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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 2004
Page
2
City Editor Michael Gibbons earns praise for a balanced Wednesday Aiken Standard piece on the New Ellenton Police Chief dismissal. The New Ellenton City Council is commended for ensuring a safe workplace free from threats and intimidation for its employees.
A caller thanks the Aiken Police Department after accidentally dialing 911 then redialing correctly. Officers arrived to check on them, an act the seniors describe as special and appreciated. The letter also challenges racism, urging readers to face it in their community.
Letter writer asks why council pursues tax increases citing retirees and rising costs in Aiken. Opposes racism as scapegoat, notes suspensions and equal treatment concerns, and warns about trash service charges not paid.
A citizen criticizes Aiken City and County for proposing a large accommodations tax to fund an African American cultural center without public input. The writer notes no council member has responded to a demand for a public vote as of now.
A reader voices concern over radioactive waste storage near drinking wells. The letter urges action and invites comments via Talkback hotline or email to the Aiken Standard while noting reader names won’t be published.
The Aiken Civic Ballet marks its 35th anniversary with a Spring Performance at Etherredge Center USC Aiken. Russian guests Dmitry Zemskov Serguei Chtyrkov and Joulia Moisseeva join local dancers Erin Watkins Robert Poe Jaimee Floyd in Crosby choreographed works including The Myth White Pas de Deux and a Samson and Delilah inspired piece.
The Aiken Civic Ballet Co presents a spring show at USCA Etherredge Center on May 22 2004 at 7 30 p m Tickets cost 15 for adults 10 for students and 5 for children Call 641 3305 for more information and enjoy dance from a locally praised troupe with neighbors urged to attend.
Free mulch from the January ice storm remains available at the Barden C D Landfill 411 Connector Road Graniteville. Residents must load and haul themselves with hours 8 a m to 4 p m Monday through Saturday. Directions and details via aikencountysc gov or 642 1533.
The Mental Health Association of Aiken will lead a discussion titled low mood and Teens at the Aiken County Public Library on Tuesday May 25 at 7 p.m. Call 642-2022 for more information.
The Paws for Cancer fundraiser at Odell Weeks Recreation Center features dog races for light and large dogs with a $15 entry, a year’s supply of dog food for the big winner, and veterinary prizes for smaller dogs. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society and the Aiken SPCA, with Clifford the Big Red Dog activities and a costume bash for dogs scheduled.
The 18th Beech Island Heritage Day on May 22 will stage a real wedding at 1 p.m. to honor the 80th anniversary of the Sand Bar Ferry Bridge. Couple Tessa Boyle and Clayton Abbey were chosen from eight applicants, wearing 1920s attire with a full wedding party. The event at Granville Plantation from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. includes reenactments, crafts, and a 2 p.m. re-creation of the last duel. Admission is free. parking is $1. The plantation lies at 6198 Atomic Road near Redcliffe State Historic Site.
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