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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2008
Page
3
Residents discuss coyote behavior and stray dog packs threatening pets, urging focus on wild dogs as a bigger issue. A reader suggests checking yards with “Vote No” signs for sign sharing, noting vacant homes with signs may exist.
In an upscale gated Aiken neighborhood residents oppose trapping and killing squirrels. Several neighbors enjoy observing the animals and argue they cause no harm, urging others not to harm or remove them.
A friend’s glasses broken after purchase elsewhere were repaired at LensCrafters in the Aiken Mall with no charge. Staff showed exceptional customer service, helping promptly despite the purchase location and ensuring the glasses were fixed.
A tribute to Eight Belles praising training by Legacy Stables and Rod Stevens, noting her spirit and affection for fans. The piece shifts to a public road issue asking readers to share comments on road privatization and highway signage, inviting letters to the Aiken Standard TalkBack hotline and email.
The notice provides addresses and phone numbers for Aken Standard and related services, including PO Box 486 in Akan, Rutland Drive, and a 2008 delivery schedule for Sunday Plus subscribers. It lists cash lottery results and various drawing numbers for Cash 3, Cash 4, and Fantasy 5 with specified dates.
Police pursue Joseph Rowe 24 of Graniteville on assault and carjacking charges after he forced a driver from a truck at Belvedere and Highway 25. The stolen Ford Ranger tied to the victim’s credit cards was later found in Augusta. another man, Terry Hanna, 41, was arrested on related card charges. Investigators seek further information via Crimestoppers.
Olivia McNeil, who joined South Aiken High School's newspaper staff last fall as business manager and writer, received the Sharon Jean Johnson Journalism Scholarship. The award honors Johnson, who taught at the school for 24 years and mentored yearbook staff.
Aiken County Wildlife Area and Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area Ecological Reserve will be open to the public on Saturdays during May. Activities such as fishing and scouting will be allowed while no weapons may be carried in May. The Crackerneck area covers about the stated land area.
The Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area in Aiken County near the Savannah River will be open on Saturday and on May 17, 24, and 31. Contact the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in Aiken at 725-3663 for maps and regulations, or request by email with name and mailing address.
The Cotton Ball will be held on Tuesday in Augusta at the gardens surrounding Dr. Charles Falcone and Mrs. Falcone home at 3106 Walton Way. Historic Augusta members may attend with entry fees from 50 dollars for individuals and 75 dollars for couples. Advanced reservations are encouraged.
Deputies tracked for over a half mile to arrest two men in Montmorenci on burglary and theft charges after an overnight break in at Montmorenci Junction 1049 Charleston Highway. Stolen items including lottery tickets beer cigars and candy were found. Investigators tie the pair to a Wednesday night break in and say more arrests are likely. Call Crimestoppers with tips.
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