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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2014
Page
3
A reader vents on Edisto River, local leadership, road paving, and public safety. Critiques include school board spending on a baseball stadium, pothole lists, and highway widening. The letter touches Project Jackson funds, gun rights debates, and Council glow versus reality. Public feedback invites further commentary via TalkBack.
Aiken florist Terry Shaffer, longtime owner of The Ivy Cottage, died January 21 at 62. He built a loyal client base, was named Small Business Person of the Year in 2003, and earned honors from Teleflora. Survived by life partner Charles Turner and family, he was famed for airy gardenlike arrangements and a giving spirit.
The Aiken County School District canceled all Wednesday K 12 classes along with adult education and extracurricular activities citing projected ice and hazardous road conditions. Deputy Superintendent David Caver warned of buses freezing temps with a possible two hour delay or further closures if snow and cold persist. Updated details will post to the district and Aiken Standard sites.
Aiken emergency shelters and the Red Cross shift to emergency operations as icy weather prompts caution. Shelter director Paul Volz says intake is eased with Public Safety clearance and a 10 day stay rule waived for cold relief. Soup kitchen hours remain noon to 1 pm daily.
Prepare for winter with a ready supply kit including warm clothing a hat mittens and blankets A first aid kit and essential medicines guard against emergencies Stock up on canned foods and a can opener plus bottled water Have flashlights a battery powered radio and spare batteries Ensure the gas tank is full to prevent frozen fuel lines Keep running water even a trickle to reduce pipe freezing risk
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