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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 2003
Page
2
Residents complain about barking dogs as neighbors recount hearing loud music and uneasy signs. The piece notes that dogs hear and sense things humans cannot, suggesting the bark is a warning to owners about unusual activity.
A reader asks why James Brown would be granted a key to the Augusta jail to come and go as he pleases, likening the idea to Otis in The Andy Griffith Show.
A reader criticizes the social services system for unequal food stamp distribution and alleges fraud by higher income individuals. The letter urges investigation and asks others to share their experiences via a hotline or email to the Aiken Standard.
The Friday issue clarifies the correct opt out numbers to avoid identity theft. Readers should use 1 888 567 8688 or 1 888 5 OPTOUT. the paper regrets the error.
Kiwanis Club-Dec 2 luncheon at Eejay's noon features Rick Greer of Angel Flight. no registration required. Calhoun Park hosts Carols in the Park Dec 4 from 6 to 8 pm at the Georgia Avenue intersection with Carolina Avenue. Town and Country Club Christmas Luncheon Dec 4 at Houndslake Country Club starts 10 am. bring a stuffed animal or new book for Salvation Army. $15. reservations required.
Charles Mitchell, warehouse manager at Golden Harvest Food Bank in Aiken, spearheads efforts with the Male Chorus at Friendship Baptist Church and American Legion Post 212 to feed 30 35 families and supply 125 130 children with meals and toys. The group plans a December 18 toy distribution at the Hampton Avenue post, while the food bank works year round to move food to those in need and expand store donations for holiday hampers. Donations are tax deductible and more grocers are sought to contribute, with pickup offered.
The Wagener Town Council will address the November termination of volunteer deputy Vannie Staley at Monday's meeting. Staley says his police record is spotless and denies campaigning on duty. Council members defended the action citing unbecoming conduct and campaign activity observed in uniform.
Robin Garvin Brodie, 39, of Salley is jailed on suspicion of armed robbery after an incident at Waterwheel Grocery in Wagener where a gunfire exchange occurred between storeowner Rosa Mae Brown and Brodie. Earlier, $350 vanished from Stephen Spain’s wallet, a claim contested by a judge due to lack of probable cause.
The Aiken Downtown Development Association released the Whiskey Road and Easy Street medallion as the eighth in the series honoring local landmarks. At $20 each, the pieces are sold individually or in eight for seven, with discounts for complete sets. Availability spans Tea Garden Gifts and several local shops, plus a year round display stand.
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