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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2009
Page
3
Readers debate Gov. Mark Sanford's Argentina trip and affair amid questions of accountability. Viewpoints express support for resignation, discuss political double standards, and urge focus on family and state leadership while noting contact methods for public comments.
John C. Harris, former Aiken resident, built his first boat at 14 and became CEO of Chesapeake Light Craft. The firm makes build your own boat kits and plans, shipping over 18 000 kits. Harris co produced a DIY Network series and appeared on the Today show in 2007. He credits his father for instilling hands on craft and notes PocketShip has earned about $100 000 in plans and kits in 11 months.
The Aiken Standard provides office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802. It lists staff contacts including Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Huffman and the Newsroom line, with postal and subscription information for EZ Pay rates and Sunday Plus dates.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site invites the public to a Growing History tasting on Saturday July 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Beech Island. The heirloom garden, maintained by the Aiken Master Gardeners, supports Golden Harvest Food Bank. Admission is 4 for adults, 3 for children, 2.5 for seniors, with seed packets and garden treats for tasters.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site invites visitors to a Growing History program on Saturday July 18 from 10 to 11 am at 181 Redcliffe Road Beech Island. Admission is 4 for adults 3 for children and 2 50 for seniors. For more details call 827 1473. Laney notes the unusual activity.
The Aiken Chick-fil-A will celebrate Cow Appreciation Day on Friday with a free Chick-fil-A meal for customers dressed as cows. Alive at 25 defensive driving for teens offered at Aiken Tech Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. Free to first 10 callers via South Carolina National Safety Council at (803) 732 6778. Visit www.sealiveat25.org.
The Hopelands Summer Concert Series continues with the Fort Gordon Concert Band on Monday at 7 p.m. on the Windham Performing Arts Stage. Admission is free and the show is hosted by The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch in Hopelands Gardens near Whiskey Road.
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