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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2013
Page
3
A reader letter cuts into local politics accusing the mayor of North Augusta and some council members of ego projects while urging consideration for neighbors. The note also complains about school meals, government aid, and job loss since Obama’s election, arguing against price hikes and benefits reliance.
A reader asks where to obtain a free cell phone for seniors amid concerns about high electricity costs in South Carolina. The letter also notes local EMS praise and city landscaping issues plus a call for term limits and political outrage.
About a dozen children aged 5 to 17 attend the third annual Crosland Park Neighborhood Association summer camp. Volunteers run four hours daily of games, socializing, and lunch, with police visits to foster positive community ties. Children like Gianna Richardson praise dodgeball Wii play and respectful behavior.
The Aiken County Planning Commission unanimously approved Horse Creek Realty LLC to develop 48 two bedroom apartments on a 3.19 acre lot off Jefferson Davis Highway in Warrenville. A clubhouse and pool will serve Vista subdivision residents, with a potential second phase up to 132 units on 7.47 acres.
The combined 40 year reunion for the Aiken High School classes of 1973 and 1974 will be held Friday August 30 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Houndslake Country Club 901 Houndslake Drive. Tickets are 35 dollars per person or 60 dollars per couple with a July 31 deadline. Dress code is business casual. For information email stebrn6gmail com.
The Summer Food Service Program in Aiken County provides breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under, with 72 sites announced and more welcome, especially in rural areas. Officials cite transportation gaps and high need as reasons for expanding access, noting about 4 000 meals daily and a program end date of August 9 with a fall start on August 19.
Maayan Schechter joins the Aiken Standard news team as beat reporter in July. She holds a mass communications journalism degree from the University of North Carolina Asheville.
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