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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2009
Page
3
The commentator notes many riders lack helmet use and others ride without proper seating. They question how this affects taxpayers through increased hospital costs and resource use. The piece emphasizes public safety and fiscal concerns for medical care.
A former president of Canada’s health system warns the system is near implosion. The piece questions whether similar collapse could occur in other countries and what factors might drive such a crisis.
The notice urges seniors that Medicare does not charge for guidance on living wills and health care powers of attorney. It promotes free information, downloadable forms, and filing with a copy to the doctor. It references Terri Schiavo and thanks local authorities for escorting bikers to Helping Hands during a Valley and Aiken parade. It also asks about the status of radio station 1630 AM and hosts Sean Hannity and Mike Gallagher.
A shopper thanks the person who returned a purse left in a Walmart cart. The note requests city policy on campaign literature at Whiskey Road entrances during Monday concerts, citing an August 24 incident.
A reader asks about a Sept 12 tea party set on Highway 19 outside city limits. They describe a long standing building as an eyesore and urge action to address it.
Readers urged to call or email TalkBack with opinions on radio opera scheduling. Comments should be brief, names optional, and may be edited for space and content.
Aiken County partners with the Silver Bluff Audubon Center to buy 100 acres in the Silver Bluff Road area. The land, once part of Silver Bluff Plantation owned by James Henry Hammond, will receive a conservation easement to block future development. The Audubon Center will lease 20 acres for bird walks and butterfly counts with hunting prohibited on that portion.
The notice lists staff contacts and publication details for the Aiken Standard including Michael Gi as Managing Editor and Scott B. Hunter as a contact. It provides mailing address P.O. Box 456 and phone numbers. It also outlines EZ Pay options and Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008.
The speaker says they rarely play the lottery, choosing to buy a scratch-off only when they have a feeling. When the feeling hits, they win about $50 and then stop. The speaker notes friends who play weekly rely on numbers and strategy. Janice Taylor.
Aiken Design Review Board meets Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 214 Park Ave. S.W. Old business includes James Garren requesting demolition of 731 South Boundary Ave. New business covers Theresa Feiner seeking an addition to a picket fence at 721 Park Ave. SE and Ernst and Ursula Ringle asking for new window sashes at 633 Sandhurst Place.
The Aiken Community Band sponsored by Security Federal performs the final Hopelands Concert of the summer at Windham Performing Arts Stage in Hopelands Gardens. The 6:30 p.m. free show offers public parking at Green Boundary Club across Whiskey Road with Rye Patch for handicapped and staff parking. Call 643-4661 for rain info and 642-7631 for series schedule.
The Aiken County chapter of the American Red Cross hosts auditions for the Toast of the Town fundraiser. Auditions are tonight at 7 p.m. at St. Marys Help of Christians Church Smith Hall 125 Park Ave SE. Call 641-4152 ext 223 or 643-4548 for details.
The Lotter Pick 4 numbers 8 4 0 0 won on Sunday. Midday Cash 3 6 4 5 and Cash 4 3 9 2 9. Evening Cash 3 1 1 6 and Cash 4 0 0 7 9. Fantasy 5 drawn as 13 30 2 12 14.
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