North Augusta history is worth preserving
There is a little-known jewel in the heart of downtown North Augusta.
Health calendar
The Health Calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information by fax to (706) 722-7403 and send e-mail to ryan.wehmeyer@augustachronicle.com.
Calendar
The National Barrel Horse Association President's Cup will take place at 9 a.m. today at the Hippodrome, 5540 Jefferson Davis Highway, North Augusta. The event is free. Call (706) 823-3728.
Reunions
Reunion listings for Georgia and South Carolina.
Five questions with Johanna Blue
Johanna Blue is the executive director of the Aiken County chapter of the American Red Cross.
CSRA Bridge Results
CSRA Bridge Club results for September 11-17.
Library schedules
Library hours, addresses and phone numbers in the Aiken County area.
It helps to have a sense of humor
I don't know about you, but I am in desperate need of humor this week. Hence, here are some funny one-liners from my experience so far.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. To list your activity, write to Seniors Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send a fax to (706) 722-7403 or e-mail to feature@augustachronicle.com.
Man on the street
Should Aiken County be promoted by the state tourism department as a horse or golf community?
Pet of the week
Allegra, a 5-month-old female cat, is available for adoption through the CSRA Humane Society. For more information, visit www.csrahumanesociety.org or call (706) 261-7387.
Around the block
The Count Basie Orchestra will appear Friday at 8 p.m. at the Etherredge Center.
Aiken County farmers market
The Aiken County Farmers Market, at Williamsburg Street and Richland Avenue, sells fresh produce daily, depending on weather, from about 8:30 a.m. until vendors are sold out. Call (803) 643-4660.
Volleyball team improves under new coaches
With new coaches Bill and Christie Warnken at the helm, Fox Creek High School's volleyball team is posting a better record than last year's.
In our community
The Aiken Newcomers Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at Houndslake Country Club. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the program begins at 10:30 a.m. Business casual dress required.
Soup kitchen nourishes the body, comforts the soul
Most people spend their days off of work running errands or going on trips.
Athlete Spotlight: Summer Harris
Weekdays are long for Summer Harris. After school, the North Augusta High School senior has a couple of hours devoted to volleyball, either through practice or a game; then it's time for cheerleading practice.
Spotted: Around Aiken
For more photos. log on to The Augusta Chronicle's photo blog at http://spotted.augusta.com.
On the record
These are the bookings for the Aiken County Detention Center for Sept. 14-22. Suspects are innocent until proved guilty:
Where we worship
The church seeks to unite, inspire and equip Christians to transform individuals, families and communities by helping them experience Jesus Christ through the love and compassion of his people.
Correction
The In Our Community section of the Sept. 24 Carolina Chronicle should have said that Rent A Master Gardener services are $50 and tax-deductible. The Chronicle regrets the error.
CSRA bridge results
Results of the CSRA Bridge Club's September 18-24 Masterpoint Race.
Benefit for church is also a healthful exercise
Each year, Anne Comer watches families turn a fundraiser into a bonding experience.
Meetings calendar
Calendar of meetings and events in the area.
Rants and Raves
I just read in today's paper, which is Thursday, where Tommy Moore, from the state of South Carolina, refused to go to a meeting in Georgia. I think it was the best political move he's ever made, and he's made some good ones.
Black Box shows are percolating
It's two hours of songs, laughs, desserts and coffee.
Playoff matchups set; Tigers to open at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK - If the Detroit Tigers are going to extend their surprising season by making a run in the playoffs, they'll have to get past the New York Yankees.
Baseball's stars come out swinging over drug report
Roger Clemens calls the report "dangerous and malicious and reckless." Andy Pettitte insists he never took banned drugs. Miguel Tejada says he is being smeared again by scandal.
AL Wrapup
The Minnesota Twins missed another chance to move ahead in the division race.
Robinson won't return; Alou, Baker next?
NL Wrapup
Pinch-hitter Scott Spiezio hit a bases-loaded triple with two outs in the eighth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals cut their magic number for clinching the NL Central to one by rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Saturday.
Playoff matchups set; Tigers to open at Yankee Stadium
Baseball's stars come out swinging over drug report
Robinson won't return; Alou, Baker next?
Frank Robinson will not return as the Washington Nationals' manager in 2007, the team announced Saturday, a day before its season will end with a third consecutive last-place finish.
Alexa Marie Hill
Matthew and Pamela Hill, of Whitsett, N.C., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter. Alexa Marie, born June 20, 2006, at Women's Hospital in Greensboro, N.C.
Landen Allen Bradford
S.J. and Suzanne Bradford, of Gibson, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Landen Allen, born August 6, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Aubrey Nicole Smith-Walker
Misty Smith and Evan Walker, both of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Aubrey Nicole, born August 31, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Britton Ellis Larson
Claire and Rick Larson Jr., of Blackshear, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Britton Ellis, born August 14, 2006, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, Ga. She made her debut at 2:09 p.m., weighed 9 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fitzgerald of North Augusta and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Larson Sr. of Blackshear. She was welcomed home by big sister, Reagan, 22 months.
Tavares James Hanks
Tavares and Belinda Hanks, of Windsor, S.C., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Tavares James, born August 30, 2006, at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken.
Novelyn Sage Spiller
Christopher and Erin Spiller, of Modoc, S.C., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Novelyn Sage, born September 5, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Emma Marie Jacobs
Mickey and Tammy Jacobs, of Appling, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Marie, born August 28, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Braves enjoy grounding Astros for '06
ATLANTA - Sure, it's not polite to rejoice in others' misfortunes, but the Atlanta Braves couldn't help themselves Sunday.
Braves enjoy grounding Astros for '06
Braves' lapses keeps Astros alive
After reliever Trever Miller gave up an Adam LaRoche game-tying homer in the eighth inning, the Astros rallied for three unearned runs in the ninth thanks to errors by Marcus Giles and Edgar Renteria.
Braves' lapses keeps Astros alive
After reliever Trever Miller gave up an Adam LaRoche game-tying homer in the eighth inning, the Astros rallied for three unearned runs in the ninth thanks to errors by Marcus Giles and Edgar Renteria.
On the move / Biz Bits
Michelle A. Redd has been promoted to assistant vice president for electronic banking at Georgia Bank & Trust Co. She was previously the electronic banking officer.
Largest rail yard works to be more efficient
Something is almost always moving on the tightly packed 315 miles of railroad track in North Platte that the Guinness Book of Records says is the largest rail yard in the world.
Business calendar
Upcoming business-related events in the Augusta area.
Automakers rethink minivans
Friends say her choice of vehicles makes her a typical suburban mom, but Jennifer Dionisio doesn't care what they think.
Largest rail yard works to be more efficient
Chimney sweep enjoys talking with customers
Chimney sweep enjoys talking with customers
When Michael Strickland wakes up before work, he is sure of two things.
Biz Bites
Younger workers are more likely to don their headphones while sitting in their offices than their older counterparts, according to a study from Spherion Corp.
Editorial Cartoon 100106 - The Augusta Chronicle
Augusta sees its last of First, but plenty of Few
Augusta sees its last of First, but plenty of Few
Last week, mayoral candidate Ronnie Few was back in the news. We found out Augusta is on the way from being the Garden City to the Gang City. And First Friday has seen its best days.
Tigers' ground game dominates
Clemson's ground game finally has caught up to coach Tommy Bowden's expectations.
Unbeaten Wake Forest finally can focus on Clemson
No. 15 Clemson takes stride with improved running game
Tigers' ground game dominates
Clemson's ground game finally has caught up to coach Tommy Bowden's expectations.
No. 15 Clemson takes stride with improved running game
CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson guard Nathan Bennett always wanted a team where almost anyone could run through the holes opened by the offensive line.
Unbeaten Wake Forest finally can focus on Clemson
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - It would have been easy for unbeaten Wake Forest to look ahead to the Clemson game and shrug off Division I-AA Liberty.
