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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 2008
Page
3
A resident blasts the county runoff charge urging details on how the $18 per property fee funds a storm water program and noting lack of field service during rain. The letter questions the plan's effectiveness and financial return for taxpayers.
Readers praise a president for proper grammar and professional presence after prior leadership. The speaker rejects the hockey mom stereotype and urges government to focus on the world’s majority interests and secular governance.
The Clemson Tigers overwhelm South Carolina as the high powered offense proves too much for the Gamecocks. Aiken Standard readers are urged to seek broader front page coverage of Mumbai terrorist attacks and other current events rather than more football.
Aiken Standard readers ask how long until cleanup of two burned attractions on Howlandville Road and the abandoned shack at Pineview and Howlandville is completed. Readers are invited to call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with brief comments.
Sweet Water Tree Farm in Windsor offers Fraser firs Scotch pines and other trees with snow fresh guarantees. You cut Virginia pines up to 15 feet for 35.99, hay rides on weekends and a playhouse for children as families seek authentic real tree experiences at 931 State Park Road Windsor.
A memorial at Town Creek Baptist Church by Liberty Home Care and Hospice honors former patients. Nurse Karen Poteat notes the annual service between Thanksgiving and Christmas to comfort families during holidays. The service titled A Service of Hope includes prayers, songs, and a message from Rev. Brancie Stephens. Liberty Hospice reports 41 patient deaths this year and stresses ongoing support for families through a year after loss.
Reader submissions are encouraged and can be emailed to editorial aikenstandard com. For information call Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644 2381 or Newsroom Tim O Briant at tobriant aikenstandard com. The paper provides office hours and contact details for staff and delivery questions.
Fraser firs from North Carolina arrived at Rick's Produce on Whiskey Road in Aiken as Friday temperatures stayed mild. Owner Rick Catts notes trees are selling despite late season chill and cites strong North Carolina growing season. Rick's offers 5 to 13 foot trees and prices from $20 with wreaths garland and poinsettias also sold.
Design Review Board meets Tuesday at 6 30 p m at 214 Park Ave S W to consider Susan Kirkpatrick Goodwin request for demolition of an interior chimney at 312 Horry St SE and approval for a new garage with an accessory apartment at 312 plus a bylaw revision agenda item.
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