Opportunity America and the immigrant story
A reader argues that America has become the land of gimme and criticizes relying on the state for personal care. The writer states government should fund roads, sewage, and schools, while charities aid those in genuine need.
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Aiken Officials Urged to Trim Medians Like Augusta
The source urges Aiken officials to study Orangeburg practices on crape myrtles and notes Augusta maintains shorter median greenery, recommending Aiken follow suit to align with regional norms.
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Call for Transparent Governance in Aiken County
Aiken County residents demand openness from city and county officials. They seek published meeting minutes budgets and voting records and question school board actions and teacher retirements in contrast to Savannah River Site staffing.
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Washington
Savannah River
Readers urged to share fresh ideas for dining coverage
Aiken Standard invites letters to the TalkBack hotline at (803) 644-2384 or via email at editorial@aikenstandard.com. Readers may comment without including their names, and submissions will be edited for space and content.
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Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
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Local woman survives Wegener's granulomatosis and loses 100 pounds
Beverly Ransenberg 78 was diagnosed after years of back pain. Dr. Frank Vasovski suspected Wegener's granulomatosis a rare blood vessel disease. Treatments by CSRA Renal Services under Dr. Francis DiBona helped restore kidney function and weight loss continues with strong medical support.
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Beverly Ransenberg
Ransenberg
Frank M. Vasovski
Wegener
Vasovski
Francis DiBona
Csra Renal Services
Aiken
Aiken Kite Festival Lets Kites Hit Blue Sky
The second Aiken Kite Festival drew families to Perry Park with demos by the Suburban Atlanta Kite Enthusiasts and on site kite kits from the City of Aiken Parks Department. Attendees praised the weather and family friendly fun as goats, inflatables, and food vendors joined the event.
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Grayson
Cummings
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Ruth Lawson
Chris Dover
Harlan Groover
Suzanne Stone
Sstone
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Aiken Equine Charities Cup Benefits Hitchcock Woods
The 30 goal Aiken Equine Charities Cup on May 2 at New Bridge Polo and Country Club features top polo players Julio Arellano and Tommy Biddle Jr. Proceeds aid Hitchcock Woods Foundation. Gates open 2 pm with Derby party and tailgate options from 10 to 150 dollars.
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New Bridge
Julio Arellano
Tommy Biddle Jr
Glen Gilmore
Tiger Kneece
Owen Rinehart
Adam Snow
Polo and Country Club
302 Polo
New Bridge Polo and Country Club
Aiken Equine Charities Cup
Hitchcock Woods
Harvard
Todd Stilp
Stilp
302Polo.com
Ben Baugh
Bbough
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Jackson Bus Trip Heads to Old McDonald's Fish Camp
The Town of Jackson sponsors a bus trip to Old McDonald's Fish Camp in North Augusta on Thursday. The bus departs Jackson Town Hall at 4 45 p.m. and the transportation cost is five dollars.
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McDonald's Fish Camp
North Augusta
Jackson Town Hall
Aiken Standard Contact and Circulation Details
The notice lists office hours at 326 Rutland Drive and contact numbers for staff including Tim O Briant and Michael Gibbons. It cites publication details, address, ISSN, and delivery options for the Aiken Standard with recurring Sunday plus and EZ Pay rate information for various durations and regions.
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Lottery numbers and results snippet
Saturday's drawing results show Pick 3 Midday 9-0-9 and Evening 2-2-0, Pick 4 Midday 1-8-2-8 and Evening 6-8-1-2, Cash 3 Midday 1-5-1 and Evening 1-5-7, Cash 4 Midday 3-7-9-1 and Cash 4 not available for Saturday. Powerball and Fantasy 5 numbers were unavailable at presstime.
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