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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 2005
Page
3
A reader writes to Aiken Standard TalkBack praising the New Ellenton mayor for growth initiatives and asking for more coverage of World Changers and religious content. The letter also critiques the local communities article for incomplete ranking details and year comparisons.
Reader urges adults to stop children from standing near traffic while promoting a car wash at the corner of Whiskey Road and Pine Log in Aiken. The note questions homeland security actions and invites public comments via TalkBack line or email.
Aiken native Billy Bernard, an exercise rider for Dogwood Stables since 1996, reflects on four decades in racing from 1982 to 1991 and the risks, routines, and community ties of riders. He describes early mornings, daily breezes, and the balance of passion and danger in preparing horses for Derby contenders.
Aiken High valedictorian Shahin Rothermel was named a Presidential Scholar and traveled to Washington with 140 peers to meet President George W. Bush and top officials. She chose guidance counselor Linda Strojan as her accompanying teacher. Rothermel will attend New York University to study international relations after completing a four day leadership and ethics seminar.
Kimberli Cheeks opens Kimberli's Intimate Fashions off Silver Bluff Road offering all sizes of undergarments sleepwear gowns and chemise sets. She plans one on one fittings bridal registry private parties and a customer body measurement database to streamline gifts. The Kimberli Collection fragrance line lip serum Voluptuous Lips and plans for expansion to a petite boutique are noted.
Lester spoke at the Rotary Club of Aiken about B westerns from the 1920s to 1950s noting formulas such as a hero, two villains, a sidekick and a horse. He recalled growing up watching cheap features and the damsel in distress, and named The Searchers as his favorite John Wayne film.
The Aiken Standard outlines subscription options with monthly and multi month prices for daily and weekend editions, EzPay direct debit, and out of county rates. It also notes delivery by 5 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends, a customer service phone line, and carrier payment policies.
The city notes Gentleness as its character trait for July. Winning numbers reported include Pick 3 Midday 9 6 8 and Pick 4 Midday 4 8 5 1. Evening plays show 4 6 7 and 6 0 9 1, with Cash 5 drawing 9 16 18 15 35 and multiplier 3.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors in published material. Contact Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or email to report problems or request corrections to ensure accurate coverage for Aiken County and beyond.
Aiken Standard invites readers to submit vacation pictures with details of where they went and what they did. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or online, then mailed or delivered to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions contact Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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