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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 2014
Page
3
Aiken Standard editorial voice expresses fatigue with ongoing discussions of gay marriage, urging focus away from the topic. It references the issue directly as a social controversy and reflects a resigned stance on public discourse.
Readers discuss public funds and state revenue, complaining about holiday awards for city workers and education spending. They urge tax payment, challenge campaign ads, note a house fire with no electricity, and urge charity. They critique local streets, Photoshop imagery, and anticipate Thanksgiving opening times while urging readiness for God. They invite comments via TalkBack hotline and email.
Robby Smith of Laurel Gate Terrier Trials organized Oktober Fetch in Aiken's Winthrop Field. About 25 to 30 people and 50 to 60 dogs attended despite rain, with races over hurdles and flats and events like go-to-ground lure coursing and tunnel vision. Open to all dogs, the event emphasized terriers and earth-working breeds, with muzzled canines and some collisions but no bites as spectators noted the weather’s impact.
Free Riders Motorcycle Club Inc of Aiken shifts from a Christmas Drive to supporting families with incarcerated loved ones. The group backs Project Angel Tree and will deliver blessings on December 20. Contact Clement Scurry Wayne Howerton or John Miledge to receive help or donate toys.
The board meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the district office on Brookhaven Drive to decide the 2015 16 school calendar. Teachers return Aug. 11 and students start Aug. 17. First-semester exams may occur before winter break and the year ends June 2 for students, June 3 for teachers. Also on the agenda is an AdvancED accreditation report and North Augusta High construction status update.
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