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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 2008
Page
3
The article notes government efforts to fund spays and neuters while families can’t afford the procedures or adoption fees. It highlights barriers to animal care, with costs over 70 dollars and many animals left without homes due to high prices.
Advocacy group urges restoration of hot meal services for seniors after funding cuts. They warn that seniors relying on daily meals face hardship and insist welfare reforms should not shift costs onto vulnerable populations.
Community residents report drug dealing near Toole Hill in Aiken risking families. Sherut Hunt is urged to act to end illegal activity and protect local neighborhoods.
The user asks why animal abusers in the beef video were not jailed and why Michael Vick faced prison for animal cruelty while others injuring cows did not. They seek an explanation linking legal standards, case specifics, and potential differences in charges and prosecutions.
Homeowner argues the state set the mailbox height and must send personnel to lower it. They refuse to lift or adjust the mailbox themselves and request state action to correct the installation and reset. The issue centers on responsibility for alignment and safety.
Community members urge action at a meeting to address trash burning fireworks and barking dogs in the area. Officials discuss potential measures and timelines while residents share experiences and requests for enforcement.
Aiken readers vent frustration at SCE&G rates doubling last month calling it legal theft from the public. They urge action and plan to contact the Talkback line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard com with brief, publishable comments.
Aiken Standard update and mailing address details. Includes P O Box 456 326 Rut and Dive Aken South Carolina 29802 and phone number 803 648 2311. Postage paid at Aiken 5C. Changes to the Aiken Standard P.O. Box. EZ Pay rates and delivery inquiries.
The Aiken Civic Ballet invites the public to a March 8 performance at 7 30 PM in the USCA Etherredge Center. The show titled Beyond Ballet features two sections including a Korean Cinderella tale Pear Blossom and guest dancers.
The Aiken Christian women's Connection hosts a luncheon on Tuesday at 11 15 am at Woodside Plantation Country Club. Guest speaker Dr Warren Karp Professor Emeritus at the Medical College of Georgia will discuss Are You a Cholesterol Time Bomb. Cost 15 dollars. Reservations required and due today. For details call 644 1323 or rhellsouth.net.
John Birch Society plans a Monday gathering at 7 p.m. in the Aiken County Council Building. Dr Eidsmoe from the Institute on the Constitution will discuss the topic with the public welcome. For more info contact Andy Windham at the listed number.
Charles Fenwick Jr a famed rider and trainer will speak at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday He rides and trains noted horses including Ben Nevis I and Inlander and earned the 1980 F Ambrose Clark Award with a long Dogwood Stable association Registration for his address is required by calling for space considerations.
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