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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2007
Page
2
A letter from a local resident urges tolerance for out of state visitors to Aiken and asks city planners to reconsider the two hour parking limit to keep shoppers from being driven away. The writer also references county internal controls, an auditor position cut years ago, and debates on religion and religious freedom within the community.
Citizens discuss routing an access road via Woodside to ease mall access on Whiskey and Dougherty. Critics note the photo shows horses and mock foxhunts, blaming wealthy immigrants for ostentatious hunting culture while local drivers endure long lights.
A reader seeks an old-fashioned gumdrop tree from a period article while mentioning an eBay purchase of about 18 dollars with shipping. The note credits management for extra discounts aiding more donations for children and raises concerns about aging risks from lead paint asbestos and aluminum pots.
A reader notes watching religious broadcasts to see who appears on the program’s “hit list” and questions the selection process, signaling concern about targeting individuals.
A shopper reports delays caused by multiple downtown traffic lights. The critic notes being stopped at every signal from Pendleton to York, impacting their ability to reach shops. No further details available.
A reader argues that a film titled Movie isn’t front page news while a letter to the editor condemns the commercial nature of Christmas. The writer notes religious pluralism and criticizes religious clashes and the church’s choice of December 25 for a pagan holiday tie in. The birth story is claimed to have occurred in summer.
A Wash ington Safety Management Solutions team visited Rose's on Richland Avenue to convert employee donations into Toys for Tots. Shoppers praised the staff for their Christmas spirit and the enjoyable event.
Gumdrop trees may be available at the Vermont Country Store online shop. The listing suggests checking the site www.vermontcountrystore.com for current stock and purchasing details.
A Woodside community note thanks the Women of Woodside for delivering bread and cake to a husband recovering from a total hip replacement at Carriage Hills. The writer praises the kindness and expresses gratitude for the thoughtful gesture.
The reader notes accuse the Aiken Standard of liberal bias with front page coverage for Bill and Hillary Clinton while John McCain and other Republicans receive only secondary page placement. The complaint centers on perceived unequal treatment in regional reporting.
Storytime in the Park debuts December 21 at Smith-Hazel Recreation Center for children 10 and under with a free book for each attendee. Winter Wonder Camp runs December 19–21 and 26–28 at Riverview Park Activities Center for 120 dollars per week. The Dupont Planetarium hosts Tis the Season on December 21 22 26 28 29 with tickets 450 350 250. Rose Hill Plantation hosts Christmas Open House December 21 22 23 evenings. St Johns Chancel Choir Christmas Concert December 23 at 845 and 1100. Celebrity Pet Calendar benefits CSRA Humane Society costs 10 dollars. Climbing Wall Try set for January 18 cost 25 dollars ages 13 up leaving 8 am returning 3 pm. AARP Driver Safety course December 27 28 9 am to 1 pm at Our Lady of Peace Church fee 10 dollars. Call for details and registration numbers provided.
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