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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2011
Page
3
A reader questions the placement of three speed bumps on a short two-tenths mile stretch of Whitemarsh Drive in Houndslake. The letter argues the bumps waste money, harm brakes and suspensions, and alleges influence over Engineering and Public Works figures.
A harsh pronouncement from the president targets food stamps and welfare programs. Critics say the move would affect individuals and families relying on government assistance while lawmakers debate the implications and feasibility of such cuts.
A reader complains about losing money to gambling schemes and Russian roulette style scams. They claim living on Social Security and feel ignored by others.
A forewarning that August will bring extreme heat for Yankees, suggesting conditions will be unbearable and prompt many to retreat home. The note emphasizes the severity of heat without detailing locations or events.
A provocative remark questions whether greater attention to animal needs would reduce stray populations. It suggests a shift in care priorities may affect overall welfare and resource distribution in society.
Voters express strong opinions on Social Security funding and political leadership. Several individuals support Obama while criticizing Republicans and President Bush. One speaker condemns the current president as a disgrace and calls for stepping down.
A reader questions why the same station charges 3.40 per gallon on one side of town and 3.51 on the other. The Aiken Standard invites comments via TalkBack or email, noting names are optional and may be edited for space.
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Middle school students join USC Aiken Young Writers Camp led by Vicki Collins to study creative writing journalism poetry and prose. Guest Amanda Warren and reporter Amy Banton praise the talent and engagement while students share autobiographies collages and stories inspired by a grandmother's quilt and a banjo themed prompt.
Bill Walton treats fish keeping as a long running hobby on his acre of land near Redds Branch Road. He maintains ponds with bluegill and black catfish, notes private aqua culture potential, and plans to expand to tilapia and rainbow trout while sharing pond-keeping tips and his license. He sources fingerlings when public stocking declined in 2003.
Kent's Corner on East Pine Log Road notes four men fled with 114 in merchandise including gas beer sunglasses and transmission fluid after a declined credit card. Aiken woman reports theft from Cape Fox Circle garage four chrome rims four tires and a safe with documents and cash. A Schroder Avenue home window broken to steal a PlayStation 3 and controllers.
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