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Philip is Staff photo by nd the stat ciation, knows tour arou the Senior writer knows the asso the missions g that day his proay tour around a three-d also releasin the policies and $5.4 billion for sday as part of Wedne ell was those misposed budget of eral Assemford visits Aiken When Philip How Branch and believes in to do an rk San g t of Aiken the 2011 S.C. Gen ins next A relaxed Gov. Ma es office next week. sions. Hes goin will get the shortfall of at leas ted installed as the t by his beg leav after- with a poin bly session that state before he includes excellent job and ch. vily-publicized and $800 million. Sanford NAACP presiden Rivers k. The proposal including bran son e it. and its hea revenue wee faced r to do marriag support of the good friend, Nel out that he, too, took office incoming governot. nch memmath cost him hisboth stateextensive cuts, nplayed the dow some he Some Aiken Bra tion prin ry cut for all Jr., Tuesday, he white perproblems when much credibility, lly. elec This is just a blue t years, a five percent sala teachers. bers had filed an procedural ept that he is the first nization. in 2002. wide and nationa about that Over the last eighclashed erstate workers excsome criticism llenge over a to head the orga e the got slightly diff talk ly cha son Weve He doesnt kins was Sanford repeatedincluding those mak He has drawn es now, he ford did say I just want to decision that Jen ballot. The budget, with ors, ent circumstanc a constituanymore, but San intments in en County an for producing the ng The State with legislat ublican Party. not placed on the mittee NAACP in Aik nt part of telli biggest disappo said. Theres nowdiscipline own Rep com orta one consultant l .-elect of his proud that we stayed his the obvious, issue went to a l NAACP even more imp Howell ency for financia Tea Party hes office, outside to get some puts incoming Gov iBut that it . The challenging this countys life, w Wednes- with the nationa a tough pos were his inability across the fin- and reforms is much bigger true to taxpayers, Nikki Haley in s office. said in an intervie said she doesnt practices like bobtailing and phenomenon reform measure confirmed tion. Haley has resources to Its good unwillingness The committee not be on day. ctural changes people realize. ish line and the lved in the uld have time or the get proposal bringing stru ose federal than s that its there now, but a ment opp part He has been invo ut two that Jenkins co e her memnew of legislators to to the DMV (De s) and the for abo produce a full bud ted Press and House tors the ballot becaus e not submitAiken Branch served most number of sena cerned about stimulus funds. told the Associa routinely of Motor Vehicle y Comand r expects urit bership dues wer ner, said decades, having would members are con by the right. Still, the governo trol Board Employment Sec man vice president that legislators Con gets in the recently as first ident Bren- ted in a timelyn, an Aiken being outflanked ce, said Santhe Budget and mission. toss Sanfords bud ded restructurGeneral James Gallma under former pres ell was Another differen news cycle to get some nee oming sesLast spring the and former trash. more of his said upc 24-hour n Jenkins. How Branch officer doly t. t for ford, is the Assembly upheld ever before, ing during the However, Sanford gated to nd vice presiden the state NAACP presiden that give anyone the seco is obli and the blogs instant voice sion. budget vetoes thanthat too. president, Wednesday he document. this year of another former who wants it an Lawmakers time tly with ide a budget . and hes proud CP, page 10A lker prov disap. mos Please see NAA Rev. David Wa for the June 2009 Sanford later will be taken up . 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NAACP chapter installs its first white president

