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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 2006
Page
3
A letter urges clarification of 211 emergency numbers cited in the phone book and questions the value of funding an information service. The editor also notes criticism of Lt Gov Bauer for speeding and questions why SC legislators have car tags and parking passes at the State Capitol.
Judy Alexander and Sharon Stillwell of Cold Creek Nursery located the emu at Windsor on Monday. The bird was placed in a dog pen awaiting transport to animal control. Partners in Friendship notes wine is not sold but offered as a thank you gesture to supporters of the PIF student exchange program.
The April Mended Hearts meeting is set for 11 a.m. Friday April 21 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. The March 29 ad listed an incorrect date and the paper invites readers to report errors by contacting Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial aikenstandard.com.
The administrative committee urged the April 18 council meeting to approve the DMV decal project with CSRA Computer Services for 26500 to modify software linking to tax billing. They also recommended monitor purchases from Quill and new software from Sungard HTE for finance and public works.
Members of Women in Black and Aiken Peace gathered to oppose the war with a peaceful silent vigil. Participants voiced concerns over U S policy and called for troops to come home, citing veterans and local voices. The next vigil is scheduled for April 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. on Park and Chesterfield. Contact David Matos at 215 3263 for details.
Publisher contact Scott B. Hunter oversees all departments at the Aiken Standard. EZ Pay and mail rates are listed with a phone number for information. Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2006 are provided for select dates and holidays.
City residents note April as Creativity Month with a spotlight on Aiken’s character. Tuesday lottery results include Pick 3 Midday 9 2 5 and Mega Millions drawing numbers 9 25 48 51 56 with Mega Ball 7.
Aiken Chapter NAACP members hear Parsons project manager Chuck Terhune discuss the company's expansion from 15 to 220 employees in Aiken, its SRS work, Salt Waste Processing Facility plans, and focus on education and diversity including USC Aiken internships. He notes African American representation and outlines plans for the Silver Anniversary Freedom Fund Banquet on April 20 at USC Aiken with USC President Dr. Andrew Sorensen as keynote and The Original Drifters as entertainment. Tickets are $40 with semi formal attire. call 502-0170 for info.
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