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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2012
Page
3
A reader thanks the Aiken SPCA for charging volunteers while appreciating those who already donate time and resources. The letter also praises Mr Maynard of Maximum Residential Services for helping an elderly father change a tire without charge and laments crime headlines on front pages.
Readers respond on tattoos smoking politicians foreigners bridges and local topics. Comments praise vets and animals, criticize coverage and urge continued TalkBack. listeners are invited to call or email with brief remarks.
The Aiken County Board of Education will recognize Gold and Silver Award winning schools for academic achievement and closing the achievement gap at a Tuesday meeting. The agenda also includes recognizing the Aiken High School Marching Band for its Washington DC Independence Day Parade participation and a ground breaking for a new classroom lab wing on Tuesday Aug 28. The district totals 1.6 thousand computers to be replaced at 659120 dollars with upgrades funded from a 1.9 million reserve. A policy amendment on relations with parent organizations will be voted on after embezzlement charges against two PTO officers surfaced.
The Aiken County Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 1000 Brookhaven Drive to discuss 19 million dollars in facilities bonds including a 1.5 million bond premium, with a net borrowing cost around 261 thousand dollars over five years. Closed session will cover contractual issues related to retirees.
Inmates at the Lower Savannah Pre-Release Center near Aiken County earn GEDs this summer. Twenty-two graduates in the past year plus four teens at a center chapel ceremony showcase education as a path to release. Key speaker Steve Harbin shared his prison experience and urged ongoing progress.
The Mended Hearts chapter No. 294 hosts its 10th annual golf fundraiser at The Reserve Club on Sept 17 starting 9 a.m. The four player Captain’s Choice event costs 60 per golfer and includes golf, range balls, a cart, gifts, and lunch. Proceeds support USC Aiken Nursing, the Family Y, and Aiken County Sheriff’s programs.
Mended Hearts 10th annual golf tournament set for September 17 at The Reserve Club Woodside Plantation with 60 per golfer. Proceeds support local heart health initiatives and purchase defibrillators and rehab equipment. deadline to register September 12. Contact Amy Ray 649 2393 or Pat Boardman 642 6897 for details.
The Aiken Master Gardeners Lunch Box Series will host Sandy Randall at noon on August 20 at Trinity United Methodist Church 2724 Whiskey Road. The free event lasts about an hour with no reservations required. For details call 649-6297 ext 122 or visit the group’s website.
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