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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2009
Page
3
A reader laments the sounds of St. John's Lutheran bells and questions President Obama's Earth Day Ohio trip. The letter mocks the flying expense and fuel use and asks why the National Guard hasn’t been sent to Beech Island. It concludes that politicians are gambling with voters.
The line suggests a quick financial decline with emphasis on limited funds after a short period. It hints at cash shortfalls within two months and questions the reader’s monetary resilience.
Resident reports requesting a replacement recycling bin from the City of Aiken and says they must use duct tape in the interim. They question the city's credibility and responsiveness to service requests.
The statement suggests teachers leave the profession early due to a lack of expulsion alternatives. It links retention issues to absence of non expulsive options.
A reader asks why local and state law enforcement do not set speed traps in school zones and send ticket money to schools. The message also questions access to the morning after pill for seventeen year olds and suggests lowering age access to ten.
Citizens rally against the governor citing opposition to tax cuts approved by the president. Demonstrators march near the state capitol demanding rollback and increased public services. Local officials urge peaceful assembly as tensions rise.
Readers urged to participate in elections as term limits for Congress. Call the TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com. Comments may be edited for space and content. names will not be published.
The fifth annual Earth Day event at Hopelands Gardens drew 23 environmental exhibitors and city sponsors. Activities stressed water conservation, recycling, and pollution prevention with interactive demos and a focus on drought conditions statewide.
Reader submissions are encouraged and can be emailed to editorial aikenstandard com or directed to Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644 2381. The notice lists newsroom contacts, office hours, postal address, and EZ Pay rates dated for 2009 with delivery details.
The Aquafina Pitch Hit Run event at Chukker Creek Elementary on April 18 crowned champions in two age groups. In 9/10 Connor O Rear pitcher and overall champion with Thomas Abbot and Nathan Colgary winning hits and runs. In 11/12 Cameron Yeares led with hits and Cameron Years as overall champion. Smile for a Lifetime names Dr. David B. Carter national board president, foundation founded 2008 by Dr. Benjamin G. Burris.
Local feature highlights Aiken's April virtue with community focus. Lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 1 5 8, Pick 4 Midday 2 0 2 5, Pick 3 Evening 4 3 0, Pick 4 Evening 4 5 8 6. Powerball 8 26 30 42 52 with Powerball 15 and Powerplay 5.
The Georgia Lottery listed Saturday results with Cash 3 Midday 3 8 8 Cash 4 Midday 7 2 7 0 Cash 3 Evening 9 7 6 Win For Life 34 14 5 38 6 17 Free Ball 12. Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 numbers were unavailable at presstime. See Monday Aiken Standard for complete winning numbers.
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