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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 2012
Page
3
An opinion piece questions whether the paper leans left or right, noting that perspective shapes interpretation. The author likens viewpoints to compass directions, using a North Pole metaphor to illustrate how orientation alters perception.
A sharply worded post targets concerns about President Obama and his dog, prompting scattered reactions about privacy and public interest. Critics argue the remark reflects online fatigue and calls for focusing on policy rather than personal life.
A message urges focus on personal actions rather than President Obama. The writer dismisses criticism of tattooed people, noting many good individuals and military personnel wear tattoos, and challenges the ignorance of critics.
Debate centers on compulsory auto coverage and fairness. Proponents argue it protects drivers and reduces accidents costs while critics criticize individual choice and potential premium burden.
Aiken Standard invites readers to voice views on fuel costs. The letter asks readers not to blame presidents but to blame oil firms and provides a TalkBack hotline and email for submissions. Names are optional and comments may be edited for space and content.
The Aiken Standard corrects two items. Congress man Joe Wilson’s Aiken Republican Club luncheon is May 1 at Newberry Hall with a $15 member and $20 nonmember price. Gov Nikki Haley used the SAS protection during fundraising trips for the first 18 months after her election.
Office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 326 Butland Drive. Phone 648 2311 Fax 648 6052. Tim O Bnam tt ale is listed.
The District Board of Education heard requests to fund more curriculum staff and a new technology platform. With a $480,000 shortfall and carryover concerns, officials note only $110,000 in possible cuts and consider a 9.3 mill tax hike that could raise about $3 million, though the state has tightened millage increases.
The Christ Central Aiken organization held its annual volunteer banquet to recognize volunteers who support ten mission stations including Aiken. The group offers evangelism, GED training, Jobs for Life, women’s ministries, preschool services and more while planning the Hope Center in Graniteville with a commercial kitchen to train chefs and place graduates in jobs.
The Aiken Writing Project begins its annual summer institute for K-12 teachers to learn new strategies for improving student writing. The program runs June 28 orientation 9 a.m. to noon at USC Aiken and meets Mondays to Thursdays through July 9 12 16 19 and 23 26 from 8 30 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. Call 641 3571 for details.
The MOX conservation garden at Savannah River Site celebrates Earth Day with a rare native plant the smooth purple coneflower. Three populations on site may be the only Coastal Plain occurrences. The display includes scaly blazing star sky blue lupine and beargrass. The MOX facility aims to convert surplus plutonium to reactor fuel and begin operation in 2016.
Reader Seistetten established in 1867 is published weekly. Submit tips to the newsroom at 644-2401 or mail items to P O Box 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29802.
Evening Pick 3 result 3 3 8. Pick 4 result 5 2 4 9. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers 7 18 27 33 34. Power-Lin 4 drawing shown.
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