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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2005
Page
3
A reader comments on the new traffic circle at the Aiken Mall noting it is well planned and functions well when used correctly. The piece urges drivers to read signs and to know how to change lanes before entering the circle to travel from Bank of America to Publix.
Readers react to holiday messaging in stores with Wal-Mart avoiding direct Merry Christmas while Sears Target and Walgreens reportedly embrace the season. The Standard urges clear policy, calls for Merry Christmas signage, and invites comments via Talkback hotline and email.
Rulrani and a mene instructor offer a 12 week beginning square dance course starting Thursday January 5 from 7 to 9 pm at 73 Indian Springs Rd Aiken. First night is free and all ages welcome. Call 642-8973 for details. Health screening event at Cumberland Village on January 5 by Wise Creek Lane requires appointments. Call 800 643 6075 for pricing and scheduling.
Bruce Key in Edgefield discusses holiday songs and memories highlighting the playful clash of classic carols and infamous novelty tunes during the season.
The note mentions carols "On Come All Ye Faithful" and "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" with references to Steve Swindler.
The Aiken Training Track, opened in 1941, remains a premier development ground for young thoroughbreds with Ron Stevens Legacy Stables producing 16 two year olds and Stonerside’s Tim Jones program sending 12 to wins or placings. Tony and Sherry Mitchell trained Original Spin, winner of the Arlington Washington Breeders Cup Lassie Stakes and third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, while Suzy Haslup trained Smart Chance, a New York bred gelding who won at Saratoga on August 22 for David Donk and owners Michael and Patricia Palenscar.
Aiken hosts and promotes a thriving racing scene with Stonerside graduates and two year olds like Charley Tango and Bob and John training on the track. Stake winners such as Liquoreux Saint Augustus and Blissful Trip highlight a strong program, while riders and trainers praise the facility as ideal for conditioning and peaking horses for races.
The Aiken mayor outlines the city’s status and plans during a State of the City address at the Rotary Club. Also notes events at Helping Hands and Cumbee Center related to Christmas outreach and teen mothers adopting adults.
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