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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 2004
Page
2
A reader urges constructive Help rather than negativity and calls for fair handling by courts and DSS. The letter also notes concerns about healthcare delays, goose hazards at a hospital, and safety on parking lot steps, urging remedies and accountability.
A reader describes a playoff win atmosphere where Aiken High School bands and cheerleaders did not perform. They question the band director and note the team still played well against Byrnes. The letter also touches on local tag enforcement and other community issues, inviting comments via the TalkBack hotline.
An external audit of Midland Valley Preparatory School shows no financial problems. Director Lilian Thomas says the report is favorable and a step toward resolving concerns raised last August by six former teachers to the Aiken County Board of Education.
Beautiful weather brings about 115 vendors and crafts to the H Odell Weeks Activities Center for opening day. Shoppers praise the variety of items from decorations to woodcrafts while vendors like Marvin Zuelsdorf and Mable Workman note strong crowd response and year-to-year support. Mrs. Claus arrives with candy and Carolina Amusements sets up a rock climbing wall for a family friendly weekend.
The Aiken Marine Corps League launched the 2004 Toys for Tots drive December 1 with drop-off sites at Honda Cars of Aiken, Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby and more. Last year’s drive raised 60,000 toys and $10,000 in cash, with this year aiming higher as volunteers store and distribute toys to children two months to 16 years old via the Salvation Army and Augusta Marine Corps Reserve Center.
Dino Eugene D Onofrio 71 died at area hospitals on November 30 after being struck on Whiskey Road near mid-November. He refused treatment at the scene, suffered internal bleeding, and its fatal outcome is considered a traffic death. No charges against the driver.
A Wagener man could not rescue his two pit bulls from a burning mobile home on Dan ley Avenue Friday evening. Fire chief Mark Redd said the stove ignition caused the blaze around 7 30 p m and damaged the living room and kitchen while the rest of the home suffered heat smoke and water damage. The resident had left the house and returned to find the fire already started.
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