blair House. He was a member of Givens Grove Baptist Church, Girard, Ga. of which Rev. Isiah Kirkland is pastor. Funeral details will be announced by Dents Funeral Home. He is survived by three brothers, James Willie Doe, Millen, Ga.; Wallace (Lorene) Doe and Sammie Doe, both of Girard, Ga.; one sister, Louise (Gardner) Robinson, Gracewood, Ga. a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Friends may contact the family at 3302 Limber Twigg Lane. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Marie Hiers Floyd (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday June 3, 2006 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Marie Heirs Floyd. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Lewis Memorial Methodist Church Chapel with Mr. William Glenn Jordan officiating. Southern Funeral & Cremation Service, 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, Ga. 706-364-9122.
David Lamar Guy (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
SAVANNAH, Ga.- David Lamar Guy, 70, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Marshview after a long illness. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Roscoe and James and one sister, Frances; his parents, Ernest R. and Lillian Huff Guy. He was born in Augusta, Ga., where he attended local school and played football for Augusta Junior College. He lived in Savannah from 1961 until 1978, and was then transferred to Tampa, Fla. where he stayed until 2004. He retired from General Motors Acceptance Corporation after 36 years of service, where served as Accounts Manager. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church on Barnard and President Street, in Savannah, Ga., where he worked with the children at the church. He was a wonderful father and will be sadly missed and he was always loved by his family. He is survived by a son, Christopher David Guy of Ft. Gordon, Ga.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Ann Cantaline (Jeffrey) of Eden, Ga.; Teresa Catherine Guy of Pooler, Ga. and Cheryl Guy Hardee (William, Jr.) of Eden, Ga.; a brother, Ralph Guy of Augusta, Ga.; a sister, Margie Strong of Madison, Miss.; four grandchildren, Dawn Norris, Davina Newsome, Natasha Hardee Vick (Mark) and William Devone Hardee, III; three great-grandchildren, Mary, Jay and Destiny and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services: 11 a.m., Thursday in the Chapel of the Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Enoch Hendry officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory, 2974 West Highway 80, Savannah, Ga., 31408. (912) 964.2862. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Michael Carr (JEWELL, Ga.)
JEWELL, Ga. - Mr. Michael Lanier (Mike) Carr, Sr. age 59, Highway 16 died Wednesday June 7, 2006 at the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Mr. Carr was a native of Richmond County, GA, however, he had lived in the Jewell Community for many years. He was the son of Mr. W. P. Carr, Sr. and Martha Johnson Carr and a member of Rock Mill Methodist Church. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. W. P. (Martha Johnson) Carr, Jewell, GA, one son, Michael Lanier Carr, Jr. Dearing, GA and one grandson, Hunter Michael Carr. Friends may call at the residence. Lowe Funeral Home, 77 W Gibson St. Warrenton GA 30828 (706) 465-3333, Email: Lowe113@cs.com
Thomas W. Dudley (PLUM BRANCH, S.C.)
PLUM BRANCH, S.C. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at his residence, Mr. Thomas W. "Pops" Dudley, Jr., 83, husband of Mrs. Delaine Britton Dudley. Mr. Dudley was a native of Stillmore, GA and had lived in Augusta since he was 7 years old until 1984 when he moved to Plum Branch, SC. He was a WWII Navy Veteran who served on the USS Upshur in the Atlantic Theatre. He was a retired merchant in the package store industry. Mr. Dudley was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. Family members in addition to his wife include his sons, Tommy Dudley and Pete Dudley of Plum Branch; grandchildren, April Barr and husband, Stephen; Tom Dudley; great grandchildren, Jackson Barr, Griffin Barr and special friends, Lynn and Stuart Prather, Kristen Prather and Stuart Prather. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. Joe Lusk officiating. Pallbearers will be Vasey Reece, David Redd, Benny Jackson, Ed Thompson, Danny Newton and Henry Wylds. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Piedmont Hospice, 408 West Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484.
Hilda N. Walker (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Norman Walker will be held TODAY at 11 a.m. at Midway United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors are son, Nelson N. Walker, Roswell, Gaa; daughters, Charlotte W. Poss and husband, Thomas of Lincolnton, Linda W. Anthony and husband, Gene of Washington; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117.
Anthony Dunn (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Anthony Wayne Dunn of Lincolnton Parkway entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Ethel Ellison Dunn; daughter, Whitney Glover, Augusta; stepdaughter, Shantel Jones, Hephzibah; stepson, Charles Jones, Augusta; mother Anna Lizzie Dunn, Appling, Ga.; sister, Minnie Lee Dunn, Augusta; brothers, Levon Dunn, Arthur Dunn, Augusta, Glenn Dunn, Hephzibah, Kenneth Dunn, Appling; father-in-law, Junior (Betty) Ellison, Augusta; sisters-in-law, Loretta Brown, Evans, Ga., Annie (Leroy) Lakes, Martinez, Ga.; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Cynthia) Ellison, Willie Ellison, Augusta, Christopher (Crystal) Ellison, Hephzibah; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
Anthony Campbell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Edward L. Singletary (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
Elizabeth O. Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rose Ziola (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
Lonnie Daniel Turner (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Marie Hiers Floyd (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Willie James Rosier (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Hilda N. Walker (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Eleanor Haynes Barton (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
M. Patricia Branton (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Deborah Rickerson Hall (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
Antonio McDaniel (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robert Brinkley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Perley W. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Monique Davis Boyce (PINEHURST, N.C.)
