WESTMINSTER, SC - According to an article in Living In South Carolina a publication of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Ian McAlister, recent graduate of West-Oak High School and son of Stan and Barbara McAlister won the experience of attending the 2007 NRECA Annual meeting in Las Vegas this March as a member of the “Youth Leadership Council.” Ian carried the South Carolina state flag during the opening of the annual meeting. We are so proud of this fine young man.

Betty Chen called me so excited on Monday. She told me that she and four other ladies had just returned from a five-day Merchandise Convention in Greensboro North Carolina. Betty said Sandra Gurley Jones went as a guest with the group and had a wonderful time. Others who went from our area included Jenny Kim, Adriana Buckler and Frances (I am sorry I don’t remember her last name).

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Harbin who were married at First Baptist Church last Friday evening in a lovely ceremony. Mrs. Harbin is the former Whitney Lee.

It was good to see all of Jack Freeman’s siblings; Dora Ann, Carol and Sandra at the wedding and Vicky’s cousin Linda Smith McFaye of Huntsville Alabama and her husband John there too.
Sympathy is extended to Ruth Brown and Charles Brown in the death of their sister last week. Funeral services for Harriett Brown Hydrick were held on Saturday in Greenville.

Sympathy is extended to the families of Myron Green, Amber Fricks, Calvin Boggs, and Wayne Cobb in their hour of sorrow. God Bless you all.

Happy birthday wishes are sent to Marilyn Cooper, Lois Hamby, Linda Martin Palmer, and Chris Wood.

Get-well wishes go to Joy Strickland, Cheryl Hopkins, John Brock, Ray Morrison, and Sam Lee
Have you had a   footcial? I have. A footcial is like a facial but of the feet. Call Jan Dickson to set one up. Ernestine Addis, Jennifer D. Adams and I were at Jan’s home on Monday evening and enjoyed the event so much. I bought some of the Shaklee products that I had used earlier. They are great.

Steve and Sandra Powell went to see Bell Book and Candle at the Clemson Little Theatre last week.

Our grandson Corbin Lee and his Wren team did not win in Florida at the Little League World Series but they report having a wonderful time being involved in the event.

Hochstetler’s on Main is now accepting Food Stamps. They have wonderful pie fillings and all sorts of good canned goods and more…Stop by to see them this weekend.

On Saturday, September 22 women across North America will crowd hundreds of auditoriums, church sanctuaries and halls to hear an inspirational line-up of speaking and musical talent LIVE via satellite on CCN.

According to Beckie DeFoor in conjunction with Church Communication Network (CCN) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Westminster Baptist Church brings Extraordinary Women 2007 to a local audience on Saturday, September 22 at 9:00am.
The Extraordinary Women Conference — Live Via Satellite will Feature speakers Kay Arthur, Angela Thomas, Jennifer Rothschild, Gloria Gaither, and musicians Charles Billingsley and Michael O’Brien — EWomen 2007 offers women a day of encouragement, laughter, and music, not to mention personal and spiritual growth. I have already purchased my ticket. Call for yours today.

Julia Ballenger e-mailed, “Jeri Klaren and I attended a KAB (Keep America Beautiful) meeting in Memphis, Tennessee this past week.  We both are on Keep Oconee Beautiful Association (KOBA) and attend representing Oconee County.   We went to the Hard Rock Cafe and had dinner one night.  We walked the street (Beale Street) that is.  It is made for walking. We also visited Tunica and Sam's Town there that is in Mississippi.  We went to Graceland and had the grand tour.” 

Cindy McClure Wilson shared that she and Julian spent the afternoon in Columbia with Gail Burley Giangra and her husband Ralph and plan to visit Nancy Burley and her husband Jack Foster in Greenville. The sisters lost their father Dickie Burley recently. Cindy and the Burley sisters are first cousins.

My cousin Dr. Evelyn Cleveland Davis shared: “There are a lot of upcoming training events this fall at Wycliff. I will be at our Dallas International Center for most of October, then in Asia in November and early December. I’m also already looking ahead to the training I will be doing in Nairobi, Kenya for East Africa during February ’08.”

