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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 2009
Page
3
The text notes criticism of President Bush for Katrina response and funding failures while asserting President Obama is not blamed for Atlanta floods. It mentions the Vice President taking steps to assist affected people.
Susan Atkins received brain surgery while incarcerated with medical care provided at public expense. The case raises questions about who financed the procedure and the broader policy implications for inmate healthcare.
A caller urges Joe Wilson to invite President Obama to the Rose Garden for a beer to end the controversy. The note criticizes Pittsburgh protest behavior and dismisses town hall protesters as threats, while guest columns by Dee Dee Vaughters are labeled self serving and egotistical.
Taylor Toyota funded medians in North Augusta standout with neat, tidy planting and thoughtful use of bushes. The Aiken area lags behind in curb appeal as residents notice the enhanced streetscape.
The TalkBack hotline number is provided for reader comments. Call 803 64442384 or email editorial at aik enstandard com to leave a message. Readers’ names are not required and comments may be edited for space and content.
A photo caption on page 3A in Wednesday edition about the unveiling of a 1953 jean marker in downtown Aiken should have included Harriet Sasser-Stwora in the photo. The Aiken Standard issues regrets and invites readers to report factual errors by contacting editors Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace.
Cedar Creek Church distributed 50 envelopes totaling 50 000 dollars from its budget during a Be the Church drive. Reverend Phillip Lee urged recipients to use the funds to help others, not return them to the plate. The Sunday event focused on service with Be the Church Sunday and weekend projects planned statewide.
Willie Mae Elaine Alexander received the Aiken Downtown Development Association Service Excellence Award after 32 nominees were considered. She has worked with Area Churches Together Serving since 2004 and was praised for her cheerful greeting and Christian words.
The Aiken Standard announces contact info for editors and staff including Tim O Briant and Michael Gi with email addresses. It lists subscription rates EZ Pay options, terms for Mon-Sun and Fri-Sun delivery, and a 2008 Sunday Plus delivery schedule.
Aiken Technical College Foundation hosts its annual dinner at Houndslake County Club featuring a silent auction and a mystery guest entertainer. Proceeds benefit the student scholarship fund with clues about the guest and past performers including Martha Reeves and Rob Evan. Tickets are $75 and can be reserved by calling Mary Commons or emailing commons atc.edu.
The Aiken Newcomers Club gathers Tuesday Oct 13 at Newberry Hall registration at 10 am business meeting at 10 15 am Linda Purdy from Habitat For Humanity speaks on Women Build a demo on the club website and lunch at 1130 am cost 14 dollars reservations by 6 pm call 643 9388 or 644 5694 for name lists.
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