Readers react to budget bonanza in Aiken Standard letters
A letter set questions reactions to a county budget vote and calls for responses from politicians. It criticizes Lindsey Graham for slow replies and praises Csranam for bipartisanship on immigration. The writer asks about future youth sports if GVW area incorporates and notes reader commentary rules for TalkBack.
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Corrections From Lutheran Home Omission Noted
The Lutheran Home correction states the item Corrections by Lutheran Home was not included in Thursday's article In the Wise Outrageous Women's Club. The notice clarifies the omission and confirms what should have appeared in the publication.
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Amid chaotic OCR aiken standard notices from 2007
Fragmented notice text lists mail and subscription details for the Aiken Standard including PO box, postmaster address changes and EZ Pay rates. It mentions Sunday Plus delivery windows and a schedule of misc dates and pricing, reflecting a damaged OCR page.
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Aiken Relay honors volunteers at Red Carpet Celebration
Aiken Relay for Life wrapped a record year with an Oscar themed Red Carpet Celebration honoring volunteers sponsors and team members for fundraising efforts against cancer. Michael Brazier praised the volunteers while Sheri Still announced early plans for next year and a Carousel of Progress theme. The event dressed to impress with gowns and suits as trophies certificates and plaques were awarded across categories and sponsors were recognized for support. The group raised over 170000 for the American Cancer Society and plans to begin preparations in August. April Bailey coordinates further details.
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Relay for Life Planning Committee Names Members
2008 Relay for Life Planning Committee lists Secretary Billie Spraw and members Judy Hirst Pam Elis Ann Kelty and Steve Hightower.
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Fun Day marks end of PAT year at Freedman Center
Dozens of families attended PAT Fun Day at the Freedman Parenting Center as the Parent as Teachers program wraps its year. PAT coordinator Watonya Tackson highlighted activities for child development, with a Dr. Seuss visit, crafts, and games. The program, run by Aiken/Barnwell Regional Head Start and funded by Aiken County First Steps, emphasizes early brain, language, and social development through active parent child interaction. For more, contact Aiken/Barnwell Head Start at 803 642 1465.
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Schofield Scholarship Committee Announces 2007 08 Awardees
The Schofield Scholarship Committee released its 2007 08 award recommendations. Recipients include Deanna Katrell Brown USC Aiken Lacey Shante Brunson Winthrop University John Valente Cook Claflin University Andrea Glover USC Columbia Lytterra Green USC Columbia Lauren Ashley Hall SC State University Jared Holloway Clemson Amber Nicole Jackson Emory Jenai Kelley Florida A M University Frederick Landy USC Aiken Keisha McAllister SC State University Kayla Miller SC State University Shadell Parks USC Aiken Cassandra Pope USC Columbia Sandra Ramseur USC Wilfred Raiford USC Aiken Alexis Williams Winthrop University Natalie N.
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Aiken students reach national top ten in HOSA event
Brittany Swansbrough of Silver Bluff High School placed 10th nationally in Administrative Medical Assisting and Erica Young of Midland Valley High School finished second nationally in Job Seeking Skills at the HOSA National Leadership Conference in Orlando.
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Democrats discuss connecting with voters in Aiken county
The Aiken County Democratic Party met at the council chambers to plan mobilizing existing voters and reaching new ones. Guests included Joe Werner Jay Parmley Travis Johnson and Rashad Gaines as officials outlined a 46 county strategy and microtargeting from the voter file. A training session is planned for July 10 11 in Columbia.
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