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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2008
Page
3
A reader questions a proposed 50 000 spending to screen a Highway 1 salvage yard and asks why 28 000 already spent on trees is not reused. They argue against further wall construction and suggest private fencing as Graves did with shrubbery. The note implies taxpayer costs and accountability.
A brief observation notes that barking dogs are linked to perceived safety, while critics claim areas with frequent burglaries breed opposition to barking. The comment contrasts comfort from noise with crime concerns across neighborhoods.
The price of gas dropped while electricity costs rose at South Carolina Electric & Gas. This shift affects consumer energy bills and household budgeting in the region.
A nonmember tried to cash a check at a local bank and was forced to step out of a car into the rain before entering. The incident highlights past practices of denying noncustomers service and cashing rights at banks in various areas. Hawaii’s statehood status question related to Barack Obama is unrelated to the banking event.
The superintendent of Aiken County Public Schools faces calls to halt students from making derogatory remarks about Barack Obama in classrooms. The controversy centers on un-Christian and disturbing comments. The inquiry notes confusion over local geography asking where downtown New Ellenton moved relative to Aiken.
Readers weigh in on using a portion of the mall for county offices instead of building anew near the interstate. The Aiken Standard invites comments via TalkBack hotline or email, noting names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
Aiken High School FCCLA students collected hand sanitizers soap tissue socks body wash and lotion for Azalea Woods and Mattie C Hall nursing home residents. Heather Jennings accepts on behalf of patients praising the group for giving back to the community.
Breezy Hill Baptist Church in Graniteville hosted the 11th annual Christmas on Breezy Hill for three nights. Thousands of lights lined the hill as a 20 minute hay ride highlighted the visit for hundreds of families.
Montmorenci Volunteer Fire Department will receive a 55480 grant for firefighting vehicles including pumpers brush trucks tankers and ambulances with other departments like Allendale County Rescue McCormick Little River Mt Carmel and Pine Ridge also receiving awards. The Assistance to Firefighters program provides one year grants from the U S Department of Homeland Security to boost local fire response and safety training. VFW Post 10601 hosts Wing Night Wednesday at 5 30 p m with a 6 dollar plate. call 649 5781 for details.
Information on how to submit letters and tips to the Aiken Standard including email and phone numbers for newsroom staff and management. Details about office hours, postal address, and subscription rates are provided. The text lists contacts for Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Ban Duffman and Scott B Hunter.
Aiken's December mnemonics note Gratitude for the month. Saturday lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 2 0 5, Pick 4 Midday 2 7 9 3, Pick 3 Evening 8 7 8, Pick 4 Evening 2 9 9 9, Powerball 14 26 28 31 40 with Powerball 13 and Play 2. Cash 3 Midday 9 0 6, Cash 4 Midday 9 1 6 1, Cash 3 Evening 1 6 7, Win For Life 23 24 13 32 5 9 Free Ball 20.
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