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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2005
Page
2
The group Fox and Them performs on stage Friday with fans expected to pack the venue. The event promises a full set of rock and indie tunes as doors open in the evening and tickets remain available at the box office.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit historical portraits of faces and places in Aiken County. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or online. Mail or deliver completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29801. for questions contact Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
Aiken declares honor the trait of the month for May. Lottery numbers announced include Pick 3 Midday 2 7 6 and Evening 2 2 5, Pick 4 Midday 9 9 2 7 and Evening 2 3 6 7, Cash 3 9 2 6, Cash 4 7 0 9 9, Fantasy 5 4 14 35 37 39, and Lotto South 17 21 24 25 27 34.
The Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County notes the team meets every other Tuesday at Aiken Barnwell Mental Health with the Wednesday edition error corrected. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
Public notice outlines payment options for Daily and Sunday subscriptions, EzPay plans, weekend rates, and discounts. It includes carrier delivery expectations, phone numbers for delivery issues, and policy on payments and cancellations. It notes independent contractor status of carriers and automatic billing changes at term expiry.
The Women of Woodside unveiled the cover of their in progress cookbook The Perfect Setting at Woodside Plantation. Laura Holly wife of the late H Earle Holly features on the cover. Proceeds aid local charities and the book includes menus and photos from Aiken area venues.
South Carolina Department of Transportation schedules open houses at maintenance offices across the state tied to National Transportation Week. The 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. events allow the public to meet workers, view demonstrations and historical photos, see equipment, and enjoy a poster display. Children are welcome and refreshments are provided. Contact local offices or Michael Jara or Matt Pugliese at 641 7665 for details.
The text argues immigrants aided U S expansion including penal colony arrivals in Georgia and Chinese laborers after the Chinese Exclusion Act. It asserts that railroads depended on Oriental immigrants and questions who counts as legal immigrants, touching on Ellis Island and historic arrival methods.
A Hopeland Gardens attendee reports the concert sound was terrific without being overpowering and credits the sound team. The reader also mentions Michelle Malkin's today’s article and expresses agreement with her views.
Citizens learn new rules for all local tracks with a 25 mph limit near Granite Ville. The gauge of time saved is tied to the section from the ball park to Anthony Road in Burnettown. Wednesday specials list affordable menu items with prices including 20 and 15 dollars.
Residents urge construction of a sidewalk on Two Notch Road citing hazards for pedestrians en route to Odell Weeks and nearby schools. Community members warn of potential injuries if a path is not built soon.
Readers comment on the May edition noting the new format is easier to read while others find the print harder for older eyes. Voices differ on readability but overall appreciation for improvements is evident.
A reader urges park users to pick up after their dogs at Odell Weeks. They note some owners fail to do so and ask the community to help keep the park clean. Readers may call the TalkBack hotline or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments.
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