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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 2008
Page
3
A resident laments a neighbor who blocks one lane on a curve by parking on the street instead of in their driveway. The caller urges moving onto grass or driveway, calling for rules to address street parking hazards for Gem Lakes residents.
A reader argues that targeting smokers is unfair while noting health issues from secondhand smoke. The letter questions balancing rights to smokers and non-smokers and calls for fair policies.
Neighbors report free ranging chickens on the property and dogs barking at the mailbox area. They say animal control will not intervene, seeking a local solution or guidance.
A resident reports their phone service outage is blamed on heavy rain by an automated recording, though no rain is observed. The caller seeks clarity and a real technician visit to fix the line.
Readers comment on this year’s Aiken’s Makin with fewer booths and limited merchandise beyond clothing art or jewelry. Call the TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard com with brief comments.
The Kennedy Middle School volleyball player was Amy Lessel, not Aimee Lessel. A golf tournament at Palmetto Golf Club was misdated as 106 years old. the club was founded in 1892 making it 116 years old. The paper notes apologies for the errors.
The Ford Trucks Equestrian America Balloon Festival runs September 19 to 21 at Powderhouse Fields. Highlights include three shaped balloons Hagar the Viking Lil Pirate and Norman the Friendly Sea Serpent, a junior polo game, a $5 000 Barns of America Skins Polo match, seminars expanded tents and a fireworks show Friday night. Equine Rescue of Aiken will present Sunday and adoptions will be available. About 200 soldiers will assist with five tether balloons Friday and Saturday mornings and the event includes free admission with donations to Ft Gordon families.
Aiken motorists are urged to arrive early for this weekend's horse and balloon festival at the Aiken Polo Club field. Public Safety expects thousands of attendees, directs traffic, and notes free parking at Ford Conger field with pedestrian gates. Fireworks at 8 pm and balloon events draw crowds. alcohol is prohibited.
AHS Naval Junior ROTC unit commander Tony Negron praised the group after the annual inspection. Cadets led by Tyler Bigg and Johnny Roland earned a Distinguished Unit Award for 2007-2008 under strong District and school praise.
The Aiken Standard announces EZ Pay rates and delivery details for subscriptions. It lists Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 and provides Wednesday lottery numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, Powerball, Fantasy 5, and Win For Life with related draws and Power Play.
Aiken County issues an RFQ to redevelop the 14.8 acre Seminole Mill site in Clearwater after The Landmark Group option to sell lapsed. Rex Todd of The Landmark Group says housing tax credits are a competitive hurdle and expresses interest in competing again alongside other firms.
Tequan Mattrell Holmes, 19, was arrested after a 10:45 a.m. robbery at Quick Cash Loans on 1114 Richland Ave. N.W. He allegedly passed a demand note, stole cash and keys to an employee’s vehicle, and fled in that car. Police tracked him with a bloodhound team and sheriff’s office help.
USCA Aiken will hold a 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. open house for its renovated Student Activity Center. The former gym is now an intramural facility with a 3 point shooting contest. The campus bookstore is renamed Pacer Shoppe and adds supplies, study aids, and collegiate items.
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