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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 2013
Page
3
A brief note of thanks praises the Republican Party for providing substantial assistance over the past week and expresses appreciation for their ongoing support.
Reader proposes moving postal delivery to midweek to limit idle days and reduce Saturday to Monday gaps. The note thanks builders of a safe Laurens Street bridge and praises street lights for night walkers.
A reader vents frustration at politicians for lies and election promises. They question whether any politician can be trusted, citing grievances about raises and tax deductions as reasons for distrust.
A proposed law would add a nonparolable ten year sentence for using a weapon during a crime, stacking onto any sentence to deter handgun crimes. The author welcomes widening of the Silver Bluff bypass to Highway 1, arguing the two lane road has failed since opening and cannot perform its function.
Letter writer argues that gun control for the mentally ill is unsolved by past policies and notes offenders will still obtain weapons off the streets. The piece also thanks Dr Holly for helping ease pain after losing a dog and invites readers to submit comments via TalkBack.
Shawn Franklin West, 39, of Old Double Springs West Road, is charged with strong arm robbery, possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, other drug offenses, criminal domestic violence, fraudulent checks, and driving under suspension. He was also served three bench warrants and placed in the Aiken County detention center after a pre 8 a.m. incident at the victim’s Beckner Trail home.
About two dozen district educators attended a workshop at the Aiken County Career and Technology Center to develop formal mentoring for new teachers. Jason Fulmer and Margo Gore led the sessions, stressing mentoring beyond the buddy system to speed teacher development and improve student outcomes.
The Williston Rescue Squad agreed to pay 800000 to settle False Claims Act allegations for false Medicare claims on nonemergency ambulance transports. A whistleblower will receive 160000. the case cited dialysis transport billing concerns from 2008 to 2011 and no admission of liability by Williston.
South Boundary from Aiken teams with graphic artists for a benefit performance at Trinity United Methodist Church on Whiskey Road Friday at 7 p.m. The event features 12 song selections and live artwork during each piece. Tickets are 12 adults, 10 seniors, 5 students with a post show silent auction. For info call 336-8802 or email briehl at mac.com. Tickets at the door.
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