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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 2011

Page

3

Reader praises Wallace column and coach inspires youth baseball

A reader from Aiken commends Jeffrey Wallace for his column on autumn leaves and praises a coach named Robbie for congratulating the reader’s 11-year-old son after a great catch. The writer notes long travel times for games and calls the coach a class act.

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Just Desserts and Opinions Stir Reader Response

Readers respond to opinions on Hank Williams Jr. ESPN and Monday Night Football. Posts defend or attack public figures, critique presidential religiosity and character, and praise a SPCA thrift store for changes in name, pricing, and management.

Hank Williams Jr Obama ESPN Spca Thrift Store

Morality and religion spark Talk Back debate

A caller insults the religious right and argues morals predate Christianity. The writer challenges legislating morality and warns against a government church, inviting comments via hotline or email to the Aiken Standard. Readers can comment anonymously. messages may be edited for space.

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Reader tips and newsroom contacts for the Aiken Standard

The notice provides newsroom line numbers 644 2401 and delivery re delivery details for county subscribers. It describes hours 830 am to 530 pm Monday through Friday and re delivery windows 6 30 am to 10 30 am weekdays and 7 am to 11 am weekends.

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Scam emails mimic USPS to steal data warn residents

A Woodside resident reported receiving an alert usps com email claiming a delivery attempt and offering re delivery options. The email links install a virus to steal personal data. Authorities advise deleting such messages and tracking orders, reporting spam at 1 800 ASK USPS.

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Aiken County approves 12 million bond bid for Bridgestone land purchase

Aiken County Council accepted Southern Bank and Trust bid of 0.70 percent on a bond anticipation note not to exceed 12 million to buy 545 acres at Sage Mill Industrial Park for Bridgestone Americas new tire plant. The note is temporary until permanent funding is secured.

Aiken County Sage Mill Bridgestone Americas Southern Bank and Trust First Citizens Wells Fargo Bank Fifth Third Bank RBC Bank Branch Banking & Trust Co Regions Bank Clay Killian Bridgestone Ronnie Young Kathy Rawls Sandy Haskell Charles Barton Gary Bunker Willar Hightower Scott Singer Chuck Smith Singer Smith LaVana McKenzie

AARP Driving Course for Veterans at Aiken Regional

AARP offers its Senior Driving Course to veterans and their spouses at Aiken Regional Medical Centers on November 3 and 5 from 8:30 a.m. to mid-afternoon. The no cost class is open to widows and widowers of veterans and those registered as veterans. To register, call (800).

AARP Aiken Regional Medical Centers

AHS marching band to play at Aiken Mall

The Aiken High School Marching Band will perform Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Aiken Mall corridor near J C Penney. The program includes Night themed selections from Night on Bald Mountain Music of the Night and Blues of the Night and features football game stand music.

AHS Aiken Mall Aiken High School J.C. Penney Bald Mountain Ryan Westberry

Aiken Democrats to hold ninth annual fish fry keynote by Rep Boyd Brown

The Aiken County Democratic Party hosts its ninth annual fish fry with Rep. Boyd Brown District 4 and Aiken City Council candidate Gail Diggs as speakers. Brown 24, a second term state representative praised for school aid, criticizes Gov. Haley and urges Democrats to stand firm. Diggs discusses her campaign goals while party chair Harold Crawford Jr. touts the fundraiser.

Aiken County Democratic Party Boyd Brown Aiken Gail Diggs Brown Fairfield Chesterfield Charleston Boyd Post and Courier Nikki Haley South Carolina Tommy Moore Harold Crawford Jr

Aiken County Democratic Fish Fry Promises Social Evening

The Aiken County Democratic Party invites people to a Friday fish fry at the Aiken Electrical Cooperative Building 2790 Wagener Road from 6 30 to 9 p m Tickets are 20 for single admission 35 for a pair 140 for a table of eight 10 for children under 12 and students Call Crawford at 648 7218 for tickets or more information Attendees will mingle with candidates and officials and enjoy fish entree sides and tea

Aiken County Democratic Party Aiken Electrical Cooperative Wagener Road Crawford Aiken Electric Cooperative

Aiken Public Safety Reports Several Local Theft Incidents

Police blotter items include an attempted motorcycle theft at Tractor Supply on Whiskey Road thwarted by officers. A biker reported a stolen military ID at a Laurens Street gas station. Two women at Whiskey Road Walmart were detained for shoplifting. An 18-year-old and a 19-year-old woman faced alleged theft of supplements, pet food cups, and DVDs including American Hustle and Pimp Chronicles.

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