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Submitted Article The Lieutenant Governors writing award for 8th grade students in South Carolina paired students with older South Carolinians in an attempt to bridge the gap between generations in the state. Students interviewed
a senior citizen to learn how things were when they were 13 or 14 years of age, and compared and contrasted the differences and similarities of the two. It was a very interesting assignment. The senior citizens who were interviewed enjoyed it very much, and students learned how some
things have changed for the better, and other things have changed for the worse. LBC had two nominees: Emily Sloan and Preslee Sikes. The overall winner is Emily Sloan. Her essay will be entered in the county and state competition. Kudos to Emily and Preslee!
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Saturday before an election day which is ten days later on Tuesday. Restructuring State Superintendent of Education: On March 13, the Senate failed by two votes to get the necessary 31 votes to pass this legislation (two thirds of Senate necessary to support since it is a constitutional amendment). Because the vote was on third reading, the Motion to Reconsider was not able to keep the bill in its priority status on the Senate calendar. The bill now is on the regular contested calendar and needs to be set again for Special Order to have a chance to pass with the necessary two thirds support. Companion legislation setting the qualifications for the State Superintendent if appointed passed the Senate on second reading the same day. Restructuring Adjutant General: South Carolina is the only state that popularly elects the head of its National Guard (Adjutant General). The Senate Judiciary Committee approved S. 173 on Thursday allowing the Governor to appoint the Adjutant General. A separate bill for the enabling legislation including the qualifications for the position also passed. If passed and approved by voters, the Governor would appoint from a pool of qualified military candidates. Current Adjutant General Bob Livingston and members of the National Guard support this proposal. Read to Succeed Legislation Filed: In mid March, Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler (Cherokee) filed this legislation modeled after an initiative implemented in Florida. The program would screen children for readiness in 4K and 5K to identify potential learning barriers; provide intensive in-class and supplemental reading instruction; revise in-service requirements concerning teaching reading skills; and, beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, retain 3rd graders who cannot read on grade level unless they meet an exemption. The bill calls for moving a portion of the $6 million earmarked for reading improvement under the Education Improvement Act to the Read to Succeed program. Leadership Aiken County: The 2013 class of Leadership Aiken County continued to page 4
other needs in our state including those of public education and road and bridge infrastructure. The DOT report referenced above describes the situation and offers possible solutions for consideration by the Governor, the General Assembly, and the public. We need strong leadership on this issue. I am working with other General Assembly members to find a solution to going forward. Your input is appreciated and valued. Please email me or contact me by phone or in person. Senate News Extended Credit Protection: On March 19, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed a bill that will offer credit-fraud protection for 10 years to S.C. taxpayers. The bill also includes the following: Creation of a department of information security that reports to the governor A tax credit of $300 for individual filers and $1,000 for joint filers to buy credit protection An identity-theft unit at the S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs A pair of committees to recommend statewide technology and cyber-security policies The full Senate will consider the bill when the Senate returns the week of April 9. Concealed Weapons Permit: On March 20, the Senate set for special order the legislation (S.308) allowing concealed weapons permit (CWP) holders to carry their handgun into a restaurant which serves alcohol as long as the permit holder does not consume any alcohol while there. Restaurants have the option to post a sign not allowing concealable weapons on the premises; if that is done, then CWP holders cannot carry legally into such restaurants. The bill has stiff penalties for violating including revocation of the concealed weapons permit and a zero tolerance threshold for alcohol consumption. The full Senate will consider the bill when the Senate returns to session on April 9. Early Voting: The Senate approved this bill in mid March. The bill heads to the House of Representatives before coming back to the Senate with expected changes if it passes the House. The current version allows 7 days of early voting before election day beginning on the second
The Midland Valley Monthly is a free publication provided by the Aiken Standard newspaper. DISTRIBUTION: Around 3800 copies of this section will be distributed each month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The section will publish inside the Aiken Standard to subscribers in Midland Valley zip codes of 29816 Bath, 29822 Clearwater, 29828 Gloverville, 29829 Graniteville, 29834 Langley, and 29851 Warrenville. Plus copies will also be distributed at strategic rack locations in these areas as well. MAILING ADDRESS: Midland Valley Monthly, c/o Keryn Senn, P.O. Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802. SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES OR PICTURES: ksenn@aikenstandard.com or the above mailing address. UPCOMING DEADLINE: April 26, 2013. NEXT PUBLICATION: May 8, 2013.
