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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 2004
Page
2
A reader blasts city policy on refuse collection and speeds on rural roads. The letter urges better waste handling, criticizes officials, and calls for traffic calming measures while highlighting concerns for animal welfare and neighborhood quiet. Readers may contact the Talkback line or email the Aiken Standard.
Front page coverage draws reader reaction as City Editor Michael Gibbons discusses the paper’s stance on the neglect case involving Larry and Pamela Anderson. The paper avoids outright defense or condemnation while presenting the charges.
The Anderson family, arrested on neglect charges, requested to share their side of the story. Police and Public Safety comments were solicited, and reporter Karen Daily conducted interviews as the court prepares to determine whether neglect occurred.
Santa Claus led the Midland Valley Christmas Parade as bands and floats rolled through the valley. Leaders and spectators praised the event, noting kids’ joy, community spirit, and the parade’s long tradition and warmth despite chilly weather.
Woodside Realty joins Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc as its charter franchisee in Aiken and will operate as Prudential WRI Realty. Owner Rick Steele and regional manager George Handley announce the alliance to gain access to the Prudential network, advertising, and a private 24/7 sales resource.
Valley Empty Stocking Fund treasurer Mary Etta Walker says donations for the 30th annual drive are slow as Christmas nears. Last year the fund aided 192 families representing 684 people from Vaucluse to Storm Branch, with $29,962 in food and gifts distributed. This year the Dec 20 deadline looms and the need is growing. Send donations to P O Box 517 Langley SC 29834.
Donors to a church fund include St John s Methodist Aiken $390 Harvesters Graniteville First Baptist $50, with gifts from individuals including Mabel Wise $25 John K Wise $50 Peter Samp son $100 Frederick Christensen $50 Charles Tat 1 $20 Marjorie Johnson in memory of James L Johnson $300 Helen Marine $50 Brian Eberhard $50 Anonymous $100 Mary Goodlett $25 Chriswell Carpenter memory gift $20 Midland Valley High School $2,000. Total 3380. previous 8183.26. grand total 11563.26.
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