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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2007
Page
3
The article notes the Post Office tradition of brass polishing waning after the rs moved in. It contrasts with the former Aiken tradition and implies changes in the historic practice.
Reader expresses frustration with handicapped parking enforcement and blue laws in Aiken. They ask why the city maintains these rules if Public Safety does not enforce them and comment on TalkBack discussions and church attendance.
The text argues the avoidance of pork and shellfish is linked to their scavenger nature rather than refrigeration. It notes hogs do not sweat and suggests toxins remain in their bodies. The piece ends with a rhetorical question about eating a turkey buzzard.
A reader in Aiken questions how scripture changes over time and why modern housing prices push out long-time residents. The letter mentions translations by King James and notes concern over cultural shifts in the South.
Sheriff Michael Hunt announced a new Alive at 25 program in Aiken County to reduce teen and young adult motor vehicle fatalities. The four and a half hour class, taught by off duty officers, covers risk factors and distractions. It targets 30 students per session and runs November to December at the detention center training room with registration through the sheriff's office and the South Carolina National Safety Council.
First grade students at Oakwood-Windsor donated more than 100 stuffed bears to New Ellenton Windsor and Montmorenei fire departments for distribution to children affected by fires accidents or crises. Parents and students have added at least another 100 bears and more are on the way.
Applications are distributed for grant in aid from the 2 Percent Accommodations Tax Fund for Fiscal Year 2008 by the Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department. Funds support nonprofit event or festival promotion within Aiken County. Deadline noon December 7. Contact Robbie Bellamy at (803) 642-7557 or tourism@aikencountysc.gov.
The Aiken Standard announces subscription rates by day and plan and lists delivery changes and holiday delivery dates. Information line provides contact number 803 608 2911 for details and mentions 2007 holiday delivery schedule with several upcoming dates and weekend options.
The South Carolina 4-H Development Program invites adults who care about kids and conservation to train as 4-H forestry club volunteers. Training takes place in Columbia at the Sandhill Research and Education Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 15.
The Aiken Mall invites the public to wear pink on Thursday to support breast cancer relief efforts. A $5 donation at the customer service desk enters participants in a drawing for a $700 merchandise basket. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Savannah River Cancer Foundation with local stores offering services and seminars.
The Sweet Potato Festival will be held Saturday from 1am to 7pm at Jacksonville Park in Langley. For more information call 993-9260 or visit www.midlandvalleyarea.com.
Tuesday results show Pick 4 Midday numbers 18 38, Pick 3 Evening 3 7 5, Pick 4 Evening 0 9 7 9, Palmetto Cash 5 19 22 26 27 29 with Multiplier 2. Cash 3 Midday 7 9 3 0 3 1 3 3 4 4 Mega Bal 25.
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