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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 2012

Page

3

School board faced criticism over teacher staffing

A reader voice expresses disappointment in the school board for not ensuring sufficient teachers to educate students. The note emphasizes the need for qualified teachers in classrooms.

Memorial note for Mrs Gubel at Oakwood Elementary

A heartfelt tribute to Mrs Gubel at Oakwood Elementary noting she will be missed by students parents and teachers. The message expresses affection and best wishes for her and family.

Gubel Oakwood Elementary

Figs for Sale and Scissors Sharpening Sought

Local readers seek options for buying figs and having scissors sharpened. Call the TalkBack line at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Names not required.

Aikenstandard Aiken South Carolina Mike Gibbons Jeff Wallace Aikenstandard.com Scott B. Hunter

Correction on map shows new church site location

The Aiken Standard says a map published in the Wednesday edition inaccurately placed the future St Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. The correct site is a plot between Union and Fairfield streets north of Sea Lane. the paper invites readers to report errors.

Aiken Standard St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church Union and Fairfield Streets Sea Lane

Local News Desk Contact Directory at 326 Rutland Drive

The listing shows office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive with phone lines 648-2311 and fax 648-6052. It credits Executive Editor Michael Gibbons and Sports Editor Cam Huffman, along with the site aikenstardard.com and staff roles. The fragment includes names and roles for editors and an online address.

Rutland Drive Fox

Planning Commission OKs Sam's plat in Aiken County

The Planning Commission unanimously approved seven lot plats totaling about 311 acres for a Sam's Club site on U.S. Highway 1 near Robert M. Bell Parkway. The project includes a 136,000 square foot warehouse, a gas station, and a car wash, with final encroachment permits pending and a two year construction timeline.

Aiken Dick Smith Brian Lovett Sid Dudley ADC Engineering S.C. Department of Transportation Aiken County Stephen Strohminger Century Lane

USC Aiken Chorus Returns After Scotland Trip

The USC Aiken Chorus recounts its return to Aiken after a three week journey to Scotland and England. Members describe long travel hours, bus mix ups in Edinburgh, melted bangs from a curling iron incident, and a splash by a bus in a mud puddle. They thank St John’s United Methodist Church, St John’s Augusta, St Paul’s Lutheran Aiken, First Presbyterian Aiken, and anonymous donors for support. Anne Fulcher, a USC Aiken student from Bath, is highlighted as a singer in the group.

States Aiken U.K Scotland Edinburgh Dr. Scraper Aberdeen Karla St. John’s United Methodist Church Augusta St. Paul's Lutheran Church First Presbyterian Church of USC Aiken Anne Fulcher USC Aiken Chorus M ‘Aiken Music Fulcher Bath

Emma the Fire Ant Finds a Friend by Melinda Cochran

Aiken author Melinda Cochran debuts a picture book for ages 3 to 5 about Emma the Fire Ant and her friend Jayce the Junebug. The March release from Tate Publishing includes an audio download and scripture quotes on every page.

Aiken Melinda Cochran Virginia Cochran Emma Fire Ant Jayce Junebug Tate Publishing Caleb Irwin Suzanne Stone Emma the Fire Ant

Emma the Fire Ant Finds a Friend book offer

A notice promotes the children's book Emma the Fire Ant Finds a Friend available online at Tate Publishing and through Cochran. Pricing is 8.99 and contact emails are provided for direct purchase inquiries. The passage also mentions Suzanne Stone as a general assignment reporter for the Aiken Standard with social media handles.

Ant Tatepublishing.com Cochran Emmathefireant Bellsouth.net Emma the Fire Ant Tatepublishing. Com Suzanne Stone Aiken Standard Augusta

Aiken Kiwanis Tricycle Race Chooses Winners

Jacob Oremus, 4, congratulates his twin Jenna after she completes a tricycle race at the Aiken Kiwanis Club annual benefit. Staff photographer Rob Novit captures the moment. Video available online at www.

Rob Novit Jacob Oremus Jenna Aiken Kiwanis Club

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