Secret Santa program aids Aiken County families this season
Volunteers collected applications at South Aiken Presbyterian Church from 8 a.m. to noon for up to three wrapped Christmas toys per child aged 1 to 12. The aid, funded by the community, helps about 1,000 children yearly and targets families facing unemployment or underemployment in Aiken County. Local organizers Mary and Frank Cunningham started the program in 1981 and run it without overhead, shop with elves, and strive to fulfill each child’s $30 or under wish.
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Secret Santa
Aiken County
South Airien Presbyterian Church
Mary Cunningham
Cunningham
Frank
Parkersburg
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Tken
Arts Academy students learn importance of communication
Donna Wesley addressed APAA juniors and seniors about speaking clearly and writing well. She stressed that effective communication opens doors, cites The Color Purple, and urges students to improve vocabulary and grammar for future success.
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Arts Academy
Aiken Performing Arts Academy
Donna Wesley
Aiken County
Wesley
Sofia
Alice Walker
APAA
Mary Simons
Rosemary English
Beverly Clyburn
The
Links
Wesby
English
University of
Rob Novit
Rnovit
Aikenstandard.com
Doctor studies Metanx for diabetic foot pain results
Dr. Mackie Walker of Carolina Musculoskeletal Institute tested Metanx in two studies on diabetic peripheral neuropathy. In the first 2005 trial 60 percent reached normal sensation and 86 percent by year end. A 2007 follow up with 20 patients showed most regaining near normal sensation by one year. Ada Gallman joined the 2007 study and testified about her improvement.
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Mackie Walker
Carolina Musculoskeletal Institute
Walker
PamLab
PAU
Ada Gallman
Ada
Baylor University
Fascular Disease Management
Pendiig
Diabetes
Complications
Richland Avenue
CMI
Suzanne Stone
Sstone
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