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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 2011
Page
3
A contributor to the Aiken Standard reflects on aging and driving. The piece asserts older people remain active and capable, urges patience from others, and notes God is not finished with them. It questions the assumption that seniors are always risky in traffic and asserts a dignified view of aging.
Aiken residents criticize rising property taxes and home values, urge voters to remove the school board for ignoring public concerns. They say appeals were filed and taxes must be paid to avoid penalties as delays persist.
TalkBack feedback on December 25 as a national holiday and its pagan roots. The column notes Christmas blends winter solstice traditions with Christianity and invites reader comments via phone or email. Names may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects a Nov 17 portrait caption to read Starkey Flythe instead of Stanley. The paper apologizes for the error and invites readers to report factual mistakes to edit staff at the listed contact.
A listing provides hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and compiles phone and fax numbers for editorial staff at the Aiken Standard, including Tim O Briant and MGibbons with email addresses at tobriant and mgibbons.
The Aiken Standard newsroom invites reader submissions to the paper. Staff encourage sending letters and notices to be considered for publication and outline contact details for submission.
Aiken School Board member Keith Liner previews 2012 state education bills. The SCSBA opposes private school subsidies and tax credits citing $800 million cost over 10 years. Proposals on district consolidations and charter school revisions also discussed with board stance.
USC Aiken earned designation as a military friendly school by GI Jobs magazine in its 2012 list recognizing the top 20 percent of colleges for supporting military service members and veterans. The university has 1.8 percent veteran students of about 3 200 total, with expanded academic and peer services and community involvement noted by Chancellor Tom Hallman.
A long roster of students appears named for perfect attendance in the first quarter. The list includes Trinity Ball Angela Bautista Katherine Bautista Jamey Bing Mariya Bing and many others across grades and classes.
A heartfelt birthday message honors Tommy Dunbar who would be turning one in heaven. The note, signed by his family, cherishes his memory and honors his short life.
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