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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2009
Page
3
A reader calls TalkBack after noting talks of fireworks at the Jaycee Fairground. They argue fireworks should be funded by wealthy residents in Aiken rather than the Woodside community and question why stands appear on the front page.
Local residents question when the county will address crime and disrepair in Melrose. Officials acknowledge concerns but provide no concrete timetable or actions at this time.
A reader asks how many would accept a leader missing for a day with no contact, arguing the absence justifies removal. They mention military AWOL standards, question Sanford’s status, and seek details about a dog poisoning scare and area involved. They praise a Hahn Village ID idea to deter drug dealers.
A reader expresses fatigue with coverage of Jon and Kate and comments on traditional roles versus modern views on codependency, urging attention to broader American issues.
A letter to the editor questions the notion of Obama being treated as a god and argues against elevating any figure to divine status. The Aiken Standard invites comments via TalkBack and email, noting readers’ names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
The Wings and Wetlands gathering runs July 24 to 26 at North Augusta Community Center with field trips to Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary in Aiken County and Ravenous Raptors in Allendale County. Activities include riverboat tours, a supper with Jeff Mollenhauer, raptor demonstrations, a butterfly release, and nature art events. Registration 20 per person, plus add ons. details on site.
The Aiken County Historical Museum hosts an ice cream social fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday July 11 at 433 Newberry St. S.W. Sweet Cow Creamery supplies ice cream served from the drugstore counter exhibit. Admission is free. ice cream costs $1 per scoop with donations benefiting the museum.
The Aiken County Historical Museum hosts an ice cream social on Saturday July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 433 Newberry St. S.W. Admission is free with ice cream priced at $1 per scoop to benefit the museum. For more information call the museum.
The Aiken County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold auditions on Sunday August 30 at 3 PM and Monday August 31 at 7 PM at St Mary Help of Christian Church for its Toast of the Town 2009 fundraiser set for October 10 at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. A panel will select 20 acts from diverse talents under four minutes and 10 or fewer performers. Contact numbers are 641-4152 and 643-4548.
The Aiken Standard invites reader submissions and provides contact options. Call the newsroom at 644 2401 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com to submit tips. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644 2381 for more information.
Aiken's July character trait is Gentleness. Friday lottery results list Pick 3 and Pick 4 daytime and evening numbers, Palmetto Cash 5 and Mega Match draws, along with Cash 3 and Cash 4 totals for the day. The Mega Millions numbers are 11 6 7 5 25 with Mega Bail 31.
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