07 Sep 2009
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2009
Page
1
Forty years ago this summer a local drag strip hosted big NASCAR stars in drag racing, a highlight alongside the era's music and cultural events. Leonard Steed built and ran Jackson Drag Strip for 28 years, attracting top names and creating lasting memories in the region.
The South Aiken and North Augusta game is scheduled for today at 4 p.m. It will air on digital channel 6.2 or digital cable channel 246.
The Aiken Standard's business office will be closed today while newspaper delivery runs from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. The newsroom can be reached at 644 2401.
Guidance on essential lifelong skills from chores to etiquette for children before they grow up. The text references a flu rate by state for students and a range of cases per 10 000 with numeric scales, including a date August 22 28, 2009, and location code 02105.0.
Obituaries note the passing of John Robert Black of New Ellenton and Rev. Dr. Troy L. Tyson of Belvedere. Details on funeral arrangements and services are listed in the 6A death notices.
This piece explains the origin and meaning of Labor Day as a tribute to workers and their achievements. It notes the holiday’s history, the role of labor unions, and the tradition of an extra day off in the late summer.
The piece traces Labor Day origins from New York's 1882 parade with about 10 000 workers, noting debate over proposer credits to Peter McGuire or Matthew Maguire. It covers state adoption in 1887 Oregon, federal recognition in 1894, and the holiday’s civic and seasonal elements including end of summer activities and the start of football season.
Downtown Aiken hosts the second A Day at Hard Labor cook-off this weekend with a dozen teams on Newberry Street. Gates open at 11 am and run to 1 pm or while food lasts. tickets are 15 dollars, children six and under five dollars, with parking on side streets and no alcohol. The event supports United Way of Aiken County and previously raised about five thousand dollars.
Many agencies and services observe Labor Day with closures. The U S post office will not deliver mail and local offices including City of Aiken Aiken County offices social security office and public schools DMV and the H Odell Weeks Activities Center close for the holiday. Garbage recycling and yard trash pickup will be delayed by one day this week.
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