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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2008
Page
3
A TalkBack message denounces a 30 cent per pack cigarette tax hike as selective taxation and a Christmas gift to the state, questioning who pays for illegal drugs and arguing that higher cigarette costs won’t stop smoking while urging scrutiny of environmental concerns and public health comparisons.
A note requests a woman who spoke with a contact at Hobby Lobby before Christmas to join the Aiken Singers. She is asked to attend practice at the Center for the Arts on Laurens Street, Monday at 6:45 p.m. The writer, Pam, hopes interested people will come.
Readers are invited to praise SRP Credit Union members who turned in money found in a parking lot. Leave a TalkBack message at (803) 644-2384 or email ultorialatkenstandard. com with brief, point‑to‑the‑news comment. Names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects an error stating East Side Baptist Church is in Wagener. The church is at 2251 Wagener Road in Aiken. Readers may report errors by calling Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial at akenstandard.com.
New Year fitness push lifts gym enrollments as people vow healthier lives. Odell Weeks Activities Center notes January surges then tapering, offering resident free memberships and $75 for non residents while Gold’s Gym adds hip hop and extra Body Combat classes this month.
Alan Newsome is noted at Gold's Gym where tips to sustain fitness include pairing with an exercise buddy joining a class and keeping a workout log. A press release from Gold's Gym cites accountability from a partner and regular logs as keys to progress and continued attendance. Contact April Bailey at abailey aikenstandard com.
A dedication and prayer vigil honor the victims of the Graniteville train derailment and chlorine leak. The event Sunday at 1 p.m. in Leavelle McCampbell Middle School cafeteria will include remarks from local leaders, a candlelight service, and music. Families of the seven who died will attend and be acknowledged. residents recall the 2005 disaster and Evacuation. For information contact Louisiana Wright at 221 6976 or 649 5350.
Zumba blends Latin and international music with high energy dance moves. Classes will be offered Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Aiken County Recreation Center on the Aiken Augusta Highway in Graniteville. For information call 663-6142.
The Aiken Standard lists multiple dates for EZ Pay rates and lottery drawing updates. It notes postal address changes to P O Box 486, Aiken SC, and provides several draw times and winning numbers including Cash 3 and Cash 4 midday and evening results as reported in the paper.
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