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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2004
Page
2
Readers debate a 1 percent income tax hike in South Carolina, criticize yard waste rules, and discuss funding for a new African American Cultural Museum. Citizens praise the Bluegrass Festival benefiting Star Riding Program and urge community support while weighing elder care and local fundraising.
A letter from a reader condemns some council members for not backing what a certain group wants. The writer urges readers to contact the Talkback hotline 803 648 2508 or email editorial at aikenstandard com. Comments may be edited and names not required.
Edgefield and Aiken authorities charged Pilar Ruiz after a Tuesday evening shooting at the Carlisle plant in Trenton injuring Tea Dulfo Gonzalez in the foot. Ruiz fled as SLED and local dogs aided a multi-hour search. Gonzalez received nonlife threatening care and was released.
Maci Hutto won the annual Aiken Kiwanis Club Tricycle Races as six year old Griffin Payne braked hard to finish fast and Kyle Frei, age 4, claimed a first place in his race. Proceeds support Aiken County children and Kiwanis programs at USC Aiken and local high schools.
A compiled list shows 3-year-olds Aidan Frank, Nadzia Collins and Ben Platte placing first to third in Race 1. Race 2 yields Douglas, Harrison Hines, Justin Snipes. 4-year-olds feature Kristopher Holdman, Katie Conaway, Sarah Ellis in Race 3 and Drew Samaha, Erica Smith, Faith Kneece in Race 4.
Jason Fulmer, a first year teacher in 1999, will address a Columbia banquet honoring district teachers of the year as a new SC Teacher of the Year is named. The event also welcomes first year teachers in an induction program led by Michele Connor of the Aiken County District.
The city lists a general green space category on its upcoming Capital Projects Sales Tax plan. Up to 350000 may fund purchasing and improving the vacant lot beside the planned Center for African American History Art and Culture as part of the project.
Aiken real estate leader Deborah Brooks, president of Eulalie Salley Realtors, joins area women honored for excellence. She oversees 35 licensed agents with roots tracing to founder Eulalie Salley, a suffragist, and plans expansion while championing community service and women’s achievements.
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