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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2003
Page
2
A Crosland Park resident criticizes the neighborhood association for boosting property values mainly for realtors and rental agencies, while Woodside residents complain about road ownership and taxes. The writer alleges signs were stolen, mocks opponents, and predicts a landslide for Mike Hunt in the primary.
Residents on Centre South and Seven Oaks Boulevard in New Ellenton faced inoperative street lights since a nearby telephone tower was built near Town Creek and Silver Bluff. The letter writer criticizes delayed repairs, urges quicker action, and even offers funds to replace damaged fixtures. Readers are invited to comment on local governance, salaries, and transparency through the paper’s Talkback hotline and email.
Louie Rodriguez an Orlando Police Department officer returns to Aiken to lead Buffalo Soldiers of Florida in the Battle of Aiken reenactment he helped inspire. The group trains youths in Orange County housing projects as crime prevention while portraying historic Black regiments from the 9th and 10th Cavalry. The two day event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Carolina Star Gun and Hunt Club with advance tickets through the Aiken Chamber of Commerce and Bobby's BBQ.
Johnny Hammond, a Schofield Middle School sixth grader, signed up after attending an opera program funded by the Aiken Opera Society. Russell Brown performed on stage with the students while Amanda Glover and Brown, both from the North Augusta area, joined Kitty Reagan in a mix of opera and musical theater selections.
Kristina Bland of Topsail Island received a sky message after 10 balloons with letters were sent by Lynn Drinkwater and 5K students from First Presbyterian Church School in Aiken. Four balloons reached the NC coast. Bland replied with a letter and a gift of sharks teeth and shells. She noted her grandparents wed in Aiken in 1942, and she turned 23 soon after. Drinkwater hopes to establish a penpal connection with Bland’s class.
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