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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2013
Page
3
Editorial expresses confusion over arrest for shooting dogs in New Ellenton and the author questions how someone can be taken into custody and return to school the next day amid broader concerns about school and community problems.
The text questions Jane Page Thompson's assertion that Virginia received a refund of money paid into the Yucca Mountain fund and asks for any credible source to support the claim.
A former president's call for unity backfired as factions widened the rift, producing the largest division since the Civil War and leaving a legacy seen as tearing apart the country.
Letters to the editor criticize the coroner locating an office in the new government center on the bypass. The writer questions the issue and suggests the move serves the in crowd, calling the matter ridiculous.
A concerned parent calls for budget cuts starting with superintendents earning around two hundred thousand dollars a year. The speaker also condemns drivers who hit animals on Whiskey Road, expressing sympathy for owners and urging remorse from those involved.
Aiken residents thank a nearby pharmacy for staying open longer to fill a daughter's antibiotic order. The caller praises the store as the best in Aiken and invites readers to share feedback via TalkBack or email.
Aiken County adult education director Dr. Rosa Ishmal plans to retire Aug. 30 after 42 years in education including 32 in Richmond County. Floria Harris also retires after 50 years in education, with Ishmal staying to stabilize the program. Ishmal will continue tutoring a student and remains active in guiding new paths for learners.
The City of Aiken opens two day camps on June 10 at Odell Weeks and Smith-Hazel Recreation Center. Odell Weeks offers Summer Adventures Day Camp with 60 per session. Smith-Hazel charges 50 per week. Camps run 8 am to 5 pm with extended hours until 5 30 pm and out of city rates may apply.
A compiled list of camp sessions across venues from June to August. Activities include skating at Skateland, animal programs, riverfront activities, water fun, fitness programs, cinema outings, crafts, and seasonal celebrations at locations such as Augusta, Park Avenue Lanes, Ruth Patrick Center, Odell Weeks, and Jumpin' Beans.
Gamma Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi closes a busy year with charity drives and social events. Members donated to Tri Development Center for Christmas gifts and gave items to the Salvation Army Shelter and Soup Kitchen, plus book and medicine bottle drives for local groups.
Aiken Downtown Development Association lists a Downtown Beach Blast June 22 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Contact Carla Cloud at 803-649-2221 or visit Facebook for details. Also June 22 at 4 p.m. the Jewel in the Making conference features Zebra Jefferson at Knights of Columbus Hall. Tickets free info via Shenita Thomas 803-514-3640.
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