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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 2011
Page
3
A reader comments on Thursday TalkBack defending Social Security benefits and criticizing those who draw without paying in while noting they receive $1,200 monthly and do not rely on food stamps.
A resident voices sadness over cleared trees for a new Sam's Club on the Aiken Augusta Highway. The writer argues a suitable site exists elsewhere and condemns the aesthetic impact of the buidling project.
The speaker criticizes SRS layoffs, arguing many workers boast about easy jobs and on shift sleep. The tone questions sympathy for those claiming high pay and minimal effort, suggesting personal incentives shape attitudes toward job loss.
A reader objects to publicized deer killings, arguing that teaching children to value life should outweigh pride in hunting and public display. The note questions ethical messaging and impact on youth.
Local residents urge New Ellenton authorities to increase patrols and radar speed enforcement on East Pine Street to prevent potential harm to children. They say speeding is persistent and demand action.
Readers urged to call or email TalkBack to comment on hunting photos and a dead animal. The paper notes names will not be published and comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects a Nov. 19 article that misnamed the Savannah Pir Remediation project president and project manager Dave S. The newspaper regrets the error and provides the accurate identifiers.
The notice lists contact numbers 648-2311 and 648-6052 for newsroom and delivery inquiries. It states newsroom tips go to 644-2401 and urges reader submissions to Spearman and editors. Re-delivery runs 6:30 am to 10:30 am weekdays and 7 am to 11 am weekends with expected paper times 6 am weekdays and 7 am weekends.
Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism calls for volunteers to help clear brush and prepare the historic Horse Creek water trail and the Boyd Pond Park mountain bike trails and disc golf course. Two December sessions at Langley Pond Park from 8 am to noon and a January session at Boyd Pond Park offer hands on labor with training, safety gear, snacks and tools provided. Call 642-7559 or sign up at signup genius for project 104.
At RS M Elementary/Middle School a book festival welcomed parents with scarecrows and read aloud activities led by teachers Jenny Hallman Retta Havird and Jessica Martin. Students Gracelyn Padgett and eighth grader McKenna Palmer joined families for interactive games and discussions about reading.
The Aiken Hounds hold the Blessing of the Hounds at Memorial Gate Hitchcock Woods Thursday at 11 am to begin the holiday season. Rev Joseph Whitehurst officiates. About 10 to 12 Penn-Marydel Hounds join the 30 minute ceremony with new members receiving colors and two new joint Masters announced.
Police and sheriff reports describe numerous break-ins and thefts from vehicles on Bradley Lane Vaucluse Road Lundee Drive Westminster Way Trotter Court and Radio Station Road North Augusta Winding Trail Beech Island Urquhart Drive with incidents including stolen vehicles stolen money purse and possible handgun involvement. A Beech Island shooting injured a man on Radio Station Road. no ID or description of suspect.
AARP will host a free senior driving course for veterans and their spouses at Knights of Columbus Hall on Monday November 28 from 8 30 a m to mid afternoon. Non veterans may register December 9 with a 14 fee or 12 for AARP members. Registration line is (800) 882 7445.
Lottery results show Draws for Pick 4, Palmetto, Power-Up, Fantasy 5 and Win For Life. Numbers listed include 14 6 2 for Pick 4 and 4 13 21 22 38 for Palmetto with Power-Up 3. Fortany members wave act cvabebie eS Tay.
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