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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 2011
Page
3
A reader questions the School Board about history and colonial roots, arguing people left England to escape taxes and religious persecution. The letter also opines on keeping a tree standing and references a mailing address and contact.
Aiken Standard readers urge a fireworks ban due to severe drought and abundant pine trees and pine straw. They warn against a repeat of Arizona disasters and criticize taxes and education, calling for concise public comments via hotline or email.
The Aiken Standard corrects a previous quotation from retiring Aiken High teacher Jim Laine about technology gadgets. He said gadgets do not necessarily equate more learning and that teachers can be effective with or without devices if used wisely. science and math teachers may benefit from devices when used wisely.
One of several suspects at large in a recent drug bust was arrested Wednesday after returning home. Francis Raymond Rainey Jr., 65, of 172 Midway Circle, is charged with distribution of schedule III substances and operating a stash house. The operation, involving the Aiken County Sheriff Office narcotics team SWAT and warrants, resulted in seven arrests and the seizure of 13 pounds of marijuana 5 ounces of cocaine and several handguns. Three suspects remain at large. Deputies charged residents of the homes where drugs were found with related offenses as investigators noted the broad scope of the law used to combat drug activity. Contact Karen Daily.
Aiken County ham radio lovers plan a 24 hour field day demonstration at North Augusta Public Safety Station 2 501 W Five Notch Road starting 2 p.m. Saturday and ending 2 p.m. Sunday. Kent Hufford of Aiken ARES notes ARRL field day draws 35000 nationwide with ham radio proving vital when phones fail.
Aiken County employees will receive a 2 percent pay increase effective July 1, the first budgeted raise in three years. The measure was one of seven amendments to the budget and is funded by about 600,000 in carry forward underruns. Debate centered on merit raises versus universal increases and the impact of magistrate system restructuring on savings.
The notice lists office hours, contact emails, phone and fax numbers for staff including Tim O Briant Cam Huffman and Michael I. It cites the Aiken Standard address PO Box 456 Aiken SC and publication details with delivery dates and EZ Pay rates for 2011.
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