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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2008
Page
3
In a blunt message, Woodside residents declare love for their city and tell outsiders to relocate if they dislike local issues with squirrels dogs and parking. They urge newcomers to move to other cities and leave them alone.
During the Lumi nary Ceremony attendees are urged to stay quiet and honor those who died. Afterward a silent mile walk is requested to remember the deceased and support the living, though some disrupted the moment with conversations and laughter.
The piece extols volunteering offering social perks and personal joy. It notes chances to meet people, enjoy coffee or a movie, and experience blessings from helping those in need through volunteering roles.
The Aiken Council on Aging lists activities from 2 to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Readers may call 648- S447 for details and submit brief comments to the Aiken Standard via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or editor@aikenstandard.
The Aiken Standard corrects May 21 misidentifying Jet Beckum in coverage of the City of Aiken smoking ordinance meeting. The newspaper states it strives for accuracy and invites readers to report errors by contacting Mite Gibbons or Jeff Wallace with corrected details.
South Carolina Second Circuit cases reveal a goat farming theme, confessions by a bulldozer driver, and the rising use of George Washington imagery. Keith Walters pleaded guilty to five counts of bank fraud with restitution over 11000, receiving five years with one year suspended.
The EnergySolutions Foundation awarded $2,000 scholarships to 26 high school sophomores and provided each recipient with a laptop. Seven recipients hail from Aiken County. others come from Richmond and Columbia counties in Georgia. Winners were selected for academics, community service, and career goals, with a focus on math science and engineering.
The Aiken Center for the Arts adds a second showing of The First Saturday in May after a sold out premiere. The 97 minute documentary follows six horse trainers on the Kentucky Derby path with rare footage and insights into racing life. A portion of profits supports the Grayson-Jockey Research Foundation. Reservations 641-9094.
The Aiken Chapter of the S. C. State Employees Association will meet Wednesday at noon in the Aiken Electric Cooperative Community Room. Awards will be given for the Chapter Employee of the Year. Guest speaker Broadus Jamerson will discuss association goals. Catering by Hilda Catering costs seven dollars per person. Contact Sandra Shealey at 641 7704 ext 702 for details.
Postal notice lists address changes for Akan Stancac P.O. Box 486 Akan SC 29802 and mentions EZ Paymos rates, delivery frequencies, and Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 including Dante February 16 March 1 April 8 Abi 7 12 April 26 May 26 June 16 July 18 August 8 August 18 November 27 28 December 20 and 26 27.
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