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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2005
Page
3
A reader discusses summer school, wait lists, and no child left behind while urging better parent notification. The letter also blends praise and critique of South Carolina policies, plus a call for helmet use and speed awareness on highways. It invites comments via Talkback and email.
Aiken High School FFA received the Governor’s Citation at Clemson University for outstanding community development in the Aiken area. The group donated garden produce to food banks, sent plants to nursing homes, and partnered with elementary schools and other clubs to create a campus park. Advisor Joe Wilson praised the students for their effort.
Willie Riley, 90, was named Father of the Year at the Smith Hazel Senior Citizens Arts and Craft Club Pre Fathers Day celebration. He applauded his eight generations and community service while attendees praised fathers and offered gifts and thanks. Delores Byrd and Roxanne Gibson demonstrated easy recipes and crafts for Father’s Day as the club promotes the July Fest and ongoing activities at the Smith Hazel Recreation Center.
Bradford's Event Planning in Aiken has been sold to Missie Bowman Boisvert of Palmetto Package. Bradford will relocate to the coast, work in marketing, and continue involved in larger events while Boisvert expands services and community outreach. Palmetto Package is at 230 Park Avenue SW. call 649-6961 for details.
Parker, junior vice commandant for the Aiken Marine Corps League, won the State Marine of the Year award at the Marine Corps League State Convention on Parris Island. He oversees the Marine for Life program helping veterans with employment and community integration. He also aids Toys for Tots and veteran parades, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1959 to 1964.
Information on office hours and contact details for The Aiken Standard along with subscription rates and delivery policies. It outlines payment methods, renewal rules, carrier responsibilities, and delivery problem reporting. The notice emphasizes prepaid accounts converting to carrier collection at term end and cancellation procedures.
The city highlights Justice as its character trait for June. Lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 9 4 8 and Pick 4 Midday 0 8 2 5. Evening draws yield Pick 3 4 6 9 and Pick 4 4 9 5 6 with Cash 3 Midday 4 5 5 and Cash 4 Midday 7 2 1 6. Fantasy 5 numbers are 7 11 24 30 32.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors via phone or email to set the record straight. Call Cail Mike Gibbons at 644-2381 or Jeff Wallace at 644-2400 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with corrections or clarifications.
Aiken Standard invites readers to submit pictures of faces and places in Aiken County for display. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or online at the paper’s site. Mail or deliver completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions contact Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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