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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2013
Page
3
A reader notes a dangerous pothole on Silver Bluff Road behind the Kroger in the southbound lane and urges the city to repair before more damage occurs. Editorial asides cover Catholic hospital funding, First Amendment views, a Graniteville class action, and social commentary on democracy and marriage.
Brief note laments Janet Napolitano and expresses desire for a more suitable successor, implying political shift and expectations for improved leadership.
The speaker argues liberals have become the real conservatives by defending what exists while conservatives seek to remove benefits for the poor. The remark sharpens a political framing about wealth and social support.
The report notes danger pay for service members in certain risky areas may be reduced or ended, citing locations like Syria. The speaker criticizes the administration and questions the motive, suggesting budget needs drive such changes.
Moses Mims asserts Obama spent 100 million dollars of U. S. funds on Africa electricity projects. The claim prompts scrutiny of official energy aid figures and the program's scope.
Readers encouraged to call TalkBack or email comments to the Aiken Standard. Names not required and will not be published. Messages should be brief and may be edited for space and content.
The 11th annual Touch-A-Truck at H Odell Weeks Activities Center drew about 1,200 attendees despite gray skies. Clarence Butler Jr. of the Aiken Department of Public Safety helped children in and out of more than 21 vehicles, while organizers praised the turnout and a final splash in water play.
The 39th Hopelands Summer Concert Series features 4 Cats in the Doghouse on Monday at the Roland H Windham Performing Arts Stage Hopelands Gardens. The Willcox sponsors a 7 p.m. start expected to last about an hour. The group performs weekly jazz at The Willcox with members Ferguson Hamilton Sykes.
Buzz Clifford performs piano at the Roland H Windham Performing Arts Stage for a Hope lands Summer Concert Series event Monday at 7 p m. Dennis Di Sano joins on trumpet and flugel horn as honorary fifth Doghouse Cat after a career directing Rhode Island school bands and New England jazz gigs.
The Pony Express will charge a $3 one way fee for riders not covered by existing transit funds. Executive Director Scott Murphy says funding for seniors and the disabled was cut, and two areas New Ellenton and Shiloh Heights were reclassified as urban, losing rural transport eligibility.
The Aiken Center for the Arts will run This Aiken Summer Belongs to Us camps July 7 11 for ages 4 and up with weekly themes and a July 15 19 session for ninth to 12th graders. CSRA Fly Fishers meet 7 p.m. Monday at River Island Evans GA with casting practice and possible Savannah River trips. SRS CAB Full Board meets Monday 1 p.m. and Tuesday 8 30 a.m. at North Augusta Community Center. Nar Anon meets Tuesdays 6 30 p.m. at St John's United Methodist Church room 119.
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