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Lieutenant Governors Bridging Generations Award Winners

Belvedere Students Donate Almost 300 Easter Baskets
By Rob Novit The Student Council at Belvedere Elementary School and the school families arent just generous. The students and adviser/ teacher Debbie Vaughn had collected a whopping 250 Easter baskets and were expecting up to 50 more. Its amazing, she said. Our family and the children have just been wonderful. She and some of her students and parents took dozens of baskets to Childrens Place in Aiken later in the day. Its so much fun, said Hannah Littleton. We collected toys, food and blankets for the SPCA and were taking a field trip there next month. I like helping people, and I want the kids to learn about giving back, Vaughn said. Were always doing something. We sent cards to veterans for Veterans Day and Valentines Day. continued to page 7

Emily Sloan

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!

LBC Student Wins DAR Essay Competition

Submitted Article Alivia Brewe won the Daughters of the American Revolution History Essay Award in the 8th grade category sponsored by the Martintown Road Chapter of the DAR in North Augusta. The topic for this years essay was Forgotten Patriots Who Supported the American Struggle for Independence. Alivias essay was about Sybil Ludington: Although Sybil is less popular and unknown compared to many of the Revolutionary War heroes and heroines, she is still admired for her bravery and dedication to the American cause. Look her up. She has been called the female version of Paul Revere.

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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

Keeping You Informed

The Senate is in session for 2013 with June 6 as the last day of regular session. I hope that you find this update helpful and informative. If I can help you with an issue, please let me know. SRS Workforce Impacts: This issue affects at least 2,000 workers with reduced hours and a 20% reduction in pay and 150 workers with furloughs with no pay as of April 1. Most families cannot sustain a twenty percent reduction in pay for an extended period of time with little advance notice. On March 28, Congressman Joe Wilson wrote the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget asking that the process of reprogramming funds be expedited. Reprogramming does not involve new funds; it involves a movement of funds between projects and procurement activities. The amount of money potentially to be reprogrammed to SRS has not been released by DOE. Our local legislative delegation continues to assist our congressional delegation with asking federal policymakers to reprogram funds in an effort to end the reductions in work hours and furloughs. Roads and Bridges Roads and Bridges Funding Issue: The top priority in the General Assembly this session should be addressing funding needs for road and bridge infrastructure. Last December, a state task force released a report projecting that the state needs about $1.5 Billion more per year for the next 20 years to meet anticipated infrastructure needs. My understanding is that amount means that the state needs to find $600 Million more per year in state revenues for the next 20 years to fund SCDOT.

by SC Rep. Tom Young, R-District 81

Roads and Bridges Funding Solutions?: The report referenced above suggests a number of ways to address the problem. My read from the majority of the General Assembly is that raising taxes such as the gas tax may not pass. For example, Governor Haley said in her January State of the State Address that she will veto any increase in the state gas tax (set at 16.875 cents per gallon since 1987). Other ideas being considered include (1) dedicating all money from the automobile vehicle sales tax to roads (about $103 Million per year); (2) dedicating all new general fund dollars collected over projections each year after the House budget is done; (3) dedicating 20% of new general fund revenue each year going forward; (4) dedicating some capital reserve funds; (5) passing a bond bill for one time infrastructure needs; (6) raising the gas tax and tying any future increases to increases in the consumer price index; and/or (7) dedicating all sales taxes collected on internet purchases in the state if and when Congress lifts the exemption on online businesses to collect (estimated at more than $300 Million per year). Roads and Bridges -- Perspective: South Carolina must address the impending crisis in our road and bridge infrastructure. Strengthening South Carolinas infrastructure will benefit our state for the long term and provide us with a competitive advantage over other states in our effort to keep existing businesses and to attract new and expanding businesses. The continued growth in Medicaid funding requirements even without accepting the federal expansion -- will present challenges as policy makers consider how to pay for Medicaid growth and still meet

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.

