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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2006
Page
3
A reader corrects a prior story noting the Aiken County Complex heat began Tuesday as old cooling units failed to provide relief. Citizens fear health issues for workers with asthma or migraines and request effective cooling beyond fans amid rising temperatures and tense conditions.
Citizens condemn littering in Aiken while construction sites and street scenes show trash on ground. A local speaker argues for tougher enforcement and a crackdown on nonpaying fathers to safeguard child support.
Readers question the stalled fountain project at East Gate Drive after about four months with little work visible. The editorial suggests city financing labor and materials should be ensured before starting projects and invites comments via Talkback line or email.
Hundreds enjoy a Monday evening concert at Hopelands Gardens featuring the Carolina String Academy known as Fiddle Faddle. The program included Bach at the Double, Red Haired Boy and Ukrainian Medley with students from Aiken and Augusta under Laura Tomlin. Antoine Cordahi of the Aiken Choral Society praised the teaching and community enrichment.
Aiken Brass hosts the Hopelands Summer Concert Series every Monday at 7 p.m. through August with rain options to move to the H Odell Weeks Center or reschedule. For information call 643-4661. Contact Krystin Merriweather at lomerriweather aikenstandard com.
Washington Savannah River Company provides a 50000 corporate gift to USC Aiken to establish an endowed faculty chair in science and math. WSRC President Bob Pedde emphasizes ongoing support and the link between math science education and regional success. Chancellor Thomas L. Hallman praises WSRC as a strong community partner and notes the chair will aid faculty recruitment and student education.
Woodside Plantation Country Club will run beginning junior tennis camps for ages 11 to 14 from June 13 to 16 and July 25 to 28. Sessions run 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a $60 per person fee. For information contact the Woodside Tennis Pro Shop at 641-7974.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program begins issuing free $25 produce coupons for residents 60 and older with limited income. Distribution occurs June 13 from 9 pm to noon at Our Lady of the Valley and 2 pm to 4 pm at the Aiken Community Action. In person applications with proof of identity and county residency are required. For information call 803 648 6836 ext 233.
Readers note unusual sums listed as prices and totals including 35.25 23.25 2505 2475 and 22.80 amid a page of financial figures and column entries for the newspaper.
Daily drawing numbers reported include Pick 3 Midday 3 5 4 Pick 4 Midday 3 3 7 9 Pick 3 Evening 3 0 8 Pick 4 Evening 5 4 6 3 Palmetto Cash Five 37 5 22 1 19 with Multiplier 3. Cash 3 Midday 8 8 3 Cash 4 Midday 7 5 9 5 Cash 3 Evening 3 9 6 Cash 4 Evening 2 4 6 8 Fantasy 5 25 26 34 16 14.
Security Federal Corp and Collier Jennings Financial Corp announced a letter of intent to let Security Federal purchase Collier Jennings. Gerald Jennings will lead the insurance operations of the merged group. the deal targets a close about 30 days after a merger agreement and is subject to definitive terms.
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