Aiken readers push for local improvements and policy views
Readers discuss light bulb help from churches and handyman ministries, the spec building by the Economic Development Partnership for jobs, opinions on coexisting with wildlife, Mental Health Awareness Month calls to reduce stigma, concerns about dogs vs children, demands for swimming pools, opposition to the hospitality tax, views on concealed carry laws, calls for landlord accountability, interest in a Northside miniature golf course, and contact options for TalkBack opinions.
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Kiwanis Tricycle Race Draws Dozens At H Odell Weeks
Dozens of children raced three wheelers Saturday at H Odell Weeks Activity Center for the Aiken Kiwanis Club annual event. Ed Girardeau hosted with a car themes soundtrack while the Aiken Department of Public Safety offered attractions including a fire truck a Humvee and Bo the bloodhound providing occasional commentary as dogs passed by.
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Wreaths Across America comes to Aiken County
Wreaths Across America expands to Aiken County with a Dec 12 ceremony at Southlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum. Anthony Venetz Jr. tribute drives local sponsorships to place wreaths on nearly 400 veteran graves, including a 15-dollar wreath cost per grave.
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Spring concert by AAA SAB Band at South Aiken Baptist Church
The Aiken Area Akademic Home school and South Aiken Baptist Christian School Band will perform a free spring concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the pavilion at 980 Dougherty Road, lawn chairs suggested. Pieces include Gallant March Amazing Grace Londonderry Ballad Danny Boy and Phantom of the Opera with some numbers featuring vocal and trumpet soloists. If rain occurs the show moves indoors. Founding director Barb Rollins started the Homeschool Band with husband Roger in 1999 and remains at the helm. The ensemble is mainly homeschool students and also welcomes private school participants.
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AAA SAB Band Spring Concert Near South Aieren Baptist Church
The AAA/SAB Bands announce a free spring concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at South Ai rien Baptist Church 980 Dougherty Road. For details call 803-648-2447 or visit aaaband.org. The two bands merged last year and Stephanie Turner, arts and entertainment reporter for the Aiken Standard, is referenced.
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