Peace Corps volunteer presents Ecuador vision to Aiken Rotarians
Julie Smithwick, a Florence native and Peace Corps volunteer, spoke to the Downtown Aiken Rotary Club about northern Ecuador, focusing on Esmereldas and youth development. She outlined plans for a Casa de Ninos y Jovenes Youth House to aid literacy and living standards, seeking donor support.
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Peace Corps
Ecuador
Aiken Rotarians
Aiken
Julie Smithwick
Esmereldas
Emerald City
Amazon Basin
Casa de Ninos Y Jovenes
Rotarians
Rotary
Florence
Mike Bruce
Miss Smithwick
Quinby United Methodist
Bruce
Yul Holloway
Bosnia
Habitat for Humanity resale store posts record year
Aiken County Habitat For Humanity Resale Store reports 1998 revenue of 45509, up 77 percent from 1997’s 25698 and 242 percent from 1996. Volunteers note donations fuel profits used to build houses as community buyers shop weekly at 2915 Hardin Drive.
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Habitat For Humanity
Aiken County
Habitat For Humanity Resale
David Needham
Habitat Houses
Needham
Nam
Aiken Native Wins National Educational Telecommunications Award
Jerry Dugas of WGCU TV receives the George Arms Award for programming excellence and innovation for WGCU TV’s high Florida viewer share and its award winning website. He is from Aiken, graduated in 1971, and now directs multimedia editing services and teaches at Florida Gulf Coast University. Insurance savings may apply to drivers 50 plus who complete an approved refresher course offered February 9 and 10 at Cum.
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Jerry Dugas
Wgcu-Tv
National Educational Telecommunications Association
George Arms
Florida
Wgcu TV
Terry
Aiken
Aiken High School
University of South Carolina
State of Florida
Florida Gulf Coast University
Community short courses and events in Berland Village
Roundup lists CPR for professionals at the Aiken County Recreation Center on Saturday Jan 23 from 9 am to 3 pm with Red Cross contact 641 5142. A trip to Columbia State Museum is planned for Feb 13 at 9 am returning 5 pm, $15 covers admission lunch and bus. CPR for professionals offered. reading program for children on Feb 6. Augusta Symphony concerts Jan 9 10 19. Super Saturdays movie events Feb 13 20. horsehoe tournament Jan 16 at Harrison Caver Park, entry $25, calls 593 4698.
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Rec Center
Aiken County Recreation Center
American Red Cross
State Museum
Aiken County Recreaton Center
Columbia
Recreation Center
Pam
Harrison-Gaver
After School Fun Story Time at Aiken County Library
Kids from grades one through five are invited to after school sessions at the Aiken County Public Library starting Jan 14 and continuing every other Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Sessions include Movie Time, Bird Feeders, Korean Cooking, Origami, Pi ata making, Zen karate demo, and a PACT Team Police appearance. registration is at the circulation desk or by calling 642-7585.
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Aiken County Public Library
Shari
Ing
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Scott Webster
Jeffrey Ellison
Silver
Uff High School
Bengtson
JOE B. Babb & Co., Inc
Hardin
Loren Schneider
Bernice Sanders
Telecommunictions Assn
Berland Village
Tom Osborne
Cindy Defrancesco
Aiken Area
Augusta Symphony
Tme Augusta Symphony
Masterworks
Performing Arts Theatre
Augusta Symphony String Quartet
St. Paul’s Church
IRS
JK Harris & Company
U.S
For Free Special Report
Ron Grooms
Dean Nunn
Richland Ave
Coldwell Banker
Cheri McGee
Nancy Ruth, R.N
Rnysnan Dive
Aiken, SC
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