...Keeping You Informed

continued from page 2 visited the State House on March 12. They visited with Senators, House members, and the Governors Chief of Staff to discuss issues including economic development, taxes, and education. Meeting with High School and College Students: On March 22, I visited with 9th graders from all of the areas public high schools. The students are part of Junior Leadership Aiken County. On March 25, I joined Senator Shane Massey and Representatives Bill Taylor and Don Wells in meeting with student leaders from USC Aiken. Notably, both sets of students recognized the connection between high school dropout prevention and improving our state. Constituent Information GED Classes at Christ Central: If you know of someone who needs to earn their GED, Christ Central in Aiken offers both pre-GED classes and an intensive GED course. For more information, call (803) 5645902, ext. 0. Speaking with Groups Around the District: Several local groups have invited me to attend one of their meetings to provide a legislative update. If you have a group that would like for me to come to a meeting, please let me know. Report Waste, Fraud and Abuse in State Government: To report waste, fraud and abuse in state government, you can call: 1-855-SC-FRAUD. Facebook: I have a Facebook page for Senator Tom Young. Please like the page to receive updates during the week from me on Facebook. Tom Youngs Website: My website can be reached at www. senatortomyoung.com. There are links to a variety of constituent services; the status of sponsored bills; and roll call votes. Please add my web site as a bookmark on your computer. Small Business Help SC Dept. of Commerce: The South Carolina Department of Commerce has helpful information for small business owners and employees. To learn more, go to http:// sccommerce.com/sc-businessnetwork.

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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Secondly, we find The purpose of the Resurrection. In verses 5 thru 7, ( this is also where Cowboy Church gets it marvelous motto: Come and see. Now, go quickly and tell) we see the purpose of the resurrection: 1. Come see 2. Go tell 3. Dont be afraid 4. Remember what I have told you Jesus has paid the price for our sins. He has removed all guilt and shame. 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 tells us: 1Co 15:12 But if Christ is proclaimed, that He was raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is not a resurrection of the dead? 1Co 15:13 But if there is not a resurrection of the dead, neither has Christ been raised. 1Co 15:14 But if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation is worthless, and your faith is also worthless. 1Co 15:15 And also we are found to be false witnesses of God, because we witnessed as to God that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise, if the dead ones are not raised. 1Co 15:16 For if the dead are not raised, Christ has not been raised. 1Co 15:17 But if Christ has not been raised, your faith is foolish; you are still in your sins. 1Co 15:18 And then those that fell asleep in Christ were lost. 1Co 15:19 If we only have hope in Christ in this life, we are of all men most miserable. 1Co 15:20 But now Christ has been raised from the dead; He became the first fruit of those

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How To Celebrate Easter 24/7/365

By Dr. Lynn Kirkland Mat 28:1 But late in the sabbaths, at the dawning into the first of the sabbaths, Mary the Magdalene and the other Mary came to gaze upon the grave. Mat 28:2 And, behold! A great earthquake occurred! For descending from Heaven and coming near, an angel of the Lord rolled away the stone from the door and was sitting on it. Mat 28:3 And his face was as lightning and his clothing white as snow. Mat 28:4 And those keeping guard were shaken from the fear of him, and they became as dead. Mat 28:5 But answering, the angel said to the women, You must not fear, for I know that you seek Jesus who has been crucified. Mat 28:6 He is not here, for He was raised, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying. Mat 28:7 And going quickly say to His disciples that He was raised from the dead. And behold! He goes before you into Galilee. You will see Him there. Behold! I told you. Mat 28:8 And going away from the tomb quickly, with fear and great joy, they ran to report to His disciples. Mat 28:9 But as they were going to report to His disciples, behold, Jesus also met them, saying, Hail! And coming near, they seized His feet and worshiped Him. Mat 28:10 Then Jesus said to them, Do not fear. Go tell your brothers that they may go into Galilee, and there they will see Me. Google defines Easter as: 1.

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?

KIDS PAGE
GUESS WHO?

