Braves Open 2006 on Road Against Dodgers
Opening day features the Atlanta Braves starting the season on the road in Los Angeles against the Dodgers and Rafael Furcal as they pursue a 15th straight division title. Pat Johnson Ahrens signs copies in Aiken at History from the Aiken Fire Department event, after two years of involvement in the story.
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Braves
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Rafael Furcal
Ahrens
Aiken
Pat Johnson Ahrens
Aiken Fire Department
Colonial Center
Michigan
New Jersey
Florida
Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline spotlight in Aiken
Aiken Standard features a reader spotlight on Lisa Scottoline's novel Dirty Blonde. Bill Dearman discusses themes of crime and identity and the book’s place in contemporary fiction.
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Dirty Blonde
Lisa Scottoline
Area Deaths: Garvin, Jackson, Mathis
Death notices for Willie Garvin in Elko, Eloise Jackson in Pelion, and the Rev. John E. Mathis in Johnston listed among area obituaries. Funeral details and service times appear in the Deaths and Funerals section.
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John E. Mathis
Johnston
Masters Tradition Persists Despite Proposals
The article notes the Masters remains rooted in Augusta despite jokes about stretching the course or relocating tees. It discusses enduring traditions and the game's enduring appeal within the storied Augusta National setting.
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Jack Nicklaus
Par-72 course stretches to 7445 yards in major history
The famous par-72 layout has been stretched 155 yards to 7445 yards making it the second-longest course in major championship history. The change will require longer and more challenging shots onto greens on six altered holes. Whistling Straits measured 7514 yards for the 2004 PGA Championship.
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Whistling Straits
90th Aiken Horse Show closes with top classes and praise
The Hitchcock Woods event wraps a three day weekend featuring show jumping, fox hunter divisions, and junior and adult riders. Winners include DeVille ridden by Katherine Gunter and Destiny as reserve champion with praise for the footing and atmosphere. Local participants recount family participation and a relaxed, family friendly setting.
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Otaff
Ginny Gruinworth
Aiken
Hitchcock Woods
William Steinkraus
William Howard
Lisa
Linda Knox McLean
Laura Hall
Wavelength
Checkmate
Ellen Tucker Geddes
Jessica Miller
Geddes
Aiken Public Works Team Aids Gulf Coast Rebuild
Four Aiken Public Works employees arrived in Waveland Mississippi last Sunday with council approval to repair the devastated water system. Public Works Director Ron Calcagno praised their quick, constructive impact as the town recovers from hurricane damage.
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Waveland
Miss
City of
Aiken
New Orleans
Ron Calcagno
Aiken robotics learns a lesson
The Aiken Magic robotics team did not win awards or advance past preliminaries at a regional meet at the Colonial Center. Coach Pat O Neill praised the players for teamwork and growth, noting the experience and effort mattered more than wins.
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Columbia
M’ Aiken Magic
Aiken High School
Pat O'Neill
Rob Novit
M’aiken
Collin Cane
Chris Burke
Doris Gravat Honored At Aiken Detention Center Dedication
Doris C Gravat long served as dispatcher and detention center officer at Aiken County jail beginning January 16 1979 She became the counties first female jailer on March 18 1988 The Wire Road facility dedicated June 23 2002 honors her legacy and holds 317 inmates with 368 capacity today The ceremony praised her stern but fair leadership and the quiet authority she carried.
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Doris C. Gravat
Aiken County
Aiken County Detention Center
Wire Road
Gravat
Doris
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