Doris Stone Holland called me on Saturday to chat. She wanted to hear about her late husband Johnny ‘s classmates Richard Sanders’ recent death. She wanted Betty Ann’s address.

Louise McAlister of Anderson called me last week to inquire about her friend Charlotte Miller. I gave her a couple of numbers to call, to connect with family as best as I could. Louise said she and her late husband had camped at Oconee State Park with the Millers many years and she could not reach Charlotte recently when she called her number.

REMINDER: Never use cruise control when it is rainy or icy.

According to Dottie Lewis, the July 4th happenings at Foxwood began with a horseshoe tournament at JR McCullough's home.  A covered dish supper was enjoyed by 40 property owners and guest.   Then there was BBQ at the restaurant. Eight men entered the yearly Rib Cook-Off.  Todd and Dale from North Carolina won the trophy and bragging rights until next year.  Afterwards, Sissy and Benny Richardson entertained the crowd with a lovely fireworks show.  The finale was a golf tournament at Chickasaw.

Recipe to enjoy: Empty any flavor and size of dry Jell-O (regular or sugar free) in a mixing bowl, add small container of cottage cheese, small container of CoolWhip, small can of mandarin oranges (drained), small can crushed pineapple (drained) and 1/cup pecans (broken)…mix…chill. (Can be made with some or all of the listed ingredients or try something of your own taste like fruit cocktail (drained) Great with any meal.

I was not able to attend the Open House on Thursday night at West-Oak Middle School. From all reports it is very pretty and filled with all kind of opportunities of the students.
Melinda Rohletter brought me some more of the pictures of the school to give out at The Gathering.

I had asked last week in Newsy Notes for someone to give some kind of information to the people about the Depot Project. Thanks to the ones who shared such information in the article on the front page that same week.

Did You Know? … that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately  … that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns. … Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles. …Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times day. The vinegar kills the bacteria…. Honey remedy for skin blemishes ... Cover skin blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight. … splinter remover ...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin.

Had a nice note from Sara Burton this week. She said that she enjoys the Newsy Notes and that she appreciated my telling you all about her granddaughter Nichole Boseman. I am so proud of Nichole and her family. Like I said she is an assistant principal at Wren High where our granddaughter Ashton attends.

Brenda DeFoor told me her grandchildren Rebekah and Loran flew to California with their grandmother Frances Wales for a visit with relatives there.

Bill and Jeanne Comfort were in Dallas with family last week.

The Wayne Powells and Gail Marcengill spent this week in Myrtle Beach. Drew Powell and his friend Kellie spent from Wednesday to weekend with them there.

Looks like INGLES and staff are getting ready to serve us. I know we will be ready to support that store!

The Westminster United Methodist Church annual Apple Festival Yard and Bake Sale is set for Friday Sept 7th at the church next door to Fred’s!

Remember the sixth annual WHS GATHERING is set for Saturday Sept 8th at the Masonic Lodge on Windsor…The Reverend Scott Lee will have the devotional and lots of neat things are planned. Tell family and friends. Look forward to seeing YOU there.

If you live in Anderson, Oconee, Pickens counties and would like to talk to Congressman Gresham Barrett about a specific problem or just let him know your thoughts on certain issues - Call Tracey Stone at 864-224-7401 and schedule an appointment.

Ovarian Cancer Whispers - so listen... Watch for Pelvic or abdominal pain or discomfort; vague but persistent gastrointestinal upsets such as gas, nausea, and indigestion; frequency and / or urgency of urination in the absence of an infection; unexplained weight gain or weight loss; pelvic and / or abdominal swelling, bloating and / or feeling of fullness; ongoing unusual fatigue; or unexplained changes in bowel habits. If symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, ask your doctor for a combination pelvic / rectal exam, CA-125 blood test, and transvaginal ultrasound.

A Pap Test WILL NOT detect ovarian cancer.

Among many other items, the old papers Emily Wilson shared, show ads from Drucker’s Department Store; a week’s list of movies at the Broxy Theater; list lots of home remedies in ads and lots of church related articles.

It excites me to think of each of you who commented about Newsy Notes this week. Thank you.“Note” to Remember: All people smile in the same language.