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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 2003
Page
2
Letter to the editor defends Channel 3 airing of the Carolina game and criticizes claims of bias against TV 12. The writer notes the game was carried by Channel 3 as shown in the sports page and explains they switched to Channel 3.
A lunch hour scene at the Laurens Street post office shows 14 people in line with two clerks. One clerk helps a customer while the other starts a lunch break, causing delays until a second clerk returns. The writer asks why more staff aren’t available during peak midday hours and seeks remedies beyond police or animal control regarding neighborhood dogs.
A view argues that property owners should not bear most school funding costs. It proposes that every parent with a child in school pay a tax or fee, likening it to vehicle owners paying road fees.
Aiken residents argue that bans on trailer storage behind Wal-Mart hinder layaway services this year. The letter notes Wal-Mart would need space, including using another building, to offer layaway and mentions Kmart’s absence. Readers are invited to share views via Talkback or email.
The Aiken Standard corrects a prior Veterans Day item noting VFW Post 261 donated a flag to Schofield Middle School during a Veterans Day observance held Tuesday. The organization was identified incorrectly in the previous issue.
Minnie Cushman 82 of Aiken became SRP Federal Credit Union 75000th member since 1960 at the Silver Bluff branch. Recognized with flowers gifts and a lunch certificate Cushman thanked the credit union as officials noted rapid growth from 50000 to 75000 members in seven years.
Aiken County Sheriff Mike Hunt sat with Greendale Elementary School 4K students reading a book about a wolf and a chicken. He spoke on his work and said the office aims to help people, not just jail.
The Lloyd-Kennedy Charter School received its first flag and a new pole from American Legion Post 212. Brenda Lloyd accepted the flag from Post Commander Henry Holland and Hallie Holland. Holland, a 26 year Army veteran, spoke at a Veterans Day program and explained veterans are everyday people including teachers and business workers.
Aiken Corporation announces an 80 percent funding loan pilot on Northside homes with a 20 percent contractor match. The two year loan is repaid when the renovated property is sold. City Council adds 67500 to support the revolving fund sourced from the Blue House sale.
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