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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2009
Page
11
The passage notes continuing service from 14 Helping Hands, with volunteers from that group aiding in the Obama campaign. It explains the Martin Luther King Jr holiday as a National Day of Service since 1994 and highlights the service focus this year under Obama’s request, with Gen Colin Powell as honorary co chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Obama visited a military hospital to support wounded troops and helped paint a shelter wall for homeless teens as part of the Renew America Together effort. The Presidential Inaugural Committee promotes USAService.org to connect volunteers with local opportunities and online appeals mobilize thousands.
A guide to key participants at the Obama inauguration including Michelle Obama as fashion influence, Bishop Robinson as first openly gay Episcopal bishop, Rev. Rick Warren amid protests, Sen. Dianne Feinstein as incoming Intelligence chair, Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Stevens performing oaths, Pastor Sharon Watkins delivering the prayer sermon, Elizabeth Alexander as inaugural poet, and Rev. Joseph Lowery giving the benediction.
Weather officials forecast snow turning to all snow by morning with a 60 percent chance of light accumulation, unlikely to exceed an inch. Aiken County Schools will notify parents by automated calls around 5 a.m. if closure is decided, and updates will be shared on media, district site, and local outlets.
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