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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 2008
Page
3
Aiken Standard weighs in on persistent barking in Riverbluff where several families keep dogs outdoors overnight, creating a noise issue for residents who call it a big nuisance.
A reader questions why propane prices rise while oil and gas fall and mentions a provider price of 3.19 per gallon. The post shifts to a critique of ethnocentrism and Christmas beliefs, asserting atheletic rights and non obligation to celebrate.
A reader complains that some parade dancing is vulgar and inappropriate for Christmas celebrations, arguing it undermines morals and lessons taught to children. The letter questions what message is being taught to youths.
Letter urges pairing STAR program with equine shelter to help both groups. Readers are invited to call the TalkBack hotline or email editorial notes, with names not required and comments subject to editing for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects a Tuesday report naming Donald Huff in a sex case. Huff pleaded guilty to attempting criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The paper invites readers to report errors to editors Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace.
Eight Aiken County educators earned National Board Certification this year among 755 statewide. Deb bie Rood of New Ellenton Middle School praised the process while noting its demanding, self reflecting nature. Recipients receive a 7500 dollar annual salary boost for ten years.
Longtime teacher Lucinda Kenner received a standing ovation at a board meeting as SC Rep. Roland Smith presented a framed commendation from the House recognizing her 60 year career. At 85 she continues teaching, volunteers and now receives a small stipend. The board praised her devotion while leaders discussed budget cuts and upcoming leadership terms.
A Columbia man linked to an armed robbery and carjacking in Aiken and Fairfield counties has been jailed in Richland County. Ruff, 25, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, receiving stolen goods, and drug offenses. He will be returned to Aiken to face a carjacking charge. A Lexington family was forced from their Honda SUV near mile marker 10 when a man flashed high beams and stopped them at gunpoint, then fled in the stolen vehicle. The car, traced to Columbia, was later linked to an armed robbery in Fairfield County before Ruff’s arrest in Columbia.
The Senior Men's Club of Aiken will meet at noon on Wednesday December 17 at Houndslake Country Club with Dr Linda W Johnston USC Aiken nursing professor as guest speaker on humor. Gymnastics for 4 to 13 year olds offered at Gregg Park Civic Center Mondays 6 to 7 pm with fees 10 registration 30 monthly for one child 50 for two 75 for three. VFW Post 10601 Wing Night December 17 at 5 30 pm costs 6 per plate with wings fries.
Aiken Standard publishes daily with delivery by 6 am weekdays and 7 am weekends. Re-delivery runs 6:30 am to 10:30 am weekdays and 7 am to 11 am weekends. Contact numbers for newsroom and subscriptions listed. rates and deadlines noted. Sunday Plus dates specified.
Aiken names generosity as December's character trait. Tuesday drawing results list Pick 3 8 3 6 etc and Mega Millions numbers 33 11 31 26 12 with Mega Ball 27.
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