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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 2005
Page
3
A reader calls for a public vote on the Aiken County tax increment financing plan urging taxpayers and voters to decide the fate of the measure rather than a small council and school board group. The letter also notes enjoyment of the puzzle section.
Residents raise concerns about missing women in the county and ask how many cases and remains are needed before officials acknowledge a problem. The comments reflect unease and call for action from local authorities.
A reader argues for strict enforcement on loud cars along Whiskey Road. They urge Public Safety Officers to issue fines, citing ongoing disturbances and a desire for immediate action without warnings. Readers are invited to voice opinions via Talkback and email.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors by calling Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial at the newspaper. The notice explains the daily space for corrections and provides phone numbers and an email address for error reports.
At the 14th Annual Sweet Potato Festival in Langley Jacksonville Park enjoys clear skies and diverse treats. Jacksonville Community Commission members sell pies cakes casseroles and candied yams while Edith Birts notes growing turnout and proceeds fund projects and a Midland Valley High School senior scholarship. Local shoppers like David Taylor Stan Porter Lib Porter Deborah Quiller Rebecca Coleman and Ruby Lundy share enthusiasm for food fellowship and the event’s community focus.
Natalie Hayes of North Augusta is highlighted as one of five mothers working from home in a November 2005 Parents magazine article. Her site babygiftidea.com offers personalized baby items with secure online ordering and she plans a second site for wedding gifts.
Local newspaper page details subscription prices for Daily and Sunday formats with EzPay options, delivery expectations, and contact points. It notes discounted rates, out of county mail prices, and carrier payment responsibilities. The notice warns the paper is not liable for carrier-collected payments and explains cancellation process.
Aiken's character trait for October is Patience. Saturday results include Pick 3 Midday 9 1 3 and Pick 4 Midday 5 1 7 0 plus Evening draws 0 0 0 and 7 5 0 1. Powerball numbers were 1 7 8 34 45 with Powerball 15 and Powerplay 3.
Kathy Steele spoke at the Aiken County Public Library signing for Rocks That Float published by John Blair. She described Mill Town set characters from Aiken Edgefield and Vaucluse with an EMT nail tech seamstress and lake gift shop. Readers noted the Southern authenticity and future novels. For more info call Booklovers Bookstore at 643-3198.
The piece notes 80s icons like Sonny Crockett and Michael Knight making a comeback for Halloween. It mentions upcoming NFL matchups Monday with the Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions as teams aim to keep winning.
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