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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2006
Page
5
A mother at Chukker Creek argues against forcing children ages 6 to 11 onto a school bus. She notes a 5:50 a.m. bus stop time and a 12 minute drive, calling the early ride unsafe in darkness and exhausting with trips lasting 90 minutes or more each morning.
A reader urges tougher police supervision at Steeplechase citing a large crowd of about 30 000 and reports of underage drinking and porta potty failures. The letter calls for more porta potties and better crowd control to restore the event’s classy image.
Readers protest Sunday store closures in South Carolina urging the state to align with other states. They argue that people can attend church and shop on Sundays, urging lawmakers to change the policy.
Aiken SPCA staff allegedly used electronic shock collars and rough handling on a dog, prompting criticism of cruelty prevention efforts. The writer vows to stop supporting the SPCA and urges residents to protest. A Sunday editorial notes 71% support cigarette tax, but subscriber demographics could sway views.
A parent writes that area high schools should move commencements to USC Aiken to accommodate more than five tickets. The current gym sizes at local schools limit attendance, unlike larger civic centers, preventing many families from seeing graduates.
A reader laments rapid development in Aiken with new homes and shopping centers. The note warns traffic gridlock and loss of peaceful residential character as Wal-Mart Sam’s Club and a Richland corridor shopping center approach approval.
A proposal urges sending city staff to assist Gulf Coast Katrina relief. The idea includes payroll deductions from the city manager to cover costs, with noted expectation that detailed accounting can reach penny precision.
Local readers urge restaurant patrons to tip wait staff, condemning leaving only exact change. They thank those who tip and perform service, calling non-tipping rude and advising diners to eat at home if they won't tip.
Wal-Mart managers confirm the Whiskey Road store will be completely remodeled and a second Wal-Mart will open in Aiken. The existing store will not close during updates and similar renovations are planned for nearby Augusta and North Augusta locations.
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