Readers argue over smoking ban and lottery funding
A frustrated letter discusses a proposed restaurant smoking ban and demands proof linking Saddam Hussein to Sept 11. The writer shifts to public safety at the Sumerall Post Office and handicap access, then urges smoking rights not to infringe on others. The piece ends with a call for Sen. Tommy Moore to audit education lottery funds and critique vehicle tax policies.
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Dales Vase Sae
Saddam Hussein
Baghdad
America
bin Laden
Syria
Moore
Tommy Moore
South Carolina
Smoke rights clash in public spaces opinion piece
Readers argue smokers have rights to smoke in homes or cars but not to contaminate air in public. Contact our Talkback line at (803) 648-2508 or email editorial aiken standard com with brief comments. Names not required and comments may be edited for space.
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Aikenstandard
Aiken
Bunny Boo-n-Hop Draws Hundreds To Odell Weeks Event
At the City of Aiken Bunny Boo-n-Hop children enjoyed carnival games rides and an egg hunt at Odell Weeks Activities Center. About 450 youngsters attended as Andrew Parker noted higher turnout and strong parent participation despite chilly weather.
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City of Aiken
Jeremy
Brenda
Carolina Amusements
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Peter Cottontail
Santa Claus
Andrew Parker
Satur
Parker
Ginny Southworth
Jacob Ference
Odell Weeks
End of war not end of wait for family
The Harmon family of local Marine reservist Lt. Col. Jimmie Phil Harmon endures life changes as he serves in California awaiting possible escalation in the Middle East. Kay Harmon manages home with five daughters while pursuing PA study, medical tests, and a published vaccine article. Sabrina plays soccer. Kay plans a California visit for Phil’s birthday. The family recently attended a flag rally at Aiken Technical College.
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Jimmie Phil Harmon
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Kay Harmon
America
Phil Harmon
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Atlanta
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Middle East
Westinghouse Safety Management Solutions
Savannah River
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Victoria
Rebeca
Colleen
Rebecca
St. John's
Kay
Phil
Tean’t Wa
Aiken Technical College
Ginny Southworth
Sabrina Harmon
Col
Pil Harmon
WSRC Shifts 1500 to 9/80 Schedule at Savannah River Site
Westinghouse Savannah River Company relocates about 1,500 workers from a 4 10 schedule to a 9 80 plan eight 9 hour days with every other Friday off to boost business efficiency. About 60 workers face layoffs this month as part of ongoing restructuring following prior rounds totaling 570 positions.
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Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
Mickie Seitter
WSRC
Seitter
Seitzer
WSR
BellSouth to expand broadband in South Carolina statewide
BellSouth announced a $10 million broadband expansion plan in South Carolina with the state becoming a test bed for new technology. The effort follows a March 12 bill protecting BellSouth’s investment, limiting entry by smaller competitors.
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South Carolina
Aiken
Marcia Purday
Bell- South
Purday
General Assembly
FCC
Harry Lightsey
BellSouth Unlimited
United States
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