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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 2014
Page
3
Citizens warn that utility buildings are being erected in residential areas and urge caution. They cite past issues and fear future developments. A Christmas program in Graniteville was canceled this year, prompting calls to collaborate for a new venue. They urge growth and manufacturing jobs as youth depart for Columbia.
A reader questions the large share of city manager applicants from outside South Carolina and wonders about the local integration of newcomers. They ask how an elderly nonresident could obtain a Social Security card and express doubt about granting social media access to foreigners, tying it to a jail incident.
Aiken residents thank the community for truth and generosity after the Vivian Avenue fiasco. The writer praises volunteers on the serving line and credits Kathryn and others who donated time and money. Gratitude also goes to Brigette at Laurens Street post office for returning a lost credit card and to a coffee shop stranger who paid for the writer’s drink. Readers are invited to share thoughts via the TalkBack line or email.
Joe Dansby 65 of Harlem Georgia died at the scene after losing control of a Honda 1300 motorcycle on Highway 278 in Aiken County near Tinker Road at about 1010 p.m. He was driving on a suspended license but wore a helmet. The crash is under investigation by the State Highway Patrol and Aiken County Coroner with toxicology pending.
The 19th annual Oyster Roast and BBQ supports STAR Riding Inc. at Black Forest Equestrian Center in Aiken. Friday 6 to 9 p.m. features oysters barbecue beans mac and cheese cookies live band and silent auction with golf packages and gifts. Half the ticket price is tax deductible. Tickets are 40 in advance or 50 at the door.
The 19th annual Oyster Roast and BBQ raises funds for STAR Riding Inc. on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Black Forest Equestrian Center 4343 Banks Mill Road. Tickets are 40 in advance or 50 at the door with 15 for children 12 and under. Tickets may be bought at Aiken Saddlery & Supply or Boots Bridles & Britches or by calling 803-642-8812.
The Aiken Performing Arts Group will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser for its Instruments in Your Attic program on October 25 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fazz Cafe located at 996 Pine Log Road. Tickets cost seven dollars and are available by calling.
Millbrook Baptist Church announces registration for Upward basketball and cheerleading for children from 5 years old to grade 6. Uniform fittings are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Deadline October 27. Contact 803-648-4167 for details.
The Rollins Christian Big Band will perform at Cumberland Hills at 3215 Wise Creek Lane on October 25. For more information, call 803-648-2447.
A 2015 calendar featuring entries from the fifth annual Birds & Butterflies nature photography contest is now for sale at the downtown Aiken store for eight dollars with one dollar donated to Hitchcock Woods Foundation. Photos include tufted titmouse by Selina Spilman and images of armadillos hawks squirrels dragonflies and butterflies. The contest is open to amateUr photographers and the 2014 edition drew about seventy entries.
Birds & Butterflies at 117 Laurens St N W offers the 2015 Expressions of Nature calendar for $8 with $1 donated to Hitchcock Woods Foundation. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. information online at birdsandbutterfliesaiken.com. Dede Biles, assignment reporter, January 2013.
The Fall Steeplechase Fete is set for Oct 24 at 7 p.m. at Ford Conger Field Audubon Drive with $90 per person $720 for eight and $900 for ten and proceeds benefiting Hitchcock Woods Foundation. The Aiken Fall Steeplechase runs Oct 25 from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m at 538 Two Notch Road S E with contact 803 648 9641.
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