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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2007
Page
1
Obituaries for today from the Aiken Standard are available free online. Readers can view current obituaries at the newspaper's website.
Curtin edged Kentucky Derby champion Street Sense by a bare head at the finish to win the Preakness Stakes by a hair. The dramatic finish drew cheers from spectators as John H. Hodge and Mark Anthony Reed were noted in the crowd. New Bedford and Wearenvile figures appeared in local obituaries and funeral notices surrounding the racing event.
A compact rundown of listings including crossword puzzles comics and Dear Abby notes. Contains calendar events small ads and upcoming notice items with brief lines and local references.
The sixth annual Aiken Highland Games and Celtic Festival drew families and visitors to celebrate Scottish heritage. Flags display clans such as Henderson Morrison Anderson and Sinclair, with septs like Gilmore and Gilmer noted. Participants discuss Tartans, clan loyalty, and shared identity.
The Aiken County Department of Social Services held a Saturday recruitment at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center to attract more foster parents. County director Laurie Hobbs says about 60 existing foster homes exist and they aim for 100 to 120, with 15 to 20 percent of placements sent outside the area due to shortages. Maurer of the Columbia regional adoption office discussed adoption options, noting 60 percent of foster parents eventually pursue adoption.
ETV Road Show films from Aiken for a 2 to 5 p.m. broadcast focusing on Aiken County and municipalities like Jackson. The third stop in six regional days features officials and artists, with segments on Polo, Hitchcock Woods, the African American Historical Museum, and local economic development.
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