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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2006
Page
3
Editorial questions the lack of shelters for pets during evacuations and asks what steps have been taken to prepare for evacuating people with animals, noting no current pet shelter existed. The piece urges clear, actionable pet evacuation provisions in emergency planning.
Residents thank the Planning Commission for denying the proposal while promising to address outstanding issues. The body cited the need to straighten other matters before moving forward. Community members praise the cautious approach amid ongoing delays and uncertainties.
A reader argues for simpler back to basics with fewer notebooks and supplies, citing cost and weight on students. The letter also condemns violent crime near Odell Weeks, urging strong action, and ends with thanks to a Good Samaritan who returned a lost cell phone, inviting more reader feedback.
Bill Bassham arrives to lead the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce after resigning from Highlands North Carolina. He plans to boost tourism and retirement appeal, expand local business, and strengthen regional chamber ties. Bassham aims to meet members quickly and fill the soon vacant membership director post.
Allen Meadows moved to Aiken from Houston and runs Scissor Matic sharpening salon shears full time. He uses a flat hone y machine with five abrasives and two polish steps to achieve razor edges. He charges 20 dollars per pair and also sells scissors, combs, sips, capes, and salon gear in his workshop area.
Aiken County Sheriff's Office seeks Shawn Wright Cornelius Jenkins and Antonio Smith all residents of Sunrise Lane New Ellenton for armed robbery at Pine Acres mobile home park. They are described as black men ages 19 to 20, with heights from 5 6 to 6 1 and weights 160 to 250 pounds. A silver handgun was shown and a tackle box with keys stolen. Call investigator Chuck Cain with tips.
Community subscribers are advised of weekend delivery timing and payment procedures. Contact numbers 803 688 2541 and 648 2311 appear for re delivery information and account updates. Note changes include delivery hours from 5 30 and reference to alien standard credit procedures for proper payment processing.
The note lists Aiken’s August trait Benevolence and reports Friday and Sunday lottery draws with Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening results plus Palmetto Cash 5 and Mega Millions figures. It ends with a question about when a man can cry and a mention that Sunday football has started.
Sunday feature previews what unfolds off the field with behind the scenes notes, player routines, and team dynamics. This brief explores upcoming activities, schedules, and hints at surprise elements shaping the week ahead.
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