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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2013
Page
2
Carlie Dorn, 13, captured the IHRA Summit Pro Am Division 2 Junior Advanced class at Carolina Dragway on Aug 25, earning an Ironman Trophy. She is the daughter of Sonny and Jessica Dorn and granddaughter of Fred and Mary Campbell.
Paige Campbell, 9, placed second in the IHRA Summit Pro Am Division 2 Junior Beginner at Carolina Dragway on August 24. She received an IHRA Ironman Plaque and is the daughter of Chad and Jessica Campbell, granddaughter of Fred and Mary Campbell and Jimmy and Robbie Cook.
The 37th Aiken's Makin runs two days starting today at 9 a.m. with 70 plus vendors on Park Avenue. Food and art vendors, performances on York and Union, and the annual People’s Parade mark the weekend as road closures and detours affect downtown traffic.
The 37th annual Aiken's Makin' festival runs Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm in Downtown Aiken with free admission. Public safety notes no reserved parking on a first come basis. expect possible thunderstorms and warm temperatures with high 90s Friday and mid 80s Saturday. Hydration urged. information available via Aiken Chamber at 803-641-1111 or aikensmakin.net.
The Palmetto Track & Field Club provides training and competition for ages 8 to 18 with coaches like Charles McKeel and Erika Wisdom. Young athletes describe friendship, exercise, and personal growth through two hour training sessions and cross country practice, balancing school and sport as they run together.
The Palmetto Track & Field Club requests financial aid uniforms and a sprint coach plus access to high school tracks. Club leader Jack Gilmore notes season timing May through July for track and September through December for cross country with year round training. About 25 youths currently participate with goals to expand and reach AAU and USA Track & Field national meets.
Tickets for the Western Carolina State Fair at the Aiken Fairgrounds are available online and at local outlets including Greg's Gas Plus Kent's Korner Walmart Edgefield Fuel Crossroads Insurance and Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The fair runs Oct 17 26 with events such as USC Aiken Pro Rodeo and a demolition derby. Ten Buck Tuesday offers unlimited rides for $10 on Oct 22.
Millbrook Baptist Church hosts a night of comedy music and ministry featuring Mark Lowry pianist Steve Whitmire and guest Warren Barfield at 223 South Aiken Blvd on Thursday Sept 19 at 7 pm. Tickets general 20 dollars Gold Circle 25 dollars group of 10 or more 18 dollars. Call 855-223-1008 or visit museconcerts.com or buy at the church.
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