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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 2004
Page
2
A reader responds to Talkback pieces from April 16 about Bush Powell and Rice. The writer defends the administration against blame and criticizes Bush haters while commenting on late buses and parental responsibility for children at bus stops.
Activists discuss selecting a new local GOP leader to drive a conservative slate for Aiken City Council. They aim to curb tax increases and curb wasteful spending while seeking a more disciplined party direction.
Readers speculate on why opponents of the 48 hour limit and roll carts may have trash pickup on Monday or Tuesday. They suggest checking council members’ pickup days to gauge voting influence. Call Talkback at 803 648 2508 or email comments. Names may be omitted and comments edited for space.
Nearly 30 students from multiple area high schools were recognized as 2004 student leaders at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Recognition Breakfast. Students from Midland Valley Aiken High and others shared what leadership means to them and met local leaders.
The 17th annual Hitchcock Auction on April 30 at Rye Patch offers Dixieland jazz ambiance and a New Orleans style dinner with cocktails. Proceeds support charitable care and free treatment for all clients regardless of ability to pay, organized by Hitchcock Healthcare a United Way nonprofit. The event features a silent auction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with trips to New Orleans San Antonio Hawaii and Costa Rica plus Blackberry Farm Tennessee and other items from local businesses. Reservations at 803-293-4236.
Jackson Mayor Todd Etheredge used online outreach and local legwork to recruit Dollar General to a barren Atomic Road site in 2003. A few months later Subway opened in the same shopping center, with plans to fill remaining space as more investors consider local growth and an ATM installation from SRP Credit Union this summer.
Author Kathryn R. Wall discusses Judas Island and Perdition House at a 6:30 p.m. event at the Aiken County Public Library. Best selling writer Patricia Gaffney joins, with proceeds aiding the library. contact 642-2022.
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