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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 2010

Page

3

Desolate Front Page Skims Meth Labs and Ruins

A front page vignette catalogs meth labs abandoned yards wrecked trailers and junked cars with explosions and debris. It contrasts blighted streets with new million dollar schools, questioning community stability and safety. Local officials face pressure to address neglect and rising violence.

City Council prayers questioned amid downtown focus

The writer criticizes council prayers as a ritual masking a pro downtown agenda and favors toward tourists and local museums over community centers like Cumbee, arguing political power overrides genuine public service.

Hypocrites condemn others while claiming divine colorblindness

A reader accuses self-styled religious South Carolinians of hypocrisy for hating people of different colors, criticizing both baggy pants and traditional attire as indicators of their prejudice. The remark highlights perceived double standards in religious rhetoric and social intolerance.

South Carolina

Politician and Statesman in the Wind of Primaries

A reflective note contrasts the political instinct of a candidate with the steadier stance of a statesman. It argues that primary season tests whether leaders act on moments or enduring principles.

Good Samaritan praised for tire change on White Pond Road

Gratitude is extended to a Windsor Good Samaritan who stopped on White Pond Road in New Ellenton to change a flat tire for the husband owner of the car. The note also commends three area high schools AHS MVHS and SAHS for joining in a single marching band during Memorial Day weekend parade and urges similar cooperation next year.

Windsor White Pond Road New Ellenton AHS MVHS SAHS

Summer camp offers safe haven for local children

Gospel of Deliverance Church runs Camp Adventure Land at Retreat Rehoboth in Burnettown from June 7 to late summer. The program for ages 5 to 15 offers 8 am to 1 30 pm activities from fishing to trips with meals and transportation.

Camp Adventure Land Burnettown Retreat Rehoboth Old Bath Lake Road Gospel of Deliverance Church Sherod Lockwell Sockwell

Council debates pool repair procurement and bid rules

County Council weighed bypassing procurement laws to repair Graniteville pool ahead of summer opening. The move to lift a $10,000 contract cap faced concerns about authority and emergency status, with bids reaching $17,000 and a $50.6 million FY 2011 budget also up for second reading.

Aiken County Recreation Center Willar Hightower Clay Killian Hightower Graniteville LaVana McKenzie Council Todd Glover Killian William Gregg

Animated films hit list features established and new titles

A compilation highlights popular animated features including Shrek Finding Nemo Antz A Bug's Life James and the Giant Peach Toy Story Toy Story 2 Madagascar Ice Age Shrek Up How To Train Your Dragon The Incredibles Wall E Monsters Inc Up and other acclaimed works in a broad slate.

Wall-E Madagascar Nemo Toy Story Shrek

Office hours and contact details for Aiken Standard staff

The notice lists office hours from Monday to Friday and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard, including editor Scott B. Hunter. It provides address details at 326 Rutland Drive, P O Box 456, and notes publication by Aiken Communications Inc. It also includes subscription rates and weekend delivery dates for 2010 Sunday Plus subscribers.

Aiken Rutland Drive Fox Aikenstandard Aiken Communications Inc S.C

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