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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2006
Page
3
The Aiken Public Safety is praised for quickly arresting youths who vandalized Gatewood subdivision. A reader criticizes incorrect spelling of possum in a prior letter and defends teachers, thanking Wanda Sparks for her supportive letter to the editor. The note also laments ongoing trash truck stains on streets.
A reader recalls a morning back section quip about watching waistlines in Aiken. The letter humorously contrasts dieting with concerns about drinking, noting local waistline observations and urging restraint in eating rather than focusing on drinking.
A Highland church lawnmower theft prompts public reprimand. The writer urges the thief to feel guilt and suggests local council inaction worsened traffic conditions on Whiskey Road. Community voices call for accountability and safer streets.
The correction notes errors in the Sunday article about the Habitat for Humanity Women Build event. The O’Charley’s benefit is Tuesday October 3 with a $25 per person price and 200 sweat equity hours required from owners.
The council faced heavy debate over rezoning 8.89 acres on Rudy Mason Parkway to multi family housing with a 43–vote in favor despite opposition from Jane Vaughters Dick Smith and Mayor Fred Cavanaugh. Developer Jack Guffey proposed a gated apartment community and councilors discussed oversight and design details for future similar projects.
Rotary Club of Aiken heard Dr. Cheryl Freyer recount the saxophone’s origins and inventor Sax, noting his Belgian roots, multiple instrument designs, and 1840 invention. Freyer also described World Saxophone Congress history and a 1844 World Fair exhibit, while club members Amy Varallo and Brooke Beard were recognized as Students of the Month.
Aiken case recalls 2003 incident at Aiken Middle School where substitute Gibbs wrote a single answer on a science test board. Gibbs, 64, was charged with a misdemeanor state security violation and released on $2,000 bond.
Tip Toes and Taps Dance Studio will host Hunger For Life VII a charity concert for Golden Harvest Food Bank at 7 p.m. Friday Oct 20 in the Monte Sano Elementary School Auditorium 2164 Richmond Ave Augusta. The show features diverse dance forms set to eclectic music with Tip Toes and Taps performing groups ages 10 to adult. Tickets available by calling 278-3841.
Mitchell, a Marion Military Institute student and 2006 Aiken High School graduate, completed the Army ROTC Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox in a 28 day cadet internship. The program, for sophomores and juniors, develops discipline and leadership while offering potential two year college scholarships and advancement options. Mitchell is the son of Auren Mitchell and Rhonda H. Mitchell of Washboard Road, Aiken, South Carolina.
Fragmentary OCR shows a line about rates for males and a contact number 803 688 2511 with the address 400 D. The readable portion is incomplete but indicates a telephone contact for a pricing or rate inquiry.
The report lists midday Pick 3 results 53 7 and 4 1 6 with Pick 4 Midday 4 1 6 and evening draws 84 8 and 749 4. Palmetto Cash Five results show 9 14 19 28 35.
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