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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 2006
Page
4
A reader argues for and against South Carolina smoking bans in restaurants and rails at new residency rules while criticizing public safety signs and noting concern over military actions in Iraq. The letter contends laws spread from other states and questions local enforcement.
Residents urge continued vigilance and a public voice ahead of a council meeting. They warn of added congestion from a Sam's Club at the Whiskey Road location and call for attendees to speak out.
A stance argues that drinking poses greater danger than smoking while urging reduced drinking and avoidance of smoking in public. It advocates staying home with alcohol and choosing non smoking areas when eating out, asserting smokers are human too.
A reader argues for clearer rules in restaurants, suggesting a no blowing nose sign and a no screaming or unmanaged children sign to reduce disturbances, even preferring smoking noise to rowdiness. The letter reflects dining room etiquette concerns and calls for stricter behavior guidelines.
Local resident thanks Mr. Vernon Williams for mowing the grass along Shi- Joh Heights Road and says the county has forgotten about the area. The note emphasizes appreciation for community caregiving and concerns about county neglect.
A letter argues development taxes should pay for roads on Aiken's Southside and new connectors like Anderson Pond and Dougherty Road. The writer suggestsWoodside tax dollars could fund the Ander son Pond Connector and support Mall area development including Sam's Target and Lowe's.
Aiken residents express appreciation for local coverage including Pine Log and Powder House Connector updates. They thank the paper for focusing on town happenings rather than national war news and urge continued informative reporting.
Residents along Whiskey Road oppose a proposed cell phone tower opposite Channel 6 antenna. They warn the tower will spoil the Carolina Bay view and usher in bigger, uglier shopping centers.
A reader letter argues that smokers rights are overlooked while others seek protections in public spaces. The writer attacks what they see as bias toward non smoking rules and urges balance between smokers and non smokers in establishments.
The county faces a driver shortage affecting transport for students. Officials warn delays may force late arrivals and reduced routes as they seek new hires and expanded training to cover essential school transportation.
A resident expresses gratitude to Graniteville volunteers for their hard work and praises local schools. The writer mentions eight years living in Graniteville, children’s fondness for area schools, and long employment histories at Avondale and for their spouse.
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