City advances Hammond Hills Skate Park plan amid bid concerns
North Augusta City Council moves forward with a proposed Hammond Hills Skate Park despite bids doubling the $15 000 budget. City Administrator Charles Martin says funding remains in the current budget with options to cut back or delay until the 2004 cycle as Mayor Lark Jones questions the three year term and ownership. The panel also annexes 300 plus acres on Ascanga Lake Road approves wholesale water rates and authorizes a bid on foreclosure property 313 Jackson Ave funded from the community development fund.
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Celebration marks Alma Williams 80th birthday in Aiken
Alma Williams celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends in a large gathering in Aiken. Relatives including nine sisters, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren attended, with Rep. Skipper Perry Jr. among the guests. Perry read congratulatory letters from state officials as Alma described her life marked by tragedy and resilience.
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Aiken
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Andre Bauer
South Carolina House of Representatives
Tommy Moore
Vacation postcard captures Mt Rushmore visit and regional trips
Mary Ann Joseph of Aiken poses with sisters Gen Hommes Agnes McLaren and Ann Schoeneck from Illinois in front of Mt Rushmore in South Dakota. The group also toured North Dakota Wisconsin and Minnesota and viewed Theodore Roosevelt National Park wildlife. Dennis Boerstler and Danny Martin also visited Mt Rushmore and noted Deadwood where Wild Bill Hickok was shot.
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Aiken
Gen Hommes
Agnes McLaren
Ann Schoeneck
Illinois
Mt. Rushmore
S.D
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Dennis Boerstler
Danny Martin
Mount Rushmore
Wild Bill Hickock
Deadwood
Vacation photo submissions sought by Aiken Standard readers
Readers are invited to send vacation photos from their travels for publication this summer. Bring prints to the Aiken Standard office 326 Rutland Drive weekdays 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m or send digital JPEGs to editorial at aikenstandard dot com with a description of people and where and when the shot was taken. Include a self addressed stamped envelope if prints should be returned.
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