Sandra Ayers

Danny, I'm sure that has to be very hurtful.  I am sorry.  I hope you will get to visit them often and that they get to visit you just as much, even though it's not the same, I know.

Pam Hascall (Berry)

Hang in there Danny, you will all make it with the good Lord willing.  Remember that little boy misses his grand daddy so you have to be strong for him as well as yourself.  Hope everybody did well for the 4th.  We had a drowning on Saturday at Edisto.  Very sad!  Sandra, how was your trip to Disney?  Hope you had a blast.  I am still going to catch up with you one day in Columbia.  I am trying to visit my cousin more since she is not doing well.  Hope to see you soon.

Alta Mae Marvin

My mother, Anna Lou Marvin, will be 90 in September.  I am collecting fun stories about Mother and will put them in a book for her birthday.  If any of  our classmates would like to participate just send me an e-mail with your favorite Anna Lou stories.  Lila Pinckey has submited several  truly wonderful memories.  One of my favorite high school stories is Mother and Aunt Betty (Poyas and Walter's Mother) making the table cloth for Junior-Senior; they managed to cut the material the wrong way.  Of course, they solved it and only a few of us knew the panic in their faces.  Mother also had cancer the semester we graduated, she got out of the hospital the Tuesday before we graduated.  Forty-one years later she is still an amazing woman and was Grand Marshal in the Rice Festival Parad this year.

Deborah Harrison (Young)

Hello all, it's been awhile since I've had a chance to do this. Busy time of the year at work and at home. Hope everyone is doing good. Alta Mae, congratulations on your mom turning 90! What a blessing to be on this planet for that long and still enjoying life! And you are so fortunate to still have her! I remember in elementary school when we would walk from Hampton Street to your house and have such fun. I always enjoyed your parties at your house with the beautiful glass windows and lush plants....and your mom was always so nice to us little girls with goody treats...that has been a long time ago but surprisingly, I can still remember.

Also, just want to comment on how much I appreciate Lila writing and sending flowers to Delane. Delane is pretty much bed ridden now but still likes to talk and laugh. Lila you are still that kind and caring person that I remember you to be. Thanks for not changing through the years. Delane would love any kind of communication even it were a card from any of you.

Take care all and hope Jennifer is back home now?

Pam Hascall (Berry)

Dear Daddy Bill, as I fondly know him--my dad and daddy Bill worked together and went to a lot of games together.  In fact, our two dads used to get together and go to the Colleton High Wolverine games which I remember to be on Wednesday night.  They just loved good football and young kids playing it.  Nobody could possibly be more deserving of entry into our Hall of Fame.  He influenced so many kids. I am honored to feel so close to him.

Sorry to hear that Delane is bedridden.  I will call her or Ms. Bessenger.  Love to all, Danny--is it time to get together again yet??  Feels like at least 5 years, the week that I have had.  Talk again soon.

Oh, before I forget, Alta Mae--I still remember Christmas parties for the Brownie Troop at your house and your mom reading The Little Train that said I THINK I CAN!!!!  Please give my love to her.

Valerie Heffner

I just got done talking with Carolyn Wilson (Hatfield). She is not in London, she did not get held up at Gunpoint, She does not need $1800 to get home. Carolyn said her email account was hacked and this is the result.

 What is going on is a scam. Do not respond to it by sending money. And Carolyn is well and in Wyoming.                         10/18/10  5:40 pm

Valerie Heffner

Wanting to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. And hope you are surrounded with family and/or friends that bring you joy. My prayers are with each and everyone of you, and with our troops serving our country everywhere.

Valerie Heffner

Wishing all a very Merry CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year.

Jennifer Boynton

I just wanted to let everyone know-and I assume you all know better than I-that SCE&G is proposing to locate/construct a coal ash landfill in Canadys along the Edisto River. As both a geologist and as an evironmentalist, I oppose this for several geologic/environmental reasons-not least of which is that with the high water table, I am sure that there wiull be contaminant leakage into the Edisto River basin.

