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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2005
Page
3
A letter urges redirecting a $100,000 gift from the Washington Group away from USC Aiken and toward local high, middle, and elementary schools citing educational needs and state ranking concerns. The writer condemns current allocations and calls for budget reallocation.
Community advocates urge a nearby office in Aiken for residents without internet to pay their phone bills in person. They argue a $2.50 convenience fee for phone payments is unnecessary and a local facility would help neighbors who lack computers.
Letters to the editor discuss bus discipline, driver pay around ten dollars an hour, and shifts in passenger behavior. Readers blame student conduct for safety and morale issues while noting traffic problems near Pine Log and Whiskey roads, plus a call to comment via Talkback.
Aiken residents leaving town can join the holiday patrol list by calling Public Safety. Provide a contact and trusted neighbor, allow officers to check on homes, use timers and a radio, and keep lights on with motion detectors. Do not enter a potentially burglarized home. call police and stay safe.
Four years ago Aiken Preparatory School faced furnace failure, inspiring Pennies for Power. United Way screens 24 families 12 from Aiken and 12 from Augusta, Lennox and Carrier supply furnaces, Central Heating and Air of Aiken and Sigcox of Augusta install them, WRDW TV promotes the effort. The project raises funds to cover power bills with pennies and checks.
The Aiken Comte Playhouse hosts auditions for On Golden Pond on Sunday January 22 and Monday January with roles for two men aged 30 to 50 one woman 30 to 30 and one boy 12 to 10. Call 648-1438 or visit ai ken playhouse.com for details. Nearby acrea Heart Central Center showcases 14 senior arts photography students and 3 instructors Ann Marie Dalis Rosanne Stutts and Travis Wiggins of Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School on Tuesday January 17 from 5 to 7 PM for opening reception. Scott A Johnson signs The Mayer's Guide The Stately hosts of Augusta at the venue. For more information call 4700 or 706 826. Next PIF Italian cooking class is Tuesday January 17 at Rich Viviano's house at 6:30 PM call 641-1873.
The Aiken County Public Library hosts a Christmas puppet show titled Santa's Reindeer on Tuesday Dec 20 at 7 pm. The free event for all ages features a craft, a story reading, and a Santa visit, aimed mainly at ages 4 and up.
A clipped notice outlines changes to paper delivery options including a 5.90 rate and mentions standard service expectations and credentialing for readers. specifics are unclear due to watermarked OCR.
Friday results show Aiken achieving a set control in Pick 3 Midday 1 1 8 and Cash 5 38 28 18 4 9. Evening plays include Pick 3 89 7 and Mega Millions 14 25 26 31 56 plus Mega Ball 17 with various Cash 4 and Fantasy 5 numbers also listed.
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