Rotary hears history of Salvation Army in Aiken outreach
Juan A. Guadalupe, Salvation Army Aiken commanding officer, spoke at the Downtown Aiken Rotary Club about the organization’s history and local programs. He highlighted Aiken services including a Park Avenue shelter, three thrift stores, and the Nancy Moore Thurmond Club, plus summer camp and kettle campaigns.
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Aiken
Juan A. Guadalupe
Salvation Army
Park Avenue
Nancy Moore ,Thurmond Boys and Girls Club
Laurens Street
Sea
Guadalupe
Puerto Rico
Atlanta
New York
Washington, D.C
Jackson Wins Grant to Purify Water Supply
The State Budget and Control Board approved a $250,000 grant for Jackson to install an ion exchange system to remove radiological contamination from the town's water. The project costs about $350,000, with Jackson residents covering the remaining $100,000 while the town remains under a health department consent order for radium.
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Jackson
State Budget and Control Board
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Aiken Standard Subscription Call Line Listed
A call line at 648-2311 is provided for readers to subscribe to the Aiken Standard.
Nuclear power revival eyed for new reactors by 2010
The Energy Department will partner with Exelon and Dominion Resources to study a Nuclear Power 2010 plan. The effort aims to identify sites on existing reactors or federal land, estimate costs, and streamline NRC licensing. Rep Saxby Chambliss supports public private cooperation to boost energy independence.
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NRC
Energy Department
Exelon
Dominion Resources
Saxby Chambliss
Rga
Lapplaud
Chambliss
Chambiss
Aiken Council weighs Playhouse funding options
City leaders consider two funding sources to complete the Playhouse project while minimizing tax impact. The Washington Group has contributed 900000 toward lobby work, with 700000 already paid, as officials seek savings during Horizons sessions and a February study meeting.
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Canning
Cavanaugh
Sprawls
Washington Group
Playhouse
Aiken
Roger LeDuc
LeDuc
Aiken Corporation
Brodie
Students voice opinions on lottery funds for education
Middle schoolers write to lawmakers about using lottery revenues for education. Rep Roland Smith and Don Smith respond, noting many legislators favor higher education funding, while students press for K-12 priorities and free speech rights.
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Roland Smith
R-Warrenville
Chris Green
Don Smith
Chris
Claudia Cartledge
Claudia
Morris
General Assembly
Katie
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Lisa Buse
Midland Valley Preparatory Charter School
David M. Snyder
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CORBI
Ieee Ee
Augusta
ISEBO
Ferguson
Branson Tractors
Kodiac Implant
Home Depot
TLC
Lowes
MTD
Briggs & Stratton
Kohler
Kawasaki & Tecumsie
Kawasaki
Kaw
Neng Gen Pan
PCS Gas
Bobby Jones
Sam’s Club
Cellular One
Cellular
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