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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2013
Page
3
Reader asks for a 1994 video of Dianne Feinstein in which she states she would take all guns from everybody. The letter questions public messaging on gun rights and frames a demand for archival verification.
Readers argue that vehicles enable deadly DUI incidents and question whether banning cars is the solution, prompting debate on alcohol limits, enforcement, and safer transportation options.
Praise for local law enforcement collaboration as burglars are caught. The message questions why the Oscar nominated film Silver Linings Playbook is not showing in Aiken and suggests driving to Augusta to see it.
Readers argue about funding a more aesthetic bridge, proposing community drives and potential private contributions while noting current street repairs require city tax money. They also discuss Social Security eligibility rules for nonworking spouses and debate alcohol history and gun rights.
Readers urged to voice anger at Congress and the president. The call-in line and email are provided for comments, which may be edited for space. Names will not be published.
Alpha Phi Alpha chapters Omicron Tau Lambda and Sigma Tau host the Martin Luther King Jr Drum Major Unity Breakfast at USC Aiken. Seven scholarships awarded to local high school graduates including Bryan Gordon and Wayna Pridgen, with guest speaker Rev. Nelson B Rivers lauding the keepers of the flame.
The Rev. Nathaniel Irvin, a longtime Augusta pastor near North Augusta, was named the Drum Major Award recipient at an Alpha Phi Alpha Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast. Irvin, 83, taught and administered in Aiken County schools and helped integrate LBC High School, stressing service and unity as King urged.
The Cedar Creek Relay For Life team hosts a pancake breakfast on Saturday February 2 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fazz Cafe. Tickets cost 7 dollars and include pancakes sausage fruit and a beverage. For more information call 502-0648.
Ann Gilpatrick attended a demonstration by Julie Robins founder of the Aiken Horsemanship Academy at Boots Bridles and Britches. Robins showcased desensitization and problem solving in horses while promoting new classes and clinics and a four part program on horse psychology titled Between the Ears.
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