Not the Easy Way Out Says Young Man After Suicide Attempt
A recovering patient recalls his suicide attempt with a .38 pistol and the near miss of death, describing the pain, hospital stay, amputation of his right eye, and a plea to readers to choose life. The piece ends with his handwritten vow to value love and honesty and a request to warn others. Editor notes syndicated columnist Lewis Grizzard is recovering from heart surgery and may resume writing soon.
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Promised Land
Heaven
Hell
Lewis Grizzard
Patchworks Of The Past Quilt Show Shines In Aiken
The Aiken County Quilt Show at the Historical Museum features 138 quilts this year up from 100. Mary Ann Thompson notes the exhibit traces heritage from 1800s pieces by Evelyn and G W Andrews to modern creations by Rachel d Entremont and others.
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Aiken County
Thompson
Tree of Life
Texas Star
Evelyn Andrews
G.W. Andrews
Beech Island
Rachel d’Entremont
Aiken
Herbie Burd
Grayce Kratz
Wagener
Anna Przybysz
Quilt Show Opens At Aiken County Museum With Films And Workshops
The Aiken County Historical Museum hosts a Quilt Show opening Thursday with public hours Mon–Sat 10 am to 5 pm and Sun 2 to 5 pm. Closed Oct 15–16 and Nov 1 for prep and return of quilts. A film Quilts in the Lives of Women plays Oct 17 7 pm and Oct 18–19 10 am at the public library. Four mini workshops run Oct 22 24 28 30 9:30–11:30 am with varying fees. all supplies except scissors provided. Total option $25 for all four. For reservations call Mary Ann Thompson at 649-4658.
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Aiken County Historical Museum
Aiken County Public Library
Mary Ann Thompson
Responsive Parenting approach to humane child rearing
A series by Sal Lerman promoting responsive parenting that avoids physical or emotional harm. It urges practical, positive discipline and open communication for parents across all roles while explaining its development and widely used methods.
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AP News
American Guidance Service
Circle Pines
Minn
Sal Lerman
Washington Post Writers Group
Ms. Lerman
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