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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2005
Page
2
A reader asks why mail dropped at the Aiken Laurens Street post office for Aiken addresses is sent to the Augusta post office before returning to Aiken for distribution. The inquiry notes potential delays and urges phone use to end while driving.
The proposal aims to reduce public housing funding and survivor checks. Critics warn low income families would struggle to meet basic needs if these supports are reduced further.
A reader letter from Aiken County argues about autism's impact on education and economy and calls for further local coverage. The writer also addresses immigration comments and invites audience input via the Talkback hotline and email.
The annual spring meeting now begins Sunday at 3 p.m. with guest speaker Professor Walter Edgar, noted author, historian and educator. The Aiken Standard regrets the error in the previous listing.
North Augusta police say Lisa Michelle Seabolt, 38, falsely claimed a 28 year old man raped her last weekend. Investigators dropped the criminal sexual conduct charge against the accused and charged Seabolt with filing a false police report.
Denise Eisele art teacher at St Mary Help of Christians School watched Friday's patriotic program become personal as her husband David, a Blackhawk pilot with the 126th Army National Guard, served as guest speaker on two weeks leave. The event included candy bombs for Iraqi children, student letters, and a memory wall honoring service members, while Principal Keith Carr leaves after eight years.
Cumberland Village residents Cather ine Lillard Bebette Smith and Lorene Grossheider designed and hand quilted a 75 by 90 foot autographed quilt featuring 20 celebrities. A July 9 raffle will raise funds for the Aiken Area Council on Aging as luminaries were solicited with fabric pieces and letters.
A list of celebrities including Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor contributed autographs and items to a charity quilt. The drawing will be July 9 at 3 p.m. in Cumberland Village lobby to benefit the Aiken Area Council on Aging. Air Apparent will perform, refreshments provided, drawing tickets cost $1 and are available at Cumberland Village and the council. For details call 643-0073.
North Augusta officials appoint Janet Vaughan as principal of Hammond Hill Elementary, returning to her childhood school. Rose Marshall moves to Mossy Creek Elementary, and Midland Valley High promotes Doris Hickson to principal, with district officials optimistic about open positions and upcoming retirements.
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