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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2005
Page
3
Letters argue sidewalks are unnecessary on Whiskey Road and question funding sources while touching on traffic, church comments, and local governance. The writer seeks clarity on who pays and cites a past article on a police transfer and policy accuracy.
Trustees select five core objectives from the new five year strategic plan focusing on raising PACT scores, improving graduation rates, mentoring at risk students, and implementing a career cluster program. Officials emphasize realism and district-wide engagement with business partners.
A funeral procession on Park Avenue led by ten tow trucks honored Johnny Lee Funderburk 61 of Aiken County. He was a machinist, Navy veteran and founder of Funderburk Motors, remembered for helping others and his strong work ethic. Relatives and drivers praised his community spirit and lifelong dedication.
Local notice outlines daily and weekend delivery expectations, payment options, EzPay plans, and renewal details. It provides contact numbers for delivery problems and office hours, plus policy notes on carrier payments and subscription cancellation.
City of character for August is Faith as local readers note the monthly theme. Lottery results listed include Pick 3 Midday 4 3 1 and Pick 4 Midday 9 2 2 1 plus Mega Millions numbers 19 32 42 49 56 and Mega Ball 29.
Arts networking event in Aiken brings representatives from 29 organizations under the Aiken Arts Commission and City of Aiken sponsorship. Doug Rabold notes the gathering aims to spark dialogue, cooperation, and introductions among local arts groups as the commission launches its first initiative. The effort follows a four month task force study recommending the commission.
Downtown merchants join the Aiken Downtown Development Association for a Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale from Thursday to Saturday with two sales yearly. The event features many local shops and ends with Palmetto Package Shop hosting a Friday wine tasting from 3 30 to 7 p m.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors by contacting Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or email to set the record straight. The daily space is for promptly correcting information published and found to be incorrect or misleading.
Readers invited to submit photos of faces and places in Aiken County for display. Forms available at the Aiken Standard office or via the website. Mail or hand deliver completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions contact Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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