Aiken PEP launches CPR and SOS to aid schools
Public Education Partners and the Aiken County School District formalize two drives CPR and SOS to fund reading programs and basic supplies as state budget cuts reduce district funding. Donors may contribute online or by mail as PEP seeks broad community support into 2009.
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Public Education
Aiken County
The
Education Foundation
PEP
Citizens Paying Responsibility
CPR
S.C. General Assembly
Barbara Smoak
Aiken
Diane Mangiante
PublicEdPartners.org
P.O
SOS
Natalie Fox
Fox
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Reading advocates bring 200 books to Helping Hands shelter
The Aiken County International Reading Association donated 200 books and hosted story time for pre K through 12 at Helping Hands Child Care. Members led by Rebecca Dixon and Amy Conkelton arranged grants and book labels while staff praised the volunteers.
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Aiken County International Reading Association
Rebecca Dixon
J.D. Lever
Amy Conkelton
Aiken High
Heather Shuler
Belvedere
Dixon
S.C. International Reading Association
Conkelton
Scholastic Inc
Shuler
Aiken County
Rob Novit
Martha Addison
Kandice Cave
Kevin Banks
Katrina Jenkins
Aiken Work Advances on Laurens Street Standpipe Paint Job
City of Aiken Public Works engineer Ted Jones says R&R Coatings Inc of Robbinsville NC is repainting the 600000 gallon Laurens Street Standpipe. The exterior receives horizon blue paint with interior sandblasting and cleaning planned. project cost about 132225 dollars with a three month deadline.
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Laurens Street
Ted Jones
City of Aiken
Department of Public Works
Jones
R&r Coatings Inc
Robbinsville
N.C
Rior
Aiken County
Lloyd Town Tower
South Boundary Road
April Bailey
Abailey
Aikenstandard.com
Fifth annual Farm Fest kicks off with old fashioned displays
The Aiken Antique Power Association invites agriculture fans to the fifth annual Aiken Farm Fest at 207 Chime Bell Church Road today and Saturday. Gates open at 8 a.m. with general admission five dollars. free for students with ID and for children 12 and under. Highlights include pull events, wagon rides, petting zoo, arts and crafts, food vendors, and live music.
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Aiken Antique Power Association
Chime Bell Church Road
Southern Thunder
Savannah River Grass
Aiken
R.A. Heider Construction
B&b Glass & Paint
Carolina Eastern Inc
Harley Auto Parts and Tractor Supply
Eaves Oil Co
Aiken County Farm Supply
Findley Construction Co
Holliman’s Air Service
David Mc
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Mangiante
Helping Hands
ACIRA
Hampton
Jenkins
Kkids
Rnovil
Michael Gibbons
Aiken County Public Library
Aikenfarmfest.com
Coles and Sa
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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