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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 2011
Page
3
A reader argues it is an English speaking country and voices frustration that immigrants learn English less when prompted to press one for English. The writer also criticizes Spanish aisle labeling in local stores and frames the issue as about money and obligation.
A front page sticker urges national Wear Red Day to show support for women’s heart health. The writer questions gender focus and critiques food stamp use, suggesting scrutiny of recipients who misuse benefits.
A reader questions the value of a mall cafeteria and argues for a full service Italian chain like Olive Garden or Carrabba's, suggesting a better restaurant could draw shoppers and improve foot traffic.
A caller urges paying for two papers and notes past presidents. The speaker contrasts Reagan era figures Bob Hope and Johnny Cash with current politics, implying economic strain and a critique of Obama era.
Residents press for higher home taxes to fund schools. Backers say extra revenue could bolster districts, while opponents warn about affordability. Debate centers on equity, budget gaps, and long term adequacy for student programs.
Aiken County was created in 1871 during Reconstruction from surrounding counties. Readers are invited to comment via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or editorial aikenstandard.com. Names are not required and comments may be edited for space. the paper reserves the right to edit.
Aiken SPCA may stay closed for weeks after a Friday fire evacuted about 100 animals. An insurance adjustor will assess smoke damage and HVAC status today. Foster homes host roughly two thirds of the animals while Winding Lane Kennels houses 25 dogs and eight cats.
Public Education Partners seeks sponsors to fund a Jackson Middle School computer lab next fall. The program, chosen modules include alternative energy, robotics, bioengineering, CADD and more. Estimated lab cost is 89 000 dollars with current sponsors Wachovia Wells Fargo SRNS Kimberly Clark AAUW. Call 649 9040 for details.
The Aiken Standard lists office hours at 8 30 p m on Mondays and provides contact numbers and emails for Tim O Briant and Scott B Hunter. It notes ISSN 0893 2557, delivery area, and EZ Pay rates with a schedule of Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2011.
The Aiken County Board of Education will receive budget updates and a mid year report at a district office meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Brooks Smith, director of the Career and Technology Center, will provide a report. Teachers with National Board Certification will be recognized.
USC Aiken hosts a public panel in Penland Admin Building room 106 at 1 pm Wednesday with historians Dr. Tom Wood Dr. Roger Deal and Sayed Mahfoudi to discuss Egypt and Tunisia. The session aims to share USDA expert insights and answer community questions.
City of Character selects Flexibity 5.0 for February. Lottery results announced with Baan 739 and Evening numbers 3 5 6 8 Avatphonges J 3 17 24 34 35 Power-Up 2.
Georgia lottery results show Cash 3 Midday 0 3 7, Cash 4 Midday 0 6 8 4, Five Midday 3 4 2 3 4. Cash 3 Evening 1 8 2, Five Evening 3 6 1 5 4, Cash 4 Evening 0 3 7 0. Fantasy 5 12 26 21 27 1. Saturday late: Cash 4 Evening 1 9 9 6, Fantasy 5 6 7 8 14 24. Win For Life 3 7 11 32 34 35 Free Ball 4.
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