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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2008
Page
3
The notice argues the serious narcotic issue in New Ellenton rests with Hamilton, asking who can handle it and questioning the pay for him.
A local reader recalls Jeb the Reb with horses and praises this year’s Bluegrass Festival noting outstanding groups. The letter questions ID check fees for seniors and argues charging for ID verification should be illegal.
The text notes a curfew moving children to Augusta or Columbia with a rule to stay until daybreak and punishment for early return. It also contrasts buying a car with a warranty from a dealer versus an individual seller.
A reader asks where to buy padded hangers and free tissue paper and notes gaps for senior citizens. They urge Aiken to provide a safe social hub for seniors to meet, drink coffee, or watch a movie, citing loneliness and a need for local venues. They question why visiting workers earn wages here yet some citizens lack benefits like food stamps and WIC.
Readers decry parked vehicles on Lincoln Avenue 18 affecting property values. Call the talkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com to comment. The paper reserves space and content rights and will not publish car name references.
The notice lists address updates for the Aiken Standard and payment references. It includes delivery dates for 2008 and various lottery numbers and winnings such as Pick 3 and Cash 5 drawings. It mentions EZ Pay rates and a contact phone.
Aiken Public Safety recognized its top officers and staff at Newberry Hall. Sgt. Wilson Dandy received Officer of the Year for leadership with the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team and community outreach. Rookie Steve Miano was named Rookie of the Year for composure and service after graduating from the SC Criminal Justice Academy. Other honorees included Hubert Pridgen Employee of the Year Ellen Shelley Distinguished Service Award Robert Ramos Nova Award and Rich Roblin Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.
The Aiken branch of the AAUW honored about 50 volunteers and members at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center with a picnic. The event thanked volunteers behind the 2008 Book Sale and announced fall planning and book donations, with contact number 642-7170.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety recognizes multiple staff with Officer of the Year and Rookie of the Year awards. Distinguished Service and Nova Awards go to listed personnel, with Life Saving and Certificate of Commendation recipients named alongside Letters of Appreciation and Citizen Award honorees.
Captains Luis and Lucy Viera conclude four years of service with the Aiken County Salvation Army on June 22 and will be reassigned to Port Richie Florida. They praise the community and thank local leaders volunteers and public safety for support while welcoming new officers David and Angela Repass.
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