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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2010
Page
3
A reader defends Barack Obama as the best president and urges DHEC to inspect the mess at Horseshoe Bend and Pipeline Road, highlighting concerns about environmental conditions in the yard.
A speaker condemns a dog owner for not securing a Chihuahua that ran into the street. The message cites state county and city leash requirements for off property dogs and assigns responsibility to the owner for any incident.
Amid the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, commentators note renewed interest in Sarah Palin's "Drill, baby, drill" stance. Proponents argue for domestic energy production while critics warn of environmental risks and policy consequences.
The text criticizes disinviting figures like Frank Lin Graham from a Pentagon talk and inviting William Ayers at a Wyoming university. It warns the country is losing grip amid varied daily issues and notes no deaths at an American reactor, contrasting with Chernobyl and Russian standards.
Aiken County readers call for scrutiny of the school bond referendum and budget bloating claims. The editor requests civic input and warns comments may be edited for space.
Aiken Public Safety warns of a recurring lottery scam that pressures victims to pay money upfront. A resident received a fraudulent 4265 dollar check that would bounce after deposit, followed by a bogus tax payment request. Police urge deleting or shredding scam emails and mailed notices.
The Aiken Driving Club hosted a Saturday carriage presentation at the Carriage Museum in Hopelands Gardens. Diane Mansur said the event broadened exposure to carriage driving, showcasing carriages from miniature to four in hands and highlighting both historic and modern forms.
Joy Albrecht and Paula Moore open Return Engagement on May 11 in Suite 106 Holley Building Laurens Street. The boutique sells new and gently used ladies children and equestrian apparel with a 50 50 consignment split and at home concierge service. items not sold are donated to SPCA Thrift Store.
The notice lists phone numbers and emails for submitting news to the Aiken Standard, including the newsroom at 644 2401 and Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644 2381. It covers submission guidelines, staff contacts, and delivery information for 2010 editions and Sunday Plus dates.
Dr Julia Ball will leave the dean post at USC Aiken School of Nursing to teach nursing research as interim leadership shifts. Professor Maggie Dorsey will serve as interim dean while a search for a permanent head begins in August.
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