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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2006
Page
3
A responder rebuts an Oct 6 TalkBack note about the City of Aiken Tennis Center. The writer argues the center serves all visitors, not only city residents, urging better factual accuracy before future comments. The exchange emphasizes inclusivity and correct information.
A reader complains about excessive polo coverage in the Aiken Standard and expresses fatigue with polo stories. The letter criticizes reporters for focusing on polo and describes the writers as arrogant.
The NAACP issues a boycott in a state over tender contracts and related concessions. The article suggests the group seeks substantial terms, and the speaker doubts they will receive as much as they demand. The piece notes community reaction and potential impact on local stakeholders.
A reader questions the newspaper practice of paying for wedding notices while featuring two horses dressed as a married couple. The letter also critiques vacation photos and compares local street tree changes near Bed Bath and Beyond and Wal Mart. The writer asks why trees were removed in one area and new ones planted in another.
Sam Huff, an Aiken transplant from Hartville Ohio, turned to pottery after heart trouble and now crafts bowls mugs and dog bowls while volunteering in the victim witness assistance office and Meals on Wheels. He plans to balance two workdays weekly with time for his studio and notes his joy in helping others.
AAA Carolinas invites guests to Dream Week from October 9 to 14 with Disney decor, pajama dressed associates, a wishing well, and daily giveaways. Branch Manager Tanya Roberson says the event celebrates customer appreciation, aiming to show dreams are possible and affordable with discounts on dream vacations.
The Partridge Inn eight goal tournament resumes with four games today at Powderhouse and New Bridge Field. Irish Mist meets Buckleigh Farms at 10 a.m. Dos Perros faces Good Thunder Newport at noon. The Cliffs Communities play Golden Zebra at 3 p.m. Jan Pamela challenges El Rancho at Quartermore.
The Aiken Standard lists Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 including January 16 February 14 March 1 April 3 May 10 May 28 June 14 July 384 August 663 September 985 November 25 28 and December 16 23 25.
Friday's winning numbers are Pick 3 Midday 6 3 2 Pick 4 Midday 8 3 0 4 Pick 3 Evening 2 5 8 Pick 4 Evening 1 5 5 6 Palmetto Cash 5 7 25 6 38 31 Cash 3 Midday 3 4 2 Cash 4 Midday 4 3 8 0 Cash 3 Evening 9 5 9 Cash 4 Evening 0 6 0 5 Fantasy 5 21 25 30 31 35 Mega Millions 1 11 20 21 46 Mega Ball 18
Seniors fifty and over are invited to the Aiken Area Senior Games set October 9 to 22 at various area venues. Events include horseshoes, miniature golf, tennis, swimming, racquetball, bowling, disc golf, track and field, and table tennis with a $10 registration fee and first 100 entrants receiving a free event T shirt.
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