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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2012
Page
3
An editorial letter urges improvement in Aiken by calling for racists to reconcile and for an end to violence and break-ins, asserting the city would be better if discord ceased and safety returned.
A concerned park user vents about daily animal feces in the park and argues that using scoops is inadequate. They suggest restricting animal access to the park to avoid health risks and unsightly conditions.
A passerby couple found two dogs miles from home near the 118 bypass and brought them to safety after stopping to help. The owner thanks the kind strangers for caring and ensuring the dogs were returned unharmed.
Readers report the left turn signal at the bypass Powderhouse intersection is nonfunctional. They seek someone to address the problem and invite tips via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or editorial email. Names not required. comments should be brief and may be edited.
The Aiken Standard corrects a Wednesday edition headline about Aiken County's proposed budget stating there are no raises and no extra taxes. Readers are invited to call Mike Gibbons with corrections and report problems, with contact details provided.
Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for the Rutland Drive location. Main line 648 2311 and fax 648 6052. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons reachable at 844 2381.
A 19 year old North Augusta man pleaded guilty to attempted murder for shooting a man in the neck outside a downtown gas station in 2011. He received 20 years with concurrent sentences for weapon possession and a separate blue lights offense.
Participants and organizers enjoyed the Kiwanis benefit tricycle races in Aiken. The event supports Terrific Kids Builders Club Key Club and Circle K at multiple school levels, with trophies from Trophies Unlimited and ribbons for all youngsters. Markee Lott won the first heat for 7-year-olds, adding a third trophy in six years.
The Aiken County Board of Education approved a $159 million tentative 2012-13 operations budget by a 7 to 2 vote. They propose raising taxes up to 4.6 mills adding about $27.60 per $100,000 in business property value, with homeowner taxes unaffected. The district could raise to 9.3 mills if allowed, and the increase may be reduced or dropped if state revenue grows. funding would support new tech staff, curriculum coaches, attendance clerks, and salary adjustments for assistant principals.
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