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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 2007
Page
11
Opening day in the Palmetto State features Bistorial College and South Carolina kicking off, with Clemson and other state teams soon to follow. Optimism runs high for conference titles and New Year’s bowls as fans await the first kickoff and a season of ups and downs.
A forwarded friendly note lists humorous signs of life in 2007 such as entering a PIN on a microwave, emailing coworkers, relying on cell phones, and online ties. It catalogs fifteen items attributed to Jeffrey B. Wallace and Robert Gossett, ending with thanks for the smile.
Voters in District 3 face a Sept 11 Republican primary for the City Council seat with no Democratic candidate. Retired Air Force Lt Colonel Dick Dewar and Don Sprawls are the two contenders. Dewar is praised for public service and growth policy while Sprawls is criticized for nonresponse.
A brief public remark urges the sheriff to prioritize arrests and proper restraint before dramatic displays. The comment, credited to Robert Jonnse, emphasizes steady enforcement over attention seeking figures in Warrenvill.
Letter from Paul and Larissa Kelly thanks area fire departments and numerous local businesses and families for support that helped rebuild parts of the shop and restore their business. The message expresses appreciation from Kellys and recognizes many named contributors.
Aiken resident Warren Carter argues in a letter that officials should not minimize the risk to South Carolina residents near the Chem Nuclear waste site. He questions assurances of no new leaks and asserts burying nuclear waste endangers water supplies.
Readers are asked to submit letters about issues of interest. Each letter should be 200 words or less and may be edited for clarity. Send submissions to Letters to the Editor at Box 456, Aiken Standard, Aiken, SC 29802.
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