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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 2005
Page
2
A letter questions the city's planning, urging more big boxes on the Southside and sidewalk cafes downtown while criticizing lax enforcement of ordinances. The writer also comments on Alaska oil likely going to Japan, arguing it harms the United States.
Reader thanks a couple who returned a misplaced blower at Home Depot on Saturday. The note also urges discussion on criminal justice reform, including supervision after release, medication adherence, and harsher measures for sex offenders, plus a call to share views via the Talkback hotline and email.
The Aiken Standard corrects the Wednesday edition identifying Beatrice Croft as staff member of the year. The paper also corrects a deportation item noting Nicholas Vasquez was turned over to federal authorities but not yet deported.
North Augusta council member Phil Mottel announces he will run as a write-in candidate in the Tuesday election after previously withdrawing for procedural reasons. Mottel, pro tem mayor, has served since 1996 and works as a program manager for Westinghouse Savannah River Company. Other candidates include Darrell Blocker Jason Whinghter Arthur Shealy Pat Carpenter and Lark Jones who is the mayoral contender.
Pilot Carl Tomlinson of a Belvedere flight in a Cessna 1500 diverted due to carburetor issues. He landed safely in front of West Towne Shopping Center after avoiding traffic on Flowing Wells Road and Washington Road. EMS treated him. medical exam planned. Investigation pending by FAA. no charges yet.
Proceeds from the Blue Jeans and Black Tie Gala hosted by Leadership Aiken County 2005 raise funds for the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County. The event runs 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Ford Conger Field during the Aiken Spring Classic horse show to bolster the center’s operating budget and training programs for child abuse investigations.
Jack Campbell of Montmorenci Vineyards has hosted visitors since 2000 and was named South Carolina Hospitality Employee of the Year at the 2005 Governor's Conference on Tourism. He welcomes travelers from Japan Sweden England and across the United States and shares a wide view of the state. The award recognizes his exemplary customer service and tourism ambassador role. Campbell moved to Aiken in 1951 and continues to inform guests about local wines and the region. Montmorenci Vineyards is at 2989 Charleston Highway. phone 649-4870.
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