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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 2010
Page
3
A critical view argues that religious conflicts and traditional values debates waste time and billions, hurting science and progress. It cites Spain and Pope visits as contrasting concerns over personal rights, warning the United States risks becoming a laughing stock.
A reader condemns the Texas School Board for book bans and alleged curricular alteration to undermine Islam and advance a religious agenda. They call for accountability and Supreme Court action while noting national impact and ongoing discussions.
A speaker criticizes Republicans for misusing tax money and funding unwanted programs. They express skepticism about upcoming two years and question the availability of real solutions, urging responses via the TalkBack hotline.
Whiskey Road Fox Hounds opened its season at Chime Bell Chase in a tradition rich event led by Rev Charlotte Waldrop and hostess Woody Baxt. The MFHA recognizes the club since 1979 with riders and horsemen including Leslie Ward of Paradise Farm.
The council meets at 7 p.m. at 214 Park Ave SW to discuss new business including a first reading of an ordinance for the FY 2009-10 audited financial statement and the Aiken County Complex Historic Overlay, a zoning change on tree pruning, petitions and requests, holiday banners, business signs, December meeting schedule, and an executive session on a personnel matter.
Marquan Ryans 17 of Graniteville and Shakeem Price 21 of Aiken face armed robbery charges after a Friday afternoon home invasion on Kershaw Street. Police report says they and others rolled dice for money. Price returned with a gun, robbing two men of 360 dollars, shoes, and a cell phone. No injuries reported.
The AHS Class of 1975 organizes a 35th reunion with planning underway. For details, contact Loretta at 648-6530 Ruby at 279-0094 or Janice at 652-3221 regarding the WE Parker class of 1966.
A 2011 reunion marks the 45th class anniversary with a cruise to the Baha. For details contact Jacquelyn Williams Johnson at 663 7863 or Betty Griffin Watson at 637 9372.
The South Aiken High Class of 1990 will hold its 20 year reunion from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday November 26 in the Aiken Municipal Building. Details are available at www.southaiken90.com.
Readers can submit items to the Aiken Standard via email or phone. Contact details include the newsroom line 644 2401 and editorial emails for submissions and staff.
The writer describes attending a Fall Steeplechase event with cool sunny weather, noting the thrilling hoofbeats and silks, and interactions with vendors and nonprofits. A racing mishap ends with a horse being euthanized, provoking emotional reflections on the sport's fragility and the bond between rider and horse.
Sunday winning numbers include Pick 3 5 3 6 and Pick 4 3 8 2 1. Saturday late draws show Cash 4 Evening 7 3 3 3 and Fantasy 5 2 13 22 27 28 with Win For Life 11 14 15 18 25 35 and Free Ball 29.
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