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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2010
Page
3
A reader suggests President Obama take a two week family camping trip along the Arizona Mexico border as a vacation idea. The note also imagines placing an ice house in New Ellenton to sell ice to passersby.
Residents argue for tearing up current pavement on Whiskey Road and restoring dirt roads with horse and carriages. They lament leftover trash in curbs and gutters, including pop tops, cigarette butts, and construction debris, which they say mars the area.
A reader voice condemns U S police armament and media priorities while contrasting sports fame with medical achievement. The letter argues for disarmament, questions Christian and patriotic readings, and invites public response via a local hotline and email.
Habitat for Humanity International ranks No. 8 on the Builder 100 list marking its first top ten placement. HFHI reported 5,294 closings last year with affiliates nationwide building and repairing tens of thousands of homes for low income families.
National Pet Fire Safety Day prompts Belvedere Fire Chief Chad Hyler to urge families to practice evacuating pets. Carry, leash or carrier pets, post window cling details, and update emergency contacts to help firefighters locate animals quickly.
Roshelle Jones of The Social Scene hosts an etiquette workshop for male and female students preparing for college. Attendance is free with registration by July 31. RSVP by email or call 648-6900. The event runs August 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 602 Hampton Ave.
A rash of thefts in Aiken and North Augusta targets items left in cars between 8 a.m. and noon. Sgt. Aaron Dowdy warns thieves look for purses, electronics, and cash, noting windows are shattered and little evidence is left behind. He photographed visible items in parking lots, despite not being in uniform.
The Aiken Standard lists office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with contact numbers and emails for staff. It notes publication by Aiken Communications Inc and gives PO Box and delivery information including EZ Pay rates and Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2010.
The Aiken Standard lists July as City of Character with Meekness as the featured trait. It reports Wednesday drawing results including Pick 3 Midday 1 5 9 and Powerball 21 23 38 20 42 with powerball 6 and multiplier 3. Cash 3 Midday 1 8 3 and Cash 4 Midday 3 5 4 8 are also given. some games such as Cash 4 and Fantasy 5 were unavailable at presstime.
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