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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2015
Page
3
Editorial feedback voices concern over Congress funding for earth science arguing data suppression by Republicans to aid wealthy contributors. Letters criticize property tax promises, parking deck plans, voting, hauling etiquette, leadership, hospitality tax, water rates, and city spending. Call-in policy noted.
The Aiken Standard corrects a misidentification of Alex Skiff on page 1 May 22. The paper apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors by calling Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or emailing editorial.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety held an awards night at Newberry Hall naming Penny Schultz Officer of the Year and Ta kim a Butler Rookie of the Year. Butler joined in 2013 on B shifts and earned Honor Guard selection after notable off duty vigilance. Schultz, a 30 year veteran former dispatcher, praised for memory of names and faces and involvement in drug cases. Odenthal noted origins of the commendation and delivered remarks.
Chief Marty Sumner led the High Point North Carolina department ceremony naming Officer Penny Schultz as Officer of the Year and Takima Butler rookie of the year among many recipients. Sumner praised officers framing their service as lasting, citing Gettysburg constable Burns as a parallel to public safety impact. Will Whaley reports for the Aiken Standard.
Edisto Singers present a free 7 p.m. Sunday concert at Berlin Baptist Church 424 Crossthorn Road as part of a Faith Hope and Love themed spring series. The 22 year old group, directed by Michele Kirkland Burnett with Nina Atkinson on piano, features songs including Hear the Call There is a Fountain and God So Loves Me. For information call 803 564 6272.
Demarkee Lockhart, 21, was charged with murder and burglary in the 2012 shooting of Wackenhut guard Hester Jackson at 2734 Willis Foreman Road. Deputies found Jackson dead after he surprised a burglar returning home from work. Jackson, a Fayette Alabama native and UNA journalism graduate, was killed December 9, 2012. Lockhart was already jailed on a suspended license case last week.
Jordan Waters, 22, arrested in Operation Mayday targeting online sexual predators centered in Richmond County, was granted $30,000 bond by Judge Daniel Craig. He must refrain from using a phone or Internet and stay within a four county region, including Richmond and Aiken counties. The operation led to 22 arrests.
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