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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2005
Page
3
A letter argues that all drivers should not use cell phones while driving and asks whether adults should be prohibited too. The writer recalls a mobile phone observation on Whiskey Road and endorses the Monday editorial on youth phone use. The note also thanks staff at Aiken Family Dental for compassionate care during chemotherapy and radiation.
Residents discuss using lottery money to fund summer school for children. Critics say programs cost 250 dollars for one subject and 350 dollars for two, pricing out students and widening gaps.
A reader voices frustration over lack of bookstores in Aiken and Augusta travel, noting a planned store in the area was dropped. The letter references a recent newspaper item about a bookstore coming, but says plans changed.
Fifth grader Alex Marek and peers enjoyed the Kids in College program sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education at USC Aiken. Activities included tide pools starfish and shark teeth with field trips to the S C Aquarium highlighting manta rays and marine life.
The Aiken Spring Classic raised over 12000 for the Child Advocacy Center and over 7000 for the SPCA luncheon. Donors included Blue Jeans and Black Tie Gala organizers and local businesses supporting American Farmland Trust Young Jumpers Challenge. Flexible weather tests endured by participants and exhibitors.
Chesley Carver of Wagener with her sons Logan age two and Blake ten months advocates for expanded playground equipment at Roy Warner Memorial Park. She has written letters to County Council member Kathy Rawls and met with park officials. Park supervisor Brian Meixner notes high usage during baseball and supports adding swings for younger children. County plans to install new equipment after July 1 once funding is confirmed, says Brian Sanders of Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism.
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and weekend paper plans, EzPay options, and delivery windows. It warns that carrier payments are not handled by the paper and advises customers to cancel subscriptions by calling the Aiken Standard. It includes contact numbers and service hours.
Aiken observes July as Gentleness. Friday’s lottery results include Pick 3 Midday 3 0 9, Pick 4 Midday 2 6 0 1, Pick 3 Evening 8 0 3, Pick 4 Evening 6 7 7 2. Cash Five 1 28 36 7 16 with multiplier 3. Fantasy 5 18 19 15 5 35. Mega Millions 14 25 41 42 50 Mega Ball 40.
Clemson University air rifle club swept the nationals as Benjamin Sears of Aiken and Brian Holland of North Augusta led the team to the championship. Holland placed third and Sears seventh individually, with Clemson hosting and winning the Southeast section.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors to improve accuracy. Call Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or email editorial at aikenstandard.com with corrections or misstatements for prompt correction.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send vacation photos with details of where they went and what they did. Submission forms are available at the newspaper office or online, and must be mailed or delivered to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions contact Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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