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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2010
Page
3
A reader criticizes a woman concerned about secondhand smoke from a dog on a passenger’s lap and questions who is more at fault the dog owner or the driver. The letter blames reckless behavior and potential harm to a family in a crash.
The writer mocks both locals rushing for milk and bread and Yankee transplants claiming they can drive in snow. They suggest rational errands like beer and chips. A joking jab at a Southerner in a large SUV causing a hypothetical wreck is noted.
Community member asks when Aiken High will receive a new football field after criticizing current facilities as the worst in the state. Calls for improvements reflect widespread concern over field quality versus peer schools.
Readers vent about long waits at offices and stores and urge clearer booking notices. Call the TalkBack hotline at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Names not required and may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard issues corrections for a Sunday article misnaming Charlie Oehlberg in the regional MathCounts event and notes a JET Middle School student in Edgefield County placed fourth in Countdown round. The paper invites readers to report any factual errors by contacting editors at the listed numbers or email.
Aiken Prep transformed its main building into Hogwarts for a Harry Potter themed evening for grades 2 through 5. Volunteers guided students through activities from herbology to rune puzzles while Raleigh the owl made a Center appearance.
Julian Greenaway of McCormick Correctional Institution is chosen as 2009 Correctional Officer of the Year after a field of 28 candidates. He began in 2005 at Lower Savannah Pre-Release Center and now serves in the Special Management Unit and on the Special Operations Response Team. Greenaway, a resident of Augusta and pastor of Word of Life Ministries, credited with a positive, proactive approach and rehabilitation focus.
The notice lists contact details for the Aiken Standard publisher and rates for EZ Pay subscriptions for 3, 6, and 12 months. It also notes delivery timing and special Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2009 with various dates throughout the year.
Lois Banks, 93, serves as secretary for the Aiken AARP chapter, recording minutes and scheduling speakers. A Pittsburgh native, she moved to Aiken three years ago to be near family and remains active, walking daily and volunteering since the 1940s. The group meets monthly at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with about 120 members, supporting soldiers and other senior outreach. For info, call Shirley Abney at 648-5092.
Sunday's results list Pick 3 as 7 1 2 and Pick 4 as 4 4 5 1. Winners are advised to verify tickets and claim prizes per state rules.
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