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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2011
Page
3
A reader suggests using your own passlock for gym lockers to avoid leaving valuables in cars. The note mentions Gold's Gym unclear but confirms the YMCA provides lockers and warns against leaving items in plain sight.
The speaker contrasts admiration for productive individuals with condemnation of corporate greed. They argue the American dream enables wealth from honest effort but accuse corporations and CEOs of lying cheating and stealing. They suggest greed has wrecked the economy and fuels Wall Street protests.
A reader asks about the Costco opening date for Augusta and learns the store will open on November 16. The announcement confirms the scheduled debut and invites shoppers to plan their visit.
Aiken residents are invited to brighten days with humorous TalkBack letters. Send brief comments to the hotline at 803 644 2384 or editorial aikenstandard com email. Names not required and may be edited for space and content.
The Aiken Standard corrects two Tuesday and Wednesday editions. Carolina Bay construction is a standalone roofed outdoor classroom. Nicole Simmons and Tasha Roberts were misprinted as directors at Hitchcock Healthcare United Way fundraiser. contact Mike Gibbons at 644-2381 or editorial@aikenstandard.com to report corrections.
The Aiken County Democratic Party held its ninth annual fish fry with over 150 attendees at the Aiken Electric Cooperative to urge voting in November and bolster Democratic influence in a predominantly red state. Gail Diggs urged focus on small business and district growth while highlighting a referendum to reform City Council structure.
Rep Boro Brown and Rep Boyd Brown spoke at the Aiken County Democratic Party fish fry. They urged balanced districts, voter registration, and more Democratic candidates as they eye 2012. Chairman Harold Crawford Jr. praised the strong turnout and energy.
An Owens Corning representative reported more than 15 tires dumped at the trash site and the tires were sent to a proper dump facility. Aiken Public Safety issued a trespass notice to a man at Aldi after panhandling in the parking lot. A Salley man reported a BB gun shooting on Hitchcock Parkway near Oriole Drive. A Wagener man faced a second shoplifting charge at a York Street grocery store for two bags. An 18 year old woman was arrested on York Street after a traffic stop for drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Robert Snabinett, 37, of 1622 Colleton Ave, faces armed robbery and weapons charges after a 5 a.m. hold up at Gregg's Gas Plus in Graniteville. Clerk handed over cash. deputies tracked and detained him. he remains at the Aiken County detention center.
Dr. Jeanne Campbell Reesman of the University of Texas at San Antonio will discuss Jack London life and work in a 7 p.m. talk at the Etherredge Center as part of the Aiken Wild Road October events. A reception and book signing follow.
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