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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2009
Page
3
A reader questions the DOE mission and budget after 31 years since its 1977 founding. The letter notes $24.2 billion annual spending, 16,000 federal staff, and 100,000 civil employees, arguing much energy should be sourced domestically. It also criticizes meteorology commentary and comments on baccalaureate traditions.
Readers discuss the new downtown fountain and potential plans for Laurens street, clarify left turn rules at green lights, criticize the president's abortion stance, and note a delayed card from Tennessee. Call TalkBack at (803) 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com with brief comments.
The North Augusta Service Unit of Girl Scouts outlines a summer schedule for grades K through 7 open to non registered girls. Programs run 10 am to 2 pm at North Augusta First Methodist Church with lunches available at registration. Activities include SWAPS crafts, a Daniel Boone living history visit, Glamour Girls spa day, quilting basics, and cooking lessons across multiple Saturdays in June and July.
The Girl Scouts announce a summer series with activities from 10 am to 2 pm at North Augusta SM Church and Living History Park. Events include SWAPS crafting June 7 and July 25 reenactments, Glamour Girls spa day July 47, cooking sessions, Sew Glam crafts August 1, and camping basics August 8. Fees: $2 per program and $10 to join. Contact Kimberly Garrett or Suzanne Stone for details.
A Goodwill shopper in Aiken, Rachel Bartley, found a white gold South Aiken High School class ring with the name Anthony in a jacket pocket. She returned it to the school, where Anthony England and his mother were grateful after nearly three years apart.
Local leaders and celebrities gather for the 11th annual fundraiser at Rye Patch on Friday June 12 from 7 to 9 pm. Thirty two chefs compete with a mix of foods from Hawaiian ambrosia to roadkill breakfast muffins. Proceeds support Mental Health America of Aiken County. Tickets 30 in advance 35 at the door. Call 641-4164 for details.
Coastal Carolina University announces dean's list honors for the 2009 spring semester with Nicole M Holley Amanda S Lewis Peggy E Busbee Melissa N Edington Joel W Hutto I Kara E Timmerman Stephen B Lan ham Cesar A Navarro and Paul C Jackson named to the list. Justin G Hewlett named to spring dean's list as a freshman.
The notice lists newsroom phone numbers for submissions and editorial contacts, including Michael Gibbons and Tim O Briant, plus hours and mailing address. It notes the publication is owned by Aiken Communications Inc and provides subscription rates and delivery dates for 2009.
A North Augusta student majoring in construction management has been named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Georgia Southern University, highlighting academic excellence among the university's undergraduates.
Saturday results list Pick 3 Midday 9 4 8 Pick 4 Midday 3 5 5 5 Pick 3 Evening 3 3 8 Pick 4 Evening 1 1 2 0 Powerball 1 23 42 51 59 Powerball 20 Powerplay 5
Cash 3 Midday 6 6 7 Cash 4 Midday 8 7 4 7 Cash 3 Evening 5 4 5 Saturday Draws for Win For Life Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 were unavailable at presstime See Monday's Aiken Standard for the results
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