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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2012
Page
3
Aiken editorial argues to fund improvements for public educational buildings with the current sales tax instead of adding another cent. It warns against pet projects and notes the hardship of the era while recalling a Mother's Day bench incident.
Community members push to remove drug activity in Aiken naming crack dealers meth lab operators and street sellers as targets for enforcement and reform efforts.
Eyewitness reports of people harassing duck families at ARM including teens young men a mother and child. The observer questions legality and urges protection of the birds, calling for restraint to prevent harm to the baby ducks.
A resident argues for traffic cameras at all lights in Aiken to deter red light runs. He suggests tickets could improve safety and provide funds for city projects, noting frequent violations and envisioning higher revenues as the outcome.
A woman spent Mother's Day alone on a bench at Odell Weeks, pondering whether her children would know how to contact her. She faced uncertainty about family reach and emotional distance during the holiday.
A reader advocates moving the Memorial Day parade to mid-morning to avoid peak heat, claiming it would ease strain on spectators and participants and improve overall enjoyment.
A listener disputes a Talk Back piece by comparing a motorcycle to a man and woman. The Aiken Standard invites comments by hot line or email and notes names are not required or published. Comments should be brief and may be edited for space.
Office hours Monday through Friday 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m at 326 Butland Drive. Phone and fax numbers provided. Executive Editor Tim O Briant Managing Editor Michael Gibbons Sports Editor Cam Huffman listed with contact lines.
Chukker Creek Elementary staged a military themed field day with obstacle courses and tug of war to support an Adopt a Platoon and Operation Don’t Buy Me drive. Students wear camouflage and send supplies letters photos to a platoon in Afghanistan while volunteers including Carlotta Blackwelder and Ayron Myers helped run events.
In a session at the Smith Hazel Recreation Center, Dr. Mike Weaver and local officials talked with young people and parents about challenges facing youth. They emphasized family support, education, and community teamwork to guide at risk teens toward constructive paths.
Rates for home delivery and mail options listed with contact details and post office box address for Aiken Communications Inc. The notice includes established publishing date references and postal information for the Aiken, South Carolina edition.
Reader submissions are encouraged. Email editoral Geanientaed or call Managing Editor Michael Gibbons for info. Delivery inquiries include expected times and re-delivery hours. payment should go to the Aiken Standard for proper credit. Lottery numbers are listed for Pick 3 Pick 4 Palmetto Cash 5 and Power-Up.
The 2012 Aiken High Class of 66 Girls' Night Out marked its third gathering with about 30 alumni plus guests at Red Pepper Café. New attendees joined the group, they reminisced about school days, and Bill from Barnwell praised the group hoping his class reaches similar unity. Special thanks went to Sylvia Camp Davis for organizing, Nancy Raney Moseley for photography contributions, and John Finley for door prizes.
The Take Off Pounds Sensibly Club will meet every Tuesday at 322 Gayle Ave. Weigh-ins begin at 5 30 p m and the meeting at 6 p m. A small annual fee applies and the first meeting is free. For more information call Kathleen O Brien at 642 3957.
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