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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1979
Page
6
A humorous meditation on how the phrase I have to watch my show has become a pervasive excuse across ages and situations from office meetings to family dinners. The piece traces cycles of excuses from burning things to Nothing fits and Redford might call, ending with a personal quip about a private moment.
The Tea Leaves Aloha column notes several incoming and departing families in Aiken. Sharon and Stephen VanDerVliet arrive from Wichita while Dr VanDerVliet, an Army veteran ophthalmologist, settles in with children Tracy and Brian. The piece lists other newcomers and moves, plus a separate AP report from Eugene about Emily Robinson finally receiving 50 years late pay for teaching in Veneta Elementary School after her daughter recovered a 1928 warrant.
The Aiken Recreation Department lists a July 9 start for adult swimming at Smith- Hazel Pool from 7 to 8 pm for two weeks with 3 dollars inside city limits and 6 outside. Registration is at Odell Weeks Center. Senior Citizens meet Friday for a 5 30 pm covered dish and games.
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