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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 2009
Page
3
A reader complains about a visible dirt road and chain-link fence near the Palmetto Golf Club along Whiskey Road. The note questions the need for a service access and whether a recent GOP meeting on Mark Sanford was funded by taxpayers.
The statement argues that minority groups accuse whites of ongoing oppression rooted in slavery era injustices, suggesting continued discrimination and impact in contemporary society.
Aiken residents warn that the mall is an easy target for theft as people leave laptops, phones, and purses in cars and unattended on tables. The letter questions election participation and accountability for Little League funds and governance.
A reader questions why a five year old brings home a fundraising package and urges action. The note asserts Kennedy’s immense wealth and implies resentment toward those who cannot afford such appeals. The writer critiques the pressure on young children to fundraise.
The message promotes a TalkBack hotline and email for comments on handicap parking spaces, noting readers can submit without names and that responses may be edited for space and content.
Aiken County reports six months into a hiring moratorium that 128 positions opened, 70 filled including 18 critical posts, with estimated salary underruns between 225 thousand and 250 thousand. Staff warn vacancies increase workloads while noting some positions remain unfilled due to needed qualifications. The measure aimed to protect finances after a 1.5 million state aid cut and may be eased only when deemed essential.
The production presents a toned down true story of the Chicken Ranch with a 40 plus cast and local stars. Director Bradley Watts notes the show is cleaned up yet faithful to the script and stresses a message of acceptance. Performances begin Friday at 8 pm with subsequent showings through Sept. 20 and 26. tickets at ACP box office or online.
The Girl Scouts invite females from kindergarten through 12th grade and adult volunteers to a Recruitment Event from 5 30 to 8 30 p m Monday Sept 14 in rooms 1 and 2 at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center Local residents can call the Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands Council at (800) 849 4475 for details
Roger Philpot, regarded as a leading sidesaddle authority, worked with Aiken Ladies Aside at Black Forest Equestrian Center during a holiday weekend. He stresses balanced saddles, proper fit, and adaptation to riders and horses, noting his global travels and SSA chair experience shaped his teaching.
The Aiken Standard provides contact emails and phone numbers for staff including Tim O Briant and Hullman. It lists EZ Pay rates for 3, 6, and 12 month plans and notes Sunday Plus delivery exceptions with a series of 2008 dates.
Pia Ritery reports Monday midday and evening draw results for Pick 3 and Pick 4 plus Palmetto Cash 5 and Cash 3. Midday and evening numbers are listed with a 4X multiplier for Palmetto Cash 5. some numbers were unavailable at presstime and will be printed in Wednesday's paper.
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