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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2008
Page
3
Readers applaud a smaller more charming Newberry Street fountain design and call for a local art contest. The Aiken Standard sponsors a fountain contest inviting artists to submit concepts for the Newberry Street improvement. A reader warns Wagener as a speed trap, noting frequent tickets for minor offenses at 35 mph.
A reader complains about a "people's power company" trimming a right of way. They claim three or four 60 foot tall trees, about 24 inches in diameter, were cut on their property and left for the owner to remove, asking if an 80 year old must hire help. No solution offered.
Citizens urge County Council to better supervise fire departments including finances training records and equipment. If departments fail to follow rules, the chief should be removed and a countywide fire service considered. Call TalkBack or email editorial address.
In the Sunday August 10 edition of the Aiken Standard an employee of Southern Bank and Trust was misidentified. The employee's name is Frank Townsend. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
Fourth grade teacher Catherine Burket and mentor Rhonda Sheldon joined fellow newcomers at a Monday induction luncheon at North Augusta Elementary School. Former Teacher of the Year Ann Marie Taylor spoke on mentoring special education teachers and building relationships with students.
An archival note lists contact information for the Aiken Standard including editor Scott B. Hunter and mailing address at 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802. It also provides subscription rates for mail and home delivery, EZ Pay options, and a list of SundayPlus delivery dates for 2008.
The Greater Aiken Chamber welcomed new educators joining the Aiken County School District and partners like Aiken Technical College and USC Aiken. SRP Federal Credit Union and others sponsored the event praising education and community support. Former state teacher of the year Jason Fulmer spoke about the profession and his current role in Rock Hill.
Aiken County Council weighs new fee structures to equalize fire costs across six volunteer districts. Proposals call for higher charges including a steep jump for Hazmat Level 3 calls and varied rates for unimproved land, with council pushing for equitable treatment and September deadlines for tax bill inclusion.
Monday draws listed for Pick 3 and Pick 4 across Midday and Evening plus Palmetto Cash 5 and Cash 3 and 4 and Fantasy 5. Exact sequences include Pick 3 Midday 2 4 6 and Evening 3 8 3. Pick 4 Midday 6 1 0 4 and Evening 2 7 3 1. Cash 5 15 6 20 14 34. Cash 3 Midday 9 6 5. Cash 4 Midday 4 6 7 7. Cash 3 Evening 4 3 1. Cash 4 Evening 9 7 2 5. Fantasy 5 5 31 8 17 6. Multiplier 3 applies to Cash 5.
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