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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2011
Page
3
Letter to the editor condemns derisive comments in response to a May article. The author criticizes readers for bigoted remarks and asserts that times change and minority status is not a concern for some individuals.
A reader urges replacing yellow "traffic light ahead" signs with green and white signs to blend with decor and aid all drivers. The note cites two unattractive yellow signs on Price Avenue near Odell Weeks Park and calls for citywide use of greener signage.
A speaker criticizes ongoing road safety efforts as bandages for traffic issues and calls for eliminating unnecessary federal improvements. The writer argues signals and other fixes would cut事故 rates more than a small percentage and questions accepting federal money given national debt.
Residents back the new 2200 signage program with local drivers noting easier navigation despite initial surprise. Rep Tom Young criticizes a TalkBack piece, while supporters urge leaving signs in place as a helpful town aid.
A brief note considers how complaints about street signs reflect broader public communication issues. It suggests examining thought processes and community norms to improve signage clarity and civic responses.
Readers invited to submit brief comments to the Aiken Standard via TalkBack hotline or email. Names not required. messages may be edited for space and content. Call (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with suggestions to remove or modify traffic signs.
At Christ Central Mission's Jobs for Life ceremony 80 graduates over years have been trained to write resumes interview skills and networking. Participants gain mentors and faith based encouragement while pursuing new careers including a massage therapy path.
New Horizons, a CSRA community band formed last fall, will present a spring concert at USC Aiken Etherredge Center room 125 Tuesday at 7 p.m. The program features five selections from both intermediate and beginner bands conducted by Lauren Meccia. Founders Jo Whitson and members emphasize an open, educational experience with no admission charge and private lessons available for beginners and others.
Dianna Tornow known as The Cake Lady from Aiken will appear on a Food Network Challenge episode airing tonight at 8 p.m. She and three rivals crafted WWE themed cakes with extreme elements and moving parts. Tornow is the only first time contestant and will reveal results at the premiere, with reruns next Monday 3 a.m. and Tuesday 11 p.m.
Reader submissions are encouraged and can be sent by email to editorial aikenstandard.com or submitted via the newsroom line 644 2401. For more information contact Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644 2381, and Executive Editor Tim O Briant at 644 2380.
Aiken Public Safety arrested 21 year old Jordan Walter Howard of Duncan Road after tips led to the Centre South lot arrest. He faces two counts of armed robbery two counts of false information and violation of probation for robberies at the Clearwater Waffle House and the Huddle House in Aiken.
Evening Pick 3 and Pick 4 totals listed with Palmetto Cash 5 and Powerball figures. Powerplay 2 is shown. See Monday's Aiken Standard for complete winning numbers as Saturday’s Cash 4 Fantasy 5 and Win For Life results were not available at presstime.
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