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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2009
Page
3
The Gray Mare Hollow Road project, begun over three years ago, prompts concern as residents question why the SCDOT has not disclosed costs and why earlier assessments failed to uncover dam problems, along with irregular progress on the work.
In a poised and passionate School Board session last Tuesday students urged action. The Aiken County Board of Education is urged to adopt their example and revise proposed budget cuts to preserve high quality education and student achievement.
A reader questions congressional salary increases and proposes penalties for unbalanced budgets. Separately, a townhome resident asks how to reduce sound transfer from a neighbor’s late night video gaming and coughing, seeking practical soundproofing ideas.
Readers urged to share views via TalkBack with a telephone hotline and email. Comments may be edited for space and content. names are optional and not published.
The 16th annual Sample and Share Luncheon drew over 240 members who shared recipes, sampled dishes, and received a cookbook of the day’s dishes. A spring fashion show by Stein Mart followed the luncheon, illustrating new colors and styles.
The event at Red Oak Farm in Bridle Creek showcased Meybohm Realty and sponsors including Brad Henson and Old School Construction. Proceeds benefit the U S Eventing High Performance programs and the USET Foundation with remarks from Paul Long and Phillip Duke.
The Aiken Master Gardeners partner with The Book Stall and The Garden Gate Cafe at 413 Hayne Ave to host two spring lectures in mid March. Jacquelyn Rees speaks on The Southern Spring Garden March 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. Ben Roden covers Hydrangeas March 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. Lectures are free, limited to 20 seats, and advance registration is required.
The Southern Spring Garden lecture is set for 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday March 18 at Book Stall bookstore and cafe 413 Hayne Ave. A second Hydrangeas session runs 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday March 19 at the same venue.
The Meet A Master Gardener team will be at the Aiken Farmers Market this Saturday March 14 from 8 a.m. to noon to answer gardening questions. Available for sale are the Aiken County South Carolina Garden Almanac revised third edition and A Collection of Favorite Recipes Aiken Master Gardeners in the Kitchen.
The Aiken Standard is published daily by Aiken Communications Inc. Contact Tim O Briant and Michael Gibbons for newsroom and management, Cam Huffman for sports. Rates and delivery options vary by zone with Sunday Plus dates listed for 2008.
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