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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2010
Page
3
A reader laments youth age limits for life decisions and mental health care, noting contradictions in when a person is considered an adult. The piece urges policy changes to align protections and responsibilities for ages 17 to 20.
Area students face late arrivals as bus service runs 7:30 start with eight miles to travel. Officials say insufficient buses and staffing hinder timely pickups. County schools cite high rates of homeschooling and private schooling as a factor in demand.
A report on outreach to families who lack phone service. Officials aim to supply contact numbers for school staff and ensure parents can reach teachers and administrators. The piece notes funding gaps and efforts to provide affordable communication options.
Readers praise South African Coach Jeremy West for going for the win over a tie to flip SAHS fortunes. The letter argues a turning point moment can lift a losing attitude and urges support while criticizing preservation of the County Complex.
Aiken County Council plans a public hearing on Tuesday to consider purchasing the York Street site that could house EMS. The price is listed at 895000 dollars for 2.6 fenced acres with 2850 square feet of offices and 4000 square feet of shop space plus a detached 8000 square foot warehouse. The contract details remain confidential. The meeting also will set the 2010 11 millage rate at 6 p.m. in chambers at 736 Richland Ave.
The Aiken Community Playhouse joins 19 local businesses and artist Betsy Wilson-Mahoney to create a hand painted Frankenstein themed chair for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta. The ACP chair goes on display Sept 15 at ACP and six weeks at partner locations before a November silent auction at Lexus of Augusta.
A reader describes a Tuesday morning visit to the Aiken County Farmers Market, noting tables with milk, honey, okra, blueberries, and peppers. Patrice Buck of Butter Patch Farms shares details on free roaming chickens and humane practices. The piece reflects on the value of buying local, recalls on farming, and ends with a perchance for future visits and a first non edible purchase a gourd bird house.
Rally for Reform in support of changes in the S C General Assembly will be held in The Alley downtown Aiken Tuesday at noon. Ashley Landers executive director of the S C Policy Council will discuss appointments transparency in voting in both Houses and scope of power in government. Policy Council officials travel the state to raise awareness and explore solutions to what Landers calls an outdated system.
Community newspaper details including office hours and contact information for editorial staff. Lottery results for Cash 3 Cash 4 Five and related games are listed with Sunday and Saturday draws noted as unavailable at presstime.
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