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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2007
Page
3
A reader criticizes the downtown clock and fountain project funded by Security Federal, calling it a waste of money that benefits tourists while others suffer. The Montmorenci Flea Market is urged to be addressed as the area’s eyesore and decay worsens.
Readers debate the circus show claiming the Red Unit is the main ring and the Gold Unit travels with fewer animals. The elephant note cites the animal barely fitting through doors, a practical constraint acknowledged by the author.
Aiken readers vent over downtown debris as a failure of public services. They urge Public Works to address the mess, urging brief comments via TalkBack hotline or email, with names not required and edits for space.
Post office notice outlines delivery rates and subscription options for the Aiken Standard. Details include daily, weekend, and international options, plus a subscriber schedule listing delivery dates for 2007 and a contact phone number for rate information.
The Crooked River Dixieland Band five member Fort Gordon group performs New Orleans Dixieland jazz at Hopelands Gardens on the Roland H Windham Performing Arts Stage in Cumberland Village at 7 p m. The Hopelands Summer Concert Series runs Mondays through August with free admission.
A back to school event called Kick It In Gear at Friendship Baptist Church in Aiken runs Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm for youth ages 12 to 19. The festival offers hands on sessions to prep for the school year and a study skills boot camp. Parents may attend to learn how to support their children. Peggy Trivelas, a school board member, will answer questions and share information for guardians. Minister Dallas Frazier will speak about Christian living for teens. The festival is free and sponsored by Friendship Baptist Church of Aiken. For more information or to reserve space contact Sino Why are a.
The Area 4 session of the five community meetings on the Aiken County School Districts superintendent search is set for tonight at 7 p.m. at A. L. Corbett Middle School Wagener. The committee, formed by the board, seeks public input on required qualifications and traits for a new leader as interim Dr Billy Gallman nears retirement in late October. applications are due August 31 and about 10 finalists will be screened for board review.
The Masterworks Chorale and USC Aiken celebrate a decade since the 1997 founding with a concert. About 60 mixed voices from Aiken and surrounding communities perform a broad repertoire. Rehearsals begin Aug 20 at USCA. three anniversary concerts set for Dec 16, Feb 9 2008, and Apr 19 2008.
Jade Reynolds daughter of Mary and Michael Holston of Aiken completed U S Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. The eight week program covered naval customs first aid firefighting water safety survival and shipboard and aircraft safety with emphasis on physical fitness. The capstone Battle Stations tests recruits skills and confidence for fleet service.
Reynolds, a 2005 South Aiken High School graduate, Brantley Heron of North Augusta High School, and Derek Bush of Fort Dorchester High School are recognized as Helen Stokes Scholarship recipients. State PTA officials extend congratulations, noting eight scholarships awarded this year named for Helen Stokes, Florence native and former South Carolina PTA president.
Evening lottery results show Cash 3 numbers 372 and 5 31 38 21 14 37 for Fantasy 5 with numbers 5 31 38 21 14 37. Cash 4 numbers listed as 7 32 5. Fantasy 5 combinations include 9 26 29 31 36 and 31 36.
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