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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 2013

Page

3

Liberal critique on government aid and media bias prompts reader comments

A letter argues against government aid and liberal voting practices, claiming dependence on “free stuff” and questioning tax policy, voter integrity, and media fairness. It also warns about road safety near Aiken Technical College and urges public input via a TalkBack hotline.

Local mother performs poetry in Crosland Park

Lawanna Baker surprised her children with a Poetry in the Park reading at Crosland Park on Aldrich Street. She read from her own poems including Epiphany of Love amid a small audience as River of Life Church and the Aiken Department of Public Safety sponsor the event.

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JROTC Cadet Honored for Meritorious Action

David Shaffer a Naval JROTC cadet at South Aiken High School earned the Meritorious Achievement Ribbon after helping his mother Tammy Fields during a virus induced heart failure. He called 911 and supported her as she battled fluid in the lungs until rescue crews arrived.

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Eat Smart Move More to hold public meeting in Aiken County

Eat Smart Move More Aiken County will hold a public meeting Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Aiken County Health Department to discuss reducing childhood obesity and health disparities. Theresa Tobin says focus is on reaching high-need areas and bridging access to affordable healthy food. The group partners with S C communities and schools to promote nutritious meals for children and create involvement across the county. The CDC notes rising obesity in youth though some states report declines. local data show 17 percent of adolescents and 20 percent of low income preschoolers in Aiken County are obese.

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Eat Smart Move More Aiken Meet Opens Aug 13

Aiken County Health Department hosts an Eat Smart Move More Aiken event Tuesday August 13 at 9 a.m. Free attendance at 222 Beaufort Street. Contact Corine C. Simpkins at 803 642 1607 or email simplice dhec se gov for details. Maayan Schechter covers city beat for the Aiken Standard.

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