Portraits of the Past call for local image submissions
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit historical photos of faces and places in Aiken County. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or online, with mailing or delivery to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken. For questions, contact Kimberley Kirkey at 648 2311 ext 212.
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Aiken Republicans seek volunteers for signs and polling checks
The Aiken County Republican Party urges volunteers to hold up signs at intersections and verify polling locations until 7 p.m. Citizens may call 648-5626 to offer help. The Aiken Chamber hosts a Federal Automated Recov Systems FARS Marketing information session today from 4 to 5 p.m. at Chamber HQ, free but limited to 35 registrants.
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Aiken International Club Meeting at USCA Penland Building
The Aiken International Club meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. in USCA Penland Administration Building Room 106. The event is free and open to the public with a contact number 641 6875 for details.
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Local club meetings set for Thursday in Aiken area
Multiple groups meet Thursday at USC Aiken Etherredge Center, Aiken County Career Center and other venues. Activities include Town and Country Club registration at 9:30 a.m., a harvest sale after the meeting, and various talks by Pamela Hawkins, Joan Lio and others.
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Weekend events in Aiken span theater to cultural festivals
Friday through Sunday features Annie Get Your Gun benefiting the Aiken Kidney Association with 8 p.m. shows and matinees at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Etherredge Center. Also, Out of Order runs 8 p.m. Fri–Sun and Nov 12–20 with 3 p.m. matinees on select dates. tickets range 6 to 15 dollars.
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Man recalls saving finger of boy with lock washer hinge
John W. Heaton, now 83 and retired owner of Precision Machine Works began in 1960, recounts prying a lock washer off a young boy's finger with vice pliers and a screwdriver at Aiken Hospital. He wonders about the boy, likely from Trenton or Johnston, who was saved decades ago. Heaton also recalls making vein strippers for Dr. Tom Latti and other notable tools for the glass industry and shipping parts abroad. If the boy remembers, he can reach Heaton at 648-8621.
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Blood pressure screening at Gregg Park Civic Center
Free blood pressure checks offered the first and third Thursdays each month from 4 to 6 p.m. by certified nurse Sandra Muns at Gregg Park Civic Center. The museum invites visitors to see its "new old things" exhibit. hours are Tue-Fri 9:30-4:30 and Sat-Sun 2-5, call 642-2015 for details.
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