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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 2009
Page
3
A resident recalls 1993 Social Security increases and blames policy for a stalled rise. Dr. Kate Mayes is praised for restoring her office in the old house and beautifying Aiken.
Reader questions why Guantanamo detainees receive swine flu vaccinations while relatives are denied. They ask if Obama’s mother in law was vaccinated, urge county health departments to vaccinate all, and cite seniors at risk. They praise USCA concert choir and a local kindness, condemn unequal punishment and call government corruption into question.
A defender argues it was amazing to see someone stand up for credit card companies and the high interest rates they charge.
A Kabul government praised by foreign powers awarded a multibillion dollar copper mining contract to China, amid debate in the United States over further troop deployment. The piece notes American lives and funds spent to sustain the Afghan government and invites readers to comment.
Democratic candidates Jim Rex Mullins McLeod Vincent Sheheen hosted a Meet Our Next Governor event at the Aiken Men of Action Building. Absent were Robert Ford and Dwight Drake as party officials touted education health care and jobs as defining 2010 race issues.
Aiken County Council approved a second reading of an ordinance to expand Valley Public Service Authority VPSA boundaries to include Graniteville Vaucluse and Avondale Mills service areas. A hearing drew no public comment. VPSA pursues Avondale system acquisition during a 120 day due diligence period.
The county negotiates with WPSA to upgrade water and sewer systems funded by loans stimulus funds and grants. If negotiations fail, boundaries stay in place as contingencies. Aiken County will take control of the Avondale sewer system and seek 4 million in stimulus funds. WPSA 2 million. County welcomes new Councilman Alexander Haskell.
The Rivers, Rails and Crossroads Discovery Center hosts the second annual Native American Heritage Day on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission features a mini pow wow by Two Hawks Trading, Winter Hawk Medicine Drum performances, craft sales, and Q A sessions. Vendors welcome. call 803 284 3976 for details.
The Veterans Day ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Wade Hampton Veterans Memorial Park in North Augusta is canceled due to weather. Amer ican Legion Post 71 reports the program may be rescheduled.
Contact the Aiken Standard newsroom at 644-2401 or email ediional aikenstandard com for submissions. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons 644-2381. Tim O Briant 644-2380. Michael Gil 844-2381. publisher Scott B. Hunter 644-2345. Subscription rates and delivery dates for 2008 listed.
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