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Salvation Army begins drive
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Sheriff Hunt is named Clearwater fire chief
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ACSO investigating suspicious death
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Commission shoots down zoning for 'sporting park'
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National parks delegates meeting in Aiken
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Course teaches officers how to better detect drunken drivers
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Couple to sign books on South
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Horse clinic to address shots, saddles, more
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Seniors get crash course in politics
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N.A. officer arrested, suspended
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SPCA brings Santa in for pet pictures
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Fair begins its run tonight
10/22/2009 12:36 AM
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Forecast for the next week: Fair, fair and fair again.
The Western Carolina State Fair opens its gates this evening with rides, shows, exhibits, games and food that are all ingredients of a fall fair in the South.
The organizers of the Western Carolina State Fair have always held to the concept of a family-friendly event and do so with the idea of providing entertainment that is appropriate for toddlers through senior citizens. This year's fair promises more of the same.
And thanks to the edict from the fair organizers to the Sheriff's Office, the idea of safety will be further emphasized. The office of Sheriff Michael Hunt has issued a statement that those entering the gates will not be allowed to wear Halloween masks or any other facial covering that will prevent them from being identified. The only exception are the youngest of fairgoers, who will be able to wear their costumes if they are accompanied by adults.
This may seem like a small thing, but parents should take comfort in knowing that law enforcement and fair officials will not allow individuals who might try to create trouble into the fairgrounds. For some, the combination of a crowd, the exciting environment and the anonymity a mask creates a recipe for trouble. Not allowing Halloween masks into the fair is not a deterrent to fun but rather a reassurance that the safety and welfare of visitors is paramount.
The Western Carolina State Fair runs from tonight through Oct. 31 at the Fairgrounds on U.S. 1 north of Aiken.
10/22/2009 12:36 AM
1 comment(s) on this story E-mail this story to a friendForecast for the next week: Fair, fair and fair again.
The Western Carolina State Fair opens its gates this evening with rides, shows, exhibits, games and food that are all ingredients of a fall fair in the South.
The organizers of the Western Carolina State Fair have always held to the concept of a family-friendly event and do so with the idea of providing entertainment that is appropriate for toddlers through senior citizens. This year's fair promises more of the same.
And thanks to the edict from the fair organizers to the Sheriff's Office, the idea of safety will be further emphasized. The office of Sheriff Michael Hunt has issued a statement that those entering the gates will not be allowed to wear Halloween masks or any other facial covering that will prevent them from being identified. The only exception are the youngest of fairgoers, who will be able to wear their costumes if they are accompanied by adults.
This may seem like a small thing, but parents should take comfort in knowing that law enforcement and fair officials will not allow individuals who might try to create trouble into the fairgrounds. For some, the combination of a crowd, the exciting environment and the anonymity a mask creates a recipe for trouble. Not allowing Halloween masks into the fair is not a deterrent to fun but rather a reassurance that the safety and welfare of visitors is paramount.
The Western Carolina State Fair runs from tonight through Oct. 31 at the Fairgrounds on U.S. 1 north of Aiken.
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1 comment(s) on this storyHoHum : 10/22/2009
I wonder what Mardi-Gras would be like without costumes and masks? Sounds like the party line to me, Astd. But what else should we expect from an arm of ACSO.
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