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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2008
Page
1
Clemson trounced Duke 31 to 7 at Death Valley in a decisive home victory. Henhouse Ministry volunteers have aided those in need since 1977, providing ongoing community support. Final job approval ratings for presidents varied from Truman to Clinton across December 1952 to January 2001.
Obituary notices list Bruce Scovill Beresford Jr. Hilton Head Island Richard Harry Bookstaver Aiken Woodson B. Daspit Aiken Elizabeth C. Grant North Augusta Diane Meyers Aiken Slade Robinson Jr. Aiken Susan Rae Schmidt Dale Wis. reported in the Deaths and Funerals column 6A.
Aiken agencies warn of holiday shortages as demand climbs. Golden Harvest Food Bank reports over 20 percent higher distribution while ACTS serves about 35 percent more people and the Salvation Army soup kitchen sees a 60 percent rise in meals. Working families and seniors struggle to pay bills and keep hours, prompting pleas for aid.
The article reports rising demand at Golden Harvest as Marsh notes a big drain on the food bank and a surge of clients seeking help. a man who never asked for aid before illustrates the widening impact of economic hardship. Community donations and volunteering are urged.
South Carolina agency heads say they will avoid layoffs as the state trims a $488 million budget. DHEC plans voluntary furloughs, early retirements, and hiring freezes. 10 percent of jobs are open, up from 5 percent. DADSN plans cut of 50 permanent positions and about 200 contract workers. AODAS reports no planned cuts but staff declined to 100.
Judges at the Sixth Annual Westmuttster Dog Show evaluated pedigreed and mixed breeds at the Aiken Horse Park on a Saturday. Owners entered dogs in categories from Best Spots to So Ugly It's Cute while spectators enjoyed an SPCA adopt-a-thon and kids activities. Proceeds benefit local animal welfare efforts.
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