My birthday is on April 9, 1990. I fell in love with a vampire onscreen and the actor who plays him offscreen.

ngraed ________________________ nira___________________________ shusinne ______________________ labeslab _______________________ nciipc _________________________ lfeorws ________________________ grpins _________________________

UNSCRAMBLE

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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

Student Of The Month Awards

Friday, March 15, 2013, the students of Leavelle McCampbell Middle School were presented the Student of the Month Awards for the month of March. The students along with their parents were recognized at the monthly Student of the Month Reception. Each student received a certificate and was recognized for their positive contributions to the school and their classmates.
Submitted Photo Jakayla Williams and Samuel Sanchez

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Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Day Trip to Edgefield County, SC
April 19 Join us as we walk through the history of pottery at Old Edgefield Pottery, tour Willowbrook Cemetery, have lunch at Pleasant Lane Acres B & B (not included in price, will be $18), tour Oakley Park, and buy in season produce at Cooks Farm Roadside Stand! $35/ person. Please RSVP by April 12. We will leave the Courtney Center at 8:45 am and the Main Office at 9:30 am. Aiken County PRTs Main Office is located at 828 Richland Ave, West Aiken, SC. For more information, please call Tandra Cooks at (803) 663-6142. The Courtney Center is located at 49 Roy Street (off of Hwy 39) in Wagener, SC. For more information, please call Carolyn Rushton at (803) 564-5211.

GREGG PARK CIVIC CENTER

119 Trolley Line Road, Graniteville 663-7552
SPRING YARD SALE - Spring is right around the corner and Gregg Parks annual Spring Yard Sale is the perfect place to bring those treasures and shop while youre selling. The yard sale will be held on Saturday, April 27th, from 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon. Pre-registration required. Call to register by Thursday, April 25th, 6:00 p.m. No need to pay for your space until that day. Cost is $5.00 per table (limit 2 per/person). *No Rain Date. Gregg Parks Summer Day Camp will be held for boys and girls, ages 5-12. Camps will be held the weeks of June 17-20, June 24-27, July 15-18, July 22-25, 2013. Monday- Thursday each day from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Cost is $40/ week/passholder and $50/week/ non-passholder. Pre-registration required (limited registration).
UNLIMITED Exercise Classes per month

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.

$10/Month for Passholders $15/Month for Non-Passholders

SUPPORT 1s Second Annual Golf Tournament

Submitted Article Support 1 had a great start last year with lots of prizes and a great sports car for a hole-in-one prize, but they are planning to out-do last year. This year they have a 1968 candy apple red Olds Cutlass Convertible restored to blue chip quality up for grabs on the hole-inone! Plus, tons of other great prizes. There will be a silent auction on some really nice prizes this year and did I mention tons of door prizes? Registration cost per team of 4 is $400, but you get a $100 discount if at least one of your players is a Police Officer, Firefighter, EMT, or 911 Tele-Communicator - active or retired. Mulligan packs are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. If you pre-register by Sunday, April 21st, each member of your team will receive a commemorative, Never Forget Shirt with the 2nd Annual golf logo on it. This shirt has the 79 police, fire and EMS workers who paid the Ultimate Sacrifice in the CSRA - all the way back to the first police officer killed in the United States - Robert Forsyth who was killed in Augusta. Never Forget! The event will be held on Monday, April 29th (rain or shine). Registration is 8:30am with a shotgun start at 10:00am. Visit www.support1.org for registration forms. All proceeds from this tournament, their main fundraiser, is used to support the First Responders before, during, and after any involvement in critical incidents. Support 1 is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization registered in the states of South Carolina and Georgia. For more information contact Chris Chavous at info@ support1.org.

