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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2007
Page
3
Remarks question whether inmates should sue over jail conditions and reflect on punishment as the purpose of imprisonment. The text also mentions Jane Page Gunnell-Thompson challenging a variance grant for a subdivision behind the Legare-Morgan House, asking about historic property criteria and its subdivision impacts.
Fragmentary message praising the city for upholding the integrity and beauty of historic Aiken and urging local government to mirror that stance. The text references Rugos to Jane rage and calls for better municipal effort.
Readers complain about dogs barking from sunup to sundown in Westmont and careless behavior of shoppers leaving carts, calling for better attitudes. They reference a Graniteville train wreck and note the paper will edit comments and may not publish names.
The notice lists the Aiken Standard with ISSN 0099-255, dated 1867, published by Aiken Communications Inc. PO Box 450, 326 Rutan Drive, Ahan South Carolina 29802. It notes periodical postage due in Ahan SC and directs address changes to Alien Standard PO Box 856, non SC 29802.
The Aiken County Board of Education plans to request a $1 million grant from a $5 million state appropriation to fund high school projects including Midland Valley’s Freshman Academy. If approved, ninth graders would receive laptops, software, and training to support early career exploration, with GPS tracking and ongoing teacher support.
Woodside Plantation hosts a Hook a Kid on Golf session with boys and girls up to 13, many new to the game. Volunteers led by Jay Pittman and Adam Osterbur emphasize fun, discipline, and respect while introducing basic golf skills and etiquette. Lunch was provided and a safety talk on tobacco and alcohol harm was given.
A community blood drive sponsored by UPS Golds Gym Washington Safety Management Solutions and others drew donors to Shepeard Community Blood Center in Aiken. The event offered Chick fil A lunches prizes and a chance to win services like a lifetime car alignment. Over 100 donors registered within hours with many more expected. Local businesses donated food prizes and support, with Kenny George performing to close the evening. Hours at the Hitchcock Plaza center run Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm.
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