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HALEY HUGH tions to the downt Staff writer ES ily members tain throughout own foun- family Staff writer of The statue died as a result those who January, LeDuc the month of from members and people his time period said. It has been nearly Aiken Sr. thatof William will be asked of the crash After ing to City officia , accordto six years since the at the Newb will be placed and the the statue is placed candle in honor light a ls. erry Street founimprovemen The statue, train wreck, Graniteville tain may be ts are loved ones, said of their made, and shippe sculptor Lynn designed by Louisianna year since the for the sixth Wrigh early this week, d to Aiken emony an unveiling cerHaste, is of t-Sanders, tragedy, the a man will be held community will City officials. according to in Febru possibly beside sitting on the bench the Graniteville founder of ary or March the fountain. mourn the lives gather to City Manag nity Coalition. Commuby the was City and URS, of the nine unsure if the LeDuc victims who LeDuc said er Roger neighboring Choirs from statue that donated the company would died after two that the bronze churches will $25,00 still be of Aiken Norfolk South statue of the form a project in Septem 0 to the ern lookman lided, releasing trains col- severa Unity Choir and sing ber, cover- ing down at a pocket watch was named after the city ing the price l musical selecti chlorine gas which was shown , into the air. completed and has been ons. This is a comm LeDuc addedof the statue, in the original conce . The Graniteville sent to Aiken should be pt tion of the train emoraThe statue of Improvemen sketch. Community Coalition, foundry some from the a commemora derailment, symbolic repres Aiken is a made to the ts that will be time this tion of those with the GVW in conjunction that were entation of week. fountain includ the former presid lost. enhancing the e Corporation Investment Once the statue plants, adding to help in the We are trying S.C. Canal and ent of the and Bethlehem healing proarrives, Missionary Baptis Railroad Co. shrubbery, staining it the City will cess. In a situati as there are to a darker color, t Church, no available on will hold its benches and order metal the healing proces like this, pic- and remov adding benches tures of the man. annual servic make renova s could Saturday at 3 e ing The statue take a lifetim was based off renovations pavers. The e, said pictures of church, 271 p.m. at the will Rev. James Abrah the Bethlehem imately $10,00 cost approxam. We Circle. 0. will do things in such a way At the servic e, fam-

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Its very sweet, but ettin in the The Drum are definitely and goal setting.clinic and provide Scout cookies begin today, of making its very Major having a d for a way sweeteners Scouts Players from the USC rugby fast Saturday, honorin Unity Award Breakouraged to set according to the Girl girls are it has no high-fructose Aikengreat time; I think bothencouraged to get more people team travele g the late Dr. the s to involve and work preservaLuther King Jr. guys and the USC ual goals anddto w help grow Aiken to help South Carolina Mountain in the d to or artificial flavors or individual sport. Its important to Martin out the guys are really Scouts clinic, and James said. because someon give together to set troop together to se t together enjoying themMidlands Council, and rar, admini tives, Miller e gave back to me. back Farselves. outside It wasaan pre-ordering goals. goa go ls opportu goals. 