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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2009
Page
3
Opinion argues for fairness to Graniteville water crisis victims by providing waterless toilets and a gray water tank funded for immediate use. The plan aims to dispose of DHEC objections and speed relief for affected residents.
A teacher in Aiken County questions why school air conditioning is shut off at 2 30 pm while teachers have duties through 3 pm or later. The letter cites local water and railroad revenue disputes involving Avondale Mills and asks how fans save energy. The inquiry ends with a personal question about the reader's residence.
Voter urging message calls on citizens to contact senators and congressmen to oppose Cap and Trade and health care funding. It argues taxpayers finance salaries and benefits of lawmakers who serve the public.
A reader criticizes NAACP bias and local crime coverage while urging Aiken County Schools to hire bus drivers amid unemployment. The letter suggests ads with the unemployment office and notes younger riders on buses. Call TalkBack or email with brief, editable comments.
Atlanta group The Tams head to Aiken for a Friday night Rose Hill Estate concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are 27 dollars, call 648-1181. The band known for Tam O’Shanter caps has a long history with hits like Untie Me and Be Young Be Foolish Be Happy.
The first Redneck Olympics comes to Kickers Country Club in Aiken on Friday at 6 p.m. The family friendly event features contests such as biggest beer belly and hot dog eating, with trophies for top competitors and performances by the Jeremy Graham Band. Attendees may bring coolers, and a $10 cover applies.
Event lineup features a iffy mix of country staples with playful stunts. Competitors tackle rustic feats such as pig catches and oversized eats, while spectators cheer the loudest belches and wild winnings.
Friday at 6 p.m. the Redneck Olympics take place at Kickers Country Club. Admission is 10 dollars with free admission for kids 12 and under.
The Aiken Standard invites reader submissions via email to editoral aikenstandard.com and provides contact for the Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644-2381. The notice outlines delivery times, re-delivery contact, payment, cancellation, and office hours for subscription management.
Aiken Public Safety has increased patrols at Aiken and South Aiken high schools for this Friday's cross town football clash at Southside High. Capt. Wendell Hall notes past vandalism costs and says police will press charges for even lesser offenses to keep the rivalry on the field.
University Hospital’s mobile mammography unit will be at three local sites in September. It will visit Aiken Mall Dillard’s on Tuesday September 8 McDonald’s on Jefferson Davis Highway in North Augusta on Friday September 18 and the North Augusta Community Center on Monday September 24. Appointments are required by calling (866) 774-4141.
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