Tag Archives: The Aiken Standard

What If It Rains?

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Ray V.

I am intrigued by all the excitement regarding the upcoming, total eclipse and the resulting economic impact on the 70-mile wide path accross the County on August 21st. Emergency officials are contingency planning for massive crowds, hotels have been sold … Continue reading →

Posted in Total Eclipse of the sun 2017, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken SC, Aiken SC eclipse, Doyet Arnold "Jack" Early, eclipse, eclipse parties, The Aiken Standard, The Masters, weather | 12 Comments

Smile

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Ray V.

“Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them”….Andre Maurois. In other news: We are reviewing photos and videos from Barkaritaville and will have a full report in the next day or so. … Continue reading →

Posted in Smile | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Andre Maurois, BArkaritaville, barkaritaville Aiken, reassurance, smile, The Aiken Standard | 3 Comments

Talking Back

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ray V.

I have a love-hate relationship with politics. When I was in college, I was “low-information” and liked/supported democrat candidates. I even subscribed to The Village Voice” Then I started listening to (and still do) that Limbaugh guy and realized that … Continue reading →

Posted in Talking Back, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Barney Fife, Conservatives, John McCain, Karl Rove, Lindsey Graham, Ray Visotski, RedState blog, The Aiken Standard, The Aiken Standard Talk BAck, The Tea Party, The Village Voice | 2 Comments

Flags, Flags and More Flags

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Ray V.

I love it when a plan falls into place… Yesterday, we had a few surprise visitors at the funeral home. Sorority sisters, bearing boxes of used and tattered United States Flags for us to retire with honor, cremating them with … Continue reading →

Posted in Flags and more flags, Uncategorized | Tagged ace reporter, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken Funeral Home, Ben Baugh, Cedar Creek Subdivision, Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority gamma chapter, George Funeral Home, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Ray Visotski, retire flags with honor, sorority sisters, The Aiken Standard, united states flags, Veterans Funeral Care | 1 Comment

What Happened?

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Ray V.

Here is today’s headline in The Aiken Standard: Gas Still Cheapest in State On Tuesday evening, I filled up my car at $2.80/gallon. Yesterday, I stopped at the same station on my way home yesterday and the price was $3.00/gallon. … Continue reading →

Posted in What Happened? | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, aiken standard, Gas prices, Gasoline prices Aiken SC, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Ray Visotski, The Aiken Standard | Leave a comment

Breaking News From Aiken

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Ray V.

Wow…this might make the national news….or at least it should. Another “unexpected benefit” of hope and change is the acceleration of the life expectancy of power equipment. Your machines break and you have to pay someone to fix them or … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News From AIken | Tagged boats, Ethanol, Ethanol subsidies, gas mileage, government interference, government stupidity, lawn mowers, Obama iFail, Ray Visotski, The Aiken Standard, tractors | Leave a comment

Tattered Flag Update

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Ray V.

From Today’s Aiken Standard, Page 2…… Read Here: Sorority donates tattered flags for veteran program The story begins here……These Are Our Father’s Flags

Posted in Tattered Flag Update | Tagged Aiken Funeral Home, Columbia SC funeral homes, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, ESA Sorirrity, George Funeral Home, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, Tattered Flag Program, The Aiken Standard, Veterans Funeral Care | 4 Comments

Memorial Day 2011

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Ray V.

Well, yesterday was the parade and tomorrow, Memorial Day is what is typically referred to as the beginning of summer. This holiday, intended to acknowledge the millions of soldiers that died for our freedom seems to have morphed into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorial Day 2011, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken, Aiken Funeral Home, Aiken funeral homes, Aiken Memorial Day Parade, Aiken Public Safety, Bernie Kaliss, Elissa Visotski, George Funeral Home, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Jake Mahoney, Memorial Day 2011, Mt. St. MAry's, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, The Aiken Standard, USMC, Veterans Funeral Care | Leave a comment

Flag Etiquette

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Ray V.

From ConnectingDirectors.com Here is an informative article. After reading it, think about the condition of your flags and if need be, please read about and consider our “Tattered Flag Program” The text of the article: My husband has a large … Continue reading →

Posted in Flag Etiquette | Tagged Aiken, Aiken funeral homes, George Funeral Home, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., SC Cremation & Burial Society, Sun City Veterans Association, Tattered flag disposal, The Aiken Standard, Veterans Funeral Care | Leave a comment

Coping With The Holidays

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Ray V.

Well folks, it’s about that time of year again and as always, we are sponsoring a “Coping With The Holidays” program at George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, here in Aiken. I know lots of readers are from out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping With The Holidays, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Funeral Home, Cheri Hicks, Columbia SC funeral homes, Coping with the holidays, George Funeral Home, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Joy in The Mourning, Linda Gill, Ray Visotski, Regency Hospice, SC Cremation & Burial Society, The Aiken Standard, Veterans Funeral Care | 1 Comment

Another Great Man Is But A Memory

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Ray V.

Used with permission of The Aiken Standard & Suzanne Stone Not much I can add to the story. He was a dedicated priest and a fine man. My life is less because he is gone, but knowing him will impact … Continue reading →

Posted in Fr. John Lawlor | Tagged Fr. John Lawlor, George Funeral Home, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Priests, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, Suzanne Stone, The Aiken Standard | 1 Comment

These are our father’s flags

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Ray V.

Wow! When I first came up with the idea of soliciting old, tattered flags to be donated for us to cremate with veterans, I thought we might get a dozen or so over time. Then, Karen Daily with the Aiken … Continue reading →