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Prices remain of tions website, Jeffrey box for righteousness. for justice, for peace and alling this year at $3.50 per cookies.org, or by calling Epps, Richard Law and Please see RUGBY, page 16A cookies. the Mountains to Midlands Texas town holds will be taking prePlease see MLK, The girls onto Council at (800) 849page 16A hope for teens return Jan. 31, and the orders through GIRL. help the week of Since latecookies will arrive The cookie sales December, law the enforcement Feb. 21, said Katie Miller of the Girl Scouts finanofcers and Unit. dozens of volunte Scouts Aiken Service By, ASHLEEY cially. The troops get Girl ers WILLIA from have been searching will be at both Walmarts and Staff writer MSON each boxthe International We money in for the Hailey Kroger Hot Rod Associa sold, and the girls in each tions Junior Divisio Dunn. | 12A both Bi-Los, Lowes, began racing at the starting n II East Summi tender age of 6. Shelby Miles isnt troop decide how to use beating Aiken Mall on weekends Finals, I was pretty tall your average The girls also out 200 other qualify-t teenager, but, on for my age at 6, Feb. 25. the money. ing racers. she laughed. the surface, youd choices This years cookie never guess that. (Racing) is just Miles mom, Angie, The 13-year-old said she underalways been passedsomething thats I was not just stands the possible Betty McCreight BANTON Garnett, School student is Jackson Middle family; its just kind around in my ated with racing dangers associ- By AMY Columbia a cheerleader and of in the blood, for writer plays softball. excited about the she said, noting that swears her daughte her daughter but Staff J C Chavis, Salley However, when the Carolina Dragwaher family owns show but also track than on the r is safer at the shes not in school, street. her extracurricular For Brooke Beard, being built the track before y. My dads dad James Tillman William Id rather her do activities differ s he passed away, excited about s, quite a bit from most this than drive and my dad and plucked out of thousand North Augusta down the street in girls her age. grandpa taught me a I like to be differen how to race. My of applicants to be on day. The thought a regular car any trying on dresses. t, Miles said grandpa died when Sarah S. Groce, of her running (80 television show was while standing on was 6, so he helped cable I mph) scared me Aiken as me at Carolina Dragwa the drag strip of ning of it, and Daddy at the beginalmost she does it, to me, first, but now that as surprising you y during an intervie helped me after I dont like to be w. that. Willa Mae West when she saw Will nature, she said, its like second Brooke Beard Shelby, adding that Shelby me? come across like to stand out. like everyone else; I Aiken marry Miles got her first Submitted photo covered head to toe in flame-retardanis Thirteen-year-old Its not too hard Say Yes to the a small child, and, car when she was materials the screen at the Monetta t and wears a full although she wasnt Miles. In October to stand out for stands with night. Shelby Miles Deaths and Funera helmet able to competitively drive-in one summerher champion while racing. , she took first place ls | 6A Dress participant trophy at the Darlington Dragwa was 8, she hopped race until she Brooke Beards search in, buckled up and y in October. Please see MILES, for the perfectbeat out Miles wedding200 page 16A dress will be televised ers to receive the other junior racspecial day. later this year on TLCs champion title. 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Wonderful things keep happening from the generosity of people in this town. Whether it is to ll needs and raise hopes by hosting festivals, golf tournaments, helping to build and repair things, serving meals, coaching, teaching or mentoring, or other worthy causes, there is a refreshing willingness to help, to do more. This month, for example, the December 14, 2010 edition of the Aiken Standard featured a front-page story written by Rob Novit entitled Out of Africa, detailing a life-changing trip taken by a former Aikenite, Christy Bagby, with Young Life. On January 21-23, 2011, there will be the fourth Missions Impact Celebration held at St. Johns UMC. Missionaries will be present from ten Local, four Regional and eight International Missions. You can come and talk with them yourself, if youd like. The schedule of St. Johns MIC is available on their website at www. stjohns-umc.org or by calling 648-6891. When Jan Gilbert moved to Aiken from Florida, she brought a passion to mobilize and connect with missionaries.

