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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2013
Page
3
A reader questions the accessibility of the Aiken Library historic building citing long ramps, multiple heavy doors, and elevator use for handicapped patrons. The message notes cane or walker users struggle with entry and suggests testing accessibility with a cane before declaring it accessible. The letter also mentions local drug buying issues raised by The New Ellenton police.
Commentary calls for spending shifts from a baseball stadium to an international airport in North Augusta and praises the Aiken Warrior Project while alleging local welfare and crime concerns. Readers urge policy focus, criticize political double standards and invite listener comments via the TalkBack hotline.
The City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism Department asks residents to complete a survey on installing weatherproof outdoor fitness gear around tracks near Citizens Park H Odell Weeks Activities Center and Smith Hazel Recreation Center. USC Aiken senior Cortney Sadler will distribute surveys at the centers through Nov 26. $50 000 is allocated in the capital budget pending bids.
The note provides contact options for comments and letters to the editor for the Aiken Standard. It lists mailing address Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 email edi tard com and phone 803 643 4779. It mentions 400 Kershaw St and Citizens Park at 651 Old Airport Rd and notes Maayan Schechter as city beat reporter.
The Wielands host a public bonsai display at 3933 Wood Valley Drive in Aiken with about 50 trees on show and up to 200 in growth. The garden will be open next Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and today also from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors learn bonsai basics and about its living art nature.
The Fourth Annual Bloodies and Bagels fundraiser returns November 28 on the lawn of the Aiken County Historical Museum from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Donations support green space and community engagement as attendees enjoy bagels coffee juice and Bloody Marys before exploring Hitchcock Woods. Indoor option if weather turns.
Community gathering Bloodies and Bagels set for November 28 at 8 30 a m at the Aiken County Historical Museum 433 Newberry St S W Free admission. For details visit conserveaiken org or call 855 ALC LAND.
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