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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2007
Page
5
Letters discuss fox hunting pride in Aiken with out‑of‑state involvement and local noise complaints in Windsor. They urge return of Soul Alliance memorial items, mourn the loss of 107.9 JOY, and urge abortion rights and uterus autonomy while criticizing delays by law enforcement on noise. The author also notes Gamecocks and Clemson fans in South Carolina sports sentiment.
Citizens urge President George Bush to end military deployments in the region. They assert troops have completed their missions and deserve to come home now.
Community thanks the Aiken Public Safety Office for timely dispatch to unauthorized fireworks. Residents express disappointment at neighbors knowingly violating the city code and urge adherence to the ordinance.
A county reader argues that wealthy immigrants invade the area and should fence their property as done elsewhere, so they can keep horses and fox hounds and do as they please without interference.
Reader voices concern over city priorities urging focus beyond garbage carts. They ask how traffic and the downtown horse district will be addressed amid ongoing urban issues.
A reader thanks Beasley Broadcasting for FM 102.7 WGUS FM gospel programming that serves the CSRA in clear stereo. They express frustration with local government over ordinances and refuse to remove garbage carts, while urging continued support for the station and its sponsors.
A reader criticizes jewelry stores for offering rings in a single size and charging extra to resize. They call for renewed focus on customer appreciation, quality, and inclusive sizing to improve shopper satisfaction.
Readers sing high praise for Duke’s Bar B Q on Whiskey Road near New Ellenton. The letter lauds the restaurant as Aiken’s best kept secret with top quality food beating Shealy’s and others in the region.
The Labyrinth at Hopelands Gardens is set to open in a few months and its cost is described as unbelievable. The author recalls European inquiries into labyrinths and notes whispers that they are “soft witchcraft,” asking how this view compares to other “soft” presentations.
The perennial question about comic strips is answered by historical printing limits and cost. Early and many syndicated cartoons relied on black and white line art for clarity and economy, with color used later for Sunday pages or special editions.
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