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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2011
Page
3
A caller defends his identity as a doctor while addressing callers who accused him of racism. He notes his friendships with Black people and criticizes Obama and Carter in a controversial exchange. He urges mental health support and expresses care for the critics.
Residents urge officials to repave the track at Odell Weeks and stop spending on tennis courts. The message stresses prioritizing track facilities and public recreation space improvements.
A reader voices frustration with President Obama and his handling of snow days. The writer argues he has had time to fix issues but is failing and unqualified, expressing strong dissatisfaction and thanks.
A reader notes karma as a guiding life force on Valentine’s Day and praises a loved one’s compliment. The Aiken Standard invites comments via TalkBack hotline or email, with readers’ names optional and comments subject to editing for space and content.
In the February 6 issue the Aiken Standard incorrectly named Bill Brown as achieving a hole in one on the Cedar Creek Country Club fifth hole. The newspaper regrets the error.
The Aiken Steeplechase Association reminds patrons with reserved spaces from last spring that March 1 is the deadline to keep their spots. A drawing for a permanent railside space will be held before the last race on March 26 with proceeds funding the Aiken Equine Ambulance.
Deadline for reserve parking at Powderhouse Fields is March 1. Offices are open 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parking at Powderhouse Fields is $15 per vehicle.
Beech Island SC staff present a two hour look at slavery at Redcliffe during the Civil War era. A slide show and guided tour of four slave cabins and the Hammond house reveal daily life, house and field slavery, and diary notes from James Henry Hammond.
Federal offices post offices state offices and most banks will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. City and county offices in Aiken along with Aiken County public schools will follow regular schedules except a snow makeup day for the county. Submit any additional closings to editorial at aikenstandard.com.
The Aiken Standard invites reader submissions and provides newsroom contact numbers for tips and messages. Email editorial at editorial@aikenstandard.com and reach the newsroom at 644-2401. managing editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644-2381.
The Dawg Pound Relay For Life team and Veterinary Services held a heartworm clinic to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Dr. Holly Woltz led the Have A Heart event with 25 team members aiding 40 to 50 dogs over two hours at Aiken High School area events.
Saturday drawing results show Palmetto Cash 5 numbers 4 10 12 15 24 with multiplier 2 and Powerball 36 with Powerplay 5. Powerball and mid and evening Cash 3 4 5 draws listed. Cash 4 Evening, Win For Life and Fantasy 5 numbers unavailable at press time. See Monday Aiken Standard for full results.
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