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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2010
Page
3
A reader expresses frustration with U S policy funding overseas projects and urges Americans to seek religious guidance. The letter defends Jesus and questions political leadership while referencing Alvin Greene.
A resident argues against the capital sale tax project and urges county citizens to vote no to protest local government actions toward Aiken residents. The speaker claims improper treatment and expresses strong disapproval of the city’s plans.
The note cites rising jobless claims and a weak housing report while accusing Obama of stimulus overspending. It mentions seniors not receiving cost of living raises, a $5 000 per person Congressional raise, and a Southern Baptist pastor in St Louis charged with molesting a minor.
At the Aiken County Career and Technology Center cosmetology and nail programs held a community clinic with students providing perms, hair services, manicures, pedicures and facials at reduced prices. Instructors Greenwood and Jenkins guide seniors and juniors toward hands on experience and career backup plans. Proceeds fund professional products. Clinic dates run Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm with midweek sessions noon to 2 pm. Contact 593-7302 for details.
Two Aiken men are reported missing in separate cases. Kenneth Cline, 36, was last seen Saturday at 7 a.m. driving a champagne 2007 Ford Fusion with SC tag CSI 259. Sheriff’s office urges anyone with information to call 642-1761. Kelvin Mathis, 18, was last seen Thursday at 8 a.m. leaving for work with Kelly in North Augusta. he is described as a black male 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Two men died in a weekend head on crash in Orangeburg County. A 43 year old North Augusta resident and a 58 year old Blackville man were killed when a 1990 Acura overcorrected after hitting a mailbox on SC Highway 3 near Whetstone Road and Delree Drive. One passenger was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries and the other person was in serious condition. Both drivers died. seat belt use noted for the North Augusta man.
The Aiken Concert Band performs its annual 1812 Con cert tonight at 6 30 p m at Hopelands Gardens Whiskey Road featuring Sparke Holst Foss Higgins Brown and Holcombe works along with South Boundary and a joint finish with The Battle Hymn of the Republic and the 1812 Overture Gates open with public parking at Green Boundary Club on Whiskey Road.
The Aiken Standard is published daily by Aiken Communications Inc. Contact Scott B. Hunter at 644-2345 or shunter@aikenstandard.com. Rates for mail and home delivery listed. Sunday Plus dates provided for 2010.
The Aiken County School Board will hold a special work session at the district office Tuesday at 6 30 p m to review the five year facilities plan with Deputy Superintendent David Caver presenting. For the first time the meeting will include public input as officials seek community priorities after voters rejected a 236 million bond.
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