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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2009
Page
4
Letter writers debate which seniors are served by city programs and criticize parking, housing, taxes, and council transparency. They target downtown spaces, Hampton housing, Myrtle Beach trips, university tax status, and neighbor parking issues as impacts on Aiken County residents.
The inquiry notes crude oil prices near lows while heating oil costs remain elevated and power bills soar. It questions why gas prices rise despite falling crude costs and calls for action on energy pricing.
Residents discuss Crosland Park problems and the need for strong action by Public Safety. Some argue plain clothes officers are required to curb littering and crime before the community is condemned and the area torn down.
The letters argue against a University hospital moving to Aiken arguing it would reduce competition for Aiken Regional Medical Center ARMC while noting Medicaid Medicare patients indigent care rules and claimed tax and licensing issues. The writer proposes site on Wagoner Road and cites land availability and potential benefits of a level playing field. KD Justyn referenced.
A reader condemns tax dodging while alleging officials evade taxes, arguing it creates inequality and fuels a police state. The letter cites hypocrisy from government appointees and questions fairness in enforcing tax rules against workers.
A playful note envisions Baracky Road ice cream to mark Barack Obama as both African American and president. The fictional flavor would mix half chocolate and half vanilla with fruit and nuts surrounding the scoop.
The article critiques budget priorities as residents accuse leaders of catering to a new elite while neglecting basic services. It notes the gated community lacks shared public facilities and that the School Board discusses cuts without addressing costs or savings from eliminating local offices.
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