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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2003
Page
2
A reader criticizes Department of Motor Vehicles for revenue tactics stating suspensions require 100 dollars for a route restricted license and another 100 dollars to restore a regular license. The letter also mentions a local traffic debate and mocks a caller for suggesting road closures to ease southside congestion.
William Hawkins surprised Michelle Fulmer at Amanda's with a three week plan to propose, donning a 75 pound armor suit loaned by The Curiosity Shop. He dropped to one knee by the riverwalk after lunch. Fulmer said yes, as amazed by the romance as by the movielike spectacle.
Aiken resident reports a political sign theft from property and requests replacement by Mike Hunt campaign staff noting the candidate will personally replace the sign. The message also references local events and expresses strong opinions about criminal cases involving Reinaldo Rivera.
A reader cheers Glenn Wilson for promising to stop attending Board of Education meetings. The letter urges restraint and cites time concerns, urging others to share views via Talkback or email while noting comments may be edited for space.
Nearly 30 teens showcased their FIRST Robotics entry My Aiken Bot at Aiken High School. Pat O Neill coordinated with Savannah River Site engineers funding reached via NASA grants and donations. The team hopes for $5 000 more next year to expand and field another team in Aiken County.
A Lower Savannah Council of Governments program at Cumberland Village guided seniors on avoiding consumer fraud and organizing finances. Speakers covered protecting Medicare and Social Security numbers, avoiding kickbacks, safeguarding key papers, and inventorying household property during a 90 minute session led by Crystal Kelly, Dean Legette, and Sherry King.
Wax Work remains in contention to reach the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival finals after Region IV competition in Savannah. Cast of seven, including Molly Morrell and Derrick Vanderford, performed the romantic comedy about a wax museum tour guide mischief.
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