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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2005
Page
3
A reader disputes a claimed gathering after a Kroger accident and argues against rapid development in Aiken County Whiskey Road traffic and chain stores. They urge consideration for long‑time residents, noting desire for local services and small town atmosphere.
Readers debated speeding enforcement in North Augusta with a caller admitting 57 mph over the limit. The letter encourages input via Talkback and email to the Aiken Standard, noting names will not be published and comments may be edited for space.
The 2005 SRS Safety Conference at USC Aiken drew about 50 exhibits and 30 outside participants from Idaho National Laboratory. The event showcased safety for children and families with Larry the Crash Dummy Smokey Bear and helmet and car seat displays. Experts warned of venomous and non venomous snakes and urged caution around plants insects and animals.
The Aiken County Board of Education approves a merged alternative school program for Areas 1 and 3, serving up to 100 students in grades 6-12 at Pinecrest Center. The new schedule runs 9 am to 2 pm with English math science social studies PE and special education plus counseling. Students may return to home schools after at least 30 days.
Aiken County Council held a budget work session to clarify goals and address funding limits. Discussions focused on public safety public works and rising landfill costs while controversy over Aiken Technical College board appointments and the 9 10 mill levy lingered.
The notice lists subscriptions and rates for daily and Sunday delivery and weekend options, with various payment plans including EzPay and office discounts. It provides contact numbers for publisher and newsroom staff and a P.O. Box mailing address in Aiken South Carolina.
Aiken announces June as the month of Justice as Tuesday draws show winning numbers for several games. Midday and evening draws list Pick 3 and Pick 4 sequences, Cash 3 and Cash 4 results, plus Fantasy 5 and Mega Millions numbers with the Mega Ball.
Sal Minolfo from Redcliffe Elementary is promoted to principal by the Aiken County Board of Education. He replaces Dr. Teresa Pope who will join the State Department of Education as a principal leader. The board also names 10 new assistant principals at various schools including Natasha Canlas-North Aiken Elementary and Laurie Reese-Mossy Creek Elementary.
Red Lobster donated frozen leftovers including soup shrimp seafood and potatoes for Christ Central Mission. Bill Saunders notes weekly pickups for three weeks, with meals reheatable by families. Mike Rohr says food is cooked cooled and frozen to ensure quality.
The Aiken Standard offers a daily corrections space for fact corrections in county state and world coverage. Readers can call Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or email editorial at aikenstandard dot com to report problems.
Readers are invited to share interesting photos of people in Aiken County. Submission forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or on the paper’s website. Mail or deliver completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions call Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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