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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 2009
Page
3
The text ponders Barack Obama pursuing acting roles given his TV appeal, questions a comeback to run the country, and notes partisan blame for debt. also comments on policemen obeying laws and critiques warmongers and hate-mongers.
A critic argues law enforcement should raise public bounties from 50 dollars to 500 to 1000 dollars to improve tips. The writer claims people will not inform on friends for only 50 dollars and urges a higher payment.
Reports show dropouts reaching close to 50 percent and Democratic votes also nearing the 50 percent mark in South Carolina. Analysts cite shifting party engagement and turnout dynamics affecting the state race.
The text discusses Jimmy Carter’s presidency and economic impact, praises his Habitat for Humanity work and foreign policy, and criticizes his recent support for Obama. It also includes a controversial remark about race and social issues.
A letter to the editor argues that with eleven people using one or two fire extinguishers the reliance on sprinklers would be reduced. Readers are invited to comment via TalkBack or email and told names will not be published.
Third-year A.L. Corbett Middle School English teacher Kanelia Cannon received the National Council of Teachers of English Early Career Teacher of Color Award of Distinction. The award, one of two nationwide, will be presented in Philadelphia in November at a National Teachers of English conference.
Midland Valley High School hosts the Mustang Classic with performances by Ridge Spring Monetta Aiken High Silver Bluff North Augusta Blackville Hilda Lincoln County Ware Shoals Wade Hampton and T L Hanna. Midland Valley performs exhibition at 9 p.m. while others compete for ratings on Saturday with an awards ceremony around 9 p.m. The host notes flu and illness may shorten their show but calls the event a positive early contest.
Readers can submit material by email to editorial at aikenstandard com or by contacting Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644 2381. Delivery questions call 648 2311. redelivery hours run 6 30 am to 10 30 am weekdays and 7 00 am to 11 00 am weekends.
Aiken County PRT and the Wagener community host a celebration for Roy Warner Park on October 3. The event honors former park supervisor Rosa Freitag, who died last year as the park marked its 20th birthday. Activities include Adopt a Pet, Touch a Truck, Blood Center donations, and a park history display. The swing set dedication occurs at 11 a.m. at 4287 Festival Trail Road.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a drop-in meeting today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Town Creek Baptist Church 250 Town Creek Road to show corridor improvements along Silver Bluff Road. Displays will be available and residents may ask environmental staff questions. no formal presentation is planned.
Wednesday draw results show Pick 3 Midday 2 6 4 and Pick 4 Midday 6 7 3 4. Evening picks are Pick 3 5 1 3 and Pick 4 5 9 8 5. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers 14 27 36 32 12 with Multiplier 3. Powerball 7 8 20 25 29 and Powerball 11 with Powerplay 5.
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