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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2011
Page
3
An editorial recalls Northerners moving to South Carolina in 1978 for work. The author endorses adopting a cautious approach with newcomers from any region, noting the motto kept quiet observation effective and suggests others try the same.
Graffiti was found splashed across the newly installed Welcome to Windsor sign along Highway 78. The vandalism damaged the brick wall display, replacing the cheerful banner with painted markings.
City officials in Aiken face criticism over current garbage collection as residents report delays and missed pickups. The notice urges improvements and outlines steps planned to restore reliable service.
A couple relying on Social Security note rising restaurant prices and tips. They used to dine out two to three times weekly and tip 15 to 20 percent but now cook at home to save money.
County officials announce a long delayed building project with a new factor in the plan. The Aiken Standard invites reader comments via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com. Readers may comment without names, and submissions may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard acknowledges errors in Thursdays edition including incorrect Today in History and TV listings. Readers are asked to report problems to editor Mike Gibbons at 644-2381 or editorial aikenstandard.com to set the record straight.
Office hours run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The address is 926 Rutland Drive. Main phone number is 648 2311 and fax is 648 6052. Email and website reference torial aikenstandard com.
North Aiken Elementary School second graders dig into pumpkin guts to predict seed counts as a math activity. Teachers Amy Wilkin and Kayatha Jones lead groups of four with support from USC Aiken education majors. Students learn grouping by tens and even take a pumpkin home as a prize.
Cadets at South Aiken High School collected about 1,000 pounds of canned goods for Golden Harvest Food Bank during the It’s Spooky to Be Hungry drive. Dozens of cadets participated, with ROTC Commander Larry Laughlin praising the project’s community spirit and camaraderie.
Cole Man recalls the South Aiken NJROTC commander noting the unit's fun and community spirit as food drives succeed. He highlights food collection at the school with homerooms contributing, yielding ten additional canned goods from other groups.
The Disoriented Express at 1510 Richland Ave in Kalmia Plaza debuts with 40 plus volunteers. Aiken Jaycees and Friends of the Aiken Railroad Depot present mazes tunnels trains and more through Monday 7 pm to midnight with matinees Saturday 2 to 5 pm. Admission 5 canned goods or 10-12 dollars, and T shirts sell for 10 to 15 dollars.
Aiken woman reports deflated tires while working at a Laurens Street business overnight. A Pickens Street car break-in results in a stolen purse from an unlocked vehicle. Footprints and two skull caps found near the scene. Two Park Avenue apartments broken into between Oct 6 and 26 with air conditioning components taken. A Richland Avenue store incident ends with a suspect abandoning beer after being told to set the boxes down.
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