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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2006
Page
3
Reader letter praises the Aiken Standard for its Monday picture section and columns by Fred Andrea Susan Elder and Whit Gibbons. They enjoy Sudoku puzzles TalkBack and Where in Aiken pictures, calling the paper well taken and entertaining.
Ains readers discuss art supplies options in Aiken and the recent closure of a former Hobby Lobby location in a Target center. The piece notes limited business, calls for more stores, and mentions public sentiment toward existing shops. It also shifts to commentary on smokers, sex offenders, vegans, and a Talkback hotline call for reader messages.
The June issue misnamed Legends Golf Club as Legends of the Aiken Golf Club and printed the sheriff’s office number instead of the Midlands crime unit contact. Readers are asked to report errors to Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or via email to editor@aikenstandard.com.
The Parris Island Marine Corps Band performed at Hopelands Gardens drawing about 1,800 residents for a free summer concert. Selections ranged from patriotic marches to movie scores and jazz standards, closing with Taps and America the Beautiful. The City of Aiken sponsors, with Screenprint Factory presenting, as Ft. Gordon Concert Band is set for July 10 at 7 pm.
Maj Gen Jim Livingston opens the Wall That Heals ceremony at Citizens Park at 11 am praising patriotism and sacrifice. He notes 26 Aiken area soldiers killed in Vietnam and compares Vietnam era service to current conflicts, urging public support and remembrance, while acknowledging no perfect war.
Maj Gen Jim Livingston speaks at a Thursday ceremony urging patriotism and cost of freedom. Six F 18 jets fly over while Parris Island Marine Band performs and names of local South Carolina residents killed in action in Vietnam are read aloud.
Fragmentary note mentions a morning by Aken Dive Akan and a five cent detail with ZIP 29802. No clear event or place established. Further readable context needed to clarify person, action, and location.
Mary White of Aiken County Historical Museum will portray women from 1855 1905 and 1950s in school visits with a trunk show of artifacts. A teacher orientation tour July 18 19 from 11 am to 3 pm invites educators to bring children to tour the main facility cabin and school house. Contact information provided for details.
Lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 1 8 7 and Pick 4 Midday 7 5 11 The Evening draws list Pick 3 7 6 1 and Pick 4 8 2 6 0 Palmetto Cash 5 46 15 26 26 Powerball 26 39 41 52 53 with Power Play 2 Cash 3 Midday 5 9 2 and Cash 4 Midday 98 746 Cash 3 Evening 8 4 4 Cash 4 Evening 0 0 9 5 Fantasy 5 11 36 8 16 38 Win For Life 14 16 32 34 41 42 toe ball 28
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