Little person Robyn builds life around independence and advocacy
Robyn, a Wisconsin born Little Person, overcomes feeding and mobility challenges with inventive routines. She joins USCA in Aiken with roommate Jody Lindstrom, leads the local Disabilities Advocacy Club, and teams with Kay Benitez to improve campus accessibility while sharing her story with MTV and the Aiken Standard.
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Robyn
Little People of America
University of Wisconsin- Lacrosse
MTV
Jody Lindstrom
Washington State
Jody
USCA
Deidre Martin
Circle K
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Best Friend Express
Uw-Lacrosse
Kay Benitez
Benitez
Aiken Disabilities Advocacy Club
Dwarfmodel
Yahoo.com
Augusta
Frustrated Contractor Offers Deep Discounts on Furnaces and A/C
An entrepreneur claims to sell factory fresh 2004 premium furnaces and central air conditioners at drastic discounts. He states 21 matched systems in four sizes are available for a limited time, with installation included and financing options offered.
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Aiken
Perry family honored with park naming ceremony
The Perry family receives a park naming honors noting Fred Perry once owned land now part of the area. Shirley Perry and Rev. Lester Smalls reflect on the family’s long community ties and public service. City Manager LeDuc praises the park as a spot for all. The Black History Parade is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. starting on Florence Street near American Legion Post 212. Contact John Moore at jmoore aikenstandard.com.
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Fred Perry
Schofield
Shirley Perry
Lester Smalls
Roger LeDuc
Perrys
Florence Street
American Legion Post
John Moore
Jmoore
Aikenstandard.com
South Carolina Faces Tech Skills Gap in Modern Jobs
The 2000 Pathways to Prosperity report by the Governor's Workforce Education Task Force shows 32 percent of ninth graders will pursue two-year credentials, 28 percent a four-year degree, while 65 percent of jobs will need such training. Only 16 percent of jobs require unskilled labor. Siemens Diesel notes lack of quality inspectors and needed problem-solving skills. A 141-hour preemployment program through the Center for Accelerated Technology Training aims to train workers to meet demand.
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South Carolina
Werner Fessel
Siemens Diesel
Siemens
Sam Byrd
David Mainz
Technical College System
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Ywroc
Tor
Bell Grove Baptist Church
Perry
Freddie Lee Perry
Smalls
Natg.com
Gary H
Levitrol
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