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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2008
Page
3
Readers praise the cleanup of Beaver Dam Road and urge appreciation for the worker who did the work. A guest editorial on religion is referenced, noting the USS Constitution protects citizens from religious pressure.
The article notes the U S push to ban incandescent lighting by 2012 to save energy while warning that energy saving bulbs may affect some health. It questions if $35 7S watt bulbs will dominate future markets and urges readers to stock up now.
Aiken Standard readers debate a register for underage individuals who attract online predators. Viewpoints discuss reducing tempters, protecting youths, and potential legal approaches, with reader comments invited via TalkBack hotline and email.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for omitting the March 29 Powderhouse Polo Field event in the 2008 roundup of Aiken County activities. The third leg of the Aiken Triple Crown was left out and the paper regrets the error.
More than 440 freshmen at Midland Valley High School will receive a Dell laptop for four years after a $1 million state grant won through a collaboration of the Aiken County School District and Public Education Partners. The district will also deploy Freshman Academy, Smartboards, and on-site tech support to boost engagement and instruction.
The All Aboard campaign reached a milestone Friday as a check from First Citizens Bank brought total public donations to $1.517 million, part of a $3 million rebuild plan for Aiken’s historic depot. Officials noted restoration of three vintage railcars and spring construction of the depot and history museum.
The notice lists various lottery games and numbers including Pick 3 Evening and Midday draws, Pick 4 Evening and Midday outcomes, Fantasy 5, Mega Millions, and Cash 4 with associated digits. It also includes contact details for The Aiken Standard and publication dates in February through December, plus subscription and mailing information.
The Greater Aiken County Chamber of Commerce plans to hire a government liaison to monitor City and County Council meetings for business interests. President J David Jameson says hiring is imminent within a month and will focus on experience in business and public affairs. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh supports the idea, noting it could ease attendance at numerous meetings.
Youth ages 12 to 18 can join a community playhouse program on Saturday January 12 at 2 30 p m at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts For information call 648 1438 or visit the website The Aiken County Public Library holds children s story time on Wednesdays and on January 16 23 and 30
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