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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 2004
Page
2
A reader protests horse patrols near Whiskey Road Supercenter, asks for horses removed from the road and parking area, and comments on taxes and car costs. The letter also notes high oil prices and criticizes gas companies in Aiken. The Elvis tribute at the local theater is praised.
Letters to the editor discuss Crosland Park drugs and petty crime, criticize high property taxes and compare Florida tags and impact fees, praise local talent from Jason Sikes at the Aiken Playhouse, and invite reader feedback via Talkback.
Twenty students moved during the school year under a federal school choice program as AYP results allowed several middle schools to become receiver or choice sites. Transfers went to North Augusta Middle Leavelle McCampbell and other receivers. transportation coordinated by Maria McClure.
Hitchcock Healthcare Center rang in the season with its annual pediatric Christmas party. Families mingled while kids enjoyed games and cookie decorating and Darius Cummings spoke with Santa. Volunteers and the Aiken Sertoma Club supported the event, which showcases therapy services for children from birth to age 12.
A single mother of four, laid off, seeks Christmas aid from the Valley Empty Stocking Fund. Treasurer Mary Etta Walker notes donations are slow this year after the fund raised about $32,500 last year. Contributions can be mailed to Valley Empty Stocking Fund P O Box 517 Langley SC 29834.
The list records numerous donors contributing to the William and Brenda Cannon stocking fund in memory of Gary H Walker and Walker Lloyd. Amounts range from $10 to $512.46 with a grand total of 8 183 26 and a previous total of 4 910 22.
The City of Aiken will debut a used trolley purchased from Lewis Bus Line to boost tourism. The $28 000 deal, funded by accommodations tax money approved by the South Carolina Department of Revenue, includes painting and refurbishment for local programs and Saturday tours at 10 am from the Washington Center for Performing Arts.
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