Readers react to politics and faith in talkback comments
Readers vent on Obama race and policy, Israel, religion, omnipotence paradoxes, and church life. Callers reference Polanski and media feedback while urging less judging and more space in the Aiken Standard TalkBack column. Comments emphasize free expression with editorial editing notes.
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Correction: Photo misattributed in Living on the Go
The Aiken Standard notes that Lynda Platt staged and took the photo in Saturdays Living on the Go section and staff photo attribution was in error. The paper apologizes for the mistake and any confusion caused.
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NWTF Edges Edgefield Banquet To Support Wildlife
The National Wild Turkey Federation and TV star Michael Waddell host a November 19 Edgefield banquet to raise funds for outdoor sports. Tickets 50 dollars for adults 80 dollars for couples 20 dollars for youth 6 to 17. kids under five free. Early bird entrants may win a Ruger 10 22 rifle.
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Two USC Aiken figures honored for philanthropy
USC Aiken Vice Chancellor Dr. Deidre Martin and donor Evie Vought were named outstanding fundraising professional and outstanding philanthropist for 2009 by the Greater Augusta AFP chapter. They, and six others, will be honored at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon on November 18 at the Augusta Country Club.
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South Aiken to Host Dual Enrollment Expo
South Aiken High School hosts the first dual enrollment expo for Aiken County juniors and seniors at 6 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium. Co sponsored by Aiken Technical College and USC Aiken, the event explains dual enrollment and its costs and class options.
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Submission guidelines and contact info for Aiken Standard
Reader submissions are encouraged with email and phone contacts for editors. The notice lists office hours, staff emails, and publication details, including ISSN, mailing address, and EZ Pay rates and delivery dates for 2008.
Farmers Market to celebrate Old Fashioned Homecoming
The Aiken Farmers Market hosts its ninth Old Fashioned Homecoming Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon on Richland Avenue and Williamsburg Street. Vendors will offer in season produce and crafts while dressed in vintage attire. activities include antique displays and face painting.
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Swings and Wings events at Houndslake and Willcox
Swings and Wings is scheduled at Houndslake from 5 to 7 p.m. today with The First Tee Classroom, open to the public and RSVP requested at 226-0053. A diabetes management seminar by Dr. Asif Hashmi is at Newberry Hall at 6 p.m. Elizabeth Gilbert showcases The Shampole Collection trunk show at The Willcox from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring unique dark suede jackets and 18k gold jewelry handmade in Africa. visit shompolecollection.com for details.
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Aiken's November Initiative Wins Tuesday Lottery Draw
November initiative in Aiken highlighted by Tuesday’s lottery results. Midday Pick 3 2-1-3 and Pick 4 4-4-7-0. Evening Pick 3 6-7-7 and Pick 4 0-5-3-9. Cash 5 29-26-12-16-3 with multiplier 2. Cash 4 Midday 1-101 appears garbled. Cash 3 Evening 0-0-1. Cash 4 Evening 9-5-7-2. Fantasy 5 08-18-20-33-34.
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