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I love how young our core of defenseman are. That's why I refuse to believe we're in need of a 3-4 year rebuild. If we can score in this draft on a forward, add another Cammalleri-type player, and see Merrill turn it around and Larsson and Severson continue to progress, there's no reason to think we won't contend a year from now. Especially when our goalie is Schneider.
Contend? The Devils have absolutely nothing at forward. Keep winning, and they might pick 10th, and even if you draft a forward you like there, don't expect much for at least 3 years. Cammalleri is only getting older and running ridiculously hot. There is not a single UFA available that would be very helpful. Henrique is a 3rd liner. Zajac has the offensive ability of a 3rd line center. Elias will be 39 next season.
What are the Devils contending for in a year? A playoff spot is a stretch. I'm not down for a full rebuild, but I also don't think the Devils are remotely close to being an above average hockey team for a few years.
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Having spent an estimated $1 trillion and having sacrificed the lives of 2,150 soldiers, the US finds itself increasingly consigned to observer status in Afghanistan.
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News: Ma Yansong's Beijing studio MAD has been granted permission to drastically remodel a 1970s block in Rome, to create a residential complex featuring tree-covered terraces and translucent metallic walls.
It will be the first built project in Europe by the Chinese firm, whose projects include the horseshoe-shaped Sheraton Huzhou hotel in China and the curvaceous Absolute Towers in Mississauga, Canada.
MAD won a competition in 2010 to overhaul the eight-storey building at 71 Via Boncompagni – a courtyard building attached to an early 20th century chapel – and it has taken four years to get the project approved by local planning authorities.
Rather than demolishing and replacing the original building, MAD plans to just remove its facades and strip it back to the structural framework so that transparent walls and open-plan interiors can be added.
"Contemporary living in a museum-like city like Rome is often hidden behind its historical facades," said the studio in a statement.
"Through this adaptive rebuild project, this 'open' building will be able to return vitality and urban living to the traditional neighbourhood."
A total of 145 apartments, ranging from studio flats to family homes, will be contained within the building.
Balconies and terraces will be added along the glazed outer walls, slotted into the gaps between the apartments and the old structural framework.
Trees will be dotted across them, and gaps in the floor plates will allow room for high branches.
"The full-height curved glass windows shift and protrude in a controlled choreography between the floor slabs," added MAD.
Walls surrounding the courtyard will be re-clad with glass and metal-mesh curtains, offering views down to a new pond. Voids that rise up through the water will allow daylight to filter through to a subterranean car park below.
The project is scheduled to complete in 2017.
Yansong has recently presented a series of projects encapsulating his concept for "shan-shui city" – a style of architecture based on the landscapes depicted in traditional Chinese paintings.
"A shan-shui city is a modern city, a high density urban situation, but we pay more attention to the environment," Yansong told Dezeen in an interview. "We bring waterfalls, we bring in a lot of trees and gardens. We treat architecture as a landscape."
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Community Benefit Report 2010 Business Healthcare Technology Industrial Engineering University Transfer VW ision e envision Aiken Technical College as a catalyst for developing educated, engaged, and employable individuals whose collective energy will be the driving force for prosperity and quality of life in our diverse communities. MA ission iken Technical College is a public, open-door, two-year, comprehensive institution of higher education established to provide citizens of greater Aiken County opportunities for educational, economic, professional, social and personal development. The College educates and trains students to provide an effective workforce to support economic growth and community development through its focus on teaching and service. Legacy A iken Technical College has stayed true to its vision in these tough economic times, continuing to build community and business relationships that provide our students a gateway to employment and a pathway to higher education and a better quality of life. To this end, ATC partnered with several state and local Dr. Susan A. Winsor, agencies to create an environmental technician training ATC President program in 2010. ATC is now training local residents to restore area brownfields formerly occupied by Aiken County's textile mills: a win-win situation for all involved. Beyond the community level, we are helping to meet the strong need–regionally and nationally–for nuclear radiation protection technology technicians. Our program is the largest in the southeast and received a big vote of confidence this year from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which awarded the College in excess of $150,000 in scholarship and training funds. Beyond our school-to-work initiatives, ATC continues to focus on extending first-rate educational opportunities for our students looking to go beyond an associate's degree or professional certification. I am particularly proud of our newly launched Pre-Engineering Academy for high school students. In partnership with Aiken County Public Schools and Aiken County Career Center, area eleventh and twelfth graders can earn a Pre- Engineering certificate at ATC which transfers to many four-year colleges as well as other ATC programs. All of these successes, and many more, are made possible by the diligence of ATC's faculty and staff who demonstrate excellence in implementing our core health science, technology, business, public service and general education programs. I'm confident that our innovation will build on ATC's legacy and provide our students and community a prosperous future. Sincerely, Susan A. Winsor President Community Benefit Report 2010 3 At the Forefront of a New Healthcare Movement "With this certification ATC graduates will have a competitive advantage over most others in the country." — Hermecender Walton, Dean of Health Sciences T he healthcare industry is adopting a The training is already required for MCG Health new methodology called 'patient- and employees, and ATC now offers it in all of its family-centered care,' which is expected health sciences programs, giving ATC students to become a staple in every health care an edge in the job market. facility in the United States within a few years. Top (left to right): A surgical technology student ATC health science students, taught by Medical demonstrates organization and handling of utensils College of Georgia (MCG) faculty, are among during surgery. A pre-dental hygiene student the first in the country being certified in this conducts an oral cancer screening during our annual future standard. health fair. MCG provides every ATC health science student 'patient and family-centered care' training, Beginning in the summer of 2010, all ATC health an upcoming standard for all healthcare facilities in science faculty and more than 250 students the country. were certified in this innovative healthcare Bottom: Nursing instructor Hannah Williams teaches approach that brings patients, families and the names of medicines to a class of beginning healthcare providers together. The philosophy nursing students. MCG Health visited campus in of patient- and family-centered care is that September to recruit patient care technicians and hospital design, medical procedures, visitation certified nursing assistants who recently graduated rules and other parts of the healthcare process from ATC. A group of surgical technology students practice the rigorous sterilization practices required should all be designed