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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2005
Page
2
In a letter to the editor a reader questions the practice of letting vehicles merge in heavy traffic. The writer describes near crashes and suggests safer, legal merging at lights, urging readers to avoid blocking others and crediting no one for social niceties.
Readers condemn the sight of lobsters with taped claws in tanks and question the ethics of selling them for cooking. The discussion centers on animal welfare concerns and humane treatment during markets and events.
A reader asserts that playing loud music after midnight violates the law and warrants jail. The note emphasizes strong enforcement and public order concerns regarding nighttime noise.
A letter to the Aiken Standard backs courteous driving and slower speeds around schools and church parking lots. The writer defends the new Kroger store and invites public comment via Talkback with contact details.
Dozens of travelers faced a detour as a four hour operation across Bradleyville Road Carriage Lane and Martintown Road at US 1 involved agencies from North Augusta Aiken County and state police. Officers cited driving without a license seat belt and crack cocaine among other violations. Four people including a minor were charged with possession of crack cocaine tied to a vehicle search using a drug sniffing dog.
Aiken County Habitat for Humanity launches its first Women Build groundbreaking led by volunteers like Lisa Carlton. The national project aims to empower women through hands on construction and skill development with six free workshops at Lowe's and a fundraising golf tournament on June 10 at Aiken County Golf Club.
The Priory of St. Vincent of the Knights Templar held a vernal convent and investiture at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. Postulants recited an oath to obey orders and support the brotherhood. Four $1,000 donations were authorized to local and Dominican Republic medical missions charities. Incoming Prior George Custodi received the banner from outgoing Prior Sheftall.
Chil dren's Place Inc hosts its 10th annual Celebrity Waiter Night Monday starting at 6 p.m. at 11 restaurants including Up Your Alley Hounds Lake Amanda's Aiken Brewing Co Malia's Davor's Linda's Olive Oil Woodside Plantation and Riley's Whitby Bull. About 70 celebrity waiters and volunteers from various professions raise funds for child therapy with last year's haul over 10000.
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