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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2004
Page
2
A teacher extols GED learners and urges employers to allow part time study, noting dropouts who return to class are motivated, capable, and often among the brightest. The appeal seeks public support for retaining workers pursuing their GED while employed.
A reader complains about early bus schedules, noting children wait at the stop from 6 a.m. with arrival times as late as 7 50 a.m. The writer challenges others to test the system by having their child wait two hours to see if attitudes change.
A reader voices frustration over restaurant hat rules and questions the process of approving a sales tax increase. The note mentions Massachusetts and a planned meeting in a fine restaurant, hints at regional tensions, and asks for clarification before the upcoming election.
Aiken County bus drivers with 15 years of service urge better buses and higher state funding. They note many drivers hold second jobs and miss shifts when buses break down. They call on residents to pressure lawmakers and offer contact methods for comments.
South Aiken High School and peers from Aiken High and Silver Bluff plan a prom at St. Angela's Hall with a simple elegant theme. Junior Andrew Temples leads a 30 member volunteer group while faculty advisor Rob Lovejoy notes student effort. Principal Jan Nashatker warns teens to link good times with responsible behavior and supports a safety presentation.
Sheriff Michael Hunt and Lt. Michael Frank showcased a Ford E-450 mobile command post in Aiken County funded by a 146000 Homeland Security grant. The 30 foot vehicle will coordinate fire EMS and law enforcement at major incidents and replace the older makeshift unit used since the early 90s.
Aiken's Swan Antique Mall will remain at its current site and open a second, smaller shop at 570 York Street. Owner Elaine Yarosh says they plan to run both venues with 150 consignors and vendors offering collectibles gifts and upscale antiques. Donnie Yarosh handles furniture restorations at the York Street location. The warehouse has housed the business since 1997 after purchase by Yarosh. For info call 643-9922 or email kdaily@aikenstandard.com.
At the Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Pat Guglieri was named citizen of the year and her grandson Ben Ennis earned Youth of the Year honors at Midland Valley High School. Guglieri received her plaque with tears. Ennis received a $1,000 Security Federal scholarship.
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