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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2015
Page
3
The piece argues monuments and Civil War symbols have little bearing on current race relations, which it says stem from environment and personal history. It asserts ignorance is curable while environment, history, and facts are fixed factors shaping attitudes.
Aiken City Council considers a motion to ban further construction south of Indian Trail Road on Silver Bluff Road until the widening project completes. Residents complain of heavy traffic and call for action. The TalkBack line invites public input at 803-644-2384 or editorial at aik estándares email.
A correction clarifies that a Thursday letter titled Trump an unfit candidate was written by Michael Brush and notes the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons phone number 803 649 0480. The Aiken Standard acknowledges the July 16 edition error on page 3A and invites readers to report factual problems via Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or editorial at aikenstandard.com.
An estate sale at a historic Aiken mansion at 215 Dupree Place runs today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Peachtree and Bennett organizes the event, featuring more than 10,000 square feet of items including antique carousel animals, lighting, dining sets, and a 1936 Buick. All items are as is with no refunds. payments by cash, check, or credit card.
The eighth annual fundraiser supports the Child Advocacy Center. Aug. 24 at Woodside Plantation Country Club, registration 8 am, shotgun start 9 am. Fees are 100 per person or 400 per team, with lunch drinks raffles mulligans and closest to pin and longest drive prizes. Sponsorships from Platinum 1000 Gold 600 Silver 300 Hole 100 welcomed. Proceeds aid abuse survivor services.
The eighth annual Steve Rodman Memorial golf tournament will start at 8 a.m. August 24 at Woodside Plantation County Club with a $100 per person or $400 per team entry fee. Sponsorship levels include $1,000 Platinum $600 Gold $300 Silver and $100 Hole. Proceeds support child counseling medical examinations multidisciplinary staffing and abuse prevention. For registration call 803-642-1557 ext 108 or email capgolf tournament gmail com. Checks made payable to Ashley Hammack at the Aiken County Solicitor's Office.
Irene Curtis, longtime educator and mentor, celebrated her 90th birthday on June 13 with family and friends at Sissy Brodie’s home. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh presented a proclamation honoring her as a devoted teacher, mother and community leader, noting her career in Atlanta and California and her ongoing activity with the Aiken Branch of AAUW.
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