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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2011
Page
3
A reader thanks the Good Samaritan who retrieved a laundry basket with books and clothes that fell from a white Sportrac near the National Guard building on Whiskey Road. The finder recalled placing the items on the roadside, and the author also recovered a phone later and seeks a misplaced rent check.
Gratitude for a fabulous birthday at the Red Pepper restaurant. Guests raved about the food and the toast highlighted John as a true class act.
A Friday paper photo shows Sarah Williams on her 90th birthday with smiling faces and a heartwarming scene. The image captures a warm gathering of happy people and kind gestures.
Support to the Aiken and Jackson mayors council members businesses and volunteers is thanked for September ovarian cancer awareness efforts. Teal ribbons posters bookmarks and awareness bands helped educate the public and stressed early detection. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief comments.
The Aiken Standard corrects Friday’s Portrait of the Past. Women from left should be Jan Boylston Mary Alice Speed and Kathy Petty. Readers with factual errors are asked to report them to Mike Gibbons at 644-2381 or editional aikenstandard.com.
The snippet shows contact details for Aiken Standard staff with office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Rutland Drive, and phone numbers 648-2311 and 648-6052. Staff lines include Tim O Briant Executive Editor and Michael Gibbons managing editor, plus a newsroom line.
The Ruth Patrick Center coordinates SEED on the USC Aiken campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event aims to bring hands on science to CSRA families with dozens of activities including hydrogen power robotics and Get Slimed. Organizers hope attendance exceeds 3 000.
The fourth Buddy Walk to support families of people with Down syndrome will be held at USC Aiken's Roberto Hernandez stadium behind the Convocation Center. Registration starts at 12 30 p m with the walk at 2 p m The event includes food inflatables sports activities and crafts for all ages Proceeds go to Upside of Downs Augusta and Aiken chapters and the National Down Syndrome Society Coordinators Tim and Jenny Hall helped establish the Aiken chapter and emphasize family support and inclusion.
Charles N. LaFortuna, 26, of Martinez, was arrested Thursday after attempting to use a stolen lottery ticket. He faces two counts of lottery fraud and is jailed at the Aiken County detention center.
Aiken Public Safety investigates vandalism on the Southside with spray painted messages on a climbing wall and bulletin board. A City employee found paint at tennis courts and a nearby business as Red Ribbon Week and Eddie Eagle safety programs are set Oct 17–28 with police and ATF presentations at local schools.
Investigators respond to a burglary at the Aiken SPCA construction site on Willow Run Road. A refrigerator and printer were reported stolen from the office trailer. Evidence is being processed.
A large door mat valued at 700 dollars was reported stolen from Aiken Middle School. A Warrenville man was caught attempting theft at Walmart on Richland Avenue, facing charges and detention. Other incidents include cat theft, vehicle entries, stolen money, cameras, and jewelry across Hitchcock Drive, Triple Tree Lane, Eclipse Loop, Barnwell Avenue, and surrounding areas.
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