Academy urges balance of play and structured activities for children
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that play fosters problem solving and social skills while warning that over scheduling by parents and marketing pressure reduce free play. It cites risk of obesity and low mood, notes disparities in safe play spaces, and praises enrichment when not mandated. Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg leads the study. Dr. T Berry Brazelton praises its aims.
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Academy
Atlanta
Kenneth Ginsburg
Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia
T. Berry Brazelton
Brazelton
Memorial Baptist Church Homecoming Revival Under Way
Memorial Baptist Church near Aiken hosts homecoming services and a revival with Evangelist Ryan Davis the First Baptist Bowman pastor speaking nightly Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. The historical church began in 1951 as a mission of Aiken First Baptist and grew with DuPont’s arrival. Davis also plans a revival at Lighthouse Baptist Church of Aiken later this month. Address 3100 Vaucluse Road.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Aiken
Davis
Lighthouse Baptist
Church of
Habitat for Humanity program aids low income buyers
Jessica learned of Habitat for Humanity from a coworker and pursued approval. Church says applicants must earn $15k to $20k yearly and that recipients pay for homes via interest free mortgages, averaging about $325 monthly. Since 1988 no homeowner has defaulted, with houses energy efficient and sponsored by sponsors like H G Reynolds Co. Jessica and her son plan to move in Monday. Contact April Bailey at aabaileywaikenstandard.com
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Jessica
Habitat For Humanity
Church
Habitat
H.G. Reynolds Co
April Bailey
Aabaileywaikenstandard.com
Cleanup Continues at Burned Waste Plant in Apex NC
Cleanup teams work around the gutted EQ Industrial Services facility in Apex after a large fire prompted evacuations for about 17 000 residents. Crews install a dirt containment barrier and pump out potentially contaminated rainwater while state and federal inspectors monitor air and water quality and assess the cause of the blaze. Nearby businesses reopen as toxicologists and air monitoring specialists verify safety for Monday operations.
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Apex
N.C
EQ Industrial Services
Scott Maris
Robert Doyle
Detroit
Maris
Doyle
John Scott
Capital Coffee
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Pea Woosie
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Aiken Mall
Lesus
Styles
Wate
Sage
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Eware
Scott
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