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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2008
Page
3
The Myrtle Beach event’s cancellation draws protests from local African American residents amid broader tensions with state events. Activists note historic participation and accuse authorities of unequal treatment while calling for dialogue with organizers and city leaders.
A resident questions how long the City of Aiken will reduce property taxes after prior increases. The note cites concerns over valuation and seeks lower rates to reverse the recent fiscal impact on homeowners.
A reader questions police action over illegal dogs in Crosland Park and speculates stolen animals may be moved to better homes, raising concerns about animal welfare and law enforcement response in the community.
At the start of the year students undergo testing to guide early instruction. Results could inform targeted teaching and improved learning outcomes.
A letter to the editor urges readers to oppose public gay visibility in San Francisco and Key West, arguing for higher behavioral standards and condemning discrimination while inviting feedback via the newspaper’s TalkBack hotline and email. It claims bias exists on both sides and prompts readers to refrain from publishing names.
The Shepeard Community Blood Center's bloodmobile visits St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church for two sessions Saturday and Sunday morning. Organizer Vincent Ingrasciotta notes drives occur about every 57 days and typically draw 35 to 40 donors, with St. Mary's providing strong support alongside Father James LeBlanc and the Knights of Columbus. A St. Paul Lutheran stop on Trail Ridge Road is also scheduled, and Shepeard will return to St. Mary's in October for the Chocolate Festival. Call 643 7996 or visit the Hitchcock Plaza location for more details.
Tyler Morris won the Vieva Perrin Memorial Award for Horsemanship for the second year in a row, high-point in equitation, with Caralad in the regular division. Kyle Hanson rode California Port to five clear show jumping rounds. Ariel Ostrov Darla Foster’s team placed second in eventing training, Lizzie Loveland led dressage with Mars, and Carolina region riders achieved high point across many classes.
Croft House hosted a July 1 independence themed cookout for about 50 residents and guests with hot dogs fruit and a patriotic program including the pledge national anthem and a song sing along. Liz Neal emceed a US history contest and the Savannah River Bluegrass Band performed to conclude the evening.
The Aiken Standard provides office hours 3:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC with staff emails and phone lines listed. It also includes subscription rates EZ Pay Sun to Fri and weekend options, plus Saturday and Sunday lottery numbers and notes on available numbers not yet released.
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