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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 2005
Page
3
The NAACP voices upset about possible Medicaid changes and announces a boycott stance in South Carolina. Leaders urge lawmakers to reconsider policy shifts impacting beneficiaries and civil rights targeted in the state.
A customer thanks lead pharmacist Paul Bookstaver and the CVS Kalmia Hills staff for courteous prescription filling. The note also mentions Kevin Chipman discussing Mossy Creek and asks for his opinion on why the school is not finished.
A reader questions city and county funding for an African American Museum arguing population size does not warrant expenditure and private donations should suffice. The letter also thanks a Good Samaritan who returned cat food and asks for Talkback comments with hotline and email details.
The Aiken City Council voted to remove water service deadlines for the New Ellenton project on Whiskey Road near Hunters Glen, transferring the matter to county authorities and potential court action. Residents say County officials are also powerless, leaving the dispute to the courts to settle.
Dee Crawford an 18 year McDonald’s franchisee shared how she built a six store empire from Beaufort to Augusta and North Augusta. Her daughter Christine, an epidemiologist, followed into the family business aiming to provide stable jobs for about 200 employees.
City notice listing contact details for Aiken Standard staff and departments, publishing schedule, and subscription rates. It names Scott B. Hunter and newsroom phone numbers, with office hours and mailing address for subscriptions and changes.
Lottery results listed for Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings including Midday and Evening runs. Palmetto Cash 5 and Cash 3 4 games show numbers and a multiplier. Fantasy 5 numbers also provided.
Taxpayers who filed Form 4868 gained four months to finish their 2004 U.S. individual income tax return. The Aug 15 deadline applies to most. Oct 17 is possible only for undue hardship cases via Form 2688. Approval is not automatic and does not extend tax payments. denials or late penalties may apply. Form 2688 can be filed electronically or by mail.
Local residents and officials are invited to a 7 p.m. meeting at the Smith Hazel Recreation Center on Kershaw Street in Aiken to discuss issues such as equal treatment, homelessness, utility and Medicaid aid, job placement, and jail overcrowding. Gary Allen organized the event to show care and address repeated problems. For more information call 641 0048 or contact Erin Brooks.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors in published material for prompt correction. Contact Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or editorial email to flag problems or seek clarification.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit photos of faces and places in Aiken County for display. Submission forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or via the newspaper’s website. Mail or deliver forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29801. For questions call Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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