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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2008
Page
3
A reader asks why cameras are not installed at the intersection of Whiskey Road and Dougherty Road. They describe being trapped by a red light caused by a slow red pickup that ran a red light and say police presence is rare. The letter urges automated enforcement at that signal.
A reader criticizes public assistance and food stamp use while defending the elderly and workers who pay into the system. The letter argues for responsible budgeting, marriage planning, and concern over misused benefits, urging better targeting of aid and personal accountability.
Tim Nealeigh of Greenville engaged a Colonial peasants group at the Aiken County Historical Museum in a living history lace making demonstration as Monsieur LeFarceur de Villeverte. He explained lace types and social rules, with audience questions and a preview of upcoming events including Faire Wynds and Eagle Cabin anniversary.
Randy Rus sell discussed Southern folklore of ghosts at the Aiken County Public Library in North Carolina. He signed Ghost Dogs of the South and Ghost Cats of the South, sharing how loyal pets inspire spiritual tales and how readers’ encounters shape his research. The event featured a line of attendees awaiting autographs, with library staff promoting future programs.
The Schofield Library Media Center will hold a Scholastic Book Faire Friday through Nov. 6 open to all students and their parents. Halloween trivia comes to Pat's Tuesday night with Two Guys Trivia Halloween Edition at 8 30 p.m. Free to play with prizes, costume contest, and extra prize chances.
Publication details and office hours for the Aiken Standard are listed, including contact numbers, address, and rate plans for 3, 6, and 12 month subscriptions. It notes Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 and various mail options and discounts.
The Aiken County Department of Social Services seeks sponsors to buy gifts for 64 foster children aged newborn to 12. Sign up by December 3 to receive a child’s first name, age, sizes and wishes. Monetary donations are also accepted.Contact Mary Calabro at 643-1961 or visit state sc us/dss for more details.
Friday results list Pick 3 Midday 4 6 1 Pick 4 Midday 9 0 3 5 Pick 3 Evening 8 6 9 Pick 4 Evening 3 1 9 S Palmetto Cash 5 32 1 29 21 13 Multiplier 4 Mega Match 6 3 18 5 8 27 30 Cash 3 Midday 7 6 9 Cash 4 Midday 2 4 2 3 Cash 3 Evening 8 4 2 Mega Millions 5 33 34 47 52 Mega Ball 18 The Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 numbers were unavailable at press time. Please look for them in Sun day's Aiken Standard.
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