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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 2006
Page
3
Readers question the plan to demolish the Old Post Office for apartments and allege potential corruption. They fault city direction and worry downtown aesthetics, while expressing concern over drug activity at Oak Hill subdivision and lack of police response.
A reader protests cedar trees in front of Crosland Park reducing visibility after a 6:30 PM sighting of three boys hiding in hedges. The letter urges removal and invites comments via Talkback line or email, noting names need not be published.
The April 15 2006 Aiken Standard incorrected the due date for electronic tax payments. Electronic filers who owe must postmark payments by midnight Monday April 17 2006, the same deadline as the tax return. The Standard apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors.
The Palmetto Kiwanis Club hosted the Wish Upon a Car Benefit Car Show at the Aiken Mall with nearly 100 vehicles ranging from Ford Model A era to 1950s classics. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation and Kiwanis charities, aiming to raise around $2,000 as volunteers note community support fuels local wishes in Aiken.
Taylor Turnbull and 24 classmates advance from doubts to applause as they perform Bugsy Malone Junior for peers and families. Joyce Culp leads a growing chorus of sixth to eighth graders with help from engaged parents and a Roaring 20s setup using donated costumes.
Notable quotes cover Phil Mickelson celebrating two Masters titles while others critique Wal Mart development and school calendar control. Local figures address health scares, tattoo parlor zoning, parental internet monitoring, immigration rumors, and sanctions on financial transactions with several countries.
Public notices details hours for the Aiken Standard newsroom and phone lines. It outlines publisher contact, mailing address, subscription rates, delivery times, re-delivery procedures, and note about carrier payments and subscription cancellations.
Lottery results listed for Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening drawings, Powerball and Powerplay. cash games also shown. Saturday numbers include 7 7 3 and 0 7 9 3 plus Powerball 33 and Powerplay 3. Late Saturday numbers were not available at press time and will appear in Monday’s paper.
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