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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2002
Page
2
A caller expresses mixed views on the new local government transition in Aiken County. They emphasize citizen involvement, request focus on positive community aspects, and note concerns about sheriff’s job situation and regional inequality between the north and Southside areas.
A reader questions a survey claiming 7 percent of Americans rate money first and national security second. They argue War is more important, call the study a waste, and critique tipping etiquette. Viewers urged to call Talkback at (603) 648 2508 or email editorial at aikenstandard com with brief comments.
North Augusta Senior Center gains a big boost from volunteers at Fairview Presbyterian Church and Meals on Wheels. Nita Swift praises helpers as Santa like figures and notes about 75 seniors aided daily. Ruth Reynolds, Annie Geldart, Peggy Geldart, Mary Jones and Leonard Aiken highlighted community and church support from First Baptist, Publix, Augusta Chronicle, The STAR, and space generously provided by Fairview Presbyterian.
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund concluded its 30th campaign aiding Kneedy families in the Valley. Spokesperson Mary Etta Walker touted a record total of contributions and noted the effort is strictly volunteer driven, with thanks extended to Mid and Valley High, the Aiken Standard, and sponsors including the LBC American Legion posts, Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce, and local churches. Grand total reported as 34,199.85.
Kelley Hughes of the South Carolina Highway Patrol says the Sober or Slammer DUI campaign is reducing drunken driving. Since December 20 the patrol has made 364 DUI arrests, not counting local sheriff and city police figures. The statewide effort, funded by a 2.2 million federal grant, runs through January 5 with checkpoints and saturation patrols in Midlands, Pee Dee, Grand Strand and Upstate areas.
The Aiken International Club will meet January 9 at 7 pm in USCA Penland Administration Building room 107. Fred Wieland will discuss a westerner's view of Japanese culture then and now. The club enters its sixth year and invites public attendance. For info call 611-6875.
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