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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2009
Page
3
A retired ATF member warns motorists to stop passing stopped school buses and vows to confront violators by recording license plates and honking to deter unsafe behavior.
A brief explanation of the phrase P s and Q s meaning polite behavior and temperance. The origin is uncertain with theories linking English pubs tippling, French paroles, or 18th century printers tracking types. The expression advises careful etiquette and self control in speech and manners.
Texting and talking on cell phones are noted as more dangerous than having a dog on a driver’s lap. The U S stretches from Ft Kent Maine to Key West Florida and marks a travel icon of the 20th century. It was named in 1925 as federal highway numbering began. Travel to Key West would pass Aiken past the new Wal Mart with the Wal Mart south of Aiken along the north south highway.
A reader criticizes Gov. Sanford for not accepting federal funds, calls for impeachment, questions unemployment benefits limits, and urges education budget cuts consideration. The letter also comments on four day school weeks, horse stable attire, and manure in stores, suggesting local action and noting TalkBack submission details.
North Augusta Elementary School has been named one of 16 South Carolina public schools on the D C School Improvement Council honor roll for 2009. The school’s SIC and staff are praised for wellness efforts, nutrition education, running club and fitness programs.
The Aiken branch of the American Association of University Women distributed proceeds from the 2008 Book Sale to the national group while funding two local scholarships. Jessica Ridgeway accepted the Chancellor Scholarship at USC Aiken with her parents present. The 2009 sale is planned for March 6 and 7 at Club Fitness Hitchcock Plaza with drop-off donations accepted in the days leading to the event.
Aiken Standard invites reader submissions and provides contact details for the newsroom. Call 644-2401 to leave a message, or email editorial at aikenstandard.com. Manage Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644-2381 for more information.
Local residents brace for an Arctic cold front bringing teens and 20s temperatures. Public safety officials urge bringing pets indoors if possible and ensuring shelter bedding, water, and food are available.
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