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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2003
Page
2
Letters to the editor debate support for troops versus families, road paving, taxes, and social issues. Citizens call for prioritizing service members, better road maintenance on Edge Road, and relief for single parents while criticizing taxes and funding gaps. Comments reference local schools, veterans, and ongoing civic concerns.
Senior writer Philip Lord reports a revised 42-1b plan for four single member districts two at large seats and a citywide mayor. Council will hear first reading with second reading and public hearing set for April 28. NAACP opposes plan citing diluted minority voting strength in districts 1 and 2.
Shadie Hall, executive director since 1997, leads Helping Hands in a 30th anniversary program at Aiken Municipal Center from 3 to 5 pm Thursday. The shelter, formed in 1973, serves abused and neglected children with long term homes, foster care and group homes across several South Carolina counties.
A two session workshop titled Protect Our Children Invest in Our Future focuses on recognizing signs of child abuse and neglect. Sessions run April 22 and 29 from 6 to 9 pm at Riverview Activities Center, no cost to adults, sponsored by North Augusta with Aiken County Community Partnership presenters. Peggy Ford of Children's Place emphasizes ongoing concern and adult impact, while exercises and case studies illustrate why children keep abuse secret and the lifelong consequences of no intervention. Registration by telephone at Aiken Technical College 69-9231 ext 1280 or fax 599-8051. limit 25 participants.
David Kaplan of Aiken High School, Troop 115, earned Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor held at St. Mary Help of Christians Church. He followed his older brother Charles’s example, and his project improved accessibility by painting handicap parking spaces and organizing debris clearance at the Knights of Columbus hall.
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