Aiken readers praise local patrol and complain on whiskey road
A reader praises Aiken County Mounted Patrol Officer Don Turno for returning a dismounted rider to his route on Hitchcock Woods. The letter also blasts Wal Mart style retailers, urges traffic improvements on Whiskey Road, commends City Public Works for Kershaw Street work, and voices anger over trash policy and receptacles.
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Aiken County Mounted Patrol
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Foxchase
Don Turno
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Reunion of 450th Ordnance Company veterans and families at Bobby's Bar-B-Q
Former and current members of Aiken’s 450th Ordnance Company gathered for the first reunion, with attendees traveling from Florida. Veterans including Roger Scott, Ronald Mitchell, Bruce Moyer, Ronnie Rabin, and John Kyle recalled Desert Storm service and long unit ties. The group had recently returned from Kuwait and Camp Arifjan.
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450Th
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Arifjan
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Bruce Moyer
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Rabin
John Kyle
Kyle
Ginny Southworth
Keith Godbee
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Trainer who never stops learning in horse show world
Cynthia Cubbage teaches amateur adult riders at Highfields Show Grounds in Aiken. She credits Harriet DeLaney, recalls watching Olympics, and notes riding teaches self honesty and continual learning. She rides four to five times weekly, values professional collaboration, and loves watching students grow.
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Cubbage
Harriet DeLaney
Aiken
Atlanta
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Alaska
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Paper Boot fundraiser aids less privileged scouts in Augusta
The Georgia Carolina Council Yamasee District Boy Scouts of America launches a Paper Boot drive March 6 to 12 with $1 boots at local restaurants. Proceeds stay local to support troop programs with about 150 dollars needed per scout yearly.
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Yamasee District
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout
John Sistare
Boy Scouts
Sistare
Augusta
Aiken
Barnwell
Edge
Boy Scout Project
David Garrett
Outback
Aiken Brewing Company
Ferrandes
Outback Steakhouse
Shoney’s
Applebee’s
Ryan’s
Red Lobster
Nick’s
H O Pizza
Stoplight Deli
Acropolis Pizza
Arri’s Grill
Beja
Aiken Woman's Club hosts 12th Sample and Share luncheon
The Aiken Woman's Club held its 12th annual Sample and Share luncheon at St. Angela Hall for over 150 attendees. Admission was 20 dollars with a cookbook, buffet included 10 appetizers, seven breads, nine salads, five sides, six entrees, and a dozen desserts, served in shifts.
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Aiken Woman’s Club
St. Angela Hall
York Street
Aiken Woman's Club
Girl Scout Troop 221
Betty Thomason
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