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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2012
Page
3
A collection of letters and comments covers immigration, Sam's Club construction delays, bridge work at USC Aiken, South Carolina school funding, indoor shooting ranges, road service in Montmorenci, police response to recording incidents, bread pricing, and a proposed college naming idea. Readers urge action and accountability while seeking community discussion.
USCA plans classes starting Thursday with new and current students Sunday. Chancellor Dr Sandra Jordan will speak at Freshman Convocation Wednesday. About 175 students will join a First Day of Service with United Way and City of Aiken agencies.
Neil Nelson takes the role guiding all band program aspects at South Aiken High School, teaching guitar and music appreciation, with a master’s in music education from LSU. He previously taught in Baton Rouge and at North Carolina schools and performs as a clarinetist with Palmetto Concert Band.
The fifth annual barbecue cook-off is set for September 3 at the Newberry Street Festival Center from 11 am to 1 pm with rain or shine. Proceeds go to United Way of Aiken. advance tickets cost 8 dollars for adults, 4 dollars for ages 6 to 13, under 5 free, with gate prices 10 and 5. Information via City Manager's Office. Aiken Public Safety Nearby hosts a nine week Public Safety Academy starting September 13, applications due September 6, with background checks and a pass requires eight classes. Also, Cold Creek Nursery hosts a summer dog wash on September 8 benefiting SPCA Albrecht Center.
Hitchcock Woods Foundation invites students under 21 to submit essays on why the Woods matter for a $500 prize and sterling trophy. Submissions, handwritten or typed, may include art. group entries allowed. Essays due Aug 31. winner announced at the Festival of the Woods on Sept 29–30.
Entries for the Hitchcock Woods Essay Contest are due by August 31 with a $500 prize and a sterling silver trophy. Winners announced at the Festival of the Woods on September 29 and 30. contestants 21 or younger may enter individually or as a group. more information at 642-0528 or hitchcockwoods.org.
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