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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2009
Page
3
A driver is urged to stop using a cell phone while behind the wheel. The message cites the book 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Harper and notes a prolonged hospital stay, urging readers to drive safely for everyone.
Authorities report the individual who gutted a small dog was sentenced to a prison term after pleading guilty. The exact length of the sentence and the jurisdiction are noted in court records.
The speaker favors unemployment benefits over retirement noting they require no 30 year tenure and offer higher payments. The comment contrasts ease of eligibility with greater financial support, implying a preference for immediate relief.
A description of political fatigue noting that the public continues to elect the same familiar figures despite long-standing concerns about governance and the erosion of the original system.
Local report notes the dog catcher is tied up visiting Woodside while wild boars roam the area. Residents worry as sightings increase and no capture progress is reported.
A reader thanks local volunteers who plant and maintain the entrance at Houndslake North and decorate it for Christmas. The note inquires about U S involvement after eight years of war in Afghanistan, framing it as a civil war.
Residents complain that lingering cigarette smoke from older condos at Carriage Park fills patios and balconies, urging owners to step outside to smoke. The issue highlights neighborly tension over air quality and shared spaces.
Acknowledging November 10 as the Marine Corps birthday, the observance highlights the corps’ long legacy since its founding and honors service members past and present.
The Aiken Standard suggests Crystal Shreve and Julian McClain should relocate to Tampa or use an existing outside the city general business zone to open a tattoo parlor. Readers may comment via Talk Back hotline or email, with names not required and edits for space.
Wounded Soldier Chris Royal recounts dodging gunfire during the Fort Hood massacre on November 5. He was shot in the back while aiding others at the processing center and survived. The Royals, tied to South Carolina, attend the memorial with President Obama. Royal plans to seek mental health care after witnessing the attack.
Local residents are invited to the unveiling of the 2009 Aiken Downtown Development Association Collector’s Medallion at the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum on Wednesday at 1 a.m. Carla Cloud said the Hall of Fame won with 51 votes in ADDA’s summer contest.
The Cedar Creek Ladies Club will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in St. Pauls United Methodist Church New Ellenton. Dena Rideout of Aiken Regional Medical Centers will speak on senior wellness. For more information call 644 0923.
Changes Day Spa at the Shoppes of Brookhaven will accept donations for the Golden Harvest Food Bank through December 31. The drive invites customers to contribute nonperishable food and essentials to aid local families in need.
The notice lists office hours and contact emails for editors and departments at The Aiken Standard, including Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Hutimeh and Scott B Hunter. It provides mailing address 326 Butland Drive Aiken SC 29802 and publication info. Lottery numbers for Sunday and Saturday draws are shown: Pick 3 4 3 8, Pick 4 0 3 0 1, Cash 3 Midday 2 2 3, Cash 4 Midday 7 9 8 8, Cash 3 Evening 1 7 4, Cash 4 Evening 1 2 0 3, Fantasy 5 1 2 7 25 26, and Win For Life 3 20 29 35 40 41 with Free Ball 38.
Aiken County Council will hold third and final reading on enlarging the Valley Public Service Authority service area to include Avondale Mills water and sewer customers. VPSA seeks upgrades, loans up to 4 million, and grants totaling 12 million to overhaul aging lines with stimulus aid.
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