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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2012
Page
3
An Aiken Standard opinion argues Social Security and Medicare are not entitlements and that the program was meant to operate as a trust fund. It accuses politicians of diverting Trust Fund money and calls for restitution of every dollar taken.
Community message stresses respect for property and urges dog owners to clean up after their pets in all Aiken parks. Officials remind residents that park upkeep is funded by taxpayer money and must be protected.
Drivers must stop on road sensors to activate left turn signals when few cars are present. The sensors lie in the lane before the white line and detect a car to trigger the signal. If you are alone in the lane, stopping on the sensor helps the light change.
Readers ask why controlled burns are conducted in Hitchcock Woods amid bird nesting season. The letter argues the practice is detrimental and unnecessary, inviting public comment via TalkBack line or email, with names optional and comments edited for space.
Savannah River Remediation awarded 15000 to eight area schools to fund innovative math and science instruction. Linda Walker at East Aiken School of the Arts buys student centered math kits for grades three through five to support hands on learning and Common Core objectives. Dave Olson notes deserving classrooms lack materials, hindering student achievement.
SRR grant winners include Nathan Lobaugh Clearwater Elementary Beth Graham Hammond Hill Pamela Sweeney Byrd Christina McNeely Redcliffe Alicia Miller Lewiston Evans Ga Marie Karr Trinidad Holly Hill Linda Walker East Aiken School of the Arts and supplies. Lobaugh will buy four to six Foss Science kits for grades three to five to boost hands on activities. Olson of SRA notes the need to spark math and science interest as the CSRA region recognizes educators at a Thursday reception in Aiken.
A 32 year old Augusta man, George Drumgold, was shot in the leg around 2:30 a.m. at the Breckenridge II Apartments on East Martintown Road in North Augusta. Witnesses say an altercation occurred in the courtyard. shooter identity is not yet confirmed.
The city announces Memorial Day holiday closures for City offices and a one day delay for garbage and recycling. CPR and first aid training is set for May 29 at H Odell Weeks Activities Center with fees 25 in advance 35 at the door. Registration and details via 706 955 0911 or firstresponseepr.com.
Aiken Mayor Fred Cavanaugh proclaimed May 25 to 31 as Memorial Day Poppy Days for the Aiken Unit 26 of the American Legion Auxiliary. Volunteers will distribute poppies Thursday and Friday at Kroger and Friday and Saturday at Lowe's on Whiskey Road, with pictured participants including Ann Colachico and others.
The Sun day edition of the Aiken Standard corrects a story omitting Zoe Barton a kindergarten student at J D Lever Elementary School as a Character Award recipient The newspaper invites readers to report factual errors by calling Mike Gibbons or emailing editorial at aikenstandard com
The notice lists contact details for 8:30 a.m. weekday coverage at 326 Butland Drive with phone 648 2311 and fax 648 6052. It names Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and Sports Editor Cam Huffman with their extensions.
Information on mail delivery options EZ Pay rates and frequencies. Contact (803) 648-2311 for details. The Aiken Standard, established in 1867, is published by Aiken Communications Inc. Mail to P O Box 456 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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