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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 2006
Page
3
Resident asks how the ban will be enforced in outdoor parks and if the county will need additional police or inspectors to enforce nicotine limits, noting open air settings and expressing concern over resource use.
A grim warning describes a murder threat on Sudiow Lake Road near a double yellow line. The message accuses an unknown killer who allegedly speeds past the line, endangering any driver who encounters them. The writer urges readers to avoid being the next victim.
A reader criticizes William Scott's Social Security stance and argues the NAACP favors color over brains. The letter discusses SSI rules, Medicaid eligibility, and urges readers to check the Social Security site for guidance, ending with concern for U.S. direction.
Readers urge Aiken to create a dog park to allow socializing and off leash play, suggesting Odell Weeks as a suitable site. They also criticize the county school board for not posting all open positions and invite further comments via TalkBack.
The Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church celebrated its building dedication with special guest Rev Meg Barnhouse from Spartanburg. Linda Warren praised the community as family while Carleen Sexton recounted roots dating to 1953 and the 2003 church acceptance. Services are Sundays at 9:30 with 10:30 worship, and the building hosts local groups.
Shadow the retriever terrier mix was found on a road and adopted by Robert and Marci Houghton. After joining the city pet program at the Aiken SPCA and getting neutered, Shadow helped them win a $100 prize and became friends with their cat. The couple advocate SPCA spay neuter efforts to curb overpopulation and health risks.
About 100 mothers and daughters attended a Mother-Daughter Lunch at the Aiken Center for the Arts in observance of National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. ATPP and Aiken Regional Medical Centers sponsored the event with Miss South Carolina 2003 Enka Grace Powell as speaker stressing mentoring and healthy choices.
A list of lottery results and a character note for Aiken, including Pick 3 and Pick 4 draws for Midday and Evening, Powerball figures, Cash 3 and Cash 4 outcomes, Fantasy 5 numbers, and a mis-typed Win For Life entry. Several items appear garbled, but the key numbers for draws and the Powerball are listed.
The Aiken County Public Library launches the "Once Upon A Time" summer reading program with activities for readers. Monday features Living on the Go. coming soon.
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