Latimer receives specialized bed with aid from blind councils
James Latimer, paralyzed from a car crash, now has an electrically controlled bed suited to his height after donations from the Aiken Chapter of the American Council of the Blind and the Hubert E. Smith Chapter of the Georgia Federation of the Blind. Forthcoming home ramps and bathroom modifications may follow with Vocational Rehabilitation help.
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Ollie Bledsoe
Aiken
American Council of the Blind
Sandra Thomas
Hubert E. Smith
Georgia Federation of the Blind
James Latimer
James
Phil Jones
Latimer
Rescue Squad
Police
Fire
Sheriff Departments
Mac Latimer
Latimers
Culler
Rachael Harte
North Augusta Council Eyes Water Bonds and Annexation
The North Augusta City Council plans a final reading on an ordinance to let the city use 1 million water works and sewer system revenue bonds ahead of a state loan. Also on the agenda is a petition to annex property off Bradleyville Road. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall on Buena Vista Avenue.
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North Augusta
South Carolina
Bradleyville Road
Augusta City Hall
Buena Vista Avenue
Hill escapes injury as home burns near New Ellenton
Hill narrowly escaped harm when his eight room wood house on Highway 19 two miles north of New Ellenton burned in a weekend fire. Lightning in the kitchen area is blamed and 27 firefighters from Aiken Jackson Montmorenci and New Ellenton fought the blaze for two hours.
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New Ellenton
Aiken County
Medwell Hill
Highway 19
Willie Allen
Jack Curry
Woodland St
Allen
Hill
Aiken
Jackson
Montmorenci
Meeting Leading seminar at Aiken Technical College
The Continuing Education Division of Aiken Technical College will host a Meeting Leading seminar on Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is 55 dollars per person with a 50 dollar reduced rate for two or more employees from the same firm. Reservations are due by Oct. 15. For information call John Horton, extension 230.
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Aiken Technical College
John Horton
Extension
Emergency Animal Emergency Clinic opens in Augusta area
Veterinarians from Aiken and Augusta join to run the Animal Emergency Clinic at 2401 Washington Road. The center offers 6 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. weekday hours and 1 p.m. Saturday to 8:30 a.m. Monday with a $25 examination fee. It serves the CSRA and provides after hours care when local vets are unavailable.
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Augusta
Charlie W. Timmerman
Timmerman
CSRA
North
Aiken
Clemson
Washington Road
St. Marks United Methodist Church
National Hills Shopping Center
Health department aims to serve people amid budget cuts
Patrick Kell district administrator of the Lower Savannah Health District spoke to the Aiken Rotary Club about preventive care prenatal services venereal disease control and home health. He noted funding and staff cuts but outlined outreach plans including a project to educate industry employees and a potential OSHA grant. The Rotary meets weekly with Raymond Mizell as president.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Kell
Health Department
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Rotary Club
Ramada Inn
Raymond Mizell
William Booth Sells Most Tickets From Nursing Home
William Booth confined to the Aiken Nursing Home sold the most tickets for the Ma sons annual barbecue, clocking 55 tickets. A Mason for 45 years, he says he reached friends visiting the facility and nursing home staff, with family in Athens buying five tickets. He credits Jesus for the effort.
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Gene England Jr
Aiken
William Booth
Masons
Booth
Athens
Nursing Home
Jesus
USC Aikens Oktoberfest II Opens Thursday on Campus
USC Aiken hosts Oktoberfest II on the athletic field from 7 to 11 p m with admission 2 50. Eight person tables cost 30 including entry. German meals knockwurst sauerkraut and pretzels beer sold. Tickets advance via student activities office.
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Doug Duffy
Duffy
Speechcraft Course Offered by Aiken Toastmasters Club
The Aiken Toastmasters Club will start a seven session Speechcraft course at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Dry Dock Restaurant. The program aims to develop public speaking skills with a $15 fee for the complete course and open attendance.
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The
Aiken Toastmasters Club
Dry Dock
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Sally Looklass
Midland Valley Guidance
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Sominick Pharmacy
Richland Ave
Dial
Usc-Aiken
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York
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