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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 2012
Page
3
Reader questions how to place a measure to cut the school millage in half at the November ballot. They note scrutiny of county actions by Scott Singer and the County Council regarding votes for auditor and treasurer.
A reader criticizes eminent domain use by county or state authorities, calling for fair land valuations and infrastructure investment by Bridgestone. They cite opposition to taking land at $1,000 per acre, praise Charles Barton for defending residents, and express broader grievances about government and religion.
Community message invites readers to call the TalkBack hot line or email and leave a brief comment. The notice notes readers’ names are not necessary and emphasizes concise, direct feedback.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for misidentifying Joy and Jacob Landry in Sunday’s paper. The stars of Swamp People are father and son, not two unrelated individuals.
The Mid-Day Lions Club awarded scholarships to five students during a Cumberland Village meeting. Ashleigh Anderson received 2000 dollars for USC Aiken nursing studies, with Kendall Driscoll Jamie Brill Victoria Jacks and Emily Zimmerman each receiving 1000 dollars. The club credited strong fundraising for two extra scholarships.
City Council meets at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers to review Other Post-Employment Benefits with attorney Warner Anthony present to answer questions. GASB 45 requires state and local governments to report OPEBs like pensions, moving from pay as you go. City Manager Richard Pearce notes steps to refine contribution amounts and fund future obligations. The meeting includes a first reading on an ordinance to transfer a Hangar lease to Victory Aviation Services Inc.
The Aiken County Board of Education will give final approval to the 2012 13 budget at a 7 p.m. meeting at the district office 1000 Brookhaven Drive in Aiken. The plan includes a 4.6 mill increase for operations raising 27.60 per 100000 in property value, with no tax rise on owner occupied homes.
A Georgia lottery brief lists numbers drawn on Sunday with several winning tags and a partial sequence 825 758 444. It notes a male bettor phrase and mentions a record of 4 aaoay.
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