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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 2011

Page

13

Aiken Embraces Character First Initiative and Its Traits

The City of Aiken promotes the Character First program begun in 1999 with monthly traits such as Enthusiasm and Perseverance. The initiative emphasizes community improvement, youth recognition, and civic breakfasts to instill positive traits in residents and students.

Aiken South Carolina East Aiken Elementary of the Arts M’ Aiken Magic Aiken County High School

Executive staff credits for Aiken Standard listed

The note credits Timothy E. O Briant as executive editor Phillip Yates as production director Letitia Jefferson as classified advertising manager and Laura Tiedman as delivery manager with variations in email spellings.

Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant Aikenstandard.com Phillip Yates Byates Letitia Jefferson Jefferson Laura Tiedman Tiedman Aikenstandad.com

Relay for Life Encourages Local Involvement and Support

The column urges community involvement with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. It highlights the fight against cancer, outlines events including an all-night relay on May 20, and promotes resources such as Hope Lodge and ACS information. A kickoff meeting is planned for Thursday Jan 20 at 6 p.m. at St John’s Methodist Church.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life American Cancer Society ACS Ifen S.C Cancer.org St. John’s Methodist Church Holly Waltz

Texting While Driving Laws Urged By Officials

AAA Carolinas praises anti texting campaigns and urges lawmakers to enact laws banning sending reading or receiving electronic messages while driving. House approved a misdemeanor bill previously. new measures seek a statewide prohibition amid safety campaigns and reduced fatalities on South Carolina roads.

Carolinas House Senate Department of Public Safety South Carolina

Aiken County MLK Day makeup policy draws reader attack

A letter criticizes using MLK Day as a makeup day and accuses the district of placating black leaders. The writer argues districts may differ on weather makeup and notes winter disruptions could stretch the school year. Moses Mims urges thoughtful use of the holiday for reflection.

Aiken County Robert Snell Aiken Aiken Dr. King Moses Mims Aiken

MLK Day as Learning Opportunity Stirs School Debate

Barbara Glodek suggests using MLK Day makeup snow closure as a learning moment rather than criticism. She questions how many students would celebrate King’s legacy if schools closed and urges in school informational programs to better serve his memory.

MLK King Barbara Glodek Aiken

Local Bank Gathers Noted Leaders for Community Service

Henry Krippner praises Security Federal and its prize-winning team in Aiken. Tim Simmons Chris Verenes Frank Thomas Barry Adams and Richard Harmon are highlighted for professional talent and civic leadership and ongoing financial support across the community.

Bankers Security Federal Aiken Tim Simmons Chris Verenes Frank Thomas Barry Adams Richard Harmon Henry Krippner

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