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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2009
Page
3
Readers complain about a 70 percent earmark for personnel, wage donations, and union ideas while criticizing management, sick days, and pay. The letter touches on state policy, stimulus debates, and alleged racism in front-page reporting as residents urge accountability and transparency.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to leave messages via TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com. Names need not be included and comments may be edited for space and content.
Superintendent Beth Everitt welcomed a roomful of students parents and staff as the Aiken County Board of Education discussed a $9 million budget gap. Critics urged preserving teachers and the International Baccalaureate program amid proposed cuts including 20 percent district funding for athletics and larger class sizes.
Reader tips delivery questions subscriptions and contact details for The Aiken Standard. It lists newsroom numbers managing editor and staff emails and outlines delivery times re delivery hours and re delivery contacts. It also includes office hours and subscription rates with a brief postal note.
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center hosts Our Own, a Black History Month banquet for nearly 200 senior members. The Saturday program at 6 p.m. includes soul food cook-offs, vendors, entertainment, and awards to celebrate living and departed seniors with photos and heirlooms on display. Proceeds go to senior programs.
Aiken Technical College and partner colleges host a College Goal Sunday workshop in the academic success center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers from USC Aiken Augusta State University and Piedmont Technical College will assist with free financial aid applications and guidance on grants scholarships work study and loans. Participants should bring 2008 tax returns and W-2s. pre register by calling Amanda Chittum at 593 9954 ext 1261.
A financial aid workshop is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ATC in the academic success center located in the 700 building.
The Pilot Club of North Augusta stages its Annual Attic Sale at the North Augusta Community Center 101 Brookside Drive across from the Public Safety Department Saturday March 7 from 8 am to 1 pm. Furniture household items toys baby items clothing jewelry books and baked goods will be offered. For information call 803 279 3717.
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