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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2006
Page
3
A reader argues deputies deserve higher pay but criticizes the Aiken County Posse for relying on donations. They urge hiring more deputies to improve response times and question sewer rate hikes tied to Avondale’s closure. The letter questions education funding and summer costs for a niece and seeks clarity on fund usage.
Aiken community thanks veterinarian Dr. Jay Jones for speaking at the Council meeting. Readers are invited to leave comments via the Talkback line or email, with names not required and edits for space or content possible.
The Living on the Go section carried an incorrect June 4 crossword. The correct puzzle runs in today’s paper on page 144 and the solution is on page 4C.
The Aiken SPCA hosted its first Doggie Wash of the season at Cold Creek Nurseries from 10 am to 2 pm. Volunteers and sponsors including Led Better Homes and Papa John's supported a $ AS12 to include baths, nail trims, ear cleanings, and a $20 "works" package. Three more events are planned July 15 August 19 and September 2 with dog lovers praising the effort and donations.
Aiken unveils an Electronic Venue allowing fans to choose USPA Gold Cup seats on the tournament website. Developed by Breeders Atlas Development Team led by Clay Jacobs, the system integrates inventory control, seat mapping, and online payments with email confirmations and cash or check options.
Jazil a bay colt by Seeking the Gold out of Better than Honour conquers the 138th Belmont Stakes. Jara takes his first classic atop a late move to beat Bluegrass Cat and Sunriver, with Bob and John finishing eighth after an early pace. Dogwood Stables’ Sinkwich breaks maiden impressively in the undercard with 9 3/4 lengths, under Eibar Coa. Velocity from Vicarage and Thunder Pass also run on the Belmont Stakes card.
Saturday winning picks include Pick 3 Midday 3 3 6 Pick 4 Midday 9 0 7 6 Pick 3 Evening 33 1 Pick 4 Evening 9 1 5 1 Powerball 16 24 26 36 54 with Powerball 11 and Power Play 3. Cash 3 Midday 5 4 5 Cash 4 Midday 8 2 8 4 Cash 3 Evening 44 0 Win For Life 28 13 11 7 8 10 Free ball 18. Sunday's late numbers were not available at press time and will be included in Monday's paper.
The City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism hosts the Second Annual Father Daughter Dance on Friday from 6 30 to 8 30 p m at the Aiken Electric Cooperative Community Room. Dads and daughters ages 4 10 are invited with tickets 20 per couple and 5 for each additional daughter. Tickets must be bought in advance at H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Music by DJ Landmark Productions, photos by Memories Cherished Photography. For details call 042-7631 or contact John Moore at imoore aikenstandard com.
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