to achieve excellence in on the job. patient care. 4 Community Benefit Report 2010 Demonstrating Educational Excellence "Through accreditation, ATC proves that its graduates are prepared for high quality jobs or transfer to four-year colleges." — Donald Miles, Director of Planning and Research A TC is an excellent institution for higher learning, and this year we had to prove it. Every 10 years Aiken Technical College applies for reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In 2010 ATC ensured that it met the SACS Compliance more than 80 comprehensive Report standards and core requirements set by SACS, demonstrating that it has the faculty, staff, policies and curriculum standards to develop educated, engaged and employable individuals. A major part of the reaffirmation process was the development of a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The QEP is a five-year initiative with the goal of improving teaching and learning processes in one tightly focused area. Through a campus-wide vote ATC chose to focus its QEP on improving critical thinking skills. Changes were then implemented throughout the curriculum that will make students question their own assumptions, consider many points-of-view and analyze situations using critical thinking skills. Reaffirmation of accreditation demonstrates that the degrees, certificates and diplomas ATC awards meet a high and consistent standard. This standard certifies to future employers and the community that ATC graduates possess the level of knowledge necessary for them to succeed in their Student Focused Abigail Medlin chosen field. moved here from Marmaduke, Arkansas, to study marketing because higher education wasn't seen as ATC's reaffirmation status valuable in her old surroundings. "Where I'm from will formally be decided by people usually just work or go to the military after SACS in June 2011. high school. I want to do more with my life." Community Benefit Report 2010 5 Pre-Engineering Academy Leads the Way "We want high school students thinking like engineers at the collegiate level." — Jim Kronberg, Engineering Program Coordinator A TC partnered with Aiken County Career Pre-Engineering Center and Aiken Academy public schools this year to offer high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing an engineering career an opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Called the Pre-Engineering Academy, this dual enrollment Pre-Eng. program was launched for Academy such students in fall 2010, Promo Packet attracting 16 applicants from five Aiken County high schools. The Pre-Engineering Academy follows a curriculum developed through Project Lead the Way, a national pre-engineering program that seeks to facilitate success for students wanting to become engineers. The Academy also addresses a South Carolina statewide initiative to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the secondary and higher education levels. Students earn 26 college credits upon completion, which transfer to relevant ATC programs and degree programs at many four-year colleges. "Giving students a better understanding of the field can spark their interest, and help them decide if they want to pursue it as an academic major and professional career," engineering program coordinator Jim Kronberg said. Student Focused Dhaval Panchal was born in India but his family moved to North Augusta six years ago. He wants to do "something different, something big," with his life. ATC is the first step to his current goal of becoming a plastic surgeon in California. 6 Community Benefit Report 2010 Providing Training for Green Jobs "Residents boost their employability while also being good stewards for the environment." — Steve Simmons, Dean of TBDD U tilizing a $200,000 grant awarded to CDIC's goal is for local workers to restore Aiken Aiken's Community Development and County's brownfields, not only increasing our Improvement Corporation (CDIC) from the population of skilled green-job workers but also Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), doing something beneficial for the community ATC offered free environmental technician and the environment. training to area residents. The College partnered Top (left to right): Radiation Protection Technology with CDIC to train workers that could restore land student in a nuclear survey simulation. Brownfields formerly occupied by textile mills in Graniteville, Workshop student tests the pH level of a water sample Vaucluse and Warrenville. using state-of-the-art environmental water testing equipment. Brownfields Workshop student learns how Many of Aiken County's former mills sit on to correctly sample water from a North Augusta stream. brownfields—polluted industrial or commercial sites that are able to be cleaned up for future use. Bottom: ATC offers one of the largest classes of nuclear radiation protection technology programs in In October, 16 people were chosen to take a free the country. The College supports the federal Green Jobs for America Project through its environmental 10-week course on occupational safety hazards, technician training and radiation protection technology brownfield awareness, alternative energy/green programs. Teaching proper water sampling techniques construction techniques and the handling of lead, at North Augusta's Brick Pond Park. mold and asbestos. Three additional 10-week programs will be conducted through 2011. Community Benefit Report 2010 7 More Than Education, Innovation "Through these innovations our students are able to perform in a technologically complex society, using the exact tools and equipment they'll find on the job."— Dr. Mark Meyer, IMT Department Chair S everal ATC programs introduced cutting- symptoms of a person in a medical emergency. edge, innovative technology to their The mannequin comes with a computerized curriculums in 2010. system that simulates many emergency medical scenarios. Students assess bleeding, CPR, insert The engineering graphics program acquired intravenous fluid and check dilated pupils as they a three-dimensional prototype printer that is able would on a real patient. to take designs made on a computer and turn them into actual 3-D items. ATC's printer, Uprint by Top (left to right): Industrial Maintenance Technology Dimension, cuts production-grade thermoplastic Department Chair Mark Meyer demonstrates a 3-D printer, which cuts a thermoplastic prototype directly to any desired configuration. from a computer-aided design file. A robotic arm called Scorbot-ER 4u, controlled by computer commands, The machine tool technology program added maneuvers a plastic sample to be cut by a computer a robotic arm. The Scorbot-ER 4u is computer numerical control machine. The Nursing department controlled and serves a multitude of functions in adopted SimMan 3G, a state-of-the-art mannequin that industry. ATC machine tool technology students mimics emergency symptoms identical to a real patient. are currently using it as a materials handling robot Bottom: An engineering graphics student measures for a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. dimensions of a block maneuvered by Scorbot-ER 4u, a small robotic arm. ATC students had several booths Teaching innovations were not limited to our at the Business Innovation Technology Expo held in industrial programs, however. ATC nursing Aiken in July. A nursing student demonstrates pulse students benefited from the addition of SimMan and heartbeat on SimMan 3G, a remarkably life-like 3G, a life-like mannequin 'patient' that mimics mannequin that simulates real patient symptoms. 