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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2009
Page
3
A reader asks if Bush or Obama deserves credit for gas prices dropping to 2.05 a gallon amid partisan blame since Bush left office six months prior. The letter ridicules automatic fault assignment and praises local road crews for quick graffiti removal and pothole repair.
A reader defends the Confederate flag arguing it represents a war and not racism and calls for the NAACP to stop opposing it. The writer asks for funds to repave the walking track at H Odell Weeks Activities Center and for stimulus money to pave Hedge Road, seeking protection from a dusty, bumpy road.
Readers urged to call the TalkBack hotline or email the Aiken Standard with brief comments on bicycle safety mirrors. The paper notes readers’ names are not required and emphasizes comments may be edited for space and content.
Papa Russ's BBQ in The Alley hosted a Tuesday benefit dinner for Hitchcock Healthcare's Children's Therapy Service. About 100 attendees enjoyed a buffet of brisket pulled pork smoked chicken and sides with waitstaff from Hitchcock. Proceeds target equipment staffing and care for patients unable to pay.
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers and staff including Tim O Briant and Michael Gibbons. It provides publication address P O Box 456 and Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 and notes Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 and EZ Pay rates for various periods.
Windsor a non releasable red tailed hawk and Raleigh a barred owl performed as educational birds at Birds & Butterflies during the 2009 Nature Series lecture by Larry and Carol Eldridge. Both birds reside at USC Aiken Ruth Patrick Center, with Windsor described as a failure to release. The next talk titled Identifying Hawks Owls of Our Area is set for Aug 11 at Laurens Street shop.
Young students at USC Aiken enjoy a five day Crazy Science day camp with colorful experiments. Instructors highlight chemistry reactions and hands on activities such as making color changing drinks with baking soda citric acid and magic crystals.
The Town of Jackson will hold a weekly Farmer's Market on Main Street behind the Municipal Complex every Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. A covered pavilion restrooms fans and water are available. Call (803) 471-2228 for more information.
Tuesday numbers for Pick 3 and Pick 4 sessions are 1 4 1 and 5 8 1 5 midday and 0 3 8 and 0 1 5 4 evening. Palmetto Cash 5 results are 8 14 12 6 4 with a 2x multiplier. Mega Match numbers are 4 24 11 2 22 28.
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