Dump site hours disputed over closing time
The report notes that many dump sites close at 7 p.m. promptly and may still be open to keep accepting waste. Officials suggest extending collection hours until dark to accommodate residents.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2009
Page
3
The report notes that many dump sites close at 7 p.m. promptly and may still be open to keep accepting waste. Officials suggest extending collection hours until dark to accommodate residents.
A reader's letter criticizes a “Buying Black” feature as racist and divisive while praising University Hospital in Aiken, noting a long wait for stitches and urging faster care. The writer also condemns smoking and urges a citywide no smoking ban and overlay districts to curb new facilities.
Residents ask if officials allow bringing pets during evacuations, noting fear and reluctance to leave homes during extreme weather and hazardous incidents like ice storms and train wrecks. Authorities may need clear pet evacuation guidance.
Readers question why the New Ellenton Fire Department will raise its budget by 15 percent amid overall cost cuts. The Aiken Standard invites comments via TalkBack, with reader messages to be edited for space and content.
The Aiken Standard corrects a photograph caption for Sandy Bartholomew and Ellie Irwin from a Taste of Homes Cooking School feature. Readers are asked to report any factual errors by calling Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial at the newspaper.
Army Col. John Butler retired spoke at St. Mary Help of Christians School about the meaning and sacrifice of military service. He noted public service value and thanked law enforcement and government workers. Readings featured student performers, dancers, and instrumentalists in the “American Heroes” program.
The Odell Weeks Tennis Center in Aiken hosts the USTA South Carolina Adult League Championships this weekend marking years of upgrades. Mark Calvert, since 1994, notes renovations including 10 clay and six hard courts, Musco lighting, and a Hydro Court irrigation system. The center’s rise helped attract major USTA events and state championships, with plans to host annual tournaments and future expansions.
Clyde the camel has taken over the Aiken Community Playhouse for three weeks as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat debuts Friday May 22 at 8 p.m. The touring show version, directed by Danny Lee, features nearly 40 cast members and modernized music. Show dates run May 22 23 29 30 and June 5 6 plus a May 31 matinee. tickets remain limited and are available through the box office at 648-1438 or www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
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