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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 2008
Page
7
A reader argues youths’ need for phones and asks how donations to supply schools fit with affordability, suggesting recipients should prioritize supplies over cell phones. The remark questions fundraising goals and resource allocation in education.
A nameless writer from Aiken critiques litter laws and enforcement and blasts mortgage bailout plans. They urge action against city officials and threaten legal action against the U.S. government and mortgage entities.
A letter to the editor argues for a smaller, more charming fountain design in Newberry, criticizing grandiose plans and defending servers as professionals. The writer calls tipping a duty and urges readers to submit comments via a TalkBack hotline or email, with names optional.
Shari D'Andria launches a 24 hour concierge firm offering personal and business services. The company handles errands grocery dry cleaning and post office tasks plus office work party planning and senior assistance. Fees run 25 to 35 dollars per hour and contact is 292 8081 or atyourserviceaiken com.
Four years ago Joshua Segura and Chelsea Whitehurst started Teens Teach Tennis at Eustis Park to teach tennis to 6 to 16 year olds. Now led by younger siblings Collin and Annie with help from Lawrence Andrew the program receives grants and support from the SC Tennis Federation. Sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 30 am with 18 to 22 youth ages 4 to 13, who receive equipment and a book exchange this summer. The 2008 season ends next Thursday with each child receiving a racquet, balls and surprises.
The Aiken County Board of Disabilities will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at 1016 Vaucluse Road. Southside Baptist Church Gloverville hosts a benefit Spaghetti Dinner today from noon to 2 p.m. to raise funds for a liver transplant with plates at $6. A gospel sing follows from 5 to 7 p.m.
The note lists newsroom numbers for tips and submissions, staff contacts including Tim O Briant and Michael Gibbons, and office hours. It also provides subscription prices, mailing details, and Friday lottery numbers for the Aiken Standard published by Aiken Communications Inc.
Aiken Community Playhouse stages The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged a bustling Black Box production directed by Nathan Greer. The show uses fast paced gags misread names and humorous riffs with audience participation as part of ACP's summer season. Performances run August 8 9 15 16 at 8 p.m. and August 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets and details at the ACP box office or 648 1438.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare abridged will be staged on August 8 and 9 and 15 and 16 at 8 p.m and August 10 at 3 p.m. Details list show times and dates for the production.
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