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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 2008

Page

3

Best burger trek and bar flap spurs Aiken reader note

A reader vents about a smoking bar and slow service claiming poor Southern hospitality. They urge the Aiken County Council to regulate bartender conduct and warn about yard debris causing vehicle damage and city fines.

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Thankful note to Angel Tree for grandson’s help

A grateful letter expresses thanks to the Angel Tree group for supporting a child whose parents are incarcerated. The writer credits the charity with thoughtful assistance that aided the family this year.

Snakes Fight in Ritual Displays for Mating

Researchers note rattlesnakes engage in ritual combat to win mates rather than to kill rivals. The behavior appears purposive, with non-lethal pushes and displays emphasizing strength and territory without lethal intent.

Tipping ethics and health graffiti from social discourse

The text argues tips should be earned and some people avoid tipping despite service. It notes wait staff earn little and must work for tips. It claims smoking harms the body while weight gain after quitting reflects metabolism improving, denying quitting caused weight gain.

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North versus West Wal-Mart debate prompts reader input

Aiken Standard invites readers to share views on the North and West Wal-Mart issue. Call the TalkBack hotline at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com. Names are optional and not published. comments should be brief and can be edited for space.

Aikenstandard Aiken Newsroom Michael Gibbons Scott B. Hunter Shunter

New Year’s Eve at Newberry Hall Featuring Mike Stewart and Shameless Dave

Nine time CAMMY nominee Mike Stewart with Shameless Dave and the Miracle Whips perform New Year’s Eve at Newberry Hall. The show runs 8 p.m. to 12 30 a.m. with a champagne toast, Times Square ball drop live feed, heavy hors d oeuvres, a cash bar, and a dress code of country club casual. Tickets are 45 per person or 85 per couple and space is limited. For info call 641 7087.

Mike Stewart Shameless Dave and the Miracle Whips Newberry Hall Stewart David Bryan Mike Willis Times Square Dave Miracle Whips

St Joseph Foundation Grants Program seeks eligible nonprofit groups

The St Joseph Foundation invites 501c3 organizations to apply for grants funding health services education medical uninsured underinsured hospice and homeless programs serving Columbia Burke Richmond and McDuffie counties in Georgia and Aiken Edgefield counties in South Carolina Applications are due before 11 am on Tuesday via The Community Foundation for the CSRA website or by calling 706-724-1314 EdenGardens of Aiken seeks volunteers for community help call Jessica Owens at 642 8444 for details

St. Joseph Foundation St Joseph Foundation Columbia Burke Richmond McDuffie Georgia Aiken Edgefield South Carolina Community Foundation CSRA Cfesra.org EdenGardens Jessica Owens

Marcus Rinehart Stars in Baylor School Productions

Baylor senior Marcus Rinehart of Aiken earned leading roles in major shows such as Grapes of Wrath As You Like It The Man Who Came to Dinner and The Crucible He serves as president of the Baylor Players and co directs True West opening in February He is a musician with two albums by Irish Rymes and solo projects He is the son of Owen and Georgina Rinehart of Aiken.

Baylor Marcus Rinehart Aiken Baylor School Angel Rinehart Baylor Players Sam Shepard Owen and Georgina Rinehart

Cadena Amaker Wins Kids Safety Calendar Award

Cadena Amaker and 12 other youths won the Kids Safety Calendar Artwork Contest. The ceremony in Columbia was hosted by First Lady Jenny Sanford and emceed by Joe Pinner. Cadena received a $50 Wal-Mart gift card, a framed certificate, art supplies, and a portrait taken with Mrs. Sanford by a professional photographer.

Cadena Carlos Amaker Andrea Jackson Columbia Jenny Sanford Joe Pinner John Mills Marcia Lee Blizzard Wal-Mart Cadena Amaker Kids Safety Calenda S.C

Cadena Amaker Wins May in Student Safety Calendar

Cadena Amaker a third grader earned May by winning the 2009 Kids Safety Calendar Artwork Contest. Busbee Elementary participated with about 550 entries highlighting bicycle safety under the SAFE Kids program.

Busbee Elementary Cadena Amaker

Aiken Standard Contact and Circulation Details

Official notice of Aiken Standard operations shows newsroom contacts editorial office hours mailing address and subscription rates. It lists staff emails phone numbers and post office box in Aiken South Carolina with rate schedules for Sunday Plus and EZ Pay across several renewal periods.

December Generosity traits highlight Faty Aiken

Lottery update lists December picks for fATY fit Aiken with values across Pick 3 8 4 7 Pick 4 7 9 8 3 Cash 3 Evening 7 3 2 Cash 4 Evening 1 8 5 8 Fantasy 5 3 25 26 27 33 Saturday results include Cash 4 Evening 4 4 1 4 and Fantasy 5 7 12 28 34 37.

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