Aiken voters urged to oppose one percent tax and probe school board
Editorial urges voting no on a proposed one percent sales tax in Aiken County and questions the School Board’s actions and salaries. It calls for an investigation and transparency while raising local concerns about tax use and governance. The letter also covers pet welfare and local service issues including garbage pickup and road maintenance in Woodside and Wagener.
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Thank you to the person who returned lost wallet
A reader expresses gratitude to the unknown good citizen who turned in a lost wallet at First Citizens Bank on September 22. The note invites comments via TalkBack hotline 803-644-2384 or editorial@aikenstandard.com and notes readers' names may be omitted.
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Six elected to Chamber board in Aiken for 2015 terms
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce approved six new board members Trent Arnold Collette Ball Richard Harmon Ellen Priest Peggy Penland and Joshua Stewart for three year terms starting January 2015. The class brings business leaders from Arnold Advisors Ball Agency Security Federal Bank Aiken Communications Inn at Houndslake Realty J E Stewart Engineering and related organizations.
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Bike ride to raise funds for Area 15 Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Committee of Area 15 will host a benefit metric century bike ride on Oct. 11 at Boyd Pond Park with 25 and 60 mile loops and a 6.5 mile mountain trail ride. Coordinator Billie Chartier notes the event funds Games next spring and other programs for Aiken Edgefield and Saluda counties. Audrey Chartier, daughter of a committee member, loved Special Olympics and inspired ongoing support through these events.
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Community events and arts offerings in Jackson and Aiken area
A network of autumn events includes Silver Bluff High School alumni gathering on Oct 4 at Jackson Municipal Complex with 45 per person and Homecoming attendance option. Wine 101 class at Aiken Center for the Arts on Friday costs 30 with registration by Sept 26. An Aiken County PRT day trip to Greenville is set for Oct 9 at 30 per person, lunch not included. Disney Junior Live On Tour visits Augusta Bell Auditorium Friday with shows at 3:30 and 6:30, tickets 21 to 41. For details call local organizers or visit theater sites.
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Boyd Pond Metric Century Supports Area 15 Special Olympics
Boyd Pond Park hosts a metric century ride on Saturday October 11 with 8 a.m. registration and 9 a.m. start at 373 Boyd Pond Road. Tickets are 30 in advance or 35 day of event and include T shirts lunch refreshments rest stops and support vehicles. Call Billie Chartier at 803 640 6507 or email chariier comcast.net for information.
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Principal Wins Horace Mann EdTech Survival Kit Giveaway
Oakwood Windsor Elementary principal Debra McCord won Horace Mann EdTech Survival Kit including a Chromebook Beats headphones and a $50 app gift card. The prize reflects educators’ high value on technology as a reward and recognition tool amid rising school tech needs.
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