Barrett discusses Social Security fixes in Aiken and North Augusta
Rep. Gresham Barrett held Monday forums in Aiken and North Augusta on Social Security reform. Participants included Brennan Giddings Scott Singer Tom McRee and Victor Reilly offering varied views while Barrett warned long term fixes may include private accounts higher taxes and reduced benefits for those under 55.
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Brennan Giddings
Scott Singer
Tom McRee
Victor Reilly
Aiken
North Augusta
Washington, D.C
Gresham Barrett
R-S.c
Aiken County
Brennan
Barrett
Steeplechase Racing Safety Highlights from Ins- pector
A safety inspector for the National Steeplechase Association notes the trainer's role in conditioning horses for steeplechase. He says rider injuries occur mainly when a horse falls and stresses repeated schooling to reduce spills and improve rider safety.
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Barry Watson
National
Aiken Triple Crown Race Weekend Draws Big Crowds
Aiken prepares for the 39th spring meet at Ford Conger Field with tens of thousands expected. Public Safety urges advance planning and notes all Ford Conger Field parking is reserved while infield tailgate spots remain available. General admission parking at the Aiken Training Track is $5.
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Aiken
Aiken Spring Steeplechase At Ford Conger Field
Aiken hosts the Spring Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field off Powderhouse Road with gates at 9 30 a m post time 1 p m Tickets cost 10 in advance 15 on race day children six and under admitted free and parking at the Aiken Training Track is 5 on race day Tickets are sold at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Aiken Drug Aiken Saddlery Best Bagels Floyd Green Jewelers Ingate Professional Pharmacy Saddlery Dell Unique Expressions or by phone at 648 9641
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Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Drug
Aiken Saddlery
Best Bagels
Floyd & Green Jewelers
Ingate Professional Pharma- Saddlery
Dell
ATC debuts renovated 700 800 building and new success center
Aiken Technical College unveils a 700 800 building after a 20 month renovation led by Glick/Boehm and Associates and H G Reynolds Co. The redesigned space features skylights curved corners and 21st century greens. The Academic Success Center will be named Bridgestone Firestone S.C. See ATC page 9A.
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Aiken Technical College
Riker Technical College
Susan Graham
Glick/Boehm and Associates
H.G. Reynolds Co
Graham
Aiken Standard Summer Fun Guide Seeks Events
The Aiken Standard invites submission for its Summer Fun Guide publishing Sunday May 8. Send camps events and performances with time place fees and contact details to P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial at aikenstandard com. For questions contact Michael Gibbons at 644 2381 or mgibbons at aikenstandard com.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
Michael Gibbons
Italian consul general visits Aiken before Columbia talks
Miami based Dr. Gianfranco Colognato the Italian consul general for the Southeast met with Aiken officials and civic leaders on Monday before heading to Columbia to discuss Italy industry in South Carolina. He will meet Gov. Mark Sanford this morning after a carriage ride through Aiken's horse community and a brief tour with USC Aiken officials.
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Gianfranco Colognato
Aiken
Columbia
South Carolina
Italy
U.S
Mark Sanford
USC Aiken
Suzanne Ozment
Robert Alexander
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