ORA park sale preserves Aiken County land for public use
Community leaders celebrate in Aiken County as the ORA park on Boyd Pond Road becomes county owned and part of ACOLT open space after a 2 million transfer. Ninety two of 200 acres are retained as permanent green space with golf, fields, trails, a pond and observatory safeguarded from future development by a coalition of county, ACOLT and the City of Aiken.
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Lawmaker seeks 18-year military drinking age in South Carolina
Greenville Rep Fletcher Smith proposes a bill to lower the state drinking age for service members from 21 to 18 arguing training to kill warrants beer freedom at home. Opponents say federal law and safety concerns justify keeping 21 and warn of increased risk for young servicemen.
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South Carolina
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Advertising Director: Arthur T. Zappa
An error filled snippet lists Arthur T. Zappa as advertising director and references staff roles at a newspaper publication including a managing editor Michael W. Gibbons with stray formatting marks and web addresses.
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Antiques weekend a success again in Aiken
The 2008 Antiques in the Heart of Aiken show wrapped after a ninth successful year with over 2,200 visitors from several states. More than 23 vendors offered a range of antiques and community volunteers assisted in hosting, feeding, and guiding guests, while sponsors and donations supported lectures and tickets.
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Aiken community honors arts center supporters and Yucca Mountain stance
Letters praise weekend support for the Aiken Center for the Arts and Antiques in the Heart of Aiken show. Anna Dangerfield thanks volunteers and neighbors for funding arts education. Barbara Lewis backs Yucca Mountain concerns noting SRS is not a permanent waste site and urging Nevada to act.
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Aiken Public Safety
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Berkeley City Action Challenged by Marine Vet Letter
A Vietnam veteran and former police officer argues Berkeley California violated laws by removing a Marine recruiting office and granting parking for Code Pink protests. He claims the move undermines national security, impedes First Amendment rights, and calls for arrests rather than fines.
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Gregory J. Toplift
Warrenville
Retiree work program gains traction in Charleston County
Charleston County sees strong early success for a 15 year retiree program offering public service jobs in exchange for property tax abatements. Aiken County reports 500 applications for 150 slots, with several other South Carolina jurisdictions following the model. Chairman Tim Scott and Vice Chairman Joe McKeown back the plan citing Boulder County Colorado as a long running proof of concept.
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Letters to the Editor Address and Contact Details
The notice provides mailing and fax details for submitting letters to the Aiken Standard. Include the Box 456, Aiken, South Carolina 29802 address and the fax number 648-6052. Email submission is mentioned but no address is given.
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Spears Conservatorship: Father Seeks Medical Oversight
Vivian Thoreen, James Spears lawyer, states he aims to manage Britney Spears assets and secure her psychiatric treatment rather than assume control of her life. The court confirms the conservatorship arrangement following Spears' medical needs.
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Adoption through foster care myths vs realities
A South Carolina letter argues for child adoption through the state’s foster system, countering myths with realities. It cites 140 million orphans worldwide and 500000 U S children in foster care, with many eligible for adoption and financial help including tax credits and medical benefits. It notes most adoptions are final, foster children come from various backgrounds, and many adoptive parents report strong bonds and positive outcomes. Barbara McPherson
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