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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2011
Page
3
Editorial compares Rep. John Boehner to a fireman outside a burning house offering aid only after homeowners install smoke detectors. The writer separates actions from the person, noting even honorable men err when focus narrows to self interest over national welfare.
A voter expresses frustration with the current Democratic leadership urging a change in the presidency. The remark labels the situation as a sham and advocates for a different leader.
The passage notes no raise for Social Security beneficiaries for two years since Obama took office, while staff gains occur including an 86 percent bump for the director of African-American media. It questions coverage and mocks birth certificate claims.
Ernesto Barquet his wife Idalia and their three children volunteer with ACTS helping at senior food events and clothing distributions. They joined the ACTS 25th anniversary rededication with their older son Ernesto a rising Aiken High freshman.
Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) distributed food to 6 790 individuals for one week in 2010 and 111 396 since 1986 delivering about 2 339 316 meals. The senior program aided 5 000 individuals monthly in 2010 while clothing served 3 765 in 2010 and 66 997 since 1986. Utilities funded for 1 310 families in 2010. 12 476 families since 1986. Medication help reached 246 in 2010. 27 homes furnished in 2010 and 3 478 since inception. Housewares assisted 203 families in 2010 and 6 010 since 1986. Voices of volunteers praise the program as community service. Contact Rob Novit at 644-239.
North Augusta officials approve extending the Greeneway by a half mile north of Bergen Road using up to 195 771 in federal transportation enhancements funds left from 2010. Rights of way acquisition will follow design work before construction starts in coming months.
In 1986 Pat Bisshop urged collaboration among 93 Aiken County churches leading to the formation of ACTS. The group opened a 2100 square foot space at 407 Hayne Ave, was dedicated in August 1986, and later secured Sister Mary Shea of the Sisters of Charity to run daily operations. By 1994 ACTS bought an 11000 square foot building at 340 Park Ave SW and leadership shifted to an executive director after Sister Patricia Lucchesi resigned in 1999. By December 2000 new bylaws and board restructuring occurred, with ACTS marking its 25th anniversary on August 4, 2011.
Tonya Hammonds hosts a Sunday event from 3 to 7 p.m. at 227 Abbeville Ave to pamper and network with working women and mothers. The organizer of Happiness Inc. says the day promotes rejuvenation and celebrates women’s ideas amid the daily hustle.
Women gather Sunday at 227 Abbeville Ave for Women’s Worth Day featuring mini manicures, massages, music, poetry, jewelry, and talks by Cumbee Center staff and Christian counselors. Lillian Gaffney discusses journaling. Eli Montgomery and Passionate perform. tickets are 25 per person or 40 per pair. contact 295-1503 or happinessinctt yahoo.com.
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