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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2008
Page
3
A Houndslake resident and club member vents over Laurels closing due to no play caused by greens fungus and knee high fairways. The writer criticizes management for lack of communication and calls out a Clemson Club president, urging fair discussion rather than public humiliation of opinions.
A neighbor criticizes a contractor for leaving a minor home addition incomplete for nearly two years, calling the site an eyesore and a stain on the street. The note also thanks a Kennedy and South America crossing guard for his service.
A reader argues against food stamp misuse and calls for accountability. The letter asserts that recipients should work to support their families and critiques drug dealers, urging action and public input via a TalkBack hotline and email.
Angel Lee shared how her mother died of breast cancer nine years ago as USC Aiken observed Pink Ribbon Tea. Faculty and staff highlighted early diagnosis and self exams, while Lee recalled her family’s struggle, her brothers’ roles, and memories of her mother’s scrambled eggs.
The S C House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved budget reductions that spare public schools somewhat while slashing higher education. Aiken County Schools face a 1.8 million cut on top of 1.6 million earlier. USC Aiken loses about 1.64 million, a 14.47 percent cut. Aiken Technical College and 15 campuses face about 14.4 percent cuts totaling 22 million. University leaders brace for ongoing belt tightening and hiring freezes as the education sector navigates reduced funding and potential further losses.
Col. Gary Lamb has been named director of the Aiken Community Band succeeding Bill Clark. Lamb, former director of the U.S. Army Chorus and conductor emeritus of the U.S. Army Band, aims to broaden membership and community involvement. The 65 member group, audition free, rehearses Tuesdays 7:30 to 9 pm in Etherredge Center room 125. Christmas program planned with carols Hanukkah and a Russian piece.
Maryann McFadden presents a talk from 1 to 3 p.m. and signs her novel The Richest Season from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Reservations are required by calling 641 9094. The presentation costs five dollars and the signing is free.
Persepolis will be shown Thursday at 7 p.m. as part of the Aiken Center for the Arts REEL Art Film Series. Tickets cost 8 for adults and 5 for students. A six-film series ticket is 40. For more info call 641-9094. Mattie C. Hall will host Dementia Dialogues on Oct 28 and Nov 4 11 18 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 649-6264 for details.
The Aiken Standard is an 1867 established morning newspaper published by Aiken Communications Inc. It lists contact emails for staff, a PO Box address in Aiken South Carolina, and delivery rates with EZ Pay options. It also notes Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 and staff telephone numbers.
October is highlighted by Aiken's patience trait. Lottery results for Friday include Pick 3 Midday 1 0 1 Pick 4 Midday 5 4 5 5 Pick 3 Evening 6 5 4 Pick 4 Evening 3 3 4 7 Palmetto Cash 5 3 8 17 27 38 Multiplier 4 Mega Match 6 2 3 8 16 20 31 Friday Cash 3 Midday 2 7 0 Cash 4 Midday 9 1 8 2 Cash 3 Evening 7 8 1 Cash 4 Evening 6 6 3 0 Fantasy 5 4 30 1 34 27 Mega Millions 27 7 15 28 31 Mega Ball 35
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