Behind the Scenes Aiken Jaycees Lead Local Trials Effort
Aiken Jaycees organize planning and fundraising for the Aiken Trials and other community efforts. President Joe O Conor notes the 21 to 39 year olds develop leadership through projects and support groups like Academic Booster Club and Camp Hope. The club funds planetarium work at USC Aiken and backs many charity events. With about 60 members, they seek new recruits at 642 8448.
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Aiken Jaycees
Joe O’conor
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Aiken
USC Aiken
Ruth Patrick Science Center
S.C. Junior Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
Want To Go Aiken Trials Details
Aiken Trials on Saturday March 13 gates open 10 30 a m post time 2 p m Advance tickets 4 for adults free for children under 12 General admission four tickets with parking 20 Tickets 5 the day of the race
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Aiken
Tailgate traditions grow elaborate at Aiken Trials
Aiken races feature growing tailgate displays with simple fare on paper plates to lavish spreads served on china with beverages from crystal decanters. Spectators enjoy horse drawn carriages parading between races and familiar Jaycees and Shriners concession booths. Boy Scouts will clean up after the crowds.
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Fanning
Jaycees
Shriners
District eyes national goal for drug free schools
Wayne Kirby of the Drug Free Safe Schools program outlines progress toward a 2000 national goal for drug free and safe schools. DARE exists in all elementaries and may expand to middle and high schools next year with a sheriff grant sought by Lt. Tim Hoffman to fund the effort.
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Wayne Kirby
Kirby
America
Willin
Sheriff's Department
Tim Hoffman
Department
Division of Community Information
Community Danner Eases Tension by Talking and Advising
Danner describes a shift from enforcement to guidance as he interacts with students. Rozovich shares that his approach shows he is a relatable adult, not just an officer, which helps create safer school spaces. Students at Midland Valley praise his presence and feel safer with him around.
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Danner
Mike Rozovich
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Rozovich
Midland Valley
Kim Learnard
Pete Barton
la Curry
DOE Reviews Complex Downsizing Plans Amid Reevaluation
DOE plans to rebalance the non nuclear consolidation of the weapons complex from 14 sites in 13 states to four or five sites. A three member independent team will reevaluate cost effectiveness with a June 1 recommendation deadline. The push follows a meeting with Senator Glenn and Representative Hall.
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DOE
Sam Grizzle
Grizzle
O'Leary
Ohio
John Glenn
Tony Hall
Rumors of Layoffs At SRS Spark Company Wide Pause
Westinghouse sought to quell fears after rumors of layoffs at the Savannah River Site affecting 15 044 WSRC staff and 7 000 to 8 000 subcontractor workers. The plant froze hiring soon after, with officials warning of personnel impact across one of the DOE complex's largest weapons facilities.
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