Grounds crew at Houndslake praised for revived course
The grounds manager and crew at Houndslake Country Club are credited for restoring the course to beautiful condition. The note also questions Obama signing NCAA 2012 into law and criticizes government overreach and erosion of rights, calling for awareness.
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Tip Your Server TalkBack Insight From Aiken Readers
A reader muses on tipping and server behavior, arguing TalkBack aims to foster courtesy and fair tips rather than imply staff tamper with food. The commenter urges polite, responsive service and notes Aiken residents overreact to the discussion.
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VIP status among servers and possible sabotage concerns
The text questions when servers began acting like VIPs and if lack of tips could lead to deliberate food contamination. It cites a 1969 Live interview with Jesse Jackson claiming he spat in white customers’ soups and salads. It also asks whether police can issue tickets for faulty headlights, taillights, brake lights, or expired license tags, noting frequent sightings of such issues.
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How to Remove Black Marker From Plastic
Readers are advised to use rubbing alcohol to remove black marker from plastic. Contact the TalkBack line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard com to leave a message. Names are optional and comments may be edited for space and content.
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Editorial Desk Contacts and Phone Directory
The snippet lists contact details for editors and newsroom staff at Butland Drive with phone and fax numbers for the editorial department. It names an executive editor aikenstan and managing editor Michael Gibbons along with Cam Huffman as sports editor.
USC Aiken study shows 180 million regional impact
A USC economist presented a study detailing USC system economic influence in South Carolina. USCA contributes 180 million locally and 4.1 billion statewide, with 14 000 campus employees and 38 000 indirect jobs. Alumni add 75 million in state taxes beyond allocations. Community partnerships bolster workforce and scholarships.
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Burglar Caught on Home Surveillance Sought by Officials
Deputies released images from a North Augusta home burglary on January 8 at 113 County Place Drive. Two leaf blowers worth 1000 dollars were stolen after a suspect rang the doorbell, entered the garage, and fled with a second suspect driving away. Call (800) 922-9709 or CrimeStoppers of Midland to help identify the suspects and collect a cash reward.
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Car Break-Ins Reported in Aiken Area
Police logged multiple incidents on Thursday including a Rutland Drive car break-in with wallet stolen, a Laurens Street break-in at a salon with purse and electronics taken, and an Abbeville Avenue theft with a shattered window and cigarettes stolen. An adult abuse case is under investigation.
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Forum in Aiken for Girthrich and Paul draws GOP help
Presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul commit to a Tuesday forum at USC Aiken Convocation Center in aiken. Doors open 5 pm with program at 7 pm and each candidate answering 3 to 5 questions. Rick Perry and Rick Santorum seek to attend. Huntsman may be invited. Martin Luther King Jr Day closures affect Aiken County schools and government offices. trash pickup delayed one day.
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Public events and community programs scheduled in Aiken Augusta area
Vicki Graf from Channel 12 Augusta visits Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle School Thursday at 9 30 a m to discuss station duties weather and severe weather. Sutton Marine hosts its annual Sportsman’s Swap Meet January 2 from 8 a m to 2 p m call 648 6141 for details. The City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism offers a four week doga class Sundays starting January 22 at 3 30 p m at H Odell Weeks Activities Center call 642 7631. The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum announce the 2012 Lecture Series History of Aiken A Beautiful Story Tuesdays at 10 30 a m at the museum. Members pay 25 non-members 30. Send checks to The Friends of the Museum 433 Newberry St S W Aiken SC 29801 or sign up at the museum call 642 2015.
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Aiken Standard Postal and Delivery Notice
Notices detail mail frequencies delivery rates and contact number for the Aiken Standard address changes and subscription information. Publication details include ISSN and P.O. Box address in Aiken South Carolina.
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