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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2012
Page
3
A reader presses the Aiken Standard to correct what they call misinformation about a city land seizure for a road. The letter argues the county forces sale despite higher feasible alternatives and criticizes readers’ view of Northern attitudes toward religion.
A suggestion urges experiencing another’s life by stepping into their shoes and matching their pace, taking one small step every two seconds. The idea emphasizes patience as the true challenge in empathy.
A letter from a long-time resident of Aiken critiques Northern bashers and advocates for understanding. The writer defends local people and condemns trash talk as cheap speech while praising Aiken’s friendliness.
Readers ask how to choose lay versus lie and when to use lay down or lie down. The note clarifies that lie means to recline and lay requires a direct object, while lay means place something down. It suggests practicing with examples and notes common errors in speech and writing.
The Aiken Standard corrects an error published in Monday edition naming USC Aiken senior Ashleigh Ackerman as an award recipient. Readers are asked to report corrections to Mike Gibbons at 644-2381 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com.
Seniors dined danced and dazzled at the Senior Prom For Senior Citizens hosted by SouthernCare Hospice of Aiken. The 15 piece Swingstation band Eduardo Diaz and Todd Lista provided music and photos as Paul and Lynne Katonak marked their 59th anniversary. Minnie Smith-Glinski was crowned prom queen with Ray Glinski praising the event. Transportation by Aiken Council on Aging and Coca Cola beverages aided the night.
The Aiken Christian Women’s Network hosted a vintage wedding dress gallery and fashion show at Houndslake Country Club. Dresses from the 19th and 20th centuries were on display or modeled with loans from the Aiken County Historical Museum Charlotte’s Downtown Fashions and Andrea’s Consignment Formal Wear.
Mothers and daughters explore a display of wedding dresses dating to the 1800s. The event highlights a supportive group atmosphere with long-time participants and network members. For more on the Aiken Christian Women’s Network and events, contact the organizer.
Aiken County moves on first reading to grant ingress and egress easements to Breezy Hill Water and Sewer Co for access to a water booster pump on Old Vaucluse Road to serve Bridgestone’s new tire plant. The 30 foot easement crosses Bettis Academy Road rights of way. The ordinance requires two more readings before final approval.
The note lists hours from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm on Monday and Friday at 5326 Rusand Drive with phone 648-2311 and fax 648-6082. Executive Editor Tim Operant is mentioned, followed by garbled text.
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