SEC Wrapup
Everything seemed harder for Tennessee last year, including its win over cross-state rival Memphis.
Top 25 wrapup
The 14th-ranked Oregon Ducks wanted to answer critics who called their controversial victory over Oklahoma two weeks ago a fluke.
Gators stem Tide with stout defense
Florida coach Urban Meyer learned all he needed to know about the Southeastern Conference last season against Alabama.
Southern Conference wrapup
Winless going into Saturday's game, The Citadel apparently responded to a pep talk from former linebacker Marc Buoniconti and held off Chattanooga 24-21 to get its first victory of the season.
AP Top 25 Results
How the top 25 college football teams did in this week's games.
No. 1 Ohio State pulls away in AP Top 25
ACC Wrapup
MIAMI - Javarris James set a record for Miami freshmen by rushing for 148 yards and the Hurricanes survived an often-sloppy effort in beating previously unbeaten Houston 14-13 on Saturday night.
ACC Wrapup
MIAMI - Javarris James set a record for Miami freshmen by rushing for 148 yards and the Hurricanes survived an often-sloppy effort in beating previously unbeaten Houston 14-13 on Saturday night.
Top 25 wrapup
The 14th-ranked Oregon Ducks wanted to answer critics who called their controversial victory over Oklahoma two weeks ago a fluke.
AP Top 25 Results
How the top 25 college football teams did in this week's games.
No. 1 Ohio State pulls away in AP Top 25
NEW YORK - Ohio State tightened its hold on No. 1.
SEC Wrapup
Everything seemed harder for Tennessee last year, including its win over cross-state rival Memphis.
Gators stem Tide with stout defense
Florida coach Urban Meyer learned all he needed to know about the Southeastern Conference last season against Alabama.
Southern Conference wrapup
Winless going into Saturday's game, The Citadel apparently responded to a pep talk from former linebacker Marc Buoniconti and held off Chattanooga 24-21 to get its first victory of the season.
Welfare reform, 10 years later
'Fixing' what isn't broken
Word that, as of Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Energy will take over management of the SRS Citizens Advisory Board is dismaying. We hope we're wrong, but it seems like putting the fox in charge of the henhouse.
Ganging up on the gang problem
If prudent people were under siege here, Augusta would have a huge problem. They're not.
First Friday is not dead yet
Augusta's Downtown Development Authority's decision to redirect its $1,000-a-month investment away from the First Friday festival, and into hiring a downtown events coordinator, produces two profound results.
Ganging up on the gang problem
Welfare reform, 10 years later
The nation recently took note of two historical events - the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. There's a third historical event also worth taking note of: the 10th anniversary of welfare reform.
Georgia Southern tops Western Carolina
Chris Covington ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and Travis Clark passed for a score to lead Georgia Southern to a 24-14 victory over Western Carolina Saturday night.
Yellow Jackets in driver's seat after win at VT
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Georgia Tech's players and coach Chan Gailey acted not at all surprised after they went to Lane Stadium and thoroughly outplayed Virginia Tech.
Jackets pound Hokies
Georgia Tech is a favorite again. Only this time it is not for some innocuous bowl game played west of the Mississippi River.
A special victory for Jackets
Gaileyball replaced Beamerball, at least for one afternoon. Georgia Tech beat Virginia Tech using its own strategy Saturday, making momentum-swinging special teams and defensive plays that led to 14 points in the Yellow Jackets' victory.
Georgia Southern tops Western Carolina
Yellow Jackets in driver's seat after win at VT
Cleaning the car can be just as good as a tune-up
D.J. Trahan wins Southern Farm playoff for first PGA Tour title
D.J. Trahan wins Southern Farm playoff for first PGA Tour title
MADISON, Miss. - D.J. Trahan wasn't happy with his putting Sunday until he got to a playoff in the Southern Farm Bureau Classic.
Bean beats Eaks in playoff to win Greater Hickory Classic
Bean beats Eaks in playoff to win Greater Hickory Classic
CONOVER, N.C. - Andy Bean won the Greater Hickory Classic for his first Champions Tour title Sunday, two-putting for birdie from 25 feet to beat R.W. Eaks on the first hole of a playoff.
Golf roundup
Tiger Woods was alone on the far end of the practice green at The Grove as this small village north of London lost the last of its light Saturday, his competition already gone in more ways than one.
Tiger pushes PGA streak to 6 with another world title
CHANDLER'S CROSS, England - Good news for the rest of golf: Tiger Woods is going on vacation.
Tiger pushes PGA streak to 6 with another world title
Swainsboro has a lot to live up to
Swainsboro has a lot to live up to
The Tigers were 4-6 in 2005 and 6-6 in 2004. They went 10-1-2 in 2003 and won the state title with a defense that's still talked up around the state. That's the history every Tiger tries to live up to.
Prep football scores
Prep football scores from Georgia and South Carolina
Friends, like time, pass on
Every work day I walk up the same steps that I walked as a young man. That makes it easy for me to still think of myself as a young man, but I am not. In fact, I calculate, I am closer to my 70th birthday than I am to my 40th.
Sonny Perdue offers fiscally sound leadership
What a difference a few years can make! Teri North, Evans
United Nations wants us disarmed
The recent high-level United Nations Review Conference on Small Arms ended without any formal demands that civilian firearms ownership be banned. But the United Nations remains determined to disarm everyone except its own agencies.Glenda Windham, Wagener, S.C.
Evolution letter filled with junk science
After giving a good definition of a scientific theory, David Robinson ("Proof of evolution is observable," Sept. 27) makes the argument that microevolution proves macroevolution. That is junk science.Chuck Tatum, North Augusta, S.C.
Sonny Perdue offers fiscally sound leadership
Elect Vicki Simons to school board
Vicki Simons is the retirees' best bet for Aiken County's school board this year.Tom Walker, Aiken
Evolution letter filled with junk science
Clinton can't keep his lies straight
Speaking on Fox, Bill Clinton said of Osama bin Laden: "I authorized the CIA to get troops together to try to kill him." Another case of Bubba telling another bold-faced lie! Lee Benedict, Martinez
United Nations wants us disarmed
Both senators are embarrassments
What an embarrassment! As a firmly transplanted West Virginian, I am aghast at Jay Rockefeller's outlandish statements that Saddam Hussein should have stayed in power ("A twisted view on Saddam," Sept. 29).Bob Marchal, Aiken, S.C.
Steven Kendrick should be our mayor
Trees are invaluable to our way of life
Both senators are embarrassments
Trees are invaluable to our way of life
I am pleased to see the proposed revisions to the Columbia County tree ordinance scheduled to go before the county's planning commission on Oct. 5, and applaud the enforcement efforts of Columbia County community forester Preston Duffie.Marsha Maurer, Martinez
Clinton can't keep his lies straight
MOX mission approaches for SRS
Making the world a safer place is a concern to us all. To reduce the threat of rogue nations and terrorists from obtaining nuclear weapon materials, the United States and Russia signed the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement in 2000. The agreement requires each country to dispose of 34 metric tons of surplus, weapons-grade plutonium by turning it into mixed oxide (MOX) fuel for use in existing commercial nuclear reactors. After the fuel is used in the reactor, it can no longer be used in a nuclear weapon.
Elect Vicki Simons to school board
MOX mission approaches for SRS
Steven Kendrick should be our mayor
I wholeheartedly endorse Steven Kendrick for mayor of Augusta, and ask my fellow electors to vote for him in the Nov. 7 election. Tracy E. Williams Jr., Augusta
Wife's name is first when addressing cards
Well-traveled couple enjoys family affairs
Sony's Reader uses e-ink for e-books
Statistics and studs: Sports teams find a lucrative market in female fans
Survey says comics, gardening are important
Techbits: Library access, Facebook privacy, Security warranty, and more
Artists take manicures way beyond file and polish
Tech test: Running Gadgets Glance
Power off: Electrical work can be safer than you think
Airport fights fear of flying on the fly
Online journals threaten traditional scientific peer-review system
Well-traveled couple enjoys family affairs
Eleven years ago, Preston and Dorothy Harpe decided it was time to leave their condominium and find a more spacious place to call home.
