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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2005
Page
2
A letter urges a public meeting and staff appreciation for firefighters and EMTs involved in the Graniteville train wreck while recognizing the workers who died and Avondale Mills staff who lacked training. The writer notes Aiken County town meetings and comments on national politics and child meal straw safety.
A reader argues against using the term kids for children and insists child is the proper word. The letter references dictionary definitions and notes cockfighting is illegal, urging accuracy in Talkback discussions.
A reader urges more NRSMEEP funding from DOE and Westinghouse while asking school districts to contribute more, noting decade of reimbursements for field trips and teacher support. The letter also praises George W. Bush’s performance and mocks the State of the Union, inviting comments via Talkback at (803) 648-2508 or editorial email.
City and Aiken Corporation built two speculative facilities after 9 11 to lure new plants. A 30 000 square foot Beaufort Street building and a 125 000 square foot Ventures Park site aim to attract tenants. Despite no firm announcements, ED partnership notes rising interest and strong capital investment in Aiken County.
Bridge stone/Firestone South Carolina plant receives Palmetto Star VPP certification after a recent recertification. The achievement places BFSC in elite safety company with about 950 employees and 38 safety issues resolved by a 27 member team. Only one other BFSC plant in Warren County, Tennessee shares the status.
Aiken County awaits shipment of flu vaccine after DHEC lifted high risk restrictions. Nursing supervisor Debbie Lotz says vaccines will be publicized once in the building. State epidemiologist Jerry Gibson notes ongoing supplies and emphasizes vaccination for high risk groups.
A two day planning session by the Aiken City Council begins today at noon at Rye Patch and continues Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Topics include Northside development, four incentive programs, a dog spay and neuter proposal, downtown facade grants and city finances tied to the Capital Sales Tax program.
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