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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2009
Page
3
Officials urge drivers in the state to park in a single space and avoid occupying two spots. The guidance notes that double parking is illegal and suggests parking farther from busy areas if concerned about space.
Citizens argue whether those who eat right and exercise should subsidize others who overeat, misuse drugs, or neglect fitness through taxation or payroll sharing. The debate centers on fairness, personal responsibility, and public health costs.
Local residents accuse city administration of failing flag half staff honors for Kennedy and Memorial Day, calling the actions a slap to all who served. The complaint centers on not lowering flags to half staff and not rehoisting at noon as observed.
Poll results indicate widespread approval among Canadians for their health care system, with a majority expressing happiness about access, quality, and overall service. Some respondents cited wait times as a concern but remain confident in the system's fundamentals.
The article argues that wearing a helmet, supported by insurance coverage, limits any potential burden on taxpayers by reducing injury risk and medical costs. It emphasizes personal responsibility and financial protection through insurance rather than public funding implications.
Community advocates push to cut more than 70 percent of lottery revenue currently used for college scholarships and redirect funds to local public schools. Officials consider revising allocation to boost K through 12 programs and classroom resources.
Citizens urge tough action against gang crimes, drive-by shootings, beatings, drug dealing, and intrusions. The critic argues proactive programs fail and accountability must target offenders regardless of age.
The Aiken Community Band performance at H Odell Weeks Activities Center receives praise. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief comments. Readers’ names are not required and may be edited for space.
The series highlights partner agencies of United Way of Aiken County as Tri-Development custodial crews begin a new contract with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions downtown. Staff train, clients gain paychecks, and families see new community roles amid state budget cuts and United Way funding for safety and day services.
Local resident Ruth Milks survived influenza in 1918 at age seven in Buffalo and remains active in singing and volunteering well into her nineties. She performs with St. John's United Methodist Church choir and has supported Habitat for Humanity and Christ Central, knitting for local groups and assisting with donations.
North Augusta holds a semi annual Electronics Recycling Collection Day. Residents bring old or unused electronics to the Kroger Shopping Center on Knox Avenue from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is sponsored by the city DHEC News 12 and Creative Recycling with contact numbers 441-4331 or 441-4245.
Community event offers recycling for computer gear telecommunication equipment and home electronics. Items accepted include computers CD DVD drives monitors hard drives scanners printers fax machines adding machines toner cartridges cell phones cordless and corded phones coffee makers cords CDs VHS tapes pagers cables batteries small appliances electronics parts video games and microwaves.
The Aiken Standard lists staff contacts including Tim O Briant and Michael Gibbons with emails and phones. It provides mailing address, publication schedule, and rates for EZ Pay subscriptions plus lottery results for Sunday draws.
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