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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2013
Page
5
The National Weather Service in Columbia forecasts a 40 percent rain chance today with warmer highs in the upper 80s to low 90s through Sunday. Skies will stay mostly cloudy but conditions should stay favorable for CSRA fireworks displays with elevated clouds and high humidity.
A series of July 4 activities today include Aiken at 4 p.m. at Gaston Livery Stable Richland Avenue, Woodside Beach Blast 5 to 10 p.m. at Village at Woodside 230 Village Green Blvd, Fireworks at Augusta Commons Reynolds Street, Freedom Fest 5 to 9 p.m. at Village at Sandhill Town Center Place Columbia, and a cannon salute at Fort Jackson 5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd starting 4 p.m. Call numbers vary for details.
Rich Ambdenstock of the American Hospital Association warns that delays threaten the coverage envisioned under the Affordable Care Act. Kathleen Sebelius notes the 100 day countdown to new insurance markets, with subsidies for many uninsured Americans across all states and D C. Former HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt contends officials may must delay or modify parts of the complex law.
The city ordinance prohibits outside diameter over a quarter inch and lengths above two inches with no more than four grams of explosives. Violators face up to 445 dollars in fines. Officials urge neighbors to be courteous and warn of safety risks to children and the public.
Akers' letter moved to a new wall within the past year. Christina Lynn and Sub Station II staff added pictures of local veterans including Raymond Mogg’s Army brother. Mogy finally met the letter’s author who earlier lost his copy and received hers. She hopes the wall grows with more veterans.
The ATF urges safe fireworks use with clear labeling and instructions. Store in a cool dry place away from children and handle only with an adult present. Light one at a time outdoors in a clear area and keep water nearby. Never relight malfunctioning devices or modify fireworks. Enjoy professionally produced shows.
Safety experts urge caution as fireworks injuries rise with Independence Day festivities. Sparklers can reach 1200 degrees, prompting guidance to avoid handling by nonprofessionals. Officials emphasize keeping grills away from houses and turning off gas grills after use. Aiken Standard crime beat reporter Teddy Kulmala profiles local safety issues and experts.
The message honors veterans and recalls how they secured freedoms from religion to voting. It cites Hurricane Isabelle and notes Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guards refused to abandon duty, deeming it a high honor. Signed by Jack B. Akers in Aiken.
A Sub Station IT on Pine Log Road hosts a patriotic display with a large empty wall inviting photos of family and friends who have served or are serving in the military. The restaurant emphasizes appreciation with a military discount and staff member Mogy says they want veterans to know it.
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