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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 2012
Page
3
An editorial claims Indiana's 2008 voter photo ID law, upheld by the Supreme Court in 2009, increased minority participation. It argues current complaints about the law reflect class warfare rhetoric rather than policy concerns.
Aiken residents question the gradual removal of trees along Powderhouse Road describing the loss of green space as progress. They warn the area could resemble Newark, New Jersey, as housing and commercial development increases in the town.
Residents protest evergreen trees planted along the bypass near Huntsman Drive. They complain the trees obstruct the view and should be moved to private property, arguing nearby junk yard trucks were allowed on the right of way.
A grateful family thanks a nursing professional who interrupted her meal to assist their mother in a restaurant until paramedics arrived. They express deep gratitude for the extra days provided and hope for blessings on the nurse and her family this year.
A brief prompt describes a guessing game idea for the Aiken Standard asking readers to guess where the president will vacation next. It presents a starter topic and seeks similar “Where in Aiken” style participation.
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Readers may call the TalkBack line or email editorial at Aiken Standard to leave comments. Names need not be published, and submissions may be edited for space and content.
The item lists office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive with phone numbers 648-2311 and 648-6052 for Fox and editorial contacts. It names Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and Sports Editor Cam Huttman with newsroom line 644-2401, and an email domain editorial aikeristandard com.
Police seek identity of a black male 15 to 25 years old who rode a bicycle and tried to take a woman's purse near Sun's Boutique at York Street. He dropped an iPod lighter and a die when he fell during the struggle. Described as having shoulder length dreadlocks, black shirt and pants. Call 642-7620 or CrimeStoppers to share tips and possibly collect a cash reward.
The American Cancer Society volunteers host a Rocky themed kickoff at Newberry Hall 6 PM Tuesday to launch May 2012 Relay For Life. Midland Valley coach Rick Knight speaks, Burns Dance Studio and South Boundary Singers perform, and a mock boxing match pits The Big C against The Big S. The May 18 all night fundraiser at South Aiken High aims to raise 250000 with 80 teams, while last year gathered 201000 from 78 teams.
Relay For Life kickoff celebration starts Tuesday at 6 pm at Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St S W Details available at relayforlife org aikense or by calling ACS Community Manager Anna Dolianitis with the Aiken Standard since August 2010.
The Birds & Butterflies shop hosts the first 2012 Nature Series seminar Identifying Backyard Birds at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Ron Brenneman will teach how to identify over 60 backyard species with a $5 registration benefiting the South Carolina Bluebird Society.
A 7 p.m. program at Birds & Butterflies, 117 Laurens, invites bird enthusiasts. Advance registration is required due to space limits and a 5 registration fee. for more information call 649-7999.
Citizens Park in Aiken received the 2011 Adult Softball Complex of the Year award from the Inde ames Softball Association. Jeff Metz and Seth Holley accepted at the ISA national convention in St. Petersburg, Florida. The park, on Pine Log Road, hosts five ISA tournaments in 2011 with 15 fields and plans seven ISA events for 2012.
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