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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2009
Page
3
A public caller reports every door at Odell Weeks facility locked with only the front entrance accessible for emergencies. They claim the public service officer is never present and threaten posting video on YouTube seeking the official.
The Aiken County School District reports 35 students in each fifth grade class raising concerns that students may not hear adequately and teachers will struggle to maintain order during lessons.
Residents ask when Public Safety will begin enforcing do not enter signs around Kennedy and South Africa amid concerns about repeated lawbreaking. Officials have not yet issued a start date for enforcement.
A reader praises Senator Lindsey Graham for backing a new Supreme Court judge and for a diverse, melting pot vision. they reject any single fixed view and emphasize pluralism and patriotism.
The reader argues that fear of government intervention fuels unrest while asserting free enterprise sparked the recent financial crisis. The statement contrasts regulatory action with market-driven downturn and invites debate on policy accountability.
A school board faces a widening dispute over whether to cut athletics to free funds for classrooms. Proponents argue money should shift to core instruction while opponents warn of long term impacts on student programs and community ties.
Local real estate company Aiken Properties receives positive remarks for its attractive signage. Residents commend the vivid quotes featured, noting how the displays enhance curb appeal and reflect company values.
A reader asks about the Carolina Rubber Hose Company and its location or history. The note mentions a keychain and invites tips via the TalkBack hotline or email, with readers' names optional and comments edited for space.
URS Energy Group and its Environment Group in Aiken donated 5000 to Public Education Partners. The gift was presented by URS president David Pethick at Schofield Elementary School’s Synergic Lab, with district leaders and PEP officials in attendance.
The 14th annual Celebrity Waiter Night for Children’s Place Inc. in Aiken County raised over 62000 dollars at Casa Bella. Shaw AREVA MOX Services team waiters topped last year’s total with more than 26000 dollars, supported by golf, raffles, a silent auction, an in house band and Elvis. The event, a United Way agency, funds daycare and therapy for at risk children and their families.
VFW Post 5877 at 116 Midway Circle seeks individual players or teams to participate in a Thoroughbred darts event. The post invites qualified players to join the competition and represent the organization.
The nonprofit Aiken darts league invites teams of four to eight players for Wednesday 8 p.m. matches over a 10 week season. To join call VFW Post 5877 at 648-0119 or visit AikenDarts.com for details.
Office hours listed for the Aiken Standard in Peedee South Carolina include 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with contact numbers and emails for Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Huffman and the newsroom. The notice also lists subscription rates EZ Pay and delivery days for 2008 with various dates for Sunday Plus subscribers.
The third annual State of Our Community luncheon will run from noon to 2 p.m. at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. J David Jameson of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce says the event highlights progress in City and County government education and business with four leaders delivering the State of Education State of Business State of the County and State of the City addresses. Tickets are sold out and speakers will discuss past year achievements current obstacles and future vision.
Michael L. Meyers of Aiken relocates to Kuwait on August 3 to provide ABA Therapy for a 6 year old with autism. He graduated USC in 2005 Cum Laude in experimental psychology after earning a 2002 Aiken High School diploma. He earned board certification as an assistant behavior analyst in March 2008 and began ABA work in February 2000 with Early Autism Project Inc. Meyers will stay in Kuwait for two years.
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