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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 2009
Page
3
The text urges shoppers to wait for acknowledgment before approaching the cashier and to avoid phone conversations during service. It notes cashiers may be attending to previous customers and may be thirsty after long shifts. It also requests adjusting Park Avenue traffic timing between Laurens and York to reduce stops.
Letter questions why the DOE backs a child advocacy center program over other town charities and argues elderly utility relief reflects lifelong choices. The writer also mentions blue laws and missing local venues.
The letter asks if South Carolina is a joke as U S Senators Graham and DeMint and Governor Sanford are urged to back the state and accept stimulus funds. Call the TalkBack hotline or email editorials with brief comments. readers' names not required.
Senators Massey and Young addressed a frustrated Graniteville crowd over a aging water and sewer system run by Avondale Mills. They outlined four funding routes including state and federal grants, stimulus funds, and a potential settlement from Avondale, with an engineering study costing 50000 and six months to complete.
Lisa Lader and 13 students in German V at Aiken High School excel on National German Exam. Callicott and others posted high percentile results nationally while several students placed in SC top 20. The program aims to continue despite IB cuts, with exchange trips and USC recognition.
Readers may submit pieces by email to editorial aikenstandard com or call the newsroom at 644 2401 for tips. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644 2381 for more details. Office hours at 326 Rutland Drive run 9 am to 5 pm Monday Friday.
The Carolina Lure Coursing Society hosts a two day sight hound event at Powderhouse Polo Practice Field this weekend in Aiken. AKC registered breeds including Afghan Basenji borzoi greyhound and others compete for style and speed with junior trials required before racing. Admission is free and dogs run rain or shine with a $5 entry fee per dog.
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