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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 2005
Page
2
A reader defends religious school teachers as morally instructive though not all certified, notes students test high, and praises instructors who teach for less pay. The writer criticizes bicyclists for road-sharing delays and urges faster pedaling or motorized bikes. Ends by thanking Carolina First ladies for lollipops and silence.
Commentator notes that smokers paying around 80 dollars monthly for prescriptions also spend nearly 90 dollars monthly on cigarettes, implying a health cost and financial harm. The piece argues this logic is self-defeating and questions the sense in such spending.
A reader laments tax fairness for bicyclists versus drivers and criticizes jail leadership blamed by a sheriff. They urge contacting SRS for budget fixes and question management. They reference NYPD Blue's 12 season run and argue against televised content for youth education, calling for its removal.
Former Aiken County transit service manager Jeanene Knapp faced forgery and credit card fraud charges dating to 2002 with later arrests for forging county checks and embezzlement of public funds. Investigations revealed sloppy administration and monitoring gaps while Knapp held the post. County officials say accountability is needed and review will follow.
Shoppers filled the streets for the Aiken Downtown Development Association Spring Sidewalk Sale opening morning. Tea Garden Gifts on Laurens Street reported steady traffic since 9 a.m. with strong sales of purses and paper products. The event features 40 member businesses and runs through Saturday with many sidewalk bargains.
The Aiken Downtown Development Association hosts a spring sidewalk sale with many participants including Aiken Antiques and Auction and PowerCuts. Indoor sidewalk sales mix with outdoor displays while shoppers praise bargains and plan to visit stores along the route.
A Wagener woman, Shari Lynne Rogers, 38, was among nine indicted in federal court on methamphetamine manufacturing or trafficking charges. She faces a possible 10 years to life in prison and up to $4 million in fines if convicted. The case involves multiple agencies and aims to target major meth networks in Lexington Aiken Orangeburg and surrounding counties. Local agencies including the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and Aiken Public Safety were commended for cooperation.
Troop 792 members in Aiken distribute handmade Easter gifts to seniors served by Meals on Wheels. Volunteers Jayme Harris and Marilyn Dwyer describe the effort as a meaningful gesture beyond cookie selling. Judy Keit notes the program delivers 285 meals daily and welcomes donations and volunteers. For info call 648-5447.
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