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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 2003
Page
2
Readers submitted letters on local politics and public concerns in Aiken South Carolina. Issues include mayoral influence on votes, tax policy ideas, education funding, and appreciation for a local Bi Lo employee who returned a lost billfold.
South Carolina DOT project led by Jeff Parker will repave 8.5 miles in the Aiken area over the next months. Satterfield Construction from Greenwood is widening shoulders on 19 from I to Rutland Drive before resurfacing. The plan includes Laurens Street downtown and Whiskey Road from Chukker Creek to Pine Log Road, with work completing by June and funded by the state gas tax.
Jenna Drenten 18, senior and Student Council president at South Aiken High School, was named Youth of the Year by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce in January. Her sister Kristen died of bone cancer at 15 six years ago, shaping Jenna’s activism including Relay for Life and fundraising for Helping Hands and Children’s Place. The Drentens moved from Ohio when Jenna was in first grade and Jill has balanced school, sports, and service while her family cared for two foster children last year. Jenna will attend Ohio State in the fall majoring in communications and public relations and continues to pursue cancer-relief programs locally.
Four Jackson residents run in the upcoming municipal election to fill the mayoral and three council seats. Incumbent Mayor Todd Etheredge seeks another term after a 2002 special election win. Council seat incumbent Bobby Thornton also seeks re election. Remaining seats are sought by Lynn Sullivan and Gurney Wiggins. Voting is Tuesday at 106 Main St Jackson. The town does not use party primaries.
A Homes and Gardens tour today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St Thaddeus Episcopal Church benefits Outreach Programs. Tickets cost 20 dollars and are sold at Aiken Center for the Arts The Guest Cottage Eulalie Salley Realty The Wine Cellar and The Carolina Company Realty on Laurens and Park avenues. Maps and tickets available at the church. For information call Jane Gunnell at 2156164.
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