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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2014
Page
3
A reader calls on the City Council to approve four lanes on the bypass and rejects a local opponents group. The letter urges civic action and notes the author checks the police blotter for routine reassurance about personal security.
Readers vent about government spending and local issues in Aiken including shoplifting poverty pressures, overgrown road medians, yard services, yard sales, and calls for a weed and trash cleanup. The letter also touches on talking back feedback, comments policy, and a proposed shelter spay neuter program in Augusta, with guidance to submit opinions via TalkBack hotline or email.
North Augusta Elementary got a makeover as about 30 residents and businesses including Traditions in Real Estate Dumpster Depot and First Bank cleaned grounds raked straw removed and flower beds filled. Corley's Pressure Washing refreshed pillars while crape myrtle plantings brighten entrances. Principal Wendy Jacobs praised community support and student readiness.
The FOTAS fundraiser on Sept 22 at Houndslake Country Club will feature a four person captain's choice event with 75 per person or 300 per team. Prizes include a Honda car for a hole in one and a 1000 cash prize from a helicopter ball drop. Ball numbers also fund balloon rides and meals with proceeds aiding the Aiken County Animal Shelter.
The Aiken Standard asked local students what they look forward to most on Monday. Brian Parks, ninth grade at South Airica, hopes to meet new people and have a good year while avoiding suspension. Antonett Salley, tenth grader at Midland Valley, also weighs the new experience.
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