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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2011
Page
3
The piece cites writ ten history and mockingly recalls ancient practices as it questions a recent Congress vote on homosexuals in the military. It implies lawmakers intended to approve profane abominations, using provocative language to frame the issue.
Comment questions use of taxpayer funds for revitalizing Union Street by painting a pig as a symbol. The speaker argues that painting cannot change underlying issues and dismisses the proposal as wasteful spending.
The speaker urges Aiken to increase wages for workers to meet family needs, criticizing current pay levels as insufficient and unfair. The call to action centers on fair compensation and economic relief for employees.
The speaker criticizes President Obama for delaying response after the Iran drone downing and for not acting on multiple recommended options. They claim a $600 million weapons package was left unused, allowing Iran freedom with the equipment. The remark condemns the president and questions further actions against bin Laden.
Aiken residents mainly older women petition for a full-service gas station with a small service fee. They urge options for fueling and personal assistance at the pump.
Aiken County plans include 37.5 million for a new county complex, 2.5 million for an EMS station, and at least 1.5 million for a new animal shelter. Community members question whether such spending warrants tax hikes.
Readers can call the TalkBack line at 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard to share messages. The paper reserves the right to edit submissions for space and content.
A truncated contact snippet lists Rutland Dive with phone numbers 648-2311 and 648-6052 and an editor line 644-2401, focusing on business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Downtown shop at 117 Laurens St. N.W. will host weekly seminars starting Jan 17 at 7 p.m. Topics include Identifying Backyard Birds and How to Attract Eastern Bluebirds. $5 sign-up, limited space, refreshments and door prizes. Future speakers include Gerald Stephens of Nurseries Caroliniana.
The Birds & Butterflies seminar series opens with Identifying Backyard Birds on Tuesday Jan 17 at 7 pm at 117 Laurens St SW. Registration costs 5 dollars and is required. Details for upcoming talks include hummingbirds and longleaf restoration projects through spring and fall.
A two day workshop at the Aiken Community Playhouse on January 13 and 14 features Janis Powell of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Powell, with 40 years in theater film and TV, will teach students and adults assisted by AADA graduate Sarah Ahlgren at Spiral Inc. in New York.
Janis Powell leads a two day acting workshop at Aiken Community Playhouse January 13 and 14. The class costs 50 for students and 75 for adults with a 22 student and 22 adult limit. Reserve by calling 648-1438. Ashley Galloway reports for the Aiken Standard.
Aiken and nearby towns saw numerous incidents including car break ins on Elton Avenue and Monterey Drive, wallet thefts, a license plate removal, and a stolen flat screen TV. Fraud involved in person and online ATM activity, credit card misuse, and a Craigslist scam offering computer repair services.
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