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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 2013
Page
3
Aiken Standard editor urges the South Carolina Department of Transportation to cut overhanging tree limbs blocking roads. The writer complains of idle workers and impaired visibility on Dixie and Clay Road, noting the problem has worsened county wide.
In a reader letter the writer criticizes Bass Pro Shops for not locating in Aiken citing an aging population, and argues against funding a bridge beautification by city taxes. The caller predicts no money will be raised and urges residents to avoid the bridge or use alternative routes.
A sharp comeback line notes skeptics who doubted Clemson's ability to shine in primetime. The remark frames the team as answering critics after a strong performance under the spotlight.
A TalkBack response condemns the Subway television commercial showing a girl repeatedly taking a sandwich and bullying others. The commenter urges adults to grow up, step back, and act with responsibility, criticizing continual whining and greed in the United States.
The speaker extols the University of South Carolina and Clemson for outstanding bowl performances. Georgia is praised for a strong showing, and skeptics are urged to acknowledge Clemson’s tough contest, asserting both teams proved themselves against top opposition.
Call our TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com to leave a message. Readers should be brief and to the point, and names will not be published. The newspaper reserves the right to edit for space and content.
The Aiken County School District revisits security measures following the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Deputy Superintendent David Caver discusses drills and security plans with local law enforcement, camera and buzz-in upgrades, and periodic patrols to protect campuses.
Local pianist Robert Gerstenberg offers his sixth concert at the Aiken County Historical Museum titled Many Moods of Music this weekend. He will introduce each piece with history and teach as he plays. Proceeds support the museum and his wife Toni volunteers on the museum board.
Robert Gerstenberg performs a piano recital titled Many Moods of Music this Saturday at 3 p.m. in the ballroom of the Aiken County Historical Museum at 433 Newberry St. S.W. Tickets are ten dollars with a reception to follow. call 642-2015 for information.
Ashlyn Bell, prominent in the equine industry and executive secretary of the South Carolina Hunter Jumper Association, was badly injured in a January 2 riding accident. She faces surgery for broken ribs a collapsed lung and a fractured vertebrae while her medical bills and lost wages mount. Donations can be sent to the Equestrian Aid Foundation or Progressive Show Jumping Inc with Ashlyn Bell in care.
Donations to Ashlyn Bell can be sent by checks to the Equestrian Aid Foundation at 11924 W Forest Hill Blvd Suite 22377 Wellington FL 33414 or to Progressive Warehouse Road Aiken SC 29801.
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