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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 2011
Page
3
A brief rant questions a reader's complaint about rising groceries and suggests moving to a communist or socialist country with government control. The tone is critical and dismissive of the commenter. It presents a viewpoint on economic systems and personal burden.
A portion of Cherry Hills Drive in Houndslake is sinking and requires inspection by SCDOT. Residents report ongoing subsidence threatening pavement and nearby properties.
A reader questions government handling of Social Security funds and contemplates legal action. The letter criticizes a commenter who used a nickname for President Obama and urges respectful address while asserting Social Security safeguards and opposing scare tactics ahead of elections.
A brief note questions the kitten's status as rescued not abandoned and asks how to gauge a stranger kitten s age while offering uncertain reflections about the situation.
African American senior women protest possible cuts to Social Security benefits arguing the government would strip vital support. They question the cause and urge action to prevent loss of needed funds for aging residents.
The article argues that taxes alone did not spur growth, attributing limited impact to the overall economic environment and suggesting that broader policy measures and productivity factors are needed to unleash expansion.
Local authorities investigate a case of animal cruelty after a dog was chained and left without food or water in the heat. Prosecutors vow to pursue charges against those responsible.
Readers are invited to leave brief comments via TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard com. Names are not required and comments may be edited for space and content.
The item lists newsroom contact information for CH Huffman Sports Editor and office phone and fax lines. It shows hours 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday and provides an address at 326 Butland Drive with extension numbers 648 2311 and 648 6052.
About 30 deputies from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office patrol unit conducted an active shooter drill at Midland Valley High School. Captain Troy Elwell said SWAT trained deputies are the first on the scene and must stop the threat, reflecting changes since 1999.
Capt. Troy Elwell of the Aiken County Sheriff's Office described a lead instructor who trained deputies in small groups on searching for a gunman using sensitive techniques and proven methods. The drills followed a summer incident where a student reported a possible gunman on campus, prompting an active shooter response modeled on Columbine procedures.
Aiken Downtown Development Association invites residents to submit ideas for the 14th and 15th Aiken Commemorative Medallions. Entries must reference an existing landmark or popular city event and include contact details. Submit online at downtownaiken.com or mail to ADDA 208 A The Alley Aiken SC 29801 before the Friday deadline.
Auditions for a Youth Wing production of The Crucible will be held on August 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. in the Bechtel Experimental Theater at the Aiken Community Playhouse. The cast calls for 10 males and 11 females from middle and high schools.
Auditions scheduled for August 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at the ACP Bechtel venue with scripts at the ACP Box Office. Youth Wing Program invites interested students to attend, whether auditioning or not, and notes a first Youth Wing meeting on August 13. Rehearsals begin August 22. contact 648-1438 or ngamba bellsouth.net for details.
C/Amn Coleman and C/ AIC Holt of the Aiken Composite Squadron returned from a Civil Air Patrol event at Parris Island USMC Base. Cadets learned drill movements repelling wall M-16 simulation and Air Force C 17 flight training while earning honors including Coleman receiving the Spirit Award from 150 cadets and his flight winning Honor Flight.
Teoeshe Stroman is named July caregiver for Day Break Adult Care in a local staff update. The announcement marks a new assignment benefiting residents and the facility’s care team.
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