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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 2008
Page
3
Editors note confirms a second Golden Corral will occupy the building. The new restaurant is slated to open in November, expanding the chain’s local presence.
A speaker reflects on teaching, noting initial tolerance for children and parents, then frustration with those who neglect education. They argue schools meet standards but many parents do not and urge more home preparation. The piece also questions police tolerance of drivers cursed at by the public and notes a gender imbalance in Aiken with more women as men are in jail.
Parents cite lack of childcare as a major obstacle on Election Day as morning and afterschool programs, including Mother’s Day Out and kindergarten offerings, are unavailable. Communities warn the gap may force voters to skip or delay voting due to caregiving needs.
A reader laments PBS not airing the new Miss Marple mysteries on local channels preferring the new nature and animal programs. The note reflects a preference for classic mystery drama over wildlife-focused broadcasts.
A reader reports dialing 911 and receiving no response, urging direct calls to the sheriff's office for true emergencies. The note invites comments via TalkBack at 644 2384 or email, stating names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for two corrections. On page 1B Jeremy Robinson was misidentified as Cortez Abney in a photo. A July 29 2008 police report misidentified a sexual assault case subject as Jeffrey L Butler, with a corrected incident report issued.
Aiken High School seniors Bess Reynolds and Keely Reichel started Love Luggage to provide new or gently used suitcases and supplies to foster children in the Aiken area. They aim to collect 15 pieces of luggage monthly, with support from DSS Helping Hands and Thornwell Orphanage, and have already raised about $2,000 in donations.
Ferrando's Italian Pizzeria now offers delivery from 1552 Whiskey Road Ferrando's To Go across Mitchell Plaza delivers pizzas strombolis calzones salads desserts and drinks with hot wings coming soon Delivery covers a five mile radius including USC Aiken and is free for bulk orders Menus available at Ferrando's To Go and Shoppes at Brookhaven and Richland Avenue Hours run 11 am to 10 pm Sun Thu and 11 am to 11 pm Fri Sat Contact 644-9779
Aiken marks the 10th anniversary of the Aiken Speaks Up Speaker's Bureau. The program educates students, teachers, and groups about City services. Speakers visit schools, linking lessons to real careers in Public Works and Public Safety, with topics on city operations, health, and Get Fit Aiken. Bookings require weeks notice and can be arranged via email.
The notice lists staff emails and phones for Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons and others, the publisher address, publication schedule and multiple lottery results including Pick 3 Midday 1 7 9 Pick 4 Midday 3 4 9 4 and Mega Millions 52 32 41 13 28 with Mega Ball 16.
The Western Carolina State Fair runs October 16 to 25 at the fairgrounds with gates opening at 5 p.m. Admission is six dollars and unlimited rides are twenty dollars. Country star Lorrie Morgan performs Friday October 16 at 7 30 p.m. in the Bridgestone Firestone Arena.
Aiken County 4-H seeks volunteers to work with youth aged 5 to 19 in projects ranging from safety and gardening to consumer skills horse projects and summer camps. For details contact Kristi Schlegel at 649-6297 ext 113 or email kschlegl@clemson.edu.
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