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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2012
Page
3
Editorial weighs what it would take to convert Morgan Circle in downtown Aiken into a functional roundabout. It weighs traffic flow, safety, cost, and community impact, outlining steps for design, funding, and public input.
The note questions why the IRS pursues small tax debts from ordinary workers while high-profile figures like Rev. Al Sharpton appear to owe large sums without visible enforcement. It implies a disparity in tax collection behavior between ordinary taxpayers and prominent individuals.
Reader reports a renewal notice from a fake Associated Publisher's Network demanding $180 by June 4 for The Economist. The real subscription runs to year end and the amount differs, prompting caution about fraudulent renewal notices and payment requests.
A school asks about its policy on bringing pup pies to campus after an incident last Friday. The inquiry notes potential allergy risks and calls for clarity on approved foods and safety guidelines.
A reader condemns NLRB actions and Obama payback claims while praising South Carolina’s right to work status. The letter defends job growth and argues against perceived political hypocrisy. It urges readers to vote amid national debate and dismisses polls and likeability.
Call the TalkBack line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com to leave a message. Names are not required and comments may be edited for space and content.
The message lists office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday at 326 Butland Drive with phone 648 2311 fax 648 6052. It names Tim O Briant managing editor Michael Gibber sports editor Cam Huffman with email hhuffman aikenstandard com and newsroom line 644 2401.
Residents gathered for noon events in downtown Aiken and a larger service at H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. The 22nd annual mayor’s prayer luncheon occurred at the North Augusta Community Center with Mayor Lark Jones. Attendees spoke of turning to God for guidance and revival, with the theme One Nation Under God based on Psalm 33 12.
Mayor Fred Cavanaugh reads the proclamation as public safety captain Maryann Burgess leads prayer alongside Jill Jett and former city manager Roger LeDuc. Polly Walker notes the event aims to lift the nation state and community in the 61st annual National Day of Prayer observance.
Strom Thurmond High School Mock Trial, state champions, travel to Albuquerque New Mexico for national championships. John Gillespie a sophomore documents day two with early practice sessions, a quick photo shoot, Old Town tour and New Mexican dinner before the formal pin exchange with teams from 40 states and six countries.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office EMA WSI SRS Aiken Public Safety and North Augusta Department of Public Safety will carry the Special Olympics torch along Whiskey Road today. Local agencies join the fundraiser event supporting athletes and Unified teams.
Runners depart Barri cade II at the Savannah River Site and proceed over 10 miles to the H Odell Weeks Activities Center on Whiskey Road. Motorists should use caution as participants travel Highway 19 from about 7 30 to 10 a m.
North Augusta man Jimmy Daniel Sikes 27 faces charges after a fatal crash on Belvedere Clearwater Road that killed Danielle Bogardus 36. Sikes allegedly left the scene and was later charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident, driving under suspension, and a bench warrant for a prior DUI. His father Randy Sikes 54 was also arrested for permitting an unauthorized person to drive.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame inducted seven officers killed in the line of duty during a Wednesday ceremony. Three deaths occurred in 2011 and others were confirmed after archival research. Master PSO Scotty Richardson of the Aiken Department of Public Safety died December 21, 2011.
The CSRA Knitters' Guild will meet at 3 30 p m Sunday in the Harbor Chase Community Room at 1385 Silver Bluff Road. The program will be a continuation of the current topic.
The notice lists re-delivery times starting 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on weekends, with a helpline 648-2311 for missed papers. It clarifies weekend service at 7 a.m. and provides a contact for issues.
The article promotes a Stitch of the Month series featuring the herringbone stitch this month. Knitters of all levels are welcome to join and contribute to a lap blanket donation. Participants should bring worsted yarn and needles. for details call 270-3929 or 649-6985.
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