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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2005
Page
2
Reader challenges critics of a clean up sign in Aiken while asking for four positive points about George Bush's presidency. The post notes a 45 percent approval and questions tax implications for a gay rights sign, the visibility of street signs, and calls for better signage including a county adopted parkway item.
In Aiken readers dispute Masters Week price hikes by downtown eateries arguing increased traffic should boost profits. A letter writer challenges the cover story and asserts local businesses, health care providers, lawyers, and shop owners all contribute to a thriving city economy.
The paper corrects two errors from last week starting with the Burns Dance Studio report where Sarah Elizabeth Davis was the year long convention scholarship winner but not listed. It also corrects Savannah River Ecology Laboratory naming errors in Saturday’s edition.
Principal Russell Gunter announces three Smart Boards from Ronco Specialized Systems at L B C Middle School, each valued at 2300 dollars. Eighth grade science teacher Janet Rhodes praises hands on interactive use and student engagement as teachers plan to expand with four more boards.
Helping Hands and the Aiken Outdoors Club hosted a Saturday event teaching bird watching and nature awareness to children at the Helping Hands home. Kids made pine cone bird feeders with peanut butter, hung them on trees, and planted two wooden feeders donated by the club.
The city observance will feature more than 20 exhibits and speakers at the Carolina Bay near H Odell Weeks Activities Center. The Recycle Guys will visit with tours, and groups such as Audubon Society Open Land Trust Hitchcock Foundation Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and a group of local high school seniors will participate. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh will open at 10 a.m. with lectures to follow and programs at 11 a.m. noon and 1 p.m. If rain moves the event to the H. Odell Weeks center.
The Aiken SPCA hosts its fourth Champagne Brunch during the Aiken Spring Classic Grand Prix at Aiken Horse Park. Tickets cost 45 dollars, are tax deductible, and support the SPCA spay and neuter program. brunch follows the 1 p.m. tent opening with jumping at 2 p.m. Proceeds fund pet population control efforts.
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