Readers critique Windows 8 and energy policy in TalkBack
A reader criticizes Windows 8 as a disappointment and defends an old XP setup. They praise S E A S H for rescuing animals, question iPad spending in Aiken County public schools, urge for energy independence, support a Canadian pipeline, and invite comments via the TalkBack hotline and email.
Corrections to Obituaries in Sunday's Aiken Standard
The published obituaries contained errors with misidentified individuals and wrong funeral details. The notice corrects that John Granaghan’s arrangements are handled by Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth Texas and that Jack Royce Cofer was incorrectly named.
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Thomas) Granaghan
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St John s Apple Fest fundraiser at United Methodist Church
St John s United Methodist hosts its Apple Fest fundraiser now in its 50 plus year tradition. The turn event features food entertainment consignment sale book corner Twice Loved Treasures Sale handmade items and apples plus a silent auction. Proceeds benefit ACTS Tri Development Center Salkehatchie and local groups. The festival runs Saturday November 3 from 8 am to 2 pm with donations and volunteers welcome.
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Apple Fest at St John’s United Methodist Church
The free Apple Fest is on Saturday November 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St John’s United Methodist Church located at Richland Avenue and Newberry Street in Richland. For more information call 648 6891 or visit the church website.
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9 year old asks for donations to animal shelter
Parker Daniels a nine year old with a love for dogs asked birthday guests to bring donations to the Aiken County Animal Shelter instead of gifts. His mother Dineen Daniels said the response showed children learn responsibility and care for animals. His five year old sister did the same for her birthday.
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Forest Service employee earns top leadership award in program
James Thompson United States Forest Service Savannah River construction group leader graduated from the Army Corps of Engineers Regional Leadership Development Program earning the Alex Van Heuvel Leadership Award. He was selected by peers for outstanding leadership after 600 hours of training and time.
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USC Aiken Jazz Band Tribute to Jaco Pastorius
The USC Aiken Jazz Band performs A Tribute to Jaco Pastorius featuring bassist Mike Frost at 7 p.m. Thursday Nov. 1 in the Etherredge Center for the Performing Arts. Students free. general admission $7. Details at mikefrostjazz.com/jacotributeconcert.
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