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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 2012
Page
2
An AT A GLANCE briefing shows the percentage of the civilian labor force unemployed, reported by month with seasonally adjusted figures. The data highlights fluctuations in unemployment as the economy shifts, framing the trend for readers seeking quick insight into labor market health.
Area obituaries report recent deaths of Albert Anderson Burnettown. Benjamin Edward Pene Augusta. Donald Ray McCollum. Gladys Partridge. James Jackson Aiken. Jimmye V. Miller Salley. Judith King Aiken. Michael Gaughan Williston. Viola Snooks Thompson Springfield. William Albert Piesch Jr. Aiken. Willie Lee Snipes Wagener.
Frances Williams, life partner of fallen Master Cpl. Sandy Rogers, receives a memorial quilt from the Carolina Pine Quilters Guild during a Beside the Badge meeting. The guild also provided quilts for Scotty Richardson’s mother and wife, and for Richardson’s three sons, honoring the fallen officers.
The live oak at the Aiken Training Track is said to bury Blue Peter the 1948 champion horse. Locals call the tree Blue Peter's Tree and link its tale to the Aiken Trials and Derby lore. The April 5 edition notes a horse named Serene case of appendicitis amidst Kentucky Derby chatter.
Marilyn Van Derbur former Miss America of 1958 will headline a Child Advocacy Center luncheon at USC Aiken to discuss surviving childhood abuse and promoting prevention. The event runs 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m on Wednesday April 25 in the Business and Education Building second floor gym with tickets 25. Proceeds support 100 Women campaign for awareness and advocacy. For details or tickets call 644 5100 or visit cacofaiken.org.
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