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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2005
Page
2
A reader accuses the Aiken Standard of acting as a city voice while discussing an annexation effort by Gem Lake home owners. The note claims non sewage system residents were misled about potential inclusion and vows public backlash for perceived ruse.
Aiken County reports a shortfall of at least 250000 from miscounted funds prompting concerns of hidden deficits and possible tax increases. The county finance director is accused of not informing the County Council, with residents urged to share views via Talkback or email.
Staff writer Suzanne R. Stone notes the SCORE program is sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and includes 389 chapters, 800 locations and about 11,500 volunteers across the United States and Puerto Rico. The local chapter received its charter last June and operates from the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce with a satellite office opened at People's Community Bank in North Augusta. Counseling hours are listed for both locations with appointment phone numbers.
National Child Passenger Safety Week wrapped with SAFE KIDS of Aiken County hosting a car seat clinic in Target's lot. Tri-Development Center and Aiken County Public Safety joined, teaching proper installation, helmet fitting, and child restraint guidelines. Volunteers noted many misuse issues corrected by locking clips, with about 50 cars served and 40 helmets distributed.
Students explored fossils, hover crafts, and electricity during a day of hands on learning at North Augusta Elementary. SRS volunteers John Iaukea and Steve Burke demonstrated dolphins and shark facts while third grade coordinators ensured 30 minute activity rotations and wide student participation.
Scouts from CSRA gathered at the Yamasee District Pinewood Derby in Aiken Mall. Spencer Wiegand of Pack 421 showed a strong car after a prior breakage with plans to improve. Pack 146 hosted as Jeff Schutzenhofer noted derby’s role in Cub Scouting.
In the Tiger Cub division Kevin Benning wins first with Tyler Wilson second and Trevor Hergeson third. Wolf Cub sees Dylan Beasley first Nicholas Palm second Nathanael Graybill third. WEBELOS honors Matthew Shank first Trevor Richardson second Marc Outlaw third. WEBELOS Hi awards Dylan Chance first John Tyler second Austin Lowe third.
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