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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2013
Page
3
The letter writers urge a voter vote on school funding for Bettis Academy Road, question guns in alcohol venues, oppose White House closure, demand pay cuts for SRS leaders, demand furlough scrutiny, oppose broad bans, argue over food stamp and student aid spend, and suggest furloughs for Congress.
A reader thanks the person who found their Regions debit card and turned it in to Regions Bank on Whiskey Road. They offer to repay the kindness if the situation repeats and invite readers to share comments via TalkBack or email, noting names may be edited or omitted.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for misidentifying Blake Spa in a caption about the Aiken High School plant sale. The paper commits to accurate reporting for Aiken County and beyond and invites readers to report factual errors via Melissa Hanna at 803-644-2364 or editorial@aikenstandard.com.
Aiken City Council unanimously approved guidance for next year’s Accommodations Tax allocations. About 186 171 dollars is recommended for 17 events and projects during 2013 2014 to promote tourism, with 343 520 dollars requested by groups including Aiken Music Festival and Aiken Trials. Peggy Penland noted the tough task of judging requests while ensuring fair review, as committees wait for all applications before speaking at meetings. Philip Merry was sworn in as the newest member after winning the March 12 special election for the at large seat.
Senator Lindsey Graham stopped in downtown Aiken for about an hour visiting Laurens Street stores with Mayor Fred Cavanaugh. He asked about the local business climate and noted improvements while buying items, including Clemson apron and a camouflage knife, and spoke on immigration reform and federal budget issues. He urged preserving MOX and discussed avoiding furloughs at Savannah River Site.
The Honor Court includes Karey Santos Millbrook Elementary Amelia Ligons Aiken High Elizabeth Supan Aiken Elementary Loretta Childless Greendale Kathleen Langston Redcliffe and Tamara Butler Hammond Hill. The 2013 District Teacher of the Year will be announced at a USC Aiken banquet sponsored by Public Education Partners.
Dan McCarthy, longtime horse trainer, promotes the third and final jewel of Aiken’s Triple Crown as a showcase of “greatest athletes on earth.” He explains polo demands precise speed, stopping, and quick directional shifts in potential polo ponies as he seeks affordable, intelligent prospects at the track.
McCarthy trains horses at a 150 acre farm near Kitchings Mill for polo. He explains a gradual program from stall to outdoor turnout to keep horses supple and relaxed before introducing mallets and balls, with 18 months to two years of training for low-goal play.
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