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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Leavelle Science Students Enjoy Electricity Exercises

By Rob Novit Sixth-graders Elizabeth Richardson and Joanna Lopez were hard at work April 1st, trying to power a tiny fan during an electricity exercise. I like things like this, said Richardson, and I got interested from my parents (Ana and Monica Abrega). My dad is a mechanic, and my mom is really into science. Hey, I just got it, Joanna said. Voila! The students of Leavelle McCampbell Middle School and science teacher Lisa Toole spent Monday at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken their second field trip there during the school year. An experience like this gives them an opportunity to see science in motion, Toole said. The program is a component of the Center of Excellence in Middlelevel Interdisciplinary Strategies for Teaching developed through the Ruth Patrick Science Center and its director, Dr. Gary Senn, and program director Deborah McMurtrie. The other partner schools are Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School in Wagener and JET Middle School in Edgefield County. Ruth Patrick also offers the same programs for teachers and opportunities for USCA education majors to get on-site teaching experiences at the schools. Tooles students had already completed a unit on electricity and what was previously abstract can be put into real life, she said. So how does a hula hoop demonstrate electricity? John Hutchens, the Ruth Patrick special programs director, used two of them to make his discussion more visual. He taped a drawing of a light bulb and a battery to a hula hoop. The students talked freely about circuits and stored chemical processes and light and heat energy. Sixth-grader Brycen Mathis joined Hutchens to intertwine a second hula hoop with the first one to provide a second light and create a parallel circuit. Hutchens also produced an old set of Christmas lights, turned them on and pulled one out. As the kids anticipated, the configuration was a series circuit and all the light bulbs went out.

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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Jefferson Elementarys Bucket-Fillers

The following students at Jefferson Elementary School were named bucket-fillers for the month of March: Channing Williams, Blaire McGee, Noah Duncan, Tyler Adams, Jordan Walters, Cole Wilson, Jasmine Pham, Braiden Brockington, Cassie Newsome, Bailee Bagwell, Kierra Wilson, Angel Valerio, Jayden Keenan, Luke Bennett, Deondra Gilliam, Luz Maria Vazques-Reyes, Grace Ann Thompkins, Ashton Anderson, Kendall Polk, Madison Woodruff, Callie Burnett-Rodgers, McKenzie Moyer, Ciara Mixon, Liam Culp, DeSean Williams, R. J. Brockington, and Ramsey Byers.

Collective Culture + Soul Celebration

#JazzLives

April 21, 2013 @ 7pm Julian Smith Casino, Augusta, GA

Live music, art and movement hosted by Garden City Jazz, Humanitree House and Soul Center GA; open jam with local rising stars, visual artists interpreting the music; dance and spoken word; Snarky Puppy brings the heat! With the release of their live, 2-disc album/DVD Tell Your Friends (Ropeadope Records), Snarky Puppy has gone from an underground secret to one of the most internationally respected names in instrumental music. Info: (706) 495-6238 Tix: www.gardencityjazz.com http://jazzlives.brownpapertickets.com

Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle School 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll

