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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2008
Page
3
A Laurel course issue at Houndslake Country Club raises member frustration over governance. Members, funding the club, feel excluded from management decisions and question communication from club leadership. This dispute highlights the lack of member input in course matters and possible calls for greater transparency.
A reader argues that food stamps deny elderly and childless families, calling for fraud prevention and fair access. They urge support for seniors, housing upkeep, and utilities relief while criticizing rate hikes and the burden on low income residents.
Local residents demand action on drugs in New Ellenton noting presence near schools and gas stations. They criticize lack of police arrests and call for decisive measures to curb crime and protect youth.
Correction notice clarifies Walgreens at Whiskey Road and Dougherty Road will offer flu shots on November 5 from 3 to 7 p.m. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the error.
Almost a year after Alecia Arangilan and daughter Jade were killed in Edgefield County, family members gathered on the Aiken County courthouse steps for a candlelight vigil. They spoke of grief, guilt, and the need to prevent future domestic violence, with a walk down Park Avenue honoring victims and survivors. The Cumbee Center hosts annual Domestic Violence Awareness events, noting South Carolina’s high rates of domestic violence and deaths.
The Aiken Wood Carvers Club drew large crowds at the fair exhibit. Gene Reardon won the People's Choice for a hand carved tupelo red tailed hawk. other winners included Marvin Zulesdorf and John Hill. The group offers free hands on instruction and plans a show at the Aiken Mall on Nov 8 with a Dec 2 raffle drawing.
About 60 volunteers gathered for the Aiken Relay For Life kickoff celebrating the Dream Paradise theme. Ten teams are registered with plans to raise funds. early meetings are set at Aiken Regional Medical Centers and calls or online signups are urged for participation or donations.
The Aiken Standard announces publisher responsibility for all departments and provides contact options for Scott B. Hunter at 644-2345 and shunter aikenstandard.com. It lists ISSN, establishing year, and mail address for subscriptions, with EZ Pay rates and delivery details including Sunday Plus dates for 2008.
Thursday draws show Pick 3 Midday 6 1 7 Pick 4 Midday 2 1 5 7 Pick 3 Evening 2 0 3 Pick 4 Evening 2 3 2 8 Palmetto Cash 5 3 4 19 28 33 Multiplier 2.
Wednesday's Fantasy 5 numbers were 11 13 21 22 38. Thursday midday Cash 3 was 0 6 8, Cash 4 was 2 8 9 8, Evening Cash 3 was 7 5 0 and Cash 4 was 5 9 2 1. Fantasy 5 for the day was 23 37 11 25 22.
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