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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2012
Page
3
Comments from Aiken residents cover Walmart greeters dog care at stores praise for local groups and reflections on politics and public services. The TalkBack section invites further input via phone or email while noting names may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects incorrect information from Thursday noting WifeSaver as a sponsor for the City of Aiken’s Labor Day BBQ. The paper apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors by calling Karen Daily or emailing editorial@aikenstandard.com.
The Subcommittee of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study Policy Committee broadened Whiskey Road work to add east-side sidewalks. The project, from Dougherty Road to Aiken Mall Drive and Dougherty Road to Murrah Avenue, will use $521,000 TE funds plus $152,000 additional TE funds. An Aiken County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was also approved.
The Rev. Mark Kiyimba spoke at Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church on equality, telling how talking at the same table helps bridge divides. He discussed his Uganda AIDS orphan home and a 500-student primary school, and noted his National Education Association award for human rights leadership.
The American Red Cross reports a nationwide 15 year low in blood supply as Aiken Red Cross and Shepeard Community Blood Center organize two weekend drives. Donors are urged to hydrate and can enter a $250 debit card drawing while receiving a summer T shirt. Platelet donations are emphasized amid seasonal drops.
Aiken Red Cross and Shepeard Community Blood Center urge donors at two sites on Saturday and Sunday to boost supplies through summer end. Volunteer contact numbers are listed and all blood types are needed with emphasis on O negative and other negatives.
Burns Dance Studio at 831 Neilson St invites youth to Halftime auditions Sunday from 4 30 to 5 45 p m for ages 6 to 9 and from 6 p m for ages 10 and up All are welcome Purple Heart group meets at VFW Post 10601 250 Hudson Rd Saturday at 10 a m Veterans invited to attend For more information call 642 4026 or 215 5442
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