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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 2009

Page

3

Converter Woes Delay Channel Upgrades Frustrate Viewers

Frustrated observers report a faulty converter box with half the channels unusable. Delivery delays arise as officials insist others must receive equipment first, despite equal wait times and ongoing TV outages.

University clinic shutdown sparks push for new gas station on Pine Log Road

Readers debate the University Medical Center closure and a proposed gas station on Pine Log Road. Concerns focus on traffic, local competition, and the impact on medical care options in Aiken. Opinions criticize the City Council and question regional hospital decision making.

University Medical Center Pine Log Road Aiken

Correction to Tom Daschle misreference in TalkBack headline

The Aiken Standard apologizes for an error in a Wednesday TalkBack headline misidentifying Tom Daschle instead of Tim Geithner. The paper commits to accurate reporting on Aiken County South Carolina and world events and invites readers to report factual mistakes by phone or email.

Aikenstandard Aiken Aiken Standard Tom Daschle Treasury Timothy Geithner Aiken County South Carolina Mike Gibbons Jeff Wallace Karen Daily Tim Carlton Jack Early Carlton

Pet dental health month lifts awareness for dogs and cats

Veterinary Services warns that 10 of 10 pets show signs of oral disease while only 2 percent of owners brush their pets teeth. February is pet dental health awareness month with discounts, info, and free samples at Whiskey Road Veterinary Services in Aiken.

Brenda Sléasman Veterinary Services Sleasman Whiskey Road Aiken AikenPetVet.com

Aiken High Jazz Band Gears Up For Black History Day

Aiken High School's new jazz band members practiced with teacher Ryan Westberry for weeks before producing Mingus and Ellington tunes. Chorus teacher Fumni Harmon joined to add Aretha Franklin’s Respect. The Black History Day program is set for Feb 19 with student-driven performances and poems. Sophomore Christopher Edel earned an All-State jazz seat last year and enjoys soloing and improv. Kenyatta Corley, Ken Choi and others contribute including Louie Armstrong numbers and an a cappella piece.

Aiken High School Ryan Westberry Charles Mingus Duke Ellington Fumni Harmon Aretha Franklin Westberry Christopher Edel Aiken Regional Medical Christ Mark Dugar Kenyatta Corley Dugar Richard Valiquette Louie Armstrong Sarah Choi Choi

CNTA Essay Contest Seeks Local High School Juniors

The Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness sponsors a 1000 to 1500 word essay contest with a 1000 scholarship prize and 500 to the winning school. Open to Aiken Richmond Columbia counties and CNTA members families. Deadline February 28.

Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness CNTA Aiken Richmond Columbia

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Newsroom Aikenstandard Michael Gibbons

February invokes Forgiveness for Aiken as draw results posted

Aiken proclaims Forgiveness as February’s character trait. Winning numbers released include Pick 3 Midday 2 7 6 Pick 4 Midday 2 5 3 3 Pick 3 Evening 6 6 0 Pick 4 Evening 1 9 8 8 Palmetto Cash 5 29 5 36 20 22 Multiplier 3 Powerball 7 24 30 32 44 Powerball 18 Powerplay 4 Cash 3 Midday 1 5 6 Cash 4 Midday 2 1 7 4 Cash 3 Evening 9 1 5 Cash 4 Evening 7 0 6 8 Fantasy 5 14 27 4 37 7 Win For Life 5 12 20 22 34 40 Free Ball 37.

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