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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 2008
Page
3
A commentary argues junkyards along Richland Avenue near the Farmers Market are obvious, while a yard on Highway 1 is equally conspicuous. The piece appears in the opinion section, framing yard wars as a matter of common sense rather than secrecy.
A shopper asks why Wal-Mart offers few bargains that justify trampling an employee and why over half of a $70 monthly bill is commercials. The note requests an explanation of why paying customers must watch commercials instead of receiving value.
A 61 year old smoker bragges about longevity and high taxes while arguing for distance from nonsmokers. He jokes about mopeds and speed, questions oxymorons, and notes police cars cannot outrun mopeds. The tone is defensive and humorous.
Residents of Melrose question yard maintenance and junk clutter in yards. Officials urge tidying front areas and storing debris out of sight unless items are part of an active sale.
Aiken Standard invites reader comments via TalkBack hotline 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com. Readers need not provide names and messages should be brief as the paper reserves rights to edit for space and content.
The Aiken Standard corrects an error from Saturday with the proper contact number 514 2658 for the Choral Society Tour of Homes. The newspaper regrets the mistake and provides the corrected digits.
Family Connection's Aiken Area office and Area 15 Special Olympics plan joint fundraising and program support as they navigate funding challenges. Leaders Emily Green and Bill Boyce highlight shared goals to aid families and people with disabilities, aiming to announce a formal collaboration by August and host a kickoff fundraiser.
The Aiken Civic Ballet invites families to a Nutcracker Tea on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Studio at 142 Greenville St. Tickets cost 10 dollars for parent and child, 3.75 dollars for each additional child. Call 648-5771 or visit aikencivicballet.com for details.
The Aiken County Public Library will show The Christmas Cottage PG rated this Saturday from 2 to 3 30 p m. The film follows Thomas Kinkade returning home from college and painting a mural to save his family cottage inspiring his town to rediscover Christmas spirit.
Aiken Public Safety urges awareness of posted no parking signs and detours for Friday tree lighting and Sunday parade. Laurens Street at Richland Avenue will close to through traffic Friday evening with right turns only. pedestrians allowed. Parking restrictions apply Sunday from Barnwell to Park avenues with early blocking and potential vehicle owner contact.
The North Augusta City Council moved to allow some businesses to open at 10 a.m. on Sundays, aligning with a 4-3 vote after proposals by Councilman Arthur Shealy and support from Jason Whinghter Ken McDowell and Carolyn Baggott.Opponents cited blue laws and potential pressure on owners. The meeting also approved a Com munigraphics zoning expansion, development code, and municipal election plans for April 28 with candidate deadlines January 5-12. A 19-acre annex at 415 Hamburg Road received unanimous approval.
Reader submissions are encouraged and editors provide contact details. Include phone numbers for the newsroom and managing editor, email submission addresses, and office hours. Also includes subscription rates and mailing details for Aiken Standard.
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