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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2008
Page
3
Residents press for removal of campaign signs that clutter streets and public spaces now that local elections have concluded. City officials consider orderly removal and disposal options to restore neighborhood aesthetics.
The Aiken County shelter faces a crisis with plans to euthanize a large portion of its animals. Calls grow for immediate action, a new facility, and increased funding to improve animal control services.
Aiken residents humorously declare fireworks do not bother the elderly, noting they are hard of hearing and still enjoy celebrations. The piece playful but comments on local attitudes toward public displays.
A letter urges wider concern beyond tobacco noting 135 plus carcinogens including exhaust, birth control pills, and factory emissions. The speaker questions TalkBack callers who credit only tobacco and asks for public input via the hotline.
In the June 26 edition the Dixie Youth 9 year old team from Gregg Park was misidentified with Luke Nichols omitted from the roster. The Aiken Standard regrets the error and invites readers to report corrections by contacting editors at the numbers or email provided.
USCA prepares a freshman oriented residence hall Pacer Crossings opening this fall for about 300 students. The July 8 dedication will honor campus growth with eight person suites a shared living room four bedrooms each with a bathroom and on site Einstein Bros. Bagels.
Volunteers and sponsors were celebrated at the Washington Center for the Arts as the Aiken Relay For Life committee led by co chairs Craig Rich and Sheri Still recognized fundraising efforts. Awards went to five teams for raising over $10,000 each including Millbrook Baptist Youth and GlaxoSmithKline, with special honors for Rookie Team of the Year. The event highlighted more than 40 teams and nearly 400 survivors contributing to about $175,000 raised for the 2008 Relay.
The fragment lists subscription rates EZ Pay for 3, 6, 12 months and other plans, mailing address P O Box 496 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802, plus contact numbers for the Aiken Standard and publication details. It notes delivery areas and service options including Sunday issues and mail subscriptions.
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce members gathered at the Aiken Jaycee Fairgrounds for another Business After Hours event co sponsored by All Star Rents AgSouth Bridgestone Firestone and Aiken s Finest Catered Affairs. Attendees enjoyed air conditioning snow cones popcorn and door prizes while networking with local business owners and boards.
The Aiken Chapter of the South Carolina Writers Workshop will meet Tuesday evening from 6 45 to 8 45 at the Aiken County Public Library 314 Chesterfield St L Aiken SC WW is a statewide group for people serious about promoting writing in their communities For details contact gordybird gforcecablecom or call 645 0699.
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