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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1996

Page

5

Open Air School Swordsmen Stage Shakespeare Scene

Tobias Johnson alias Benvolio led a student sword play in the outdoor amphitheatre with Ben Twilley among the Romeos. A full balcony scene backdrop and London models framed the event as Mercutio Tybalt and Romeo acted, while audiences avoided fire ants and learned about old times and love.

Tobias Johnson Benvolio Ben Twilley Mercutio Tybalt Romeo London Jessica Crawford

Fire Prevention Month program educates county children

October activities at the ADPS Headquarters brought over 400 children through tours, smoke drills, a fire video, and equipment demonstrations. Turno notes the program aims to prevent tragedies after two local child deaths this year, including one from entering a closet, stressing safe exit knowledge.

ADPS Turno Aiken County

Gospel Originals Seek National Recording Contract

Jasper leads the Gospel Originals a family like group touring from New York to Mississippi. They have produced two cassettes and a CD with more in progress including a live video. They write and arrange songs and are negotiating with several recording companies while hoping for future success through prayer and unity.

Jasper Calvin Staley New York Mississippi

Town trades fair showcases colonial games and exhibits

Mayor Tom Greene toured the event with his wife praising the colonial times displays as unique to the area. The fair opened at 10 a.m. and ran until 9 30 p.m. with a Sunday repeat and a noon church service by St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church to close.

Burke England Tom Greene Colonial Times St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

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