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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2010
Page
3
Editorial questions the Obama administration and state impact on Supreme Court nominations and teacher furloughs. It argues furlough days for teachers and administrators, citing state pressure, and asks what is wrong with the situation.
A fragment argues that public trust in police should extend to their handling of illegal aliens, urging confidence in law enforcement decisions during times of trouble.
A resident reports mailing the census in April and receiving a confidentiality assurance before four visitors came to fill out the form at their home. The respondent questions the purpose and costs, feeling unsure about the process and privacy.
The writer asks where to donate excess cards to aid service groups and rejects discarding them. They also urge City of Aiken to enforce noise rules for motorcycles if it enforces radios and loud music rules.
Residents in the New Hope area urge action after a pool gifted by Graniteville Co. was neglected by Aiken County. They warn that closing the pool could push local youths toward crime and jeopardize the area's future leaders.
Readers call for removal of TalkBacks as a public forum arguing politics with a focus on Obama. The letter writers urge editors to drop the feature to reduce partisan dispute in the paper.
Readers invited to comment on who to take Washington back from and to call the TalkBack hotline or email the Aiken Standard. Names not required and comments may be edited for space.
North Augusta Public Safety investigates a late Monday holdup at Circle K 226 Georgia Ave. Two men entered with a shotgun one wore camouflage hoodie dreadlocks the other in black with a white towel over his face they fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The Aiken SPCA launches a 4.2 million capital campaign to fund a 20,000 square foot Willow Run Road center with adoption suites a spay neuter clinic and education center. Donations and memorial bricks fund the project which aims to raise 3.2 million to complete in about a year. The plan includes a 12 000 annual sterilizations capacity and two new programs.
A reception at the Aiken Center for the Arts marks the opening of new exhibits and the Celebrate Aiken art and writing contest winners. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh will present special awards at 7 p.m. with Alan Mac Taggart serving as judge for the art show.
The Aiken Standard announces contact details for staff and publishers, rates for home and mail delivery, and upcoming delivery dates for Sunday Plus subscribers. Includes phone numbers, emails, and distribution info for 2010 with various weekend and daily options.
Aiken lists May numbers for the day, including Pick 3 Midday 1 7 8 and Pick 4 Midday 6 0 2 5. Evening draws show Pick 3 9 9 4 and Cash 4 Evening 3 1 8 4 with other lottery results and Mega Millions and Power-Up details.
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