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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2009
Page
3
Aiken readers condemn a Burger King commercial for its depiction of a woman's rear end praising the ad as tasteless and harmful. They urge legislators to halt public spending and rethink advertising standards to protect children and families.
A comment targets the habit of saying hot water heater, urging clarity. The brief notes the ongoing topic as readers share opinions on terminology in everyday home discussions.
A regional editorial argues a fast food tax would address rising obesity and state expenditures. It contrasts this with a cigarette tax and claims dietary choices drive health costs, urging policy action to curb consumption.
A reader asks whether a city ordinance bans rentals on Cardinal Drive. The fragment notes confusion over local rules and seeks clarification from city officials or the zoning office.
The notice explains when the $15 additional pay begins and directs employees to contact the payroll office if the increase is missing. It lists the contact method and provides steps to verify eligibility and report discrepancies.
In response to Talk Back quoting Thomas Jefferson, the quote about a government large enough to give you everything you want and strong enough to take everything you have was actually spoken by Gerald Ford on August 12 1974 in an address to Congress clarifying the attribution.
In Aiken County concerns arise over teachers taking outside work while seeking full time positions. The issue highlights the difficulties young educators face securing classrooms and steady employment in the district.
A letter urges replacing politicians, likening them to hogs in a trough. It invites readers to call the TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or email editor ai aken standard com with brief messages, noting names may be omitted and comments may be edited for space.
Aiken County School District approves a updated 2009-10 budget with state funding uncertainty. Furloughs would start next fall, limited to three days for teachers and six days for administrators, under a 6.5 mill tax hike. Governor Sanford resists using federal stabilization funds, leaving options open but uncertain.
Three Aiken County Career and Technology Center students Ryan Pendergrass Josh Tuper and Rob Lowe earned a state title after solving a crime scene in a Skills USA contest in Greenville The team credited instructor Brad Wilson and the Aiken Department of Public Safety for support Pendergrass provided the crucial hair fiber clue that led to an arrest while Taper plans military police and law school ambitions.
Readers may submit tips and letters by email at editorial aikenstandard.com or call the newsroom at 644-2401. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons is reachable at 644-2381. News Director Tim O Briant at 644-2380. Sports Editor Cam Huffman at 644-2396.
The Aiken Lions Club hosts the Dick Flynt Memorial Golf Tournament at Houndslake Country Club on Monday June 22 with a 12 30 shotgun start. Entry is 50 per player or 200 per four person team. Proceeds fund eyeglasses and hearing aid reconditioning. Hole sponsors are 100 each.
The Aiken Lions Club sponsors the Dick Flynt Memorial Golf Tournament on June 22 with a 12 30 p m shotgun start at Houndslake Country Club. For information register call Bill Finley at 642 5500 or Hines Hamilton at 648 5962.
Low income individuals aged 60 and older can receive free coupons through a partnership with the S C Department of Social Services to buy fresh produce. Coupons are available May 21 at Wagener Town Hall and Aiken Barnwell Community Action with proof of residency and need. call 648-3836 for details.
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