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Congressman Joe Wilson Contact Information: Congressman Wilson now represents all of Aiken County. He has staff in Aiken County with office hours in Aiken and in North Augusta. His office number is 6089747. State House Tours: Tours are available for the S.C. State House by calling (803) 734-2430. If you set a tour between January and June and it is on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, please let me know so I can do my best to see you. Thoroughbred Country-South Carolina Regional Tourism Organization: To learn more about tourism in the four county region of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell, visit www. tbredcountry.org. Email Updates: If you know of people in or around District 24 who do not receive my updates but they would like to get them, please email their names and email addresses to me. Road Issues: If you see a road problem, call the SCDOT at 6417665 or Aiken County at 642-1532 to report the problem. If you do not get a prompt response, please let me know at TomYoung@scsenate.gov or call me. Generally, most paved roads in the County are maintained by SCDOT and are identified on the road sign poles by a small black and white sign listing the road number, such as S-2-1669. Most unpaved roads in the County are maintained by the County. Please know that I can be reached by telephone (649-0000 or 215-3631); email (TomYoung@ scsenate.gov); regular mail (P.O. Box 651, Aiken, SC 29802); or just pull me aside when you see me. Thank you for the privilege and the opportunity to represent you.
The April meeting of the Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be held Wednesday, April 10th at Noon. The meeting will be held at Bobbys BBQ. The May meeting will be held May 8th. The Langley-Bath-Clearwater Historical Society meets on the first Thursday each month at the Midland Valley Lions Club (No. 1 Lions Trail, Bath). The meeting starts at 7:00pm.
Shepeard Community Blood Center will host a blood drive Wednesday, April 17th at Gloverville First Baptist Church from 4pm-8pm. For more information contact Emily Sturkie 706-339-5345. Jason Sikes, local Elvis impersonator, will perform at Bobbys Bar-B-Q on Friday, May 10th at 7:30pm and Friday, June 28th at 7:30. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door.
ENGAGEMENT
Henry and Teresa Hall announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Hall of Vaucluse, to Chad Litchfield of North Augusta, a son of Tracy and Cheryl Litchfield of North Augusta, SC. The wedding is planned for April 19, 2014, at Savannah Rapids Pavillion. The bride-elect is a maternal granddaughter of the late Marvin and Yvonne Black of Burnettown and a paternal granddaughter of Richard Hall of Vaucluse, Betsy Hall of Aiken, and Linda Jones of Warrenville; and great-granddaughter of the late Lawrence and Nadine Hall. She is a 2005 graduate of Midland Valley High School. She is employed by the Surgery Center of Aiken. The bridegroom-elect is a maternal grandson of Mrs. Mildred Williams and the late Marvin Williams of North Augusta, and a paternal grandson of Ms. Carolyn Litchfield of Clyo, GA and Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Litchfield of Lawrenceville, GA. He is a 2007 graduate of the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools. He is employed by Super Heat FGH of Evans, GA.
Cheryl L. Hodges of Warrenville announces the engagement of her daughter, Sarah Ann Hodges of Graniteville, to Thomas William Neikam of Graniteville, a son of Sylvia Ann Mangialetto of Aiken. The wedding is planned for April 22, 2013, at the River Lily Inn Bed and Breakfast in Daytona Beach, FL.
