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The text argues against widespread gun access and calls for drastic changes or repeal of the Second Amendment. It also reports lost coats from a charity event at the Convocation Center with contact to reclaim.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2012
Page
3
The text argues against widespread gun access and calls for drastic changes or repeal of the Second Amendment. It also reports lost coats from a charity event at the Convocation Center with contact to reclaim.
A citizen declares allegiance to law and taxes and asserts the right to eat scrapple and grits anywhere. The remark blends dietary preference with constitutional phrasing, highlighting personal liberty in food choices.
Gratitude expressed for a Goodwill visitor who provided ten dollar gifts to several families in need, aiding a daughter's Christmas. No time or identity details available.
Readers defend allocating funds to widen Hitchcock Parkway between Silver Bluff and Route 1 arguing traffic relief and improved access. Supporters emphasize economic growth, regional connectivity, and long term safety benefits while stressing the need for project completion despite concerns about costs.
A reader asks why the Laurens bridge cannot resemble the newer functional bridge beside the Willcox on Newberry Street. They criticize the Laurens structure as an expressway ramp and wonder why the City Council approved it, noting pride in town aesthetics.
A family of four seeks assistance locating someone to help clean and maintain a Clearwater gravesite. The writer notes their great-grandfather was a wounded Confederate soldier and asks for guidance to arrange efforts.
At the December meeting the Senior Men's Club of Aiken awarded Frank Peel Man of the Year for service to the club his community homeowner's association and his church. Peel served on the club board eight years and chairs the house committee. He mentors new members updates the membership directory handles name badges and volunteers as a veteran transport driver. Peel is a Kalmia Landing volunteer building maintenance chair and calendar creator for eight years. He contributes to church sound systems and is a Chem Nuclear retiree born in Chicago and raised in Kansas City with a long married life and a large family.
Aiken County Habitat for Humanity hosts an informational kickoff for the Women Build program on January 8 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of South Aiken Presbyterian Church. Women may learn about building the seventh Aiken County Women Build House and training at Lowe’s. call 644-8814 or 648-7205 for details. Snowflake drive supports Sandy Hook Elementary School with donations accepted through January 9. drop off at USCA School of Education or mail to 471 University Parkway, Aiken SC 29801. For info contact Kasey Branham at dbranham@usca.edu.
Security Federal Bank and its Looney Tunes Savings Club donated to the Salvation Army during a five week in school drive. For every deposit the bank contributed one dollar to the Angel Tree Christmas Assistance Program, totaling two hundred dollars to the Ai sen and Columbia chapters plus the Augusta chapter in South Carolina.
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