Ella the mule expert recalls a life of field work
Edgefield profile of John Ryan 76 who has cultivated a lifelong bond with mules. He recalls Ella the mule who guides plows and gees-haws, memories of Red Hill and Mo dot roots, and a shift from mules to tractors as asthma ended field labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield
John Ryan
Ella
Ryan
Sam Wood
Wood
Pete Wood
Red Hill
Modoc
Frank Smith
B.L. Mims
Mims
Janie
Community Calendar for Aiken County and Nearby Areas
A roundup of meetings and events across Aiken County including adult services groups at Charter Counseling Center and Aiken Library, Civil Air Patrol at the Federal Building, a play audition for Inherit The Wind at Aiken Community Playhouse, and multiple public programs at H Odell Weeks Center Hopeland Gardens North Augusta and other venues. Programs span 9 a.m. to evenings with a focus on community education health and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Counseling
Aiken
Lancaster St
Aiken County
Civil Air Patrol
Federal Building
York St
Barnwell Avenue
Dave Howard
H. Odell Weeks Center
Hopeland Gardens
Chris Mangelly
Nancy Carson
Georgia Ave
North Augusta
Waterloo St
The
Mental Health Association
Vaucluse Community Center
Blue House
York St. SE
Overeaters Anonymous
First Presbyterian Church
Melanie
New Ellenton
Senior Citizens Club
St Alumnae Panhellenic
Vaucluse
Big Brothers and Sisters Organization
Friendship Baptist Church
Richland Ave
Graniteville Exchange Club
Midland Valley Country Club
Ponce de Leon Ave
Aiken County Council
Senior Citizens
July 1 Brings New Laws Across States
Idaho declares war on terrorists as July 1 laws take effect. Other states move to curb youth smoking and seatbelt noncompliance. Georgia mandates parental consent for abortions for girls 17 and younger with a court option to waive notification for pregnant teens. An anti cruising law targets teenagers lingering near shopping centers and parking lots.
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Idaho
Georgia
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Priscilla Boatwright
George
Ryans
Ginny Southworth
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Aiken Standard
Associated Press
Westies
Reel’s Shoes
Laurens St
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