Upcoming Aiken events line up for Saturday
Several community activities fill the day including American Cancer Society Relay for Life at South Aiken High School from morning to afternoon, a Strawberry Festival at Mead Hall Episcopal Day School, and various meetings at South Aiken Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall and other local venues. Also listed are a home buying seminar at Eulalie Salley & Co. Realtors Center and the Ridge Heritage Association at 601 Mims Ave Johnston. Details include contact numbers 6445600 2759775 and 642-2874.
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South Aiken High School
Eulalie Salley & Co. Realtors Center South
Community events and notices from Aiken area listings
Local listings include a Langley Pond skiing competition results meet at Jackson Middle School 4 30 p m a Mead Hall Episcopal Day Strawbery Festival coverage at Mead Hall Jackson Middle a Town of Jackson Memorial Day celebration Thornton Park Women of Excellence 2002 Reunion 7 p m Augusta Country Club Spring Concert by Aiken Choral Society St Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church Wine Tasting and Auction Rotary Club of Aiken Downtown Green Boundary Club 760 Whiskey Road for announcements send details to Aiken Standard events RO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 fax 803 648 6052 or call newsroom 803 648 2311.
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Dangers of Ecstasy reprint sparks school reality check
North Augusta High School will receive 1500 copies of an eye opening People Magazine article about Ecstasy. Com munigraphies owner Tracy Hooks funded the reprint to warn students after Brittney Chambers died following drug use. The piece highlights water intoxication as a risk and spurs a new anti drug campaign led by Brittney’s mother.
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People Magazine
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Langley Pond to Open New Swimming Area May 18
A new 100 foot wide, 65 foot deep swimming section at Langley Pond is set to open Saturday May 18 pending final inspection. Restroom facilities are provided in a daylight park building to accompany the safer area near the boat landing.
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Georgia Lottery Friday Draw Summary
The Georgia Lottery reports Friday results with Pick 3 numbers 4 1 4 for the Gash 3 midday 6 6 0 and Cash 3 evening 1 4 6. Gash 4 shows 51 8 7. The Big Game numbers are 1 7 35 38 49 and the Big Money Bal is 10.
Photo submissions requested for Aiken County histories
Readers are invited to share photographs documenting faces and places in Aiken County. To submit a photo or provide information about an image that ran in Porras of the Past, contact Lary Ferguson at 648-2311 ext 219.
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Lary Ferguson
More Quilts exhibit at Aiken museum by staff and docents
Aiken County Historical Museum hosts a five woman show More Quilts by the Museum Piecers. Quilts by Miles Gibbons Tyler Profit and Ross cover animals blocks patriotic baby bears paws tradition Christmas tree skirts and tackle box lures. Exhibition runs through May 30 with a following Aiken Artists Guild show opening June 4.
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Aiken County
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Carolyn Tyler
Carolyn Gibbons
Elaine Profit
Joyce Ross
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Aiken Artists Guild
Aiken County Public School Menus Week of May 13 17
Public school menus for Aiken County cover breakfast and lunch for the week May 13 to 17. Breakfast offers a daily manager's choice with options including biscuit and egg items for all grades. Lunch lists manager's choice selections for each day.
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Aiken County
Local students earn scholarships and dean’s list honors
Kirk Welsh of Aiken named to Ohio State ATI winter dean’s list. Ashley Elizabeth Cox of North Augusta receives 2002 Board of Directors Scholarship from the South Carolina Association of Counties, a $2,000 award. Cox ranks in the top 2 percent, is senior class treasurer and MVP of cross country.
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Ohio State University
Kirk Welsh
Aiken
Agricultural Technical Institute
Ohio State Ati
College of Food, Agricultural and Environental Sciences
South Carolina Association of Counties
Board of Directors
Ashley Elizabeth Cox
North Augusta High School
Aiken County
Cox
Future Business Leaders of America
Publisher Contact and Office Information
The Aiken Standard lists publisher responsibilities across all departments. Scott B. Hunter can be reached at 648 2311 Ext 203 or via aikenstandard.com for contacting the publisher.
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