ABBE Library Waives Age Limits for Cards Across Region
The ABBE regional library system now offers library cards to residents from birth with no age requirement. Board approved April 20 and implemented May 1, allowing adults and children under 6 to have accounts in their own names. Previously under 6 used a parent’s card. policy aims to boost early literacy and computer access for youngsters.
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Rotary leader Rich Waugh chairs work in Aiken clubs
Rich Waugh district governor for Rotary District 7750 visits Sunrise Rotary in Aiken and lauds local club efforts. A retired R and D executive and longtime Rotarian, he highlights four priorities, family values and Rotary ethics while noting global ties from Brazil to Argentina and local projects like dictionary distributions and Adopt A Highway.
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AARP Chapter Hosts Senior Picnic At H Odell Weeks Center
The AARP Aiken chapter gathered 40 to 50 members and guests for its Senior C zews Picnic at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Attendees enjoyed grills, buffet sides, desserts, and beverages from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Music by Drew Davis and square dancing led by Ruth and Lester Paxton complemented lawn games. President Patrick Boardman emphasized recruitment and legislative updates for members 50 plus, with monthly meetings at South Aiken Presbyterian Church.
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Local DOE officials tour Savannah River Site leaders
SRSTOUR officials from DOE communities nationwide visited the Savannah River Site Friday. They met with SRS Community Reuse Organization leaders including Bob Pedde Westinghouse Savannah River Company Kevin Smith Kevin Phillips Caliente Nev Rahe Washington Group International and Dr Susan Winsor president of the reuse organization. The Energy Communities Alliance is a national OE communities group based in Washington DC.
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Aiken County School Board Meeting Tuesday at District Office
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the district office 1000 Brookhaven Drive. Public participants include Vicki Simons and Cecil Atchley. Consent items include a $112,395 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant to North Augusta El School and Hammond Fil School, now in its third year of the combined award.
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