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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 2008
Page
1
Pope Benedict XVI reflected on his youth under Nazi rule in Germany and urged young people at a New York youth rally to carry on the faith while enjoying the freedoms they have. Seminarians were reminded to value liberty and stay steadfast.
A class action suit goes to trial this week charging the Department of Veterans Affairs with insufficient medical care and prevention of veteran deaths. Artisan's Fair concludes a busy weekend in North Augusta with the Ode Towne Artisans Fair featuring artists and musicians at Living History Park drawing crowds.
North Augusta, Ridge Spring, Aiken and surrounding towns list obituaries for Stanley Farmer George Nelam Kenner Clarice R Walden Mattie Hall Woodward and Deams and Funerals. Community, dates and services reflected in brief notices across area.
Police say 18 year old Ryan Schallenberger stockpiled ammonium nitrate and a hate filled diary with maps of Chesterfield High School. He planned multiple bombs to kill dozens and detailed the attack before his arrest after delivery of 10 pounds of fertilizer seized by parents.
Tin Cup Adventures presents Pioneer Days, a traveling museum program in Portland Ore. Tammy Hess Southeastern director stayed two days enabling the school to handle artifacts and replicas including a 6600 year old Irish fork. Students panned for gold and washed clothes on a scrub board while Dell Benhardt notes the value of tactile learning. Dr Tim Lintner from USC Aiken partners with local elementary schools to expand hands on history programs.
Aiken County Red Cross gains new community arm as the Sweet Charity Society launches at Green Boundary Club. led by Cindy Amerine and Suzanne Jackson, the women’s group aims to raise funds and recruit volunteers to aid families facing fires and disasters, with Jeannine Burger of Rock Hill aiding kickoff.
Towell piloted his sister Liza Towell Boyd’s Rockefeller to victory in Sundays Sundowner of Aiken Mini Prix at Highfields Event Center. Rockefeller was one of five horses to go double clear in the jump-off, finishing 1 second faster than Jumbo Jet to claim top honors for the benefit of South Carolina Educational Television Commission.
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