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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2011
Page
3
A resident questions the justification for school taxes, noting 17 years of payments without having children in South Carolina schools. The writer argues that taxes should not apply if they do not benefit from public schooling.
A reader argues for paying school taxes without having children, noting everyone benefits from an educated population. The piece asks readers to consider who paid for their schooling and how an educated citizenry aids decisions, careers, taxes, and civic participation.
A reader voices outrage that the County Council reportedly walked away from millions in tax credits tied to the land purchase for the new county administrative building. The letter questions whether the council will correct the error or relocate the project downtown to undo the financial impact on taxpayers.
A local council vote on a tax increase lists seven council members who backed the measure. The speaker vows to campaign against those who supported the tax, aiming to influence upcoming elections.
Readers question why hunger and homelessness persist if private charity should replace government aid. The letter argues for public support and criticizes reliance on charity as insufficient, urging dialogue and comment submissions to the Aiken Standard.
Aiken Public Safety reports a rise in car break-ins downtown affecting the central business district. Thieves break windows in seconds stealing purses wallets cash and small electronics while owners are away. Capt. Wendell Hall urges residents to lock bags and wallets and keep valuables out of sight. Incident mentions on Laurens Street and Park Avenue with no suspects yet.
Lead instructor Sheny Northgard notes 13 students were assigned to craft star spangled mannequin head styles two weeks ago. Heads were due Friday and a vote by students and staff selected the top three for creativity and skill demonstration.
Northgard praises Lacy Schools of Cosmetology in Aiken for a holiday contest with entries by Sasha Jules and Latrail Abney. The program, at 3084 Whiskey Road, offers hair styling nail design and aesthetics training and public salon services.
The notice provides newsroom contact numbers for tips and calls to managing editor Michael Gibbons plus an email for submissions. It includes publication details, mailing addresses in Aiken SC, and long-standing rates and delivery information for various subscription options.
The Aiken Junior Sports Association will run its 10th annual golf clinic for boys and girls 8 to 13. Five sessions will be held at Houndslake Country Club from July 18 to 22 with a $50 fee. Details at www.aikenjuniorsports.org or 643-4657.
See Elvis tribute artists perform at VFW Post 5877 on July 9 with two shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are 10 and 20 dollars, with 35 dollars for a VIP pass for both performances. For tickets call Terri Futreal at 474-2411. It also notes USC Aiken University Theater Players present An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein July 12 to 14 at 7:30 p.m. at O Connell Theatre Etherredge Center with 5 dollar tickets. Box office hours on weekdays are listed along with a phone contact 703 409 6162.
Friday draws listed include Pick 3 Midday Jce Pick 4 Midday 7 4 0 6 Pick 3 Evening 2 2 1 Pick 4 Evening 7 1 0 7 Megs Mion 30 12 27 35 17 Mega Ball 26 MegaPlier 4 plus Cash 3 and Cash 4 Midday 0 0 9 6 Georgia Five Midday 7 2 3 4 8 Cash 3 Evening 5 6 1 Cash 4 Evening 4 6 7 3 Georgia Five Evening 2 6 9 9 4 Fantasy 5 37 6 10 28 16 Mega Millions 30 12 27 35 17 Mega Ball 26.
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