Trooper Bob Beres recounts escape from Hungary and path to U.S.
The article traces Margit Beres and her family fleeing Hungary in 1971 with 500 shillings, a border scare over clothing, and a last mile cab to safety. It details life in the refugee camp near Baden Austria, birth of Trooper Bob in 1972, arrival at JFK, settlement in Connecticut, and early hardships before he joined the Navy and later became a trooper. It notes family figures Ilona Beres and Andrew Beres, later charitable acts for Minnie Cummings and the 2007 Trooper of the Year award.
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Beres Emulates Parents by Helping Others in Community
Sgt Beres says he lives by his parents example and aims to inspire, reading to kids and aiding others, hoping to be remembered for service rather than personal fame. Dan Brown covers city government for the Aiken Standard.
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Voters Prepare for Continued Registration Options
Spivey notes vote continuation set for September 27 and urges registration. State Election Commission lists online, in person, or mailed voter registration methods via scvotes.org. Acceptable ID includes valid photo ID or documents showing name and address.
Aiken Fall Steeplechase Tickets On Sale Online Now
Tickets available at outlets in the CSRA include Aiken Drug Aiken Saddlery Floyd Green Weeks Center Leminick Parks Plum Pudding Southern Bank Ridgecrest Birds Butterflies and Mellow Mushroom with railside packages starting at 150. General admission 20 in advance 30 at the gate for adults. free for children 10 and younger. Parking 20 in advance 30 at the gate. Call 803 648 9641 or visit aikensteeplechase com for details. Holly Kemp, News Editor.
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Aiken County Voter Board Details and Contact
The Aiken County Board of Voter Registration and Elections provides contact options via scvotes.org and at 803-642-2028. The office is housed in the Aiken County Government Center at 1930 University Parkway in Aiken.
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