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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2015
Page
3
A reader comments on removing Confederate symbols and flags as part of a broader act of suppression, warns of a possible hate crime, and laments traffic safety near Aiken Tech. The letter also honors Rev. Pinckney and urges unity in Charleston while requesting improved Hampton Avenue pedestrian safety.
A correction appears in the July 3 issue for the Aiken to Ride Century Bike Ride benefit. The correct contact email is chartier comcast.net. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the error and invites readers to report factual mistakes by phone or email.
Mitchell Fretwell traveled from Indianapolis to help his daughter Sherise relocate as a Vietnam veteran. Local Richland Self Storage donated to Wreaths Across America, supporting wreath-laying ceremonies for fallen service members. Peter Palmere said the goal is to keep most funds local for cemetery wreaths in the Aiken area. Tony Venetz Sr. organized a golf tournament honoring his son, Green Beret Anthony Venetz Jr., who died in 2011 in Afghanistan. Friday's event underscored strong community support for veterans and national charity efforts.
James Seigler, 48, of Aiken, died after a four-wheeler crash near McCreight Road in Johnston. He reportedly went missing briefly before being found in a creek at the hill’s base. An autopsy cited drowning from blunt head trauma. officials ruled the death an accident.
Dumpster Depot launches a summer campaign to collect out-of-date phone books. Norman Dunagan notes the goal is to divert paper from landfills by recycling books. Two drop-off points are open at the Aiken Standard office on Rutland Drive and Floyd & Green Jewelers on Silver Bluff Road.
Commerce's Small Business of the Year winner promotes recycling at Aiken Standard office and Floyd Green Jewelers. Call 803-644-6004 or visit dumpsterdepotc.com for details. Focus on simple items like milk cartons and detergent bottles to reduce landfill waste and form new habits in the community.
Aiken County teachers from kindergarten to second grade spent four days at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken to learn engaging science strategies. They explored magnets and simple devices, connect to engineering design in classrooms, and discussed evolving STEM standards that emphasize performance and inquiry.
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