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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2013
Page
1
In a tight year the Aiken County School District shifts 2.5 mills from debt service to operations to close a 2.2 million shortfall for 2013 14. The board also approves winter break closings and flexible use of science kit allocations to balance funds.
Larry Joe Todd is listed among area deaths in North Augusta. Funeral arrangements and service details are being reported by local obituaries.
AAA Carolinas projects 443 550 Palmetto State drivers will travel over Memorial Day weekend with 505 000 residents heading more than 50 miles. Gas prices average 3 24 statewide with Georgia at 3 46 and Charleston at 3 30 as fuel budgets tighten.
Regimental Command Sergeant Major Ronald S. Pflieger of Fort Gordon is chosen as grand marshal for Aiken's 17th annual Memorial Day Parade. Jim Lorraine of the Aiken Warrior Project praises him as highly decorated, combat-experienced, and a parachute veteran. Pflieger is the top enlisted soldier at Fort Gordon and the senior enlisted in the Army Signal Corps with a 28 year career including Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Restore Hope, Uphold Democracy, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. He also aided hurricane relief for Andrew and Hugo.
Connie's Framing on Park Avenue will hand out free lemonade and popcorn from its front porch during the 17th annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday. More than 1,000 free flags will be distributed near the parade start at 1 p.m. An open tent on Park Avenue near Laurens Street will host the flag giveaway. For details call Carolyn Miller at 803 649 7909.
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