Marine shares Iraq experience with fifth graders
Lance Cpl. Ryan Fleming, home on leave after seven months with the U S Marine Corps 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion in Iraq, spoke to North Aiken Elementary students. He described daily danger from IEDs and gunfire, thanked Iraqi police, and shared acts of kindness from locals. He plans further college, a ship tour to Singapore and beyond, and urged students to pursue education. Fleming praised Marines and recalled losses, including three friends, while noting both hard times and moments of humanity.
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Valley Empty Stocking Fund ends Friday volunteers seek help
Volunteers in the Valley Empty Stocking Fund urge area residents to donate before Friday as 217 families will receive food and toy vouchers on Saturday from 9 to 11 am at Langley Community Center. About 900 people in Horse Creek Valley sought help this year, up from last year, with donations listed from individuals and local groups totaling over 5000 dollars.
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Aiken Rotary hears Diane Haslam sing Christmas world tour
Mezzo-soprano Diane Haslam entertained Rotary Club of Aiken at the Municipal Conference Center with four country themed Christmas songs and five sing-along numbers accompanied by pianist Carla Fleming. Haslam, a Nottingham native and Royal Northern College of Music graduate, has performed with Amsterdam and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and teaches voice in Aiken.
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Looking for a Cause, Praying for a Cure cookbook helps MS Walk
Tony Cato leads a Mid-Atlantic MS Society fundraiser with Looking for a Cause, Praying for a Cure a 349 recipe cookbook. Proceeds target the 2007 MS Walk with a goal of about 4500 dollars. The collab by Tony’s family friends includes his wife Jeannie and coworkers at the Aiken County Clerk’s Office. Orders via Lisa Miller or Jeannie Cato.
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Aiken County
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