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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2008
Page
3
A reader letter condemns South Carolina high violent crime rates and Aiken County child sex abuse, urging state leaders to change policies. The writer cites Michael Vick's upcoming July release and suspension of felony cases, arguing harsher punishment is deserved and accountability is needed.
Attendees at the Mozart Opera at Etherredge Center were urged to keep quiet during the performance. The event note praised well behaved children and parents while cautioning several adults about noise.
Aiken Standard readers debate Steve Spurrier and USC for SEC title hopes. Critics question where USC’s No 1 defense was in Florida as South Carolina alternates wins and losses against SEC opponents. Readers urged to comment via TalkBack or email.
Dixie Thunder of Aiken ABATE held its second Crippled Critter Benefit Pawker Run to aid Handipots, a local group rescuing disabled pets. About 40 motorcyclists plus cars rode from Hatel to multiple stops ending at Iron Horse Bar & Grill. The group aims to raise around $1,000 and promotes legislative awareness for riders rights.
Reporter recounts joining Gwen Harrison Lockhart led sculpture session at the Aiken Center for the Arts Eight women learned clay bust techniques as the writer discovered texture form and philtrum details The piece notes personal growth and intention to pursue further art projects with contact at rjohnson aikenstandard.com.
J D Norris of Dreammaker Bath and Kitchen gave 250 to the Area 15 Special Olympics as a promotional charity effort. The gift supports bowling basketball softball swimming and the Special Olympic Games next April with about 600 participants at spring events in Aiken and Charleston. Volunteers are invited via Emily Green at Family Connections.
The Aiken Standard lists office hours 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive with phone numbers 648-2311 and 648-6052 and emails for staff. It provides newsroom contacts Tim O’Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Huffman and Scott B. Hunter along with publishing details and subscription dates for 2008 Sunday Plus deliveries.
Sunday's drawing results show Pick 3 Midday 9 1 9 and Pick 4 Midday 5 1 5 3.
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