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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2008
Page
3
A reader defends EBT help for low income and single mothers, noting many work yet still struggle with bills and daycare. They challenge stigma against recipients, argue for paternal support, and urge Christian communities to reflect on criticism while highlighting the need to feed children.
A reader admonishes patrons who leave coins and church cards as tips after Sunday services. The writer urges diners to avoid bag-emptier behavior and to tip at a bank or with proper, courteous manners. They remind Christians to carry a respectful attitude when visiting restaurants, noting they work on Sundays.
A reader urges the owner of a large boat on Whiskey Road to remove it. The note condemns the boat as an eyesore and asks readers to call the TalkBack hotline at 644 2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Names will not be published.
The Oct 20 Laurel course note wrongly stated councilman Dick Dewar attended an Oct 12 meeting with Houndslake owner Weldon Wyatt about closing the course. Dewar did not attend. The Clemson Area League of Women Voters representative was misidentified. the correct person is Eleanor Hare. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the errors.
At Aiken County Career and Technology Center cosmetology instructor Trina Greenwood approved a nail tech class taught by former student Kortney Jenkins. The one-year program with 20 students costs about 415 and leads to a certification, offering a cheaper path than private programs.
Edgewood residents heard city plans to redevelop the Northside area with demolition of dilapidated homes and new 1050 to 1100 square foot houses. City officials, including Beverly Clyburn and Jane Vaughters, discussed design proposals, costs, and tax implications while inviting input and a flashlight walk to address lighting issues. Construction may start early next year with some homes completed by mid 2009.
Lamesha Pressley of North Augusta joined Rotary District 7750 on a Group Study Exchange pro am and spent a month in Norway in 2007. Group leader Dave Brown, a Simpsonville Rotarian, discussed the trip at a Sunrise Rotary meeting. Pressley works in quality support for Washington Savannah River Company’s high-level waste division and serves as a loaned executive with United Way of Aiken County.
The Aiken Standard lists office hours from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive and provides contact emails for newsroom staff. It also includes subscription options, mailing address, telephone numbers, and a long set of lottery results and dates for Palmetto Cash 5, Cash 3, Cash 4, and Fantasy 5 for recent draws.
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