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The Columbia Star business editor leads Future Leaders
By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com
      Maybe Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin and John Adams sat down one day to chat, and one of them said something like, "Hey, let's design a nation." Today, in the Midlands, some middle schoolers can be involved in exactly that same undertaking.
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Volunteers give their time to students at Killian
By Sheila Wilson
      REACH (Readers Enthusiastic About Climbing Higher) mentors volunteer 30 minutes of their time once a week to read with a student at Killian Elementary. REACH is a one- on- one academic mentoring program using volunteers as mentors.
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Logan Elementary Students spread holiday cheer
Contributed by Richland School District One
      After saving their nickels, dimes, and quarters for weeks, students in the after- school program at Logan Elementary pooled their money to throw a Christmas party for residents of the Wardlaw Senior Citizens Apartment Building December 12, 2007.
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Big Ed says play and learn
By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com
      Sit down for a chat with the leaders of EdVenture Museum, and you'll hear, time and again, what their mission is all about. "All the fun is planned around our central theme of expanding horizons and inspiring a love of learning," Catherine Horne, director says. "Tell a child you're going to educa...
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Jammin' Jam PJ Time
      Jammin' Jam PJ Time brings kids and their parents in for a special two- hour funfest at EdVenture. On Sunday, January 13, 2008, the Snowville Express will take off with games, stories, and food. After pizza and a cookie, each child (dressed in pajamas) will choose from a dozen games and contests a...
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Charley's Backyard Stars
      Charley's Backyard Stars are young South Carolina students who have read the Official Children's Book of Columbia, Charley's Columbia Backyard, and wish to tell others about their own backyard experiences. Author Caroline Bennett visits schools and collects writings and art from participating stud...
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