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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2004
Page
2
Readers celebrate Graniteville parade and candy favors while calling for coyote control near Aiken. A parent questions a not guilty ruling in a child injury case and urges coverage for a local high school basketball team. Readers are invited to send comments via Talkback.
The Aiken Standard corrects two errors. John Bodenheimer served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Korean conflict. Dr. Clark D. Moore is senior partner and orthopedic surgeon at Carolina Musculoskeletal Institute, not at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
The Aiken Standard Weather Station reports a low of 23 and a high of 52 Thursday, and 21 and 45 on Wednesday. Forecasters expect a cold front Sunday bringing very cold, windy conditions with a slight chance of light snow flurries, though no accumulation is expected.
City officials plan a smaller tree setup on Newberry Street after the 30 foot tree fell twice. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh led efforts to keep holiday lights, noting staff will source a donated or purchased replacement for downtown.
Aiken City Council voted 3-4 to allow beauty shops as a special exception in limited professional zones causing resignations and calls for a zoning review. Ken Wiland and Judy Livingston cited regulatory flaws and court risk over the Waterloo Street property, 130 Waterloo St. Residents urge a broader ordinance review amid ongoing fallout.
Mary Etta Walker, treasurer of the Valley Empty Stocking Fund, announced last minute gifts from veterans groups and the Lions Club helped reach the fund drive goal. With Saturday's voucher giveaways, families approved for aid will receive toys and food, and the total was just over 25,300 dollars with a projected final exceeding 30,000. Funds set aside in reserve will be used to meet valley residents needs this year.
A list of donors and amounts honors various local groups and individuals including Ginnie Farmer, Harriet Shallo, Sand River Womens Club, St. James Lutheran Church, and Samuel H. Swint Post 77. Major contributions include Midland Valley Lions Club 5000, LBC American Legion Post 153 3500, and notable entries from Regions Bank, Security Federal, and Moody Wesley Bible class. Grand total donations reach 25380 with 11563 previously acknowledged.
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