8 Community Benefit Report 2010 Math Alignment Project Adds Up to Results "We're working towards a seamless transition from one math level to the next so students retain knowledge and can tackle advanced concepts." — Lynn Rickabaugh, Math Department Chair M iddle school, high school and early college math will y = 6x + 9 see a more progressive e=mc² transition in the Aiken area m(x) + b 5/8 thanks to the Aiken County 1.5=x + y = 0 y 4x 42/14 Mathematics Alignment Committee. This partnership among Aiken County Aiken x √64 Math School District, USC-Aiken and ATC Alignment aims to improve three areas of math Project education: technology, methodology and problem solving. ATC's math department chair, Lynn Partnering Rickabaugh, works to make sure the to Improve Math College's math classes align with Education expectations of area schools. "With this program Aiken area math teachers from all education levels make sure students are ready for the next step," she said. Area algebra teachers participated in training at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC-Aiken this summer to make sure students are ready for the next level of math after completing a class. A 2011 session will supplement this training. To complete the project, the committee applied for a $300,000 grant in October from the National Science Foundation. If funded, ATC will use part of this grant, shared by all schools within the committee, for research. Student Focused James Hash served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a TOW gunner and is now pursuing his dream of becoming a surgeon by starting out in ATC's nursing program. The Philadelphia native's father is a doctor, now retired, and a career in medicine has always been his long-term goal. Community Benefit Report 2010 9 Enhancing the Quality of an ATC Education "Our students are rediscovering the lost art of critical thinking." — Bruce McCord, History Department Chair A TC launched its Quality Enhancement T Lost Art e h al thinking Plan (QEP) in of criticasure hunt A tre 2010. The College W an in iPa has dedicated significant d! resources to develop this plan which will teach students how to think critically. Research has shown that the ability The first person to use their to think critically is linked to critical thinking skills to find the hidden idol wins! success in people's personal Go to www.ATC.edu for complete instructions. and professional lives. Treasure Hunt To introduce students to critical Poster thinking, ATC conducted a treasure hunt titled "The Lost Art of Critical Thinking." Students had to solve various puzzles that led them to different campus locations. The first person to solve the clues correctly–and thought critically–found a hidden idol that could be exchanged for an Apple iPad. The goal of the treasure hunt was to challenge students to think critically by having them process a variety of information, question their own assumptions and explore different points-of-view to solve problems. While the treasure hunt sparked student interest, instructors learned how to implement instructional and assessment methodologies to foster critical thinking in their classrooms through a faculty academy. The academy was taught by instructors from the Foundation for Critical Thinking, a national organization that seeks to improve education. Student Focused Persephone Haldezos really wants to stay in her hometown of Aiken. Though she has two older brothers, Persephone is on track to be the first among her siblings to graduate from college. She is majoring in information technology to maximize her chances of finding a good job locally. 10 Community Benefit Report 2010 Our Students Engage the Community "We want to work together to make a difference here and in the world." — Robbie Dove, SGA President O ur students endeavor to serve the students assisted various community building community, in addition to working on projects, including a shed construction project their studies. The College's Student for Aiken's Crosland Park in October. The club is Government Association (SGA) affiliated with Aiken County Habitat for Humanity. coordinated a fall food drive, a toy drive for single Top (left to right): A student helps with ATC Habitat for parents, took part in a national Greenpeace Humanity on a shed construction project for Aiken's music video, and served breakfast for Augusta's Crosland Park. Nicknamed "HAT," ATC joined Aiken homeless. County Habitat for Humanity early last year, helping with nationally recognized projects like Extreme SGA also worked with the ATC Christian Life Makeover Home Edition in Augusta. Bonnie Kneece, Club, a non-denominational club that promotes secretary for Student Government Association (SGA), personal and interpersonal development unloads pumpkins for a charity at Marvin United through prayer, worship and song. Academic Methodist Church (Martinez, Ga.) in mid-October. coordinators Charles Welch and Thomasina Bottom: Chad Marino, vice president of SGA, serves Hughey co-founded the club this year, attracting Augusta's homeless in October for Mercy Ministries. more than 50 students at weekly meetings and SGA and surgical technology students donated 323 projects with local parishes. pounds of food to Golden Harvest Food Bank last fall, all of which went to Aiken needy. Robbie Dove, president The most recent student initiative is the founding of SGA, recruited students to sing "Revolution" by The of a Habitat for Humanity club. More than 40 Beatles, which he submitted to Greenpeace as part of a demonstration for environmental advocacy. Community Benefit Report 2010 11 Campus Technology Upgrades Continue "ATC provides the latest technology to keep pace with a tech savvy student body." — Ray Timmons, ISM Director O ur campus upgraded its many areas, providing a new venue for Internet browsing technologies this year to better meet the and online class work. A grant from the U.S. needs of traditional students, students Department of Commerce's Broadband Technology enrolled in hybrid and online classes Opportunities Program made this possible. and a more tech savvy faculty and staff. Throughout 2010 ATC installed WiFi, improved Our computer upgrade program continues to computer technology and established a pay-to- move forward with five classrooms being outfitted print program. with new state-of-the-art computers this year. Top (left to right): A student in the Academic Success The pay-to-print program, implemented in May, Center demonstrates pay-to-print, a network printing reduced the College's environmental impact by system for students introduced last summer to reduce greatly reducing paper waste. It also moved the paper waste. Facebook was one of several social media cost of printing to the actual user versus having upgrades ATC adopted to connect with the changing it paid for through general student fees. Pay- student body. ISM's Bryan Bowen installs new desktop to-print applies to all public/student accessible computers in 200 Building classrooms. printers around campus. Bottom: ATC explored new ways of capturing events on campus, including video interviews that are AT&T installed Wi-Fi nodes last September in the published on the College's YouTube page (search administration building, Dale Phelon building and "AikenTCollege.") Students can now access free WiFi the adjacent outdoor commons area. Campus in the commons area, admin and Dale Phelon buildings. patrons can access the Internet free in these Lynde Ball upgrades computers to keep up-to-date with evolving campus technology. 12 Community Benefit Report 2010 Rad Tech Program Awarded $150,000 "This grant puts ATC at the forefront of RPT education in the entire country." — Dr. Tracy Pierner, Dean of Technical Education I n July ATC received a $150,000 curriculum grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). These funds are being used to develop a radiation protection training program second to none in the United States. While ATC already offers a ATC Branch popular radiation protection New Student technology program, this Club Founded grant provides the necessary resources to produce an engaging scenario-based education environment. ATC will use the funds to purchase state-of- the-art equipment: specifically pumps, valves, motors, piping and measuring instruments. More than 145 students are enrolled in the program, making it one of the largest of its kind in the country. ATC responded swiftly to the very positive employment outlook of this industry: the need for radiation protection workers is expected to grow 15 percent in the next 10 years, faster than the average for all occupations according the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. NRC gave ATC its share of the Nuclear Education Grant Program, a $4.7 million project under the 2005 Energy Policy