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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 2009
Page
3
The writer vents at Carolina after a 6 1 start, notes a string of losses in the SEC lineup, and mocks attempts to contend for the title. The column jokes about coach Steve Spurrier and urges a new quarterback as the season closes with Florida and Clemson defeats.
A reader question challenges claims that President Barack Obama used taxpayer money for Halloween candy. The note argues for giving Obama a chance and questions how details about funding are known, while expressing a neutral or nonpartisan voting stance.
Readers question school leadership decisions and staff performance while criticizing political figures. The letter discusses contract extensions, budgeting, and complaints about district management, Bush era actions, Obama health care, and a local TalkBack line for comments.
An outside quality assurance team recommends a five year AdvancED accreditation for Aiken County School District and its schools. The reviewers praised literacy focus, instructional improvement, and student achievement while commending district collaboration with business and higher education.
The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing presents Much Ado About Nothing in the Bechtel Experimental Theater tonight at 7 p.m., with shows Friday and Saturday at 7. The romantic comedy set in Messina drew enthusiastic, layered reactions from a curious student crowd and features tickets at 8 for adults and 5 for seniors students children. For information call 648 1438 or visit the ACP site.
The Aiken SPCA hosts Photos with Santa at Cold Creek Nursery on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photographs with Santa cost 20 for one 5x7 with proceeds supporting spay neuter programs. Gary Willoughby notes funds are short but the event helps reduce shelter intakes through low cost fixes.
Angel Trees appear at Aiken North Augusta and Jackson libraries through Jan 6 for a $15 donation to select a title and add a bookplate. CSRA Fly Fishers meet 7 p.m. Monday at River Island Evans Club House to discuss trips and tying. Parkinson Support Group hosts holiday potluck Tuesday at St John Towers dining room. First Steps 4K meets Tuesday 12:30 p.m. at Byrd Learning Center Graniteville. TOPS meets Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. at 322 Gayle Ave Aiken.
The Aiken Standard publishes daily by Aiken Communications Inc. Address is P.O. Box 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 Phone 803 648 2311 Fax 803 648 6052 Email tobriant at aikenstandard com shunter at aikenstandard com Rates shown for Mon Sun Fri Sun and Internet access plus listed delivery and mail details New Sunday plus dates for 2008 are provided.
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