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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2011
Page
3
A reader argues for deporting felons and calls for helping hungry locals. The note condemns sweeping immigration with traffic tickets and shares a personal encounter at a convenience store, urging quick aid through programs like ACTS without excessive qualifying hurdles.
The text parodies a figure named Elmer Gantry Perry who is described as matching political figures in style and appearance. It implies a bold, tongue tied speech aimed at intimidating the Taliban and raises questions about identity and leadership.
The item argues that voters unable to identify themselves at the polls demonstrate insufficient fitness to vote, framing voter ID debates as a judgment on voter capability. It presents a blunt stance on eligibility and the importance of verification in the electoral process.
The speaker openly declares that no Democrat is as dumb as possible, expressing a partisan insult rather than a factual event. No other people or organizations are identified in the statement.
A reader vents about U.S. lawmakers in Congress, expressing exasperation at persistent debates and calls for restraint while criticizing ongoing political discourse. The note reflects public disappointment with national debate pace and conduct.
Readers express views on the economy and President Obama and pledge to vote for the candidate with the strongest economic skills. The Aiken Standard invites brief comments via TalkBack hotline or email, noting names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects two errors from an August 22 article and Monday’s What Are You Reading column. James L Hammons Marine Corps League Detachment No 939 Commandant Lane Parker was misspelled, and Martin Buckley of Aiken was wrongly named as J D Cooper.
Winners named for the Birds & Butterflies 2011 Amateur Photograph Contest with seven photos earning eight prizes in critters scenery youth and people s choice categories all shots taken in South Carolina. Hunter Wilson 14 won people s choice first and youth second for Drucilla a dragon fly image. Victoria Shirley 15 won youth first with a barking tree frog photo. Ray Haggerty s Moris Island Lighthouse image will grace the calendar with a dusk ocean backdrop. Sara Sweeney s imperial moth caterpillar on a Japanese red maple also part of the calendar. calendar to be printed by Innovative Solutions and sold at Birds & Butterflies for 10. Calendar display through Monday in store with calendar release planned for early October.
Barbara Lupfer and Casey Knapp win CRITTERS prizes for Aaaaah Cool at Last and Its Really Me. Marie Johnson and Lynda Platt take SCENERY honors with Sunflowers and Swamp Shadows. Youth winners Victo ria Shirley and Hunter Wilson also receive top honors with Barking Tree and Drucilla plus Sea Oats at Sunrise. Visit to view all photos.
Christ Central Aiken Ministries plans a north area campus at River of Life Church and two Graniteville buildings for a multipurpose campus with renovations requiring about 300000 dollars. Executive director Judy Floyd cites a budget under 150000 dollars funded mainly by volunteers and local contributions while seeking mentors, GED and vocational trainers, and van drivers.
Detectives investigate an overnight assault robbery near Kalmia Apartments. A female victim walking to her door around 4 a.m. was robbed and assaulted by a unidentified black male in his early 20s, about 5 feet 3 inches tall, wearing a white T shirt. CrimeStoppers offers rewards and tips may be eligible for cash rewards.
Deputies investigate an infant skull fracture in a possible child abuse case at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A stolen riding lawn mower from Pipe Line Road is reported. A Warrenville man cites and removes a two foot marijuana plant. Gunshot wound treated at Aiken Regional. Car break ins on Aldrich Street and Greengate Circle with firearms, GPS, cash, and checks stolen. Credit card misuse at two large home improvement stores totals over 4000 dollars. Aiken woman cited for loose dog. Wallet and contents stolen in another theft. Break ins on Columbia Avenue and Bi Lo lot. window shattered. Assault reported at Cork and Bull. one woman charged with third degree assault.
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