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directly is what makes thing personal and changes hearts. As an example, after having met and spending valuable time with the founder of Life for Children, six women from Aiken became committed to the needs of HIV orphans in Kenya. Of course, anyone who has seen the pictures of rag-tag street children with

distended bellies and big eyes has felt that tug to help. But it can be eeting. Write the check. Think about it later. So remote from our daily lifestyles. This is story of three people who instead took it very personally: Mary Lou Wallace, Charlotte Holly and Frances Osteen. They are all mothers, wives, neighbors, busy women with careers. And, their story is compelling. In the summer of 2010, three Aiken women decided to travel to Kenya, an equatorial country on the eastern edge of Africa, to spend twelve days working closely with the Life for Children Mission. What in the world were they thinking? What did their families think? First-time attendees to Life for Childrens Bible Camp and Mission were Charlotte Holly and Mary Lou Wallace, joined by veterans Frances Osteen, along with her husband, John. Their host was Michael Ouma Agwanda, a Wachara native who founded and heads up Life for Children Mission. The main base is in Kisumu, a lower elevation than Nairobi. Michael is part of the Methodist Global Ministries in Kisumu and Wachara, which is in the Bush. He has been a welcome visitor to Aiken

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There is only one way you can win a set of tires and enjoy a high performance hot dog. The answer is simple attend Bridgestones 80th Anniversary Celebration and the Aiken Chambers Membership Appreciation Cookout on March 31. The free luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is a special way for the Chamber to say thank you to those who continually invest in Aikens future and to honor event sponsor Bridgestone on its 80th year of operation. Our members are the backbone for creating jobs and economic prosperity for area citizens, and we want to recognize and show our appreciation for their contributions, said 2011 Chair Frank Thomas, Security Federal Bank. At the same time the event creates a perfect opportunity for all Thomas of us to help Bridgestone celebrate its milestone anniversary, Thomas said. Local Bridgestone Plant Manager John Stewart is pleased to be a part of the membership appreciation event. As Bridgestone celebrates its 80th anniversary, we are proud to sponsor this event as a way to say thanks to the community for their support, he said. Management from the local Bridgestone plant will be on hand, grilling and serving hot Stewart dogs and fixins picnic style to Chamber members. The event will include a mini trade show featuring goods and services of Chamber members. As an added value, Bridgestone will give a set of four passenger or light truck tires to one lucky winner. Attendees must visit all trade show booths to be eliA Forrester study done last year shows that social media is the fastest growing form of marketing today. In 2009 $716 million was spent on this marketing avenue; by the year 2014, this number is expected to rise to $3.1 billion. Contrary to what many may think, social media is not just for kids, and its not a waste of time. Social media is here to stay, and its time to learn how to get the competitive edge in your business camp. On March 15 the Greater Aiken of Commerce is offering Social Media Boot Camp, a two-hour workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. that helps businesses understand, plan and effectively participate within the social media space. Workshop leader Matt Batt, principal and founder of Pipeline Media Relations, will present the real life facts about the social media landscape, a monumental panorama made up of hundreds of networks and platforms. Batt will cover some of the top platforms, such as Blogging, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Once the facts have been laid out, Batt will walk attendees through the importance of establishing their social media strategy by: 1) defining targeted audiences, 2) laying out immediate business goals, and 3) providing some insight into how attendees can connect these two through valuable conversations. Most importantly, he will help attendees identify the most effective way to meet business objectives using social media and will provide them with measurement tips to be certain theyre hitting their targets. During the 2-hour workshop, attendees will get help with: Developing an Overall Understanding of the Social Media Landscape Creating a Social Media Strategy Learning Where & How to Participate in Social Media

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n keeping with tradition, Security Federal Banks Looney Tunes Savings Club makes a contribution to the Salvation Army again this year. For every deposit made at the in-school Looney Tunes banks during a 5 week campaign, Security Federal Bank donates $1 to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Christmas Assistance Program. This year the students were excited about helping others out who are in need this holiday season. Through the savings efforts of the children, Security Federal Bank donated $275 to the Aiken and Columbia Chapters in South Carolina as well as the Augusta, Georgia Chapter. The Looney Tunes Savings Club is for children birth through 11 years old. Accounts can be set up at any Security Federal Bank location or one of

Frank Townsend, left, Southern Bank and Trust, talks with Cheryl and J.D. Norris, DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen, at the Chambers last Membership Appreciation luncheon and Mini Trade Show.

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The fastest-growing audience on social media is 55 and older. Internet users spend about 25% of their time on social platforms. 73% of US companies are using social media tools for marketing purposes. Social media has now become the #1 activity online. Almost half of Internet users worldwide use social media daily. 64% trust social media more if the dialogue is open to both positive and negative comments. 60% trust social media more if the author or sponsor is responsive. Topics to be discussed include: State of the Social Media Industry Developing a Social Media Strategy Which Platforms Are Right for Your Organization Overview of Key Social Media Platforms Social Media Boot Camp is a powerful program that can get you on the fast track to marketing your business on Facebook, Twitter, or Jameson LinkedIn, said Chamber President J. David Jameson. We are fortunate to have a national speaker, Matt Batt, who occasionally visits Aiken to see a longtime friend and who is available to share his social media knowledge with our members, Jameson said. Waynes Automotive Center is the presenting sponsor of the workshop. To register for Social Media Boot Camp, visit www.aikenchamber.net, or contact Mandy Collins at the Aiken Chamber, 803-641-1111, mcollins@aikenchamber.net.

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Pictured are (L-R): Bugs Bunny of the Looney Tunes Savings Club Brenda Bryant, Security Federal Bank Looney Tunes Representative - Barry Adams, Security Federal Bank Senior Vice President - Captain Repass of the Aiken Salvation Army.

Celebration & the Aiken Chambers Membership Appreciation Cookout

Thursday, March 31 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Under tents at the Aiken Chamber 121 Richland Ave. E in downtown Aiken Come and enjoy a high performance hot dog while you visit with fellow Chamber members, honor Bridgestone, and check out the mini trade show. Visit www.aikenchamber.net to RSVP to attend the cookout.

Past Chamber Chair Joe Lewis, Savannah River Banking Company, served his grandmothers special recipe chili sauce at the 2009 Membership Appreciation cookout. Regena Brackett, Hampton Inn, was one of many who tried it.

