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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2007
Page
4
A reader to TalkBack criticizes higher fees for non residents and questions funding purposes. The letter defends local youth sports access and urges the paper to restore a respectful community voice.
Readers urge South Carolina lawmakers to oppose actions easing funding for the SREL plant and demand oversight of potential land and population hazards. They question why local representatives did not protest and invite comments via the Aiken Standard Talkback channel.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for errors in its May 27 and May 28 issues. Amanda Whisnant book outlets were mislisted and John Shimko did not receive a Purple Heart. Jimmy Sutherland’s wedding ring misattribution and Shimko’s medal remarks are clarified.
The Aiken County Council enters a second budget session with 31 days left to shape fiscal 2007-08. Sheriff Michael Hunt and others pressed for funding. several members warned against a large millage rise as they must choose between road maintenance and emergency services amid limited funds.
Budget work session reveals requests from Vamer and others for restored or increased funding. Vamer warns of cuts to web based mutual support and emergency routing. Hunt seeks narcotics training and inmate care funds. Daw son and library leaders request repairs and restorations. Council wrestles with millage caps and state budget rules ahead of June 7 meeting.
The Aiken Choral Society presented a Tuesday concert celebrated as a tribute to the Virginia Tech victims. The program featured Randall Thompson settings from Frostiana and Schubert Mass in F with Poulenc Gloria, with soloists named and proceeds to benefit the society. A repeat show is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. tickets are $10 at the door. Call 648-1252 for details.
The entry notes Boldness as the May trait and lists Tuesday winning numbers for Pick 3 Midday 7 6 5 and Pick 4 Midday 3 4 5 1 plus Evening draws 7 6 1 and 37 47, with Cash 3 Midday 2 6 7 and Cash 4 Midday 0 3 5 7. Evening 3 3 4 and 2 5 1 6. Fantasy 5 9 36 3 13 24. Mega Millions 2 24 44 51 54 with Mega Ball 7.
City of Aiken attorneys asked a circuit court judge to review the May 10 gag order shielding pretrial information in the Christina Morris murder case. They argued the order should consider press rights and noted 911 recordings requested by the media. Morris, 21, is charged with murder in the May 3 stabbing death of her mother Dana Davis. Bond hearing pending.
Murray International Trading Inc recalls Lucky Eight Brand Dried Lily Bulb due to undeclared sulfites. No illnesses reported. Packaged in a 12 ounce uncoded plastic bag sold nationwide. Consumers should return to place of purchase. Details by phone at 718-230-
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