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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2004
Page
2
Readers describe delays in animal control for stray dogs and a cat found dead in heat, praising attorney Andy Anderson for helping a hardship case with the Burckles. A Windsor church landmark debate and concern over an animal abuse report are also raised, calling for accountability and mercy.
Readers react to political controversy with strong opinions about arrests and accountability. The letter criticizes the Burckle family and supporters of a runaway case, while noting the Democratic National Convention in Boston and Massachusetts politics. The piece invites reader input via Talkback.
An Aiken resident learned of credit card theft after a local hotel charged room and food fees totaling over 2300 dollars. Justin B. McLamore, 18, of Cody Lane, was arrested for financial transaction card fraud. Residents are urged to use cards with protection policies and verify receipts and IDs to prevent similar fraud.
Advice on preventing card theft and fraud includes shredding all card information, signing cards and writing Check ID on the back, reporting lost or stolen cards immediately, and checking credit reports annually. Also contact issuers to confirm zero liability policies and stay vigilant for suspicious activity.
The Savannah River Site weighs urgency in closing 49 high level waste tanks with most nearing 50 years old. The CAB Waste Management Committee backs Graham’s legislative plan to allow partial residual sludge and grout closure while seeking DOE appeals to an Idaho ruling. Tanks 18 and 19 could close by 2006 2007 if the language passes, with Salt Waste Processing Facility planned for low level salt waste. Meetings in Aiken today review progress and timing.
The former Fazoli s site on Pine Log Road draws strong leasing interest as Hendon Properties and Acadia Realty Trust plan redevelopment of Hitchcock Plaza. Kroger moves in early 2005 with traffic signal upgrades at Fab ian Drive and Silver Bluff Road, while the old Kmart site may host two to three tenants.
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