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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 2003
Page
2
A collection of reader comments covers electric carts potholes and road safety concerns. They urge responsible yard waste burning and praise drivers who pull over for funerals. Calls include questions about child support enforcement and praise for paving 1 20 from Aiken to Augusta.
The Aiken Standard poll results show George W. Bush with 63.16 percent, Wesley Clark 10.53 percent, Al Sharpton 7.60 percent, Howard Dean and John Edwards 5.26 percent, John Kerry 2.34 percent, Dick Gephardt 1.17 percent, and Joe Lieberman and Dennis Kucinich 1.75 percent each. Readers are invited to vote on reconstruction aid versus a loan.
The Artrageous benefit at Southside Gallery draws a large crowd to raise funds for United Way agencies. Gwen Schwallie highlights Pete the Cat works while James Dean pieces appear in whimsical spots. Silent and live auctions offer about 100 and 21 works respectively, with volunteers in tropical attire. United Way President Michael Williamson thanks Thom Abbott for years of support and urges donations by December 31. Kay Leach praises P Buckley Moss Amish work and Woodside golf pictures as buyers browse a diverse collection.
Aiken moves toward final week of Takin It Off with 29 of 56 teams reporting 680 pounds lost toward a 2000 pound goal. Pat Samuel notes motivation efforts, health tips, and a Town Hall wrap up at Odell Weeks Center as the finale on November 16 at 3 p.m. approaches.
North Augusta City Council studies a request to place a military tank at Wade Hampton Veterans Park. Tony L. Carr and Col. Maury Rice will present the proposal. The agenda includes a 24.08 acre rezoning from C 3 to PD and a 94.14 acre Greystone development plan on Walnut Lane. The council also reviews sale of 313 Jackson Ave and budget actions including a second reading on the 2004 budget and utility rate increases. Deeds of dedication for Savannah Barony section two and Walnut Grove section 10 are considered.
Aiken Golf Club hosts a Friday fundraiser to support Jessica Minor and her family. The 19 year old daughter of J T and Linda Minor has cardiomyopathy and requires ongoing medical and medication costs estimated around twenty thousand dollars. Organizers Armstrong Johnston seek sponsors and donations totaling about ten thousand dollars with entry fees of sixty five dollars per person.
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