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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2008
Page
3
A letter to the editor argues retirees should pay for all kids and support a Aiken County school board tax increase. The writer says the area is known as cheap and retirees should relocate or pay their share to educate children, the future.
Readers blast GVW efforts to incorporate the GVW area and oppose tax hikes blamed on tobacco product levies. The letter questions how tax dollars are spent, calling for health care funding over an “oxymoronic” allotment to the baby business and urging public input via TalkBack.
Local singer Bill Rich leads South Boundary, a new all men a cappella group aiming to enliven downtown Aiken on Thursday nights after 9 30 p m The ensemble formed in December performs in varied venues from churches to baseball games and draws inspiration from King Singers Whiffenpoofs and other male quartets The group explores a broad repertoire including Anglican chants African and Scottish pieces and classic songs while members Richi and Ben Lacy recruit new singers at the Aiken Brewing Company to perform on the street if weather allows.
New Ellenton fires up its $800000 station in a grand opening led by Chief Mike Kellems and Mayor Vernon Dunbar. The facility at 205 Oakridge Ave offers living quarters, kitchen, offices, and day room to expand volunteer service and upgrade apparatus as the city grows.
The Aiken Development Association hosts a seminar titled Digital Photography for Busy Women led by Certified Photo Consultant Chris Lydle on Saturday from 9 30 to 11 30 am at Newberry Hall. Admission is 20 dollars and includes light refreshments with proceeds benefiting the ADDA. Call 649 221 for information or reservations.
The Aiken Standard lists rate information for home delivery outside the zone and EZ Pay options. It notes Sunday Plus subscribers with upcoming dates Jan 19 Feb 16 March 7 2008 and other dates through December, asking readers to call (803) 648-2311 for details.
The Relay For Life Aiken Golf Classic set for April 28 at The Reserve Club and Hollow Creek courses announced sponsors led by presenting sponsor Woodside Development. Platinum sponsors include Carlisle Tire & Wheel Honda of Aiken Acura of Augusta Old Aiken Market and Zvejnicks Foundation. Gold sponsors cover many local firms including The Aiken Standard Andre St Clair Home Renovations Caldwell Design Construction Coca Cola Cumberland Village Designer Builders Dick Smith Chrysler Especially Seniors First Citizens Bank Food Lion and more. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and donations can be mailed or phoned in for contributions. The event honors Dennis Bartholomew and supports the fight against cancer.
The Louisiana Lottery reported Cash 3 Evening draw 953 and Cash 4 Evening 8 7 89 with Fantasy 5 at 20 31 37 27 32. No further outcomes announced for the day.
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