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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 2010
Page
3
A reader voices concern that TalkBack has become an editorial page describing Obama as dictatorial and Michelle as campaigning. The writer condemns the direction and calls for both to leave the country.
A letter condemns issuing tickets and proposes arming civilians to police trash on roads. The writer contrasts Christians with persecutions by Hitler and Mussolini and mentions a trip to see Frankenstein in Aiken, praising the play as excellent.
A reader laments tax policy arguing extending Bush era tax cuts is a tax cut for all. They call for an honest candidate as corruption taints politics. They reminisce about Blenheim's Ginger Ale in Aiken and Coward Corley's.
Citizens urge City Council to bring Sam's Club to Aiken on the Southside, to provide shopping and dining near home. Critics say funds were wasted on a pool no one used and demand prioritizing local needs over out of state or tourist traffic.
Readers question city maintenance of Woodside roads and accuse the city of denying public access to supposed city streets. The Aiken Standard invites comments by TalkBack line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aik enstandard com about road governance and public rights.
The Aiken County Board of Education names four retired district administrators and Delores Singley to a disciplinary tribunal. They will hear appeals across five attendance areas, work about 30 hours monthly, and be trained by Board attorney Bill Burkhalter.
Angel Food Ministries partners with at least 11 local groups to offer pre packed food boxes at discounted costs for every income level. The program includes diverse options from $21 to $41 and features the Signature Bread of Life box for $31 feeding a family of four for about a week. boxes vary by host site and month with online phone or in person ordering and pickups.
The U S Department of Energy Savannah River Site maintained its record of environmental excellence during 2009 with operations continuing to produce minimal impact to offsite residents and the environment.
The USC Aiken campus community led another successful Family Names and Notes Fund campaign raising more than 60 000 dollars with a 91 percent participation rate among faculty staff and retirees. The result matches last year as the highest on campus and in the USC System reflecting ongoing support amid cuts.
Jackson hosts its third Hook & Cook event at the Jackson Pavilion on Main Street behind the Community Center on Oct 16. Festivities run 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. with a fishing tournament, cook-off with pork and chicken prizes, live bands, boat show, bingo, and children's activities. Pre-register for fishing at Last Chance Bait and Tackle. entry fees apply. Winners receive cash prizes and trophies. For details call Lynn Sullivan at 471-9778.
The Aiken Standard lists office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and provides multiple contact avenues for departments including newsroom and managing editor. It notes ISSN 0893 2557 and publication details by Aiken Communications Inc with mailing address and subscription rates.
Barbara Guest is DayBreak’s September caregiver of the month. She says she enjoys her job and helping those who can’t help themselves, and DayBreak acknowledges her skills and qualities.
Lottery results listed for Wednesday include Pick 3 and Pick 4 draws, Palmetto Cash 5, Powerball and Cash 3 4 and Georgia Five games. Numbers shown cover Midday and Evening draws with Powerplay and Multiplier details. Fantasy 5 numbers were not available at presstime. see Friday’s paper for details.
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