11 Dec 2003
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 2003
Page
1
Readers critique local option sales tax claiming it affects all travelers through Aiken and laments Christmas traffic control at the Aiken Mall. They praise a good deed of returning a lost cane and call for safer East Gate Drive and clearer lanes, inviting comment via Talkback.
The City of Aiken proposes buying a refurbished 1996 trolley for $32,5000 to run weekly historic tours. Funds would come from Accommodations Tax if the SC Review Committee approves and supports tourism and overnight stays.
Town of Jackson hosts a Saturday tour of five area homes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with $10 tickets to fund a new day for first responders. Homes include Richard and Kela Johnsons at 121 Old Allen Road and Donolyn Zimmermans at 701 Meyers St along Hollow Creek and 30 acres. Further details via Scott at 471-3859.
A single mother and her child sought help at the Salvation Army in Aiken after the father left. The college student needed immediate utility bill assistance and Christmas gifts for her child. Donors listed include Rotary and Women of the World groups, with many individuals contributing various amounts.
Bill Inman was named chairman of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce board for 2004 after Tom Clark resigned as chamber chair and bank president. Clark cited relocation plans and said he supports Tim Simmons and the bank, while Charlie Weiss praised Inman’s community respect and knowledge.
The Spirit of Christmas at Millbrook Baptist Church ends its run after seven sold out performances with over 1,000 attendees each night. The production features triple living Christmas trees and 120 singers plus a 75 member drama cast. Next year the show moves to a new worship center with a revised staging plan. Contact John Moore for details.
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