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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2009
Page
3
Citizens rallied over fiscal policy criticizing the Bush administration for rising deficits. The discussion centers on taxpayer concerns and the role of congressional oversight in budgeting during the period.
The comment asserts taxes should fund government services and criticizes Democratic positions. It alleges 25 polo horses died in Florida from an FDA-unapproved drug. It claims tax breaks originate with the president, not the governor, and argues mopeds should be barred from interstates with bikes on rural roads. It questions fog light usage in Aiken.
A controversial square themed parody of a Burger King commercial draws criticism as tasteless and sexist. Advocates urge boycott while discussing taxes funding safer homes and improved living standards.
The note argues there is no such thing as a hot water heater and calls for a permanent ban on trash burning and yard waste in South Carolina. It questions when the city will enforce laws about yard waste in the street and the impact on quality of life.
A reader comments on bank failures and high home loan interest, urging no sympathy for banks accused of charging triple the borrowed amount. The note invites feedback via TalkBack or email to the Aiken Standard with edited comments for space.
Eight men admitted taking part in the Christmas Eve 2007 kidnapping torture and murder of Jeremy Leaphart. Judge Doyer Early began sentencing with all eight in orange jumpsuits. Sentences include three defendants receiving 30 years and Frankie Gantt receiving 45 years for executing the victim.
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism kicks off the annual Summer Concert Series at Hopelands Gardens with the Aiken Community Band on Monday at 7 p.m. Admission is free, with rain backup at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center.
Office hours run 8 30 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive in Aiken South Carolina The staff includes News Director Tim O Briant Managing Editor Michael Gibbons Sports Editor and other editors Subscriptions vary with EZ Pay plans and durations with specific prices listed for Mon Sun Fri Sun and Internet access Also noted are delivery schedule and special Sunday Plus dates for 2008 including several holiday and month specific listings.
Circuit Court Judge Doyer Early presides as more than a dozen pleas are entered on Monday. Cases include burglary and grand larceny with a North Augusta man jailed six years for a home break‑in and firearms theft and a Aiken woman fined and jailed on a car use charge after a night’s joyride. Dexter Walker pleads guilty to cruelty to children for leaving three kids ages 1 4 and 7 alone. He faces 30 days in jail.
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