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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2013
Page
3
Aiken editorial argues the U.S. economy ignores tornado and hurricane damage to furniture, cars, and housing. It calls for local police sequester and notes bank robberies in Aiken as part of the security concerns.
The owner laments rising taxable value and questions government secrecy amid a local barn fire that damaged a historic Aiken landmark. No horses or people were harmed, and hopes for the landmark’s quick return remain.
Editorial argues top Detroit officials must be held financially liable for missteps in the bankruptcy. It opposes a federal pension bailout, urging accountability over public funds.
Readers report their new phonebooks omit North Augusta numbers. Some residents ask if others received incomplete editions and seek confirmation of distribution issues or replacements.
Resident reports a large pothole by Eastgate Drive that resembles a sinkhole and is causing damage to vehicles. The hole must be fixed immediately to prevent further car damage and safety risk.
Readers may leave messages at 803 644 2384 or email editorial a aikenstandard.com. Names are not required and will not be published. Comments should be brief and may be edited for space and content.
The Aiken Standard notes an error on page 1A about Party City's tagline The discount party super store The correction states the proper tagline and warns against using it on the shopping center sign The newspaper invites readers to report factual errors by phone or email to the editorial staff
SRS Law Enforcement faces on site CALEA reaccreditation Aug 18 20 with two accreditation officials. Public input is sought as part of the process to assess procedures administration operations and support services and to identify strengths and improvement areas.
Stakeholders may comment by phone on Aug 19 from 12 30 to 2 30 p.m. at 803 952 7621 with 10 minute limits focusing on CALEA standards compliance. Mail comments to CALEA Inc 13575 Heathcote Boulevard Suite 320 Gainesville VA 20155 noting SRS has held national accreditation since 1995 with tri annual renewals.
The United Way of Aiken County and the Aiken Area Chapter of the Red Cross expand summer internship and volunteer efforts. College students Candis Moyer cites mutual benefit for campaigns and resume value. interns perform fundraising, brochure design, and School Tools tasks while Red Cross volunteers assist with disaster kits and community outreach.
St Gerard's Thrift Shop opens Sunday August 4 from 1 AM to 1 PM at 640 Edrie St NE. Nar-Anon meets Tuesdays at St John’s UMC 104 Newberry St NW room 119. Aiken Newcomers’ Club meets Aug 13 at Newberry Hall with 11 AM registration 11:15 AM meeting and 11:30 AM lunch for 14. August project: nonperishable food for St Vincent de Paul. Reservations due August 9 at noon 803 641 0478. Yesterday’s Sounds plays Friday nights at the DAV Building 2194 Columbia Highway N from 7:30 to 11 PM admission 6. Call Dana Watkins 803 292 3680 or Furman Redd 706 825 8776. Aiken Community Playhouse auditions for Lend Me A Tenor August 11 3 PM and August 12 8 PM roles for four men 18-60 and four women 25-60. Box office 803 648 1438. Elvis tribute Ben Portsmouth performs at Mi Rancho Augusta August 14 8 PM tickets 20 call 803 474 2411.
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