Act. The act promotes nuclear safety, security and environmental protection. Student Focused Devin Lucas was on track to continue with his family's agriculture business in Williston, S.C. But Devin's math aptitude and suggestions from family led him to ATC's radiation protection technology program. He felt that in an increasingly technologically oriented world this opportunity was too good to pass up. Community Benefit Report 2010 13 Top Computer Networking Academy Now at ATC "Cisco is the world's leading conduit of computer networking technology. This is exactly what our students are doing." — Mark King, Computer Technology Instructor S tudents and faculty in the Associate in Applied Science major in Computer Technology program have adopted Cisco Academy, a comprehensive computer networking curriculum from the world's leading Internet connectivity company, Cisco Systems, Inc. Beginning with Cisco Academies the spring 2011 term ATC will Around the Globe offer a set of four classes that will provide a hardware systems-based program. This program has traditionally taught primarily software systems. Instructors Mark King and Clint Wiggins have been certified by Cisco, and will teach students the concepts they learned: emerging computer networking technology, safety, protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, routers, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and more. A Cisco Academy was also conducted at ATC in June and provided computer networking training for information technology specialist positions in the military (Military Occupation Specialty 25B). An advisory committee, made up of Medical College of Georgia, University Health Care System, and Bridgestone/Firestone, Student Focused Robert DiBiase among others, suggested that ATC should offer the Cisco Academy chose ATC's welding and automotive programs to courses as another way to produce develop the skills to realize his lifelong dream of highly employable graduates. running an auto body shop specializing in muscle cars. He plans on opening such a shop with his stepdad after graduation. "After working in a welding shop for two years, I decided I wanted to be better- rounded to achieve my business dreams." 14 Community Benefit Report 2010 Employers Partner in Curriculum Development "Employer involvement is crucial in preparing students for jobs in the area." — Louise Copeland, Curriculum Designer T o maintain the relevancy of its curriculum to an integrated training approach where students real world jobs, ATC consulted occupational learn about human, electronic and mechanical experts and employers in a variety of fields systems that together are part of any advanced to improve our programs and make sure manufacturing process. This "whole systems" our graduates are ready to contribute the approach, according to industrial maintenance day they are hired. technology chair Dr. Mark Meyer, is driven by the demands of manufacturing employers in our area. In ATC's criminal justice program, academic coordinator Wayne Davis has instituted hands-on Top (left to right): Wayne Davis's criminal justice program work for most of his lessons. Since Davis joined ATC adopted a scenario-based curriculum. Kimberly-Clark Corporation served on the curriculum development in March, he has implemented real-life simulation committee for ATC's industrial maintenance technician of criminal, traffic and public service procedures. program. Bridgestone/Firestone of Aiken helped refine Davis has assembled dozens of police simulation ATC's industrial maintenance programs. supplies and equipment to give students a real feel Bottom: Business instructor Steve White teaches customer for the profession. Aiken County Sheriff's Office, service skills based on employer feedback. Aiken County North Augusta Department of Public Safety and Sheriff's Office participated in curriculum development City of Aiken Public Safety have all approved of program (Jason Feemster, pictured). Department Chair this hands-on teaching. Dr. Mark Meyer demonstrates Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, discussed during a curriculum ATC's industrial maintenance program, meanwhile, development session for machine tool technicians. has adopted the mechatronics methodology, Community Benefit Report 2010 15 MTU Detroit Diesel Workers Train at ATC "ATC's workforce training exceeded MTU Detroit Diesel's expectations." — Robert Crenshaw, readySC W hen MTU Detroit Diesel announced MTU facility assembles various size diesel engines last March that it would open an – 39 different models – ranging from 8-cylinder to engine assembly plant in Graniteville, 16-cylinder. Future expansion may result in the Aiken Technical College and readySC production of larger engines in the coming years. knew they would need to plan and establish a MTU is a subsidiary of the Tognum Group, based training program for the new workers the plant in Friedrichshafen, Germany. would require. Top (left to right): An MTU worker prepares to lift an ATC and readySC established five 3-week engine block; the lift chains are color-coded by how much weight they can handle. MTU logo. A worker classes: one class focused on computer numerical installs cylinder heads on one of the three engines that control (CNC) machine operations, the other four are built at the facility each day. on assembly operations. Since June, classes have been offered every other month. They are Bottom: The crankshaft station is one of the first parts of the assembly process. An ATC-trained worker scheduled to end in 2011. ATC and readySC prepares a crankshaft for installation. Larry Harley, funded these courses as part of a $45 million who was an auto parts store owner and welder for 38 investment to bring MTU to the area. years before joining MTU and going through ATC's training, primes an engine before it is painted in one The new MTU Detroit Diesel manufacturing plant of the 34 different colors MTU offers. began production in October. It is located at Sage Mill Industrial Park in Graniteville. Currently the 16 Community Benefit Report 2010 ATC Hosts National Guard Information Specialists "ATC is a key node to linking our enrolled soldiers to the employer and hopefully raising our soldier's economic posture." — Colonel Brad Owens, SC National Guard F orty-two soldiers from the South Carolina National Guard's HHC 151st Battalion came to campus in June to train in Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) 25B, military information systems. This occupation specialty focuses on computer Helping Train hardware and networking. America's Soldiers Soldiers spent eight hours a day for 13 straight days learning A+ certification, a comprehensive training that includes installation, configuration, upgrading, troubleshooting and repairing of desktop computers. The schedule was divided into morning and afternoon sessions with half of the soldiers training in early eight hours of the day, while the second half trained during the later eight hours. ATC recruited former service members as instructors as well as providing the classrooms and state-of- the-art equipment. This was the first time ATC hosted a 25B training class. A National Guard spokesperson thanked the College for its hospitality and the Guard plans to hold courses like this here again. They also have plans to build an armory on the ATC campus in 2015. Student Focused Ryanna O'Neal wants to follow in her mother's footsteps and earn a degree in nursing. She realizes her rural South Carolina high school did not prepare her adequately for college-level work and she faces large financial obstacles, but these challenges have increased Ryanna's determination to achieve her dream. Community Benefit Report 2010 17 In Memoriam Joe DeVore ATC Commissioner and Board Chairman J oe DeVore of Aiken served ATC as a commissioner for He was also a community advocate, serving administrative roles in the Aiken Kiwanis Club, Aiken's First 35 years and board Baptist Church, Aiken Chamber chairman for 11 years of Commerce, Aiken County prior to his death on Heart Association, Aiken Junior June 26, 2010. He Achievement, Aiken's Helping Hands Joe DeVore was 77. and, professionally, at Regions