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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2010
Page
3
Community discussions surface on administrative furlough days with 10 days cited, while residents debate tattoos and local services. Aiken residents request better traffic light management and express concerns over long waits at Pine Log bypass.
A reader thanks the DMV for a pleasant experience and notes positive interactions. They raise questions about drunk driving and alcohol taxes while suggesting donations of old cards and magazines to local assisted living centers Shadow Oaks and Pepper Hill.
The text urges a $3 per gallon gas tax as fairer payment and invites readers to comment via TalkBack hotline or email. It says names are optional and comments may be edited for space and content by the Aiken Standard.
City Council approved two bus shelters for S C 19 near Hahn Village and Aiken Regional Medical Centers funded by the Federal Transit Administration. They will seat about three and may be peaked or barrel-roof designs with bids to be issued after design choice.
Fatz Cafe hosts a 8 to 10 30 a m celebrity waiter breakfast Saturday June 12 to support Aiken County Habitat for Humanity Women Build. Local luminaries join volunteers in costume as famous figures. tickets cost 7 with all tips and part of proceeds aiding the fifth Women Build project aiming to start a 60 000 to 65 000 dollar house.
The class of 2010 at Aiken Christian School, 15 graduates, marks the last ceremony at Grace Brethren Church before the school becomes Adelphi Christian Academy and moves to River of Life Church in August. Valedictorian Greg Stephens Jr and salutatorian Jennifer Little lead a group that includes future Clemson University scholars and other graduates. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh gave the address, urging daily growth and positive change, while Stephens emphasized faith.
A 17 year old, Jeffrey Britt Jr, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and battery with the intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a violent crime after a man was shot twice on Five Notch Road near Fox Creek around 1 30 a m Saturday. The victim was treated at Medical Center Georgia. The incident began with an argument and its cause remains under investigation.
A Graniteville resident said $900 in jewelry, $350 iPod and $60 cash were stolen from a Brookstone Drive home. A North Augusta resident reported a rock through a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero window on St James Street, with $500 in damages. A Charleston Row Boulevard resident reported $1,800 in electronics and $600 in jewelry stolen. An Aiken man was approached on Newberry Street by an armed man who demanded his wallet, then fled on a bicycle. A Jasper Street resident said a blue and silver BMX bike valued at $200 was stolen from Pine Log Road.
The Aiken Standard gives office hours and contact details for staff and departments. It lists mailing address, toll free numbers, and emails, plus a schedule of 2010 Sunday Plus delivery dates and related service notes.
Sunday drawings listed Pick 3 8 1 7 and Pick 4 1 6 5 1 with Cash 3 Midday 5 1 7 and Cash 4 Midday 3 7 7 7 plus Cash 3 Evening 4 5 4 and Cash 4 Evening 2 1 1 3. Fantasy 5 and Win For Life results were unavailable at presstime. See Tuesday's Aiken Standard for updates.
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