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Meet social media presenter Matt Batt

Matt Batt, principal and founder of Pipeline Media Relations, has worked in communications for more than 13 years and has both agency and corporate experience. He started Pipeline to help companies focus on true customer engagement by leveraging traditional and new communications strategies. Batt has advised several large companies in developing their social media strategies, including Cancer Treatment Centers of America, CVS Caremark, CME Group, Kohler, and redbox. He believes the only way to achieve desired business results is by personally immersing himself in the day-to-day operations of clients and their brands. He often works at the client locations alongside the customer-facing teams, including those in marketing/communications, customer service and sales. He serves as an adjunct professor at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, teaches at the Illinois Small Business Development Center, and is a featured national speaker on social and traditional media.

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Christmas means celebrating Jesus Christs birth and the joy of giving! For the third year in a row, a Busbee Elementary student has been honored to have their artwork on thousands of Christmas Cards. Once again, the third grade students of Aiken County competed in the Aiken Regional Medical Centers Christmas Card Contest. The winning entry, Away in STEPHANIE BELL a Manger, is featured 1st place winner on the ARMCs 2010 Christmas Cards. Shirley McIntosh was excited when she shared that the hospital sent out more than 2,200 Christmas Cards which showcased Stephanie Bells artwork. In the past, the drawings have emphasized Santa Claus and the presents he brings, the Christmas tree, decorations, etc. This year, according to several people who viewed the artwork in the hospital cafeteria, many of the drawings were centered on family and the

FROM THE MAYORS DESK

In a few days, the year 2010 will become history, and, as we approach this milestone, we welcome 2011 with our faith, hope and optimism that every year can and will be a better year. I know we are fortunate to live in a community in which most people share mutual goals and work together to make good things happen. I appreciate MIKE the opportunity to MILLER serve Wagener and our community and look forward to next year, which promises to be a productive year with many improvements taking shape and much work to be done. This past year we have certainly felt the effects of the global economic situation but not nearly so bad as some areas have experienced throughout the United States. There is a slow economic recovery predicted nationwide in 2011, but I think for a small town, we are already out of the gate, running hard and in the lead. Time will tell and we will see, but for now our task is to make the absolute best of what we have and what we may have to gain and utilize all of our resources and opportunities most efficiently. I want to thank our communitys school, church and all civic organizations for their strong participation in projects and activities in our town. Your keen interest, time and welcomed contributions have resulted in many positive changes and improvements that are very much appreciated. Also, I want to thank the Town of Wagener employees, volunteers and reserves for their extreme dedication and loyalty to everyone in our community.
Please see MILLER, page 22

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Memories of Christmas past

By BETH PURVIS Contributor

Nathan Farr won second place in ARMCs Christmas Card contest. Pictured with Nathan are left to right - Lynn Farr (Nathans mom), Marcia Lee Blizzard, Rose Marshall and Carlos Milanes.
nativity scene. Stephanie Bell stated, Jesus is the real meaning of CHRISTmas! On Dec. 9 at 6 p.m., Channel 6 Anchorman Brad Means was the Master of
Please see CHRISTMAS, page 21

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The almost worn-out expression goes that memories are precious. Often, we say it when were talking about important memories that no one can take away from us. Perhaps Christmas is a time to think about how precious are the memories of others when they allow us to share those memories with them. Ridge Spring residents seemingly have little difficulty recalling a special Christmas memory, and a number of them have shared some very special stories that allow us to know them a little better. Denziel Ligons, now 17, recalls a Christmas when he was about 9 years old. One of five children, he was old enough to appreciate how difficult it was for his

parents to grant all the Christmas wishes of such a large family. Still, being only 9, he had his dreams, and Denziel dreamed of a Next bike, a trick bike with chrome spokes. Every time he went to the store, he checked out that bike and allowed himself to hope that he would get one. Early on Christmas morning, all the kids assembled in one room, as they always did, to wait for their parents to wake up. They tiptoed in and out of the living room to peek at the presents, building their excitement. When finally they were allowed to open their gifts, he was disappointed that there was no bike for him. But then his daddy said, Yall think this is all there is? Come on out to the storage shed! And there, among the additional
Please see MEMORIES, page 3

