Library North End Renovation Sparks Taxpayer Backlash
Readers criticize a sixteen million dollar project to refurbish the north end of the library as a wasteful use of public funds, accusing officials of poor stewardship and high costs.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2010
Page
3
Thanking the Finder of a Lost Gold Watch at Publix
A shopper who found a gold watch turned it in at the Publix service desk. The owner is urged to contact store staff to claim the item with proof of ownership.
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Publix
Rethinking Citizenship by Birth or Marriage
The writer argues for revisiting citizenship rules tied to birth or marriage and cites concerns over nine month pregnancies driving risky border travel from Mexico. The piece emphasizes following proper citizenship processes and questions current paths to citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Presidency Critique Targets Obama and Bush Legacies
A reader writes that Obama was the worst president since Carter and urges blame on his administration rather than Bush. The note also criticizes Clinton for leaving the country in a mess due to personal indiscretions.
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Obama
America
Jimmy Carter
Bush
Clinton
School policy prompts talkback on line cutting
Readers complain that administrators permit students to cut in line and push others, calling it elitism. They urge adherence to rules and urge submitting comments to the TalkBack hotline or email, with names optional and comments subject to editing.
Correction notice fixes millage rate error in Aiken
The Aiken Standard corrects a May 11 report stating that 66 mills yield $182,600 yearly. The corrected figure is that each mill generates $132,600 annually. Readers are urged to report factual errors via editorial contacts at the paper.
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Aiken
Aiken County
South Carolina
Mike Gibbons
Jeff Wallace
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O
Rutland Drive
S.C
Aiken County Schools advance budget with no teacher raises
The Aiken County Board of Education approved first reading of the 2010-11 budget with no salary increases, no furloughs, and no personnel cuts. Administrators cite prior cuts to avoid layoffs while exploring two federal stimulus grants to reduce bond costs. A dental sealant program seeks expansion, but current in-school screenings by volunteers remain valued.
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Aiken
South Carolina
Troy Traxler
Columbia
Health Promotions Specialists
Cecilia Davidson
Wesley Hightower
Dinner honors Purple Heart recipients in Aiken area
Aiken area residents attended a May 8 Dinner For Two honoring Purple Heart recipients. Cpl. Matthew Dillon Memorial Chapter 2005 hosted at the South Carolina National Guard Armory in Graniteville. Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. James Livingston spoke and urged voters to demand strong VA funding, tax free veteran residency, and a Veteran Affairs secretary in the president’s cabinet. Donations support the MOPH chapter in Aiken.
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Military Order of the Purple Heart
Matthew Dillon
South Carolina National Guard
Graniteville
Cpl Dillon
Aiken
al Anbar
Iraq
James Livingston
USMC
Livingston
Vietnam
4Th Marines
Republic of Vietnam
Nixon
Saigon
Cpl
Contact Details for Aiken Standard Submissions and Delivery
Aiken Standard invites reader submissions and provides newsroom contact numbers for tips and staff. It outlines delivery times, re delivery windows, cancellation procedures, and subscription payment details, including office hours and email addresses for editorial and staff.
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Tae
Aiken
Huan Gandesdio
Police arrest more in assault case near Aldrich Street
Three suspects attacked a 14-year-old boy on Aldrich Street April 28. Jahalil E. Cody, 18, is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. A 17-year-old was charged, a juvenile detained, and police provided details of the street confrontation and hospital injuries.
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Jahalil E. Cody
Cody
Aldrich
York Streets
Gup
Domino's Pizza
York Street
Karen Daily
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
Mars Hill names college marshal and NHS member
Samantha Lee Rybicki of Aiken is named a college marshal at Mars Hill College among 16 marshals from rising juniors and seniors based on GPA. Aiken High School student William J. Simmons earns National Honor Society membership, son of Harry Lee and Thomasina Robinson, grandson of Thomas and Mary.
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Samantha Lee Rybicki
Aiken
Mars Hill College
Mars Hill
William J. Simmons
Harry Lee
Thomasina Robinson
Thomas and Mary
Sumter
Lottery Draws Tuesday and Monday Winning Numbers
Tuesday results include Pick 3 Midday 5 9 1 Pick 4 Midday 2 1 7 7 Pick 3 Evening 7 0 0 Pick 4 Evening 8 1 4 6 Palmetto Cash 5 7 15 33 37 38 Power Up 4 MegaMillions 26 54 43 33 46 MegaBall 9 MegaPlier 4 Cash 3 Midday 2 4 7 Cash 4 Midday 9 1 4 3 Cash 3 Evening 1 1 5 Cash 4 Evening 7 4 5 7 Fantasy 5 35 29 16 22 19 MegBall 9 Monday night results Cash 4 Evening 2 6 5 1 Fantasy 5 6 18 21 27 34
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