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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1997
Page
6
Fred Homes, director of the Economic Development Partnership of Aiken and Edgefield Counties, outlines strategies for ongoing local growth. The feature spotlights his insights on investment, job creation, and collaboration with regional partners.
Senior citizen seminars on March 4 at South Aiken Presbyterian Church cover death and dignity healthy outlook and policy trends. Speakers include Lynnda Bassham of Aiken Area Council on Aging and Gloria Johnson of Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce. Sessions run 9:30 am to 2 pm. Sponsored by St Paul Lutheran Church Aiken Area Council on Aging and Lower Savannah Council of Governments. For details call Sandra Custodi at 649-4021.
A downtown eatery displayed a front sign saying Rebels Welcome and Yankees Tolerated during a Battle of Aiken re enactment weekend. Local readers noted the provocative phrasing reflecting Civil War era tensions.
The American Association of University Women announces a book sale with about 20,000 titles at Centre South next to Food Lion. The event runs Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm, featuring Attic Treasures such as golf clubs china glassware and linens plus a drawing with dinner for two. Proceeds fund USC Aiken freshman scholarships and other grants. Volunteers and local students assist with unpacking and display.
The Aiken Jaycees aided Golden Harvest Food Bank as it prepares to open a permanent warehouse at Banks Mill Business Park near Pine Log Road. Volunteers scrub, stock, and repack food, with a grand opening program planned Tuesday from 4 to 6 pm and a 5 pm dedication ceremony.
THOMAS SMITH reports on Fred Humes of the Economic Development Partnership of Aiken and Edgefield Counties addressing the Aiken Sun Rise Rotary Club. He outlines four roles of economic development including community development marketing and industrial recruitment with emphasis on meeting local needs and targeted industry growth.
Sue and Glen Schmitt adopt Bradford after years of hesitation, nurturing a bond that grows from shared memories with Glen’s late dog and Sue’s husband. Bradford, a blocky corgi with big heart, becomes a focus of remembrance and companionship during retirement camper trips and daily routines. The tale spans years of work, travel, and a quiet home near Oak Hill, highlighting how a pet can ease loneliness and enrich life.
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