Readers sound off on health claims and public trust
A letter to the Aiken Standard readers questions media timing on health studies and urges independent thinking. The writer critiques smoking and coffee research and defends the FDA and health authorities while inviting comments via TalkBack.
Corrections Note on Bank Exec and Liberty Belle Facts
The correction article fixes errors in the earlier report on new $1 coins. Marsh Burckhalter is with First Citizens Bank, not Regions Bank, and his name was misspelled. Also clarifies restoration details for the B-17 Liberty Belle including engine changes and total cost of 3.5 million dollars.
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Regions Bank
First Citizens Bank
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Aiken
Aiken district approves 568000 for transition plan
The Aiken County Board of Education will spend more than 568000 in 2007 2008 to implement a state mandated transition plan for guidance counselors. The plan includes new full and half time clerks and coordinators at major schools and hinges on future state funding.
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Jerry Kemp
Tyrone Wade
Jason Feemster
Aiken County
John Bradley
S.C. General Assembly
Andy Reeves
Christine Sanders
Rosemary English
Sanders
Bradley
Linda Eldridge
Eldridge
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Pilates and Al-Anon Find Weekly Sessions in Aiken Area
Becky Geeting will teach a non impact Pilates core strengthening class at Gregg Park Civic Center for eight weeks. The session costs 10 dollars for pass holders and non-pass holders. Al-Anon Family Groups meet at St. Paul Lutheran Church and 123 Linden St in Aiken at 7 p.m. and 8 30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Becky Geeting
Gregg Park Civic Center
Al-Anon
Aiken
St. Paul Lutheran Church
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Aiken Standard Publisher Information and Subscription Dates
Public notice lists publisher Scott B. Hunter contact, mailing address, ISSN, and rates. It also details EZ Pay options and Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2006 and 2007 across multiple holiday and week periods.
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Aiken Standard
Scott B. Hunter
Steak Dinner Supports Aiken Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser
Outback Steakhouse Sweet Cow Creamery and Aiken Electric Cooperative hosted a Steak n Steak benefit dinner for the Boys & Girls Club of Aiken County. Tickets were 75 dollars with proceeds funding operations. keynote Clint Bryant spoke on guiding youth away from distractions and toward responsibility.
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Nancy Moore Thurmond Boys & Girls Club
Outback Steakhouse
Aiken’s
Boys & Girls Club
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Sweet Cow Creamery
Aiken County
Outback
Aiken Electric
Clint Bryant
Augusta State University
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Augusta
Ken Named February Character of the Month
The City of Character program selects Ken as February's Character of the Month for displaying notable flexibility in challenging situations within the community.
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Ken
Tuesday Lottery Draws and Numbers
Tuesday draws list Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for Midday and Evening along with Cash 3 Cash 4 Fantasy 5 and Mega Millions numbers. The Mega Millions numbers are 1 46 51 26 9 with Mega Ball 11.
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