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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2003
Page
2
Reader urges public meeting on converting the old Dillard’s into a civic center near Odell Weeks. They propose a walkover and poll while criticizing Kmart and calling for a rule to curb parental coaching in local baseball to prevent favoritism and maintain league integrity.
Aiken drivers report vision obstructions from shrubs near Laurens Street and Henderson Lane by First Presbyterian Church and Trinity Lutheran homes. They urge a clearer visual field and invite comments via Talkback or email to the Aiken Standard.
U S Senator Saxby Chambliss says no Georgia bases are immune from 2005 base closures while Senator Lindsey Graham believes Fort Gordon has a good chance to survive. Senator Fritz Hollings cautions there is no certainty but notes missions tied to current conflicts favor retention. Graham urges leveraging community needs and infrastructure if a closure occurs.
Graniteville area volunteer Lucinda Kenner, age to be 80, was honored by Leavelle McCampbell Middle School faculty with a surprise birthday. Retired since 1986, she began volunteering in the early 1990s and now teaches six Spanish classes, praised as a steadfast mentor and community volunteer across church and local organizations.
The Aiken Marine Corps League launches a fundraiser offering a four day four night Bahamas cruise for two as the prize. Tickets cost 25 and 1 000 will be sold with a May 24 drawing at the Memorial Day parade. The trip includes an Augusta to Orlando flight and an insured cruise. Participants must be 18 or older and need not be present to win.
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