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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2008
Page
3
Oak Hill subdivision residents vent frustration over promised paving for Cooper Drive and Valley Drive in the City of Aiken. They report ongoing cold patch repairs and seek timely road improvements as part of the broader pavement program.
City of Auxen officials discuss performance gaps and unfinished work including paving around Woodside, sidewalks and street lights on Whiskey Road. The piece mentions management cleansing and the impact of public sentiment on smoking habits as a personal aside.
A public appeal urges residents of Aiken to allow a fireworks show despite concerns from some elders. Supporters insist the event benefits the community and should proceed without delay.
A Wagener resident wonders why Wagener can host a Fourth of July fireworks celebration while Aiken, despite being named an All-America City, appears unable to mount a similar event. The note hints at city pride and local traditions surrounding independence day celebrations.
An employee at the Laurens Street post office assisted with weighing and stamping a large stack of envelopes, going above and beyond in service. The thanks note highlights her dedication and helpfulness.
Community letters praise helpful strangers at a Wal Mart in the Southside who aided a shopper during a grocery bind. The Aiken Standard invites brief reader comments via TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or editorial at ai kenstand ard com, noting names not required and that editors may edit for space.
Sunday subscribers will receive delivery on the Aiken Standard on February 19 2008 and dates listed include February 16 March April 7 12 April 26 May 24 June 14 July 4 8 August 8 August 16 November 27 29 December 20 and December 26 27. Rates and EZ Pay details are noted with a help line contact.
Kathy Batchelor of Montmorenci Mini Milers leads Sunday morning carriage tours through downtown Aiken with miniature horses. The drives, organized for tourists and residents, showcase the town’s scenery, offer picnics around polo fields, and draw attention from people curious about the friendly minis. For details call 646-9993 or 502-1340.
Augusta Family Y and Gear- Bank and Trust organize the Miracle Concert at The First Tee in Augusta on Oct 12 to enter the Guinness World Records for the World’s Largest Family Picnic. Amy Grant headlines with other acts to raise funds for the Miracle League Field for handicapped children. tickets on sale soon.
A Contemporary Christian singer Any Grant will headline the Miracle Concert to benefit the Augusta Family. The event features multiple acts and aims to set a world record at the Fist Tee in Augusta on October 12 at 5 15 pm. Tickets are available at tixon line.com or by calling 278 4849. information line Mile Schumacher at 706 922 9606.
The Aiken Standard will publish local public meeting agendas each Monday. Agendas may be faxed to Michael Gibbons at 648-6052 or emailed to mgibbons@aikenstandard.com for inclusion. Aiken Design Review.
On the agenda for Tuesday June 30 at 6 30 p m at 214 Park Ave S W is a new business session covering the Old Aiken Overlay District. Mary Yarborough seeks vinyl siding at 156 Fairfield St N E within the Historic Overlay District. Eva and Stephen Mueller request an addition on the stable west side at Greenville St N W. Lele Brandt seeks renovations and additions at 402 Colleton Ave S E. Linda Clarke requests a new driveway and gates at 305 Colleton Ave SE.
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