Tech test: Running Gadgets Glance
NEW YORK - I logged hundreds of miles on runs this summer, carrying up to four gadgets simultaneously for tracking speed and distance. All in the name of giving each product a fair test, I endured endless ridicule from fellow runners who wondered about all the straps around my arms and the devices stuffed into my pockets.
Online journals threaten traditional scientific peer-review system
LOS ANGELES - Scientists frustrated by the iron grip that academic journals hold over their research can now pursue another path to fame by taking their research straight to the public online.
Artists take manicures way beyond file and polish
Hand-carved three-dimensional fruit, intricate snakeskin and tiny faces all painted on a fingernail. Is it art? Or just a really good manicure?
Power off: Electrical work can be safer than you think
This article is not about workers' compensation insurance. But it's a good jumping-off point for our opinions on electrical work.
For the Birds
On quiet evenings, it's possible to pinpoint Ron and Tammy Johnson's modest Harlem home long before it comes into view.
Airport fights fear of flying on the fly
A review of recent aviation news: Alleged plane terrorism plotters arrested in London. Fighter jets escorting diverted landings in Boston and Amsterdam. Crashes in Ukraine and Kentucky. The anniversary of Sept. 11.
Survey says comics, gardening are important
It seems readers of The Augusta Chronicle like to keep their comic strip favorites all in the family.
Techbits: Library access, Facebook privacy, Security warranty, and more
NEW YORK - The nation's public libraries have significantly expanded wireless and high-speed Internet access but face budget and space constraints in continuing to meet demand, a new study finds.
Look ahead
The Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center's "In The Pink" party to raise awareness of breast cancer will be at 7 p.m. Friday, at Julian Smith Casino.
Sony's Reader uses e-ink for e-books
Books have been a bit of the orphan in the digital world. Music has the iPod. Video has YouTube. Books have, well, Amazon.com, where you can buy them printed on paper.
Wife's name is first when addressing cards
Dear Carson: How should I sign a greeting card if it's from my husband and me?
Property transfers
Here are the Richmond County property transfers for Sept. 14-18. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office:
Statistics and studs: Sports teams find a lucrative market in female fans
They sat front and center on aluminum bleachers in the middle of August, wiping away sweat and battling humidity as they leaned forward to get a closer look at the bulging muscles of football players they drove nearly two hours to see.
Conservationists question possible intention for logging in forest plan
Woman, four children killed in North Charleston
Girls' behavior issues stressed
COLUMBIA - When God talks about "the least of these," he's counting the youths in the juvenile justice system among those ranks, Judge William Byars said.
Students give new writing section a thumbs down
Already not pleased with the addition of a writing portion to the SAT, Lakeside High School senior Rebecca Hagler was even less thrilled to learn her efforts didn't matter.
Taking hold of a new purpose
A group of men at a Bible study class draped their arms over each other's shoulders and bowed their heads in prayer.
News Analysis: Runoff is a real possibility with unprecedented circumstances
ATLANTA - This year's election will be a new experience for Georgia voters. Never in living memory has a Republican governor vied for re-election.
Dangerous minds don't deter doctor from work
Dr. Elena Carmen Nichita loves to rout around where some fear to touch - the minds of people accused of committing violent crimes.
Across the area
A 44-year-old Augusta woman was robbed and sexually assaulted Saturday while walking in the 3600 block of Jonathan Circle, according to a Richmond County sheriff's report.
Chicken farming expands statewide
NEW ELLENTON - Next to the rows of soybean and corn at the Greene family farm are rows of what more and more farmers in western South Carolina are growing to make a buck: chickens.
Blessed friends
Bailey Garrison, 10, holds on to her guinea pigs Ziggy (left) and Checkers in Evans.
The week ahead
TODAY
Across Georgia
ATHENS - Authorities in Northeast Georgia are trying to find the person who posted a long list and description of supposed sexual encounters between dozens of county high school students on the online networking site MySpace.com.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A bill that would establish federal recognition and support of the unique Gullah-Geechee culture is a step closer to becoming law.
Fort Gordon hopes new power deal brings update
Across the southeast
MONTGOMERY, ALA. - A 30-year-old Montgomery police officer shot in the head during a traffic stop died late Saturday, hours after a suspect in the slaying was returned to Alabama from Georgia.
Ideas differ on economy, creating jobs
ATLANTA - Few things show how different Mark Taylor is from Sonny Perdue as much as their approach to economic development.
Girls' behavior issues stressed
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Ping works on plan for military
Privacy issues trouble opponents of biometrics
ATLANTA - For eight hours Sue Ella Deadwyler sat and listened to testimony before a recent legislative committee that drew only one reporter and just a handful of lawmakers and lobbyists.
Woman, four children killed in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - A man was charged Sunday with murdering his wife and her four children in a domestic dispute at their home.
Ideas differ on economy, creating jobs
Who owes? Collectors may know
Thousands of Richmond County residents with delinquent property taxes could soon find out by mail that liens on their property have been sold to a private company.
Fort Gordon hopes new power deal brings update
Some of the wires providing electricity to Fort Gordon's high-tech equipment have been there almost as long as the post itself.
Conservationists question possible intention for logging in forest plan
On its way through the clouds, the muddy road up north Georgia's Brawley Mountain winds past thickets of century-old forests and, rangers say, the occasional golden-winged warbler.
Across the Southeast
Protesters show up at soldier's funeral
SAT essay won't hurt you - yet
All you high school students agonizing over the new writing portion of the SAT can relax, for now.
Across South Carolina
Gang activity on the rise, USC study shows
Across the area
Woman reports one shot fired
Doctor was pioneer in patient care
Doctor was pioneer in patient care
Dr. Everett Clark Kuglar, a prominent Augusta psychiatrist, who helped transform the state's mental health care system in the 1960s, will be remembered for his innovative approach to caring for the mentally ill, his patriotism, and his devotion, friends and family said Saturday.
SAT essay won't hurt you - yet
News you can use
Voter registration guidelines for Georgia and South Carolina residents.
Chicken farming expands statewide
Around town
The USPA Gold Cup Polo Championship will begin at 4 p.m. at the New Bridge Polo and Country Club, 836 New Bridge Road, Aiken. Gates will open at 2 p.m., and the Polo Pavilion will open at 3 p.m.
Dangerous minds don't deter doctor from work
McKinney wants voting alternative
Outgoing state Rep. Cynthia McKinney railed against the state's electronic voting machines Saturday, calling them "severely flawed" for their inability to provide a paper trail for each vote.
News Analysis: Runoff is a real possibility with unprecedented circumstances
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Denzel Quenton Green, 17, of Hephzibah.
Ping works on plan for military
Karsten Manufacturing Corp. is formulating a plan that will show its support for active-duty military personnel who buy the company's Ping golf clubs, a company official said.
Children's week
The 18th annual Children's Week features a variety of events for children and their families while providing opportunities to learn about the various resources in the community.
Graduation rate hard to compute
McKinney wants voting alternative
Plot unfolds as a cemetery
A lot of people are curious what Aaron Sullivan is developing off William Few Parkway in Columbia County.
Mother, child hurt in downtown accident
Lawsuit asks for deal in writing
About a year ago, the federal Department of Energy told Congress it had suspended shipments of radioactive plutonium to Savannah River Site.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Graduation rate hard to compute
What, exactly, is a high school graduate? That question, which flashed briefly across the radar of the state's gubernatorial race, is one that has raged in education circles for years.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Rants and raves
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Where we live
A weekly snapshot of the interesting people and places that make up the Augusta area.
Braves' payroll will not budge with new owners, team president says
ATLANTA -- A day after a dark moment in the Atlanta Braves' recent franchise history, their failure to reach the playoffs for the first time in 16 years, team president Terry McGuirk delivered a reassuring and hopeful message for the future.