FROM THE MAYORS DESK

The Town Council met in regular session on Dec. 6 at Town Hall. Present were Mayor Asbill, Councilmen Bob Nelson, and Capers Asbill; absent were Councilwoman Geneva Harris and Councilman Charles Patterson. The council heard and adopted the second reading of Ordinance No. 2010-08, an ordinance to amend an unnumbered ordinance adopted by the Town of Ridge Spring Town MAYOR Council on June 6,1988, PAT ASBILL prohibiting the roaming at large of dogs within the corporate limits of Ridge Spring. This ordinance is to establish fees to redeem a dog that has been impounded by the Town. The first offense is $25, second offense is $50, and third offense is $100. In addition, as the Town has contracted with a third party to impound the dog; it will be the responsibility of the owner to pay whatever impound fees charged by the third-party contractor for the redemption of the impounded animal. Anyone violating the provisions of Town Code pertaining to the impoundment of dogs shall be subject to being prosecuted under the misdemeanor statues of the South Carolina State Code and fined an amount not to exceed $500 or imprisoned for a period up to 30 days. This ordinance has become necessary because of the large number of dogs roaming the town. Some of these dogs are huge animals and could easily kill another animal or harm a child or adult. According to our ordinances, a dog must be identified by a collar, tattoo or chip. It must also have a current rabies shot. Since we do not have adequate impound facilities to house dogs, we will be using the Aiken SPCA to help with housing, and anyone claiming an
Please see MAYOR, page 11

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WSHS rifle team wins championship

By: Maxie Joye, Commander

Food was wonderful and refreshments enjoyed by all who attended. Everyone enjoyed the music and the Fireplace that seemed to warm out hearts for the Christmas Season.

The Wagener-Salley High School JROTC Rifle Team won the Aiken County Rifle Championship on Saturday, Dec. 11 at North Augusta High School. The War Eagles defeated eight other teams to claim the championship and set a new league record by scoring 2140 points out of 2400 in the marksmanship match. The team was led by Amber Williams and Alexi Henry who finished first and third respectively in the individual scoring. Also, congratulations to Michael Frost and Debbie Taylor who shot an individual best with a score of 535 and 520 respectively out of 600.
Please see RIFLE TEAM, page 22

WSHS Rifle Team displays championship trophy and plaque. From left, Alexi Henry, Cody Miller, Michael Frost, Debbie Taylor and Amber Williams.

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The Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce advocates for the business community and provides opportunities for business engagements and growth.

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Santa arrived this year on a fire truck. See more photos on page 3.

Photos by Harriet Householder

A young boy puts an ornament on the towns Christmas tree at the gazebo.

WAGENER MONTHLY Wagener is a thriving community in Eastern AIken County - the Wagener Monthly gives you direct contact with this community. Publishes the last Wednesday of each month. Tabloid Distribution: 4,000

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By 2010, the Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce will be a community catalyst promoting collaboration and partnerships that maintain a positive business environment and enrich the communitys quality of life.

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Return to Bethlehem
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Balotin to serve as chief of staff for MCG president

By Toni Baker
Jeanette K. Balotin, an administrator and facilitator with nearly 20 years of experience on the leadership team of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, has been named chief of staff to the president of Georgias health science university. Balotin will serve as a key member of the leadership team of Dr. Ricardo Azziz, president of the Medical College of Georgia and CEO of the MCG Health System, Inc., to advance the universitys mission of health sciences education, discovery and service. In addition to working closely with MCG leadership, faculty, staff and students to help advise the president and to execute priorities, she will oversee the enterprises communication functions. Jeanette brings to our university obvious skill as a facilitator at a time of unprecedented activity, Azziz said. She will help us pull together the many, rapidly moving people and parts that will propel the university to its rightful place in the health sciences. Balotin served as the University of Maryland School of Medicine assistant dean for programs and planning, chief of staff and director of government relations before joining MCG this month. She was assistant to the dean from 1992-99. She has managed the schools strategic planning process, helped leadership units set and accomplish priorities and helped develop and implement policies and procedures. She has additional experience in government relations and communications, maintaining relationships across the medical school campus and hospital as well as with the community, alumni, donors and lawmakers. Balotin helped develop

Dr. Shelley Mishoe, associate provost and director of the Quality Enhancement Plan, presents the QEP informational video and parameters.

