Aiken County Courthouse Condemned For Poor Condition
Citizens criticize the Aiken County courthouse over its neglected state and lack of upkeep. Local residents blame authorities for failing to maintain the building.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2008
Page
3
Aiken County EMS Praised as Local Superheroes
The men and women of Aiken County EMS are celebrated for their swift response and life saving work, portrayed as true superheroes in the community.
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Secondhand Smoke Dangers Highlight Public Health Message
A short notice warns that smoke exposure endangers innocents and likens secondhand smoke to driving drunk. It urges use of warning stickers in areas where others cannot be harmed.
Squirrels as Unwanted Guests Prompt Frustration
A reader vents about nonhuman visitors chewing through vehicle hoses and home siding. The note stresses squirrels multiply if fed and expresses desire for them to depart from the property.
Officials Vote On Bills About Dogs in Public Areas
Citizen thanks the paper for reporting how officials voted on measures including keeping dogs out of downtown and the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center play area. The writer notes dogs make a mess of mulch and seeks clear laws.
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H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Public Commentary Calls For Inclusive Dining Rules
A reader letter argues restaurants should welcome all ages and criticizes bans on children. The piece urges focus on issues like government policy and fuel costs, inviting calls and emails to the TalkBack hotline and the Aiken Standard editorial desk.
Sex offender suspects sought in Aiken County
Aiken County authorities hunt William M. Blackburn 43 of Beech Island and Julius V. Brown 34 of Aiken for failure to register as sex offenders and for not reporting address changes. Blackburn was convicted in 1999 for lewd act on a child. Brown for sexual assault in 1983. Call (800) 922-9709 with tips.
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Aiken
William M. Blackburn
Beech Island
Julius V. Brown
Aiken County
Blackburn
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Aiken Standard delivers schedule and contact details
Cheant 47am days and 7 ae plans for mail delivery outside zones. For information about mail delivery EZ Pay rates or frequencies, call (603) 648-2311. Sunday Plus subscribers will receive the Alkan Standard on various dates in 2008 including February 19 and many dates through December.
Aiken County Bar honors its outstanding members
The Aiken County Bar celebrated sixteen long serving members and the 2nd Circuit solicitor Barbara Morgan for trailblazing work. The ceremony honored 40 to 60 year veterans with plaques, plus Henderson Johnson received the DuRant Distinguished Service Award amid a standing ovation. Notable honorees included George Anderson Bob Bell C Marshall Cain LaVaun Fox Mary Kosinski Rodney Peeples Milly Dufour Peters Irene Rudnick Chuck Simmons Doug Smith Henry Summerall Frampton Toole Gasper Toole James C Vin son and Sylvia Westerdahl.
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Aiken
2Nd Circuit
Barbara Morgan
Grant Ibbons
Barbara
Gibbons
South Carolina
DuRant
Henderson Johnson
Bar
Ean
George Anderson
Bob Bell
C. Marshall Cain
LaVaun Fox
Mary Kosinski
Rodney Peeples
Milly Dufour Peters
Irene Rudnick
Chuck Simmons
Doug Smith
Henry Summerall
Frampton Toole
Gasper Toole
James C. Vinson
Sylvia Westerdahl
Mike Gellatly
Gellatly
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Family Connection to Host Special Needs Wills Seminar
South Carolina group will hold a free seminar on Special Needs Wills and Trusts Monday from 6 to 7 30 p m at AgSouth Farm Credit 951 E Pine Log Road. Registration is requested.
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Amily Connection
South Carolina
AgSouth Farm Credit
Pine Log Road
4-H Centennial Horsemanship Event Saturday at Serenity Farm
4-H celebrates 100 years with a morning festival at Serenity Farm from 9 a.m. to noon. Demonstrations on Round Pen Riding and Natural Horsemanship led by Leslie Avey Julie Robbins and Lynn Wolfe focus on improving communication with horses. For information call 649-6297 ext 113.
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Serenity Farm
Leslie Avey
Julie Robbins
Lynn Wolfe
First Steps to Meet cilpmadahalsg Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Aiken County First Steps Office 208 D The Alley. For more information call Marcia Nash at 643-3845.
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Aiken County
First Steps
Marcia Nash
Aiken Library Kicks Off 2008 Summer Reading Program
The Aiken County Public Library launches the 2008 Summer Reading Program Catch the Reading Bug with sign ups starting Tuesday. Children 5 and under must read 20 books while those 6 and older need 10. logs due August 4 earn a certificate and a book funded by a Target grant. Activities include afternoon specials, family nights, youth programs, and Paws Read with therapy dogs. the season ends July 30 with Splash Down Party.
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Aiken County Public Library
Friends of the Aiken County Public Library
Target Corporation
Jennie Beck
Brett Cooper
Chad Crews
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Ugly Duckling
Porkchop Productions
Scooby-Doo
Holly Woltz
Aiken Veterinary Services
Rapunzel
ASPCA
Beck
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Thursday Cash 4 Midday and Evening Numbers
Lottery update notes Thursday draws with Cash 4 Midday 6 8 8 2 and Evening 9 0 6. Late numbers were not available at press time.
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