Jury selected in toddlers' drowning trial
WARRENTON, Ga. -- Opening arguments were scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. today in the criminal trial of a Warren County woman whose two young children drowned in a sewage-treatment pond last year.
Privacy issues trouble opponents of biometrics
Lawsuit asks for deal in writing
Students give new writing section a thumbs down
Across the nation
A spokesman for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement confirmed Saturday that the agency is weighing whether to press charges against former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, who hastily resigned from office Friday.
Biggest tax delinquents
Figures are as of Sept. 21. List represents those owing at least $5,000 in delinquent taxes.
Across Georgia
At a recent "Victory Dinner" with Republican donors, Gov. Sonny Perdue delivered some red meat to fiscal conservatives, announcing that his administration has delivered more than $2 billion in tax relief to Georgia citizens.
Major should return to Ireland
Croagh Patrick rises conically 2,382 feet above Clew Bay in County Mayo. More than 1,500 years ago, St. Patrick walked barefoot to the peak and famously fasted for 40 days and 40 nights.
Cleaning the car can be just as good as a tune-up
Why is it that a clean car drives better than a sloppy car? Is it for the same reason that a car runs better when you're thinking of selling it?
Stewart's fuel gamble pays off in win
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Before Sunday's race, Tony Stewart had never won a stock car race on fuel mileage. He still hasn't.
Gordon's quest for his fifth title is going smoothly, so far
Performance psychologist Jack Stark was hired to make sure everyone involved with Hendrick Motorsports not only works to help all four teams win, but feels good in the process.
Stewart's fuel gamble pays off in win
Drivers fall out of Chase
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The playoff atmosphere NASCAR hoped for in the Chase for the Championship is slowly fading.
Gordon's quest for his fifth title is going smoothly, so far
Performance psychologist Jack Stark was hired to make sure everyone involved with Hendrick Motorsports not only works to help all four teams win, but feels good in the process.
Joyce Jones Facteau (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
WARRENVILLE, S.C. - Entered into rest Saturday, morning, September 30, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Mrs. Joyce Jones Facteau, 65, affectionately known as 'Ma Jo', of Warrenville SC, wife of Mr. Gerald Francis Facteau. The family has asked that memorials be made to Bath First Baptist Church, c/o the building fund, P.O. Box 240, Bath, SC 29816 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 www.Diabetes.org Funeral services will be held Tuesday, morning, October 3, 2006 at 11 o'clock at Bath First Baptist Church, Bath, SC, with Pastor Herb Sons officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Friends may call at the residence of Elizabeth Smith, 130 Bryan Dr., Warrenville, SC or tonight from 7 until 9 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, SC
Sarah Person (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Sarah E. Person of Amsterdam Drive entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Rachel Person, Augusta; one sister, Lucille Felders, Augusta; one brother, Matthew Burke, New York; five grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Blvd., Augusta, Ga.
Evelyn Brooks (WRENS, Ga.)
WRENS, Ga. - Mrs. Evelyn Newsome Brooks, 79, loving wife to the late Oliver Brooks and the daughter of the late Ellis Newsome and Annie Padgett Newsome, entered into rest September 29, 2006 at Old Capital Inn Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday, October 2, 2006 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald Lumpkin officiating. Burial will follow at Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. this evening, Sunday October 1, 2006, at the funeral home. Mrs. Brooks was a retired as a seamstress at Stapleton Garment, was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include; a son, Joe (Lynette) Brooks, Wrens, Ga.; three grandchildren, Scott, Jeff and Greg (ToniLynn) Brooks, and one very special great grandson, Jared Joseph Brooks; two sisters, Louise N. Wells, Atlanta, Ga., Jeanette N. Hadden, Blythe, Ga., and two brothers, Lamar Newsome, Augusta, Ga., and M.P. Newsome, Gibson, Ga. Pallbearers will be Albert Padgett, Wade Brooks, Melvin Hadden, Dwayne Hadden, Nathaniel Newsome, Terry Brooks. Memorial could be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church building fund Bobbie Kitchens 1092 Oak St. Avera Ga. 30803. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Henry Barnes (MERIDIANVILLE, AL.)
MERIDIANVILLE, AL. - Henry Jefferson "Hank" Barnes, 27, formerly of Union Point, Ga., died Thursday, September 28, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Union Point with The Rev. Dr. Jan Blissit officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall. McCommons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Brooks (WRENS, Ga.)
WRENS, Ga. - Mrs. Evelyn Newsome Brooks, 79, entered into rest September 29, 2006 at Old Capital Inn Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday, October 2, 2006 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald Lumpkin officiating. Burial will follow at Church Cemetery. Memorial could be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church building fund Bobbie Kitchens 1092 Oak St. Avera Ga. 30803. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA.
Gralin Johnson (OCONEE, Ga.)
OCONEE, Ga. - Mr. Gralin Johnson, age 46, of Oconee, died Friday. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1 in the Bay Springs Methodist Church Cemetery near Oconee. May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville is in charge of the arrangements.
Willie L. Parker (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Mr. Willie Leslie Parker, 89, died Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Jenkins County Hospital. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Ophelia Parker of Screven County; and his brothers, Harrison, Emory, Leon, and Leo Parker; and his daughter, Eloise Alexander. Mr. Parker was born in Screven County October 2, 1916. He was a member of the Bay Branch Baptist Church. He spent the early years of his life in Screven County and later moved to Millen and established Parker Motor Company with his brothers, Emory and Harrison. Parker Motor Company served the community for over 40 years. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a. m. Tuesday, at the Green Fork Baptist Church with Dr. Ray Freeman and Rev.Grady Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow in the Millen Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Lula Mae Perryman Parker; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred (Edsel) Higginbotham of Callahan, FL and Doris, (Grady) Godbee of Augusta; two sisters, Elease Clarke and Louise Perryman both of Millen; a brother, Millard Parker of Augusta; a son-in-law, Ronald Alexander of Perkins; five grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. Active Pallbearers will be Jeff Godbee, Derek Alexander, Louis Parker, Mike Giles, John Powell, Mark Gresham, Tyler Powell, and Hunter Alexander. Visitation will be Monday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Crowe-Fields Funeral Home.
Minnie Pearl Griffith (BAIRDSTOWN COMMUNITY, Ga.)
BAIRDSTOWN COMMUNITY, Ga. - Minnie Pearl Griffith, 52, died on Friday, September 29, 2006. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at McCommons Chapel. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home. McCommons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Hinman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Richard B. (Dick) Hinman, Sr. 84, husband of the late Mrs. Marian M. Hinman. entered into rest Saturday, September 30, 2006 in the Medical College of Georgia. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. from Hillcrest Memorial Park with Reverend Bob Hoeller and Reverend Roger Stone officiating. Mr. Hinman was a native of Pilot Mound Iowa and a veteran of W.W.II. He was retired from the Department of Transportation as a Senior Right-of-way appraiser. Mr. Hinman was a member of Mann Memorial United Methodist Church where he had served as a trustee and a member of the Men's Club. He was a life time member of the American Legion and was a chair caner. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard B. and Nancy Hinman Jr. of Augusta, Gary S. Hinman, one granddaughter, Beth Hinman both of Norwood, Ga., one daughter, Gail Hinman of Atlanta, one brother, Donald E. Hinman do Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation 2260 Wrightsboro Road Augusta, Georgia 30904. The family will receive friends Monday (Today) from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
David Earl Patterson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. David Earl Patterson entered into rest, Friday, September 29, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Mr. Patterson has been conveyed to McDougald Funeral Home of Anderson, SC for funeral and interment services. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Ellek Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Medical Downtown Division. Mr. Ellek Brown of Cauthen Drive. Funeral services will be conducted today, Monday, October 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Newberry Full Gospel Baptist Church with Rev. Cleveland Garrison, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park with Military Honors. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The funeral procession will leave the residence at 10:15 a.m. Florist: 9:15 a.m. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Mary Lena Boatright (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mary Lena Boatright, age 81, of Swainsboro, GA on Friday, September 29, 2006. Funeral services will be Monday October 2 at 2 PM at the Hawhammock Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. The body will lie in state beginning at 12 PM Peebles-Curry-Durden is in charge of arrangements.
