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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2009
Page
3
Readers criticize publicity promoting Aiken as a retirement haven and decry traffic, development, and utility policies. They question who bears blame for congestion and call for diverse history months while urging limits on editor letters and railing at stimulus debates.
The 10th annual Mardi Gras Auction at Our Lady of Peace School drew over 100 attendees to the North Augusta Community Center. The fundraiser featured silent and live auctions, a 50/50 and a $500 drawing, a buffet, desserts, and music, with items ranging from celebrity autographs to school vouchers and trips.
Readers can reach the newsroom at 644 2401 with messages left if unavailable. Submissions are encouraged by email at editorial aikenstandard com. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644 2381 for more info during office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
The Smith Hazel Center Senior Citizens hosted a Black History Month celebration titled Our Own to honor members who support senior programs. Betty Gyles led the awards and praised the after school homework program with 20 to 30 daily participants. D J Raymond and Elacia Ward were lauded for progress, Ward earning a statue. The ceremony featured music, dances, and displays.
The Juilliard Jazz Ensemble will headline a free family concert for children on March 10 at 7 p.m. at USC Aiken Etherredge Center as part of Juilliard in Aiken. The event invites kids onstage to play percussion and learn about jazz in a 90 minute program.
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