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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2007
Page
3
A reader criticizes the Aiken Standard for not enforcing 200 word letter limits and denounces the Anderson Pond Chime Bell Church Road connector. The writer claims the $3 million project serves a horse farm owner and wastes taxpayer money instead of fixing existing county infrastructure.
Readers demand wartime style price controls as they criticize current gas costs. The message references the WWII Office of Price Administration and argues a similar agency is needed to curb petroleum industry actions.
A reader argues for broader acknowledgment of volunteers and coaches. The writer supports Coach Griswold's deserved recognition while noting Coach Busbee also does good work and should have his contributions publicly recognized.
Readers press for faster prosecution and question Barbara Morgan regarding a murder case in Aiken County. They suggest alternative help to speed trial and criticize repeated plea bargains while noting a vacant lot near a convention center. Comments invite further input via TalkBack.
Aiken County Council weighs funding choices in the proposed FY2008 budget focusing on road maintenance EMS law enforcement and SPCA spay neuter program. Members urge more road funds EMS and sheriff office staffing while sparing costs at Savannah River Research Park and retiree insurance.
The North Augusta Exchange Club named Dr Celeste Walden Spence its 2007 Golden Deeds Award recipient at a banquet. Spence founded Walden Hall Christian Montessori School in 1965 and spent decades helping students, including funding gowns and a class ring for a needy graduate. She taught at Midland Valley High School and North Augusta High School and is active in church and civic service.
The notice provides contact details for subscription information and lists upcoming Sunday Plus delivery dates for the Aiken Standard. Dates include late 2006 and 2007 deliveries such as November 23 25 and December 24 25 in 2006 and multiple dates in 2007.
May brings Boldness as Aiken's character trait for the month. Tuesday results show Pick 3 Midday 2-6-1 and Pick 4 Midday 8-6-7-7, with Evening 6-8-6 and 8-6-0-4. Cash and fantasy numbers follow for Cash 3 and Cash 4 with multiple outputs and Mega Millions and Bal figures listed.
The Aiken County Board of Education plans a June 5 meeting to shape its superintendent search with a draft application and advertisement. Interim leader Dr. Bill Allman may stay through late October. The board also approved a revised cell phone policy and renewed a gender based fifth grade class program at North Augusta Elementary, plus recognized high performing students and teams.
Whole Foods Market voluntarily recalls 16 ounce jars of 365 Organic Everyday Value Sesame Tahini nationwide after potential salmonella contamination. No illnesses reported. Consumers with questions should call 512 477 5566 ext 20656.
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