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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2013
Page
3
A reader voices frustration over BB guns and a series of questions about ObamaCare exemptions, local burning regulations in Aiken County, pollution costs, and general environmental concerns. The message blends nostalgia, safety worries, and calls for scrutiny of public policy.
Aiken Standard readers question the cost of mailing and printing individual notices to taxpayers whose information was compromised. The caller notes that those who filed electronically are affected and urges brevity, offering TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or editoriale aikenstandard.com for comments.
The Feb 16 Aiken Standard corrected two items: the MOX Project is designed to process 34 metric tons of plutonium, and Becky Koelker was misidentified as the Aiken Elementary principal in a column about Education Oversight Committee proposals.
County Assistant Administrator Brian Sanders outlined future pay and benefits issues while urging review of the pay scale for new hires. Departments cited needs for staff in buildings and grounds and road maintenance funding, with projects including a new Animal Shelter and drainage work in Briar Cliff and Fox Chase. Engineering and planning discussed stormwater, nuisance complaints, signage enforcement, and the Smart 911 program, while PRT highlighted park awareness and the county recreation center master plan.
JoAnn Tillman Ministries extends its Blanket Drive through the end of February to collect money, new blankets and hygiene items for elderly and disabled individuals. Angela Brown, chief operating officer, says donations can be dropped at First Citizens Bank, 125 Park Ave, with hours 9 to 5:30. deadline noon Feb 28.
Donations accepted at First Citizens Bank 125 Park Ave from 9 am to 5 pm weekdays and 9 am to noon on Feb 28. Items include money new blankets shampoo deodorant soap combs hairbrushes toothpaste toothbrush gloves hats scarves and gifts for children. Also an Eat to Live seminar promoting healthy eating.
The Smith Group hosts its 11th Annual Mardi Gras Party on March 1 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St. Proceeds go to Children’s Place Inc. Entertainment by Palmetto Groove Band. Tickets include Cajun appetizers buffet desserts beer wine and hurricanes. Aerobic and Nutrition classes meet March on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Smith Hazel Recreation Center 400 Kershaw St NE from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is 7 per month. For more information call 642-1634.
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