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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2008
Page
3
Audience praised the Barrage production for high energy and quality. The Aiken Performing Arts organization hosted the event, with attendees describing it as wonderful, fabulous, and engaging.
A reader argues for realism in animal welfare funding and suggests a $31,000 fine for pregnant animals owned by people unable to care for them. They propose making unaltered pet ownership unlawful but call for stronger county will to enforce it.
Aiken remains distinctive as it faced new developments and rising real estate prices. The editorial notes gated communities, fast food outlets, Wal Marts, traffic, higher fees, and a cultural museum while questioning the impact of newfound discovery on the town’s identity and values.
An editorial notes the U S Marine Corps recruiting station must relocate from Berkeley California and federal funding to the city and UC Berkeley would depart with them. Readers are invited to comment via phone or email with brief remarks.
Aiken Communications inc announces EZ Pay rates and mail delivery options for the Aiken Standard. Postage details, office contact, and delivery dates listed for 2008 include February through December delivery days and special holiday periods.
Aiken Teen Pregnancy Prevention gains a $40 000 grant to expand youth outreach and prevention programs. Andrea Usury notes the South shows rising HIV and AIDS cases while national funders push community based efforts targeting high risk groups and teens.
Dozens of North Augusta Middle School students showcased talents during a Black History Month observance. The drama class read about Rosa Parks and Montgomery Bus Boycott, voices highlighted civil rights figures like Mae Jemison and Benjamin Banneker, while the band and show choir performed.
Habitat for Humanity in Aixen County hosts an art show and sale to finish funding the Women Build house. Marketplace Wholesale Art supplies pieces including oil paintings hand colored prints and mirrors. Event runs February 22 10am to 7pm and February 23 10am to 4pm at 208 South Boundary Ave with all proceeds aiding the project.
The Aiken Beekeepers Association will run Beekeeping Basics on February 28 March 6 and March 13 at 6 30 p.m. in the Clemson Extension Building. Tuition is 40 for adults 60 for couples and 25 for youth 16 and under. Includes SC association membership and a 5 test fee. For information call Vicker Browder 649-6297 ext 0 or Jonathan Hanger 644-4995.
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