Eleanor Barton (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
David Lamar Guy (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
Joyce Agerton Greiner (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Ogle Padgett Aiken (GIBSON, Ga.)
Olivia Oglesby (GARFIELD, Ga.)
Helen Blum Darling (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Atticus 'Nick' Cliett (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Ulysses Ware (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Laura Johnson Scott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Inez Mote Willis (AIKEN, S.C.)
Dan Hackle (MEEKS COMMUNITY, Ga.)
Atticus "Nick" Cliett (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Mary Louise Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Stanley Olin Merritt (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Johnny Beckworth (THOMSON, Ga.)
Hilda N. Walker (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Charles Foster (EATONTON, Ga.)
Nell Rollins Abbott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Clifton Sherrill (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
Donna Michele Kunis (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Thomas W. Dudley (PLUM BRANCH, S.C.)
Annie Ellis Sparks (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Janice V. Holovack (EVANS, Ga.)
Laura Mae Fielding (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Johnnie Middleton (LAKE CITY, Ga.)
Thomas W. Dudley (PLUM BRANCH, S.C.)
Sara M. Dailey (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Video game predicts Czechs pull upset
Old foes are back where it all began
Jazil's trainer seeks win at underwhelming Belmont
Past major champ clears hurdle
Federer closes in on Laver's major streak
Top picks are trained by Pletcher
Opponent's withdrawal lifts Nadal
Jazil's trainer seeks win at underwhelming Belmont
NEW YORK - If nothing else, at least Kiaran McLaughlin can say he made it to all the Triple Crown races.
Area Announcements
Note: Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published weekly.
Top picks are trained by Pletcher
NEW YORK - Kentucky Derby runner-up Bluegrass Cat was made the favorite for Saturday's $1 million Belmont Stakes, which drew a field of 12 3-year-olds.
Old foes are back where it all began
PARIS - Accomplishments accumulate, the years begin to blur and suddenly Justine Henin-Hardenne and Kim Clijsters start sounding like old-timers.
On track in Augusta
As the only track club in the area, members of the Augusta Flyers have to leave town to find other clubs to compete with. But this weekend, 35 Georgia clubs will come to them.
Video game predicts Czechs pull upset
Brazil will not repeat as World Cup champion, according to a simulation of the tournament.
Overtime
Rising Greenbrier senior Will Dunaway is one of 136 high school players nationwide who has been selected to attend the Adidas Elite Soccer Program at the Loomis Chaffee School in Connecticut in July.
Overtime
Thomson native and former NFL punter Ray Guy will hold his Ray Guy/Prokicker.com Kicking Academy today and Thursday at Westside High School.
Opponent's withdrawal lifts Nadal
PARIS - Hopping in place in a hallway leading to the court, Rafael Nadal was drenched with sweat before he smacked a ball in his French Open quarterfinal.
Eclipsing Venus
PARIS - Venus Williams shanked overheads, dumped volleys into the net and sailed strokes several feet long, 70 unforced errors in all. Not at her best, it didn't help that she was facing a younger version of herself in 17-year-old Nicole Vaidisova.
'Soccer is first'
The ball has stopped wars and started them, whipsawed financial markets and sent shivers of ineluctable joy and cardiac arrest rippling across entire countries at the same moment.
Federer closes in on Laver's major streak
PARIS - Roger Federer's eight consecutive trips to the semifinals at Grand Slam tournaments is the second-longest streak in the Open era.
Past major champ clears hurdle
PARIS - It took Svetlana Kuznetsova nearly two years to adjust to being a Grand Slam champion. She appears to be back on track these days.
Music, comedy headline 2006 City Lights Festival
Music, comedy headline 2006 City Lights Festival
Mark Wills will be a headliner at Bill Anderson's 10th annual City Lights Festival at 7 p.m. June 22 in Commerce, Ga.
Georgia Farmers Market
This is a list of commodities available at the Georgia Farmers Market, 1150 Fifth St. Prices and availability of produce are subject to change.
Camp shows cadets what military is like
About five stories high, the rappel tower was daunting to Robin Roberts.
