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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2009
Page
3
A reader from South Florida commends Mike Gibbins work for its natural humor and engaging style, comparing favorably to Dave Barry. The letter highlights 22 years of residence in the area and appreciation for local columnist tone.
Community discussion explores personal expression through tattoos and non criminal identity while addressing stereotypes about residents of Woodside. The piece highlights individuality and social perceptions within the neighborhood.
A reader recalls meeting two strangers at One Table during Thanksgiving. One former jockey and cattle wrangler, the other named Elizabeth, and they share thanks for a blessed holiday. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com to leave a message.
The Aiken Standard corrects multiple errors from the Friday December 4 2009 issue. Flower donations were misattributed. correct donors were Walmart on Whiskey Road and Cold Creek Nurseries. Patsy Welborn correctly named Dunagan's Sewing Vacuum Center. The Historic Aiken Foundation was misidentified. The Gaston Kneece restoration award status is clarified. Readers are invited to report factual errors.
Warrants issued for Vincent Marlous Manning 33 of North Augusta for murder and armed robbery in the Nov 23 shooting of Paul Sirley 35. Manning, at large and armed, is connected to accomplice Robert L. Smith 18 detained earlier. Sirley was killed during an armed robbery in a Crestlyn Drive backyard. witnesses reported about five gunshots. Call tips to Aiken County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers for anonymous rewards.
The 39th annual Christmas Craft Show at H. Odell Weeks Activities Center drew crowds searching for handmade items from greenery to jewelry. Vendors reported strong participation despite weather concerns with Kris Kringle photos in Santa Land and a Crafts For Kids room adding family appeal.
The notice lists office hours and contact information for the Aiken Standard including staff emails and phone numbers for Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cami Nen and Scott Hunter. It also notes publication details and mailing address with subscription rates and delivery dates for 2009. It specifies post office box and street address in Aiken South Carolina and provides Sunday Plus delivery dates for the year.
Robert W. Shellhouse, manager of Shellhouse Funeral Home in Aiken, was fined 500 and ordered to undergo an audit after admitting unintended violations of the funeral service code. He kept about 3000 in a general fund instead of a required trust account, but refunded with interest when discovered. The MOA outlined agreed facts and the board approved the punishment.
Friday's lottery results list Pick 3 and Pick 4 draws for Midday and Evening, plus Palmetto Cash 5 and Power Up numbers. Mega Millions numbers are 4 33 41 51 56 with Mega Ball 38. Friday's Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 were unavailable at press time. results appear in Sunday's Aiken Standard.
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