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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2010
Page
3
A reader urges stopping hatred and uniting behind the president and first lady. They call for national cooperation to improve the economy, arguing that other nations succeed when people work together rather than indulging personal dislikes.
Aiken residents complain about road work during school openings causing slow traffic and detours. Citizens note quick response from the City Public Works Department after reporting a sinkhole or pothole on Pine Log Road.
The speaker notes astonishment as Charlie Rangel faces renewed footing amid charges. They argue the country is messy due to Rangel and his voters, comparing past allegations to current political dynamics and questioning Obama’s involvement.
The Standard poll shows strong local opposition to a mosque two blocks from Ground Zero amid ongoing debates on prayer rights and state intervention. Call the TalkBack line to share views or email editorial at aikenstandard.com. comments may be edited for space.
The City of Aiken cement Skate Park hosted the Slam Jam Skate Contest organized by the City Parks Department and Hollywoods Skate Shop sponsor Bo Mitchell. Finalists across beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions competed in sessions with ramps rails and pipes. Logan Welliver placed second in the advanced division. Mitchell, star of East Bound and Down, served as judge and noted the shop’s growth and local skating enthusiasm.
Amanda Aiken completed a CNA program at Aman Institute and plans to enter the nursing program. Aman Institute founded by Carol Spencer and Gilbert Washington opened this year offering three week CNA sessions with tuition covering training, CPR, books, uniforms, and clinicals aided by a Rural Development grant. Doolittle and Barbara Johnson praised hands on experiences and faith based approach as Sandra Nimmons lauded her daughter Amanda for starting the nursing path. For information call 226-0122 and visit the site.
STAR Riding Inc marks 14 years aiding people with disabilities and volunteers. Fall session starts Sept 2 at Hopeland Farm with about 20 participants. two-part volunteer training is required with sessions on Sept 2 2 p.m. and Sept 8 2 p.m. followed by Sept 11 10 a.m. Volunteers assist horses, guide classes, and prepare arena.
STAR Riding Inc in Aiken introduces four new horses and honors retiring equines as it prepares for an intensive training period. Jackson the 22 year old Quarter Horse leads a slate including Max Abby Paloma and Shadow with loans from Larkin Steele, Jim Rhodes, and owner Kim Hunter.
The Aiken Standard provides contact emails and phone lines for editors and the newsroom. It notes publication by Aiken Communications Inc with mailing address and title ISSN 0893-2557 and lists Sunday Plus delivery dates and various subscription rates and mail details.
The Pick 3 Midday result for Saturday shows 5 4 8. A jumbled line includes unclear text and stray characters but confirms the drawn digits. No further valid numbers are legible for additional results.
Georgia Lottery results list Cash 3 Midday 7 0 4 Cash 4 Midday 0 6 2 9 CashFIVE Midday 4 3 2 2 9 Cash 3 Evening 5 9 5 CashFIVE Evening 0 5 2 0 0 Saturday draws for Powerball Cash 4 Evening Fantasy 5 and Win For Life were not available at presstime. See Monday's Aiken Standard for winning numbers.
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