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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2007
Page
11
Aiken County Council holds a public hearing at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers on 736 Richland Ave to consider a public smoking ban in most workplaces. Advocates argue secondhand smoke harms health, while supporters say smokers keep rights in cars homes and outdoors.
Editor laments the departure of Ben and Clydean Cooper who brightened Aiken through church work and election volunteering. They relocate to Kentucky to be near relatives amid mounting health concerns, leaving behind a vibrant, energized community and a new east facing home view.
Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest News Director Timothy O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson aikenstandard com outlined contact roles and addresses.
A letter from Dudley Erb of West Side Bowery argues against a total bar smoking ban. He suggests separate dining rooms may work, questions enforcement by a "smoking police," and doubts cigarette tax revenue would aid non-smokers.
Bruce Pitts of Marlboro Station argues county and city smoking ban efforts infringe constitutional rights and threaten private clubs. He claims evidence on health risks is biased and asserts Marlboro Station remains a private adultonly venue with a member voting clause and acceptance condition for new members.
A Batesburg reader argues for statewide smoke free public spaces. They note Georgia bans smoking in restaurants and urge South Carolina to adopt similar rules, observing many bars do not allow children. The writer advocates smoke free bars and public places.
A columnist rails at government meddling from fashion to puppy adoptions and smoking bans. He critiques Democratic turnover and calls for personal choice, quoting C S Lewis on tyrannies of well intentioned rulers. He argues to leave models, smokers, and pets alone and warns against overreach.
Aiken Center for the Arts reports its eighth Antiques in the Heart of Aiken exceeded prior years with 188 sponsors and 22 premier dealers. Chairpersons Lisa Castles Susan Kirkpatrick Goodwin Becky Robbins led 170 volunteers as funds support Center activities.
Andy Windham of Wagener criticizes state and local authorities for poor leadership in the jail system and widespread incompetence. He recalls retirement from litter control, alleges inmates are coddled, and urges truth telling and accountability. He calls for tougher oversight and responsibility.
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