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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 2002
Page
2
A reader letter argues that approving Sunday alcohol sales would worsen road safety by increasing drunk driving and urges a no vote to protect the community. The piece accuses proponents of money motives and promotes opposition to old laws, inviting public comment via Talkback at (603) 648-2508.
The Aiken Standard requests reader memories of Strom Thurmond as he nears 100 and ends 48 years as South Carolina’s longtime United States senator. Send remembrances to Strom Thurmond Recollection, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29601 or via editorial@aikenstandard.com, fax 648-6052.
United Way of Aiken County celebrated a successful 2002 campaign, surpassing its goal by 2.79 million dollars and funding more than 30 agencies. Volunteers and staff cheered as Dan Woods announced the victory luncheon at Houndslake, with leadership noting overwhelming community support and a late fundraising surge. The funds will support agencies including Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center, aiding shelter for homeless teen mothers and services for those in need.
USC Aiken Circle K members led by Amanda Benjamin hosted Circle K International President Rupert Welsh and two Jamaican guests from the University of the West Indies. Welsh praised USC Aiken as a premier club as the group highlights service projects and community outreach with advisor Deidre Martin.
The seventh annual Artrageous auction raises funds for United Way of Aiken County in a Sunday event at the gallery. Silent bidding starts at 5 pm with live bidding at 7 pm. tickets are 25 dollars per person and hors d oeuvre will be served. Prominent artist Jim Harrison will contribute an original watercolor of an Aiken golf course, to be auctioned by auctioneer Billy Dearman. Raffle tickets for a Linda Hartough golf print are available, drawing at the event. Casual golf attire suggested. the event has previously raised substantial sums for charity.
Aiken residents Greg Paschal Rick Osbon and Richard Allewell joined 300 plus teams at Fort Yargo State Park Georgia for a mud filled Hi Tec Adventure Race segment. Their trio Unclaimed But Not Forgotten placed 16th in a 99 team category completing the course in 3 hours 45 minutes 32 seconds.
The Aiken City Council will convene on Monday November 11 at 7 30 p m at the Municipal Complex 214 Park Avenue to hold its regular session.
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