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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2008
Page
3
The Aiken County site states fire departments must use fee money for operations and purchases since they do not receive property tax funding. The writer questions tying five fees to home value and argues fees should be uniform for all residents rather than based on home value.
A restaurant worker argues that tipping may reflect ignorance of server hardships. They note guests with rude attitudes, the need to clean up after them, and that closing times do not allow leaving promptly. They urge outsiders to stop giving job advice.
Veterinary Services on Whiskey Road staffs four veterinarians with one on call after hours to serve clients. The note explains emergency care incurs extra fees, likening it to common charges from electricians and plumbers for after-hours work.
A reader thanks Phillip of the Southside Wal-Mart for unloading groceries and gathering carts, noting his kindness beyond duty. The editor invites more readers to call TalkBack or email comments, with readers’ names kept confidential and comments edited for space.
Grace Vance, daughter of former Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, moved to Aiken to embrace its equestrian lifestyle. Born in Far Hills New Jersey she grew up amid travel with her family and now keeps three horses Fox hunts drives a four wheeled pink wagon from Germany and pursues energy efficiency and charity work for breast cancer awareness while recently rejoining Merrill Lynch.
The Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands invites nominations for its 16th annual Women of Distinction Award to honor Midlands leaders who mentor, serve the community and inspire girls. Deadline is September 15, with applications available online or by request.
Public notice text lists contact numbers for the Aiken Standard and includes Sunday lottery results with numbers for Pick 3 Evening 5 9 6 Pick 4 Evening 7 9 4 5 Cash 3 Evening 7 1 2 Cash 4 Evening 9 1 0 7 and Fantasy 5 5 13 19 25 33.
The Aiken Choral Society calls the public to its annual meeting this Sunday at 3 p.m. in Woodside Plantation. Election of officers, a guest speaker Rusty Sox of the South Carolina Arts Commission, and discussion of Homes Tour and concerts are planned.
The Masters Cat Show will take place at Riverview Park in North Augusta on Saturday August 23 from 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m Tickets cost 5 for adults 4 for seniors and free for children 5 and under For more information call (706) 650 2215 The Pure Puerto Rican Paso Fino horses will appear at the Hippodrome in North Augusta on Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 a m each day All are welcome and the event is free For more details call Patti Smith at (803) 782 9583
The Phillip S. and Martha Adrian Harman Rawl reunion will be held Sunday at St. John’s Lutheran Church parish building. All family members and friends are invited. Bring a picnic lunch and sweetened tea to enjoy at 1 p.m. For more information call 957 1884 or fax 996 1192.
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