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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2003
Page
4
A letter argues child support should fund age appropriate items only via a special debit account. It criticizes mothers who misuse payments and calls for cashless, restricted spending on babies and essentials. The writer also comments on politics, media, and neighborly concerns.
The Aiken Democratic Party hosted a political fish fry at the Aiken Jaycee Fairground to recruit poll watchers and managers and raise funds for the upcoming primary. Local politicians and campaign reps for Gephardt Kerry Lieberman Edwards urged voters and explained candidate positions to area Democrats.
City of Aiken crews begin setup for Hopelands Christmas display running December 13 through 27 featuring more than 75 000 lights. Rye Patch crafts return December 13 14 and 19 20 with four artisans and a children’s craft activity. Volunteers sought for event that drew about 17 000 visitors last year. Shuttle service from Goodwill on Whiskey Road and Winn Dixie on Aiken Northside aids attendance. Concerts on the Roland H Windham Stage run 7 8 p.m with a rotating lineup from Augusta Chamber Singers to Crown Christian Center Spirit & Truth Dancers.
The Aiken County Taxpayers Association urged lower government costs and tax relief at its first meeting. President Mike Simons condemned a 15 mill tax hike by the School District and called for reduced administrative salaries, arguing for a leaner district with principal and assistant principal at each school. Frances Bell joined in urging accountability and more citizen involvement, while some officials defended the current structure and proposed adding mills to fund operations.
Two North Augusta residents lost over ten thousand dollars in an Internet car purchase scam tied to Nigerians emailing for a higher priced car and sending counterfeit certified checks. The scheme, like others in Aiken County, prompts victims to wire or mail back the difference before learning the check is fake. The FBI/U S Secret Service are investigating while sheriff’s Lt. Frank warns the public that calls or emails claiming Nigeria’s government or a trusted contact request bank details to steal funds.
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