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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2007
Page
3
A Wagener-Salley High School bus driver vents about coworkers complaining of other drivers. The speaker says concerns should wait until payments on the buses are underway, urging patience during midday operations.
A member reports months of attempts to cancel a Club Fitness membership amid rumors of a merger with Gold's Gym. The member has not received official notices or a direct contact, and asks for a public, direct number or person handling the issue for others facing the same situation.
Local readers critique safety concerns amid tree related incidents, rail at gas price gouging and question Giuliani stance on abortion while urging voter caution. The Aiken Standard invites brief comments via TalkBack with edits for space and content.
Aiken man An Aiken man, An Aiken man Elliott, 47, was sentenced to 35 years for first degree criminal sexual conduct burglary and armed robbery linked to a July 4 home invasion. He must serve at least 85 percent before parole, with prosecutors urging the maximum sentence. DNA linked him to the crime.
First graders at Chukker Creek Elementary admire a sky blue 1930 Model A Ford shown by Art Kennedy, grandfather of student Codi Kennedy, who volunteers in Ruby Taylor's class. Kennedy, a former Alaska official, cherishes the time with students and grandparents after school while sharing stories and a rare, older car collection.
Aiken County coroner Tim Carlton notes 14 deceased will be buried Friday at Calvary Cemetery in a yearly pauper’s service for those with no claimant. Among the buried are Baby Boy Valen and Baby Boy Miles, plus adults including Viola Morgan 84 and Margaret Lynn 4. Donations support the service from local churches and funeral homes.
Lottery results listed for Wednesday including Pick 3 Midday 4 5 4 and Pick 4 Midday 1 4 7 0 plus Evening draws 5 3 2 and 7 2 2 9. Palmetto Cash 5 9 12 25 34 35 with multiplier 3 Powerball 3 11 24 30 38 powerball 6 power play 4. Cash 3 Midday 8 6 5 Cash 4 Midday 0 6 6 4 Cash 3 Evening 3 9 8 Cash 4 Evening 0 1 9 6 Fantasy 5 32 2 38 3 11 Win For Life 10 14 17 22 24 38 Freeball 20.
A Springfield man, Steven A. Reyes, 56, was arrested after police found more than 200 dollars worth of marijuana in his vehicle during a traffic stop at Hampton Avenue and Fairfield Street. He faces possession with intent to distribute marijuana and paraphernalia charges. Will include the rest of the incident as per source.
A Witston man, Melvin T. Graves Jr., 60, died near 7:30 pm Tuesday after his motorcycle left Patterson Mill Road in Barnwell County and struck an embankment. He sustained fatal injuries, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Landon David Younce of Midland Valley High Kevin Dwayne Boozer of North Augusta High Cory Kendall Pope of Silver Bluff High and Ryan Matthew Mills with Jacquelyn Deanna Selvey of South Aiken High are among 81 seniors recognized for perfect attendance across 12 years of public school. Nearly 41 000 seniors will graduate next week from about 2 160 days of school.
O'Neill will become director of the Aiken County Career and Technology Center in July succeeding Kathy Mixson who retires. The board also named Marion Tray Traxler as district comptroller replacing Brock Heron who moves to Lexington District 5. Traxler is audit manager at Baird and Company in Augusta.
About 3,000 Invincibles Transport Con verters Toy Sets imported by AAFES and Toy Century Industrial Ltd Hong Kong contain lead paint a hazard for children with no reported injuries. About 2,000 ball rattles wrist rattles windup toys imported by Tri-Star International Inc pose choking risk with no reported injuries. Contact numbers and cpsc.gov links provided.
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