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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2009
Page
3
City officials propose raising water rates, targeting households and businesses with sprinkler systems while delaying charges for those relying on rainfall. Past water bills would reveal who has sprinklers, guiding the policy.
A letter to the editor questions rising female youth arrests and blames factors like rap and drugs while urging better home economics and health classes. The writer commends Aiken High NJROTC for directing 1000 plus vehicles at graduation and criticizes district nepotism and parking rule enforcement.
Correction notice from the Aiken Standard states the Youth Wing is on summer vacation and meetings will resume in the fall. The paper apologizes for the earlier error and clarifies no events are scheduled this weekend.
The City of Aiken will hold a two day Community Leaders Institute at the Aiken Performing Arts Academy on Avery Lane. Beverly Clyburn says adults will meet with elected officials to discuss governance youth issues and opportunities. Registration closes June 17 with contact numbers for Abraham and Clyburn.
Just Breathe Studio on Whiskey Road hosts a beginners Argentine tango immersion from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday led by Steve and Diane Neely of the Augusta Tango Club. The $25 individual or $40 couple session follows a successful prior workshop and aims to pair music with dance in a yoga themed setting.
The Sassy Knitter hosts a $15 adult knitting class on June 20 from 12 30 to 2 30 p m including materials registration required call 643 5648 for details The Aiken State Natural Area offers a Summer Canoe with a Ranger program on June 20 departing at 9 30 a m from the put in dock and lasting about two hours Children 5 to 17 must be with an adult space limited to 12 call 649 2857 for signup cost 20 per boat A Father s Day Chipping Contest and Cook Out is set for June 20 from 11 a m to 1 p m at Boeckh Park Hammond s Ferry Just Breathe Studios offers an introduction to Quigong on June 20 from 1 to 4 p m led by Mark Brophy visit www justbreathestudio com for details The Aiken County First Steps Executive Committee meets June 22 at 12 30 p m in the Byrd Learning Center Graniteville call 663 5604 for more information.
The CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University holds a $10,000 reverse raffle to aid local students planning to attend Claflin in Orangeburg. Tickets are $100 for a July 17 event at 8 p.m. at the North Augusta Community Center with dinner for two and prizes including a $10,000 grand prize and $25 eight times. Proceeds support prospective and current Claflin students. Contact Natasha Carter, James Gallman, Pat Price, or Willie Frazier for tickets and information.
The Aiken Standard publishes daily and lists office hours Mon to Fri from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm at 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802. Editorial contacts Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Huffman Scott B Hunter and delivery dates for Sunday Plus subscribers are provided for 2008 with various rates and delivery options.
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