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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2008
Page
3
A reader questions why recipients on food stamps would own expensive rims. They argue that spending on $5,000 rims suggests financial means, implying such individuals do not need assistance. The comment reflects concerns about eligibility and perceived misuse.
A reader reports dangerous gravel washout on Wrights Mill Road and asks the state and county to fine the responsible gentleman. They also praise Miss Judy at Christ Central and thank ARMC labor and delivery nurses for helping during two daughters' births within hours of each other.
Seniors are warned that altering Medicare coverage can prevent them from replacing their existing policy later and may limit future options.
Residents report four months of ditches clogged with dirt trash and growth causing widespread flooding from Walgreens to Sonic on Whiskey Road South. They fault City County and State for inaction while warning of dangerous gun store coverage in the paper.
The Aiken Standard invites reader reactions to Carl Langley’s Saturday editorial calling for public outrage at government actions. Submit via TalkBack at 644 2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com. Names aren’t required and comments may be edited for space.
Public safety teams from Aiken County including the sheriff's office and Langley Fire Department joined CYTEC Industries in Langley for a full day drill simulating a chemical release. Incident commander Wes Crews noted no major incidents in his 25 years and praised the training as essential. Actors staged four critically injured patients and one dead on arrival while crews performed triage and hazmat foam application.
Langley Fire Department and multiple county and city agencies joined a CYTEC exercise. Crews said the event drew about 100 participants and featured Hazmat and EMS units, with all main players present.
Several Aiken artists have served as Artist in Residence with the South Carolina State Park Service. Each year parks offer a one week cabin stay to inspire creation, with artists producing original works to remain at the park. The group includes Mary Alice Lockhart Sally Donovan Myrtie Cushman Al Beyer and Deborah Holtzscheiter.
Public notice details how to submit news and contact editors at the Aiken Standard. It outlines delivery times, re-delivery, payment rules, cancellation, office hours, and staff contacts including Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Huffman and Scott Hunter.
Advanced level eventer Stephen Bradley, Pan American Games gold medalist and 1996 Rolex Kentucky winner, led a clinic at Full Gallop Farm in Aiken this weekend. Bradley discussed teaching, rider progression, and the importance of a consistent system and basics to improve horsemen’s mechanics.
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