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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 2011
Page
3
The writer condemns the Republican Party for perceived attempts to destroy the country and questions how it feels to advocate dictatorship and racism. Aiken is cited as a beautiful city with a troubled moral soul.
The speaker claims President Clinton fixed Social Security to guarantee checks for current and future retirees, contrasts it with Bush who allegedly gave away the money, and cites Clyburn’s congressional position as gerrymandered. The rhetoric labels opponents as know-nothings and doo-dahs.
Local residents condemn APX Security and other firms for uninvited door to door commerce. They demand city registration and upfront fees, urging strong prosecutions for offenders even on first offense.
The piece questions Sunday reporting gaps for lost and found dogs, noting over a million dollars spent on a new shelter structure instead of a hotline. It urges owners to collar pets with phone numbers and to microchip them to improve recoveries and reduce shelter intake.
Readers are invited to comment on hunger and school meals. Call the TalkBack hotline or email with brief, editorially usable messages. Names won’t be published and the newspaper may edit for space and content.
A readable fragment lists contact numbers for the newsroom and editors at the Rutland Drive office. Names include Michael Gibbons managing editor Cam Huffman sports editor and multiple phone lines.
Sixth graders Katherine Rhoden and Kelly Huff have been chosen as drum majors for the Aiken High marching band under director Ryan Westberry. They rose from junior drum majors in 2010 and now mentor younger players while preparing for future leadership roles.
The Aiken Center for the Arts at 122 Laurens Street S.W. will host the sixth Aiken Arts Alive on August 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event theme is Thats Entertainment with live entertainment planned.
Aiken Center for the Arts announces a brief performance series featuring Porkchop Productions South Boundary Little Rich ard the Shetland Pony and ABATSU African American Dancer and Drummers. Call 641-9094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org for details.
The Aiken Community Playhouse cast of Chicago will host a pancake breakfast at Applebee's on August 20 from 7 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 and available from any cast member.
Aiken County deputies seek two men who robbed Robbies in Warrenville at about 2 p.m. Sunday. They entered with a gun, tied the clerk, and fled with cash. Descriptions: man one about 5'7" 150 lbs, dark shirt. man two about 5'2" 140 lbs, white tank top, orange ski mask, dreadlocks. Tips to sheriff’s office or CrimeStoppers with cash rewards.
Aiken County deputies arrested 23 year old Jonathan Lincoln after stopping him as a pedestrian on the interstate. He faced warrants for drug manufacturing possession two counts of drug distribution weapons violations and multiple possession of a controlled substance. His bond was set above 47000.
Banksia Quilters Society will meet on August 15 at the Aiken County Historical Museum at 10 a.m. Members will discuss project plans and display ideas for the upcoming season.
Master Gardeners will be at the Aiken Farmers Market Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon to answer gardening questions. They will demonstrate dip irrigation methods and plant propagation from stem cuttings. The new edition of the Aiken County Garden Almanac will be available for sale. Call 649-6297 ext 122 for more information.
Birds & Butterflies invites amateur photographers to submit entries from August 8 to 13. Include name address phone number photo title location and details on the back. Winners announced at a reception August 22 from 5 30 to 7 30 p.m. Call 649 7999 or email birdb flies aol com for more information.
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