My understanding is that right now, the only thing stopping this project is that Colleton County Council has to grant an exception to zoning in that area. I have FOI'ed the file via the Freedom of Information office at SCDHEC to look at the assessment report SCE&G has submitted as part of their permitting package.  Frankly, although the federal government has put stricter regulations in place since the TVA disaster, SCE&G will say they can design around any permitting/environmental issues and will probably succeed. Having been on both sides of this issue on other projects, I can tell you right now, the best chance of stopping this is for County Council to decline to issue the exemption. And for legislators to contact Earl Hunter (SCDHEC commissioner). I strongly urge everyone to contact County Council and legislators to oppose this. Otherwise, you will probably have another coal ash landfill (SCE&G already has two there) in Canadys.

ETA: SCDHEC will more than likely approve this project-if it can be engineered around the water table, etc, SCDHEC will have no option except to do so.

Ann Heverly (Ingram)

Since most of us will be 60 this year, we need to plan a BIG BASH. Some of us have talked about doing it at Edisto. Need some feed back.

Valerie Heffner

Sounds like a good idea.  I am still trying to let the knowledge that I am gonna be 60 sink in.  Don't know where the years went.

Valerie Heffner

I checked out the 1969 happenings, Danny. Great idea. I enjoyed reading it all and looking at the videos. Sure reminded me of days gone by. Thanks!

Daniel Williams

Tommy, Ross Emailed me and will send me the details. I will then share the info,

Danny

Pam Hascall (Berry)

Jennifer, As you probably know by now, the exception did not pass.  The coal ash landfill is on hold --FOR NOW.  We still need everybody to continue with their support of denying Colleton County as a site.

Ann, A week long bash at Edisto sounds nice to me.  Let me know what I can do to help.

To all, it's impossible that we will be the big 60.  GOT TO BE A MISTAKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alta Mae Marvin

About turing 60........my children are taking me skydiving!  I have agreed to go on the trip, have agreed to the lessons provided the person I am tied to for the jump is a handsone man, and I have agreed to get on the plane....we will see if I have the courage to actually leave a perfectly good airplane.  Jump scheduled for Aug 6th.  If I survive we will post the video for lots of laughter!

Alta Mae

Pam Hascall (Berry)

Alta Mae, I cannot wait for the video! LOL Pam

Medina Bright (Jamison)

You go girl....you are a brave soul! 

Valerie Heffner

Alta Mae, you are never to old to try new things!! Just be sure to have a really tight grip on the guy you are hooked up to!! LOL

Valerie Heffner

Was saddened to hear of Bill Hoff's death. Just got the Email from Danny on April 1 that he was in the hospital. He was a sweet guy and will be missed much by family and friends, I am sure.  Prayers are with his family.

Valerie Heffner

Just heard that Delane (Bessenger) Bivens passed away yesterday, the 11th. She was a nice person and will be missed.

Deborah Harrison (Young)

I want to thank Lila, Jennifer, and Valerie for sending cards and calling Delane when she was sick. She appreciated the thoughtfulness.

Karen Hudson (Hinen)

I was so sadden to hear that Delane passed away.  She was a wonderful person.  I am sorry that I was not able to stay in touch more.

I'm considering a move back to Walterboro.  After my husband's recent hospitalization, it hit me that I still need to be closer to home than I am.  Family and friends are a big part of my life.    I still count Walterboro as home. 

Anyone got any thoughts?

Valerie Heffner

Sure I do, Karen. Pack up and move back!! If you are able to, financially, make the move, that is.

Pam Hascall (Berry)

Karen, my dear cuz, what are we waiting for?  When do you want me there to help with the packing and do you want me to bring Ms Jackie or not.  Love you girl, wish you were at least in SC.  What can I do to help???????????

Karen Hudson (Hinen)

Well, the Lord does work in mysterious ways.  A month after I interviewed for the Walteboro Colleton Chamber of Commerece job, I was laid off.  The construction industry is still in the pits and my old association is re-organizing and down-sizing everything.  The longer I stayed the more I saw they this is really what they should have done a long time ago.  So, it did nor surpise me and in fact I am quite relieved.

There are several good job potentials in the area but nothing has hit yet.  It looks like we are really being led back home.  It would be so nice to be closer to everyone.  I just have to be able to afford to make the move.  On the other hand, it does seem that I am being led back. I may not be given a choice. 

I just might take some of you up on that offer to come up and help us move back!  :-)