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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 2009
Page
3
A government run health program like Medicare would inject competition into the health care sector and reduce the federal deficit according to the Congressional Budget Office. Without competition and cost containment rising premiums would swell deficits.
A letter-like lament from a resident of Aiken complains about violence in the Southern town and accuses others of casting stones for not watching The 700 Club. The commenter urges turning off the TV and changing channels to escape the unrest.
A columnist argues that ignorance rather than numbers drives attitudes toward immigrants in Aiken. The piece frames local sentiment as shaped by misconceptions and fear rather than demographic reality.
A reader argues that religion should not be judged as right only one path, noting torture of the dead by some groups and the value of spirituality. The letter urges open discussion and invites public comment via hotline or email without publishing names.
The Master Gardeners column corrects the Clemson Extension Service phone. The number is 649 6297 and the Aiken Standard apologizes for the error. Contact Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace to report factual corrections.
USC Aiken students Athena Benton and Mike Powell joined a 25 hour training with the Cumbee Center to assist sexual assault victims. The project titled The Reciprocity Principle funds short term donations and develops community education tools while building long term outreach through marketing strategies and workshops.
The Aiken Civic Ballet hosts A Nutcracker Tea at the Aiken County Historical Museum on December 5 from 1 to 3 pm. Attendees meet Sugar Plum Fairy Mouse King soldiers and danseurs in full costume as part of promoting the December 19 Nutcracker performances at USC Aiken Etherredge Center. Tickets10 for one adult and one child each additional child 3 75 are available at Unique Expressions and box office 641 3305.
The notice lists newsroom numbers and contacts for submissions and staff including Michael Gibbons and Tim O Briant. It provides mailing addresses, email addresses, and phone lines. Rate plans, delivery info, and Sunday Plus dates for 2009 are detailed.
An Aiken man identified as Swiss Tyrone Council, 19, was found hiding in a Union Street home after a tip led police to arrest him on second degree lynching charges related to an assault on July 3. Demetrice Kirkland, 31, and Ivory Kirkland Jr., 32, were arrested previously.
Patricia S Fowler, 64, of Williston, is charged with embezzlement of public funds after warrants allege she took $35,733.63 while town clerk. The alleged thefts occurred on March 25 June 1 September 14 and October 15 in 2009.
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