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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1998
Page
8
The writer recalls a former acquaintance who battled video poker addiction and lack of insurance paid treatment, prompting calls for state action. He urges Governor Hodges to pledge ending video poker and supporting a state lottery to fund schools, tax relief, and teacher pay.
Dr Rod Cooper of Denver Seminary urged not to trust political wings as the bird dies. Local attendees from the CSRA praised the weekend tone. Rev Tony Rowell welcomed responsibility training for fathers and husbands. Bill Rowell wished more Columbia men attended. Tom Rogers recalled the DC PR event a year ago and the push to turn faith into action locally. Jay Smith called the gathering awe inspiring and almost indescribable.
Chocolatiers and heartfelt treats filled the streets around St Mary Help of Christians School for the tenth annual Chocolate Festival. An International Foods table offered Italian sausages with peppers and onions and other regional favorites while the Chocolate Carousel served Black Forest cake and Derby pie. An indoor bake sale featured brownies and chocolate cookies as World Fair Day at Aiken Preparatory School entertained children with country booths, a Swiss Alp ring, Scottish putt, Brazilian soccer goal, and an archaeologic treasure dig, capped by a South Africa High School Ensemble performance.
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