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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 2008
Page
3
An editorial discussion questions whether Brendan Wilson could have killed someone else as an officer protected other motorists from injury or death while performing duties. The piece argues the officer was doing his job amid a hazardous traffic situation.
Northwood Drive residents vent over hostile geese and urge action beyond Animal Control. A letter writer bluntly defends self reliance and chides passivity. The piece also shares a counterproposal for a fountain on Newberry Street featuring three rearing horses inspired by Aiken’s horse country.
A reader requests toilets and water at trash drop-off areas and asks if picnicking or camping will be allowed. The editorial team invites brief comments via TalkBack hotline or email, noting readers' names are not required and edits may occur.
Rebecca Dixon, ACIRA president and J D Lever Elementary teacher, recalls joining as a student after attending a four year ago. The group held its first meeting of the year with guest speaker Marcia Tate discussing text comprehension and phonics. The Aiken Children's Book Festival at Aiken Technical College featured 41 authors including Bob Shumaker of Simpsonville. ACIRA supports Distinguished Teacher of Reading awards and $50 book grants for teachers and USC Aiken students.
Jackson Mayor Todd Etherredge says the town needs a full service grocery store with meat and produce after Brinkley’s and Jackson Super Market closed. The town lacks nearby shopping options with Dollar General offering mainly canned goods and basics. The council supported a 2005 market study showing demand and residents urge a capable operator to establish a store, pharmacy, or dry cleaners, with Etherredge listing contact 471-2229.
Aiken County Historical Society heard first hand accounts of prisoner of war camps in South Carolina to mark a historic marker unveiling. Dick Holstein, eight years old when he met German detainee Gunther, translated the POW narrative from broken English as Gunther recalled convoy origins, canvas camps, long workdays, meals, soccer, and classes.
Public notice outlines contact numbers for the Aiken Standard editor and office. It lists delivery hours at 326 Rutland Drive and mailing details, with schedule notes for SundayPlus, 2008 delivery dates, and subscription rates for various periods.
Sunday results show Pick 3 Evening 7 2 1 and Pick 4 Evening 5 5 7 7. Cash 3 Evening 8 1 7 were listed. Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 were not available at presstime.
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