Mystery of misdelivered Christmas packages
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 2009
Page
3
Tax hike talk and Southside streetlight needs in Columbia
The message urges raising taxes on cigarettes and gasoline to fund state revenue and curb driving, pollution, and accidents. It also suggests an alcohol tax and urges the city manager to install streetlights and sidewalks on Columbia’s Southside.
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Columbia
Theft reported in parking lot at H. Odell Weeks Center
Bealert notices thieves stealing from cars in the parking lot of the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Officials advise owners to secure belongings and report any suspicious activity to authorities.
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H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Council Spending Oversight Urged At Meetings
Residents are urged to attend council meetings to learn how funds are allocated and spent. Officials emphasize transparency and accountability in fiscal decisions and budget reviews.
BMI Fees and Diet Fights Spark Health Policy Debate
A reader argues for banning transfats and certain foods to curb obesity and criticizes higher medical fees for overweight individuals. The piece blames food companies for health issues and cites Serena Williams as a questionable example.
Gratitude to Publix Finder of Wedding Band
A speaker thanks the person who returned a wedding band found in Publix. The note expresses heartfelt appreciation and pride in a trustworthy community.
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Publix
Troubles with outdoor antenna digital TV channels
The user reports poor reception on digital TV channels using an outside antenna. Suggestions include checking coax connections, verifying antenna alignment, ensuring the antenna is rated for UHF VHF, scanning for channels, and inspecting the mast, grounding, and splitter. Consider resonance issues, amplifier needs, and potential firmware on the TV tuner.
Readers urge Sanford to live on $700 a month
A reader calls for Mark Sanford to endure a $700 monthly living stipend and shares contact options for the Aiken Standard TalkBack feature, noting names may be omitted and comments may be edited for space.
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Mark Sanford
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Lions District Rally to Draw 250 in Aiken Week
Aiken hosts the South Carolina Lions District 32B Mid Winter Rally January 23 and 24 with about 250 visitors. Mayor Cavanaugh and Lynn Brisson of Aiken Mid Day Lions Club praise volunteers serving the community and announce Lions Week January 18 24.
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South Carolina Lions District
Fred Cavanaugh
Annette Hart
Lynn Brisson
Lions Club
Cavanaugh
Brisson
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International Lions Club
Knights
Aiken Lions Club
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Salvation Army
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Rachel Johnson
Mid-Day Lions Club
Robert Burns Night Dinner Tickets On Sale Now
The St. Andrews Society of Aiken hosts the annual Robert Burns Night at Newberry Hall with social at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. A silent auction, Parade Of Tartans, ceilidh, and songs will follow, led by Norman and Meagan Livermore and the Augusta Highland Pipe Band. Tickets must be bought by Tuesday at nearby shops. for details call Kath erine Brooks or Sue Ellis.
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Robert Burns
Scotland
St. Andrews Society of Aiken
Newberry Hall
Katherine Brooks
Norman Livermore
Atlanta
Meagan Livermore
Augusta Highland Pipe Band
Burns
Richland Avenue
Southside Gallery
Centre South
Call Brooks
Sue Ellis
South Aiken Christen School honors list second quarter
The A honor roll for the 2008 09 second quarter features dozens of students from South Aiken Christen School including Shay Arsenault Bella Black Seth Butcher Braden Comar Jacob Corey Alyssa Day Edward Farfan Madison Hall Mayde Hetu Noah Murphy Jenna Saul Sydney Saunders Chandler Sharp and many more. Courtney Childs of Riker earns a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Lander University.
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South Aiken Christen School
Shay Arsenault
Bella Black
Seth Butcher
Braden Comar
Jacob Corey
Alyssa Day
Edward Farfan
Madison Hall
Mayde Hetu
Noah Murphy
Jenna Saul
Sydney Saunders
Chandler Sharp
Zac Silas
Mykah Bayne
Adam Buchanan
Hannah Burckhalter
Dylan Crowell
Blake Durden
Jenna Flake
McKenna Gore
Luke Henderson
Ethan Lea
Aiken Standard Publication Details and Rates
The Aiken Standard publishes daily since 1867 from 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802. Office hours 8:30 to 5 Monday to Friday. Staff emails and phone lines listed for Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Huffman Scott B Hunter. EZ Pay and subscription rates shown for 3 6 and 12 months with special Sunday delivery dates for 2008.
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Saturday Lottery Winning Numbers Summary
Saturday draw results show Pick 3 Midday 1 7 9 and Evening 2 1 1, Pick 4 Midday 6 6 6 2 and Evening 0 8 3 5. Powerball 2 5 9 23 59 with Powerball 26 and Powerplay unknown. Cash 3 Midday 2 3 7 and Cash 4 Midday 0 0 8 4. Cash 3 Evening 6 8 4. Win For Life 41 28 7 2 18 40. Free Ball 31. Cash 4 Evening 7 7 8 3 and Fantasy 5 4 12 14 22 29 not available. see next paper.
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