Grits inspire Columbia artist to create corn themed masterpieces
Ronald Ferguson known as Ron Ferg uses grits to craft large works including an ear of corn and a giant chair built from milk cartons. He moved from sign making to art after the computer age, now inspires children while his murals and unique grit based art gain notice from Adluh mill president Jack Edgerton.
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Ferg
Ronald Ferguson
Ron Ferg
Columbia
South Carolina
Adluh
Jack Edgerton
Veterans honored at Aiken Purple Heart tribute ceremony
Veterans from 22 organizations gathered for a tribute in Aiken with 25 Purple Heart certificates to be handed out by the council. Readings from Rep Barrett’s team, remarks from Kathryn Wade, and speeches by returning Iraq veterans highlighted the ceremony. The event included ROTC drill, bagpipes, colors, and thanks from local officials.
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Janet de Santis
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit No. 43
Aiken
U.S
Gresham Barrett
S.C
U.S. Army
Jimmy Bates
Saluda County
Aiken County
Spc
Matt Dillon
Iraq
Silver Bluff
David Nichols
Marine Corps League Detachment No. 939
Cindy Raybould
Aiken County Veterans Affairs Office
Skipper Perry
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R-Ariz
Russell Feingold
D-Wis
Susan Collins
Rmaine
George Sich, Ill
DPM
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
George Sich
Ill
Dr. Sich
William M. Scholl
College of Pediatric Medicine
Chicago
St. Luke’s Hospital
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Alyssa Degnan
St. Luke's Hospital
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Board
Podiatric Surgical Associates
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aikenregional.com
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