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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2006
Page
15
The editorial defends tattoos as mainstream and urges avoiding stereotypes about tattooed people. It notes many professionals have tattoos and argues city leaders should not base policy on unfounded fears, urging reasoned opposition if needed.
A reader thanks Tim Simmons CEO of Security Federal Bank for restoring the corner building at Laurens Street and Richland Avenue. The project uncovered original brickwork and revived historic downtown Aiken as a contrast to the demolition of a Park Avenue structure.
The article lists editorial and management staff including Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with email conventions for the Aiken Standard.
The discussion notes oil bids at 70 dollars per barrel and rising gas costs. Officials expect higher prices through September due to summer demand. Public Works Director Larry Morris is reactivating gas tanks for emergency vehicle fuel to keep city services running.
South Carolina education reform under former Governor Richard Riley is praised as foundational to human and economic independence. The column notes Riley's push for universal quality schooling, access to college for all, and education as a driver of statewide prosperity, with lasting economic impact. Frank Roberson, education writer, adds context and quotes from major outlets.
A reader argues that illegals perform fringe, untaxed labor and questions how legal guest worker programs would affect wages and taxes. They warn that legalizing immigrants could drive down pay, reduce tax revenue, and displace current workers, while still welcoming those who come legally.
Spring brings graduation mood with Project Graduation nights at Odell Weeks. Former memories from 1996 South Africa show safe afterparty with games raffles prizes and a beauty contest. Encourages graduates and parents to participate this year.
John Feeney Aiken urges Sonic on Peachtree Road to redesign server aprons with breakaway snaps to protect young staff from robberies. He argues securing money pouches endangers servers by prompting longer confrontations and potential abductions for small cash, calling for safety over theft money.
Readers are invited to submit opinions on issues of interest to the community. Send letters to the editor at Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken S C 29802 or email or fax at 648 6052 to share views with the newspaper.
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