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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2008
Page
3
A caller criticizes a proposed county curfew arguing it will push youths to Augusta or Columbia where curfews do not exist. The speaker warns families may relocate if their children are forced to travel to other towns.
A reader argues that spankings would curb child misbehavior and reduce DSS involvement, criticizing anti GVW materials and saying their position will depend on issues, with scare tactics driving support for a Yes vote.
Resident urges City of Aiken to widen accessibility beyond retirees and unemployed, proposing standard routes and bus stops to attract working residents. Call notes gas costs and broad benefits for all families. Also mentions ongoing coyote nuisance affecting pets and nighttime safety for children.
Readers are urged to voice opinions on a topical altercation involving squirrels with a call for submissions to the TalkBack hotline and email address provided. The Aiken Standard notes comments should be brief and subject to space and content edits.
Cars line SRP Federal Credit Union on Silver Bluff Road every weekend drawing comparisons to local dealers. SRP president Ed Templeton calls the space an informal, evolving car lot and says we must keep it orderly and safe while noting occasional neighbor complaints. Dealer Ladd Britt’s Wayne Heath warns buyers to beware purchasing from individuals with no warranties or recourse.
A damaged money or service notice references EZ Pay rates and delivery dates and lists several dates in 2008 including February 18 March 16 April 1 and other entries. It includes a phone number (803) 648-2311 and mentions Mequencies of delivery of the Aer Standard. The text is garbled with unclear amounts and terms.
St. Gerard Church in Aiken honors Father Charles Kawesi as he prepares to return to Uganda after three years of service. Parishioners say his humility, growth of membership from 49 to over 150 families, and his work with Uganda Spirit transformed the community. He led outreach to orphaned children and taught skills to aid livelihoods through the Uganda Spirit organization.
The Aiken Center for the Arts unveils Kelly Lapan’s nature inspired acrylic and photography works in the Aiken Artist Guild Gallery along with the Home School Art exhibition by Nanette Langner Gretchen Hash Heffner Ann Baker and Sharon Taylor Padget. The traveling Carolina Caribbean Connection showcases 45 artists and will travel to Barbados. The shows run daily through May 16 at 122 Laurens Street SW.
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