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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2006
Page
3
A Christmas vacation water main break caused lawn washout near a resident end. Neighbors reported it and the Water Department repaired the break and later rake sand prepare soil plant sod. The final repair looks better than the rest of the yard.
A reader notes seniors fear reporting issues to Public Safety and observes elderly residents on porches while nuisances grow. They urge a confidential help line and discuss taxes, housing costs, and immigration comments impacting community distress.
City officials consider spending 575 000 on sidewalks along University Parkway and Gregg Avenue serving the new Wal-Mart raising questions if the retailer should cover costs. The piece notes USC Aiken students may prefer driving and invites readers to comment via Talkback.
Team captains met to finalize sign ups funds and tents for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life at Aiken High School on Friday May 19 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Organizers outlined field setup sign in times safety rules and rain contingency. Comments praised volunteers and announced fundraisers including a May 22 27 mini relay at Aiken Mall and a Bank Day May 15 for t shirt distribution.
The Graniteville community coalition and partners hold the first of three workshops at Gregg Park Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They focus on emergency preparedness after the January 2008 train derailment and chlorine spill, with EPA grant support and guidance by project manager Louisiana Wright.
The annual Aiken Master Gardener Plant Sale is set for Saturday at the Aiken Farmers Market from 7 am until plants sell out. A raffle offers two garden benches two Kentа Master Gardener visits and special plants. Funds support the Aiken Master Gardener Scholarship Program. The event also marks Clemson Day with representatives from Clemson extensions.
Aiken County district transportation office announces a bus driver training class to update skills and safety procedures for district routes and students. The program aims to improve driver readiness and service reliability across schools.
An OCR fragment shows various monetary amounts and codes: $1100, $600, 3725, 506, $2475, and $2280. No accompanying context or clear items are readable.
May brings a focus on discretion in Aiken as local officials highlight the month’s character trait. South Carolina and Georgia lottery results are listed for Thursday, including Pick 3 and Pick 4 draws and Fantasy 5 numbers.
The Aiken County Public Library will launch free wireless Internet on Tuesday May 16 at 1 30 PM. Library manager Michael Swan says the service expands research options and serves patrons locally and visiting. The ceremony will be attended by Aiken County Council members and other dignitaries.
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