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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2005
Page
3
A reader criticizes speed enforcement and state programs as money driven, cites near month end, and rails against local officials and media. The letter praises local crape myrtle scenery by H Odell Weeks and urges readers to call the Talkback line or email with opinions.
The Aiken Antique Power Association hosted a tractor and street truck pull with tractors from John Deere, Farmall, and Cockshutt models. Participants like Matt Robinson and Ron Barton described restorations and pride, with events continuing at noon today on Chime Bell Church Road offering $5 admission, free for children 12 and under, and $10 per hook for participants.
Vanessa Stone is installed as president of the Aiken County International Reading Association at a Thursday breakfast. Officers include Latrese Quattlebaum as vice president Amy Phibbs as secretary Jennifer Carson as treasurer and Amy Conkelton as membership chair. The group promotes literacy across schools and homes and annually honors a Teacher of Reading.
Membership drive for the Men's Auxiliary of VFW Post 5877 is at 2 p.m. Sunday at the VFW post off Whiskey Road near Aiken Mall. Steve Chapman says 25 members needed for a charter. 18 currently. The event offers hot dogs and info on joining. benefits include post privileges for dues of 20 dollars.
The notice lists subscription rates for Daily and Sunday service, EzPay options, and weekend plans. It also provides delivery expectations, customer service phone numbers, hours, and payment policies including carrier contractor arrangements and automatic billing rules.
The Aiken city calendar highlights Gentleness as the monthly character trait. Lottery results released include Pick 3 Midday 9 7 8 and Pick 4 Midday 8 2 0 2 with additional evening draws and state games such as Fantasy 5 and Mega Millions listed.
Gordon Wiltse of Aiken has completed a 521 page spiral bound volume titled George W. Bush, Reviewed Through the Eyes and Ears of the World. The 83 year old WWII veteran offers praise and criticism with extensive attribution and plans signed copies for 16 50 plus 2 shipping. Order at 1099 Reynolds Pond Road, Aiken South Carolina 29801 or by calling 648 7614.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors in published material. Contact Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or email to alert editors and set the record straight.
Readers are invited to submit photos of faces and places in Aiken County. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or on the newspaper’s website. Complete forms must be mailed or delivered to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions call Michael Gibbons at 644 2381.
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