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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2007
Page
3
A reader laments changes at the Farmer's Market affecting vendors and small town life as strawberry season ends. The letter urges policy action on DUI laws, noting vendors' safety and accountability, and calls on legislators and the governor to act.
A reader calls for removal of early oversized political signs and volunteers to help SCDOT. The letter notes hot weather dangers for pets left in cars, urges fresh water, and mentions local medical centers in Aiken. Readers are asked to call a Talkback hotline with opinions and brief, publishable comments.
The Aiken County Democratic Party hosted the First Dorn Derrick Dinner honoring the last two Third District congressmen, the late William Jennings Bryan Dorn and Butler Carson Derrick Jr. Derrick spoke praising public service, while Carol Khare Fowler urged party activity and noted Clinton’s Columbia NAACP dinner appearance. Lee Ballenger urged local candidates for 2008.
The Aiken Board of Realtors marked 50 years with a Woodside Plantation Country Club gala featuring casino games, live auction, and music attended by about 300 Realtors. Proceeds from play money and auctions benefit Habitat for Humanity as local leaders praise the market’s strength and community support.
Friday’s draw outcomes show Cash 3 Midday 0 2 8 and Cash 4 Midday 1 6 2 5. Cash 3 Evening results are 2 0 6 while Mega Millions numbers are 28 30 33 48 54 with Mega Ball 25.
Friends and family staged a lighthearted roast for Aiken City Councilwoman Lessie Price at Newberry Hall to raise funds for Pine Lawn Cemetery on Hampton Avenue and Newberry Street, established in 1852 for Aiken’s Black community. Price cited depleted funds and lack of perpetual care. Her son Justin recalled a playful memory while City Manager Roger LeDuc praised her dedication to the African American Cultural Center and Pine Lawn project.
The Italian-born composer Gian Carlo Menotti, founder of Spoleto Festival USA in 1977, died in February. The 2007 festival edition will honor his contributions with reflections on his impact and lasting legacy.
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