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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2006
Page
3
Aikenites have long valued aging insights as the foundation for a retirement community. The community celebrates the growth that comes with time and seeks to build spaces where elders are respected and planning for peaceful, dignified living is prioritized.
A reader laments the new TV guide, saying the print is too small and that movie listings and soap updates have vanished, leaving a sparse page and reduced content. The note cites disappointment and appetite for clearer, fuller information.
The SEED program offered a wonderful experience this weekend with engaging activities and positive feedback from participants. Organizers highlighted hands on sessions, community outreach, and opportunities for learning and collaboration.
A reader expresses strong support for Thelma Robinson and her upcoming praise and worship conference. The two day event features national speakers with affordable tickets and a community focus. Website provided for details.
Reader comments argue teaching is highly stressful and thankless, noting a lockdown drill mishap where parents reacted to teachers doing their duty. The Aiken Standard invites brief letters to editor via mail, phone, or email and reserves rights to edit for space.
Lawrence Chavious, 38, was sentenced to 15 years for kidnapping and 15 concurrent years for criminal sexual assault in the first degree after a negotiated plea. Five years each for possession of a weapon during a violent crime and burglary in the second degree were added, with the burglary term suspended to five years probation. He must register as a sex offender. DNA linked him to the crime and knives were found at the scene.
The Aiken Equine Alliance and USC Aiken signed papers forming a partnership to establish an endowed chair in equine studies within the USCA business administration program. The plan includes scholarships and paid internships, with fundraising targets of about $20,000 for the chair and $1 million for endowment.
The October feature elevates loyalty as the city’s core trait. Lottery results include Monday draws with Pick 3 Midday 5 8 2 and Pick 4 Midday 2 6 9 3, alongside Palmetto Cash Five 11 17 29 33 34 with multiplier 3. Fantasy 5 draws are 5 22 23 29 35.
A Columbia man Willie Deshawn Smith was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading to strong armed robbery in the Southside KFC robbery and a North Augusta home invasion. He and two other suspects were involved. one was named in the lineup, gun residue linked Smith, and a second related defendant received a concurrent sentence. Timothy Houston may face trial next.
Police report indicates overnight damage at the Aiken Golf Club to the ninth and 11th holes with estimated costs around 850000. Public Safety asks anyone with information to call 642-7620. Meanwhile SCETV airs Countdown to Better Care with Dr. Gerald Gordon, a 30 minute health tips program, as part of a PBS series on health care.
Tommy Moore will attend the fourth annual Aiken County Democratic Party fish fry at the Shrine Club on US 1 North in Aiken at 6 p.m. Moore faces Gov. Mark Sanford in the November election. Joe Erwin will be the keynote speaker with several Democratic candidates expected, including Ellisor, Ballenger, Lindman, Clyburn, and Rawls. Admission is 3 for adults and 1 for students.
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