Across the river
CSRA APPLE MACINTOSH USERS GROUP: 7 p.m. Thursday at Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta; everyone welcome; (803) 279-6456
This week
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: Fridays in June; gates open at 6:30 p.m., movies begin at dusk; Friday, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; June 16, Shrek, Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens, 1 11th St.; June 23, The Princess Bride; June 30, Madagascar; Columbia County Fairgrounds, 4470 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown; $1, payable by cash or check at gate; proceeds benefit the MCG Children's Medical Center; (706) 7211-4004
Around the block
The Men in Aprons Cook-off will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Gordon Club, 19th Street, Building 18402. Categories include main dish, meats, appetizers, desserts and soul food. There will be live jazz, food samples and a chance to win prizes. Tickets are $10. A photo ID is required for admission to the installation. Call (706) 791-6780 or visit www.fortgordon.com.
Saturday market grows in popularity
Karen and Al Britton are regular patrons at the Saturday Market on Broad.
For the record
Marriage license applications and divorces.
Library events
MAGICAL STORYTELLER CHAD CREWS: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
Recreation
TAE KWON DO: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; beginning and advanced classes, Olympic-style, basic and women's self-defense; $30 a month
Meetings
HEPHZIBAH LIONS CLUB: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Hephzibah Community Center, Windsor Spring Road; (706) 592-2982
Can you find it?
This week's image takes visitors for walks on the wild side. If you think you know where it is, call (706) 823-3708 and leave your name, area code and telephone number, and how to spell your name. Please be specific.
Exhibit teaches children fire safety
Antonio Phillips had done his homework. He had come up with a fire escape plan with his family after visiting The Great Safety Adventure on June 1 at the Dogwood Terrace Boys and Girls Club.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. Call the service agencies for information. To list your activity, write to Seniors Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send a fa x to (706) 722-7403 or e-mail to feature@augustachronicle.com. Include the name and number of a contact person.
Brenau graduates
The following area students have earned degrees from Brenau University, Gainesville, Ga.:
Musicians will be on canal tours
Leisurely cruises along the Augusta Canal will have musical accompaniment the second Friday of each month.
Reunions
WADLEY HIGH SCHOOL: Seeking classmates for a reunion June 30-July 2; years include 1971-1985; call David Kelly at (706) 214-0173
Milestones
The following students recently graduated from C. H. Terrell Academy: LaToya Beyunka Shanic Ballard, Travis Elbert Jackson, Sharme'se Gloria McDowell and Cory Sherard Murphy.
Japanese garden is rewarding for couple
It started with roses. Today, the backyard is a Japanese garden. That is how Sally Blank describes her husband's progression.
A wet start to summer break
Brandy Dorsey (right, center) and Katrice Drayton, both 9, wipe water from their faces after running through a spraying water hose with other children at the annual J.R. Riles End of the School Year Block Party.
Health and Fitness calendar
The HEALTH AND FITNESS CALENDAR is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information to Health Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send information by fax to (706) 722-7403 and send e-mail to ryan.wehmeyer@augusta chronicle.com. Please include a contact name and phone number.
Restaurant ratings
The following is a listing of restaurant ratings by the Richmond County Department of Environmental Health. Listed are the restaurant name, address, inspection date and the establishment's score (out of a perfect 100):
Lydia Project assists cancer patients
Helping women with cancer is close to Michelle Johnson's heart.
Hydrangea Society has rosy future
The CSRA Hydrangea Society will hold the second part of its plant sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Pendleton King Park.
Hydrangea Society has rosy future
Saturday market grows in popularity
Lydia Project assists cancer patients
Exhibit teaches children fire safety
Musicians will be on canal tours
Camp shows cadets what military is like
Japanese garden is rewarding for couple
FireBall players can feel the spark
Hollywood movies show cars are more than nuts and bolts
House moves to boost fines for broadcast indecency
House moves to boost fines for broadcast indecency
WASHINGTON - The government's power to punish broadcasters for indecent programming such as the 2004 Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction" will increase tenfold under legislation the House takes up Tuesday.
Trump hires Sean Yazbeck on 'Apprentice' finale
Trump hires Sean Yazbeck on 'Apprentice' finale
NEW YORK - The latest "Apprentice" selected by Donald Trump didn't just win a high-paying job, he also found a fiancee on the NBC reality show.
Luke Perry finds 'Windfall' just the ticket
Luke Perry finds 'Windfall' just the ticket
LOS ANGELES - If Luke Perry won the lottery he wouldn't buy any of that glitzy stuff for sale in the tony shops of Beverly Hills, 90210.
Blue Horse builds toward success
Gamers' old friend 'Mario' gets bright, fun update
Hollywood movies show cars are more than nuts and bolts
I admit it. I named my car, but I know I'm not alone. There's something about a car that allows, perhaps even encourages, owners to project very human characteristics.
First ace a special treat for ex-football player
Just getting to play the ultra- exclusive Sage Valley Golf Club in Graniteville was going to be thrill enough for Henry Owen, or so he thought.
Donation of masks will help animals in distress
Play springs surprises on audience
Partnership enhancing USC Aiken
Aiken has seen fraudulent money orders
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