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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2005
Page
2
Readers complain Kroger should stop portraying itself as benevolent as it blocks a Red Cross Blood Center relocation and faces criticism over the University Parkway store closure. The letter notes traffic and parking issues and highlights blooming Kalmia laetifolia in Hitchcock Woods with spring forecasts.
The Kiwanis Club of Aiken hosts a tricycle race for ages 3 to 9 at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center soccer field. About 50 to 60 riders are expected. entry is a $20 donation per rider, with 3 p.m. sign in and 4 p.m. start on Wednesday. Spectators attend free. If rain, race moves to May 11 with same schedule.
Car enthusiasts fill Laurens Street for Cruise Into Downtown Aiken presented by the Aiken Horsepower Association. Participants include Jermaine and Mark Frazier with 1964 and 1962 Chevy Impalas, plus Dave Boyer with a 1970 Oldsmobile. Proceeds benefit Cumbee Center for Abused Persons. next cruise-in set for June 5.
The American Farmland Trust hosts the $15,000 Young Jumper Challenge at Aiken Horse Park during the Aiken Spring Classic. Gerry Cohn discusses protecting farmland and open space, while Lulu owned by Parrish Atkinson and Jeff Walker wins the five year old division as rider Daniel Geitner praises the course and Argentine bred horse.
Aiken Technical College will hold commencement in the campus gym Thursday at 7 p.m. Dr. James L. Hudgins, president of the South Carolina Technical College System, will speak. Awards honored outstanding students from each department and included multiple scholarships and departmental recognitions for ATC Knights teams and student leaders.
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