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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2012
Page
3
A veteran writer from Aiken vents over perceived anti veteran bias at home improvement retailers where military discount cards are challenged as fake. He notes widespread fake cards and urges stores to honor discounts despite doubts. He contrasts 9/11 unity with current attitudes toward veterans.
The note argues politicians evade laws on automated calls and urges voters to skip supporting any candidate who uses polls or recorded political ads, notably those on Sunday mornings.
A reader vents about automated political calls and urges action through the TalkBack line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial askenstandard com. The letter states commenters need not reveal names and notes the Aiken Standard may edit submissions for space and content.
The Aiken Standard issues corrections for Alpha Phi Alpha MLK awards breakfast errors. The Drum Major award was presented to Dr Frank Roberson. Chapters Omicron Tau Lambda and Sigma Tau belong to Alpha Phi Alpha. Readers urged to report errors to Mike Gibbons by phone or email.
The note lists office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Butland Drive with phone 648-2311, fax 648-6052, and an email for the executive editor.
The Aiken County Recreation Center master plan proposes demolishing and rebuilding the pool, adding a basketball court, parking, splash pad, walking trail, and a 7,300 square foot indoor gym. Phase costs total about 3.7 million dollars, with potential funding from Capital Projects Sales Tax.
The 6th Annual Relay For Life Aiken Golf Classic is set for April 23 at the Reserve and Hollow Creek courses in Woodside Plantation to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Organizers Led by Sandy Bartholomew and Bill Blosser seek $35,000 with about 180 players and sponsorships from $125 to $5,000.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions opens the 2012 Innovative Teaching mini grant program for CSRA public elementary and middle school teachers. Grants of 500 750 or 1000 support STEM lesson supplies and equipment across Aiken Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Edgefield Columbia and Richmond counties.
The district will host a facility funding committee meeting at the district office Friday at noon. Comprised of School Board members, staff, and residents, the group seeks alternative funding sources for facility needs across 40 schools. Open to the public at 1000 Brookhaven Drive. contact Tray Traxler at 641-2437 or ttraxler@aiken.k12.sc.us.
Free income tax preparation and electronic filing will be available at the Nancy Carson Public Library in North Augusta on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling 279-5767.
A burglary on Ligon Avenue involved a forced back door and theft of a gun and money. An Alfred Street resident reported a broken window with nothing missing. A Douglas Drive resident noted a teen gathering at home. An Aiken man stopped for erratic driving faced DUI open container marijuana and paraphernalia charges.
Customer notes issues with newspaper delivery and asks about re delivery options. Calls are provided for standard and weekend hours, with redelivery window 6 30 am to 10 30 am weekdays and 7 am to 11 am weekends.
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