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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2011
Page
3
A TalkBack letter argues Obama deserves head sculpting on Mount Rushmore inverted as a reminder to avoid unqualified leaders. The writer attacks Moses Mims and claims Social Security and Medicare benefit cuts were decided before Obama’s presidency, during a Republican White House.
A reader blames South Carolina governors Sanford Hodges for waste issues at SRS and recalls promises to protect jobs while opposing shipments. The letter argues residents supported the influx for employment and criticizes authorities stationed to halt it.
A reader urges removal of Republican lawmakers from South Carolina and targets Clyburn. The message criticizes Tea Party and Obama while inviting opinions via the Talk Back hotline and email. Comments may be submitted without names and will be reviewed by the newspaper.
Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. Butland Dave 648 2311 Email Tim O Briant Executive Editor 644 2380 ener Michael Gibbons Managing Editor 644 2481
Robert Millard Goodyear, 86, longtime Aiken resident, golf enthusiast, and co owner of Longleaf Plantation, died Sunday July 24 2011 at his home. A Yale graduate and former member of the Yale baseball team he helped found Crag Burn Golf Club and won the Palmetto Pro Am with Ben Hogan in 1951. He joined Augusta National in 1951 and remained a senior member. Services were private with memorials to Hitchcock Woods Foundation.
Hundreds gathered in downtown Aiken for Fifth Friday hosted by Aiken Young Professionals and the City of Aiken. The street festival on The Alley and Bee Lane featured live music by Anybody's Guess, food and drink specials, a Fun Zone and two large inflatable bounce houses. Organizers Melissa Murdaugh and Jason Rabin praised the turnout and confirmed plans to repeat the event on the next Fifth Friday in September with a 2012 return.
Nanette Langner will be the featured artist at Hitchcock Health Center in August presenting a multimedia show with watercolor pastels and acrylics. The exhibit is open to the public during normal hours with no admission.
South Aiken High School NJROTC schedules an orientation for new cadets from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday in August. Attendees meet at the front, wear athletic clothes, and bring a water bottle. Unenrolled students may learn more by contacting Laughlin at Aiken County Schools.
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