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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2003
Page
2
Voices flood the letter page about removing political signs after a new sheriff arrives, a grant idea with NAACP to support a district area, a fatal dog poisoning accusation, and criticism of a middle town funeral during rush hour. Readers urge accountability for black administrators and invite comments via the Aiken Standard editorial line.
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office held a quiet graveside service at Calvary Cemetery for five deceased individuals without proper burials. Community donations from St. Mary Help of Christians, George Funeral Homes, Dogwood Floral, Sylvia Billen, and Rev. Reilly Hammond funded the memorial, which Townsend notes is not annual but provided when funds allow.
Deborah Lamb renovates a former family house on York Street into My Father's House a ministry for single women. The 90 year old property with bunk beds and new plumbing hosts Bible studies and church involvement while enforcing strict rules to keep residents safe.
North Augusta officials, led by Mayor Lark Jones, discuss a two day North Augusta Forward session reviewing technology, departments, parks, public safety, utilities, and growth. They note federal stormwater rules, reduced tax income, and the need for proactive planning toward riverfront development and broader civic leadership.
Aiken Mayor Fred Cavanaugh awarded Kim Denmark a proclamation praising her six year walk begun in 1999 to raise welfare reform awareness. Denmark, arriving in Aiken Monday, will stay through next Wednesday to meet local groups and discuss welfare poverty and homelessness with recipients.
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