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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 2012
Page
3
The Aiken Standard announces TalkBack will no longer publish items favoring or opposing named candidates. People wishing to comment must submit a signed letter to the editor.
Reader questions why court records display Social Security numbers and points to local leaks and government role in public works. The letter argues individuals built roads, libraries, and infrastructure, criticizing reliance on government and claiming private citizens fund and create community improvements.
Addicts debate TalkBack on students carrying 21 to 28 pound bookbags for eight classes a day. Pain from back issues is linked to weight, lockers, and notebook size. Call 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief comments. Names not required and may be edited for space.
Aiken Rotary Club along with Aiken Sunrise and North Augusta clubs pack dictionaries at Screenprint Factory for distribution to about 2400 third graders in area schools. Steve Black says the effort, now in its 12th year, highlights reading and US history facts and brings joy to students.
The St. Andrew's Society hosted its first Pub Night at The Alley drawing a large crowd. The event featured a pipe band Celtic dancers and Scotch tasting with music by Keltie Kudzu and a special fish and chips menu at Davor's.
Bridge enthusiasts from the South Carolina Georgia region gathered at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center for a three day Fall Tournament hosted by the Bridge Club of Aiken. Participants traveled from Mount Pleasant Sumterville Columbia Lexington Florence Dublin and Martin for team and pair play with master points and bragging rights the main rewards.
The Aiken Newcomers Club meets Oct 9 at Newberry Hall with registration at 10 am and a business meeting at 10 15. Guest speaker Don Mitcham will discuss storytelling. Luncheon at 11 30 costs 14 dollars, with reservations by noon Thursday.
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