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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2010
Page
3
A commentary on driving manners notes that signaling does not grant impolite lane changes or abrupt cuts. It urges drivers to respect others on the road and maintain safe distances and pacing.
In 1923 South Carolina began public school bus transportation marking a start to organized pupil mobility. The program connected students to schools, reflecting early state efforts to expand access to education via transit.
A reader claims Barack Obama surpassed Jimmy Carter as the worst president, stating Carter was initially viewed as the worst but Obama is more disappointing. The letter expresses strong negative opinion without detailing policy specifics.
A columnist vents that rural residents face neglected roads with no taxpayer-funded paving, urging accountability for how public funds are used and criticizing expectations of government relief in the countryside.
The Planning Commission and City Council discuss adding 400 to 500 new housing units on the Northside and charting them on planning maps to support an expressway suitable for car traffic.
Editorial urges stronger aid for servicemen as the nation remains at war. Calls for increased morale support, resources for families, and public backing of military efforts to sustain the war. Emphasizes unity and practical help for soldiers and veterans.
The article notes the federal universal service fee on landline and cell phones rose. AT&T characterizes it as a tax rather than a fee, arguing it funds telecommunication needs for low income households high cost areas schools libraries and rural hospitals.
The piece notes road scraping problems where bulldozer operators lack direction and dirt piles along roads. It argues sales tax should wait for spending oversight. It cites misappropriation of funds in New Ellenton and a lack of overseeing authority.
Readers fear violence in Aiken shopping centers and call for safety. The paper offers a TalkBack line at (803) 644-2384 and an email for comments, noting names aren't required and submissions may be edited for space and content.
VPSA assumes control of the water system from Avondale Mills Inc while Aiken County gains ownership of the sewer system. The transfer, effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday, follows months of dispute sparked by steep water bills in Graniteville and Vaucluse. Avondale pays 1.4 million to cover losses and rehab lines. VPSA plans 17 million in upgrades over three years with grants, loans, and stimulus funds sought from multiple sources.
The City will convert a former gas station site at York Street and Richland Avenue into a small park with a grasscrete parking lot for Wesley United Methodist Church during services and public use. The church donates 20 feet and the city donates 20 feet, with trees, a walking path, gazebo, and benches to accompany the lot.
LeDuc says the park will invite passersby and beautify the entrance to downtown. Officials estimate a $115 000 cost and plan to seek council approval March 8 to use remaining Tax Increment Financing funds. Construction would take about two months after start, funded by open space money and TIF transfers bringing open space funds to about $1 million.
Aiken County Council approved a 1 million internal loan to MTU Detroit Diesel to fund infrastructure at Sage Mall Industrial Park. The deal avoids bonds, offering an estimated 4 percent interest and five year payback. Announcement on locating a manufacturing site expected in March.
The American Red Cross of Aiken County hosts a free Introduction to Mass Care on Saturday February 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Aiken County. Attendance is open to volunteers for disaster response with limited seating and registration by February 25 at 641-4152.
The Aiken Standard announces office hours and contact emails for editors and departments. It lists mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 and phone numbers for news, sports, and general inquiries. A schedule of EZ Pay rates and Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2009 is provided.
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