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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2007
Page
5
A radical speaker calls for illegal immigrants to be drafted and required to speak English. He says Mexicans should serve at least two years and cites sending them to Iraq to fight for the United States.
Residents cite stolen gas grills and supervision lapses in Oak Hill. A reader thanks bus driver Lee Jones for timely student pickups and urges sheriff involvement to curb crime. A commenter criticizes stricter felony DUI laws and shares personal license suspension costs. A callout warns of a Medicare rights scam by a licensed agent.
A reader questions why driving related penalties apply to licensing while non driving offenses like alcohol sales to minors lead to license action. They argue punishment should be uniform regardless of driving status and suggest removing licenses for theft or robbery as well.
Residents contend with daily disturbances despite broader events such as war. The core issue remains enforcement of local noise codes, with some areas facing higher noise levels than others, affecting home life and perceived peace.
Readers express concern over rising gas costs and their impact on paychecks. A note credits top training for regional success, praises SAHS leadership, and thanks responders and a woman and daughter for support after an accident. The piece ends by thanking those who aided the rescue of blind Jack Russell Rusty by Molly's Militia.
A reader commends a South African coach for seven years of volunteer work shaping SAHS track athletes. The letter calls for more talkback in the Aiken Standard and argues Spurrier should refrain from Confederate flag remarks. The writer praises a patriotic program from St. Mary Help of Christians and reflects on national freedom amid current turmoil.
A reader urges Aiken to build a two lane road with passing lane through Hopelands Gardens to allow drive through viewing. The plan calls for at least 35 mph speed and traffic lights at Dupree and Bernie to control access. The writer argues parking lots are undesirable and cites New Jersey as a model for such expedited garden visits.
Readers praise the Standard for talkbacks as a vital public service, noting they reveal neighborhood issues and community views. Frustration is voiced over inconsistent publication and access for those without computers.
The Hopelands Gardens crew, led by supervisor Dianne, is praised for conscientious work and friendly visitor service. The team even visits on weekends to inspect rain damage and plan the coming week’s tasks.
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