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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2008
Page
3
Review applauds Break Room newcomers for warm welcome polite service and the best burger and fries in Aiken in 15 years. The writer singles out the new crew for outstanding customer care and quality fare.
A reader argues that cigarettes are deadly weapons and public smoking equates to assault on non smokers. The writer urges smokers to confine smoking to homes or cars or face repeated objections and charges of discrimination.
Readers push for more professional tennis coverage in the sports pages beyond the TV listings. They seek explicit tournament standings and scores in Scoreboard sections, with broader coverage echoing what is available online.
Readers criticize a proposed increase to cigarette taxes to finance Medicaid arguing it unfairly targets a specific group and suggesting broader funding fixes. Editorial process notes invite comments via TalkBack and email with edits for space.
Battle shapes up as John Hexamer seeks the treasurer post, challenging Linda Sharpe who has held the office since July 1997. Hexamer cites audits and responsiveness gaps, while Sharpe touts recent online payments and decals as proof of progress.
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary students showed talent in art and music during Night of the Arts. Art teacher Laura Easterbrooks displayed framed student artwork for sale. music teacher Kimberly Kendrick coordinated performances including dancing, violin, puppetry, and limbo.
The Hopelands bandshell at Aiken’s Hopelands Gardens is basically complete and ready for the May 5 dedication and first concert. City official Glenn Parker notes minor landscaping remains and the stage is finished. The $479000 project is funded by the City of Aiken, local option sales tax, and Friends of Hopelands Rye Patch grants.
The notice outlines EZ Pay delivery rates and Sunday Plus subscription dates for the Aiken Standard. Dates include January 19 February 16 March 1 and other listed days across 2008 with various schedule notes. The fragment also mentions Georgia Lottery Cash 3 and Fantasy 5.
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