Luncheon serves up QEP video

By Stacey Hudson
A patient at the MCGHealth Medical Center, a member of the Cherokee Nation, recently made a one-of-a-kind request. The woman, who believed that wellness is spiritual as well as physical, asked to hold a healing ritual specific to her heritage. It was a perfect learning opportunity in cultural competency. We want to give our students the tools to effectively interact with

Jeanette K. Balotin will serve as chief of staff for MCG President Ricardo Azziz. Balotin was previously with the University of Maryland School See Balotin, page 4 of Medicine.

Search under way for MCG Health System executive vice president
By Jennifer Hilliard Scott
A national search is under way for an MCG Health System executive vice president for clinical affairs. The new position will oversee the health systems clinical operations, including ambulatory care and Physicians Practice Groups clinics. The position is the clinical counterpart of the academic enterprises provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. The position will report to Dr. Ricardo Azziz, board chairman, president of MCG and CEO of the Health System. The MCG Health System Board of Directors approved the search during a Dec. 2 meeting, where they also approved members of the boards Planning and Development Committee. They are: MCG Health System Board of Directors members Walter Dukes and Regents C. Thomas Hopkins and William Dink H. NeSmith Jr.; Dr. J. David Allen, an Atlanta dentist and past president of the Georgia Dental Association; Dr. Ben Cheek, a Columbus, Ga., obstetrician and gynecologist and MCG alumnus; Doug Duncan, vice president of Management Analysis and Utilization, Inc., a human resource, staffing and outsourcing

See QEP, page 10

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It is understood and agreed if credit is extended to the above named company or individual that all accounts due and

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payable in full when rendered. All accounts are past due on the 25th of the month following publication. Balances past due 10 or more days are subject to a 1.5% monthly service charge until paid in full. (Annual percentages rate of 18%.) It is further understood and agreed that no advertisements will be accepted for publication from any company with past due account. The Aiken Standard retains the right to determine the maximum credit limit and may require payment in advance above the limit.

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I/We authorize the Aiken Standard to make or have made whatever credit investigation is necessary now or in the future and from whatever sources you choose to evalute/reconsider my/our credit, nancial standing and/or employment. I/We understand that from time to time you may receive information concerning me/us from others and I/We authorize you to share information on my/our account to others seeking such information. SIGNATURES I/We realize and acknowledge that all the information contained herein is material to the Aiken Standard considering this application and I/We certify that all statements and information appearing on this application are true and correct. I/We understand that this application shall remain the property of the Aiken Standard. I/We agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement. This agreement is incorporated by reference into this application. I/We, the undersigned, agree to all statements above and I/We authorize the Aiken Standard to check credit and exchange credit experience on this account with other creditors and consumer reporting agencies.

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It is agreed on behalf of the proprietorship, partnership, company, and/or corporation (hereinafter the Advertiser) and the individuals signing this instrument that each of them are jointly and severally liable for any and all credit extended by the Aiken Standard whether such credit was obtained by a principal, agent, employee, or independent contractor of the Advertiser; it is further agreed that the parties to this instrument will pay court costs and attorneys fees in the event it is necessary to place this account in the hands of an attorney for collection for any reason.

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About Aiken Standard Readers*

What the Aiken Standard delivers
Print + Web Audience Readers Reached Read Retail ads Read Advertising inserts Read Classied ads

43,700
85% 82% 77%

Aiken Standard Reader Households

Demographics: Professional/Managerial College Degree + Married Age 25 to 54 Income $50,000 + Own Single Family Home Households with children
*from Pulse Research/ITZ Belden Study 2011

% of Reader Households 39% 50% 69% 65% 59% 82% 39%

# of Reader Households 17,043 21,850 30,153 28,405 25,783 35,834 17,043

AUDITED EVERY OTHER YEAR

AIKEN STANDARD
AIKEN STANDARD

AUDITED EVERY OTHER YEAR

Aiken (Aiken County), South Carolina

Aiken (Aiken County), South Carolina 24 months ended June 30, 2010
24 months ended June 30, 2010

1. TOTAL AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION 1. TOTAL AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION

16,453 16,453
16,453 16,453 15,937 516 15,937 0516 16,453 0

Sun Sun

Morning Morning (Mon.-Sat.) (Mon.-Sat.)

