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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2009
Page
3
Readers seek exact half mast rules beyond presidentially required days. They mention Memorial Day Fourth of July and ask for other dates. Also collects calls about dog poisonings, taxes on disabled people, and a letter praising Fred Nugent and Habitat housing coverage.
Aiken merchants doctors and dentists would lose customers if price margins narrowed prompting readers to call a TalkBack hotline or email with comments. The Aiken Standard notes readers may participate, names not required, and comments may be edited for space.
The National Weather Service in Columbia reports Aiken reached 95 degrees with a 97 heat index Tuesday and a 44 percent humidity. Forecasters expect upper 80s Wednesday, then upper 90s to near 100 Friday and Saturday with heat advisories possible. Red Cross urged hydration and heat safety.
Aiken Peace will host a Peace Picnic on Sunday June 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center pavilion on Whiskey Road celebrating its 5th anniversary. Guest speakers include Brett Bursey of the South Carolina Progressive Network at 3 30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Swingsation performs June 29 at 7 p.m. as part of Hopelands Summer concert Series.
The notice lists newsroom phone numbers for tips and submissions and provides editor contact emails and office hours. It notes circulation info including EZ Pay rates, delivery options, and a 2008 holiday schedule for Sunday editions.
Aiken County Council passed a 51.4 million dollar budget after amendments. Councilman Gary Bunker proposed reducing aid to Aiken and North Augusta by 94 000 dollars, sparking debate. Councilman Scott Singer offered a smaller 10 percent cut but the motion failed.
The Administrative Committee recommends a Wells Fargo Argonaut insurance package with cost savings of 375000 and adds 20000 in Tax Assessor's office for a new position. It allocates 94000 to aid Aiken and North Augusta, adds 100000 for contingency with a state federal consultant, plus 25000 for emergent operating expenses.
Tuesday drawing results list Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening, Palmetto Cash 5 and Mega Match numbers with a 3x multiplier, plus Cash 3 and Cash 4 summaries, Fantasy 5 and Mega Millions totals, and the Mega Ball number.
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