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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2008
Page
3
The reader asks how to reuse or recycle corks and which organization to contact. They seek guidance on practical options such as crafts, composting, or donation programs and any local or national group that handles cork recycling.
A grateful reader lauds the Aiken County library for informing and assisting people from toddler to senior with courteous service. The letter thanks librarians for their care and dedication, celebrating the library's positive impact on community life.
A critic argues veterinarians fail to offer after hours emergency services and burden pet owners with high fees for essential procedures. The caller contends vets profit and owe the public reliable after hours care.
The note argues saving fuel by halting Saturday mail delivery and using adaptive traffic signals that switch to green when no one is waiting, reducing idle time and gas use.
A reader protests neglected parkway lawns in Aiken as grass reaches one to two feet. The letter urges action and invites comments via TalkBack hotline and email, noting names need not be provided and edits may occur for space.
The Aiken Community Playhouse celebrated the 2007 08 season with its Tony style awards. Sweeney Todd dominated with 12 awards including favorite show and outstanding musical of the season. Also honored were acting lighting and set design and the Ellis family received volunteer of the year. The new spotlight award went to Thurmond Whatley for lifelong dedication to Aiken theater.
The ceremony unveils winners across acting directing and design. Richard Herzog leads non musical acting for Moonlight and Magnolias while Nancy Gamba Hansen is top actress for Dearly Departed. The show Dearly Departed earns standout show and key acting honors.
The Aiken County School District reports adult education enrollment has more than doubled to 1,121 in two years. Director Suzanna Maroney outlines literacy efforts, GED readiness, ESL services, and a new on site class partnership with a local industry to expand job training opportunities. The program includes one on one tutoring aims and extended prep hours, with GED costs cited at 70 dollars. For details call 641-2428.
The Aiken Standard announces office hours and contact details for the newsroom and staff. It lists subscription rates EZ Pay plans and delivery notes, then provides Thursday lottery results for Pick 3, Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5 and Multiplier.
Aiken County teen Joshua Carver 17 admitted burglary of two North Augusta homes stealing jewelry cash and firearms. Judge Doyer Early sentenced him to up to six years under Youthful Offenders Act with five years probation and $6000 restitution plus 200 hours community service.
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