City growth fears and trash contract concerns voiced
A reader criticizes city officials for growth planning around Silver Bluff Road and Dibble Road, warns of hazards worsening, opposes outsourcing trash collection, defends city workers, questions Langley Dam repairs costing $150 000, and urges leaving surplus posts vacant.
Day Off For City Employees And Charity Considerations
A reader argues for a universal day off for city employees to honor awards. The letter compares holiday pay, questions cemetery luminaries for Christmas, and notes rising health insurance deductibles from 2000 to 5000. It ends with inquiries about donating to homeless aid in Aiken and seeks guidance on donation locations.
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Thank you for your kind column and wallet recovery
A reader thanks Scott Terwilliger for a gloomy day column and thanks the finder of a lost wallet and purse. The reward went to a Salvation Army bell ringer. Call the TalkBack line or email with comments. readers’ names will not be published.
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Teen fan to meet Palace Malice in Aiken during winter
Sophia Ochoa a 16 year old Washington state resident passionate Palace Malice plans a December visit to meet the Belmont Stakes and Metropolitan Handicap winner Dogwood Stable and Three Chimneys Farm helped fund the trip with support from Rye Patch Hopelands Gardens and the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum supervisor Lisa Hall A palace Malice Facebook page run by Ochoa with over 6600 likes highlights her devotion and the generous fundraiser surpassed its 1000 goal with Dogwood contributing 500 after learning of the teen's dream
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Recycle used cooking oil for biodiesel drive
Greenworks, a Dumpster Depot green initiative, will collect used cooking oil from Thanksgiving to produce biodiesel for vehicles. Seven drop sites include four Top Notch Car Washes, USCA Convocation Center, Labor Ready, Sugar Bear's Gardens, and Dumpster Depot. Collection runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Oil may be dropped in any container. small food bits allowed. Nor- says the program promotes proper disposal after Thanksgiving.
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Oil donation drive at multiple locations this Saturday
Oil will be collected from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at four Top Notch Car Washes USDA Convocation Center Labor Ready Sugar Bear's Gardens on Richland Avenue Dumpster Depot on Kershaw Street. Bring used oil to support recycling efforts and ensure proper disposal.
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Dumpster Depot CEO Dunagan Promotes Waste Services
Dunagan, chief executive officer of Dumpster Depot, promotes the company’s waste management offerings. The firm references its website www.dumpsterdepotitc.com and its Facebook page for more information.
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