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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2003
Page
2
A reader argues against bus fees funded by taxes and criticizes state spending choices. The writer asserts every child has a right to public education without extra payments and suggests redirecting funds from lotteries to beneficial public projects. A skating rink for Aiken is proposed to keep youths out of trouble, noting a past rink's success before its closure.
Commentary argues the U S presence in Iraq stands independent of Saddam Hussein’s involvement in September 11 attacks. It labels Saddam as a brutal dictator and a regional threat, noting Bush officials acknowledge no conclusive link to 9 11 while supporting action against him.
Readers debate potholes on Highway 278 and tax cuts, praising Columbia while criticizing Aiken. The letter also corrects a misstatement about flag sellers and promotes American made flags from Flagsource Southeast Patterson. It notes a sunrise Easter service at Hopelands Gardens and invites public attendance.
More than 500 participants from Aiken and Edgefield counties joined volunteers at South Aiken for the Special Olympics after a moment of silence honoring Barry Johnson, longtime volunteer coordinator who died earlier this year. The day featured ceremonies, athletics, and the Very Special Arts Festival with bead jewelry, face painting, and music performances by Kennedy on Stage and Palmetto Pride Choir.
About 1,000 residents will benefit from a 1.6 million upgrade funded by a federal bond issued through Farmer's Home. The project is roughly 95 percent complete with telemetry installation and cleanup remaining. Pressure could rise 20 to 25 psi. residents are advised to have lines checked by a plumber and may use low-flow valves available for 20 dollars.
Aiken County and City employees packed the H O Weeks Activities Center as 505 workers attended the first combined safety fair. Organizers credited good turnout, vendors enthusiasm, and a new venue with a largely successful day featuring free food, live entertainment, and safety demonstrations including a drunk driving obstacle course.
An Augusta man wanted on a recent kidnapping charge was arrested Wednesday morning in Milledgeville Georgia. Robert Sutton was located and taken into custody without incident and remains at Central State Hospital for evaluation. Authorities expect Sutton will waive extradition and return to South Carolina. The kidnapping charge is certain and additional charges may follow.
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