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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 2008
Page
3
A TalkBack column argues both sides of cigarette smoke as a known carcinogen. It questions non-smoker protections versus a smoker's right to light up without feedback. The writer warns that many everyday foods and grill methods may also carry carcinogens.
A TalkBack discussion questions known carcinogens and home emissions from vehicles. A smoker proposes annual vehicle emission testing at 20 dollars per car. A non-smoker suggests higher cigarette taxes to fund uninsured children's health care, urging concise public input.
The newspaper notes corrections to a Feb 1 story. The AARP fund donation was misattributed and went to the Heater Fund. It also fixes the size of Hitchcock Woods, stating the area is nearly 2,000 acres.
A record crowd heard State Superintendent Dr. Jim Rex at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Rex urged urgency in education funding and policy changes, citing poverty as a major factor and calling for more equitable funding tied to individual students. He criticized property tax reform and warned of imbalanced revenue shifting to business, while lawmakers hesitated to act in an election year.
North Augusta Public Safety adds a second narcotics K-9, Alia, to its unit joining K-9 Fila and Officer Rutland. The dog, about 20 pounds heavier than Fila, arrives after training with Tarheel Canine in North Carolina and follows continued emphasis on training to counter drug activity.
The Aiken Choral Society and Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum team for a Valentine Ball this Friday at 8 pm in the museum ballroom. Proceeds support both groups with Palmetto Girls Catering and Palmetto Package Shop providing hors d oeuvres and an open wine bar. Local Palmetto Groove will perform, promising a mix of beach sounds and R&B. Tickets are $50 for individuals or $100 for couples, limited to about 150. call 642-2015 or visit Banksia at 433 Newberry St SW for reservations.
Fragmentary OCR lists various lottery draws and payment lines with garbled phrasing. Mentions Cash 3 Midday and Evening, Cash 4, Fantasy 5, Mega Millions, Mega Bus, and a phone number 003 648 2311. Unclear context. no coherent event or outcome.
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