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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 2004
Page
3
The event, part of National HIV Testing Day, runs Saturday from noon to 2 PM. Sponsored by DHEC and the Ryan White outreach team from the Medical College of Georgia, the oral test is confidential and faster than blood tests.
A community HIV testing day is set for Saturday noon at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center. Gail Diggs and Kathleen Childs provide contact numbers for info. The piece notes rising cases among ages 15 to 24, emphasizes early testing, and cites 469 people living with HIV or AIDS in the Lower Savannah Health District as of December 2003.
The Aiken County Board of Education adopted the 2004 2005 budget with no tax increase. Comptroller Brock Heron said per pupil funding stands at 1811 dollars, about 40 dollars less than the state formula, offsetting cuts in other programs. The board also approved restoring 50000 to band programs, by a 5 4 vote, amid debate over program cuts and future funding.
Local politicians at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce reviewed the recent legislative session. They faulted the retirement system fix and tort reform talks while noting TERI proposals and per pupil funding concerns. Senator Ryberg warned TERI could create a $200 million unfunded liability. Senator Moore lamented stalled tort reform. Rep. Perry urged will to reform.
In North Augusta, Christopher Eugene Blitchington, 34, was acquitted after a jury deliberated 1 hour 45 minutes. Prosecutors had charged him with breaking into Carmen Toole’s home in July 2003 and attempting to steal items including a camcorder, purse, and tool box. Toole and Thomas Butler testified and described an alleged pursuit.
Aiken Public Safety investigates an armed robbery at a Richland Avenue Shell where a clerk rang up a purchase then handed the cash drawer to a 6-foot-3, 190-pound suspect who fled west with a silver handgun. Bloodhound tracking found two cash notes. video is under review.
The Aiken Playhouse will present Anne of Green Gables. Everette Chandler, assistant solicitor with Rotary, plans travel to South Africa with his team.
Aiken reveals its character trait for June as Joyfulness highlighting community spirit and positive civic values. The monthly feature names Joyfulness as the guiding attribute for residents and local programs during the upcoming month.
Tuesday drawings yield Pick 3 Midday 7 0 5 and Pick 4 Midday 9 9 4 5. Evening draws show Pick 3 0 0 8 and Pick 4 0 7 8 0 for South Carolina.
Georgia Lottery results list midday and evening Cash 3 and Cash 4 draws with numbers 3 8 1 for Cash 3 Midday and 5 1 6 6 for Cash 4 Midday. Fantasy 5 shows 30 8 25 14 22. Change Game entries K 7 1 6 0 R, 0 9 6 7 4 H, K 6 8 1 9 M. Mega Millions numbers are 9 10 17 41 52 with Mega Ball 19.
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