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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2008
Page
3
Attended the first baby boot camp session on Saturday August 30. The instructor impressed attendees and a new Aiken class aims to bring more locals to future sessions. Sign up at babybootcamp.com. Also noted is Clemson radio coverage shrinking to AM Augusta and closed restrooms at Citizens Park during a soccer game.
Question about post office policy: why are mail carrier vehicles still permitted to smoke while most buildings ban smoking, given public health concerns and paid-for service?
Officials warn food stamp programs face scrutiny amid reports of beneficiaries using benefits to buy luxury items while maintaining designer accessories and manicured nails.
The Aiken Standard invites public input via TalkBack or email. Comments should be brief, include names if provided, and may be edited for space and content. Readers are not required to provide their names and will not be published if omitted.
A correction clarifies that the Mark Fulmer fund resides at First Citizens Bank not Citizens First Bank. It also notes Area 3 Assistant Superintendent Tim Yarborough and Midland Valley principal Dorris Hickson did not comment on Bruce Zuehlke's paid administrative leave, with Rich Knight confirming the action.
In a low turnout referendum 71 percent of City of Aiken voters chose to retain partisan elections. About 1,400 of roughly 18,000 registered voters cast ballots with margins favoring partisan status across precincts and precincts like Six Points and Aiken 5 showing strong opposition to nonpartisan elections. Both major local parties united against the change and praised the outcome as reflecting everyday people interests.
Five high schools including Aiken High and North Augusta gain permission to hold 2009 graduations at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. The board approved the plan amid past crowding complaints, with rental costs estimated at about twelve thousand dollars for two days. Wagener Salley and Ridge Spring Monetta may join if back to back ceremonies are arranged.
The Aiken Choral Society will present Favorite Opera Arias and Ensembles on Saturday September 27 at 7 30 p m at the Aiken County Historical Museum. Tickets are 35 dollars for individuals and 50 dollars for couples. For information call 642 2015 and tickets are sold at the museum.
Akisha Hempfield a 29 year old from Hephzibah Ga pleaded guilty to attempted hijacking of an elderly woman's car at North Augusta Wal Mart after shoplifting. She received a 3 year prison term followed by 3 years probation with a total 14 year sentence suspended on conditions. A witness aided the victim and North Augusta Public Safety arrested Hempfield soon after.
The Aiken Standard announces subscription prices for various terms and delivery options. Includes contact details for Scott B. Hunter and office addresses plus a list of Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 and general mail information.
Tuesday drawing results list Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening numbers July sequence includes 6-7-6 and 5-4-0-9 for Pick 4. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers 8 10 13 34 37 with multiplier 2. Mega Match 6 numbers 5-14-18-22-27-36. Cash 3 and Cash 4 additional midday and evening results. Fantasy 5 numbers 38-21-14-39-4 Mega Millions 22-28-49-52-23 with Mega Bail 2.
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