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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2009
Page
3
Aiken residents urge City Council to grant permits for University Hospital by moving into an existing empty space near Target on Whiskey Road. They cite the Stein Mart and Target areas with wide roads and parking to ease traffic in a congested corridor, warning against a ghost town of vacant buildings.
About half of new teachers quit within five years. veterans offered incentives to stay, with limited uptake. The state invites non citizens to fill empty classrooms, raising questions about why retirees avoid returning to work.
A reader urges area superintendents for Aiken County Public Schools and proposes Dr. Beth Everitt cut her salary to protect jobs. The writer notes Everitt is a retiree from another state and asserts a temporary salary reduction could aid the district.
The statement claims a financial decline since Democrats took office, asserting a past state of wealth followed by current poverty. It attributes the change to political leadership without presenting verifiable facts or context.
The Aiken Standard invites reader feedback on nuclear energy with a TalkBack hotline and email option. Readers may leave brief messages without their names, and the newspaper may edit comments for space and content.
Joseph Edward Roe of Aiken pleaded guilty to carjacking and assault after beating and robbing a 55 year old engineer on the way to work. He stole the victim's car and faces at least 85 percent of a 10 year sentence before parole.
James H. Hammond age 35 pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature after attacking a man with a machete in August 2008. He was sentenced to five years with two years to serve and one year probation, plus other concurrent terms given his criminal history.
Aiken County School District will use 345000 from generation operations to maintain the gifted and talented program amid state budget reductions. Superintendent Dr. Beth Everitt insists services for GT students will continue and no teachers will be cut. Local funds offset the deficit and sustain enrichment under the plan.
The Edgefield community hosts Paws in the Park this Saturday at Oakley Park starting at 1 a.m. rain or shine. All pets welcome with contests for Best Tail Wagger Best Pooch Smooch Most Unusual Trick and Musical Chairs with Pets. Raffle baskets themed for Mother's Day and Father's Day. Edgefield County Canine Unit will attend with pet photos and T shirts and bandannas available.
Local brief notes a pet obedience demo a Main Street dog walk and baked goods for sale with five dollar pet registration. Pets must be leashed vaccinated lunch drinks chairs encouraged. Proceeds support All God's Creatures rescue. Also a Ladies Bunco Night May 2 at Trinity United Methodist Church tickets fifteen dollars call Pat Kaufman.
The Aiken Branch NAACP will host its annual Freedom Fund Banquet at USC Aiken s Business and Education building Friday at 7 p.m. Rev Dr William Barber will deliver the keynote. Tickets cost 50 for adults and 25 for youths. Contact Rev Brendalyn Jenkins at 502 0170 or email aiken naacp gforcecable com for details.
Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29802 Editors and staff contact details are listed including Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Huffman and Scott B Hunter Editorial and newsroom lines are provided for reader inquiries The notice lists subscription terms and rare Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 with various dates throughout the year.
Aiken resident Jennifer Barton won the $1 million top prize in Georgia's Lottery Extreme Green game. She bought the ticket at Discount Stop Food Mart in Augusta and described shaking with nerves after scratching it. Barton plans to use the winnings to pay bills. The Georgia Lottery notes education benefits funded by profits, including HOPE and Pre-K programs.
Yoga classes at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center will not meet today or Friday due to a four day teacher training. All other exercise classes proceed at their usual times and the normal yoga schedule resumes Tuesday.
Wednesday lottery results list Pick 3 Midday as 4 3 1 and Pick 4 Midday as 3 6 6 5. Evening draws show Pick 3 as 4 7 1 and Pick 4 as 7 2 6 1. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers are 10 37 22 27 32 with multiplier 5 and Powerball 12 with Powerplay 2. Cash 3 Midday 6 8 7 and Cash 4 Midday 0 1 7 5. Cash 3 Evening 8 2 3. Win For Life numbers 42 13 29 31 10 16 with Free Ball 24. Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 were unavailable at presstime. check Friday’s Aiken Standard for updates.
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