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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2011
Page
3
A letter to the editor questions funding foreign aid while urging Aiken to become a nudist retirement community to boost local economy. The writer argues against overseas aid and highlights children in the area lacking basic needs.
Residents question why water remains in Rivera Road yard day and night and highlight a fire hydrant taped with yellow police tape by the fire department for over two weeks. They warn of risk if a fire occurs.
Readers on Mars react to Earth news and debate topics as TalkBack voices split opinions. The column notes how colonists discuss frequent themes from home media and expresses curiosity about distant perspectives and cultural dialogue.
A reader comments on Sarah Palin and the Tea Party voicing disbelief at national attitudes. The writer urges swift action and notes the TalkBack line and email for submissions to Aiken Standard, with names optional and comments subject to editorial editing.
The Oct II report on a public meeting about four chicken houses misstated Camp Long’s proximity. Long lies under a mile from the proposed farm. Attendees also estimated the crowd at over 100. The Aiken Standard apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors to Mike Gibbons.
The note lists hours 8:30 am to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday and provides the Rutland 326 address with phone 648 2311 and fax 648 6052. It also includes email addresses editorial aikenstandard com and igibbons amenstandard com Cam Huttman sports editor with phone 644 230 chuttr 4n and 644 2401.
Ruth Zimmerman, a 71 year old from Wagener, walked away Sunday and spent over a day in woods before an Aiken County deputy found her in wet leaves less than a mile from home. She was taken to a hospital around noon Tuesday for evaluation.
Karen Daily had vanished from her Wagontong Road home Sunday night in light of Parkinsons disease and confusion. Deputies located her about three quarters of a mile from home after a weather affected search, EMS treated her, and a neighbor aided investigators.
The North Augusta School Board dedicated a new wing at North Augusta Middle School during a Tuesday ceremony. The addition adds eighth grade classrooms, a larger cafeteria, band and chorus rooms, and several labs including the synergistic career lab. Students and staff praised the facility as a sign of care for education and a catalyst for future district growth.
The Aiken Wild Read program invites entries this week for Buck a Like, a dog look alike contest inspired by Jack London’s The Call of the Wild. Contestants submit photos of dogs resembling Buck for a chance to win a copy of the book and a $50 prize.
Original photo entry contest invites dogs that resemble Buck. Send photo plus owner details to Ashleey Williamson at Aiken Standard by postmark deadline Friday. Entries become property of the paper and will be judged by a committee with winner notified by telephone. For details visit aikenwomansclub.org.
Police report theft from a roofing truck at a Southside home improvement store after a window was broken. Aiken Public Safety investigates a scam involved woman threatening store staff. A 19 year old woman faces minor in consumption and moving violations after a Whiskey Road stop. A motorist fled police. A DUI charge followed a Whiskey Road crash with breath-test refusal.
The Aiken Gem Mineral and Fossil Society meets Friday at 7 p.m. in USC Aiken Science building room 200. Kim Cochran presents Gem stones of the Bible. Call 649-0959 or visit aikengt mfs org for details. Harry’s Bar hosts karaoke Friday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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