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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2006
Page
3
A resident appeals to the Aiken City and County Councils to develop a plan addressing persistent heavy traffic on the Southside during Christmas and year round, seeking relief measures and traffic relief ideas.
A local resident commends the city for the rotary near the Pub lix and Aiken Mall, noting smooth traffic flow and absence of cones this Christmas. The fountain at the circle is highlighted as a pleasant feature while overall traffic is described as flowing well.
The notice confirms a helmet program is available with a website www.operation-helmet.org. For inquiries contact the handlers at phone number 936 449 9706. The message aims to assist people who called about the helmets.
Speaker praises Whitney Park and notes two local caretakers Eleanor Hansis and Sarah Bowman tended it for years. They planted bulbs and cleaned the area, but the park has since been neglected. The speaker expresses relief that it will be restored.
In December crude oil rose after a prior drop of 4.50 per barrel while gasoline costs have inched higher by 10 to 12 cents per gallon. Call the Talkback line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at wakenstandard com with brief comments. readers’ names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
Converse Cone recalls the Bomar House built in 1939 by Uncle Con Bomar and Aunt Mildred. The Green Thumb Garden Club of Ridge Spring held its annual Christmas tour on Dec 10, visiting three houses and two churches. Proceeds supported the club with a $5 donation at the door.
On Wednesday in Aiken County, over 20 officers enforced interstate speed limits on I-20 from the Georgia line to Lexington County. The fastest was 97 mph in a 70 zone. 98 citations and 15 warnings were issued, with three drug arrests and a revoked Texas license found during a stop near the Aiken Lexington line. The driver risked a 90‑day license suspension if points reach 12 in a year.
Agencies including Aiken Public Safety and South Carolina Highway Patrol participated in an interstate traffic blitz. A motorist cited for speeding also faced simple possession of marijuana after confiscation of green leafy material. Officers plan another holiday weekend crackdown, urging licenses, registrations, proof of insurance, and seatbelt use at checkpoints.
City lottery rundown lists Pick 3 Midday 41 4 and Pick 4 Midday 69 6 4 with Evening 51 3 and 1 6 2. Palmetto Cash 5 draws 5 25 37 35 7 with 3x Powerplay. Powerball 14 16 27 29 41 with Powerball 29 and 3x Powerplay. Wednesday results show Cash 3 35 1 Midday, Cash 4 39 05 Midday, Cash 3 Evening 5 8 3, Cash 4 Evening 1 1 2 2, Fantasy 5 9 12 29 27 15, Win For Life 11 15 22 28 40 42, Free Ball 41.
Barbara Snyder, a licensed clinical social worker at Aiken Psychiatric and Psychotherapy Services, served on the Mental Health Association of Aiken County board for over a decade. She was named a Heroes in the Fight by the South Carolina Mental Health Association, a Lilly-co sponsored program honoring recovery from serious mental illness. Snyder began in Aiken in 1980, has done pro bono work, and emphasizes prevention and strong parenting amid family and community challenges.
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