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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2003
Page
2
A letter cites frustration over English language dominance and urges language learning by non natives. The writer notes limited Social Security raises for seniors and questions the cost of living in contrast to wage growth. They also criticize a radio station over personnel decisions.
Readers pay tribute to Alice Kirkland highlighting her humanitarian work with teachers and students. The letter also discusses local issues from sanitation worker treatment and a young boy's snow cone business to licensing concerns and reader feedback via Talkback.
The Aiken County Board of Education plans to appoint the new South Aiken High School principal at a Tuesday meeting, succeeding retiring Bill Gassman after eight years. Board reviews input sessions, interviews, and other agenda items including a Bible curriculum proposal and funding requests from Freedman Center and a CNCS grant application.
Beech Island hosts the seventh annual Country Ranch Bar and Grill Fried Green Tomatoes festival drawing about 1000 attendees. Volunteers cook 100 pounds of tomatoes in a flour cornmeal salt batter then fry them to a crisp while proceeds support local families and area charities.
Beech Island residents enjoyed fried green tomatoes as five area bands played at the Country Ranch property once an egg farm. Cecilia Watson praised crispy tomatoes while noting the event raises funds for adopting families in need through sales and donations.
Shoppers flock to back to school gear as tax free weekend ends with strong sales at Aiken area Staples and Target. Jason Smith notes rising demand for pens pencils and paper while Frank O Donnell cites triple Friday sales and anticipation of two week surge. The Scott family uses lists to stock up for a middle school student and a college freshman.
Goody's Family Clothing on Whiskey Road hosts Kids Day with face painting hot dogs and lemonade and safety ID card vouchers for kids. Proceeds from drinks go to the Children's Miracle Network. A dress design contest offers winning creations for next summer sale. Hope Wheeler notes drawings from children and upcoming back to school sales.
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