Bank. Joe was a business and community leader in the Aiken area who devoted much of his time promoting technical education. He firmly believed that the state technical college system was vital in meeting the employment demands for economic development in and around the CSRA. He saw ATC grow from a three-building campus in 1975 to a campus of state-of-the-art facilities and staff that educates and trains more Joe DeVore (center) served for 35 years on than 18,000 students a year in various the Aiken County Commission for Technical academic and job training disciplines. and Comprehensive Education, and was the board chairman for 11 of those years. Joe's tenure as chairman of the Aiken County Commission for Technical To honor his legacy at the College and Comprehensive Education from and in the Aiken community, the ATC 1997 through 2008 saw the College Foundation has started the Joe W. expand from five classroom buildings DeVore, Sr., Memorial Scholarship to eight, including the state-of-the- Endowment Fund. Once the fund art health sciences building, Dale reaches $50,000 a scholarship will be Phelon Information Sciences Building, rewarded annually to an ATC student Manufacturing and Technology Training who demonstrates financial need, a Center (MTTC), as well as the addition strong academic record and a heart for of a softball complex and significant community service as DeVore portrayed renovations to the 700/800 Building. in his lifetime. 18 Community Benefit Report 2010 In Memoriam Rick Wells Director of Planning and Research and Softball Coach A TC mourns the loss of one of its dedicated staff and 2007. He was instrumental in coordinating the ATC Foundation's "Friendraiser" Golf Tournament for members, Rick more than 10 years. He dedicated his Wells. His journey life to ATC until his illness forced him began in 1980 as a to retire in March of 2010. He passed student development away on Oct. 28, 2010, at age 61. Rick Wells coordinator, but he progressed through Born in Knoxville, Tenn., Rick Wells several roles to eventually become was an Aiken resident for the last 30 director of planning and research. years of his life. Before coming to ATC Rick was a business technology Rick made many contributions to ATC: instructor and director of the Coastal He always championed continuous Industrial Training Center at Trident improvement, setting the tone for Technical College in Charleston. He College improvement based on earned a Master's in management quantitative and qualitative data. Rick degree from Webster College. also launched ATC's Achieving the Dream initiative, a data-driven success Rick served in Desert Storm (Iraq) and plan based on student achievement. Vietnam as a U.S. Air Force master sergeant, receiving full military honors In addition to his administrative duties, at his interment Oct. 31 at Aiken's Rick worked tirelessly to start the ATC historic Bethany Cemetery. Lady Knights softball team in 2004, where he garnered NJCAA Region The faculty, staff and students of Aiken 10 Coach of the Year awards in 2006 Technical College owe much to Rick's tireless dedication. He is greatly missed. Rick Wells (left) was the driving force behind starting a women's softball program at ATC. He coached the team for its first four years and twice was named Coach of the Year. Community Benefit Report 2010 19 2010highlights 2010highlights 2010hig South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson visited ATC August 18 to talk about how important the College is in training much needed nuclear workers in the next 10 years. He also recognized ATC as a great venue to retrain people for different careers. Wilson serves on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee. ATC was one stop on his August tour of Aiken area businesses, where he learned how they're faring in current economic conditions. About 15 Aiken area dentists volunteered their time February 5 to give area children free basic dental services in conjunction with ATC's dental assisting program. Students in the program assisted dentists and children in the College's state-of-the-art simulation clinic, including a waiting room and the latest dental equipment and supplies. Dentists gave more than 85 pre-qualified children teeth cleanings and fillings if needed. Channel 12 News Augusta honored campus heroes September 1 with the Time to Care Award. On July 29, Associate in Science student Royce Pittman (left) and Computer Technology instructor Clint Wiggins saved a female student's life. Wiggins rushed into a 1100 Building classroom for help after noticing the student had collapsed and wasn't breathing. Pittman, an Army licensed practical nurse for 20 years, swiftly heeded the call and conducted CPR to save her life. ATC tested its emergency operations plan November 3 by testing the buildings' fire alarms and evacuation procedure. All students, faculty and staff evacuated buildings to two designated meeting points. Everything went as planned, despite it being a chilly and windy fall day. Once a year ATC tests a part of its emergency plan, whether it's a fire, severe weather or some other emergency scenario. More than 67 students, faculty and staff set a blood drive record on September 15, donating 51 pints of blood to the Shepeard Community Blood Center. Shepeard's "bloodmobile," parked between the 400 and 900 buildings, received a consistent line of people all day. The amount donated will save up to 153 lives in the greater Aiken and Augusta areas. Shepeard Community Blood Center, which originated in Augusta, hosts a campus blood drive once every fall and spring semesters. 20 Community Benefit Report 2010 ghlights 2010highlights 2010 Student Susan L. Taylor, former Demographics editor of Essence magazine and founder of National Cares mentoring, was the 36% 64% guest speaker at last year's Martin Luther King, Jr., Day event January 13, 2010. ATC co-hosted the event with USC-Aiken, which attracted hundreds from the area. Given the increasing number Gender of graduates and attending family members, on May 6 ATC set up two graduation ceremonies for the first time ever. Health science and transfer students graduated at 3 p.m., while technology students were honored later at 7 p.m. Both were in the Gymnasium. Former South Carolina Technical College System President Dr. Barry Russell Ethnicity was the keynote speaker at Graduation in May. He told more than a hundred ATC graduates to stay determined in their career goals, keeping 49% in mind "the speed of light is becoming the speed of life." 16% 24% 20-29 30-39 < 20 8% 40-49 Health sciences students hosted the first Campus and 3% Community Health Fair in 50+ November in the gymnasium. Students demonstrated their health-related skills free to the public, including blood testing, medical massage, proper hand-washing and oral cancer Age screening (pictured). Community Benefit Report 2010 21 2010highlights 2010highlights 2010hig ATC President Dr. Susan A. Winsor earned the Knowledge Economist Award February 5 from the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) for her steadfast leadership in developing a knowledge-driven economy. She was praised by the SCRA for "creating educational programs that address cutting edge technologies and careers in emerging technology sectors," especially through a recent hydrogen fuel cell project. Twenty-nine ATC students were inducted November 17 to the Alpha Xi Lambda chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Society, an international organization of scholarly community college students. To qualify students must have at least a 3.5 GPA, 12 college credits and be nominated by their instructors. Some benefits to society membership include $36 million in available scholarship money, nomination to the National Dean's List and a lifelong distinction as a Phi Theta Kappa. Congressman Gresham Barrett (right) visited ATC April 6 on his campaign for South Carolina governor. He promoted his Palmetto Project, a plan to increase energy jobs. ATC highlighted the College's excellent nuclear radiation protection program and its affilation with Project Lead the Way, which would fuel Barrett's plans for energy jobs in places like the Savannah River Site. Also pictured are Dr. Susan Winsor and radiation protection technology program coordinator Wade Miller. Mr. Central of Aiken donated a heat pump air conditioning system, worth $4,900, last summer to ATC's air conditioning/refrigeration certificate programs. This will enable students to train on the newest technology available, plus explore better value for homeowners. Robert Giancroce (right), president of Mr. Central, donated the Goodman brand system. ATC men's basketball posted a 15-16 record during the 2009-10 season, losing in the first round of the Region 10 Tournament. Anthony Rapley received First Team All-Region 10 honors. Upon graduation several players continued to four-year colleges around the country: Mario Farris to Morehouse College, Tracy O'Neal to North Carolina Central University, Darnell Davis to Eastern Central University, Mathew Todd to Francis Marion University, Dajuwan Carter to USC-Aiken and Winford Ivey to Columbus State University. 