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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2005
Page
1
NASA says the shuttle Discovery will launch as planned even if the same problem recurs. Kurt Busch leads early at Pocono before fading and surging to win the race. South Carolina forecasts approach near 100 degrees next week. Howie creates a clever escape in the ongoing saga with Delilah.
A light feature highlights readers and book conversations. Jean Smith of Aiken shares taste, while a Grisham title sparks discussion. The piece blends reader profiles with current bestsellers and library picks.
Deaths and funerals notice lists Mary Frances Vezina Cook of Gloverville Donald Giles Fisher of Easley and George Anna Jones of Augusta with brief service details and dates in the local area.
The page highlights daily sections including Bridge Calendar and Classifieds with puzzles and lifestyle features. Obituaries and movie listings are noted among other sections like Dear Abby and Nation World inside pages 6B and 8A.
Michael Conner a 40 year old resident of 1344 Williams Evans Road died after falling from a Windsor boat ramp into about seven feet of water near Cable Bridge. He was found by bystanders after about 15 minutes underwater and pronounced dead at 6 10 p.m. Toxicology will show if alcohol contributed. This marks the second drowning in Aiken County this year.
Akili Omari, based in Charlotte, travels a 300 mile radius for five months a year to hand paint batting helmets. Kids love the airbrush designs and take pride wearing them at ball parks. He retouches scuffed helmets and notes rainouts can derail tournaments. Omari exhibited at the ISA Youth Slow Pitch Softball World Series at Citizens Park.
Volunteers expanded Christ Central of Aiken from a condemned building to a hub offering food clothing and showers with daily operations. Led by co directors Judy Floyd and Barbara Franklin the center now employs over 100 volunteers and serves about 3000 pounds of food weekly aided by Golden Harvest Food Bank purchases valued at about 330 dollars.
Floyd and Franklin launched plans for a children's center in Gloverville after observing need during food and clothing drives run by Christ Central of Aiken. Millbrook Baptist Church hosted a backyard Bible club to spark interest. Floyd envisions a safe after school space with games and a basketball court as the center expands.
ACTS volunteers Collin Ray and Abby join family members to fill about 2,000 school supply bags for low income families. Distribution runs Aug 1 to Aug 5 at six sites including Graniteville, Ridge Spring, North Augusta, Aiken, New Ellenton, and Our Lady of the Valley.
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