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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2012
Page
3
A reader complains about people talking on cell phones in public, urging others to return to their cars and leave personal chatter behind. The note mocks fashion and family topics as distractions and stresses consideration in shared spaces.
Opinion writers claim Obama has halted immigration from Mexico with his leadership and policies. net arrivals from Mexico are near zero, suggesting economic weakness has deterred entrants. The piece ends with a satirical slogan proposing a fenceless approach.
Critics accuse the Aiken County School District of penalizing top students by blocking valedictorian and salutatorian recognition in senior year. They urge allowing the student to be named with post finals GPA adjustments possible later. The complaint labels the policy as unjust and calls for change.
A reader laments rising violence in Aiken after relocating from Florida. The note questions safety changes and seeks context on recent murders and shootings affecting the once quiet town.
Residents argue about community issues beyond dog waste in the park. One critic urges focus on broader town problems while others defend efforts to keep walks clean. The exchange highlights local perception gaps and civic engagement.
Readers ask if TalkBack sections are for comments or advertisements. The page guide explains TalkBack is for audience dialogue and viewer responses, while separate ads appear in designated classified spaces.
Commentary states violence and break-ins reflect entitlement, not race, urging readers to call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard com. Readers may leave brief messages. names not required and will not be published. comments may be edited for space.
The record lists hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Rutend Drive with phone and fax numbers. Tim O Briant is noted as executive editor with alternate contact 644 2380.
Aiken hosts Relay For Life at South Aiken High School drawing a record crowd and 320 survivor tents with 20 more seats. Fundraising reached 173000 of a 250000 goal as teams competed Friday night and Saturday morning.
Wagener High School class of 1952 held a 60th reunion with 17 attendees at Red Lobster in Aiken including former teachers Sarah Gantt and Spencer Smith. Bill Posey notes nine of the 23 graduates have died, three live out of state, and reunions now occur about every other year.
The board will discuss a 2012 13 budget update and potential state revenue boosts to 84 districts at Tuesday's 7 p.m. meeting. A tentative 4.6 mill tax hike faces possible reductions if allocations rise, with no impact on owner occupied homes. Public hearing set for June 2. East Aiken magnet arts update planned.
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