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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2008
Page
3
A TalkBack letter criticizes neglect of uninhabitable homes in Crosland Park and South Airica, urging the mayor and City Council to tear down dilapidated houses, address squatters and potential crack houses, and shift focus from photo ops to crime prevention.
A speaker laments the day they may write about someone cutting the lunch line in front of their child and requests to be shot rather than face the moment. The note reflects intense parental protectiveness and public etiquette concerns.
A reader offers condolences to the Willies after their Yorkie was killed. The writer condemns the act as despicable and calls for the person responsible to be found and justice served.
With the SRS renewing its operating contract, the agency seeks a fresh security supplier. The move aims to strengthen protections, streamline oversight, and introduce updated compliance standards. Bidders should anticipate rigorous requirements and a defined performance timetable.
Residents along Bettis Academy Road complain of high water charges amid tough economy. They seek explanation for spikes and urge utility officials to address affordability.
A reader notes Golden Corral is arriving in town offering a great price and a friendly meeting place for senior citizens to socialize and enjoy meals together.
A reader criticizes mocking the school menu and urges improving meals for children. Call TalkBack at 644-2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard com to share brief comments. readers’ names are optional and may be edited for space.
North Augusta hosts Pure Puerto Rican Paso Fino horses for a yearly show. Federation president Gail Brown notes the breed’s natural four beat gait and limited global population. Trainers like Cathy Tack highlight El Mayo de Pride as a standout bred stallion. Attendees from across the United States attend the event.
North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center hosted the Masters Cat Show with about 225 purebred cats entered. Judges from the Cat Fanciers Association evaluated classes from kitten to household pet as vendors and raffles supported Maine Coon Rescue and local animal shelters.
The Aiken Standard provides office hours, contact details, and staff roles. It lists circulation options and upcoming Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008, detailing mail rates and address changes procedures.
Area Churches Together Serving expands donations in tight economy. Churches like St. Paul Lutheran and Aiken First Baptist now collect a single item per month to stock ACTS pantry, saving funds and feeding about 942 people monthly, including seniors. Calling 642-5919 invites more groups to join.
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