Public Feedback Letter on City Spending and Growth
Readers critique annexation and new developments, arguing taxes rise with growth while calling for consumer price control and parental responsibility. The letter references Walgreen openings near North Augusta and Langley Bath, plus grocery price trends and a TalkBack feature.
Correction: Aiken County budget figures corrected
In Monday's edition the Aiken County budget for 2007 08 was misstated as 190 7 million in expenditures for all funds The correct total is 109 7 million The Aiken Standard apologizes for the error Readers can report factual corrections by calling Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial at akenstandard com.
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Jef Wallace
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County hears call for spay neuter program funding
Aiken County Council public hearing on the FY 2007 08 budget drew a large crowd seeking support for a countywide spay neuter program. Ed Giobbi cited shelter costs and euthanizations, urging a $33 000 annual program and voucher options for low income residents.
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Barbara Nelson
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Priory of St Vincent Donates to Child Advocacy Center
The Priory of St Vincent Knights Templar donated 4000 total to three local nonprofits on Tuesday, including the Child Advocacy Center in Aiken and its new campus at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. George Custodi, prior, said the gifts support helping the disadvantaged and center operations, with construction starting this summer.
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Templar
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April Bailey
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Sunday Plus delivers Akan Standard on select dates
Subcribers will receive the Akan Standard on multiple dates including 2006 November 23 to 25 and December 24 to 25, 2007 January 1 and 15, February 12, March 12, April 2 to 6, May 11 and 26, June 13, August 6 and 29, September 3 to 4, October 8 and 22, November 22 to 24, and December 26 to 28.
June Security and Tuesday Pick 3/4 results
In June Security listings Tuesday wins show Pick 3 Midday 9 2 7 and Evening 2 9 7 with Pick 4 Midday 8 2 9 9 and Evening 3 6 1 4.
Sheriff amends budget request in Aiken County
Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt revised his budget, proposing two options for 15 or 16 deputies to keep DARE in schools. Council favors 16 positions, with votes hinting at possible tax increases or cuts elsewhere.
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Hunt
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Kathy Rawls
Scott Singer
Rawls
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Charles Barton
LaVana McKenzie
Dare
Chuck Smith
Roger Edmonds
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Magistrate Court
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Wagener
CPSC warns on Kazuma Meerkat 50 Youth ATV safety risks
The Consumer Product Safety Commission cautions that the Kazuma Meerkat 50 Youth All-Terrain Vehicle lacks front brakes and a parking brake, has no neutral indicator light and can start in gear. They cannot confirm injuries and urge stopping use while owners manuals miss safety details. Reports can be made to 800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov.
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