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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1995

Page

9

Seniors Eligible For Insurance Break Via Refresher Course

South Carolina passed a law offering auto insurance discounts for drivers aged 50 and over who complete an approved refresher course. The AARP offers a course December 5 and 7 at the Aiken County Council Building with openings still available. For details call the Aiken Area Council on Aging at 48-547.

S.C American Association of Retired Persons Aiken County

Horticulture Seminars Focus On Tree and Shrub Care

Chukker Creek Elementary School and Enviroscape Landscaping Firm invite the public to two workshops on December 7 at 2:00 p.m. The sessions cover Winter Preparation and Care for Trees and Shrubs and Holiday Tree Selection and Care. These are the first of seven seminars on horticulture through June.

Chukker Creek Enviroscape Landscaping Firm

Klapper Christmas Display Darkened by Ill Health and Insurance Hikes

The annual Klapper holiday display near Columbia Mall will be mostly blue this year as John Klapper, 7, battles health issues and faces higher homeowner insurance due to large crowds. Despite illness and insurance worries, Virgie Klapper keeps a manger scene and Santa village as thousands previously enjoyed the lighted yard.

Columbia John Klapper Columbia Mall Klapper Virgie Walt Disney Co California

Special Postal Services Speed Christmas Gifts

USPS urges use of Express and Priority Mail to ship last minute gifts quickly and cheaply. Express delivers next day. Priority 2–3 days. Military Express reaches nearly 300 APO/FPO addresses in 2–3 days. Tips include accurate addresses, correct ZIPs, proper packaging, and optional waivers for home delivery.

U.S. Postal Service Express Postal Service Blvd Express Mail International

Trinity Lutheran Home Groundbreaking Sets 1997 Completion

The Trinity Lutheran Home project in Laurens Street's vacant lot marks a $5.2 million plan by Lutheran Homes of South Carolina. Officials expect independent and assisted living spaces plus an Alzheimer’s unit, with completion targeted for March 1997. The ceremony featured the Golden Classics Bell Choir and remarks by Rev. Boyd F. Cook.

Trinity Lutheran Barnwell Avenue Laurens Street Golden Classics Bell Choir Lowman White Rock Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Boyd F. Cook Trinity Lutheran Homes Stubbs, Muldrow & Herrin Trinity Lutheran Home Nina J. Nicitfer Fred B. Cavanaugh John E. Wertz St. Paul Lutheran Church James S. Aull South Carolina Synod ELCA W. Johnson First Presbyterian Church Paulwyn Boliek Resurrection Lutheran Church

TV or Not TV A Question For Parents On Exposure

A Clemson University extension specialist warns that children under seven are impressionable and cannot distinguish fantasy from reality. Adults should shield kids from violent media to reduce potential harm from television movies and video.

Deborah Thomason Clemson University Extension Service Ms. Thomason United States

Television violence impacts child development study

A report notes children view mostly adult programming and witness up to 26 violent acts per hour. Researchers warn repeated exposure increases aggression, desensitization to pain, and fear, potentially weakening social skills and verbal expression during key language development.

Sion Thomason

Parents urged to limit children's TV violence and plan activities

Ms. Thomason advises parents to set nonviolent viewing guidelines for young children. Limit viewing to twelve hours a day with one show per sitting and watch together to discuss reality versus fiction. She promotes VCRs, quality tapes, and substitute activities like reading and games.

Ant Ms. Thomason Clemson University Cooperative

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Birth Society Aiken The John Birch Society Davy Crockett S.C. Department of Archives and History City of Aiken County Public Library Rec Jonr Gery Japper ALA ML Ninaj Indiffer
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