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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2007
Page
1
A Greece wildfire disaster spreads across the mainland threatening Olympia and the ancient Olympic site. The death toll has risen to at least 58 as blazes race through forested areas. Rescue crews battle the flames amid evacuations and shifting weather conditions.
Representative Skipper Perry reflects on his tenure as the voice of the Aiken Polo Club, serving in that role for a quarter century and leaving a lasting imprint on the polo community.
Randy Russell of Palo America organized the Equestrian America Balloon Festival at Highfields Show Grounds for Sept 8 9 with 24 hot air balloons. He cites a growing passion sparked by past events including Ford Trucks Polo festivals and balloon glows at major venues such as the U S Open Kentucky Derby and Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque.
Washington DC expects a redesigned hundred dollar note after six decades without major changes. The Associated Press reports a new security thread will deter counterfeiters as scanners and color copiers target the Benjamin Franklin note. The upgrade aims to thwart illicit copying and slip past international forgers.
Annie Zhao, a USC Aiken sophomore, circulated at an Aiken International Club dinner with students from many nations. Earlier in fall, the club invited international students to a potluck at Penland Administration Building. About 30 students from up to 20 countries joined 25 club members. Wieland coordinated the supper and club activities.
Colette Johnson, newly minted assistant principal at LBC Middle School in 2005, encounters Dr. Cecilia Davidson, Area 2 assistant superintendent. Johnson jokes she is “50 tired” from admin duties, noting brain fatigue from dealing with adults and ongoing classroom memories. Principal Dr. Kevin O Gorman comments on her careful approach to decision making at North Elementary School.
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