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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2006
Page
3
A reader criticizes restaurants that charge for water, saying the policy reflects greed rather than the economy. The writer cites personal experiences with multiple establishments and vows not to return, advising others to learn each restaurant's policy.
A reader argues that exposure to cigarette smoke should lead customers to avoid businesses that allow smoking. The letter frames rights as mutual, noting that both employees and patrons can protect their own freedoms by choosing where to spend time, implying the issue hinges on personal rights rather than restricting others.
Former restaurant owner argues water should not be free at any restaurant noting costs to supply water hire staff to deliver wash and sanitize glasses and that beverages cost roughly the same to serve as water. As diesel stays high and schools face campus fights readers call Talkback line to share views and emails.
Jerre Knowles shared a hard won recovery from drugs and alcohol at the Aiken Center For Alcohol and Other Drug Services Freedom Walk/Run at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Her husband George Robinson spoke of support and the road to healing as 23 participants, including Aiken High students, ran a 5k and a three mile walk with winners Mike Lambert Eve yn Jones and Mary Bryant among top finishers. The event, part of Addiction Recovery Month, aimed to raise awareness that treatment works and celebrate those on the path to sobriety.
Aiken cyclists join about 2,000 riders statewide for the MS 150 Breakaway to the Beach charity ride from Sept 16 17 ending in Myrtle Beach. Carolann Horton and Karen Burkey describe training for the 150 mile trek with rest stops every 6 to 10 miles and fundraising goals of $2,000 this year. Portals include pledges via the National MS Society or mail to the Atlanta MS Society box.
Late numbers from Saturday draws include Cash 4 numbers 65 and 03, Fantasy 5 35 23 28 32, Win for Life 1 19 23 28 31 34, with a Free Ball 28. The report lists no winners or payouts.
Cast for the USC Aiken University Theatre production The REAL Story of Little Red Riding Hood is announced with Mag gie Knapp as Little Red and Matt Cabbil as the wolf. A public performance is Sept 28 at Etherredge Center 7 p.m. with school performances Sept 28–29 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tickets are 7 dollars adults, 4 dollars youths and faculty.
Aiken offers volunteer training for the therapeutic horseback riding program for people with disabilities. Sessions on September 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. and September 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at Hopeland Farm 1389 Banks Mill Road. Call Kerr at 803-652-3231 for details.
South Aiken High School class of 1996 now plans a 40 year reunion. The event is set for Friday, November 24 at the Aiken Municipal Center. To get involved, send your mailing address to sahs96 aigmail.com.
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