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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2014
Page
3
A reader proposes loading illegal immigrants and placing them on the White House lawn but notes a fence would prevent this idea. The line reflects a hostile, politically charged comment received by the Aiken Standard.
Readers recall Gov. Hodges stance against shipping nuclear materials to SAS in Aiken and discuss MOX delays. They note Germany’s return of nuclear waste, and question the depot project and city retirement deals. Calls to aid at the Animal Shelter and to volunteer, plus skepticism of the TalkBack cleanup scare.
A resident reports ongoing drug dealing and stakeout efforts over five years, criticizing authorities for missing probable cause and alleging no busts despite clear activity and neighbor involvement.
The Aiken Standard welcomes reader comments by calling 803 644 2384 or emailing editorial aikenstandard com. Names are not required and will not be published. Comments should be brief and may be edited for space and content.
Aiken residents Debbie Mills and Ali cia Owens lead a downtown teal initiative with a Let’s Talk Teal breakfast on Aug 28 at Newberry Hall guest speaker Dr Oletha Minto. Proceeds and awareness efforts extend to a teal fountain ceremony and a golf ticket sale for Aug 30 at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
Aug 28 at 7 30 a.m. at Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St. Reservations required call 800 822 7445 Email Alicia ovarian cancer awareness4life.org. Package with T shirt ticket and fireworks 20 dollars Tickets 10 dollars includes fireworks. Maayan Schechter notes local government coverage.
The Smith Group's 12th annual Mardi Gras Party raised 14479 for the Aiken Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. The event drew about 175 attendees at Newberry Hall with Cajun food and Palmetto Groove Band. Proceeds support disaster relief and local services in Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg and Edgefield counties.
Dumpster Depot offers a free Greenworks composting class Tuesday from 5 30 to 7 30 p m in the VIP room at the Convocation Center. A light dinner is included and the session covers proper setup maintenance and basic gardening. Call 803-644-6004 or visit dumpsterdepotitc com for details.
The First Tee of Aiken invites the public to its Beyond the Fairway Open House from noon to 1 p.m. in the Aiken classroom on Wednesday August 6 and 13. Email elizabeth@thefirstteeaiken.org for details or to RSVP.
Classical guitarist Jeff Bianchi performs at 7 30 p m on July 31 at the Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St SW Tickets 10 ACA members 15 nonmembers Call 803 641 9094 or visit www aikencenterforthearts org for details and tickets More about Bianchi at velvetguitar com
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