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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2010
Page
3
A reader asks why there are no directional signs at the bypass and Silver Bluff intersection for westbound traffic and why merge behavior on Whiskey Road is perceived as racing. The letter also recounts losing a car, home notices, and a neighbor removing signs, and ends with a political critique of Democrats and socialism.
A caller vents anger over President Obama and Mrs. Obama taking multiple vacations, asks who tends the Martha's Vineyard garden, and urges readers to share thoughts via the Talk Back line or email. Comments may be edited for space and content.
Joseph William Shaffer Ill, 39, who held Aiken Public Safety at bay during a three hour standoff last month, emerged from his home in rain to be arrested. He faced second degree burglary and grand larceny warrants and was later added to the county most wanted list after a forgery warrant surfaced.
Aiken teen Crawford Anderson spent a summer in Europe riding four horses daily with Maks Riossa and Manja Koren in Slovenia and Austria. He showed two Ugar Equestrian Team horses in 1.20 and 1.40 meter classes, earning multiple trophies and ribbons. The trip forged international exposure and education, with Anderson planning future shows in Italy and ongoing training with renowned coaches.
Aiken County deputies jailed Marvin Barefield and Freddie Powell III on armed robbery charges after the pair allegedly robbed a 37 year old man who owed them money for crack cocaine. The victim said the robbers held him at gunpoint, stole his laptop worth 950 dollars, and fled in a cream Lincoln Town Car. Bond set at 35000 each.
The last two weeks' winners for Aiken's Bridge About Town include Ron and Marilou Jaeger, Tom Stupensky and Jay Jacobs, Mary Jo Langford and Dorothy Johnson, Ed Bowers and Lynn Mullins, Tom Stupensky and Ed Bowers, with Dori Cartwright and remaining.
First Citizens Bank opened a new Beech Island branch at 2020 Atomic Road on Monday at 9 am. The former branch was torn down in April 2009 after a tornado caused irreparable damage. Marsh Burckhalter, Aiken market executive, emphasized commitment to local residents and convenient service.
The note lists newsroom phone numbers for tips and staff contact details for the Aiken Standard, including Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and Sports Editor Cam Hutbnan, plus email addresses, office hours, and long running subscription rates and delivery dates for 2010.
Monday's Pick 3 Midday numbers 2 7 8, Pick 4 Midday 6 2 7 1, Pick 3 Evening 2 0 0, Pick 4 Evening 1 9 17 21, Palmetto 5 27 18 84 Power Up 2.
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