BIRTHS
Katelyn Elizabeth Montgomery and Nicklous Dean Ready of North Augusta, SC, announce the birth of their daughter, Raylynn Bobbi Ready, born March 1, 2013, at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Grandparents are Bobby and Tessa Montgomery of North Augusta, SC and Dean and Shiray Ready of Warrenville, SC. Samuel and Lisa Barton of Aiken, SC, announce the birth of their daughter, Brianna Leigh Barton, born March 6, 2013, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Grandparents are Michael and June Ingram and Russell and Julie Barton of Aiken. The baby has one sister, Hannah Marie Barton, 4. Brianna weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long.
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The most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Christ and held (in the Western Church). 2. The period in which this occurs, esp. the weekend from Good Friday to Easter Monday. Dictionary.com describes Easter as: 1. an annual Christian festival in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on the Gregorian calendar and in Orthodox churches on the Julian calendar. 2. Also called Easter Sunday, the day on which this festival is celebrated. 3. the Easter season; the week following Easter. On Easter Sunday our Missions and Outreach Director, Kenny, voiced his displeasure several times that Easter is not celebrated by believers all year long. This eventually lead to the sermon I did the Wednesday following Easter Sunday on what it means to believe. Remember, belief alters our actions! Lets back up a little now and take a look at The Easter Story as found in Matthew 28: 1-10. Here we will find three points of interest that tell is how and why we should celebrate Easter 24/7/365. In these scriptures we find: 1. Proof of the Resurrection 2. Purpose of the Resurrection 3. Power of the Resurrection First, we have The Proof. In Matthew 28:1 we see eye witness accounts of the resurrection. Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and , according to scripture, Salome and possibly others arrived at the open tomb and spoke to the Angel.
having fallen asleep. 1Co 15:21 For since death is through man, also through a Man is a resurrection of the dead; 1Co 15:22 for as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. We see from this scripture that our preaching is authentic; our faith is meaningful; and our hope is secure! Finally we can experience the Power of the Resurrection. Philipians 4:7 tells us: and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. In Matthews own words in the 28th chapter verses 18 thru 20 he says, And coming up Jesus talked with them, saying, All authority in Heaven and on earth was given to Me. Then having gone, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the continued to page 7
There are NINE things different in the picture. Can you locate the differences?
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GUESS WHO?
My birthday is on April 9, 1990. I fell in love with a vampire onscreen and the actor who plays him offscreen.
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The 13th Annual Jackson Lions Club Martial Arts tournament was held March 9th, 2013. Black belts Johnny Hughes, Steve Durham, Ruby Cochran, and Chris Ashby led the class of 14 students from CSRA Defensive Arts. The students competed in sparring, weapons, and forms divisions. Pictures and videos can be seen at www.csraDefensiveArts.com & www.kindaikarate.com The class is held at Heights Church in Clearwater, SC.
...Belvedere Students
continued from page 1 Jennifer Wall, the mother of Student Council member Laurel, joined her daughter at Childrens Place. Its fantastic for children to learn at an early age all the opportunities to give back to the community, Wall said. Hopefully, that will carry Laurel over through a lifelong journey. Nancy Looney, a speech pathologist who works with Childrens Place kids, enjoyed the connection she saw. It means a lot when kids from the community come in and are a little bit older, Looney said. Its really fun and (our children) look up to them. Kids who come in have such interesting lives. Their enthusiasm is just catching. Staffer Dot Hughes said many of the Childrens Place children wont get Easter baskets otherwise. Its great for them to see other kids who care enough about them to bring baskets, Hughes said.
...How To Celebrate
continued from page 5 name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I am with you all the days until the completion of the age. Amen. First, we have the Peace of Christ keeping our hearts and our minds. Then since all power in Heaven and earth has been granted to Him and He goes with us each time we witness, we have nothing to fear. Celebrate The Proof, The Purpose, and The Power of the Resurrection 24/7/365. [This one is for you, Kenny!] For more information about our ministry, for questions, or prayer requests, our to support this ministry please contact us at: Dr. Lynn Kirkland EVANGELIST / REVIVALIST Impact Ministries International, Inc. COWBOY CHURCH P O Box 5431, Aiken, SC 29804 OFFICE PHONE: 803-400-3609
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On January 26, Four LBC teams from Mrs. Morgans Careers class attended the Future City Competition at USCA. In addition to the cities they created out of recycled materials, they also wrote informational essays and honed their public speaking skills as they presented their projects to the judges.
