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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2008
Page
3
ToBack urges halting purchases from Venezuela and other nations, arguing oil prices fell and current imports harm the economy and national interests. The call stresses independence and reducing reliance on alleged price-raising suppliers.
Citizens are urged to consider the economic impact of incoming companies on Aiken. Emphasis is placed on inclusive benefits, job creation, and long term effects, with critique of selective development and local influence on stores like Sam's Club. The note also touches voting activity and sign vandalism.
A TalkBack reader comments on anger in letters and shares delight in lamps and resale shops. They seek advice on selling old CDs across genres from oldies to country and classical, asking for reputable resale options.
Readers urged to support curbside recycling to make it universally available. Call TalkBack at 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief remarks. Names will not be published and comments may be edited for space and content.
The Aiken County School District reports 3.6 percent state cuts not additive to 3 percent, reducing K-12 funding by about 0.6 percent and an estimated 200000 to 300000. Gov. Sanford's signature looms as officials warn of possible sales tax shortfalls and potential Educational Improvement Act cuts. Three board members retire after long terms amid reflections on schools as society’s microcosm.
Gamma Omega of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will host an Operation Gratitude drive this Saturday with two community collection sites. Volunteers seek new items such as food, toiletries, games, electronics, and letters for service members deployed overseas, plus monetary donations to cover shipping.
About 15 mounted patrol officers from surrounding states completed a weeklong specialized training in Aiken led by the Carolina Mounted Patrol Association. The program enhances equestrian and policing skills, with trainers testing horse responses to fireworks and gunfire as part of the exercises. Captain Wendell Hall of Aiken Public Safety praised the unit’s value, noting elevated visibility over crowds and parking lots.
Newsroom line numbers and staff emails are listed along with the publisher’s responsibility. The notice includes delivery hours and EZ Pay rates for subscriptions. It also notes Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 and contact information for subscription inquiries.
Tuesday draw results list Pick 3 Midday 7 7 1 Pick 4 Midday 4 9 8 1 Pick 3 Evening 8 8 1 Pick 4 Evening 0 5 1 1 Palmetto Cash 5 1 16 23 30 32 Multiplier 5 Mega Match 6 2 16 17 19 21 30
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