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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2009
Page
4
A reader 76 years old asserts lifelong good health and a stance against influenza vaccines. He argues flu shots contain mercury and jokes about not being a thermometer as a retort to claims of health.
The item contrasts Barack Obama and Mark Sanford uses of the government plane with emphasis on official business versus personal travel. It questions taxpayer funding for Sanford's trip to Argentina to visit his mistress, and notes a separate query about a bag of chips priced at 25 cents.
Aiken faces funding for a 3 mile railroad station for tourists while discussions arise about horse parks to attract visitors. Critics say tourist dollars support chain restaurants and create part time no benefit jobs, urging a tourist economy built by trimming medians and improving the Southside.
The President plans a weekend session with gay rights organizations in Washington DC while skipping a large 9 12 gathering elsewhere. Critics note age comments and question consistency of public appearances.
Readers respond to a TalkBack item titled fair game as they debate the Sanford matter. The exchange highlights strong opinions and calls for clarity on the issue.
A political message argues voters should reject all incumbents in the next election but keeps Joe Wilson endorsed. The statement frames an anti incumbency stance centering on Wilson as the sole exception.
Aiken Standard invites readers to share brief comments on the peace prize controversy via TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com. Names are not required and comments may be edited for space and content.
The Pieceful Hearts Quilters 2009 Quilt Show fills the Riverview Park Activities Center with about 250 quilts and quilted items. Admission is 5 dollars for adults and free for ages 12 and under. The event features a National Quilting Association judge, special awards by city officials, door prizes, a silent auction, eight vendors, and raffle tickets benefiting Camp Rainbow.
The Pieceful Hearts Quilters host a quilt show today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverview Park Activities Center gymnasium in North Augusta. Admission is five dollars for adults with free entry for children 12 and under.
South Aiken High School Naval Junior ROTC cadets organized the It's Spooky to be Hungry drive with freshmen coordinating. Greg Flippen served as officer in charge, and the group collected 903 pounds of food for the It's Spooky to be Hungry program.
Volunteers organize October food drives for Golden Harvest Food Bank in Aiken. Robinson and local NJROTC cadets collect cans and contributions, with freshmen taking leadership roles and pledging ongoing service.
The notice lists contact emails and staff roles for the Aiken Standard including Managing Editor Briant and Sports Editor Cam Huffman. It outlines publishing since 1867, office address, mailing details, subscription rates, and a schedule of Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008.
Curry Pot on Pine Log Road introduces Ashim Vig as managing consultant to present authentic Indian cuisine with spices like cumin turmeric and cardamom. The lunch buffet features tandoori chicken butter chicken and samosas while the dinner menu offers shrimp curry lamb seekh kebob and breads in a clay oven.
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