Penland, award-winning journalist, dies at 79
Penland, widow of real estate developer Robert E. Penland, died Saturday August 6 2005 at age 79. Born in Copper Hill Tennessee she edited the Unadilla Observer and later worked for the Augusta Chronicle South Carolina bureau. She helped advance civil rights, faced Klan harassment, married Robert Penland in 1956 and is survived by two children and six grandchildren. A memorial service is planned in Aiken with memorials to USCA Penland Scholarship Fund and Etherredge Center.
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STAR Riding and Driving program nets festival funds
The STAR Riding and Driving program received a 20500 donation from this year’s Aiken Bluegrass Festival. Organizers Steve Groat and Ralph Courtney said last year’s festival raised 12000 for STAR. Groat outlined plans for next year’s event in May at Newberry Street Festival Center, plus an Oct. 1 Aiken Minifest at Whitney Polo Field with bands Savannah River Grass Carolina Bluegrass and Reeltime Travelers. Proceeds support program expenses and horse care with volunteers aiding participants’ balance through riding.
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Famished ’05 Music Fest at Hopelands canceled by rain
Stormy weather ends outdoor benefit at Hopelands Gardens planned by Oasis Church International for Golden Harvest Food Bank. Event postponed two hours before start. hopes to reschedule for fall with updates on the Famished ’05 site and Oasis Church. Performers included Scott Phillips Silent Revolution The Introverts The Wave and Brad Davis.
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Aiken SPCA Hosts Cat Spaying Clinic For Owners
The Aiken SPCA announces a Cat Spaying Clinic for female cats four months and older with advance registration and a $35 fee. A neuter clinic for male cats is planned for Aug 23 with a $20 fee and optional rabies and combo vaccines at added costs. Cats must be current on rabies vaccination or receive it plus spay/neuter vaccines. pregnancy heat surcharge applies.
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Aiken County Farmers Market Celebrates Long Tradition
Community honors over 50 years of local produce at the Aiken County Farmers Market. Vendors Cassie Foley Jackie Stone Elbert Holston Jr Martha Dicks and John Simmons discuss roots at the market on Williamsburg Street and beyond with history dating to 1951 1954 and the upcoming Aiken Tast ing event during Aiken's Makin' festivities.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Pricing Notice
The Aiken Standard lists office hours and contact numbers for the publisher Scott B. Hunter and newsroom staff. It includes subscription rates for daily and weekend editions, EzPay options, and mailing details for in county and out of county subscribers.
City of Character August Faith Theme Named
Lottery results for August include Pick 3 Midday 2 5 2 Pick 4 Midday 3 6 6 7 Pick 3 Evening 5 5 5 Pick 4 Evening 7 2 4 1 Cash 3 Midday 8 4 1 Cash 4 Midday 1 6 7 2 Cash 3 Evening 4 0 0 Cash 4 Evening 4 9 5 6 Fantasy 5 1 16 17 21 33 Lotto South 14 20 26 36 37 38 for the city of Aiken.
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Corrections Policy for Aiken Standard Readers
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors in coverage for prompt correction. Call Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or email editorial at the provided addresses to flag issues or seek a clarification of published material.
Aiken Standard Seeks Readers Photos for Day In the Life
Readers are invited to submit photos of faces and places in Aiken County. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or online. Complete forms must be mailed or delivered to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions call Michael Gibbons at 644 2381.
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