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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2008
Page
3
A mother speaks about her grown son serving time in Aiken County and her frustration with collective blame. She recounts being asked not to return to a Beech Island restaurant after paying for a meal and criticizes inaction over Langley Cemetery and general public behavior, urging awareness.
A reader questions why the president does not send young criminals to Iraq, proposing a drastic punitive approach. The remark raises debate over crime policy and youth offenders.
The public questions why librarians check in books but patrons use self check-out only with staff aid. The user also asks why highway patrol can speed while others cannot and suggests tickets should apply to all drivers.
Comment highlights FFA and community effort to improve Wagener Salley High front. Questions arise about fire response planning with all sub stations located on the Southside and none on the Northside.
Citizens ask why Aiken does not use eminent domain to take the road from Woodside entrance on Silver Bluff Road to East Gate Drive at the mall. They argue it would be quicker and cheaper for all residents.
Jim Quick & Coastline headline the Rose Hill Summer Concert Series Friday at 7 p.m. Gates open 4 30 p.m. at Rose Hill Estate with Oldies KSX 92 7FM live remote and a $12 95 buffet. Tickets are 25 each at the gate.
Tonight at 7 p.m. the Aiken County Democratic Party hosts Stuart Bedenbaugh from the County Registration and Elections Office to answer election questions and discuss voting logistics. Rob Miller, candidate for the 2nd District U.S. House seat and former Marine, will speak on remembrance of September 11, 2001.
Thousands of high school juniors and seniors from Aiken County and nearby areas attend CSRA College Night at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center in Augusta. The event runs 5 to 8 30 p m and features up to 140 accredited engineering and liberal arts colleges. Organizers include the U S Department of Energy and Washington Savannah River Co with local districts and government partners. Barbara Smoak notes rising student interest as attendees seek guidance from qualified reps, with 17 scholarships of 1000 dollars each offered by SRP Federal Credit Union.
The Old Edgefield Genealogical Society will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Lynch Building annex at Tompkins Library. Mrs. Brenda Carpenter of Trenton will give a program on the life of Lucinda Holmes. refreshments will follow. For more information call 803 637 4010.
The Aiken Standard announces EZ Pay mail rates and delivery options. It lists contact details for the Newsroom and staff, and provides a schedule of Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 with pricing for 3, 6, and 12 month plans.
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Business Expo at the Community Center from 4 to 8 p.m. with 50 plus exhibitors and free admission. A reception runs 6 to 8 p.m. featuring hors d oeuvres and door prizes. The 2008 Small Business Person of the Year award will be announced around 6:30 p.m. with past winners listed. Sponsors include Coca Cola and City of North Augusta among others. for more info call 279 2323.
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