Boy Scouts topic dominates Downtown Rotary meeting
Downtown Aiken Rotary heard from Tom Campbell of the BSA Georgia Carolina Council on the local Scouts, their 50 years of troops, two new units including a Midland Valley Cub Scout pack, and a goal of 75000 for four South Carolina counties with about 60000 raised. Campbell discussed recruitment, programs, fundraising and possible award dinners while fielding questions on recent BSA policy debates. Will Hills presides as the club meets Thursdays at Newberry Hall.
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Boy Scouts of America
Aiken
Midland Valley
First Presbyterian of
St. John's
Campbell
Germany
Georgia
Aiken County
Supreme Court
BSA
Will Hills
Newberry Hall
Summerfield Park vandalism prompts safety concerns in North Augusta
North Augusta reports vandalism at Summerfield Park's Area 2 facilities, including damaged stepping stones tomato plants and restroom signs with graffiti. Skateboard damage to mobile units at the Alternative School leads Parks to add wooden boards. City plans restroom funding while patrols increase as youth activity rises.
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North Augusta
Summerfield Park
Summerfield
Area 2
Nancy Smith
North Augusta Department of Public Safety
Parks and Recreation
Smith
Bob Brooks
Parks Recreation and Leisure Services
Brooks
Tim Pearson
NADPS
Pearson
Group aids new mothers and medical mission volunteers in Aiken
La Leche League offers breastfeeding support in Aiken with meetings the first Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Volunteers are sought for Medical Missions International trips to Nicaragua, Honduras, India, Ukraine, the Philippines, and El Salvador, with fundraising help and scholarships available. Also featured are the Schofield Scholarship Fund for Black students with ties to Schofield, a May balloon concert at La Cantin, a Schofield Middle School Star Power talent show on May 26 with guests, and the Memorial Day Festival and Parade in downtown Aiken on May 27 with seed-spitting contest and parade details.
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la Leche League
Aiken
Trinity United Methodist Church
Whiskey Road
VIMM
Seneca
S.C
Nicaragua
Honduras
India
Ukraine
Philippines
el Salvador
Schofield
George A. Anderson
Park Avenue SE
Fred Cavanaugh
Wrdw-Tv
Karlyn Sothery
Newberry Street
Edgefield Co Lifestyle Guide Released By Chamber
Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce released a 40 page Lifestyle Guide covering Edgefield County economy education and history plus the National Turkey Federation. The newcomer's directory lists driver vehicle licensing property taxes voter registration and permits with key agency phone numbers. Copies are available at Edgefield and North Augusta Chamber offices and through Edgefield Chamber members at no cost.
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Edgefield County
Edgefield
North Augusta
Batesburg race benefit supports melanoma battle and cancer research
I 20 Speedway in Batesburg hosts a two day benefit race in memory of Maxie Watson, diagnosed with melanoma. The event on May 26 27 features concerts by Tobacco Road Band and Hank Williams Jr s Bama Band, show cars, mini sprints and NASCAR item auctions. Proceeds go to St Jude s Children s Hospital and Duke University Hospital to fund cancer research. Advance tickets are 25 adults and 7 kids. gate prices vary by day and area.
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Maxie Watson
Watson
Batesburg
Wendy Hall
I-20
Ms. Hall
Tobacco Road
Hank Williams Jr
Bama
Gates
Lyndon Amick
Amick Farms
Citgo
Willie Hobgood
St Jude’s Children’s Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Wendy At
Susan At
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Boy Scouts
By Bill Bengtson
N.A
Ellen Gladden
la Cantin
Clarks Hill
Rusty Lindberg
Schofield Middle School
Star Power
JOE B. Babb & Co., Inc
Chesterfield St. S
Hadow Oaks
Gregg
America
Montmorenci Vineyards
Highway 78
Montmorenci
Vieyards
Tam
Edgefield Co
Sciatica
Jordan Chiropractic
Jordan Family
Walmart
KMART
Fabian
City OF
General Fund Water and Sewer Fund
Stormwater Fund
Victim Services Fund
Aiken Municipal Airport
Ventures Industrial Park
General Fund
Stormwater Fund Capital Development Fund
Victim Services Fund Economic Developing
Aiken Municipal Airport Community Development
Home Partnership Fund
Ventures Industrial Park Total
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