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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2005
Page
3
A reader commends Carl Langley for his thoughtful letter in Tuesday's paper regarding Judge Roberts and his adopted children. The writer praises Langley for his words and urges commendation for his effort.
Readers urge the column to feature meaningful stories about real achievements rather than celebrity gossip. The note cites Britney Spears Rosie Tommy and Pamela and asks for coverage of lesser known individuals doing notable work.
The reader argues that multiple SRS contracts will benefit the CSRA economy and communities after layoffs, noting positive impact if awarded and urging change despite recent local job losses. The piece also questions weather forecasts predicting rain despite a long rain history and mentions the Look Out The Window method.
Business owner on Kalmia Hill reports repeated flood damage from a ongoing storm event and for over 16 years seeks City of Aiken action. The resident asks when mitigation work will begin to resolve recurrent flooding.
Reader celebrates the return of a lost credit card at Kroger and thanks the person who found it. Call the Talkback line at (803) 648-2508 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief comments. Names are not required and will not be published.
North Augusta resident Sean Boivin displayed his 2005 Chevrolet Colorado at the Harrison Caver Park Red Hot Auto Cruise-In for Blood. He aimed to stand out with a distinctive truck featuring 20 inch wheels a billet grill and two televisions. The event combined car enthusiasm with a community service effort.
The Red Hot Auto Cruise In for Blood at Harrison Caver Park drew donors despite heat. Rhonda Butler of Sheppard Community Blood Center urged donations, noting one pint saves three lives and highlighting O positive, O negative and A negative needs.
The Greatest Gift celebrated a grand opening at Centre South Shopping Center in Aiken. Owner Donna Wesby highlights local vendors and a minority owned staff as key elements. Attendees included Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and City Council members with a ribber cutting.
The snippet lists publisher responsibility for all Aiken Standard departments and provides newsroom and contact numbers. It also mentions carrier rates for monthly and annual subscriptions and incomplete pages.
Winning numbers are listed for multiple draws including Pick 3 Midday 5 3 5 and Pick 4 Midday 9 7 3 8. Evening draws show Pick 3 4 1 6 and Pick 4 8 1 4 8. Powerball 1 2 18 37 43 with Powerball 37 and Power Play 4. Cash 3 and Cash 4, Fantasy 5, Lotto South totals included.
The Aiken Standard asks readers to help correct factual errors by contacting Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or email to set the record straight for the county and state coverage.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit Day In the Life photos. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or as a PDF on the website. Mail or deliver completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions call Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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