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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 2008
Page
3
A discussion notes the offensive line at Aiken High, arguing the unit helps the team beyond the quarterback and defense, and questions the coach about their role in glory.
The speaker calls for mutual respect between generations and notes a map discrepancy about a Wal-Mart. They clarify the Richland Avenue Wal-Mart is on the west side of Aiken, correcting a north side misunderstanding.
A grateful shopper thanks a courteous man who offered his umbrella to shelter her while she loaded groceries into her car at Kroger during Wednesday evening rain.
Reading about Hurricane Gustav threats to New Orleans readers complain that fuel costs force Sean Diddy Combs to fly commercial and first class, reducing his luxury travel. Call in with remarks or email the Aiken Standard editorial page with your thoughts.
The Aiken Community Playhouse schedules auditions for Christmas Belles on Sept 28 at 3 PM and Sept 29 at 7 PM. roles for seven women 20 plus and four men 20 plus. Pre-audition forms available at the theater site. Harmony River Chorus of Sweet Adelines will perform at Westobou festival Sept 27 at 7 PM.
Lee the fall colors on a four day motorcoach tour through Tennessee leaving Aiken on October 21 and returning October 24. Madina Mott leads the trip with visits to Chattanooga and Pigeon Forge attractions including the Tennessee Aquarium and Dixie Stampede. Price covers hotel and meals with two lunches extra. $100 deposit due by September 8. call 645-4578 for details.
Susan Wike, after 16 years in teaching, moves from Mead Hall to Manuel de Cabral in Sosua Dominican Republic to serve as assistant principal and teacher. She cites climate and cost as factors, noting Sosua’s English speaking school, small classes, and limited resources.
Pvt Lafate S James completes nine weeks of basic combat training at Fort Jackson Columbia He studied the Army mission history core values and trained in basic combat skills weapons chemical warfare bayonet drill marching rifle marksmanship and field exercises He is brother to Chandra James of Calvin Court West Columbia and Jason Hooper of Keys Pond Road Ridge Spring.
The Rev. Ty Lockridge is appointed executive director of the Augusta Rescue Mission. He brings church ministry and business experience in marketing and advertising, having served as associate pastor at First Baptist Church in North Augusta. He earned a BA in communications from Baylor University and an MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Lucy Scoville became the new owner of Sweet Cow Creamery on Laurens Street in June. She plans a fun, people centered ice cream parlor with updates including credit card payments and Sunday hours 2 to 7 PM. The Shermans sold the business to move to Beaufort and remain involved as a family operation with Scoville’s sons helping. The shop offers custom cakes, the Holy Cow eight scoop challenge, and on site or off site birthday parties. Located at 106 Laurens St. SW reached at 642 2353.
The notice lists mailing address and contact details for the Aiken Standard published by Aiken Communications Inc. It includes phone numbers, email, delivery zones, EZ Pay rates, and Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 on select dates.
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