Group ramps up Alzheimer's awareness in November
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month spotlight caregiver support in Aiken and Greenwood areas. Kim Shannon of the Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter talks of free sitters, a $500 yearly respite fund, Project Lifesaver, and caregiver tips.
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Kim Shannon
Greenwood/Aiken
Alzheimer’s Association
South Carolina
Aiken
Shannon
Aiken County
Project Lifesaver
The
Broyles
Cannons
John
Cannon
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Kim
Education concerns shared by Aiken County leader Everitt
Aiken AAUW luncheon featured Aiken County Schools Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Everitt who outlined her background in special education and her views on reading, principal leadership, and community partnerships. She warned of a $900,000 budget cut plus a 2 percent reduction to two programs, urging constituents to contact legislators.
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Aiken County
Elizabeth Everitt
Aiken
American Association of University Women
Usc Aiken Convocation Center
Everitt
AAUW
Suzanne Stone
Scottish artist Martha Ferguson opens exhibition at ACA
Aberdeen born Martha Elizabeth Ferguson brings a varied portfolio to the Aiken Center for the Arts in downtown Aiken. Her display runs through the month, with ties to the area via longtime supporters Betty Ryberg and Betty Robins. She describes early training started at age six and notes recognition like the 2006 Artist of International Merit Visa. Ferguson cites Aberdeen skies as inspiration and mentions her recent marriage to Bryan Anderson.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Martha Elizabeth Ferguson
Aiken
ACA
Betty Ryberg
Betty Robins
Ferguson
Banchory Devenick Maryculter-Cockney
Bryan Anderson
Laurens St. S.W
Rachel Johnson
Aiken Center For the Arts
Book Stall spotlights regional Southern writers this week
The Book Stall in Aiken hosts signings and a Southern Mystery Writers Symposium. Leonard Todd signs Carolina Clay Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Kathryn Wall Cathy Pickens and Caroline Cousins appear Monday 2 to 5 p.m. Both events free. Todd’s book, Carolina Clay, costs 25.95. Contact The Book Stall at 644-0604 for details.
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Leonard Todd
Potter Cave
Hayne Avenue
Kathryn Wall
Cathy Pickens
Caroline Cousins
W.W. Norton & Co
Todd
Dave
New York Times
New York
South Carolina
Edgefield
Kathryn R. Wall
Ray Tanner
Hilton Head Island
Mercy Oak
Perdition House
Resurrection Road
Wall
Charleston
Writers Digest
Nancy Pate
Meg Herridon
Gail Greer
Edisto Island
Dixie
Lindsey
Margaret Ann
Pinckney Plantation
Indigo Island
Pate
Herndon
Suzanne Stone
Sstone Quikenstandard
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Club Fitness
Hitchcock Plaza
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Arts Center
Porky Bradberry
Hades
Whiskey Road
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