ALL A HONOR ROLL (8th grade) Beard, Allie Camryn Brewe, Alivia John Byrd, Brooke Alexis Rhoden, Kristina Dawn Smith, Caleb Joshua (7th grade) Boyd, Connor Patrick Castillo, Antonio Patrick Chapman, Bryson Lee Durden, Miranda Lee Guyton, Wes UnSel Holley, Kevin Wayne Jones, Mark Cameron McIntosh, Ansleigh Shea Molina, Alexis Ali Petersen, Steven Cole Sanchez, Maritza Cruz Sojo, Diego Armando Waters, Kayla Brooke (6th grade) Abney, Daniel Roland Baksh, Anissa Beard, Mallory Grace Carlin, Christina Ann Dyar, Eric Bryan Hair, William Tyler Harsey, Karson Logan Humphreys, Clint Brandon Hutto, Katelyn Cassidy Johnson, Joseph Alexander Lewis, Logan Harrison McCord, Deanna Aubrey OBanion, Meagan Renee Robinson, Jonathan DeMond Saxer, Talynn Corinna Shoup, Lauren Taylor Williams, Destiny KiArre A/B HONOR ROLL (8th grade) Adams, Keely Hope Barton, Jordan Nicole Batchelor, Tannar Dylan Bennefield, Jace Kaylee Boatwright, Bethany Noelle Brown, Timothy Larry Colden, Brandon DeAndr Coleman, Jaxen Thomas Correia, Micah Caleb Craig, Payton Tye Day, Kylie Grace Deese, Kaley Jane Drayton, JaLisa Jade Ennis, Ethan Robert Faircloth, Erica Renae Fittery, Haylie McKenzie Hancock, Danielle Gertrude Harris, Grant Colin Harris, Haylee Marie Harris, Hunter Michael Harsey, Justin Todd Huckabee, Haven Mackenzie Justice, Calista Liane Lambert, Brittney Alana Martin, Madison Brooke Martin, Makenzie Lynn Mathis, Dianna Hart Merino Angeles, Yesenia Morris, Wyatt Lee Moyer, Christopher Charles Moyer, Savanna Alexis Niechniedowicz, John Vincent Owensby, Mallary Nichole Pardue, Makayla Marie Payne, Connor Morgan Ramirez Rocha, Esmeralda Guadalupe Robinson, Karlee Anna Ryder, Ella Elizabeth Scott, Robert Gage Sikes, Preslee Elizabeth Simmons, Carlos Marlin Simpson, Jada Marie Sloan, Emily Elizabeth Taylor, Brandon Thomas Toole, Kendall McKenzie Turner, Sarah Soonok Villalobos, Diego Alexander Widener, Olivia Grace (7th grade) Allen, Tara Lynn Banks, Austin Dakota Barton, Jessica Brooke Barton, Macey Leanne Bussell, Hannah Nicole Carlin, Alexandria Nicole Cook, Lillian Antoinette DeRemigio, Austin Joseph Diggs, Jada Mayani Fields, Payton Larry Fikes, Sydney Anne Green, Marcus Corley Hall, Kaitlyn Marie Harding, Amanda Faith Hodges, Mallory Breann Howell, Olivia Kathryn Hunter, Morgan Ansley Johnson, Payton Alaine Mayer, Samantha Avery McDaniel, Annalee Rose Morris, Logan McKenzie Moxley, Rhonda Katelyn Owens, Nathaniel Joseph Primrose, Hannah Leigh Sanderson, Christine Lorraine Ann Schar, Braden Sheehan, William Felicitas Storey, Michael James Valladares, Karen Itzel Mejia Wade, Darius Bernard Walters, Johnny William Washington, Shaina Loraine (6th grade) Abney, David Wade Adams, Kyle Sheffield Allen, Heather Renee Anderson, Morgan Nicole Barton, Brandon Woodrow Bishop, Cade Aaron Boone, Tessa Lynn Burckhalter, Hannah Lynn Burke, Orren Chandler Curry, Carson McKenzie Davis, Jaylen Carl Evans, Madison Renee Ford, Ashlyn Taylor Ford, Destiny Kaye Freeman, Totyanna Samya French, Tierra Rakeal Fulmer, Tucker Montgomery Godwin, Logan Drew Grey, Shaylenn Felicia Harris, Dalyn Javon Harrison, Anna Grace Hawkins, Zackery Christopher Heise, Brock Harrison Holland, Savannah Grace Howard, Joshua Tyler Johnson, Seth Michael Jones, Branson Conner Kieltsch, Barry Wayne Lee, Amanda Joyce Malcolm, Irvon Terryan McCuen, Catherine Nicole McGinty, Alyssa Renee Montgomery, Jared Austin Moreno Albarran, Noe Morris, Alana Marie Partridge, Wade Henry Preachers, Cameron Gauge Prince, Laci Morgan Rodriguez, Maya Kinlye Sanchez-Cruz, Iliana Shuford, Savannah Nicole Simpkins, Sonjai McKeya Smith, Kiera Kimberly Nicole Titus, Blake Richard Wright, Andrew Seth Wright, Kara Danielle

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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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Midland Valley Monthly

APRIL 2013