PACT rally boosts students before statewide tests
Students in grades 3-8 faced English math social studies and science testing with MAP readiness and pep talks from teachers. Principal Renee Mack and Dr. David Mathis stressed preparation and support as educators call for reform and timely results amid accountability concerns.
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David Mathis
Aiken
Renee Mack
Mathis
Washington, D.C
U.S. Department of Education
S.C. General Assembly
Rex
Aiken County
General Assembly
USDE
South Carolina
Rob Novit
Movitiaaikenstandard.com
Understanding Hospice Philosophy and History in Care
A concise overview traces hospice origins to England and the United States, notes key figures like Dr. Cicely Saunders and Dr. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, and explains the modern model. It emphasizes quality of life, multidisciplinary teams, and family inclusion in end-of-life care.
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Cecily Saunders
England
St. Christopher's Hospice
Elizabeth Kubbler-Ross
United States
New Haven
Conn
District of Columbia
Mally
Gregg Park Offers 8 Week Aerobics Classes
Gregg Park Civic Center hosts eight week sessions from 6 to 7 pm on weekday evenings. Classes mix step aerobics weights and floor exercises with a $15 Gregg Park pass or $25 for non pass holders. For more information call 63 7582.
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Gregg Park Civic Center
Gregg Parks Pass Sry
Wamer Park Offers Dance and Tap Lessons for Youth
Wamer Park presents dance and tap lessons for ages 4 to 10 every Thursday from 4 to 5 pm. A $20 registration fee and $20 monthly tuition apply. Contact Jennifer Taylor at 803 564 6109 for more details. Hopelands Gardens Concert Series hosts John Seaton tribute to Strom Thurmond on Monday May 17 at 7 pm with free admission.
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Roy Warner Park Otters
Jennifer Taylor
Hopelands Gardens
John Seaton
Strom Thurmond
Senior fitness and Demicritness classes schedule
Senior fitness sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday with contact numbers 803 642 7631 and 803 663 7552. Demicritness classes taught by Thara Timmerman run 9 to 10 a.m. at Gregg Park Civic Center Graniteville. Ms Donna Heaton will discuss new plant materials and technologies of Hydrangeas.
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Thara Timmerman
Gregg Park Civic Center
Graniteville
Aiken Tech
Donna Heaton
Center For Applied Nursery Research
Hydrangea Club Plans Meeting on May 17
The Hydrangea Society will meet Thursday, May 17, at an announced location to discuss upcoming events and club activities. Members are advised to check for final venue details and schedule.
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Hydrangea
Coka Hydrangea Society
Carolyn Tyler retires from Aiken County Historical Museum
Carolyn Tyler, assistant director at the Aiken County Historical Museum, retires after nearly 13 years. Her last day is May 31. She started at USC Aiken in 1992 and joined the museum full time after 1994. Tyler recalls fond memories including Banksia events with notable figures and a Gala decor night. She plans to remain in Aiken with time for family, quilting, travel, and revisiting the museum for tea and docent meetings.
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Suzanne Stone
Carolyn Tyler
Aiken County
Aiken County Historical Museum
Banksia
Tyler
Fiast
Bill Parden
Museum
Carolyn Miles
Carolyn
the Museum
Janary
Strom Thurmond
James Brown
Circle Drive
Lue
Aiken
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April Layfield
Beth Bartlett
Jefferson Elementary
LaWana McKenzie
McKenzie
Jim Rex
Tan Potey
Lever
Newy
Mae Jean Englee
Lynn Edwards
Gregg Park
Wamer Park
York Street
Richland
Pash
Silver Bluff Rd
Floydan
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