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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2012
Page
3
A reader from Aiken credits a kind person who found a Veterans of Foreign Wars Life Membership money clip in the Lowe's parking lot and returned it to the customer service desk. The sender expresses gratitude and thanks the finder publicly.
A reflective critique notes loss of faith in the judicial system following the Casey Anthony verdict and multiple Supreme Court decisions this week, highlighting perceived flaws and calls for accountability.
The writer honors Lula Dorine Harper’s life of integrity and love, urging others to emulate her enduring legacy and values.
A reader praises Susan at New Elington Library for greeting visitors by name with a warm smile and giving careful help to each person. Her patient, attentive service makes library visits a pleasure.
A public call for a fireworks and burning ban grows amid temperatures over 100 degrees and near zero rainfall. Advocates warn about wildfire risk and argue state funds are insufficient to fight a large blaze like Myrtle Beach last year.
A letter to the editor argues the city should not pursue a new logo or motto. It calls for directing funds to water lines, sewer systems, and road maintenance as the city grows and infrastructure ages.
Readers weigh in on a proposed merger between Mead Hall and Aiken Prep with mixed views on benefits and the fairness of the new name. Call the TalkBack line or email editorial to share opinions, as readers’ names may be withheld.
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Beech Island in Aiken County saw a warrants sweep by the Sheriff s Office resulting in 10 arrests and 17 warrants served amid rising crime concerns. Capt. Troy Elwell notes the operation targets multiple residences and relies on surprise to catch suspects before they flee. Deputy teams plan further sweeps in Beech Island and nearby areas. Karen Daily is the longtime USC journalism graduate and crime reporter for the Aiken Standard.
Edgefield hosts its first Turkey Palooza at the National Wild Turkey Federation campus starting 4 p.m. with live bands Highway 104 and Cedar Creek Church Praise and Worship Band. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. free family activities include games fishing crafts face painting and a dunk tank.
The Mike Frost Jaz Band performs July 8 at The Willcox 100 Colleton Ave SW from 6 to 9 p.m. The American Sewing Guild Aiken Group hosts a July 9 picnic. Call Joyce at 644 4084 or Lynne at 648 6218 for directions. The Birds & Butterflies of Aiken Nature Series resumes July 10 at 7 p.m. with Wood Ducks in South Carolina presented by Robert Kennamer of the Savannah River Ecology Lab. Reservations required. venue is 117 Laurens St NW. Call 649 7999 for information or reservations.
The Aiken MOMS Club invites stay at home moms to the monthly meeting on July 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Aiken County Public Library playground to connect with playgroups. Email aikenmomsclub gmail com for details. Doctors Hospital hosts a caregiver support group July 10 from 3 to 4 p.m. in Suite 310 of Medical Office Building One.
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