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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2005
Page
3
A reader asks why Beech Island water appears unusually blue and requests local investigation. The letter mentions Beech Island and Jackson resident Mr. Jeffrey Goff scoring 300 in the State Amateur, and critiques the On the Go and Garrison Keillor columns alongside Mike Gibbons.
Aiken readers condemn foggy driving habits and call for headlights to be used in low visibility. A viewer reports near collision and a school bus traveling without lights, urging safer roads. The letter also mentions football figures and a family who abandoned dogs, inviting comments via TalkBack.
Security Federal Bank on Richland Avenue hosted a customer appreciation day with free window washing for drive through and in front parking lot customers. Branch manager Nicole Simmons said the service was requested by customers and was popular two years ago. Treasure island theme and door prizes added to the event with a car wash bucket prize and a free wash certificate from Aiken Express Car Wash.
Rich ard Jackson runs North Augusta Office Depot, now five years in post, amid back to school rush. He finds time management crucial as customers top tasks, while he trains staff and supports patrons with pens paper and ink. He values family, golf and local ties at USC Aiken and City of Refuge Ministries.
The North Augusta Sports Commission seeks candidates for a new hall of fame honoring high school athletes, coaches, and volunteers. The selection committee includes Kelly Zier and Lark Jones, with names like Joe Long and Bob Brooks asked to submit lists. Inductees will be announced during Homecoming Week with a banquet planned for November 5 after the football game versus Orangeburg, tickets around $25.
Publication details for the Aiken Standard include address and contact numbers for departments and staff, billing options, subscription rates, EzPay plans, and delivery problem reporting. It notes carrier independence and policies on cancellations and account credits.
Aiken adopts Faith as its character trait for August. Lottery results show Friday draws with Pick 3 Midday 1 1 5 Pick 4 Midday 3 5 0 9 Pick 3 Evening 4 5 7 Pick 4 Evening 6 5 3 4 Palmetto Cash 5 17 14 18 27 12 Cash 3 Midday 4 9 1 Cash 4 Midday 3 9 4 0 Cash 3 Evening 5 7 3 Cash 4 Evening 4 5 0 8 Fantasy 5 36 8 37 30 21 Mega Millions 54 45 38 8 37 Mega Ball 21
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors in published material. Contact Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or email to set the record straight about any corrections needed for Aiken County and South Carolina news.
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 online, and must be mailed or delivered to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions contact Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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