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Submitted Photo Submitted Photo Front Row: Melody Collins, Hailey Johnson, Emma Phillips, and Front Row, left to right: Wendy Alvarez, Madison Newsome, Mackenzie Chandler Mayson. 2nd Row: Zoe Smith, Brianna Hickson, KyAsiah Markel, Breanna Alford, and Ernest Lee. 2nd Row: Devin Ferrell, Sabb, and Kyle Vandergrift Ladarius Jefferson, Devon Young, and Katherine Knight
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Party on Wednesday afternoons with Instructor Becky Geeting. This class is for any level of participation and provides a non-intimidating opportunity for new exercisers. Tuesday and Thursday ZUMBA CLASSES - 6:00-7:00 p.m. Party yourself into shape! Come join the ZUMBA PARTY with Certified Instructor Tasha Hammell. WALKING IS E-A-S-Y!! Earn a free T-shirt after just completing (16) walk times/20 minutes or more and begin seeing results for a healthier you! Sign in at the front desk. *This is an ongoing program begin walking with us anytime. LITE-SIDE A seniors class for those who desire a vigorous and fun filled workout! Certified instructor Emily Johnson will demonstrate the latest techniques for health conscious adults. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. **Free of charge. KARATE Karate classes are taught by Brian Randall and are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Classes are for ages 5 and older with instruction in Tae Kwon Do and Kenpo. Cost is $15.00 per month. GYMNASTICS Registration fee is $10.00 and cost of instruction is $30.00 per month. Instructor Rhonda Whitley will teach gymnastics for children ages 4 & up on Mondays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Photography 101!
April 16 Enroll in our photography class where you will Get to Know Your Camera, learn about Composition, Nature Photography, and Portrait Photography. Class will be taught by avid photographer Shirley Radabaugh. Please bring your camera to each class. $75/person. Please RSVP by April 12. The first class will be held, April 16, at the Aiken County Recreation Center 917 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville SC.
Monday and Wednesday Lite-Side Exercise (Seniors) 9:00-10:00 a.m. Instructor Emily Johnson teaches the latest steps and techniques that are fun and healthy. Monday and Wednesday Cardio/Weight Class - 4:30-5:30 p.m. A 30/30 Cardio and Weight Class consisting of a cardio workout and followed by light weights for toning and abdominal work. Instructor: Becky Geeting Wednesday ZUMBA - 5:45-6:30 p.m. Come check out the Zumba
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Staff photo by Rob Novit With the help of Leavelle McCampbell Middle School 6th-grader Brycen Mathis, Ruth Patrick special programs director John Hutchens discusses to Brycens classmates how hula hoops can demonstrate a parallel circuit.
Ive seen a growth with the Leavelle students from year to year, Hutchens said. Their teachers are also gaining knowledge and bringing it back to them. Another student, Joseph Johnson, agreed that its more
fun to actually do an experiment instead of watching a video. He and a classmate then went back to the fan-building effort. Were trying to make it a super fan and make it spin real fast, Johnson said.
In honor of a dear student, McClay Powell, who passed away on March 9, 2013, LBC Middle School released 13 balloons, one for each year she lived. The ceremony was attended by her parents, Preston and Deana Powell, and all LBC eighth grade students and faculty. Students also wore red one day to represent the American Heart Association and McClays lifelong fight with a heart condition.
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#JazzLives
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1. Musical note missing from bird 2. Pocket missing from boys slacks 3. Tree missing from background 4. Finish line changed to blue 5. Girls headband changed to green 6. Flower missing from girls hair 7. Bird missing from front of book 8. Racket changed to red 9. Boy is missing backpack
GUESS WHO - Kristen Stewart UNSCRAMBLE garden rain sunshine baseball PEOPLE FACT Martial Arts HEALTH FACT No. Brushing too hard can wear away tooth enamel picnic flowers spring
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