22 Community Benefit Report 2010 ghlights 2010highlights 2010 College Jacob White won free tuition for a semester last fall. White Demographics entered ATC's free tuition raffle for incoming freshmen during the New Student and Family Orientation August 20. He is Source 2009-10 2008-09 a transfer student from USC- Tuition & Fees 65% 61% Aiken and wants to pursue From State 22% 25% engineering. From County 9% 10% Other 4% 4% Congrats to Lisa Phillips for solving the Lost Art of Revenue Critical Thinking Treasure Hunt and winning an iPad Sources September 27. The College conducted a treasure hunt for students that required critical thinking skills, in line with ATC's 533 Total quality enhancement plan. Diplomas 25 Certificates 287 Radiologic Technology student Nicole Ledesma-Dauer Degrees earned second place in the 221 statewide Student Scientific Presentation contest February 26, hosted by the South Awards Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Thirty radiation protection In-County 72% technology students started the ATC branch of Other In-State the Savannah River chapter 15% of the Health Physics Out-Of-State Society last year. They 12% meet with nuclear industry professionals from the area to gain insight for future jobs. Residency Community Benefit Report 2010 23 From the ATC Foundation Director Dear Friends, The Foundation exists solely to support the College, our students, and to provide constructive links to the local community. Our Foundation board is composed of community leaders who are dedicated to ensuring that our students have the best educational opportunities and that the College has the resources to make that possible. Historically, community colleges have been supported primarily by state dollars. Today, however, donations from people like you are essential if ATC is to maintain and raise the quality and completeness of educational services to students. ATC must not be just adequate; ATC must be excellent. Your assistance is essential towards this goal. At ATC, our focus is on students. Whether preparing them to transfer to a four-year institution or educating them for jobs within the local community, we help our students to achieve their goals and realize their dreams. This is an exciting endeavor; there is nothing more inspiring to educators than to hear about the successes of our students. Again, thank you for your generous support. If you would like to discuss how you might help the Foundation assist the College, please contact me directly by e-mail (commons@ atc.edu) or by phone at (803) 593-9231. Sincerely, Mary Kay Commons Director Aiken Technical College Foundation 24 Community Benefit Report 2010 Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) donated $50,000 to help develop ATC's nuclear education programs. Currently ATC's radiation protection program is one of the largest in the country. This gift will help ATC train workers in radiation protection and for other nuclear industry jobs. Foundation Highlights The UniTech Services Group donated more than $12,590 in equipment and supplies to the ATC Radiation Protection Technology (RPT) Program. The equipment included UniTech's unique color-coded RPT clothing (rubber gloves, shoe coverings and coverall), laundry bag system and protective helmets as well as first responder kits. The company is a leading supplier to the nuclear industry for single-use to launderable radiological clothing, respiratory equipment and a unique mobile safety store. This donation from UniTech will greatly enhance our RPT program, providing students the opportunity to work with the finest equipment available. Bank of America donated $4,000 to the ATC Foundation to provide assistance with instructional supplies for low-income students, and/or those students who are in need of emergency assistance. The program is referred to as the ASSIST Program. Mr. Ora Parish, Jr., Market President – Augusta GA presented a check to Dr. Susan Winsor. The Aiken chapter of the Mended Hearts, a national nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association, donated $1,900 to Aiken Technical College to purchase textbooks, instructor materials, human heart models and other education supplies. This donation will allow our nursing students to receive Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training, a certification program that is highly desired by employers. Community Benefit Report 2010 25 Foundation Highlights The Marlin L. Knight Memorial Nursing Scholarship Endowment was established this year by Mrs. Judith Knight in memory of her husband, Marlin. Family members and friends of Mr. Knight also contributed to this endowment. The endowment will fund a scholarship for a student enrolled in the associate degree nursing program who is a resident of Aiken County. This year's Employee Family Giving Campaign "All Aboard – Destination Education" raised $13,900 in support of the Foundation's mission. This was an increase of 16 percent over the prior year and a 13 percent increase in participation. Since 1999, generous faculty and staff of the college have given over $174,574 in support of the Family Giving Campaign. Mr. John Stewart, plant manager at the Bridgestone Aiken County Plant, made a pledge of $5,000 for equipment needs in the industrial maintenance program. The Cedar Creek Red Hatters visited Aiken Technical College for lunch and a tour of the Health and Science Building hosted by Mary Commons, director of the ATC Foundation. The Red Hatters generously donated to the Mike King Memorial Paramedic Scholarship Fund. BAE Systems Plant Manager Mike Eaton presented a check for $5,000 to ATC President Dr. Susan Winsor as the fulfillment of a $15,000 pledge to the Foundation. This donation will be able to initiate our plans for an open learning lab, allowing our students much more flexibility in taking classes around their work schedule. It will especially benefit students in machine tool technology, welding technology and industrial maintenance. Mr. Carson Sublet, plant manager, at GlaxoSmithKline, donated $5,000 to purchase equipment for the industrial maintenance program. 