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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2011
Page
3
Aiken Standard reader praises Bobby's BBQ for hosting a free lunch for area veterans active duty and retired. The writer says the meal was greatly enjoyed and thanks the restaurant for its support.
The writer criticizes stores for holiday decor before Thanksgiving and notes Nordstrom will not decorate until November 27. They question the mood of celebration and express concern about Aiken High’s coaching staff and player motivation.
Readers are asked to call the TalkBack line or email with comments about how the city will fund a new market and the incident involving an illegal turn near the time capsule site.
The Aiken Standard issues a correction notice for errors in previous editions. Forest management in Hitchcock Woods attracted more wildlife according to Harry Shealy Jr. A red shouldered hawk misidentified in Tuesday’s paper is corrected. The Democratic Party meeting date is corrected to Thursday Nov 17 and readers are asked to report any errors.
The snippet lists hours 6 30 a m to 4 30 p m Monday Friday for editorial use at 26 Butland Drive with phone 648 2311 and fax 648 6052 and email editorial aikenstandard com.
Aiken County Council heard a preliminary redistricting briefing Tuesday. District 8’s Willar Hightower criticized late notice for the session while Bobby Bowers outlined preliminary maps and boundaries. The plan aims to equalize populations across eight districts before June 2012 primaries, with three readings and a public hearing required.
Aiken Public Safety probes an alleged sex assault at Rutland Drive football practice field involving a 14 year old victim and a 17 year old suspect. Officers are also investigating grand larceny at Equine Devine on Laurens Street with jewelry over 5000 dollars stolen. An attempted burglary on Horry Street is under investigation. An identity theft report cites IRS notices of suspicious tax activity. A local woman found a U S Military ID belonging to Air Force member Larry Roseberry.
Investigators seek public help identifying a woman pictured who is suspected of forging a check on a deceased woman's account and cashing 3500 dollars on September 23. Bank surveillance video released. tips to CrimeStoppers may earn 50 to 1000 dollars.
A reunion for former Aiken Kmart employees is set for December 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 648-3632 for details. The Old Aiken County Hospital Staff will hold its annual gathering Saturday December 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at St John’s United Methodist Church 104 Newberry St NW. For information call 648-3600 649-4088 or 648-2800.
Aiken City Planning Commission reviewed residency comments on the Union Street Area Plan and discussed funding, parking, and pedestrian oriented design. Open house in October drew 46 sign ins and 15 comments. A Dec 13 public hearing will precede a Commission vote to forward a recommendation to City Council.
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