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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2008
Page
3
Parents and families express disappointment that they could not attend their children's graduation. The Board of Education faces complaints from larger schools over access, prompting action to address the situation.
A man was seen walking a line of ducks along Laurens Street on Saturday afternoon, creating a notable street scene and prompting onlookers to snap photos of the unusual parade.
A reader compliments Gene Owens for the Monday June 16 column in the Living on the Go section. The note praises Owens as a Southern gentleman and entertaining writer and thanks him for his gutsy stance.
The piece frames a call for readers to share opinions on locating Osama bin Laden, urging action before the end of Mr. Bush’s presidency. It invites messages via TalkBack at 644 2384 or email to editorial at aikenstandard com, noting readers’ names may not be aired and space and content limits apply.
The Aiken Standard acknowledges errors in recent editions. A downed tree affected the 10th fairway at Aiken Golf Club. A June photo misidentified Colleen Carry and teens volunteering with Home Works were miscaptioned. Bruce Gordon faced arrest in another case. Leon Gordon, a U S Army soldier at Fort Hood, was not charged. Readers may report errors to the editors.
Area magician Chad Crews performed two shows at the Aiken County Public Library to 85 to 90 children in the meeting room. The former teacher and church pastor presented a safari themed act with tarantula and scorpion props, then snakes, ending with a Houdini style escape. He urged kids to read and noted his schedule includes about 300 performances annually.
Millbrook Elementary names A B honor roll for the fourth nine weeks listing numerous students including Lili Sana Benavides Maddison Clayton Tyren Kelly Lois White Davis Cornwell Jah Hak Logan Sih Mya Isabella Nue and many others across grades. The long roster names students such as Thomas Vine Bron Fler Trevor Poy oe Beckham Brooke Burkhalter Akeva Dunbar Jacob Heddy Letitia Hope Sam Trey Thomas An Ye Chase Kayla Mixon Hagan Goings Seth Patchan and more.
The fragment lists the Aken Standard's contact info and subscription details at PO Box 486 Akan SC plus scattered lottery numbers and draw timings such as Powerball and Cash 4. It also mentions delivery dates in 2008 and various dates for issues.
Anne Harper of Aiken won a Rembrandt Charms monthly Story of My Life contest, describing her bracelet of symbols from her life and gifts for her daughter Julia. She received a silver bracelet and a carousel charm as the prize and plans to give Julia the keepsake.
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