26 Community Benefit Report 2010 FOUND E A presents... TION Gala Raises Record Funds for ATC Scholarships NUAL 4TH AN GUEINS The ATC Foundation held its fourth annual "Guess Who's Coming to S WHO'S Dinner?" October 1, hosting a sellout crowd of 232 at the USC-Aiken Convocation Center. The Foundation's largest yearly fund raiser brought G in more than $16,500, the most the event has raised. COM ER? DINNGALA NG FEATURI ception Who "came to dinner?" Leggz, a band from Richmond, Va., was the Re TO Dinner ction Silent Au nt terainme entertainment, featuring Doug Settles as "King of Diamonds" for his Secret En (black tie ional) opt OBER 1, 2010, 7 P.M R . IDAY, OCT CATION CENTE spot-on Neil Diamond covers. Guests also were treated to an open CO MING FR IKEN CO N VO AT USC-A by advance purchase 1332 only ($75) bar, buffet-style dinner and delectable desserts. Dozens bid in a silent Tickets Call (803) 593-9954, ext. auction, buying more than 70 items. Sponsors of the event included sponsored by Shaw Areva MOX Services, MTU Detroit Diesel, Savannah River Remediation, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. Hampton Inn provided *All proc ee benefit AT ds Foundatio C student n lodging for the entertainers. scholarsh ips Foundation volunteers helped the event run smoothly. L to R: Utopia Boynton, Jackqueline Scott, David Deal, Darlene Deal, Steve White, Angie Cartrette, Winona Hatcher and Nelle Tyler Doug Settles wowed the guests with Neil Diamond covers. The ATC Foundation welcomed five new board members. Pictured are the new board members. They join existing members, David Mosier, Jr., chairman, Cash Canada, past chair, Andrew Siders, chair-elect (also pictured), Sandra Fairchild, treasurer, Susan Harden, secretary, Michael Anaclerio, Collette Ball, Clay Clayton, Karen Bowles, Pat Cunning, Daniel Evans, Jack Hermann, Carlos Milanes, Arthur Rich, Barbara Harrison Smoak, Jason Stewart and John Stewart. Not pictured is new member Leighton Tony Baughman Bob Cross WKSX 92.7 Kimberly-Clark McLendon, Meybom Realtors. Sam McGill Jason Rabun Gracie Waters Andrew Siders Atlantic Broadband Security Federal Bank Meybohm Realtors ACHS Insurance Community Benefit Report 2010 27 During the 2010-2011 academic year the Aiken Technical College Foundation awarded over $68,711 in scholarships to 101 deserving students. Additional scholarship will be awarded Scholarships as they become available during the year. 2010-2011 Presidential Scholars Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Kristin Anderson Gamma Scholarship Melinda Brown Brianda Garcia Karina Garcia Maranda Hamilton Bridgestone Aiken County Zelma Jackson Scholarships Heather Jennings David Bell Brittany Kneece Marques Dorch Elizabeth Laorenza Moriah Jenkins Celsa Thomas Benjamin Russell Ethel Yates Carriage Hills Living Center Ashley J. Little Family Nursing Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Kimberly Neuss Mallory Harmon Carrie Haller Memorial Aiken County Home Builders Association Nursing Scholarship Matthew Hardy Michelle Campbell Aiken Lions Club Scholarship Henry Pickens Cato II Endowment Erica Ashley Melissa Lock Fiona Kinard Donald Bleasdale Memorial Aiken Regional Medical Centers Book Scholarship Healthcare Scholarship Chaka Sims Ashley Nance George Dickey Endowment Scholarship American Association of University Baretta Law Women Book Scholarship Frances Carmony Hilda Delionbach Endowment Vanessa Feliciano Scholarship Karen Hamm William Danner III Arica Hart Erika Klipa, Energy Solutions Engineering Patti Poole Scholarship Robert Daignault David Majors Reginald Rearden 28 Community Benefit Report 2010 Scholarships Fraternal Order of Police Rudy Mason Lodge # 6 Endowment Scholarship Amanda Goucher Kristen Korte Horace Mann/Kevin Robert Moldenhauer Hunt Insurance Agency Human Services Scholarship Scholarship Jacob Collins William Jeminez Rebecca Jarrell D.A. Norton Zelma Jackson Hospital Auxiliary of Aiken Endowment Scholarship County ADN Scholarship Ellen Adams Vanessa Feliciano Sidney Johnson Regent Security Cynthia McNeill Services Scholarship William C. Deloach Hospital Auxiliary Surgical Technology Scholarship Rogers Book Scholarship Judy Wright Tracy Caldwell Hospital Auxiliary Sand River Women's Club Radiologic Technology Myra Parrish Scholarship Ashley Nance Frances Smothers Memorial Book Nicole Hughes James Greer/Phi Theta Scholarship Kappa Scholarship Nicole Hughes Kimberly Jones Nancy Moore-Thurmond John D. Bryan Criminal Endowment Scholarship Justice Scholarship Tammy Ayotte Grayson Broske Travis Miller Memorial Mr. & Mrs. William EMT Scholarship Kolosvary Scholarship Jonathan Howard Cynthia McNeill Diane Murrell Early Korean War Veterans Childhood Development Chapter 255 Scholarship Scholarship Josiah McDaniel Shanisa Green Josiah McDaniel Larry Hawes Memorial Scholarship Shannon Nettles Community Benefit Report 2010 29 Scholarships Public Education Partners ATC Women's (PEP) Dual Enrollment Softball Scholarships Scholarship Lacy Curry Hannah Jones Whitney Baxley Brittany Combs WSI-SRS Team Criminal Caitlin Palmieri Justice Scholarship Stacey Wolfrey Cara Copeland Peyton Purcell Nicholas Gallam April Heard Angel Palmieri Cara Copeland Weldon Computer Skylar Pate Technology Book Gwenell Crawford Scholarship Denielle Davis Delton Carter Alyssa Cook Women of Woodside ATC Men's Book Scholarship Basketball Scholarships Giang Phan Rickie Jackson Rasheed Allen-Bey Vernon R. Ford Incentive Mark Oyola Mark Schultz Johnny Christopher Brandon Curry Vernon R. Ford Kenneth Funderburk Career Center Scholars Lavaron Reason Colette Dunbar Kevon Jenkins Giang Phan Angel Gilmore-Heck Lucious Stewart Danny Goff Seth Schneider William Rourk Terrell Scott Contravious Heard Vernon R. Ford High School Scholars Nicholas Brayton Kevin Casares Blair Gorden Christopher Hammond Freddy Negrete Vernon R. Ford Year Two Scholarship Jennifer Barnes Johnny Christopher Courtney Burkhalter Patrick Jones Joshua King 30 Community Benefit Report 2010 Aiken Technical College Foundation, Inc. State of Financial Position July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 Financials Cash $ 142,236 Investments $3,983,863 Pledge Receivable $ 19,921 Other Receivable $ 0 Other Current Assets $ 3,052 TOTAL ASSETS $4,149,072 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Accounts Payable $ 111,383 Net Assets $4,037,689 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $4,149,072 Increase in Net Assets $ 393,140 Net Assets June 30, 2009 $3,644,549 Net Assets June 30, 2010 $4,037,689 REVENUE & ADDITIONS Contributions $ 180,444 Investment Income $ 84,660 Net Investment Income Gains & Other Income $ 409,935 TOTAL REVENUE, SUPPORT & RECLASSIFICATIONS $ 675,039 EXPENDITURES & OTHER DEDUCTIONS Administration $ 53,998 Fundraising $ 66,146 Scholarships $ 82,260 Equipment & Building Support $ 57,757 Student Programs $ 10,855 Special Projects $ 10,883 TOTAL EXPENSES & OTHER DEDUCTIONS $ 281,899 Community Benefit Report 2010 31 W e thank the following individuals and businesses for their generous support of the Aiken Technical College Foundation Thanks! during the 2009-10 school year. Our goal is to provide excellence in education and your assistance makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the students we serve. Jay Abolghassem Robert and Agnes Bye Bob Eble Adams Reporting and Video Sylvia Byrd Elliott, Davis and Company Aiken Art and Custom Frame Cafe Rio Blanco Energy Solutions Aiken Community Playhouse Noel and Joyce Caldwell Linda Engelman Aiken County Home Builders Association Paul Callahan Equine Devine Aiken County Medical Association Alliance Darrin Campen Marilyn Ericson Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. Cash and Kimberly Canada Janie L. Eubanks - Moore Aiken Masonic Lodge 156-A.F.M. Charlotte Canty Sammara Evans Aiken Pest Control, Inc. Bruce Capers Dr. Beth Everitt Aiken Regional Medical Centers Julie Carleton Peter and Sandra Fairchild Aiken Standard Carolina First Bank Barbara Fehre Aiken Women's Club Carolina Musculoskeletal Institute, PA Foundation Patsy Fields Barbara Alba Carriage Hills Living Center Jean Fishel All-Safe Industrial Services, Inc Julia Carter P.G. Fitzpatrick Alpine Inn, Little Switzerland, NC Angelia Kay Cartrette Floyd and Greene Fine Jewelers American Association of University Women Kevin Casto Kathryn Fowler American Welding Society Gary Cates Rometta Fowler Janet Amos CD's Midlands Inc Allen and Peggy Frank Michael Anaclerio Cedar Creek Red Hatters Wade and Janice B. Friday Robert Anderson Chick-fil-A at North Augusta Dr. Gemma Frock Erik Andreassen Amanda Chittum Dr. Alice Frye Henry H. Arnold Elisha M. Chrzan Camille Furgiuele Arthur W. Rich, P.A. City of Aiken Carol Gardner ASCO Valve Manufacturing Carla Cloud Amy Denise Geisen Atlantic Broadband Van and Ann Coats Michael and Diane Gilden Augusta Entertainment Complex Cole Funeral Home Beverly Gillette Augusta Laser and Skin Joy Colley Mike and Kathy Girard Jean Avenius Combs Chiropractic Care GlaxoSmithKline Peggy Badgett Mary Commons Gold's Gym BAE Systems Communigraphics Elizabeth Granato Charles Bailey James Conner Stephen Grant Lynde Ball Harold and Angela Craig Graves Auto Salvage Bank of America Foundation Jessica Crocker Robert and Lillie M. Green Jeanne Barnard Bob Cross James and Kim Grice Carolyn Barnett Paul Cross Grice's