Editorial Taking care of your money
Two meetings in Aiken reflect a wary electorate as city and county officials pursue budgeting reform and a sales tax continuation. City Council will adopt zero-based budgeting to justify expenses while the Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission weighs a ballot measure to extend a 1-cent tax funding regional projects amid public scrutiny and frustration. The articles note past success with the tax funding necessary projects and emphasize voters will judge governmental fiscal handling.
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Frog Prince performance by Porkchop Productions praised
Last Wednesday, grandchildren and I enjoyed The Frog Prince by Stacy Maxwell and Laura Blanchette. The duo write, act, and costume, delivering entertaining theatre. Gratitude extended to Aiken County Library for bringing them.
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Tribute to Loretta Oxton and Aiken Regional staff
Acknowledges sincere devotion shown to Loretta Oxton by nurses doctors and staff at Aiken Regional Hospital and hospice. Son and family offer gratitude and prayer that all who helped at her end and through care be remembered.
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Aiken Standard Editorial Contacts Listing
Publisher Scott B Hunter and staff listed for Aiken Standard provide contact roles including Editor Jeffrey B Wallace News Director Timothy E O Briant Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa along with other management emails for newsroom and business operations.
Eckstrom calls for open government and spending transparency
South Carolina Comptroller Richard Eckstrom argues for open decision making and public access to government expenditures. He cites a transparency website, local postings, online stimulus details, and charge card data as strides toward accountability and cost reduction. He urges broader open government, including online college spending and streamed legislative meetings. He notes progress but says more work remains.
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Yogi Berra recollects George Steinbrenner after death
Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra spoke about George Steinbrenner, the Yankees owner, noting his role in building champions and his generous, caring nature. Berra recalled past differences but said they became great friends and he will miss him.
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Letters Don't Attack Arizona Governor Brewer
A reader defends Governor Brewer against editorial criticism of illegal immigration rhetoric. The letter argues Pitts misinterprets pronouns and frames national security, urging focus on substantive issues and federal policy responsibility. The writer condemns attacking a state leader while calling for security and border control.
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Yucca Mountain Supporter Urges Repository Use
Marjorie Radford Aiken urges continued use of Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste repository. She accuses President Obama and Secretary Chu of blocking the project for political reasons and argues underground storage is safer than current basins.
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Letters to the Editor Address Details
Contact information for submitting letters to the editor is provided. Readers may send mail to Box 456, Aiken, South Carolina 29802 or email letters@aikenstandard.com. A Fax line is available at 648-6052 for submissions.
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