Carpet Cleaning Trespassers Return!

From Neighbor Kurt Rudolph

Jan. 29, 2010: Robert's and Associates paid us another visit last evening peddling their carpet cleaning. At 9:00 pm they walked past our "no trespassing" sign, entered our garage, ignored the "no soliciting" sign we have posted at eye level next to the door and knocked loudly. When I answered and realized who it was, I ordered him out of my garage and pursued him back to his vehicle. I tried to make contact with the person in the passenger seat, but she refused to open the window. I got behind the vehicle to keep them from leaving before I took down the license plate number.

I called 911 and a deputy arrived within five minutes. Needless to say, the trespassers were long gone. I would like to think that I scared them off, but I really doubt it. I spoke to the deputy at length, and he assures me that they can and will arrest them for trespassing since we have a sign posted.

I would like everyone to be aware of this company - Robert's and Associates, of Columbia. I simply do not believe a legitimate business would IGNORE clearly posted signs and attempt to do busines in my garage at 9 o'clock. I believe they are interested in something other than carpet. I consider them dangerous and I am becoming frustrated that it seems we have no way of stopping them.

Editor's Note: The neigborhood should remain on alert and call 9-1-1 when they return. The 'No Soliciting' & 'No Trespassing' signs are your legal recourse.

The Passing of a Neighbor

As residents of Summer Lakes you may not recognize the name Norman Taylor if you read the obituary in the Aiken Standard tomorrow or Saturday.

Norman Taylor, age 88, husband of Emma Taylor, who lives at 125 Meadow Trace Court here in Summer Lakes with her daughter Carol and son-in-law Roger Pizio, passed away today, January 7th at Pepper Hill Nursing Center, Aiken. The Taylor’s moved to Summer Lakes with Carol and Roger in February 2006 from Tiverton, RI where Mr. Taylor was a long time resident.

Arrangements are being handled by the Cole Funeral Home on the 118 By-Pass. Viewing hours will be Tuesday evening, January 12th, with the funeral service Wednesday, January 13th at 11am.