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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 2008
Page
3
A citizen lauds the Department of Energy decision to switch contractors at Savannah River Site, stating the move reflects leadership and integrity beyond awards and the media. The writer urges WSRC to learn from mistakes and depart with dignity.
A fragmented rant questions drug testing for leaders as unconstitutional while noting job checks and proposed spending to boost the economy. It laments voter tax money use and calls for environmental actions and political accountability. The piece ends with a criticism of a named figure and a demand for stepping aside.
A fragmented text discusses cigarettes and drunk driving with unclear comparisons. It mentions concern over housing and living in a double-wide or a McMan- style phrase, offering no verifiable events, names, dates, or locations. The passage lacks a coherent news item or report.
Opinion urging parental guidance to prevent teen pregnancy drugs and street wandering. Advocates direct talk and responsibility over curfews, inviting readers to call 644-2384 or email editorial @ aikenstandard com with brief messages. Readers' names not required and may be edited for space.
Information on home delivery service changes, contact number, and EZ Pay options. Readers are shown upcoming desplay dates for 2008 including January to December dates. Lottery numbers shown include Pick 3 Midday and Evening, Pick 4 Midday and Evening, Palmetto Cash 5, Fantasy 5, and Cash 3/4 with provided sequences and multipliers.
Daisy Cadle Matthews Washington, born January 13, 1902, the oldest living resident in Aiken County and possibly the state, celebrated her 106th birthday. City leaders proclaimed a Daisy Cable Matthews Washington Day as she reflected on Aiken’s history from the Normal and Industrial School to the winter colony era. Washington, who has outlived all her children, was celebrated at C. Hall with her great-great-grandson presenting remarks and local officials presenting the proclamation.
Columba Boy Scouts join a weekend program in Aiken to learn Old West horsemanship, riding, and horse care led by Cpl Sonny Ford of the Aiken Public Safety Department. The event includes participation in the Aiken Black History Parade Saturday at 2 pm with floats and three scouts on horseback behind the float.
South Carolina students from elementary to high school can enter a Project Sentry led logo contest titled Preventing Gun Violence at Your School. Four grade categories will yield one winner each and an overall victor receives a 200 dollar U S savings bond while three runners up get 100 dollar bonds. Submissions are due by Monday April 7 with details distributed to schools and James Leventis available at 803 929 3000 for information.
Beech Island resident Brian E. Ray, 23, was jailed on stalking and threatening behavior allegations toward a woman. An Arkansas County Sheriff's Office incident report notes the victim received 13 threatening calls, including remarks about an ambulance, after his arrest. Ray reportedly phoned the victim from detention and claimed he could be leaving in a patrol car tonight.
The Cumbee Center will hold volunteer training on February 19 to March 10, Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm at 135 Lancaster St. Experts will train volunteers to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. Applicants must complete forms, agree to confidentiality, and pass a background check. For details call 649-0480 or 641-4162.
Quartets from the Garden City Chorus will deliver two love songs to your sweetheart on Valentine Day. Contact John Phillips at 279-4198 or email singingvalentines gardencitychorus.ong for more information.
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