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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2007
Page
1
A local calendar highlights family friendly activities for the weekend. Aislinn Fike, aided by Children’s Miracle Network, recovers from a dangerous condition and returns to normal life. A fawn rehabilitation effort aims to release the animal back into nature in January.
Obituary notices list Wilma Jean Bryant Aiken Cochran and Langley Andrew J Rogers of New Ellenton and Aiken. Brief death announcements note local families and funeral arrangements in the 6A section.
A compact reader page features calendar classifieds puzzles and crosswords plus a Dear Abby style horoscope and market listings. Movie guides sports notes and comic panels accompany brief nation world notices.
Five high schools celebrate graduating seniors led by valedictorians Padget and Varallo, who receive praise for 33 years of service and community contributions. Students logged 2000 service hours, packed 300 stockings, donated over 85000 for Boys and Girls Club, and supported causes like Invisible Children of Uganda, Make A Wish, and Relay for Life while Ana Ungureanu proves hard work pays off.
City of Aiken declares drought and asks residents to curtail water use. Even address holders may water on even days while odd addresses use odd days. Officials push voluntary cuts to conserve water as forecasts show little rain.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will not officially recognize the City of Aiken's Whiskey Road annexation, though city leaders claim the road could soon fall within Aiken's limits if no legal challenge arises. In March the council voted to annex the four lane right of way from Millbrook Avenue to Talatha Church Road to improve traffic signal control. An April 12 letter to the city raises questions about the move.
Washington Savannah River Company reports 311 employees are voluntarily leaving through the 2007 Workforce Restructuring Program. WSRC President Leo Sain says this should prevent involuntary separations. Eligible workers receive severance pay based on years of service, with a cap of 26 weeks. Most self selected participants will depart by June 8, as they retire or seek other opportunities.
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