Butcher Shop BBE Parts and Lawn Service Cumberland Village of Aiken Jacqueline Griffin Louie Beck Pat D. Cunning Stephen and Janet Griffin Geneva Benjamin Grover Lee Curry Sarah Griffis Jerutha Benjamin Dale's Equipment Transport Carole Groomes Delores Bennett Kenneth Dauer Rebecca Catoe Guthrie Maureen Bergstrom Allyson Marie Davis Sandra Haff Charles and Veronica Bielecki Geraldine Davis Edith Hall Lydia Blanton - Matthews Wayne Davis Michael and Shadie Hall Dr. Clayton and Ann Bolton David Deal Katie Hallman Bone-i-fied Bakery Lee and Susan Deason Michelle Hall-Moore Books are Fun Joe and Julia DeVore Karen Hamm Bouchillons Collision Center, Inc. John Dewitt Jack Hammond Jean-Marc Bourachot Janet Dinkins Dr. James Reilly Hammond Karen Bowles Shundelle Dogan Hampton Inn Richard L. Boyleston Susan Dogan Lynn Hanna Helen L. Bratton Domino's Bruce J. Hanni Lawrence Brede, Jr. D's Painting Lawrence and Elsie Hannigan Charles and Sandra Brewer DSM Chemicals North America W. A. and Joyce Hardy, Jr. Bridgestone, Aiken Plant Michael D. Duncan Hardy Plumbing Company, Inc. Debra Brodowski Christina Dunn Beatrice I. Hawley Sandra Buchanan Jayme Durand Susan Ann Hay Mary Burke Teressa Dyar Glenda Hayden Walter Busbee Ashley Dyches James W. Heard Frances Renee Butcher Kearsten Dyches James J. Heck Dawn Butts Jewell Eanes Sharla Hellen 32 Community Benefit Report 2010 Ronnie Henson Joe Lojewski Robin Perrett-Ashby John S. Stewart 2010 Donors to the ATC Foundation Jack and Linda Herrmann Sherri Long Beatrice Phillips Millie Stier Linda F. Hightower Edward S. Lopresto Tracy Pierner Tony Stiwinter Blake and Richard Hill Alfred and Joan Lukowski James Pitzer Robert S. Stutman Elaine Hillan Valdis O. and Patricia Lumans Power Cuts Sue Stutman-King Hitchcock Health Care Ashley Mackey Prestige Appliance Subway of Graniteville Hixon Insurance Agency Michelle Madaffri Evelyn Pride Susans Family Restaurant Hobby Lobby Maya N. Manns Connie Pritchard Patti Swanson Kimberly Holdren Anne Manttari The Pritchard Group Barbara J. Synder Clyde Hooks Tony R. Marchman Quality Inn and Suites Janice Tankersley Horace Mann Insurance Agency- Cecelia Mark Quality Tile Tea Garden Gifts Kevin Hunt Mendy Marks Karen Quinn The Body Building Hospital Aux. of Aiken County, Inc Toni and Joey Marshall Harry Rachels Therapeutic Massage-Louis Houndslake Country Club Lu Ann Mason Red Lobster Leguizamon Janayah T. Hudson Raynette Mayer Regent Security Services, Inc. Pamela Thornton Thomasina Hughey Kevin McCarthy Regions Bank Ray Timmons Hunt Insurance Agency Llc Kristen McCollum Joseph Rice Alma and Errol Toulon Husqvarna Bruce McCord Lynn Rickabaugh Don True Kim Hussey McDonald's of Aiken Nancy Riel Elizabeth R. Tucker Tracy Huston Winifred McIlvreid Georgina S. Riley Dan Turner Richard and Mariedith Hutson Dwain G. McMullin Riley Family Practice P.A. Nelle Tyler IBM Matching Grants Program Hedy Measor Richard T. 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Stop perfect crime of pedophilia
What if you found the perfect crime, one that you could commit repeatedly and never get caught? This crime enables your addiction, allowing you to do exactly what you prefer most. You spend your whole life perfecting your image to ensure that others will trust you. You have a position of power where the community respects you and would never question your decision-making processes. You may be a pediatrician, a politician or a coach. People find you helpful because you are always there for them. You are a dream come true to some; to others, your victims, for example, you are more of a hindrance. Though you have been a role model in their life, you cause nothing but pain, suffering and confusion.
Pedophilia is just that crime. My best friend's dad, a jolly, fun, dear friend of my parents, laid his hands on me when I was an innocent child and he changed my life forever. I never told a soul after it happened. I was afraid of being punished, not being believed, causing problems with the families involved, being bullied by my friends, and being called a liar. I was embarrassed and full of shame. I felt dirty and ugly. I thought I would live with this disgusting memory for the rest of my life, alone.
Why do these predators keep preying on our children and often walk away without any reporting obstacles? They get away with it by relying on the child's fear and the shame. They use children too young to understand sex until this trusted person coerces them into this world of darkness.
Jerry Sandusky, a successful football coach from Pennsylvania State University, was arrested in 2011 on sexual abuse charges and may face life in prison. When a boy made molestation allegations against Sandusky 13 years ago, a psychologist called Sandusky a "likely pedophile." Unfortunately, this child was not believed (a nightmare in itself) and the allegations never led to charges.
Think of all the victims he had over those years who could have been saved. Even the victims that are testifying in the Sandusky trial have communicated the guilt they live with because they did not report when they were children. With 20 percent of our population reported as probable victims to sexual child abuse, it's not a mystery why many pedophiles die without one conviction after molesting hundreds of children. We don't have any idea the true number of victims of this crime when many children do not report it. In the 1980s, Dr. Gene Abel conducted a study that found there was only a 3 percent chance of an offender getting caught for sexual child abuse.
How is this possible? These predators rely on secrecy and isolation. These are the key elements that keep children from telling. The predator's protection shield derives from the children's fear and shame. In Dr. Carla Van Dam's book, "The Socially Skilled Child Molester," she interviews thousands of pedophiles and shares with the reader why these offenders are successful. The stories may be different, but the behaviors and operations of these offenders are similar. The victims are isolated in their own emotions and live with this secret, alone in their pain.


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text: I don't buy the critics bashing of Divergent. I've seen it and I love it. Why do they think they are somehow the epitome of the universe and global population of 7 billion? Yes, let us turn to the God's known as the movie critic. Just so you all know, these losers also have worked as story analysts and story readers for major studios who have given the kibosh on scripts that needed up becoming huge films. Why you ask? How did they become huge films after the so called expert story reader / analyst gave it a no go for the studio or producer they are working for? Ummm, because they are stupid? Don't have a clue nor are connected with what the global population wants to see? Yet somehow they are given this false hope of trust as being like the Yoda of knowing all about scripts and film. The same goes with movie critics, they are somehow given some special power. Why? Because they know film? WRONG! The audience will prove that the critics are idiots and Divergent will set a new standard in how studios decide to make films, not from a story analyst or development executive AND this will forever change the way audiences listen to or trust movie critics.


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21 Upsetting Christmas Tree Ornaments
Decorating the Christmas tree can be a fun family activity. Unless you own any of these ornaments. Then it becomes a "mommy, what is Santa Claus doing?" moment and your children hate Christmas forever.
1. Army fetus tree ornament
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3. Poop. No seriously, poop.
4. Merman/Fireman combo
5. Balding Dracula
6. Farting Butts
Nothing says holiday cheer quite like a christmas tree with gastrointestinal problems.
7. A very upset baby
8. Matching kissing ornaments
9. The Jersey Shore
Your tree will never look sluttier
10. Zombie "Mistle-toe" ornament
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21. One the whole family can enjoy
A great way to show your children how much you don't love them.
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