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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2011
Page
3
A reader thanks Daniel Johnson and the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company for installing power lines promptly, noting timely service and appreciation for their work.
A reflective call urges Americans to end name calling and bickering and to unite behind the president in times of crisis, hoping Congress will mature and act responsibly.
The article urges both tax critics and anti tax groups to learn from recent English riots, suggesting unrest could follow protests over wealth and policy. It frames rioters as a cautionary example for political factions opposing taxation on the wealthy and policy changes.
The writer questions why Obama is frequently bashed while Congress is blamed for many actions. They suggest focusing criticism on Congress and its members instead of the president.
A reader column argues voters bear blame for choosing incompetent leaders. It criticizes repeating same mistakes and calls for accountability in future elections and candidate selection.
Readers urged to skip holiday greetings and donate card and postage funds to local nonprofits such as ACTS Habitat for Humanity Golden Harvest Food Bank and the Aiken Red Cross. Call or email comments to Aiken Standard but reader names will not be published.
Aiken County and Augusta schools receive over 33000 in donations from Domino's Pizza Dough Nights. The Eckburg family runs five franchises and coordinates nights that give 20 percent of purchases to designated schools, with no required school contribution.
The Eat Smart initiative from the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s coalition seeks community input on obesity issues in Aiken County. A survey is being conducted to identify top priorities, with residents urged to participate by visiting the Aiken Standard site.
The Aiken Center for the Arts hosts the sixth Aiken Arts Alive on August 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features live performances by Porkchop Productions South Boundary Little Richard the Shetland Pony and ABATSU. Call 641-9094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org for details.
LATCH volunteers and SANS staff assist on the 159th roof in Warren Ridge War renville for Diana Johnson's Habitat home. Retired USC Aiken professor Rick Huston leads the effort with Saint Paul Lutheran Church sponsorship, tracing back to Hurricane Hugo and ongoing community service.
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