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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2007
Page
3
In Aiken residents urge overhaul of sports system with better coaching umpires and officials. They criticize the pressure surrounding Tommy Moore and demand he not be appointed to DOT leadership or treasurer, noting voters rejected Ryberg three times and insist votes must count.
A proposal suggests placing the new cultural museum and the Lab yrinth in one venue to create a Whi Elephant Park. The plan estimates a $50 per person admission could cover costs within a century, assuming projected tourist attendance. Parking and traffic circles would be added after the initial payoff.
A reader urges Lindsey Graham leave South Carolina and move to Massachusetts to run for senate with Ted Kennedy, arguing he has tarnished SC sentiment on immigration and would fit better as a Massachusetts senator.
Aiken Standard readers urge shoppers to return shopping carts after use to prevent car damage and injuries. The letter notes personal experiences with carts rolling into vehicles and emphasizes watching where carts are placed. Readers can submit brief comments via TalkBack and email, with names optional.
The Laurens Street fountain in Aiken is complete and functioning, replacing the 20 year old structure displaced six weeks ago. City engineers, the Aiken Downtown Development Association, and Security Federal Bank funded and planned the project with a durable design to deter truck collisions and preserve downtown charm. A clock gifted by Security Federal is being installed nearby, with power expected next week.
Savannah River National Laboratory Clemson University and partners anticipate 51 million in federal funding from the 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations to back the Cellulosic Ethanol Process Development project. Rep. Barrett announced the measure on the House floor citing energy independence and national security. The study includes SC Bio and Queensland University of Technology, aiming to convert crops into ethanol and create up to 10,000 jobs and a $1 billion South Carolina industry.
Public Safety investigates a 17 year old woman's report of sexual assault by two men in Crosland Park. She had been kicked out of her home and is under medical care, with signs of trauma noted by nurses. Then taken to a shelter for sexually abused women.
Aiken County Public Library hosts a Splash Down Party today at 2 p.m. with a water display and popsicles. Children and families gather for the final activity of the Summer Reading Program as Jennie Beck notes high turnout and activity levels.
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