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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 2006
Page
3
A reader objects to booster clubs seeking more school support for sports. The letter argues many coaches exist already and questions funding, suggesting $277,000 could aid pupils needing tutoring or a summer childcare program for district staff.
A supporter commends Shirley Hardin as a terrific lady who helped trap and return 37 cats to the shelter in 1993. The caller urges her reinstatement to her job.
Voters hear a new debate as the Aiken School Board faces tax and funding questions. The editorial notes past promises to keep taxes low and suggests current plans may mirror prior criticisms. Readers are invited to comment via Talkback hotline or email.
The Aiken Standard corrects a Sunday story about History Day at Odell Weeks noting Robert Abshire, a Schofield Middle School seventh grader, won a state competition spot with Doolittle's Raid Attack from Shangri La. Readers may report further errors to editors by phone or email.
Graniteville residents grilled Norfolk Southern at a tax session about settlement taxes and 1099 forms. Kay Mortimer explained excludable items and advised gathering paperwork for a tax professional. Residents questioned late 1099 mailings and potential extensions, with NS noting an extension and a February letter. Information lines include IRS help and a local Claims Office visiting schedule.
Juilliard Jazz Orchestra hosts a free Saturday morning family concert and workshop at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts as part of its 100th anniversary activities in Aiken. Seven players will perform and interact with attendees in a Jazz 101 experience for families.
Juilliard Jazz presents a benefit jam session and workshop at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday at 11 a.m. for the Aiken Performing Arts Group. A free family concert follows at Southside Gallery Cafe Monet. Tickets for the main event are $20.
The notice lists office hours from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and provides newsroom contacts for Local News Features and Sports. It notes publisher contact Scott B Hunter and gives delivery and EZ Pay rates with a schedule of Sunday Plus dates for 2006.
City of Character focuses on March as Tolerance Month while listing March lottery results. Midday and evening draws show Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers, along with Palmetto Cash 5 and Cash 3/4 results and Fantasy 5 outcomes.
A new Modular Repackaging System at the Savannah River Site speeds removal of prohibited items from 55 gallon TRU waste drums before shipment to WIPP in New Mexico. Gloveboxes allow safe opening at the Solid Waste Management Facility in F Area, with almost 18,000 drums already shipped and completion of TRU shipments to WIPP by late 2007.
An armed robbery on Liberty Bell Lane North Augusta is under investigation after a motorist was forced to surrender cash at gunpoint. Aiken man Keith Satterwhite, 29, faces firing under the influence charges and weapons counts, including possession by a felon, from weekend incidents. He was jailed at the Aiken County Detention Center.
Area children mark Dr. Seuss birthday with activities and festivities planned for Wednesday. Organizers invite families to participate in readings crafts and games at local venues.
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