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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 2010
Page
3
A reader letter criticizes President Obama for recklessness by BP and alleges a socialist direction for the nation. The writer contrasts Obama’s perceived faults with past critiques of Bush and Carter, arguing race influences opinions and calls for government removal.
A reader notes that a local nonprofit raffle appeared in the Aiken Standard on Wednesday June 16 and questions when the sheriff's and administrator's offices will crack down. The writer asserts raffles are illegal gambling in South Carolina and urges action to stop them.
Jim Tatum cites Alvin Greene as retired from the military, but confusion arises over whether the discharge was involuntary. The reader questions the timeline for opening a road behind the Walmart on the Southside and contrasts it with a quicker four lane project from Augusta to Aiken.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to comment on an energy park project at the Savannah River Site. Guards fences and hazardous materials are cited as concerns, with a Hotline and email for submissions and a note that names will not be published.
The Family Y celebrated a groundbreaking for a new Miracle League baseball field at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta. The barrier free field features a rubberized surface and flat bases enabling safe play for ages 4 and up with developmental or physical disabilities. Opening day is Oct 2 with registrations starting Aug 2. fee $40 with aid available.
The notice lists office hours at 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC and contacts for editorial and staff including Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Huffman and Scott Hunter. It notes ISSN 0893 2557 and date details for Sunday Plus deliveries in 2010 with multiple delivery dates and EZ Pay rates.
A Graniteville resident reported Saturday the theft of lawn equipment from Rennie Street. A Warrenville resident said electronics firearms and home damage were taken on Keith Drive. Beech Island on Row Road saw electronics theft and property damage. An Aiken resident reported missing money jewelry electronics and medications from Richardson's Lake. A Wagener resident found a bullet hole in a trailer roof and a bullet in the living room after a nighttime noise detection.
The Aiken County Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. to approve the final reading of the 2010-11 budget and discuss additional administrative appointments. No pay raise is planned, and no furloughs are expected. Open vacancies include Area 2 assistant superintendent and principals at Midland Valley High Clearwater Elementary and A.L. Corbett Middle.
Sunday drew Pick 3 7 8 2 and Pick 4 8 0 3 8 while Cash 3 Midday was 7 2 0 and Cash 4 Midday 8 3 1 6. Evening Cash 3 6 4 3 and Fantasy 5 results were not available at press time. see Tuesday’s Aiken Standard for details.
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