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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2009
Page
3
A citizen questions the effectiveness of a state lottery to fund education and argues for alternative funding, criticizing both taxation and religious references in public policy discussions. The note reflects frustration with government strategies and calls for reconsideration of how education is financed.
A grateful note thanks the anonymous passerby who turned in a lost credit card at Walmart. The writer praises honest people, notes teachers cry over small losses while others have none, and offers heartfelt blessings.
Authorities should consider castration for sexual predators and deviants as a potential policy option. Proponents argue it could reduce recidivism while opponents raise ethical and legal concerns.
Main Street in Graniteville requires repaving due to severe deterioration. City officials announce project to improve road surface and safety. residents expect schedules and interim traffic changes.
Thanks to teachers at North Aiken Elementary for a wonderful Grandparents Day. Grandparents enjoyed a beautiful, warm event today and shared in the school's activities and appreciation.
A public address by the president to students drew backlash from critics who oppose invoking religious elements in schools. Supporters defend the event as an educational moment, while protesters argue it compromises church separate from state.
Readers urged to call the TalkBack hotline or email with comments about trucks parking parallel on Laurens Street. Names are not required and messages may be edited for space and content by the Aiken Standard.
Aiken Center for the Arts hosts the interactive comedy Tony N Tina s Wedding from Sept 16 to 20 with New York actors and 18 local cast members. Proceeds aid ACA operations and USC Aiken Theatre Ambassadors. tickets range 65 to 85 dollars and include dinner, champagne, and wedding cake.
The Alzheimer's Association plans a Memory Walk on September 19 at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. The event raises funds for care support and research and boosts awareness of memory problems and early diagnosis in the Aiken SC area.
The last Aiken SPCA Dog Wash of the season will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cold Creek Nurseries with grooming options and pricing from 5 to 30 dollars based on weight, plus flea prevention, T-shirts, and fundraising for shelter operations.
Readers can call the newsroom at 644 2401 or email editorial at aikenstandard com to submit items. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644 2381 for more information and office hours are listed along with other staff contacts.
Mobile Mammography will visit McDonalds on Jefferson Davis Highway Friday Sept 18 and North Augusta Community Center Monday Sept 24 appointment line is (866) 774-4141. Mended Hearts Golf Tournament Monday at Woodside Reserve with shotgun start 9 am call 649-2393 or 648-5123. Citizens Park Senior Softball for men 50 plus and women 45 plus starts Monday 6:30 pm field 13 call 642-7761. September character trait in Aiken is Responsibility. Lottery numbers listed for Pick 3 Pick 4 Palmetto 5 Cash 3 Cash 4 Fantasy 5 with multiple daily drawings.
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