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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2008
Page
3
A reader questions the need for a nine to four two hour parking zone claiming it effectively enforces only three hours daily. The dispute notes a seven hour restriction that cannot be enforced outside 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and argues pre nine o'clock parking should not trigger violations.
Readers praise the SPCA thrift store as a great charity option with many clothing and household items for donation. The piece also mentions a call for public comments on local government, suggesting use of an old Food Lion site on Kalmia Road and providing a Talkback hotline and email for submissions.
The Discover Triple Crown magazine published by the Aiken Standard Saturday miscredited photographer George Buggs for a photo from the Aiken Trials. The apology notes production oversight and promises corrections on credited images and factual errors in Saturday items including Daylight Saving time and Today in History.
Aiken Center for the Arts hosted Rosamond McDuffie roast benefiting Pine Lawn Cemetery Inc. Tickets at 35 dollars supported the restoration of the former Aiken Colored Cemetery. WAGT meteorologist Jay Jefferies led as MC with panelists including Veliie Cummings Debby Hinson and city manager Roger LeDuc.
The fourth annual Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary Horse Trail Ride drew over 30 riders despite cool winds. Proceeds fund educational and recreational programs and Audubon conservation efforts. Riders enjoyed two seven mile sections, with lunch, touring the sanctuary under manager Dan Connelly’s guidance. Local riders Susie Emily and Linda Taylor praised the event for its charitable focus and sanctuary setting, while Lynette Thompson noted the family involvement with horses and the welcoming environment.
The Cinderella Project in Aiken, led by Christy Tyner and Jessica Brumfield, doubled attendees to about 62 with 55 dresses given away at a law firm boutique. Volunteers including Miss Teen Aiken County Haley Pope aided selections. Donations funded new shoes, makeup, and more for needy high school girls.
MOPS group will meet in the Fellowship Hall at South African Presbyterian Church on the second Tuesday monthly at 6 30 pm The next meeting topic is The Organic Revolution Speaker Cynthia Cats will discuss nutrition healthy meat planning and organic foods All mothers of children birth through kindergarten are welcome Childcare is provided free by calling the church office at 648 9574
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