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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2008
Page
3
Citizens weigh whether Will Aiken should sponsor a fireworks display as local businesses rally to back the effort. A Honey Baked Ham worker trimmed a city tree, prompting calls to leave the tree intact while officials push for removal and replacement.
A TalkBack segment featured a giant squirrel that frightfully dreams of devouring people indicating a surreal revenge theme in the discussion.
Aiken VA reports a smooth transition under Mr. William Carney as a positive experience. A family member expresses gratitude for obtaining a VA Card after 42 years of anticipation.
Barbara Morgan described as the hardest working public servant since taking office. She balances her job with extensive charity work in her spare time. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email the newspaper with brief comments, which may be edited for space.
The sister of Silver Bluff High School valedictorian Matthew Zimmerman is alive and recovering from a brain tumor. She will return as a Silver Bluff sophomore in the fall after a Friday edition error reported her death. The Aiken Standard apologizes and invites readers to report factual corrections.
About 50 teachers will attend the Summer Institute at USC Aiken from Monday to Friday to learn about the human service network and resources for at risk children and families in Aiken County. Diane Mangiante notes the program's eight year reach and renewed curriculum with agency participation and school district support.
Extreme heat spans from New York to Florida with temperatures near 100 in Aiken and above 100 in heat indices. Forecasters warn of danger to the elderly and advise light clothing and plenty of water as peak heat arrives Sunday into Monday.
The Aiken County Animal Shelter asks for help to care for increasing stray dogs and cats. They request stainless steel food and water dishes blankets flea and tick treatments dog and cat shampoo toys no tennis balls and financial donations to support adoptable animals.
The Art Association of Ridge Spring invites artists to join its Fine Arts Show and Sale during the Harvest Festival on Oct 24 and 25. Entry costs 30 with limited spaces. Contact ARS by June 30. call Melanie for details. The shelter location is 411 Wire Road.
HopeHealth will provide free HIV testing on Friday June 27 from 10 am to 7 pm at the American Legion Post on Hampton Avenue for National HIV Testing Day. For more information call Sylvia or Christine at 643-1977.
The American Red Cross Aiken County Chapter will host blood drives from 2 to 7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday at 1314 Pine Log Road in Aiken. Donors must be at least 17, weigh 110 pounds, and be in good health. For information call 800 GIVE LIFE or visit the blood donation site.
The notice outlines Ez Pay three month rates and delivery charges, lists delivery dates in 2008, and provides a string of lottery numbers for Fri days including Pick 3 and Mega. It includes contact details and subscription notes for Sunday Plus subscribers.
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