Local gas prices and community concerns in Aiken
Aiken area gas prices are noted as among the lowest in the region while comparisons to New York are made. The piece includes commentary on urban redevelopment, zoning access for Mrs. Livingston, Orthodox Christmas dates, and wage concerns at SRS and WGI Westinghouse with mentions of early retirement incentives and a four year contract worth about 600 million.
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Aiken
New York
Kert
WGI & Westinghouse
SRS
Strom Thurmond
WGI
Doe
Editorial calls for aid for SRS layoff victims and early retirement plans
A letter criticizes government for funding tsunami relief while ignoring upcoming SRS layoffs. It urges Congress to provide an early retirement package and voluntary separation for SRS workers, and invites readers to comment via Talkback.
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S.C
Lindsey Graham
SRS
Star show at DuPont Planetarium features Fred Penner
Eight kid friendly performances titled In My Backyard at USC Aiken DuPont Planetarium tell stories poetry and songs about seasons planets meteors the moon and the Big Bear in the sky The shows run January 7 8 21 and 22 at 7 and 8 pm Tickets vary by age and USC Aiken faculty receive a discount Reservations can be made by calling 641 3769 with after hours numbers available.
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DuPont Planetarium
Fred Penner
University of South Carolina Aiken
Ruth Patrick
USCA
Gold's Gym expansion aims to boost January memberships
Gold's Gym in Aiken plans a major expansion called the Retreat adding an indoor pool private women’s room water aerobics group cycling studio whirlpool sauna and steamroom. Construction begins within a week and should finish in five to six months. The facility at 101 Corporate Parkway offers updated amenities to help members build lifestyle fitness and curb obesity. For info call (803) 648-4653.
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Smith
Gold’s
Corporate Parkway
Aiken
Ben Baugh
Bbaugh
Aikenstandard
Top kayaker with North Augusta roots eyes world title
North Augusta graduate Joey Hall, now living in Columbia, ranks among America’s top kayakers. He prepared for the 2005 World Surf Kayak Championships in Costa Rica after winning the 2003 U S East Surf Kayak Team Trials in North Carolina. He highlights both whitewater and surf kayaking and notes sponsors in the kayaking industry.
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Joey Hall
America
North Augusta High School
Columbia
Costa Rica
U.S. East
North Carolina
Hall
Daniel Boone
Asheville
N.C
Aiken sets spring soccer registration for youths
City of Aiken announces spring soccer registration at Citizens Park II for ages 5 to 18. Fees are 40 dollars for the first child, 35 for the second, with a 35-dollar surcharge for non residents. Registration runs through January 11, with hours posted and contact 642 7761 for details.
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Aiken
City of
Citizens Park II
John Luton
Aiken Newcomers Club Plans January Meeting at Houndslake
The Aiken Newcomers Club will meet January 11 at Houndslake Country Club. Registration starts 10 a.m. with a business meeting at 10:30. The luncheon costs $11.50. For reservations call 648-0744. deadline is 6 p.m. Thursday.
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Houndslake
Aiken
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