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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 2006

Page

3

Highway 1 Sets Sights on Sam's Club Expansion

A reader argues that land along Highway 1 to Interstate 20 should host a Sam's Club or Wal Mart. They note numerous towns Batesburg Ridge Spring Wagoner and high traffic on 1-20, urging development to serve growing demand.

Highway 1 Wal- Mart Sam’s Club Batesburg Ridge Spring Wagoner

Separate quiet dining room proposed for Aiken

A reader suggests opening a dedicated restaurant in Aiken with a separate quiet dining room. The concept would feature soft music, no cell phones, no children, and no smoking, appealing to diners seeking an unobtrusive, peaceful experience. The writer would be willing to pay premium for such an establishment.

Aiken

City urged to enforce codes on eye sore property

Residents call for city and county action on a deteriorating 1300 block East Pine Log scene with trash piles, an empty mobile home, junk vehicles, and overgrown weeds potentially attracting pests. They seek code enforcement and cleanup.

East Pine Log Road Citizens Park Sam East Pine Log

Correction Project Lifesaver program partners named

Project Lifesaver of North Augusta Aiken County Inc a nonprofit program to track individuals with Alzheimer's and autism who wander uses tracing bracelets. It is a collaborative effort by North Augusta Department of Public Safety the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and Aiken Department of Public Safety. All three agencies will undergo response training for the project.

Project Lifesaver of North ‘Augusta/Aiken County

Ex-Avondale workers find new path in adult classes

Tommy Cochran and other former Avondale Mill employees attend GED classes at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center in Graniteville. Sisters Mary and Mary Jean lead an adult education program backed by Aiken County School District and local groups. The effort funds renovation, mobile classroom, and evening instruction to help ex workers gain diplomas and reenter the job market.

Sister Mary Mary Jean Cochran Catholic Center Kennedy Middle Nancy Dukes Lower Savannah David Gantt Dukes Avondale Frst Johnny McDonald Mills McDonald Fob Avondale Mills Tommy Cochran Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center

ACTS Applefest unites churches for charity in Aiken

ACTS joins First Presbyterian First Baptist and St John’s United Methodist to host the Community Applefest on November 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at three churches. All proceeds benefit ACTS emergency aid with 25 area churches volunteering. Activities include bake shop book sale pancake breakfast silent auction and T shirts. Proceeds support ACTS programs. Volunteers are still needed.

ACTS First Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church St. John’s United Methodist Church Renee Reid Cochairperson Reid Aiken St. John’s United Methodist ‘Church Carolina Barbecue Kaity Davis Anth South Aikien High School

City of Character Aiken September trait diligence

City notice lists Aikens character trait for September as diligence. Lottery results included for Tuesday draws across Pick 3 Pick 4 Cash 3 Cash 4 Fantasy Mega Millions with numbers and Mega Ball.

Aiken September

Grant convicted in Aiken grand larceny case faces five year term

Judge Tommy Russo sentenced 18 year old Nolan Grant to five years in prison for grand larceny and deferred the remaining charges until a Department of Mental Health evaluation is completed. The trial tied to a November 2005 home invasion in which two dogs were abused, with one succumbing to injuries.

Tommy Russo Russo Grant Department of Mental Health Nolan Grant General Sessions Beth Ann Young Chad Chrissa Matthews Sophie Dexter

Women Build attracts volunteers for Habitat project

Aiken County Habitat for Humanity sees strong turnouts at a Women Build recruitment event at South Aiken Presbyterian Church. Robin Ford outlines Saturday Lowe's training for hammering and saw work while fundraising and leadership team members discuss timelines and costs for a 1,100 square foot home on Tennessee Avenue with Megan Kehoe as owner.

Aiken County Habitat For Humanity South Aiken Presbyterian Church Robin Ford Lowe's Ford Habitat Home Ann Boessneck Woman Build Boessneck Boess la Nita Todd Todd Tennessee Avenue Aiken Megan Kehoe Tommie Culligan Richard Church Habitat Lisa Carton

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