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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 2009
Page
3
A reader critiques science education and the concept of gravity in public schools arguing for religious values and a “moment of science” opposed to mandated moments of silence. The piece frames science as atheistic and calls for a return to Christian principles in schooling.
Neighbor urges a Gatewood subdivision resident to remove gray plastic dog doo bags left in streets saying bags will not degrade quickly and create an unsightly mess. The note mentions transfers of dogs to Massachusetts in a climate controlled trailer to a no kill shelter and questions caring for animals and spaying or neutering.
Readers are advised to use a phone book to find a doctor in Aiken. The TalkBack hotline is (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com to leave messages. Names are optional and comments may be edited for space and content.
AAA Carolina spokeswoman Gifford says prices rise after OPEC production cuts and refinery slowdowns as driving declines ease. In Aiken Monday the average was 1.78 with stations like Sprint at 1.73 and Gregs Gas Plus at 1.72, while federal factors suggest continued fluctuation.
The Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness sponsors a high school essay contest with a February 28 deadline open to juniors and seniors in Aiken Richmond or Columbia counties and to CNTA members' children and grandchildren. Winners receive 1000 dollars each with 500 dollars awarded to their schools, at least three winners.
The Aiken County Board of Education will reveal preliminary cuts after its 7 p.m. meeting at 1000 Brookhaven Drive. District faces a $12 million shortfall in 2009 10 with most budget in personnel. Final budget vote set for June.
A Brown Lane resident reported a possible home burglary with a window screen found on the ground and insects under it. fingerprints were taken. A Palm Drive resident reported a barking dog and a dead puppy seen nearby. At Knights Inn on Richland Avenue a sink was broken and left in pieces after a cash-paid room. A Schroder Avenue resident reported a break in with alcohol stolen and a forced door.
Reader submissions are encouraged and newsroom contacts are listed for tips and requests. Subscribers can reach Editorial at 644 2381 or 644 2401 for delivery issues and account questions. the paper posts rates and schedules with specific weekday and weekend delivery times.
The Aiken City Council approved a 2009 10 fiscal year goals list including stabilizing Crosland Park developing a youth center and formulating a senior task force. Officials met with nonprofits to plan the Crosland Park Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative and explored a Galaxy Activity Center concept for teens. The council also advanced two loan amendments with Aiken Corporation to fund Crosland Park Edgewood and Toole Hill projects and moved ordinances on property lease for Aiken Compounding Pharmacy and a York Street water tower lease.
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