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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2010
Page
3
The Aiken Standard editorial questions Christmas origins, suggesting June 26 as the original date and contrasting pagan roots with December birth. It urges volunteerism and proposes prisoner participation in highway trash pickup, arguing for civic duties and practical reform.
Readers criticize health care policy and Congress using sharp terms while sharing personal tales of work, taxes, and saving. A caller asks about the American dream, mentions Barney Madoff, and describes workplace discrimination before inviting more comments via the TalkBack line.
Joe B. Babb a fixture of Aiken’s insurance scene for about 30 years died December 16 2010 at his home He owned Joe B Babb & Co Insurance Real Estate and co owned Eulalie Salley & Co Insurance Real Estate He chaired the Tax Review Board served as Insurance Claims Agent for 45 years and was named Aiken Man of the Year in 1999 He was a WWII Marine Korean War veteran and recipient of multiple decorations Funeral service is planned for 11 am Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Aiken with burial at Millbrook Baptist Church Cemetery Memorials to First Baptist Church of Aiken.
Families gathered at O Charleys for Breakfast with Santa to aid Area 15 Special Olympics covering Aiken Edgefield and Saluda Counties. Parents shared progress stories of children with disabilities while volunteers from Serteens and the community network for ongoing programs and a quilt fundraiser.
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center calls for funding to continue its GED tutoring in Aiken. Since 2005 the program has aided residents left behind by textile mill closures, with about a hundred students earning their GEDs in five years. Evening sessions started in 2008 and now run with three instructors. Call (803) 292-3768 for sponsorship details.
An offer to submit news tips and reader contributions to The Aiken Standard. Contact details for newsroom staff including Michael Gibbons and Tim O Briant, plus email addresses and phone numbers, are listed. The note outlines submission options and some historical publication details.
Georgia and Palmetto Lottery numbers are listed for Pick 3 and Pick 4 Midday and Evening draws, Cash 5, PowerBall, Cash 4, Cash 3, and Fantasy 5. The Saturday Win For Life number was unavailable at press time. see Monday's edition for full winning numbers.
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