Waters retires as Center's longtime executive director
After decades of leadership at the Center, Bob Waters retires leaving staff to cope with an empty office. Jan Larsen, a coworker, says Waters was a tremen dous guide and friend who always prioritized staff and clients. Interim director Bill Tretta will oversee operations until a permanent successor is named by year’s end.
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Waters
Jan Larsen
Susan Kalka
Bob
Barbara Murdock
Bill Tretta
Extradition Fight Looms In Murder Case For Hill
Aiken County faces extradition proceedings for a suspect charged with murder on three counts, kidnapping, and assault and battery with intent to kill. Solicitor Bar ara Morgan is unavailable, while attorney Sylvia Westerdahl notes hearings determine only transfer, not guilt, and fighting extradition offers little advantage.
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Pearson
Aiken County
Barara Morgan
Aiken
Sylvia Westerdahl
Ms. Westerdahl
Church plans trip to Promise Keepers in Jacksonville
North Augusta First Baptist Church joins area congregations in a Jacksonville Promise Keepers conference trip October 18 19 at Municipal Stadium. Speakers include Bill McCartney Charles Blake Mike Silva Dennis Rainey and others with music by Promise Band Billy Gaines and Phillips Craig and Dean. Registration is 60 dollars not covering transport or lodging. Call 279 6370 for details.
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Promise Keepers
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First Baptist Church of
Jacksonville
Fla
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
Bill ‘McCartney
Charles Blake
Mike Silva
Dennis Rainey
Promise Band
Billy Gaines
Phillips
Craig
Dean
McGruff and Freddie Fire Safety Visit Local Schools
Fire safety program featuring McGruff the Crime Dog and Freddie the Fire Safety mascot toured Mead Hall and several area elementary schools. Children learned about stop drop and roll, smoke detectors, and escaping a fire while responders noted costumes help kids connect with safety messages. Captain Pete Frommer said the characters reinforce the lessons and make a difference.
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ADPS
Pete Frommer
McGruff
Freddie
Parks and Rec Plans Senior Trip to State Fair
The Aiken Parks and Recreation Department schedules Senior Adult Day trip to the South Carolina State Fair on Oct 9. Bus departs H O Weeks Center at 8 a m returns about 3 30 p m with a noon stop at the State Farmer's Market. Cost 12 per person. fair admission free. Reservations due by Monday. call 642 7650.
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State Fair
Aiken
Parks and Recreation Department
South Carolina
H.O. Weeks Center
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Calvin Klein
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