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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 2005
Page
2
A reader cites Gary Burgess praising public schools against parent control and laments a sewer annexation dispute in Gem Lakes. Michael Davenport and Roger LeDuc say annexation excludes non sewer homeowners, while others claim the whole Gem Lakes area is now up for annexation and accuse neighbors of selling them out.
A reader notes extensive grass and plant destruction in Graniteville after the chlorine gas leak. The writer praises St Mary’s Church relief efforts, critiques tax spending, and urges US jobs protection, inviting reader comments via Talkback.
The Wednesday Aiken Standard on page 2A issues a correction for the Circle of Excellence awards ceremony noting four names were listed incorrectly or omitted: Nancy Harwood Brandi Crossland Deirdre Reardon and Judy Johnson. The newspaper regrets the error.
Pack 121 at St. John's United Methodist Church marked 25 years of Cub Scouting and Cub Scout and 75th anniversary of the movement with awards for 45 active scouts. Myron Berry, cub master, noted strong family involvement and ongoing recruitment for Cubs ages 6 to 11.
Aiken County SWAT and narcotics officers seized more than a pound of marijuana and multiple weapons during a Wednesday night raid. Joey T. Burks, 22, of Nautilus Street, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He is held at the Aiken County Detention Center.
John Power 45 of Trenton died at the Sibley plant in Augusta from cardiovascular disease after being found trapped between a scissor-jack lift and the ceiling. Coroner Grover Tooten confirmed the autopsy showed heart failure as the cause. OSHA was notified and Avondale Mills expressed sorrow to the family.
DuPont Planetarium at Ruth Patrick Science Center hosts tonight and Saturday shows at 7 and 8 pm exploring astronomy and slavery history with excerpts from Follow the Drinking Gourd. Dr. Gary Senn notes three parts including a sky night segment and telescope viewing weather permitting. Tickets 4.50 adults 3.50 seniors 2.50 students call 641-3769 for details.
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