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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1996
Page
13
The article highlights local leaders plans to boost Aiken County visibility by attracting Olympic athletes to Langley Pond, aiming to spur money and pride. Gloria Busch Johnson notes a permanent Midland Valley chamber office aids outreach and references past collaborations with Langley Pond rowing and the Horse Creek Canoe Trail development.
An interview highlights Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce as a volunteer driven group. Members contribute time money and labor to improve life in the Aiken area, with no paid executives and a focus on promoting the valley as its best kept secret.
A veteran runner, Mrs. Carter describes balancing daily workouts and a schedule that includes five days of training weekly. She started in England, ran after moving to Texas, and rediscovered competition with the Augusta running club at Butler High School. Since 1984 she has attended the national event every year, noting master competitions attract a broad range of ages and communities.
Young performers in a school project revised Yankee Doodle as The Mother Earth Song and a rap by Coolie to promote cleaning air and wildlife habitats. Mrs Long and mom Loralee Kokovich helped with dances and artwork. Third grader Melissa Eustice danced as a fish. After two Monday shows the cast enjoyed applause and a McDonald’s treat.
The CSRA Aiken ToughLove Group meets weekly on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in room 206 of St. John's United Methodist Church Education Building on Newberry Street and Richland Avenue. ToughLove is a nonprofit international parent support organization.
Aiken County school bands posted an excellent and superior year across marching and concert events. Many earned positions in the Western Region Band and All-State ensembles while several received Outstanding Performance Awards. Budget constraints cited as a barrier to broader program support.
LaRule Hale coordinates a joint Sand River and Aiken Junior Women's Club relay for life at Aiken High School Track. The 12 hour walk from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. supported American Cancer Society. Team slogan The Good The Bad and The Benign won originality for a Western themed tent. The Aiken Garden Club Council hosts a horticulture show at Aiken Mall today and Wednesday with categories for perennials annuals biennials bulbs roses and shrubs. Open to the public 1 to 6 p.m. today. Aiken Regional Medical Centers promotes Leaner Weigh an eight week program beginning Thursday June 6 at 6 30 p.m. and continuing weekly for eight weeks. Fee 60 registration at the Resource Center 641 5926.
The Remedial Board proposes shifting remedial math and English to two year schools to cut costs by 1.75 million annually. USC Aiken aims to end remedial courses by fall 1997 and will coordinate with ATC to place students in other programs and with local high schools to reduce dependency on remedial work.
The writer describes impressions of Aiken and other spots as cinematic scenes and entertaining locals. She relaxes in a chatty, humorous tone while noting historical accuracy and enjoyable travel. After visiting vineyards she and her companion head to the D C Outdoor Shooting Center as a chapter discusses the state wide range in oak sales and book store availability.
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