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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 2011
Page
3
Editorial questions the idea of a Black Friday frenzy with elbowing pepper spraying and stampedes. It contrasts consumer mayhem with basic needs like food and water in the USA and questions Leonard Pitts Jr. and Herman Cain remarks.
A Tea Party activist recalls backing Herman Cain for president with Fair Tax endorsements and campaign gear. He says Cain abandoned Fair Tax for 9 9 9 and declares Cain lied, expressing support for Newt Gingrich instead.
A reader expresses frustration over thefts of coupons from the Sunday edition. The message blasts the culprits and calls for better behavior and shopping integrity.
Local residents question the Pawnee connector project as traffic plans face criticism. Critics describe the proposal as a poor idea with uncertain benefits and potential delays. Supporters are not referenced in the readable text.
A speaker warns residents of Aiken about rising property taxes and government power. They argue most tax funds are wasted on projects and that higher taxes enable greater confiscation of private property.
A reader urges speeding mass deportations of illegal immigrants to improve U S conditions citing lower unemployment crime health costs and murder rates. The message invites comments via TalkBack hotline or email while noting names will not be published and edits may occur for space and content.
The notice explains delivery windows from 6 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends, with contact details for the Aiken Standard. It also mentions canceling subscriptions and provides the editor contact Michael Gibbons and the Rutland Drive phone line for service inquiries.
Longtime council member Beverly Clyburn retires after 23 years in District 1. Gail Bush Diggs, former outreach director, will be sworn in to replace her. Diggs credits Clyburn’s guidance and emphasizes community revitalization and public engagement in Aiken.
Why Worry Hounds held its opening meet at Three Runs Plantation with nine couples of hounds. Larry Byers explained the blessing of the hunt by St. Hubert and pastor Matt Yoder led prayers for protection of riders horses hounds and quarry. Maxie Brock missed opening day due to horse injury but praised the close knit hunting group.
Aiken City Council will consider a first read on Aiken Corp. request to adjust the loan interest rate tied to the URS lease. The Oct 24 action deferred some interest and renewed the five year URS lease at $28,090.20 monthly with additional debt payments. meeting at 7 p.m. in Municipal Building Council Chambers.
An Aiken woman reported her orange Pomeranian missing Friday and suspects theft from her yard. An Orangeburg man was given a trespass notice for IHOP on Aiken Mall Drive after reportedly being confrontational and using profanities at the restaurant.
The Guardian ad Litem program in Aiken opens a new training session for volunteers beginning January 9. For details call 648-9919.
Local note highlights Aiken's Month of November theme Determination with lottery results for Cash 3 and Cash 4 midday and evening draws, plus Fantasy 5 and Win for Life numbers. The report lists multiple draw outcomes including specific date references and codes.
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