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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 2011

Page

3

Government training for contracts sparks funding debate

A critic argues taxpayers should not fund extensive training for bidders who lack know how. The commentator questions SRS's efficiency, comparing it to a business that would need to declare bankruptcy if run on such a model.

SRS

Local camera shop overprices Canon gear prompting online order

A shopper in Aiken sought a competitive local price for a Canon camera and lens for Christmas. After the store proposed a price well above Amazon, the buyer chose to order online, warning downtown merchants to listen to customers or lose business to online sellers.

Aiken Canon Amazon

God as a Scientist and the Path to Knowledge

If one holds that God created the Earth and heavens then He stands as the greatest scientist. The argument suggests approaching divinity through science rather than purely through spirituality.

Green newspaper packaging proposal for Aiken Standard

A reader urges the Aiken Standard to adopt greener morning deliveries by avoiding plastic wraps on non rainy days. The idea favors string ties made in the USA or clear plastic without blue dye, noting recycling rates are low despite recyclability.

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Friday TalkBack on immigration stance and labor costs

A TalkBack line solicits opinions on illegal immigration, perceived cheap labor, and impacts on Social Security and Medicare. Call 644-2384 or email with views about citizens paying taxes and access to emergency healthcare, urging changes to level the working field.

Rot and Dave Contact Hours

A.M. to 5 30 P.M. Monday through Friday contact numbers 648 2311 and 648 6052 provided for inquiries and arrangements.

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Tree of Hope honors cancer patients and survivors

The Tree of Hope lights up at the Cancer Care Institute in Aiken as donors honor patients and memory of loved ones. A Book of Honor records names for a multi month lobby display. Donors receive invites to a Thursday reception with harpist Megan Kebala and light refreshments before a brief ceremony. Funds support cancer care in Aiken and surrounding counties and promote early detection programs. The Savannah River Cancer Foundation, a 501 c3 nonprofit, also assists with medications and transportation and partners with Aiken Regional Medical Centers for an emotional support group. Visit the foundation site for more information.

Aiken Edgefield Barnwell Allendale Savannah River Cancer Foundation Aiken Regional Medical Centers Savannahrivercancerfoundation.org Bob Queen Cancer Care Institute of Shirley McIntosh Aiken Regional

Tree of Hope Donation Event at Cancer Care Institute

A Tree of Hope fundraiser is set for Thursday at 5 30 p m at the Cancer Care Institute 111 Miracle Drive Donations support the Tree of Hope campaign Contact number 649 5433 or email srcfoutreach yahoo com Contributions may be sent to Savannah River Cancer Foundation P O Box 3694 Aiken SC 29802 with honoree names for memorials or acknowledgments Receipts will be issued to donors and honorees families

Megan Kebala Aiken Tree of Hope Savannah River Cancer Foundation P.O Yahoo.com

Paper Delivery Hours and Redelivery Policy

The note provides weekend and weekday delivery windows from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekends. It instructs readers to call 646-2311 for re delivery information if the paper is not received.

Community Clinic Volunteer Orientation and Local Classes

The Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County hosts a volunteer orientation Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 244 Greenville St. NW with lunch provided and openings for physicians pharmacists administrative staff and nurses RSVP by Monday or call 226 0631 or email cmcaiken gmail com. Stoney Oswald offers Introduction to Qigong and Tai Chi at Just Breathe Studio 116 Pendleton St SW Wednesdays through Dec 21 11 a.m. to noon fee 66 registration at the studio call 648 8048. Beginner's French for Grades 1-5 meets Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at Aiken County Public Library 314 Chesterfield St SW register at the first floor desk call 642 2020.

Community Medical Clinic Aiken County Greenville St. NW Cmcaiken Gmail Stoney Oswald Just Breathe Pendleton St. S.W Aiken County Public Library Chesterfield St. S.W. Register

Grief Support Schedule Offered by Local Churches

Solaris Hospice partners with Midland Valley Community Nazarene Church and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church to host Grief Share sessions. The Midland Valley event runs Wednesday 6 30 to 7 30 p m, Holy Trinity holds a Tuesday 11 a m session, no cost, contact Sharon Blount at 644 9440 for details.

Solaris Hospice Midland Valley Community Nazarene Church Holy Trinity Lutheran Church North Augusta Holy Trinity Lutheran Sharon Blount

Lottery Results Brief and Unavailable Draws Noted

The report lists Cash 3 and Cash 4 results with numbers 40 2 and 0 6 9 2 and mentions Cash 3 1 Ronde tat Cash 4 Braving with upcoming draws not available at press time. Fenians 5 and Win For Life were not available.

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