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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 2013
Page
3
A reader argues a prior remark on white males as president shows racism while noting Obama is half white. The letter contends most Americans seek qualified leadership and dismisses color or gender as factors in presidential fitness.
A letter comments on four lane bypass needs and sidewalk rejection on Whiskey Road by the golf course. It questions sidewalk use, cites Graniteville train derailment lawsuits, and argues against wage effects on fast food operations while urging inclusion across Aiken’s districts. The writer denounces generalizations and calls for welcome for all residents.
A note thanks rescuers who helped a 96-year-old Connecticut visitor after a mudbound wheelch a ir collision at Blessing of the Hounds event. Also thanks to a stranger who paid for a meal during a Nov 22 visit. Readers invited to comment via TalkBack.
The Hopelands Dollhouse in Hopelands Gardens decorates for Christmas with seven clubs under the Aiken Garden Club Council. Each group designed a room reflecting a holiday song from Its Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas to Jingle Bells. Renovations totaling about 12000 dollars improve the Dollhouse foundation exterior chimney and entrance and add space for camellias. The exhibit runs December 12 to 23 and December 26 from 6 to 9 30 p m nightly.
Aiken City Council voted unanimously to invest 8 million dollars to build 44 detached rental homes on land owned by Second Baptist Church as part of the Northside Redevelopment initiative. The project targets low income working and middle class residents with rents 490 to 595 dollars and includes a clubhouse playground and gazebo.
Aiken celebrates its eighth Night of 1 000 Lights with around 20 participating shops. The free event begins at 5 p m with music food and drinks and volunteers from local groups aiding preparations. maps available downtown and at the association office.
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