Death toll from Philippine floods tops 1,000
Death toll in the southern Philippines floods reaches 1,002 with 650 in Cagayan de Oro and 283 in Iligan as aid effort expands. Coffins shipped and morgues overflow while evacuees seek water blankets tents and clothing. Mayor Cruz says authorities use cemetery passageways for tombs. A British national is the first foreign casualty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iligan
Philippines
Benigno Aquino III
Benito Ramos
Cagayan de Oro
Iligan City
Navy
Manila
Lawrence Cruz
Salvation Army center aids families with crisis donations
The Salvation Army Christmas Center in Kalmia Plaza is accepting donations until noon Thursday to support 1 216 children 2 207 people and 568 families affected by income loss hospitalizations or crises. About 613 volunteer hours have prepared 3 000 toys and 10 000 food items for distribution Thursday afternoon, with families needing to bring photo ID proof of income and residency to apply from 3 to 4 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalmia Plaza
Salvation Army
Suzanne Stone
Aiken Standard
Sstone
Aikenstandard
Suzannerstone
District leaders outline 2012 priorities and facility needs
Keith Liner Dwight Smith and Donna Wesley discuss 2012 goals focusing on budget discipline, student achievement, and facility needs. They cite the Center for Innovative Learning at Pinecrest, maintenance funding, and improved graduation rates, urging courageous action for children’s futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Liner
Center For Innovative Learning
Pinecrest
Donna Wesley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philippine
Scotty
Paula Woodworth
Salvation Army Christmas Center
Southern Gate
Dwight Smith
Call Now
Pain Beret
Chiropractic
Christopher Ethridge
Florence Street
Aiken Insurance & Care Credit
Llette
Denny Michaelis
Agent Aiken
Ride With
Serth Carolina
Tyme
State Farm
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
State Farm Indemnity Company
Bloomington. IL
Aiken County
Park Avenue
Aiken
Abu
Richland Ave
ASOT
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!