Douglas Sommers (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
ROCKY FORD, Ga. - Douglas McArthur "Buddy" Sommers, 63, of Sylvania, died Saturday, September 30, 2006. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at 11:00 A.M. at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Douglas Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, 6 until 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home of Sylvania. 912/564-2331
Catherine Sherlock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Catherine Sherlock, 97, entered into rest Friday, September 29, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Wammock (TENNILLE, Ga.)
TENNILLE, Ga. - Mr. James Norman Wammock died Saturday. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 3 in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery near Tennille. The family suggests that donations may be made to the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife Eloise Hitchcock Wammock of Tennille. May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Schumpert (SALUDA, S.C.)
SALUDA, S.C. - Betty Pow Schumpert, 78, of 1073 Barr Woods Rd., died Friday, September 29, 2006, at her residence. Born in Edgefield County and a daughter of the late Budge Garvin and Auzelle Adams Pow, she was the wife of George William Schumpert, Jr. Mrs. Schumpert retired after 30 years as a Quality Control Inspector with Williamson - Dickie Manufacturing. She was a member of Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was active with the Senior Citizens group and was a member of the Women's Home and Foreign Missions Society. Mrs. Schumpert was a loving and devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 50 1/2 years, George William Schumpert, Jr.; one son and daughter-in-law, George William III and Linda Schumpert of Saluda; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ruth Crawford of Saluda and Peggy and Paul Brown of Hodges; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Jerrie Pow of Ninety Six and two grandchildren, George William "Will" Schumpert IV and Brooke Nicole Schumpert. A brother, Willie Pow and two sisters, Enoree Allen and Ebbie McCarthy preceded Mrs. Schumpert in death. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, October 2, 2006, at Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church with Rev. David McCarthy and Rev. John Griffith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Sunday evening at Ramey Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 391 Hickory Grove Rd., Saluda, SC 29138. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Edward Hawkins (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - A celebration of life service for Mr. Edward Oliver "Ed" Hawkins, 35, who died Sunday, morning, son of Jim and Annie Hawkins, will be held Thursday, afternoon at 3 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends Thursday, afternoon from 2 until the time of service and immediately following the service at the funeral home.
Richard Gillom (CAMDEN, N.J.)
CAMDEN, N.J. - Richard Gillom, age 91, died Monday, September 25, 2006. Mr. Gillom was born February 7, 1915 in Warrenton, Ga. to the late Haddie and Irving Gillom. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Eunice Gillom. Survivors include his daughters, Tina and Sylvia, and many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed operating a television repair business in the Philadelphia, Pa. area for many years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 315 Greentree Road, Turnersville, N.J. For more information, please contact Carl Miller Funeral Home at 856-365-2966. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Vera J. Whitener (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Vera J. Whitener age 53 entered into rest Friday September 29, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Whitener is survived by her husband, Roger Whitener of Hephzibah; son, Troy Totten of Hephzibah; step-children, Daniela Eder and Roger Clayton Whitener both of Germany; step-granddaughter, LeeAnn Whitener of Germany; brother, Richard Bailey and his wife, Carole of Evans; mother-in-law, Christy Whitener of Hephzibah; sister-in-laws, Betty Bailey, Jan Brinkman, both of Hephzibah and Wanda Evans of Evans; brother-in-law, John Whitener Jr. of Hephzibah; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Whitener was a native of Augusta. She was a member of Pine hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Whitener was employed with Augusta Newsprint for 33 years. She was preceded in death by her parents John Artice and Annie Cadle Bailey and a brother Charlie Wayne Bailey. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Monday October 2, 2006 in the chapel of Poteet Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Driggers officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Robert Bailey, John Bailey, Ricky Bryan, Mike Bailey, Kirk May, and Lee Williams. Honorary Pallbearers, Keith Davis, Kenneth Bailey, and Kevin Bryan Poteet Funeral Homes, South Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 (706)798-8886 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Darrell Young (TENNILLE, Ga.)
TENNILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Darrell Amerson Young of Tennille, died Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2 in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville. Family visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Survivors are several nieces and nephews.
Ronald Baynham (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Graveside Services for Mr. Ronald O'Neil Baynham, 73, of Adams Branch Road, North Augusta, SC, who died September 28, 2006, will be conducted this Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Rev. Craig Baynham officiating. Entombment to follow. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice if so desired. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Daniel Nguyen (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, September 29, 2006, Dinh "Daniel" Ngoc Nguyen, 15. Daniel was a native and life long resident of Hephzibah. He was a Sophomore at Hephzibah High School where he was a member of the Japanese Club and also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Family members include his mother: Hang Thanh Vo; father: Diep Ngoc Nguyen; brothers: Minh Ngoc Nguyen, Cuong "Michael" Ngoc Nguyen, sister: Tran Ngoc Nguyen; uncle: Long Vo; aunt: Bich Vo and cousins: Kim Anh Vo, Kim Ngan Vo, Daniel Vo. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. in Hephzibah City Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the Japanese I Class of Hephzibah High School. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daniel Nguyen Memorial Fund, c/o Debbie Stroud, 4888 Old Waynesboro Rd., Hephzibah, GA 30815. The Vigil for the Deceased will be held Monday, October 2, 2006 beginning at 6:00 P.M. and the family will receive friends afterwards until 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Vera Whitener (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Vera J. Whitener age 53 entered into rest Friday September 29, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Whitener is survived by her husband, Roger Whitener of Hephzibah; son Troy Totten of Hephzibah; step-children, Daniela Eder and Roger Clayton Whitener both of Germany; step-granddaughter, LeeAnn Whitener of Germany; brother Richard Bailey and his wife Carole of Evans; mother-in-law, Christy Whitener of Hephzibah; sister-in-laws, Betty Bailey, Jan Brinkman both of Hephzibah and Wanda Evans of Evans; brother-in-law John Whitener Jr. of Hephzibah; many nieces and nephews Mrs. Whitener was a native of Augusta. She was a member of Pine hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Whitener was employed with Augusta Newsprint for 33 years. She was preceded in death by her parents John Artice and Annie Cadle Bailey and a brother Charlie Wayne Bailey. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. today, Monday October 2, 2006 in the chapel of Poteet Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Driggers officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Robert Bailey, John Bailey, Ricky Bryan, Mike Bailey, Kirk May, and Lee Williams. Honorary Pallbearers, Keith Davis, Kenneth Bailey, and Kevin Bryan Poteet Funeral Homes, South Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 (706)798-8886
Ellek Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Medical Downtown Division, Mr. Ellek Brown, of Cauthen Drive. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Newberry Full Gospel Baptist Church with Rev. Cleveland Garrison, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park. Mr. Brown was a native of Burke County, Georgia and a World War II veteran. In addition to being recording artist, performing with "The Mighty Gospel Supremes, he retired as an upholster in 2003. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Eddie Mae Brown, Augusta, Georgia; five sons, Arnett Brown, Bronx, New York, Larry Brown, Brooklyn, New York, Tyrone Brown, Ivan Brown and David Brown, all of Augusta, Georgia; one daughter, Fran Brown Paris; one son-in-law, Michael Paris, Norwalk, Connecticut; two brothers, Alfornia (Toby) Mathis, Augusta, Georgia and George Mathis, Hamden, Connecticut; sixteen grandchildren; oneGoddaughter, Ruth Change; one Godson, Tyrone Darrian; life long friend, Arthur Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call the residence or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Michael L. Harrell, 59, husband of Patricia "Pat" Harrell, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2006 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection with Rev. David Hunter officiating. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Harrell, an Augusta native, was a veteran of the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Randolph. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Beulah Harrell; a son, Christopher Michael Moon, and his wife, Angela; two daughters, Karen E. Harrell, and Donna M. Black and husband, Billy, and three grandchildren, Zachary M. Black, Breanna K. Moody and Nicholas A. Black. He was preceded in death by his father, Loarn Harrell and his grand daughter, Rebecca Erryn Moon. Pallbearers will be David Seabolt, Mike Litchfield, Ralph Kenny, Robert Moody, Calvin Longshore, John Barlett, Ronnie Story and Marty Cline. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Rebecca Erryn Moon Foundation, 205 Nicholson Street, Evans, Georgia, 30809. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, October 3, 2006 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Raymond Phelps (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Raymond Phelps of Travis Pines Drive entered into rest on Friday, September 29, 2006 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Raymonda P. Phelps, Augusta; one son, Wesley D. Allen; four brothers, Eric Phelps, Shelton Phelps, Michael Phelps, Augusta, Eddie (Rose) Phelps, Jr., Colorado Springs, Co.; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Carolyn West (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Ms. Carolyn Adelaide King Leboff West, age 63, entered into rest at the home of her son on Sunday October 1, 2006. The funeral service is to be held at Platt's Funeral Home Chapel, 337 N. Belair Road Evans GA, at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 2, 2006, with Rev. Larry Bullard officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Platt's 7 - 9:00 PM on Monday October 2, 2006. Ms. West was a Vietnam War widow of Johnny Leboff and loving single mother of three sons. Survivors include three sons, Russell Leboff and wife, Christi, of Richmond, VA, Gary Leboff and wife, Debbie, of Dallas, GA, G. J. West and wife, Kathy, of Evans, GA; three brothers, George King and wife, Annette, of Clayton, GA, David King and wife, Ann, of Augusta, GA, Grady King and wife, Yvonne Jones, of Evans, GA; one sister, Mary Alice Forbes, of Augusta, GA, and eight grandchildren, with a ninth on the way. She also leaves behind her companion of 21 years, Mr. Edward Williams. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809, 706-860-6166 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Donna C. Ferguson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, September 28, 2006 at University Hospital, Mrs. Donna Carter Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson was born September 3, 1951 in Coral Gables, Florida to Evelyn Carter and the late Robert Carter. She was a 1995 graduate of Augusta College with a degree in Science. She received the award for outstanding student in science and mathematics by the Savannah River Section of the American Nuclear Society in 1995. She was a member of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Donna taught Physics and Chemistry for 10 years at A. R. Johnson Health, Science and Engineering Magnet School in Augusta, GA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta. Donna enjoyed aerobics, gardening, swimming and bicycling. Family members include her loving husband of 32 years, John Crawford Ferguson; children: Jason Alan Ferguson, Kimberley Diane Ferguson, Aaron Scott Ferguson, all of Augusta; mother: Evelyn Tillery Carter;Brother: R. Alan Carter; sister-in-law: Sylvia Ann Beardsley; brother-in-law: William R. Ferguson and nephew: David Beardsley, all of Knoxville, Tennessee. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2006 in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Rodger Murchison officiating. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Edd Bradford (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mr. Edd Stark Bradford, Jr. age 78, passed away at Doctors Hospital on Saturday September 30, 2006. A memorial service will be held at Platt's Funeral Home Chapel, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA, at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. The family will receive friends at Platt's, beginning at 5:00 PM on Tuesday. Mr. Bradford was a native of Danburg, GA, was a veteran of both the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Bradford was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Bradford and a daughter, Connie Brown. Survivors include three sons, Benjamin Bradford, of West Virginia, Tracy Bradford and wife, Kathy, of Suwanee, GA, Edd Stark "Eddie" Bradford III and wife, Lynn, of Milledgeville, GA; one daughter, Frances Romine and husband, Dayn, of Evans, GA; one brother, Jessie Lee Bradford, of Plum Branch, SC; two sisters, Gwen Hopkins and husband, David, of Augusta, GA, Mary Lois Culbertson, of Lincolnton, GA; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the charity of your choice. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809, 706-860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Cliff E. Warner (ING NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
ING NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Clifford E. Warner, Entered into rest Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at the Medical College of Georgia. Mr. Warner, 62, was a native of West Paterson, NJ, but lived most of his life in the Augusta area. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond, was a US Army veteran and insurance representative who retired after 35 years with Life of Georgia and ING. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and loved all creatures. Family members include his wife: Cheti Warner of North Augusta; son: Clifford E. Warner II (Michelle) of North Augusta; daughter: Angela Randall (Mark) of Evans, grand-daughters: Baleigh A. Warner and the late Gabrielle E. Warner and brother: the late Clarence E. Warner, Jr. The Memorial Mass will be Monday, October 2, 2006 at 12:15 P.M. at The Church of the Most Holy Trinity with Fr. Allan J. McDonald celebrant and Fr. Timothy C. Donahue concelebrants. Memorials may be to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, 811 Telfair St., Augusta, GA 30901 or the Augusta Humane Society, P.O. Box 12035, Augusta, GA 30914-2035. The Vigil for the Deceased will be at 6:00 P.M., Sunday, October 1, 2006 at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity and the family will receive friends following the Vigil. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Daniel Nguyen (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, September 29, 2006, Dinh "Daniel" Ngoc Nguyen, 15. Daniel was a native and life long resident of Hephzibah. He was a Sophomore at Hephzibah High School where he was a member of the Japanese Club and also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Family members include his mother: Hang Thanh Vo; father: Diep Ngoc Nguyen; brothers: Minh Ngoc Nguyen, Cuong "Michael" Ngoc Nguyen, sister: Tran Ngoc Nguyen; uncle: Long Vo; aunt: Bich Vo and cousins: Kim Anh Vo, Kim Ngan Vo, Daniel Vo. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. in Hephzibah City Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the Japanese I Class of Hephzibah High School. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daniel Nguyen Memorial Fund, c/o Debbie Stroud, 4888 Old Waynesboro Rd., Hephzibah, GA 30815. The Vigil for the Deceased will be held (today) Monday, October 2, 2006 beginning at 6:00 P.M. and the family will receive friends afterwards until 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Katherine Zawacki (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Katherine O. Zawacki, age 54, retired business woman, community volunteer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister succumbed to a massive heart attack on Saturday, September 30, 2006, at University Hospital. Katherine, born November 30, 1951, in Lawton, Comanche County, OK, to the late William J. and Nora O. Simpkins, was united in marriage to Thomas Allen Zawacki on December 3, 1966, in Lawton, OK. Not just a loving wife, mother, and friend, Katherine opened her heart and home to anyone in need of assistance, despite the struggles she faced herself. While operating her restaurant (1996-2001), she held Sunday dinner for all her patrons, building friendships and maintaining loving relationships with family and friends alike. Once retired from her restaurant, she continued to influence and bless the lives of children with troubled pasts, becoming a certified mentor and foster parent (2001-2005). Katherine encouraged all of her many children to improve, guiding them through difficult times, showing concern, love and wisdom. Her strength, courage, determination, and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Katherine will be greatly missed. Katherine is survived by her husband, Thomas; her daughter and son-in law, Clorinda Zawacki and Peter Perez, and their children, Peter Perez, Zachary Zawacki, and Alexandra Perez of San Antonio, TX; her daughter and son-in-law, Veronica and Patrick Kinsey, and their children, Kelly Emprimo, Amanda Emprimo, John Hall, II, Brittany Miller, Chelsea Kinsey, and Patrick Kinsey, II of Augusta, GA; her daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Herman Lee, and their children, Seth Lee, Heidi Lee, Daniel Lee, and Abbi Lee of Augusta, GA; her daughter and son-in-law, Nora and Frank George, and their children, John Parker, Shaun Parker, Marlicia Parker, and Ashton George of Augusta, GA; her sons, Wesley Hardin, Henry Zawacki, and Johnathan Zawacki, all of Augusta, GA. Also surviving are her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Robert Black of Ashland, KY; her brother and sister-in-law, George and Patricia Simpkins of Coplay, PA, and her sister, Wynona K. Simpkins of Augusta, GA Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2006, at Kinsey & Walton Chapel. Words of Comfort will be given by Carl L. Jones. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm tonight at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Rd. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lucille U. Houchens (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence on Sunday, October 1, 2006, Mrs. Lucille U. Houchens, 83, wife of the late Willie Bick Houchens. Mrs. Houchens was a native of Ellington, SC and lived all of her life in Augusta. She retired after 30 years of service as a Records Clerk with the Richmond County Board of Education. Mrs. Houchens was a member of Grace Fellowship where she was a teacher in the Senior Citizens Sunday School Class. Survivors include her daughters: Gloria Prather and her husband, Pete of Augusta and Glenda Easter and her husband, Chuck of Dallas, TX; brother: Leroy Utley of Augusta; sisters: Anne Bentley, Joyce McComb, Elizabeth Cason and Shirley Broome all of Augusta, four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 11:00 AM, in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Chad Prather officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be her nephews: Kenneth Courson, Mitchell Courson, Chris Cason, Jeffery Cason and Todd Broome. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Care Pregnancy Center, 1298-1/2 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901 or to The Alzheimer's Association, 1899 Central Ave. Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907, (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ronald Stanley Banker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Ronald Stanley Banker, 70, beloved husband of Karen Lind Banker, entered into rest on Friday, September 29, 2006 at Heartland Hospice. Mr. Banker, a native of New York, was a Korean War veteran, who had retired from the Sears Roebuck Company after 32 years of service. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his seven children, Matthew Whitford of Georgia, Jennifer Stoddard of Georgia, Cindy Perkins of Georgia, Glenn Banker of Florida, Joey Banker of Georgia, Jackie Sapp of Georgia, and Jenny Saint of Alabama. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters, Joan Horowitz and Judie Sklar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Road, Suite F-104, Augusta, Georgia, 30904, or to the Georgia Council of the Blind, 122 Kings Chapel Road, Augusta, Georgia, 30907. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Otis Johnson (ATLANTA, Ga.)
ATLANTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Otis. "Bull" Johnson will be held Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Ebenezer CME Cemetery, Bartow.
Willie James Mitchell (MANHATTAN, N.Y.)
MANHATTAN, N.Y. - Mr. Willie James Mitchell entered into rest on Monday, September 25, 2006, in New York Presbyterian Hospital. Willie was born in Edgefield County, S.C., to the union of Mattie Cook Mitchell and the late Deacon Bennie R. Mitchell, Sr. He was educated in Brooklyn, New York school system. Willie was a member of Bethel Baptist in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he served as an usher. Willie was employed by Time Warner Cable Company, at Madison Square Gardens for thirty six years. He later joined Broadway Baptist on December 31, 2005, under the leadership of Pastor C.W. Joyner, Jr. Willie leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Barbara F. Mitchell, Augusta, Ga.; daughter, Tameka Mitchell, Charleston, SC; son, Lee Mitchell, Marion, SC; step-son, Arthur LeBlanc (Angela), Augusta; mother, Mattie Cook-Mitchell, Edgefield, SC; sisters, Ora M. Allen, Betty J. Davis, both of Augusta, Lorraine M. Whithers, Edgefield, SC, Vannett Mitchell, Columbia, SC; brothers, Reverend Bennie Mitchell, Jr. (Betty), Savannah, Ga., Genovesi Mitchell, Marietta, Ga., Matthew Mitchell (Jackie), Lithonia, GA., James Williams, Johnston, SC; six grandchildren, very special cousins in New York and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at Broadway Baptist Church, with Pastor C.W. Joyner, Jr., officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Joyce Jones Facteau (BATH, S.C.)
BATH, S.C. - Entered into rest Saturday, morning, September 30, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Mrs. Joyce Jones Facteau, 65, affectionately known as "Ma Jo",of Bath, SC, wife of Mr. Gerald Francis Facteau. Born in and a lifelong resident of Bath, SC, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Ruby Jennings Jones. She was member LBC class of 1960 and was a faithful member of the Bath First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Mildred Napier Sunday School Class. Ma Jo was the former owner of the Beech Island Curb Mart, Beech Island, SC and the Junction, Clark Hill, SC. Ma Jo loved animals, people, and children. Her first love was God and next came her family whom she loved spending time with. In addition to her husband of twenty-nine years, she is survived by a special daughter, Lois Ann Abbott, (Bob) Fayetteville, NC; Godchild, Rebecca Campbell, Bath, SC; brothers, Gerald Jones, (Frances) Lexington, NC, Billy Jones, (Sara) Clearwater, SC, and Estern Jones, North Augusta, SC; sisters, Elizabeth Smith, Bath, SC and Emma Dustin, (Albert) North Augusta, SC. The family has asked that memorials be made to Bath First Baptist Church, c/o the building fund, P.O. Box 240, Bath, SC 29816 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 www.Diabetes.org Funeral services will be held Tuesday, morning, October 3, 2006 at 11 o'clock at Bath First Baptist Church, Bath, SC, with Pastor Herb Sons officiating. Friends may call at the residence of Elizabeth Smith, 130 Bryan Dr., Warrenville, SC or Monday, evening, October 2, 2006 from 7 until 9 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, SC Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Michael L. Harrell, husband of Patricia Harrell, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2006 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue.
Clark Kuglar, MD (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Everett Clark Kuglar, MD, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons: Everett C., Jr., George E. "Eddie", William D. "Chip" Patterson; daughter: Alane Patterson Bowles; daughters-in-law: Lisa Kuglar, Cathy Kuglar, Karin Patterson; son-in-law: Ralph Bowles; grandsons: Conner West, Clint Kuglar, Jacob Kuglar, Michael Bowles; granddaughters: Brannon Patterson, Courtney Patterson, Emily Bowles, Annamarie Bowles; brother: Brantley Kuglar; sister-in-law: Shirley Kuglar and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Kuglar was born November 8, 1933 in Augusta, Georgia, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Edward Kuglar. He graduated from Richmond Academy and the University of Georgia where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and numerous academic honor societies. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, interned at University Hospital and completed his psychiatric residency at the Medical College of Georgia. He was also a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Kuglar was the first Administrator of Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta and was Superintendent there until his retirement in 1990. He served as Medical Director of Binion Forensic Center at Center State Hospital in Milledgeville, Interim Superintendent, Georgia Mental Health Institute, and was Statewide Forensic Psychiatric Consultant; Army Surgeon General's Consultant for Teaching Programs, Psychiatric Consultant to U.S. Secret Service, Board Certified Forensic Psychiatrist and had a limited part-time private practice primarily in Forensic Psychiatry. He held Board Certifications in the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Psychiatric Association as Mental Health Administrator, and the American Board of Forensic Psychiatry. He was a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Kuglar was instrumental in establishing the Community Mental Health Center here in Augusta and served as acting director there in 1974 and 1975. He served as part-time staff psychiatrist with the center for five years in Washington, GA and in Augusta following his retirement and was much in demand as a speaker for mental health in the Augusta Area and over the state of Georgia. He was a Consultant to Karmia Hills School in Aiken, SC. Dr. Kuglar served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves and as the Commander of the 382nd Field Hospital and went with his unit to Saudi Arabia where he was U.S. Military Commander at King Fahd National Guard Hospital during Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of the Augusta Country Club and enjoyed playing golf with his friends. Funeral services for Dr. Kuglar will be held Monday, October 2, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Augusta with Rev. Chappell Wilson officiating. Pallbearers will be Robert Moody, Carl Lennox, Fred Sims, Jr., James Whittle, William Burch and William Weeks. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Moody, Henderson Johnson, Lee Gilstrap, Douglas Poston, Dr. Arlie Mansberg, Dr. Albert Carr, Lawrence Lamb, Judge Edward Slaton, Dr. Mickey Crouch and Sam Goolsby. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1105 Furys Lane, Suite D., Augusta, GA 30907, the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132 or the Mental Health Association of Augusta, 1720 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, October 1, from 6:00 P.M. 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
