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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2008
Page
3
A proposed exit in Vaucluse is praised as a strong move to revive GVW job creation. Proponents argue it would unlock land for development and attract employment, noting the plan's potential to boost the failing GVW incorporation area.
Citizens urge a unified county fire department to end bickering and uneven rates. They argue a single County run system would grant complete oversight and remove competition among local Fire Districts.
Residents question road safety as a man trims trees along a state highway near HoneyBaked Ham while authorities in Aiken County reportedly move cars and take no action. The odd scene raises concerns about enforcement and traffic disruption.
A driving expert urges drivers to follow traffic signals and speed limits. Do not text or drive, keep focus on the road, and adhere to posted limits such as 55 or 45. Readers are invited to call or email opinions to the Aiken Standard editor, comments may be edited for space.
In the June 9 edition the Nu-Look Weight Loss and Wellness owner was misidentified. Linda Lane is correctly named as owner. the erroneous attributions and stray contact lines are noted as drafting/typographical errors in the report.
The reader asks if a paper can be delivered to Wands Court home due to wet weather. Additional notes include EZ Pay rates, delivery frequencies, and a schedule of Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 with several dates listed.
The Aiken Bicycle Club and local safety offices launch BSAC with Tri-Development Center SAFE Kids Aiken County to educate motorists and cyclists. They stress helmet use and safe driving habits, citing recent cyclist injuries and a road rage incident. In Gem Lakes, over 25 children received bike helmets and checkups from Aiken Public Safety, including Maggie Spears, 6, Mary Spears, 9, and Brendan Spears, 1, who picked purple and red helmets.
Aiken County Master Gardeners join Book Stall for two seminars on pest management and attracting wildlife. George Montgomery leads the Wednesday session, Sandy Randall leads the Thursday talk. Seminars are free, limited to about 30 people, with reservations urged via Rachel Johnson.
World famous Junaluska Singers appear Saturday July 26 at 7 30 p m under the steeple at St Johns UMC Richland Ave area free will offering taken for admission Catherine Stapleton Nance 648 6891 ext 26 Scottish Country Dance classes hosted by St Andrews Society at St John's UMC 104 Newberry St NW Aiken Thursdays 7 109 pan cost 2 per class wear soft soled shoes no partner needed dating to the 1600s
South Boundary, a new Aiken male singing group, performs Friday at 8 p.m. at the Aiken County Historical Museum. The 13 member a cappella ensemble, with ties to local church choirs and theater, invites early arrival to explore the museum exhibit on baseball history.
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