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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 2006
Page
7
An editorial urges vigilance against counterfeit merchandise amid local and Charleston raids. It notes a $15,000 Aiken haul of fake Louis Vuitton items and cautions buyers that too-good-to-be-true bargains often disguise non authentic goods. It urges readers to contact the editor and avoid doubt with purchases.
Dick Miller of Aiken questions Walter Lamb’s civic involvement citing his six years in Woodside Plantation and lack of board service or local roles. He contrasts Lamb with long-time community figure Skipper Perry, who has 26 years on City Council and deep local ties, endorsing Perry for the June 13 Republican primary.
Aiken residents face a one cent sales tax shift, raising questions about who pays and how school funding and home rule will fare. The former city council member warns state control may restrict local taxing powers and oversight.
A reader denies being a GVW Fire Department member and disputes Jane Matthews account of the Graniteville memorial service. The letter explains invitations were limited to large donors and affected families, lists attendees, and asserts GVW organized and funds the monument. The writer invites further citizen opinions.
Reader questions the practicality of hydrogen as a fuel citing energy losses in electrolysis and fuel cells, storage challenges, and suggests prioritizing batteries and capacitors or direct biofuel use over hydrogen investment. Advances needed in hydrogen must beat current efficiencies to justify funding.
A local reader urges Aiken County voters to reelect incumbent Rep Skipper Perry over Walter Lamb. The writer praises Perry for independence and alignment with district wishes, while noting Lamb’s loyalty to Gov Sanford and his critique of Perry’s votes. The writer asserts Perry has admitted mistakes and made course corrections, and states they have already voted for Perry.
Mattie Hall residents benefit from eight years of volunteer activity in the care center's activities department. Local church groups and organizations such as Warrenville Baptist, Christian Heritage, Faith Ministry, Bible Faith Holiness, and many others visit weekly or bi monthly to lead gospel concerts, choir services, and pet therapy, bringing joy and free entertainment to residents.
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