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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2012
Page
3
A reader argues Zimmerman’s credibility is destroyed by past lies and criticizes public focus on Trayvon Martin. The letter questions helmet laws in South Carolina and how uninsured head injuries burden taxpayers, calling legislators hypocritical.
Readers accuse a female weather forecaster of incompetence prompting a TalkBack line and email address for comments. The offer invites brief messages with no bylines and promises comments may not be published.
The Aiken Standard corrects Walter Clifford’s misidentification in Saturdays What Are You Reading. The correct feature appears on page 30. Readers are asked to report factual errors by contacting Mike Gibbons at 644-2381 or editor at aikenstandard.com.
Aiken County residents may again comment on the 2012 13 school district budget at a Tuesday 7 p.m. public hearing at the district office 1000 Brookhaven Drive. The Board has tentatively approved a tax increase up to 4.6 mills affecting businesses and rental property but not owner occupied homes. The operations budget runs about 161 million dollars with final approval set for June 26.
The 2012-13 budget shifts about 1.8 million from reserves for a new technology platform and wireless overlays. It adds a 2 percent raise for district employees with potential step increases, and includes a 2 percent raise for assistant principals. It funds three new curriculum coach positions and two education technology roles, plus five career and technology education programs, while eliminating four middle school reading interventions.
Aiken County Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 1000 Brookhaven Drive. Senior writer Rob Novit of the Aiken Standard notes the event. he is a Walterboro native and University of Georgia journalism graduate.
CSRA Parkinson Support Group will host an evening of bingo socializing and a dessert auction at St John Towers dining room 724 Greene St Augusta at 6 p.m. Several bakers will provide treats for bidding as attendees relax laugh and outbid for favorites for more information call Eva Erwin.
Elliott Levy director of the Aiken County Historical Museum will speak at the Wednesday June 20 meeting of the Senior Men's Club of Aiken. The luncheon gathering at Houndslake Country Club includes spouses and guests. Call 226-0338 for membership or lunch reservations.
Watford's School of Karate offers its 27th annual Women's Self defense and Awareness Clinic on June 19 21 26 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. Free entry. Debbie Knight Charity Golf Tournament on June 30 at Midland Valley Country Club Graniteville contact 593-0298 593-6465. Aiken County Gifted and Talented Education Elementary Showcase at 7 p.m. contact Joe Laurenza 641-2770. Bipolar support group meets the third Tuesday monthly at 6 30 p.m. contact 706-722-0010 706-736-4339.
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