15,800 15,800
15,145 15,145 15,145 655 15,145 0 655 15,800 0

Core Newspaper with replica electronic Core Newspaper Electronic Editions (See Par. 4) Core Newspaper Other Unique (See Par. Electronic EditionsEditions 4) OtherTotal Average Paid Circulation Unique Editions Total AVERAGEPaid Circulation - Core Newspaper 1A. Average PAID CIRCULATION 1A. AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION - Core Newspaper Home Paid for byDelivery and Mail Individual Recipients Single Copy Sales
Paid for by Individual Recipients

Core Newspaper with replica electronic

16,453
10,614 4,898 10,277 3,916

15,800

HomeTotal Average Paid by Individual Recipient Circulation Delivery and Mail Core Newspaper Single Copy Sales Total Other PaidPaid by Individual Recipient Circulation Average Circulation: Single Copy Sales Core Newspaper Educational Programs OtherEmployee/Independent Contractor Paid Circulation: Third Party Sales Single Copy Sales Third Party Sales Educational Programs Payment made with barter Employee/Independent Contractor Subtotal Third Total Average Paid Circulation - Core Newspaper Party Sales Third Total Paid Circulation - Electronic with barter Party Sales - Payment made Editions
Total Paid Circulation - Other Unique Editions

15,512 4,898 2 139 204 80 0 15,512

10,614

14,193 3,916 0 14,193 382 139 311 0 120 382 952 15,145 655 0 15,800

10,277

Subtotal AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION TOTAL Total Average PaidCirculation (Optional) Newspaper Circulation - Core Other Audited Total Paid Circulation (Optional) Circulation - Electronic Editions Total Total Paid Circulation - Averages Days Omitted from Other Unique Editions TOTAL AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION Other Audited Circulation (Optional) Total Circulation (Optional) Days Omitted from Averages

15,937 0 0516 None of record 0 16,453 0 0 None of record

0 16,453425

0 2 425139 15,937204 516 80

139 311 120

952 0 15,145 655 0 0 None of record 15,800 0 0 None of record

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48 W. Seegers Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005-3913 T: 224.366.6939 F: 224.366.6949 www.accessabc.com

AIKEN STANDARD ADVERTISING STAFF

DEE TAYLOR
Advertising Director
803-644-2371 dtaylor@aikenstandard.com

DIANE DANIELL
803-644-2369 ddaniell@aikenstandard.com

Sales Manager

LETITIA JEFFERSON
803-644-2344 ljefferson@aikenstandard.com

Classied Manager

Major Accounts Executive

803-644-2377
dprice@aikenstandard.com

DEBBIE PRICE

KATHY CLEVELAND
Account Executive
803-644-2362
kcleveland@aikenstandard.com

TYLER CROSBY
Account Executive
803-644-2375
tcrosby@aikenstandard.com

RECHELLE DALLAS
Account Executive
803-279-2793
rdallas@northaugustastar.com

Account Executive
jharty@aikenstandard.com

JOE HARTY
803-279-2793

STACEY HOLCOMBE
Account Executive
803-644-2373
sholcombe@aikenstandard.com

ROBERT SCHETTINO SHARYE WHISENANT

Account Executive
803-644-2361

Account Executive
803-644-2358

Classied Account Executive

803-644-2337
jyount@aikenstandard.com

JEAN YOUNT

DIANN BELL
Sales Support
803-644-2374
dbell@aikenstandard.com

LAUREN HALEY
Graphic Designer
803-644-2379
lhaley@aikenstandard.com

rschettino@aikenstandard.com

swhisenant@aikenstandard.com

Commerical Print, Special Projects and Graphic Designer

msocha@aikenstandard.com

MATT SOCHA
803-644-2370

Graphic Designer and Commercial Print

jlott@aikenstandard.com

JULIE LOTT
803-644-2403

RICHARDENE BASKETT-JOHNSON
Customer Service
803-279-2793
rbaskett@northaugustastar.com

KATHY BOYETTE
803-644-2349 kboyette@aikenstandard.com

Digital Manager

Digital Sales & Marketing

bdearden@aikenstandard.com

BECKY DEARDEN
803-644-2378

Credit Application
326 Rutland Drive NW Aiken, SC, 29802 Credit Phone: 803-644-2334 Credit Fax: 803-648-6052

Aiken Standard

Credit Application
326 Rutland Drive NW Aiken, SC, 29802 Credit Phone: 803-644-2334 Credit Fax: 803-648-6052

Aiken Standard