Ronald O. Baynham (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Graveside Services for Mr. Ronald O'Neil Baynham, 73, of Adams Branch Road, North Augusta, SC, who died September 28, 2006, will be conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Rev. Craig Baynham officiating. Entombment to follow. Mr. Baynham was a native of North Augusta, SC. He was a member of First Baptist Church of North Augusta, a graduate of North Augusta High School and attended Georgia Tech. Mr. Baynham was a United States Air Force Fighter Pilot, a member of the Georgia Air National Guard, Savannah, GA, an Airline Captain with National and Pan American Airlines in Miami, FL and an employee of the DuPont Company at the Savannah River Site. After his retirement, Mr. Baynham moved to Woodside Plantation and was a member of Palmetto Golf Club, Aiken, SC. Mr. Baynham was the husband of the late Mrs. Nancy Fulmer Baynham and son of the late Mr. Hugh Gerald Baynham. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Gerald Clay Baynham (Carolyn), Dr. Bret O'Neil Baynham (Kristy), Matthew Glen Baynham, all of Jupiter, FL; his mother, Mrs. Jewell Whitehead Baynham, North Augusta; two sisters, Brenda Baynham Thompson (Paul), Cary, NC and Marilyn Baynham Anderson (Roy), North Augusta; six grandchildren, Jake Baynham, Blake Baynham, Tracy Baynham, Keri Baynham Cole Baynham and Dakota Baynham, all of Jupiter, FL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 5 to 7. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice if so desired. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Betty Lucas England (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, September 29, 2006, at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Betty Lucas England, 92, wife of the late John Roberts England. Mrs. England was a native of Marion, Ohio, lived in Akron, Ohio for 81 years, and had lived in Augusta, GA since 1996. For nearly 20 years, she managed the dental office of the late Dr. M. A. Lefton. Mrs. England was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Akron, Ohio where she served as President of the Women's Association, member of the Metanoia Guild and Wedding Director. She was Past President of the Fairlawn School PTA. Family members include her daughter: Patricia England Crumrine of Augusta; son-in-law: Dr. Robert Crumrine of Augusta; grandson: Andrew Crumrine of Augusta; granddaughter: Rebecca Crumrine of Atlanta; grandson: the late James Crumrine; sisters-in-law: Betty England Sloan and Eleanor Owens Shaver, both of Akron, Ohio; four nephews; one niece and grand nephews and grand nieces. Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 1, 2006, at 3:00 P.M. at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Dr. Richard Sanders and Rev. James Silcox. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 West Exchange St., Akron, Ohio 44313. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ruby Hughes (FALLS CHURCH, Va.)
FALLS CHURCH , Va. - Ruby Jenkins Hughes, 93, of Falls Church Va. and formally of Valdosta, Ga. entered into rest Saturday, September 30, 2006 in the Virginia Hospital Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.
Leon Demons (AUBURN, AL.)
AUBURN, AL. - Mr. Leon Demons age 85, Auburn, Al., formerly of Thomson, Ga., died Wednesday September 27, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Monday October 2, 2006 at 12:00 noon at the White Oak Grove Baptist Church Thomson with Rev. Johnny Few, Pastor officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are two daughters, Dianne Demons Tucker, Riva, MD and Debra Demons Cobb, Auburn, Al.; two son-in-laws IvoryTucker, Riva MD and Michael Cobb, Auburn Al.; three step-daughters, Mary Bowman and Alice Washington both of Syracuse, NY., Misty Green of Athens, Ga.; one sister, Rosie Demons Mason, of Thomson, Ga.; host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends, among them dear friends (caregivers) Ms. Cassie Carter and Ms. Adair Wingfield. Thomson Funeral System in charge Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Willie James Mitchell (MANHATTAN, N.Y.)
Douglas Sommers (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Joyce Jones Facteau (BATH, S.C.)
Cliff E. Warner (ING NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Clark Kuglar, MD (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ronald O. Baynham (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Ronald Baynham (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Willie L. Parker (MILLEN, Ga.)
Lucille U. Houchens (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Daniel Nguyen (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
David Earl Patterson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Donna C. Ferguson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Minnie Pearl Griffith (BAIRDSTOWN COMMUNITY, Ga.)
Katherine Zawacki (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Henry Barnes (MERIDIANVILLE, AL.)
Vera Whitener (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Ronald Stanley Banker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Betty Schumpert (SALUDA, S.C.)
Joyce Jones Facteau (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Catherine Sherlock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Vera J. Whitener (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Ruby Hughes (FALLS CHURCH, Va.)
Mary Lena Boatright (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Betty Lucas England (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Area announcements
The Sixth Annual College Basketball Preseason Tip-Off will be held Oct. 6 at noon at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites.
New Bridge claims final
AIKEN - The first nationally televised match in Aiken's distinguished polo history couldn't have asked for a better script.
Barbaro is slowly healing
Led to the gate for the first race of his career, Barbaro shied away, reluctant to get started.
Overtime
In Lexington, Ky., Augusta State took second place Sunday at the Wildcat Fall Invitational at the University Club's Big Blue Course.
Overtime
Paul McCoy ran for 658 yards in a high school football game Friday in Delbarton, W.VA., which might not have set a national record.
Area announcements
The Sixth Annual College Basketball Preseason Tip-Off will be held Oct. 6 at noon at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites.
Rebirth of sport has Aiken booming again
David Wigdahl has the perfect prescription for escaping the hassles and pressures of big-city life in his native Chicago.
Rebirth of sport has Aiken booming again
David Wigdahl has the perfect prescription for escaping the hassles and pressures of big-city life in his native Chicago.
Outdoors calendar
A Defensive Pistol match will be held at Pinetucky Gun Club. Match starts at 9 a.m.
Fishing for complements
A six-inch ribbon-tail worm and a few free minutes before dinner yielded this 8-pound, 10-ounce largemouth caught by 13-year-old Shane Yarbrough, of Hephzibah. He was tossing the purple bait in a pond on Raborn Road. Yarbrough plans to have the fish mounted.
Fishing not only activity at event
Frozen man lasts longer than game
Remember Otzi the Iceman?
Frozen man lasts longer than game
Fishing not only activity at event
There were more fish than children last weekend at the Fort Gordon Sportsman Club's Fishing Derby at Claypit Lakes.
Panthers edge Saints
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Six days after their emotional return to New Orleans, the Saints were due for a letdown.
NFL Power Rankings
Every week of the season, The Augusta Chronicle's Raymond Beasock will rank the pro teams.
Nowhere to run
ATLANTA - Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner had the look of a beaten man.
Falcons have a mental block
The Atlanta Falcons again lead the NFL in rushing. Their defense surrendered only one touchdown in the first three games. Looking good so far.
Sunday's NFL Capsules
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Terrell Owens got all the attention. Terry Glenn scored the touchdowns.
Couple is devoted to Kiev after mission trip
Roger and Diane McMurrin's initial foray into Ukraine was in 1992. It was to be a one-time visit to perform Handel's Messiah in a country where Christianity had been suppressed for 70 years.
Major should return to Ireland
Georgia slides by again
A late night on the road in the Deep South became dangerously dicey but it didn't deter Georgia from heading into October with its perfect record still intact.
Tereshinski could start Saturday
Tereshinski could start Saturday
Joe Tereshinski, Matthew Stafford and Joe Cox have shared the starting quarterback load for Georgia this season. It just might seem like it's been David Copperfield and Penn & Teller.
Soup kitchen nourishes the body, comforts the soul
It helps to have a sense of humor
North Augusta history is worth preserving
Volleyball team improves under new coaches
Five questions with Johanna Blue
Athlete Spotlight: Summer Harris
Black Box shows are percolating
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